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Dear Residents

Welcome to the next edition of the East Grinstead Living.

This month we’re extremely happy to be able to bring you an interview with world renowned wildlife artist David Shepherd, CBE, resident of Hammerwood, East Grinstead. As well as explaining how he started painting wildllife and why he choose to live here he also gives us a slight insight into his “happiest commission”: a portrait of the Queen Mother. The second part of the interview will come next month.

On the subject of royalty we’re looking forward to the upcoming Royal Wedding, along with the rest of the country. We asked several East Grinstead based businesses who provide wedding services what their tips would be for Wills & Kate on their big day. Flick through to the end of the publication for a happy read.

On our charity page is the story of a local boy named Thomas and his parents Hope 4 Thomas campaign to fund an operation that will change his life.

We find out the latest kitchen trends for this spring from local kitchen showroom proprietor, Rachael Workman.

Ladies! Enter our Competition to win a fabulous pair of shoes! men can enter too and gives their wives/ partners/girlfriends a treat!

Thank you for supporting our local businesses, the majority of which are East Grinstead based.

If you’re a local charity or community group drop us a line and we may y Keep this hand well be able to give you extra the phone by promotion you need. as you’ll never know when All the best, you’ll need a Tally & Chris local service

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Contents David Shepherd Interview

6,8

People in our Community

10

Quotes

12

Kitchen Trend for Spring ‘11

14

Gardening tips

16

Coles Estate Agents

20

Hope 4 Thomas

26

Quick Quiz

28

Kate & William on their Big Day

30,32

Shoe Competition

33

Diana’s Beauty Secret

34

What’s On

36

Index

38 Cover photo by Becky Thomas

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David Shepherd

David Shepherd, CBE, lives in Hammerwood, East Grinstead.

He’s known internationally as one of the world’s leading wildlife artists.

Throughout his career he has therefore tried to do all he can to repay the enormous debt he feels he owes wildlife.

In 1984 he established the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation to channel his own conservation efforts that continue to make a real difference to wildlife.

David is perhaps lesser known for his portraits, which include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

His life as an artist and conservationist has featured in many TV programmes, including the BBC’s ‘This is Your Life’ (1990).

© Becky Thomas

David celebrates his 80th birthday in April and will be marking the occasion with a fundraising dinner at the Natural History Museum hosted by Michael Parkinson on 6th May 2011.

Tally (Editor) had the good fortune to interview him at his home.

The first question I had was why he choose East Grinstead to live. He admits that some people have asked him why he would choose this town with it’s permanent traffic gridlock? (the bottle necks evidently leave a lasting impression).

Augmenting this, on the A22 there’s not much else to see but a Homebase, Macdonalds, etc.… “The top part of the High Street is beautiful.. I’ve got the impression that in recent months the town is trying to make itself even more attractive… And people are so friendly around here,” He told me.

Peace & tranquility at home are a very important part of David’s life and essentially why he settled in this neck of the woods.

Having lived in Hascombe, Surrey, in a country house, they had realised it was time to move on.

David explained, “same old thing, (the house) was originally built 500 years ago, on a track that then became a road, that then became a highway. The articulated trucks discovered it as a short cut… They would come belting down the road, hitting the trees… if you were out in the garden you could hardly hear yourself speak because of the noise”. A circle was drawn around the Surrey base of his conservation charity and East Grinstead was funnily enough right on the line.

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“You can stand out in the garden and not hear a sound except birds singing… it’s unique to be so near to London and yet not be able to hear anything except birdsong”.

Indeed, while waiting in his lounge it was so serenely quiet that the sound of my mobile was almost a momentary shock - extremely rare in this day & age!

His current residence dates back to 1490 and he admitted he couldn’t live in anything modern. “The older I get, the more I love living in the past for a hundred reasons.”

He admitted he’s a grumpy old man, “there’s just so much to grump about… The Health & Safety act, children growing up now can’t do anything because of the danger angle… you can’t play in the woods, you can’t fool about… all our daughters broke arms (as children); it’s all part of growing up... (it’s) all being dissipated now.”

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sure doesn’t happen often”.

She told David how she never had time to chat to anyone, as she’s always shaking hands.

“She so enjoyed speaking about Africa, we talked about all the memories. I got away with outrageous things, used to turn up dressed like this (points to trousers complete with dabs upon dabs of dried oil colour) … she said something like: ‘modern art’”.

We go on to talk about the RAF’s “Bomber Command Memorial” recently featured with a double page spread in the Daily Express, a cause close to his heart.

“50 years overdue is shameful.

Only now, when they’re nearly all passed away… Acres of stuff about the Battle of Britain, but the RAF’s Bomber Command never gets a mention...55 thousand plus young guys didn’t come back…We have planning permission just need to raise a bit more”.

David’s asked to support so many charities, and it’s impossible to get involved with all of them, but because of his debt of gratitude to the RAF he jumped at the chance with the memorial fund.

“I owe so much of my success to the RAF. I’ve flown with them all over the world for 40 years.

They commissioned my first wildlife painting in 1960 which changed my life… They flew me to Kenya as their guest and asked for an original painting for the officers mess but said, ‘we don’t want bloody airplanes as we fly them all day’…”.

sun was shining in the wrong position. “To see it turn around and go the other way for me was a terrific thrill!”.

