Ashdown Forest Living September Issue

Ashdown Forest

Living Business Directory & Community Magazine serving the Residents of Ashdown Forest & nearby

September Recipe Big Cats in Ashdown Forest Diary of a Poohologist

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Covering: Nutley, Forest Row, Danehill, Chelwood Gate, Lindfield, Crowborough (West), Groombridge, Ashurst, Coleman’s Hatch, Fletching, Hartfield, Upper Hartfield, Frant, Sheffield Green, Hadlow Down, Wivlesfield, Maresfield and other places in & around the Ashdown Forest Area

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Dear Residents,

Welcome to the next edition of the Ashdown Forest Living. Hopefully you’re back in the swing of things now it’s September.

This months magazine is full of pieces we think you’ll find interesting as well as lots of information local to the Ashdown Forest area.

Try our quick quiz, for instance, to refresh the grey cells.

Big Cats in Sussex, do they exist? Read our feature.

Thank you for supporting our local businesses, the majority of which are in the Ashdown Forest area. We know we have some of the best local businesses in the area advertising their services here.

If you’re a charity or community group do drop us a line if you need extra promotion.

Thanks for all your feedback. Have a great month.

Tally & Chris Ashdown Forest Living Team

Contents Recipe

6

Big Cats in Sussex

8

Ponys Help to Maintain the Landscape

8

The Diary of a Poohologist

10

Quick Quiz

14

Gardening Tips

16

Forest Row Festival

18

What’s On

20

Rangers Report

22

Miss Moneywise Tips

22

Index

22 This publication uses vegetable based inks on chlorine free paper

Ashdown Forest Living Notice: Ashdown Forest Living prints various articles, features, and advertisements. Although these appear in Ashdown Forest Living, any opinions expressed are the opinion of the author, these are not necessarily the opinion of the publisher. © Copyright Ashdown Forest Living 2011. The contents of this publication are written specifically for our readers, no part may be reproduced elsewhere without express and prior permission.

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Alfie the Ashdown Forest Ardvark

Welcome to our Ashdown Forest Living Competition!

The name of the game is to locate the 4 Alfie’s hidden on 4 pages in the magazine.

One Lucky winner will receive £20. To enter let us know the page numbers, your name, address & phone number.

FRENCH TUITION Send answers to: Email: ALL AGES WELCOME

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Autumn Fruits in Pimms Jelly with Cucumber Cream Recipe by Chef Dean Samsudin at the Brambletye Hotel

Ingredients Serves 4

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15gm leaf gelatine (5 sheets), 500 ml Lemonade, 250 ml Pimms, 50gm Caster Sugar, 150gm Blackcurrants, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries (and/or any other berries you may have), ½ Pint Double Cream, ½ small cucumber (peeled and deseeded) made to puree, 2 oz Icing Sugar

Method 1. Soak the leaf gelatine in cold water for a few minutes to soften.

2. Meanwhile pour 150ml lemonade into saucepan, add sugar and bring to the boil along with the Pimms. Stir, remove from heat, add gelatine leaves, stirring constantly. Add rest of lemonade.

3. Divide the autumn fruits into nice glasses or moulds, then carefully pour in the jelly, making sure the berries are evenly distributed.

4. Once jellies have set, make the topping by blitzing the cucumber in a blender to puree consistency.

5. Whisk double cream and sugar, adding the cucumber puree, until thick.

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Parents can also look after their children whilst they exercise at home. All Hire Fitness models are of the highest quality, robust, good looking, with excellent computer functions.

There is a hire- to- buy scheme where clients can try a machine prior to making a purchase. The Power Plate is his most popular model, it can burn 350 calories in 10 minutes. Other benefits include cellulite busting, improved blood circulation, stronger bones but most of all – improved toning.

Call Michael at Hire Fitness on 0845 094 2292 or 07932 139386 or email on mwall@hirefitness.co.uk www.hirefitness.co.uk “Before I contacted Hire Fitness, I was not feeling good about myself, and was rather overweight. I am really busy and don’t have time to go to the gym. I hired 3 pieces of equipment for 3 months and Michael kindly threw in the rower for free. It has been hard work but really satisfying to lose weight and to have a new outlook on life.

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Big Cats in Sussex Myth or Mystery?

For more than two decades an increasing number of people have been seeing the impossible – a large black Leopard sized cat roaming around our County. With the growth of the internet an increasing number of these sightings are being reported to the Police and to groups that aim to solve the mystery. These sightings are reported all over the UK, usually in the more heavily wooded and less visited parts of the UK. As Sussex has more woodland than any other English county it is not surprising the several hundred people a year are now reporting seeing a large cat, many in and around Ashdown Forest.

