East Grinstead Living July Edition

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July Recipe

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East Grinstead Living • July 2011

• East Grinstead LIVING

Dear Residents Welcome to the next edition of the East Grinstead Living.

We hope you like the front cover as much as we do. Haven’t times changed!...

Summer is now well underway and as this goes to print our fingers are crossed for some great weather.

Flick through our pages for lots of interesting pieces on local topics and fun-to-read things.

If you’re a local community group, charity or have any other relevant information for the publication, do send it our way.

Thank you for your support of our local businesses, by far the majority are based here in East Grinstead & villages.

Have a lovely Summer.

y Keep this hand by the phone as you’ll never know when you’ll need a local service

With Best Wishes, Tally & Chris East Grinstead Living Team

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ALL AGES WELCOME Send answers to: Email: info@egliving.co.uk, write to: East Grinstead Living Competition, 33 Morton Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4AF. Closing date: 19th July 2011 This publication uses vegetable based inks on chlorine free paper

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Majority of our Businesses are East Grinstead Based.

Contents Miss Moneywise Tips

7

July Recipe

8

Agony Aunt

12

Stinging Nettles

12

Centre for Sight

14,15

Charity Page

16

Gardening Tips

22

Composting

24,25

Friends of Ashdown Forest

26

Rubbish D-Day, Bluebell Railway

26

For a Laugh, A Load of Hot Air

28

Quick Quiz, Quotes

30

East Grinstead Museum Award

32

What’s On

36

Index

38

East Grinstead Living Notice: East Grinstead Living prints various articles, features, and advertisements. Although these appear in East Grinstead Living, any opinions expressed are the opinion of the author, these are not necessarily the opinion of the publisher. © Copyright East Grinstead 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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DO try this at home!

July Recipe Fillet of Cod with creamed peas, leeks & bacon Recipe by Chef Dean Samsudin at the Brambletye Hotel Try and get fresh cod from your fishmonger or fishcounter and get them to cut you the centre fillets, thick firm-fleshed and full of flavour, it really takes to any kind of cooking.

Ingredients 4 thick fillets cod about 200g each with skin (could use haddock, Pollack or ling also) Salt & fresh ground pepper 150g freshly podded peas (about 300g before podding) or frozen peas 100g butter 6 rashers streaky smoked bacon, rind removed and finely chopped 1 medium or 2 small leeks, trimmed, diced into 1cm squares and washed 200ml Double Cream 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Method (Serves 4) 1. Season the cod fillets with salt & pepper. Add the peas to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 4-5mins til tender and drain.

2. In the meantime, melt half the butter in a heavy duty saucepan and add the chopped bacon and diced leek. Cover and cook gently over medium-low heat for 3-4 mins, stirring often until the leek is soft.

3. Roughly chop the peas and add them to the leek and bacon and add the cream. Season with salt & pepper and simmer for a few mins until the cream has reduced and is just coating the peas.

4. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add cod fillets “skin” side down. Cook 3-5 mins until nicely coloured, then turn fillets and add the rest of the butter to the pan. Fry a further 4-5 mins until the fish is cooked through.

5. To serve, spoon the creamed peas, leeks & bacon in the centre of warmed plates and place cod skin side up on top.

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10 • health and beauty

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Agony Aunt

Stinging Nettles

Nuisance or Natures Gift?

Dear Sylvia,

I come from China originally, but have settled here with my English husband and our 2 very young children. With young children it is sometimes really difficult. I really miss the help of my parents and other family that I would have if I lived back home, but this is my home now. Do you have any ideas to make life easier.

Thank you, Lin

Nettles may not be admired for their beauty, scent & sting, but they are valuable for wildlife and people.

Sylvia says: Dear Lin, When I was a young mum I was lucky enough to have my parents around to help me. In my day, families lived near by and could help. So it must be terribly hard for you to be away from your family.

