Ashdown Forest Living October Issue

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Index: Support Local Business

Dear Residents, Welcome to the October Edition.

We’re very pleased to be able to bring you a fabulous piece of family history of a well-known Ashdown Forest resident, Sir Freddie Sowrey.

With pumpkin season upon us, see our recipe for a good excuse to bake up a treat for the family - or for yourself even.

After we published the Open Hands article last month we received this feedback from Stephen Maughan who runs the charity: ‘Just wanted to say thanks for your support and the article. I already got a cheque in the post last week with a donation from a reader who wanted to help us with the daycare centre!’. So please drop us a line if you’re a community group or local charity who needs promotion or indeed an individual doing something to support charity.

Hopefully you can find the services and products that you need in these pages; please remember to support local businesses when you can.

All the best for a good October.

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Art Juliet Murray, Cogcrafts Concepts

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Leon Miller Electrical Services

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Antique clock repair Having recently moved and set up a new clock workshop in the heart of the historic town of East Grinstead, Tally talks to John Carpenter, an Antiquarian Horologist and a Craft Member of the British Horological Institute about the ins and outs of restoration and repair of antique clocks: What does antique clock repair entail?

Clocks suffer from general wear and tear, they get dirty and the oil dries out. Any broken or damaged parts will generally need to be made. New wheels are cut and fitted. Dials can be resilvered or painted using traditional methods, brass work and spandrels cleaned, polished and lacquered. Painted dials retouched or fully restored depending on condition.

What is the most rewarding part of your profession?

I am often brought clocks that are over 200 years old and are in a sad state so I especially enjoy the clients genuine reaction once they have seen their fully restored clock ticking away again.

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After attending the 2 year BHI Training course, I worked for Aubrey Brockelhurst, a well-established dealer in fine antique clocks. It was there that my education in the repair and restoration was completed. In 1971 I formed an antique clock sales and restoration business, The Clock Clinic in Putney.

As the manager I ran the workshop and built up the business to be successful and well respected until the 1980s when I moved to the country.

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called ‘controlled burns’, crashed here one night in June 1944. Military activity has long been important part of manage a feature of the Forest. Most takes place now in the Ministry of Autumn is a beautiful time of year on the forest.

Need mowing an excuseand the c bracken Defence training area at nearby Pippingford but sometimes Broadstone to get out and enjoy it? Take the walk below and enjoy…

Heath is used for navigation exercises.

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With Grateful Thanks to the Ashdown Forest Centre and Conservators for allowing us to reproduce their walk leaflet.

There are other walk leaflets available at the Forest Centre, Wych Cross.

Broadstone Amble

Distance: 1.8 miles/3km

A varied, way-marked walk that starts from the Ashdown Forest Centre.

The bank and ditch date from, or soon after, 1693 when half of the common land of the Forest, originally 5,000 hectares, was sold by the Crown.

Now woodland, the land on the other side was turned over to the raising of rabbits, hence its name of Broadstone Warren.

Pippingford but sometimes Broadstone Heath is used for navigation exercises. In the past people with common rights on the Forest, commoners, used to set the heaths alight in order to encourage early spring growth of vegetation for

Warrens were mounds of soil about 200 metres long and 7 metres wide. The large beech trees testify to their former use as boundary markers on the edge of the Forest. Such trees, as they age, are very prone to dropping large branches without warning!

After about 150m, at way marker 2, turn right and follow the path as it emerges from the trees onto the open heath. Continue for 400m, noting on the left a line of Scots pines that mark the site of a quarry.

This quarry is one of many on the Forest made for road building. In World War Two a V1 rocket – commonly called a ‘doodlebug’ – crashed here one night in June 1944. Military activity has long been a feature of the Forest. Most takes place now in the Ministry of Defence training area at nearby • October 2012 • Ashdown Forest Living

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their livestock. A big fire went through this area in 2000. Uncontrolled fires can be very destructive to wildlife but so-called ‘controlled burns’, using rides to curb their spread, can be an important part of management. Other management activities include bracken mowing and the control of woodland expanding onto the heath.