Either people are imagining or hallucinating these sightings or we do share our County with large wild cats. In many cases numerous people have seen the same animal at the same time which would seem to discount hallucinations. As most of the people that see them are “country” people who see them just tens of yards away, it is unlikely that they are mistaking the animal for a deer or dog.

Prior to the 1976 Dangerous Wild Animals Act, you could buy a Leopard cub from Harrods and keep it as a pet. After the 1976 Act came into force many animals just vanished and they are the most likely the ancestors of the animals now being seen. As our County is full of Deer, Rabbits and wildlife they would have plenty to

eat. A couple of months ago Thames Valley Police after investigating numerous sightings, announced that they were certain that a Leopard sized cat was living wild in its region.

So far the evidence consists of hundreds of reported sittings, numerous large paw prints and a variety of photographs. I find it refreshing that in the 21st Century we have an intriguing mystery on our doorstep.

If you want to learn more or to report a sighting visit either www.sussexbigcatwatch. org.uk or www.bigcatsinsussex.co.uk or email me: paul@sussexbigcatwatch.org.uk

Ponys Help to Maintain the Landscape nutrient-poor vegetation.

Perhaps you may have been driving across Ashdown Forest between Groombridge and Uckfield, taking an afternoon stroll in the Old Lodge area and noticed numbers of ponies grazing... These ponies are owned by the Sussex Pony Grazing & Conservation Trust which provides a grazing service to landowners of wildlife-rich areas of land that require grazing of coarse, or September 2011 • Ashdown Forest Living

The Trust is owned by some 60 volunteers who also undertake to check ponies one day per month; this service having now been carried out for nearly 12 years. Pony grazing was originally begun to conserve flower-rich pastures on the South Downs with mainly summer grazing of heathland on Ashdown commencing in 2005. Most of the Trust’s work is funded through Natural England’s Environmental Stewardship Scheme.

Currently, the Trust owns 53 ponies though this number is likely to soon increase. All

the ponies are of the Exmoor breed, many having come directly up from the West Country. They are extremely hardy, being able to tackle invasive tor grass on the Downs and purple-moor grass, gorse and bracken on Ashdown, conditions that modern farm breeds would not be able to cope with. They will also be increasingly used to graze the RSPB’s new Broadwater Warren reserve near Eridge.

by Monty Larkin For further information, visit www.sussexponygrazing.co.uk or www.flickr.com/photos/ sussex_exmoors.

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The KBB Review states: “Rachael Workman of Kitchens Bespoke had been in the kitchen business for 20 years before setting up her own showroom in 2008. Her background is in kitchen design and she sees this as her strength: ‘I’m not a sales person, the design is everything to me, but not just in terms of aesthetics, the practicalities are almost more important. I am a working mum so I know how it works.’

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Diary of a Poohologist

Mike Ridley creator of Pooh Corner “The adventures of Christopher Robin and the animals of The 100 Aker Wood. Yes!” Alan Milne thought to himself, “That might be a good name for a play, or perhaps a book!” Combining work with play he had written a whole book full of poems. Not everybody can write poetry but Alan didn’t have a problem, the ideas had tumbled into his head and his joy of parenthood spilled over into his world of literature.

They were good poems and had subjects that grew from his own memories of childhood together with and especially, his little boy’s nursery in Chelsea.

The first collection was called, ‘When We Are Very Young’ and already some of the familiar toys from his son’s nursery can be seen scattered here and there amongst the words. Nanny can be found in the poems as well but when he wrote, ‘They’re

Changing Guard at Buckingham Palace’ he changed her name from Olive to Alice to make it rhyme perfectly. This was ‘poetic licence’. Across the road from Cotchford Lane, is a large forestry plantation called 500 Acre Wood. Alan was looking for a fictional home for the nursery.

Probably, 500 Acre Wood seemed a bit too big for them, a bit roomy - so it became 100, just about the right size! Nanny had moved with them from Chelsea and at first she missed the company of the other Nannies. But those days were over now and Alan’s second collection of poems, ‘Now We Are Six’ was soon to follow not long after the families move into the countryside. But before it was ready to be published his son’s adventures began to grow as little Christopher Robin bravely explored his surroundings. First, the corners of their expansive garden and then into the Posingford Wood just beyond.