But you’re not alone. These days families seems scattered all over the country and globe and can’t support each other like they did. You need to create a new ‘family’ of friends for yourself. Be brave, and go down to your nearest mother and toddler group and mingle with some other mums. All mothers have something in common – the kids so it’s a good starting point to build long lasting friendships. Some of the friends I made as a young mother lasted over 50 years.

Good luck.

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One letter per month to be featured) July 2011 • East Grinstead Living

Stinging nettles support more than 40 kinds of insects, for whom the sting can form a protective shield against grazing animals.

Many nettle patches hold overwintering insects which swarm around fresh spring nettles and provide early food for ladybirds, blue tits, hedgehogs, shrews, frogs plus some of the UK’s most colourful and best known butterflies, such as the Small Tortoiseshell and Peacock Butterflies.

In late summer the huge quantity of seeds produced are food birds like House Sparrows, Chaffinches, and Bullfinches.

As well as being beneficial to wildlife, nettles have long running cultural significance, and can be of value to people too.

People have eaten them for centuries and they are a good source of calcium, magnesium and iron among other trace elements and vitamins. They can be used in many soups and stews instead of spinach.

A fine fibre that can be produced from them & used in clothing and string. Juice from their stems has been used to make a permanent green dye and you can brew nettles to produce plant food.

They can also be used in medicine. Need we go on?!

When they next endeavour to annoy you, spare a thought for their many positives…

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14 • health and beauty

A UK First in East Grinstead!

Our local dedicated private eye hospital, Centre for Sight, have kept East Grinstead on the international map for revolutionary eye care since 1996. In June they broke new ground again when the UK’s first two patients underwent SUPRACOR IntraLasik - a revolutionary laser eye treatment for those wanting to get rid of their age related reading glasses.

Laser surgery itself is now over 20 years old and is widely regarded an excellent option for many. However for the over 45 year olds who require reading glasses there hasn’t been a laser option that gives good near vision without compromising distance.

Supracor is a remarkable new development using traditional laser eye surgery to provide near, intermediate and

John Hyett reading 20/20 immediately after his surgery with his surgeon, Mr Sheraz Daya

distance vision simultaneously in BOTH eyes! A clever proprietary treatment is performed on the cornea to enable each eye to obtain full focus.

For Centre for Sight Supracor is one in a long line of corrective surgery techniques they have introduced to the UK. Initially established as a private laser eye surgery centre within the Queen Victoria Hospital, it has grown from strength to

Yvonne How with Mr Daya and the team demonstrating her ability to read immediately after surgery July 2011 • East Grinstead Living

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strength. Having outgrown its premises within the hospital it has recently built and opened its own state-of-the-art hospital on the Turners Hill Road. The centre offers two theatres, five fellowship trained eye surgeons, a team of highly trained technical staff and a full suite of high specification diagnostic equipment.

Collectively this provides patients with an exceptional standard and range of procedures allowing almost all contact lens or glasses wearers an option to be freed from them.

Two days after the first Supracor procedures were performed the surgeon, Mr Sheraz Daya, said “the results are way beyond what I expected with both patients being beyond 20/20 at distance and 20/20 at near and intermediate as well!”

Both patients were themselves amazed and able to read telephone directory print!

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The first patient to undergo the procedure was John Hyett from Kingston. He said

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I heard about Centre for Sight through a client at work and saw at first hand a huge improvement in her quality of life.

I want to make it clear how frightened I was, so other people who may share this level of fear can be reassured. On reflection I have to say I found the whole process much less uncomfortable than dental treatment.� “Supracor became available at just the right time, the possibility of a single solution for everything from reading and close work, computer screens (which is my business and where I spend most of my time) through to driving and distance vision. Finally, I am looking forward to this summer holiday, relaxing on the beach, reading a novel with sunglasses as if I were 30 again!

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Yvonne How, Sheraz Daya and John Hyett at the first follow-up appointment

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Trek to the Roof of Africa

Anne on one of her many climbs

A group of fundraisers from East Grinstead will attempt to reach the roof of Africa in aid of charity.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, it is just under 20,000 feet high and three degrees south of the equator.