At the next way marker 3, turn left down a broad ride and follow it to the bottom of the slope.

Heathland plants like round-leaved sundew, bog asphodel and bog cotton are common in the wetter areas. Recent years have seen considerable efforts

by Forest staff to rid Broadstone Heath of invasive rhododendron. Hopefully little or none escapes their attention!

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In summer Broadstone Heath is home to characteristic breeding birds such as Dartford warbler, nightjar, stonechat and tree pipit. The Forest’s 1400 hectares of heath hold the largest populations in Sussex of all these species. Surveys funded by Defra’s Higher Level Stewardship environmental scheme (that supports the Conservators’ management of the Forest’s heathlands) have shown that there are plenty of reptiles: the common (or viviparous) lizard, slow worm, grass snake and adder. When surprised by dogs running through the heather, adders will bite in self-defence, sometimes with serious consequences.

Keeping dogs under control will leave the snakes in peace!

A 1930s postcard view of broadstone Heath

At the bottom, just before a stream, the path turns right at way marker and enters a patch of woodland.

Cross two bridges and follow the ride as it climbs uphill through more heath.

Over to the left are the fairways of the Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. Its two courses are renowned for having banks of heather rather than the usual sand bunkers. There is open access over the courses but the public needs to heed the golfers.

Follow the ride to the top of the hill where it bears left to reach a bench, then bears right through the trees at way marker. Townsend’s car park and the Ridge Road now lie ahead. At the way marker turn right and follow the gradually ascending ride as it runs parallel to the road. After about 400m Linton’s car park is up the slope on the left.

Linton’s car park, named after a former Forest Ranger, is the start for a walk into Tabell Ghyll on the other side of the road.

On the left of the ride is the Millennium Clump, made up of Scots pines transplanted in 2000 from elsewhere on the Forest by the Conservators – a modern equivalent of the clumps that grace several hill-tops on the Forest.

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Ashdown Forest

Ranger’s Report

Quick Quiz 1:

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Henry Osbourne the commoner who’s grazed his 2: Who is the famous father of the actress, sheep on the forest for many years has requested Angelina Jolie? that miles/3km people walking dogs in the grazing area act 1.75 responsibly. Dog attacks on his sheep are becoming 3: What does the first initial stand for in J.R.R. more frequent, with 16 incidents logged so far this Tolkein?

From Linton’s car park cross the road (with care) into Ridge year - 6 sheep have been killed by dogs. Please be aware that dogs must be keptWalk underout control at all car park (summer only). of the rear past a4:seatWhat onto percentage of the earth’s surface is not the forest. pull50m into aturn car park a times grassonpath and inIf you about left where onto a ride. Remain on covered by water (to the nearest 10%)? sheep are grazing please put your dog on a lead this gently descending ride, ignoring another that bears off before you let him out of the car. And put dogs on 5: Name the capital of Mexico? right, about leads for when horse400m. riders approach and when you’re likely to meet sheep or cattle. A code of conduct for 6: What are the 7 deadly sins? dog walkers can be viewed at: www.ashdownforest.

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Local History Notes THE SOWREYS Sir Freddie Sowrey is a wellknown resident of the Ashdown Forest area, here is an extract from the book about his family, THE SOWREYS, by Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork.

Since the formation of the Royal Air Force in 1918, there is one family - the Sowreys - that is unrivalled for the length of its unbroken service and the diversity of appointments filled by the six family members and the part they played in the rich history of the service.

For sixty-five years members of the Sowrey family served from the early days of the Royal Flying Corps until a few years before the end of the Cold War. The

three brothers, John, Fred and William served in the First World War with distinction, before playing an important role as the RAF struggled for its existence in the difficult early years after the Great War and later during the inter-war period. Such is the variety of the Sowrey’s experiences that there is little of note in the RAF’s history that they were not involved in.