These adventures were mostly shared and played with Nanny.

Billy, as he was known by the family, had his own name for Nanny he called her ‘Nou’.

Together they played games in the nursery and around the large gardens at Cotchford Farm.

Soon their adventures started to reach even further afield. At the end of the day Nanny returned Billy to Cotchford in time for tea.

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When he was tucked up in bed and was falling asleep recalling where he had been and what he had done and how brave he had been.

Then she went to speak with his mother and report on everything that they had been up to. Mrs Milne might say, “Tell me what Billy has done today, what games did he play?” Nanny then recalled their adventures and when Alan returned at the end of the week from his work in London, Mrs Milne remembered them for him.

We know Alan is a creative writer and we know he could use ‘poetic licence’ - when he felt the need. I am sure that when Nanny told Mrs Milne and Mrs Milne told Mr Milne - the adventures of Christopher Robin became just a little bit elaborated, just a teensy weenie bit embroidered – but I might be wrong! Nevertheless, Alan Milne the writer, continued to get inspiration from his beloved son and he wrote the stories down. There are ten chapters in his first book and he called it, as we all know, ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ – an obvious choice really. If it had been me I might have called it, ‘The Adventures of Christopher Robin,’ or maybe, ‘Tales of The 100 Aker Wood!’ But it wasn’t me and anyway I think, if I’m really sincere with you (and I think you will agree), ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ says it all – a perfect title.

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Where is Elvis Presley’s final resting place?

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On which vessel did the Pilgrims travel to the New World in 1620?

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Which famous Robbie William’s Song did the singer used to conclude most of his concerts with?

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In which century was the French Revolution?

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In which year did the long running soap opera Coronation Street begin?

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Which Sea is on the northern coast of Turkey?

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In which year did India gain it’s independence?

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Gardening Tips for September Article by Michael Dongray, Imberhorne Lane Nursery Proprietor

Shrubs and Trees

This month is a good time for planting out container grown trees and shrubs. When planting ensure the bottom of the hole is broken up and some well rotted compost is incorporated into the hole. Keep well watered particularly if it is warm and dry.

Fruit and Vegetables

Plant Spring Cabbage, Kale and Savoy’s. Harvest Sweet Corn and Onions.

Sweet Corn is ready to harvest when the silks have turned from golden to brown and onions are ready when the tips of the leaves begin to turn yellow. Any unripe tomatoes should be hung upside down in a cool dark place still on the vine to ripen. Cut and store marrows before the frosts arrive. Rhubarb, Raspberries and Strawberries can be moved this month.

It is a good idea to move these every 3 or 4 years. Early pears and apples will be ready for picking now. Cover autumn fruiting blackberries and raspberries with netting to keep off the birds.

Roses

Prune your rose bushes and remove the last of the flowers once they have withered. Tie in climbing and rambling roses ready for the winter.

Lawns

Rake fallen leaves and other debris from your lawn. Aerate the lawn with a fork or Lawn Aerator. Apply Autumn Lawn Feed following all the instructions on the box. September is a good month for sowing grass seed.

Miscellaneous

Plant spring bulbs including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocus. Compost your summer bedding plants once they are over. Continue to water the garden during dry spells.

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The Forest Row Festival : 30th September - 2nd October

The Forest Row Festival has grown off it’s own steam from it’s humble beginnings of a simple bike ride around the village to a massive street party & celebration that now involves the whole village. Originally inspired by Suzanne Hillen about 10 years ago, who had a vision of encouraging people for one day to use their bikes more, gradually talented villagers began to offer to perform music and more.

Over the past two years it’s momentum has snow-balled, drawing Forest Row villagers to help, and to come with their families to watch, listen and enjoy themselves.

A focus group has been working all year to put together a showstopping Festival for 2011.

There will be music in all the pubs, an art trail around the village, plays, a tea dance, a market and music marquees on

the Foresters Green and all sorts of delightful surprises.

Plus there’s BMX displays in the skatepark, local youth bands including dubstep music from Brighton’s fantastic ‘Gentleman’s Dub Club’ and exciting younger bands. Also theatre, dance and street artists and performers all around Forest Row. The festival is about celebration, diversity and exposing the uniqueness of this special village to one & all.

Cheryl Hawkins, who chairs the Festival Committee, said: “This is the one annual event that tries to cater for all in our lovely village - family, friends, villagers, children, horse riders, cycle riders – we wish to involve as much of our community as possible.”