This fit and healthy group will climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro over seven days enduring up to 12 hours of climbing a day through dense rainforests, scree fields, ridges between icy smouts of glaciers and barren lunar landscapes.

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Riverview Dental Centre Located at the heart of Forest Row is Riverview Dental Centre which helps serve the local communities of not only Forest Row but also surrounding towns and villages. This practice is part of the Harunani & Co Group of Dental Surgeries, established by Dr Esmail Harunani in 1986 and boasts modern decor, the use of the latest equipment and a high level of service. Many local dental patients have welcomed a new local surgery offering NHS & Private dentistry alike. This Includes treatment ranging from pain relief to cosmetic treatment enhancing the appearance of your smile.

Dr Harunani oversees several successful Dental Centres across the South East and with years of experience and the latest training in dentistry, he strongly believes that the quality of dental care should always be of the uttermost importance.

On asking what he feels Riverview Dental Centre along with the entire group of dental practices, being an NHS Dentist, can offer clients he comments:

possible. During your treatment experience, you will meet various dental care professionals that I have hand-picked myself. I have personally approved their training programmes.

They have also undergone a quality assurance programme that is second to none. Quite apart from this, I have devoted a lot of personal time and energy in ensuring that your dental treatment experience with us is truly world-class in every sense and I do hope that the treatment provided does indeed meet and exceed all of your expectations.

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There is currently 1 full time dentist, 2 part time dentists and a part time hygienist at the Riverview Dental Centre : Dr Rohan Saigal, Dr Vipul Patel, Dr Muneesh Chadhha, Miss Saraah Chaudhary respectively and of course a patientfriendly administrative team.

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It’s my pleasure to have any patient experience outstanding dental treatment within our group of dental surgeries. I have personally ensured that the Harunani & Co Group of Dental Surgeries meets all standards set by not only our governing bodies, but also to a level at which I would expect provided for myself. I invite you to be my guest and I have instructed all my staff members to treat you in the same way as if you visited my home. Since I also believe in cutting-edge technology, I insist upon the provision of the latest clinical materials giving you the best treatment July 2011 • East Grinstead Living

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You are also welcome to visit any time and see us at the practice & the services & facilities we provide.

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Come and visit our homely nursery and meet our caring/friendly staff.

Our dedicated and qualified staff look after babies from 3 – 15 months old.

They care for all your baby’s needs whilst providing them with new and stimulating activities.

Tiny Tigers also caters for toddlers and pre-school children providing a full range of activities following the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Learning is delivered in a fun way and a homely atmosphere is always maintained.

The day nursery has a large secure garden area with an in-built sand area, patio and also a front door security camera system.

Full day care from 8am to 6pm, or morning and afternoon sessions available.

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Contact Michele or Elaine on 01342 303424 to arrange to view our nursery and friendly team.

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

Shrubs and Trees

Prune back shrubs such as philadelphus as the flowering season comes to an end. In a prolonged dry spell a mulch will help preserve moisture

Lawns

In hot weather raise the blades on the lawnmower to a higher setting. If it is not too dry apply a quick acting summer feed

Fruit and Vegetables

Pinch out side shoots of tomatoes on a regular basis. Keep them well watered and feed on a regular basis. Sow seeds of cabbage, spinach, turnip, endive, mustard, cress, lettuce, parsley and radish. Train Espalier and dwarf frut trees. Protect from birds. Potatoes may need a final earthing up.

Keep an eye out for pest and disease. Treat Apple Scab. Harvest onions when the leaves turn yellow and flop over.

Roses

Deadhead roses unless being grown for their display of hips in the autumn. Watch out for greenfly, rust, mildew and black spot. Spray on a regular basis being sure to follow instructions on the box.