Freddie Sowrey of the second generation, joined the RAF straight from school in 1940 and trained as a pilot in Canada before returning to England to fly Mustang fighters in the tactical reconnaissance role. After the war he commanded a Meteor fighter squadron at Biggin Hill and a Javelin night fighter squadron. He went on to fill a number of senior appointments until his final appointment in Ankara, Turkey where he was the UK Military Representative to the Central Treaty Organisation.

During his retirement Sir Freddie and his wife Anne bought Home Farm in Heron’s Ghyll, just south of Crowborough. The farm carried rights of common on Ashdown Forest and Sir Freddie was elected by his fellow commoners to serve on the Board of Conservators which he did for 15 years. continued on page 20

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THE SOWREYS continued

We are pleased to be able to bring you a description of a famous Zeppelin-busting incident by Freddie’s father during WW 1:

ZEPPELIN HUNTERS What became known as ‘The Great Airship Offensive of 1916’ commenced at the end of July.

Amongst the raiders were the first of the new Super ‘Zeppelins’, a larger more powerful airship capable of carrying a maximum bomb load of 9,250 lb. This era would end with Fred Sowrey, William Robinson and a handful of others becoming national heroes.

On the night of 2/3 September the Germans launched the biggest airship raid of the war.

William Robinson, whose Lewis guns were armed with the new Brock and Pomeroy ammunition, which included tracer, had taken off from Sutton’s Farm to patrol between that landing ground and Joyce Green at 10,000 feet.

He was coming to the end of his patrol when he saw an airship caught by two searchlights to the south-east of London. He climbed to 13,000 feet and headed to cut off the departing airship but he lost sight of it as it entered cloud.

He headed north to return to Sutton’s Farm and after fifteen minutes he came across the Army Shutte Lanz S.L.11 airship. He made two attacks with his Brock and Pomeroy bullets but saw no effect. With his final drum, he concentrated his fire on the rear of the Zeppelin and this time he saw a red glow start. Very quickly, 20 • October 2012 • Ashdown Forest Living

the whole of the rear part was ablaze and he had to manoeuvre violently to avoid the blazing Zeppelin as it fell.

the meantime, four pilots of 39 Squadron had taken off, including Fred Sowrey who set up a patrol near Joyce Green.

The effects of this raid were enormous on both sides. It was the first time a Zeppelin had been destroyed in the air by machinegun fire and the loss of L.Z.11 had an overwhelming impact on the German airship service. The effect on the morale of the British people was immense. The event had been witnessed by tens of thousands of people and the huge conflagration was visible for over fifty miles. After many months of suffering the menace and bombing of the apparently invulnerable airship, the British population’s feelings exploded in a national wave of near hysterical relief.

Fred had been airborne for almost two hours when he saw the L.33 just after it had been hit, as did his New Zealand friend, Lieutenant Alfred Brandon. Both lost sight of it as it flew out of the searchlight but Brandon found it again and prepared to attack. The Zeppelin had been hit badly and was losing height through a loss of hydrogen gas. Brandon fired a drum of ammunition into the airship but the second drum jammed and he was unable to bring it down.

However, despite valiant attempts by the airship’s commander, Aloys

Robinson immediately became a national hero and within days was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Undeterred by this loss the Germans launched their next raid on the night of 23/24 September when 11 naval airships headed for England. They included four of the latest ‘Super Zeppelins’ all heading for London after crossing the Belgian coast.

Zeppelin L33 launched an attack on east London during which it suffered a direct hit from an anti-aircraft battery near Bow. In

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THE SOWREYS continued Bocker, and his crew, the airship grounded north of the Blackwater estuary and burnt out. The crew were captured.

In the meantime, Peterson, in command of Zeppelin L.32, approached London from the south-east and dropped his bombs. He was picked up by the searchlights and all three pilots of 39 Squadron spotted him. Fred was flying the most southerly patrol and after a twenty-five minute chase at 13,000 feet, he was ready to attack with his single Lewis gun.