For more information visit the website: forestrowfestival.org

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What’s On:

September 2011

Saturday 10th September Nutley Horticultural Society. The Autumn show takes place in the Memorial Hall between 9am-11am.

Viewing from 2pm-3.30pm. Severval members enjoy discounts on Dobies seeds and plants, any other members wishing to receive the new catalogue please contact Angela Hardstone on 01825 713137.

Saturday 10th September

For non-profit community, charity groups this page is free of charge to use: email: info@ashdownforestliving.co.uk.

Pictures from past processions of Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society The original Crowborough Bonfire and Carnival Society was formed in 1897 until the onset of the Second World War in 1940. It them reformed in 1948 so is now in it’s 63rd Year. Apart from a fantastic evening it also aims to raise money for local charities.

For more information on how you can become a member call Wendy Scrace on 01892 662934

Crowborough Bonfire & Carnival Society Procession.

Crowborough Carnival Childrens afternoon procession 1pm. Evening torch light procession 7.30pm.

Starting at Chapel Green. Free.

Saturday 17th September CHELWOOD GATE VILLAGE MARKET, 10 am - 2pm at the Village Hall, Beaconsfield Road. Your local Market with a country fete feeling. Come and buy from producers and crafts people; sample the quiches and bacon rolls at the cafe; meet up with friends and find out what your local Parish Councillors are up to. Plus we hope to have musicians to add to the mellow mood of the event.

Saturday 17th September In aid of Burrswood Hospital. The hospitality department have organised a team to participate in what is now the legendary Dragon Boat Race at Bewl Water, Kent. www.burrswood.org.uk.

Belgium costume of rythmic dancers, a past costume of the society

Saturday 24th September Open Day at Tinkers Park. Come along and see the historic vehicles, the Great Bush Narrow Gauge Railway, miniature passenger carrying railway, working exhibits, organ museum, traction engine rides etc. at the annual Open Day. Free car parking. 10am – 5pm. Tinkers Park. Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield, TN22 4HS. E: info@tinkerspark.com Friday – Sunday, 30th Sept – 2nd Oct Forest Row Festival (See Page 18)

Society members parading at Horwich carnival Crowborough’s twin town in Bolton Greater Manchester

Saturday 1st October Hartfield Horticultural Society 150th Autumn show, held in the village hall at 2pm. 50p entry children under 16 free. Book Stall, Raffle and show exhibits, Cream teas and cakes served all afternoon.

Saturday 15th October Ashdown Singers & Wealden Chamber Orchestra will perform Vivaldi Magnificat at St. John’s Church, Crowborough, 7.30pm. Tickets £10, under 16s free. Box office 01892 660159 September 2011 • Ashdown Forest Living

Society’s latest costume the Crowborough Pearlys

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Ranger’s

Ashdown Forest

Report

It is important that as many signs. They are there to inform local people as possible are dog walkers that sheep are in aware thatmiles/3km 4 sheep were killed the area and they are advised 1.75 on the forest recently by dogs. to put their dogs on leads and We had one Hebridean badly not to let their dogs run freely From Linton’s car park cross the road (with care) into Ridge savaged. It only survived due near sheep. If a dog is found car park (summer out of the or rear past a seat onto to emergency treatmentonly). by the Walk chasing sheep attacking vet. a Recently dogs and haveinbeen grass path about 50m turnthe left onto a ride. on sheep law states that itRemain may seenthis chasing sheep and dogs ride, beignoring shot. gently descending another that bears off have been exercised freely We do patrol the forest in 400m.All nearright, sheepfor by about their owners. marked vehicles so we can be dogs do have the potential to identified by the public. You will chase their prey andare linear quarries, Onand bothkillleft and right be seeing mounted rangers sheep arefilled very vulnerable. now with scrub and trees.

Such riding on the forest soon. They The dog itself may not have quarries dot the Forest landscape and are all volunteers and they to attack the sheep to do any willheathland wear uniforms so you can provided stone for roads.

Typical damage, but chasing them identify suchfences, as nightjar, tree them. pipit Their job will be to into birds the road, pondsstonechat, check on the sheep and riding canand cause injury.

Rangers have woodlark usually breed in this area and permits. They will be patrolling a duty protect theinrights of thetoride edges particular areout one the and are in contact of of hours commoners and in this case best places on the Forest (indeed in Sussex) with the duty ranger. the commoner’s stock. So

to see, in May, thewarning yellow flowers of theNorth Chase Ranger please be aware of the Mike Yates, small spiny shrub, petty whin.

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