Miscellaneous

Deadhead flower stems of lupins to encourage further flowering. Give a first clipping to hedges of beech, hornbeam, privet and leylandii In warm and dry weather, top up water in garden ponds. Lift, divide and replant overgrown clumps of bearded iris. Dead head annuals to keep them flowering.

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a step by step guide

Composting is easy

1. Ideally site your compost bin in a reasonably sunny site on bare soil.

2. Have a container available. Fill your kitchen caddy or container with everything from vegetable and fruit peelings to teabags, toilet roll tubes, cereal boxes, etc.

3. Empty your kitchen caddy along with your garden waste into your compost bin. A 50/50 mix of greens and browns is the perfect recipe for good compost.

4. It takes between nine and twelve months for your compost to become ready for use. Once your compost has turned into a crumbly, dark material, resembling thick, moist soil and gives off an earthy, fresh aroma, you know it’s ready to use.

5. Lift the bin slightly or open the hatch at the bottom and scoop out the fresh compost with a garden fork, spade or trowel.

6. Don’t worry if your compost looks a little lumpy with twigs and bits of eggshell – this is perfectly normal. Use it to enrich borders and vegetable patches, plant up patio containers or feed the lawn.

Hint:

Try to Keep a good balance between “greens” and “browns”

Greens Compostables • Animal manure with straw • Annual weeds • Bindweed • Bracken • Brussels sprout stalk • Carrot tops • Citrus peel • Coffee grounds • Cut flowers • Deadly Nightshade • Fruit peelings & pulp • Grass mowings • Hay • Hedge clippings

• House plants • Ivy leaves • Nettles • Old bedding plants • Perennial weeds • Poisonous plants • Rhubarb leaves • Seaweed • Soft prunings and plant debris • Urine • Vegetable peelings and pulp

Brown Compostables • Autumn leaves • Cardboard • Christmas tree

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The Friends of

ASHDOWN FOREST The Friends of Ashdown Forest celebrates its fiftieth birthday in 2011.

1961 was something of an annus mirabilis (wonderful year) for countryside and wildlife conservation in Sussex. The Sussex Naturalist Trust, now the Sussex Wildlife Trust, had been set up the previous July and the launch of the Sussex Ornithological Society was well under way by the end of the year.

The origins of The Friends of Ashdown Forest can be traced to a meeting that took place in East Grinstead in August 1961. The purpose was to discuss the general deterioration in the wildlife value of the Forest due to the increasing numbers of uncontrolled fires and the loss of grazing, against the backdrop of the Board of Conservator’s (of Ashdown Forest) difficult financial situation.

The Friends of Ashdown Forest was formed with the aims of conserving Ashdown Forest, its flora and fauna & providing funds to supplement the resources available to the

Board of Conservators.

Many campaigns have been supported against threats to the Forest, including motor cycle scrambling, drilling for oil and the recurring issue of the East Grinstead by-pass.

The most notable event in the modern history of the Forest was its purchase by the East Sussex County Council in 1987. The Friends were closely involved in the public appeal to raise the necessary money when the Forest was put on the market by Earl de la Warr.

Over the last twenty years the friends have contributed towards the acquisition of almost 60 acres at a cost of over £90,000, that are now once again part of the Forest.

Altogether, over the last fifty years, the Friends have contributed over half a million pounds towards the upkeep of the Forest, fully justifying the aspirations of that inaugural meeting half a century ago.

David Streeter, Chairman

Rubbish D-Day for Bluebell Railway The Bluebell Railway is going all out to raise the cash that will enable them to remove the balance of the thousands of tons of household waste that are blocking the line – it is really important that they raise this cash as next April the ‘rules’ will change. The price they will have to pay goes up very considerably - it currently costs £25 per ton, but tax changes mean the cost will go up to about £90! The Bluebell is raising public awareness in a bid to draw in the extra cash in time for the “deadline”. The East Grinstead Tourist Officer has spoken to BBC Radio Sussex & Surrey about how important it is to the potential for East Grinstead’s economy. Much research has been commissioned, showing the sort of sums that all the extra visitors will bring to the town, and we are talking of around about a million pounds per year.