Brandon, who was still airborne, saw the engagement and the tracers, later reporting that the Zeppelin was being ‘hosed with a stream of fire’. The L.32 came down at South Green near Billericay with the loss of Peterson and his twenty-two man crew. The engagement had been witnessed from the ground by thousands of Londoners including Robinson and other pilots of B Flight at Sutton’s Farm who all shouted encouragement. When he landed, Fred was concerned that the wreckage might have fallen on houses but a visit to the site put his mind at rest.

The successful pilots were mobbed by local villagers as they headed into the countryside to inspect the wreckage where they again received a hero’s welcome.

Although it was still the early hours of the morning, the lane leading to the crash site was completely

blocked by transport of every type and by streams of pedestrians, many having travelled from London.

When Fred and his colleagues tried to get within the half-mile cordon they were told they must have a pass.

After a long explanation, they were allowed to drive into the field to see the wreckage. The huge, gaunt metal construction of the Zeppelin attracted crowds of people for days before the German crew were buried with full military honours. For this action, Fred was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

The loss of L.32 and L.33 on this amazing night proved to be a turning point in the Zeppelin offensive against England. Following on Robinson’s achievement, the events proved beyond doubt the great value of the aeroplane in the scheme for home defence. Furthermore, even Germany’s most ardent airship supporters started to doubt the effectiveness of the strategic bombing offensive that would later be dubbed ‘The First Blitz’.

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(Marston, THE FAWN) And around 1605 in DON QUIXOTE by Cervantes, which had a strong influence at the time he writes: Love and war are the same thing, and stratagems and policy are as allowable in the one as in the other.

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Joseph Mallord William Turner 1775-1851 The son of a barber/wig-maker, Turner was born near Covent Garden, London. He received little formal education and his only sister died aged 7 years, when he was just 10years old. His artistic career started at an early age, selling to his father’s customers. His first painting sold when he was only 12 years old.

Having gained an apprenticeship after receiving a £100 bequest (nowadays approximately £10,000) from one of his father’s customers who had seen his work in his father’s shop, Turner was then accepted into the Royal Academy of Art. He was just 14 years old. Whilst at the Academy he developed his talent for landscapes.

By the age of 26 Turner was regarded as an established British artist.

Inspired by the French artist Claude Lorrain, he became “a painter of light.”

Much of his private life was kept secret, allegedly having two daughters by a widow named Sarah Danby; but he never married.

He dedicated his whole life to his art. Unlike many other artists, he was successful throughout the whole of his career. Constantly sought after, he amassed a fortune through his commissions. He had suffered bouts of illness throughout his adult life particularly in the winter months.

In 1796, Turner’s usually prolific output decreased dramatically. This may have been due to exhaustion and stress. Although he could be indifferent to family matters, he may have been affected by the health of his mother. At home she was suffering from mental illness and violent tempers. In 1848 he contracted cholera from an epidemic that was sweeping the country.

Turner travelled extensively throughout Europe, including Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy. Venice inspired him to produce some of his greatest work.

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The Slave Ship 1840

Turner was inspired to paint this after reading The History and Abolition of the Slave trade by Thomas Clarkson. In 1781 133 slaves were thrown overboard The Zong on the orders of Captain Luke Collingwood, in order for the insurance payments to be collected. It was alleged that there was insufficient water on board to last them to their destination in Jamaica. However, this was later disproved when the ship arrived in dock with 420 imperial gallons of water still on board. to paint – sometimes up to 25 miles in a day.

Turner was a businessman as much as an artist. A prolific painter throughout a long career, he also had a mind to save money where he could. For instance he used his father as an assistant to make and prepare his canvases.

Turner did have his fair share of critics, who were more conservative in their approach to painting. Turner wanted to convey expression and spirit rather than merely form and features. Critics of his depiction of sea said it “looks like soap and chalk” and of his sky they described it as “a heap of marble mountains.” Sir George Beaumont (one of his more outspoken opponents) criticised his use of colour and lack of “finish” with regard to his paintings. In response, Turner painted “Narcissus and Echo” in a “finished” manner just to prove that he could do it if he wanted to. He wanted to show that he painted the way he did through choice not due to lack of ability.