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This is the sort of money that the around 55,000 expected adult visitors will spend here. It’s also quite important to stress that around 20-25% of these visitors will be coming into town using the Network Rail connection, so this means that the rail operator will be making better use of their off peak rolling stock and hence in theory might be willing to continue to invest in local facilities. Please Support it where and when you can! Get in touch with Bluebell Railway with any bright ideas…

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For a laugh

A load of HOT AIR A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude a little and spotted a woman working in her garden. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, I wonder if you can you help me. I promised a friend that I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.”

technically correct, but I have no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I’m still lost. Frankly, you’ve not been much help at all. If anything, you have delayed my journey.”

The woman replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground, between 58 and 59 degrees north latitude and between 9 and 10 degrees west longitude.”

“I am,” replied the balloonist, “but how did you know?”

“You must be an Accountant,” said the balloonist.

“I am”, replied the woman, “How did you know?”

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“Well,” said the woman, “you don’t know where you are, or where you’re going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air.

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Quick Quiz 1:

What was Take That’s first comeback hit in 2006?

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Which modern-day Romeo and Juliet romantic film takes place in New York City, where racially motivated clashes between the Sharks and the Jets have tragic consequences?

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12 out of 12?

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In which year did the Berlin Wall “come down”?

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Who played Victor Meldrew in the classic sitcom, “One Foot in the Grave”?

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In which year did the The Beatles form?

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Which city is hosting the 2016 Olympics?

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Who wrote the famous novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird”?

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Who won the first Pop Idol in 2001?

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What is the Latin name for a House Cat?

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The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it.

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10: Which of the Spice Girls unexpectedly left the group in 1998?

11: Who was known as the “The Nine days Queen”?

12: Which country has won FIFA World Cup more times than any other?

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Wealden’s philosophy is always deliver an exceptional product and our customers will always return. Only hand-picked, skilled & qualified tradesmen from the local area are employed. We keep our overheads down by running a highly efficient service without compromising on quality, offering the best value.

With an extensive range of construction services to satisfy a wide variety of clients, projects can be taken through the design process, planning & build. A big advantage here is as a local business we are familiar with the local authorities in the area and all of the relevant regulations &

requirements needed. Alternatively if the client has already got planning approval we are happy to give them an estimate.

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The Queen honours East Grinstead Museum East Grinstead Museum has been announced as one of 130 winners of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for groups of volunteers who work in their local community for the benefit of others.

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LIONS BELARUS TRUST

DISTRICT SHOEBOX APPEAL 2011

It is 25 years since the world’s worst nuclear accident happened in Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station, Ukraine. A reactor exploded and highly radioactive plumes were sent high into the atmosphere. Thousands were left ill and deformed, even today these effects are still visible.

For the past eleven years, the Lions of District 105SE have, through their shoebox appeal, been able to do something positive to ease the plight of the less fortunate people living in the Gomel Region of Belarus, the area in Eastern Europe most affected by the Chernobyl Power station disaster.

The District Shoebox Appeal, which has developed over the years into an annual shipment of humanitarian goods, is a lifeline for hundreds of children, orphanages, schools and destitute families. These items include good quality clothing and shoes of all types for adults and children, household linens, toiletries and school stationery.

The temperature in Gomel in January is -10c to -20c for a normal winter and can go as low as -30c at night. The orphanages and schools have particularly asked if we can find clothing and footwear to help to combat these conditions, Really warm clothing is therefore a priority.

In September 2007 the Gomel Lions Club was formed, after seven years of trying. Nothing can be achieved from outside Belarus unless there is July 2011 • East Grinstead Living

a Belarusian partner to work with. The members of Gomel Lions Club have acted as our contacts, local administators, translators etc, in all our activities in Gomel.

Our most recent success has been the re-roofing of the Babichi Orphanage, providing a dry, safe environment in which up to 200 children live and learn from the age of 4 to 18. These orphans are both genuine orphans as we understand the term, or social orphans created by the fact that their parents are incapable for many reasons of looking after them. Life expectancy among those affected by diseases caused by radiation is very low and many parents are too ill or destitute to care for their own children.

East Grinstead Lions Club plan to have a number of collection points throughout the town from Saturday 16th July to the 16th August. These will be advertised fully in the Courier/Observer newspaper.

There will be posters throughout the town.

As mentioned Gomel region is still a relatively poor and almost forgotten part of Eastern Europe and rarely considered to be newsworthy. It is left to charities such as our own Lions Belarus Trust which continues to care.

Please be generous and help us make sure that the 2011 District Shoebox Appeal is a great success once again.

Lion Roger Mead East Grinstead & District Lions Club

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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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Sunday 10th July 2011

What’s On at Chequer Mead

Ashplats Conservation Group clear path vegetation . Meet at 10am at the back of East Court Pavillion. Normally expect to be finished by 3pm but you can put in as much or as little time as you can. Please wear old clothes, stout boots and bring a drink and lunch. Cakes will be provided (if Tanya is there!). 10am – 3pm. For further information please call Tanya on 01342 824431/07773 590333

Saturday 9th July Eunice Walton School of Dance presents: Balance, 2-7pm Thursday 14th July Dormansland Primary School presents: Treasure Island at 7:30pm Friday 15th July The Meads School presents: Summer Production at 7:00pm Saturday 16th July Bullfrog Productions presents: The Rhythm of Life at 6:30pm Tuesday 19th July Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concerts Series presents: The Ashgrove Duo at 1:30pm Wednesday 20th July Blackwell Primary School presents: Hoodwinked at 7pm Friday 22nd July Choirpower presents: Feelin Groovy at 7:30pm Wednesday 27th July Jazz Café at 7:00pm.

Saturday 6th August at 12:00pm and 3:00pm Egyptian Belly Dance Workshop By Hossam & Serena Ramzy 1st Session: An introduction to Egyptian Dance Rhythms and how to dance to each element of the music and beat. A live percussion and instruction by Hossam & Serena.

2nd Session: A Classical Dance Workshop to a magnificent Composition that will bring you closer to the heart of Egyptian dance.

Friday 9th September Champagne SuperNova and Friends present ‘Helping The Heroes’ at Chequer Mead at 7.00pm. A fantastic mix of rock and pop hits, old and new, in aid of Help For Heroes. Featuring A Bag Full of Hats with Gemma Dandy and inChoir - the West Sussex rock, pop and soul choir. Please come and support us in raising funds for this most worthwhile of causes. For more details, see www.champagneband.co.uk. Tickets priced at £15.00 or £13.00 concessions available from the box office on 01342 302000.

Friday 15 July East Grinstead Society Talk. John Ford will speak on Thomas Turner, diarist, East Hoathly man. John Ford graduated from Balliol College, Oxford in Modern History. Main Hall, East Court, off College Lane, East Grinstead at 7:30pm, charge: £1.50 Saturday 23rd July 2011 EAST GRINSTEAD’S BIG OUTDOORS SUMMER EVENT. The Midsummer Market takes over the major section of London Road from the King Street Crossroads up to the junction with the High Street and fills it with market stalls and amusements for the day. Cafes bring their tables and chairs out onto the pavement and the street really comes alive for this special day. 9am5:30pm. Stall space available, prices and details from the Tourist Desk tourism@eastgrinstead.gov. uk or call 01342 410121 Saturday, 6th August East Grinstead International Arts Festival.

OPENING DAY FESTIVAL. Demonstration, Participation, Inspiration. Opening Fiesta sets the town buzzing! Help to make the world’s first and largest cupcake Mona Lisa portrait. A fire eater lights up the high street! Face painting and portrait painting, lots of art activities and stalls.