As he got older he developed a reputation of being a scruffy, introverted eccentric at times almost reclusive. He could be arrogant, verging on rude, to his clients and apparently this attitude became worse after he was appointed as a Academician. Despite his poor health he continued to work to almost the end of his life before passing away at his home in Chelsea.

He was buried as a national hero at St Pauls Cathedral and left a fortune of more than £140,000. Five years after his death the nation received his works.

His will was subject to litigation for many years. He left 19,000 watercolours, drawings and oils to the British nation. This was in the form of the “Turner Bequest. His career lasted more than 60 years.

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As autumn arrives and the evenings start to draw in it’s time to celebrate the great harvests around us. We’re surrounded by fantastic farms, all of whom grow amazing vegetables and fruits, and now is the time of the squash and pumpkin.

3. Sweet shortcrust pastry: You can buy it or quickly make. Put flour and butter in bowl and mix with your hands until it is like breadcrumbs, add the sugar and slowly add the water until it is the right consistency, roll it into a ball and cover with clingfilm and put it in the fridge.

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What’s On: October 2012

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Sunday 14th October

Murder Mystery Bluebell Railway: 39 Steps to Murder.

This murder mystery evening will take place on the Pullman Carriage on the olden Arrow Train. The evening starts at 7.30pm and as you enjoy a delicious three course meal the events of the murder unfold in front of you. Call:01732 862353 (more dates in Nov.)

Yew Lodge Country House: Wedding Showcase. You will also be able to talk to a range of wedding suppliers to make your special day absolutely perfect. Free admission & car parking.12 noon - 4pm.www.yewlodge.co.uk or contact us at: Yew Lodge, Felcourt Road, East Grinstead, RH19 2JX.

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Tuesday 16th October

Blackham Village Hall, Monthly Saturday Market with an authentic village life atmosphere. Local Produce for sale will include: Bread, Free range eggs, Home Bakery, Preserves, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Willetts Ice Cream, Jewellery and gifts. 10am – 12:30pm.

Charity celebrates twenty years of fundraising fair for local people in need. Elizabeth Finn Care, a charity that helps people in financial need, is hosting its 20th annual Charity Fair. 50 stalls selling everything from clothing and jewellery to fine food, toys and games, the chance to find some perfect Christmas gifts. Ardingly Showground, 9:30am-3: 30pm. 01342 850474.

Saturday 6th October

Hadlow Down Village Fayre, Many stalls, games, BBQ, Bar, tea tent and Dog show. 12noon to 4pm, the playing field, School Lane, Hadlow Down Monday 8th October

Sussex Family History Group, Charlotte Moore, talk on ‘Hancox – the history of a house’. Luxford Day Centre, Library Way, Uckfield. Refreshments available, 7:15 for 7:30pm start.

Thursday 11th October

Ashdown Forest Decorative and Fine Arts Society. The Society’s AGM at which members have an opportunity to get together socially, and enjoy a ploughman’s lunch prior to a talk by David Phillips who asks “Have You Good Taste?”, Nutley Memorial Hall at 2.30pm. For more info: 01342 822435.

Saturday 13th October

Mansion Market. Bird boxes, beehives, books and bread, clothing, crafts, chocolates and cheeses: all this and more can be found at this friendly and interesting market, all-day catering & puppet shows for children. Set in and around the beautiful 18th century mansion which houses Michael Hall School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, free admission and parking, 11am - 4pm.

Saturday 13th- Sunday 14th October & 11th-12th November (a repeat of 13-14 October)

Friday 19th October

Burrswood Fundraising: Soak up the ambience of historic Salomons over a pre-dinner cocktail, dine by candlelight in the splendid surroundings of the unique Victorian Theatre, be entertained and dance the night away to well known favourites. Expect surprises, fireworks and more. Call: 01892 865982 or email: helen.winning@burrswood.org.uk Saturday 20th October