International food, live music and story telling.

High Street, East Grinstead, 10am until 4.30pm.

Gala concert 7:30pm. www.eg-artsfestival.com Sunday 7th August SummerTime Swing. Jive Aces, Keith Ball (son of Kenny), King Pleasure. Skiffle King Chas McDevitt and more. Saint Hill Manor, East Grinstead, RH19 4JY. 3- 8pm. Call: 01342 300075

An Exhibition at East Grinstead Museum running until September 25th “1936: The Year Art Deco” Came to Town Call: 01342 30223 July 2011 • East Grinstead Living

Tuesday 26th July Free seminar on vision correction procedures including the latest laser eye surgery and advanced options for cataract surgery. An excellent and informative way to find out the options from one of Centre for Sight’s expert surgeons. The seminar starts at 7pm at their dedicated eye hospital on the Turners Hill Rd. Places can be booked by calling 01342 306020 or emailing enquiries@centreforsight.com

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The Majority of our businesses are East Grinstead based!

Art/Framers Objet D’Art

13 Beauty Muse Makeup

10 Diana Beauty

11 Electrolysis

17 Blinds & Curtains Elizabeth Designs 31 Café/Function Venue/ Restaurant/Bar Yew Lodge

28 The Swan Bar & Restaurant 16 Children’s Activities & Products/Education Tiny Tigers Day Nursery 21 Felt Good

7 Blackland Farm

7 French Tuition

7 Private Art Tuition 7 Maths Tuition

7 Children’s Toys, Bramble Corner 7 Cleaning Services Supreme Oven Cleaning 31 Senior Services

31 Computer/Website Design Services Willis IT Services

6 Amber Computer Services 6 Computer Studio 6 Dogs Dog Walking/Behaviourist 13 Dental Riverview Dental Centre 18,19 Doors Sussex Doors

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East Grinstead Living: BT Fault line: Chequer Mead Box Office: Citizen’s Advice Bureau: East Grinstead Learning Centre: East Grinstead Library: East Grinstead Sports Club: East Grinstead Town Council: East Grinstead Visitor Information: Electricity & Gas Emergency: Help Point at the Library: Olympos, East Grinstead : Local Police: 2011 • East Grinstead Living July 2010

Natcon

29 Fitness/Health/Wellbeing Centre for Sight

14 Lotte Berk

11 Marcus Woodman 11 Family Chiropractic Clinic 17 Michael Wall

15 FootLady

9 Paul Masters Massage 11 Garden Services JH Vartan

24 MGC

23 DR Newland Tree Care 25 Green Machines 25 East Grinstead Lawns 24 Bartletts Tree Services 23 Imberhorne Lane Nursery 22 Atrium

23 Pete Payne

23 Hair Care Roots Hair Studio 17 The Salon at Wealden House 11 Michael Todd Hairdressing 11 Home Maintenance Services & Products Mid Sussex Timber 2 Quinn Electrical Services 20 PLP Services

31 Paint it Now

31 Wealdens Construction Services 32,33 AI Plumbing

39 James Lowe Plumbing 39 Beeches Builders Ltd. 33 Allzones Roofing

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Steve Cook Building MDH Painters & Decorators MM Walker Home Maintenance Kitchens Absolutely Kitchens Kitchens Bespoke Pest Control Dick Clark

Expest Wasp Control APM

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Solicitors Hodkin & Company Transport Services GB Executive Travel Weddings/Occasions Affordable Wedding Cars Weightloss Rachel Ricketts

Window Services As Good As New Sussex & Surrey Doors Duke Window Services

Local Post Office: Meridian FM Office: Mid Sussex County Council: Police Station at East Court: Princess Royal Hospital: Queen Victoria Hospital: Royal Mail, East Grinstead: Scott Cinema: Samaritans: Taxi: Water Emergency: WSCC Area Highways: EG Volunteer Point

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