Charity Choral Concert, annual Choral Concert in aid of St. Peter and St. James Hospice. Handel’s Messiah performed by the Parikian Orchestra and Chorus. Tickets £12 at Hospice Shop, 94, High Street, Uckfield or Five Ash Down Post Office or ring 01825 830723 at 7:30pm, St. Margaret’s Church, Buxted Park, Buxted Sunday 28th October

‘Come, Come, Ye Sons of Art’ by Henry Purcell performed by the Greenstede Singers and Martin Sonneveld Orchestra. Programme also includes part songs from Elizabethan times to the present day, an Overture by Berlioz and concerto for Strings by Leonardo Leo. Peredur Arts Centre, Dunnings Rd., East Grinstead at 4pm. Tickets £8, concessions £6 (01342 312824) shustermarion@ hotmail.com and Bullfrog Music: 17 Ship Street, E. Grinstead, 01342 315602 Saturday 3rd November

Sun Hive Workshop: The workshop is based on a combination of straw skep baskets and wooden support structures. Workshop to weave the straw skep basket parts which are built to precise measurements. Includes visit to occupied Sun Hives. Venue: Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JX. www.naturalbeekeepingtrust.org.

A Charity Christmas Card Morning will be held at The Martinale Centre, Station Road, Horsted Keynes, 10.0012.30pm. Tradecraft Gifts and Food, and stalls for Save the Children Fund and other charities. Also a Family Support Work Stall with Christmas puddings and cakes, mince pies, pastries, jams, marmalade, all home made.

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Forest Row 10 & 5K race & fun run at 10:30am, The Scout Hut, Station road, Forest Row.

Uckfield Art Group welcome you to their Autumn Exhibition. 10am - 4pm. Luxford Centre, Main car park,

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What’s On: October 2012 Uckfield, East Sussex. TN22 1AR. Original paintings, drawings and greeting cards. Delicious home- made refreshments served throughout the event. Children’s Craft Table. Free entry. All welcome. 01825 765021 www.uckfieldartgroup.co.uk Saturday 10th November

Jumble Sale and Fair Trade Cafe in aid of ‘Open Hands’ a Hadlow Down charity supporting neglected and disadvantaged children in Romania. Christ Church (“the oasis”), Crowborough 10am-12:30pm. Lots of bargains including books, toys, clothes, cd’s, bric-a-brac. Also large cafe with fair trade drinks and home made cakes & biscuits.

Saturday 10th & Sunday 12th November

Art Exhibition/Open Weekend. Cogcraft Art Studio, Clockhouse Lane, Nutley. See the latest pastel paintings, prints and cards by popular Ashdown artist, Juliet Murray. Ashdown Christmas cards/antique& decorative prints. Hundreds of pictures to view. Special exhibition offers. All welcome. An opportunity to buy a unique gift from a local artisan. Sat.& Sun. 11.15am – 5.30pm/ Mon.9.30am – 5pm. Further details 01825 712565/www. cogcraft.co.uk. Note: Please park in the village at peak times.

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Friday November 2, Holy Trinity Church, Forest Row , 19:30. The Festival starts with a bang with the awardwinning Brodowski Quartet (“New kids on the London Scene”- The Times) . Programme to include Schubert’s seminal work “The Death and the Maiden” and a cracker of a (rarely performed) musical surprise!

Saturday November 3, Long Room, Michael Hall School, Priory Road, Forest Row, 16.00. Feast your ears on the amazing combinations of tones produces by Britain’s only critically acclaimed cello octet, Cellophony. (“Just blows you away....thrown off with terrific panache” The Daily Telegraph).Programme to include works by Schubert, Barber and Bach!

Sunday November 4, the Hall, Michael Hall School, Forest Row, Don’t miss this FESTIVAL FINALE CONCERT showcasing an effervescent mix of talents: * BBC Young Musician Winner local prodigy Laura van der Heijden playing a Boccherini Quintet with the Brodowski Quartet and in a duet with Reinoud Ford * Forest Row Eurythmy Group performing to Grieg’s “Air” from his Holberg Suite. * Virtuoso violinist Sulki Yu to perform in the

legendary Mendelssohn octet.

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