A topical subject these days (with the recently released and much-accoladed film, The Kings Speech), my ears especially perked up when he mentioned the late Queen Mother: “A few weeks after that I was commissioned to paint the Queen Mother’s portrait at Clarence House... She asked, ‘how do you manage to paint the Ark Royal one minute and my portrait the next?’ which was her favourite ship by coincidence, ‘there’s no difference ma’am,’ I answered… realising what terrible trouble I was about to get into... she just laughed. She was lovely. I think painting the Queen Mother has to be one of my happiest commissions. I had 6 one hour sessions... She offered another session as she’d so enjoyed talking, which I’m

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“She kept me waiting one morning and she said, ‘I’m so sorry to keep you waiting Mr. Shepherd, I’ve been up the road having coffee with my daughter’…… isn’t that lovely”.

He admitted that only 2 people have truly stopped him in his tracks one was Queen Mother, the other Neil Armstrong.

It was obvious that David’s had a fantastically full & thrilling life and feels extremely lucky.

For the conclusion of this interview see next month’s issue.

For more information & how to support the Bomber Command Memorial visit: www.rafbombercommand.com For more information & how to support David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation visit: www.davidshepherd.org

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The People in Our Communi ty

This month we interview

Peter Arnstein

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Subsequently, becoming involved in the renovation of the old Burns Unit, which was imbued with new life as the McIndoe Surgical Centre.

1. What do you like most about what you do?

Beyond the technical achievement, I greatly enjoy the restoration of confidence displayed by patients. In particular, a case such as a mother and daughter we recently treated, where the mother received breast reconstruction following cancer and the daughter then found a lump which thankfully proved to be benign, but was removed. Both ladies were completely happy with their new outlook on life and the way surgery had saved them.

2. What is the hardest part of your community role?

The hardest part is accepting the schism between what can be achieved for people with Plastic Surgery versus the financial restraints in the NHS. 3. Why did you decide to work in this area?

Having explored numerous facets of surgery, Plastic Surgery particularly appealed because it demands technical excellence.

4. What’s the best thing about living in the East Grinstead area?

I am a country boy at heart and East Grinstead offers that environment. I cycle to work using bike paths and back roads, which is a daily joy to me.

5. What has been the highlight of the year so far?

At the time of writing I would say the potential for true democratic reform in North Africa and Egypt.

6. What’s your favourite film?

Doctor Zivago and the impact it made on a naive 15 year old.

7. What’s your favourite one-liner?

“I wouldn’t take my advice if I were you”.

8. Who or what is the biggest inspiration to what you do?

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KITCHEN TRENDS FOR SPRING ‘11

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COLOURS Kitchens are definitely becoming a much more colourful affair.

Often we are designing kitchens now that are either painted using colours like Duck Egg Blue or Sage along with the more

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

Vegetables

If the weather is suitable sow beetroot, broad beans, carrots, leeks, lettuce and other salad leaves.

Also onions, parsnips, peas, radish, spinach, summer cabbage and cauliflowers. Ensure the ground is friable. Follow instructions on the packet for sowing depths. Plant onion sets, shallots and garlic. At the end of the month plant early chitted potatoes and put maincrop potatoes in trays or boxes to chit. Regularly hoe vegetable beds so weeds are not taking available moisture or nutrients.

Fruit Garden

For an early crop of strawberries bring potted plants into the greenhouse. Water well and feed. If your rhubarb is pushing through, cover it with an upturned bucket to exclude light. This will encourage the plant to produce tender pink shoots. Mulch fruit with your own compost or wellrotted farm manure but ensure it does not touch the stems of each plant as this can cause them to rot.

Roses

Continue pruning large-flowered and cluster-flowered roses. Then give them a feed. Shrub roses should not be pruned in the spring, as you won’t get flowers.

However, you can feed and mulch shrub roses now. This is the best month for planting new roses. Never plant a new rose in soil that has grown a rose previously. The new one will suffer from rose transplant sickness. If you must have a rose in a particular place you should change the soil at least 1 metre all around the planting hole and 1 metre deep.

Lawns

Raise the mowing height for the first cut of the season. New lawns can be made using turf but it is best to wait until late in the month or even into April before sowing grass seed. Towards the end of the month feed the lawn with high nitrogen fertilizer.

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Cole’s Estate Agents, a new business with historic roots in East Grinstead

a corner shop on Lingfield Road where many of their customers remembered his old family fondly.

“East Grinstead is a fantastic town with a great sense of community. It boasts a village feel but because it’s a town, residents have access to an excellent array of amenities, good schools and great transport links into London.”

Cole’s is a recently established Estate Agency which celebrated its launch in September 2010.

Matthew Cole, Partner, has lived most of his life in East Grinstead.

His family have lived in the town for generations, so far back in fact that knowledge of his first East Grinsteadian ancestors have been lost to history.

Matthew’s maternal great grandfathers were familiar figures

By opening Cole’s Estate Agents, Matthew, joined by his wife Victoria, are the next family generation to open a business in the town thereby showing the same confidence in the town’s future as his forbears.

Matthew says, “East Grinstead is a fantastic town with a great sense of community. It boasts a village feel but because it’s a town, residents have access to an excellent array of amenities, good schools and great transport links into London.”

With a proven record & years of experience in the estate agency industry, Matthew & his team are thrilled to have the opportunity to combine local knowledge with their industry skills. in the town, one of whom having his own coal merchant business, Whites, on Railway Approach - see picture. The other being the first caretaker of the newly built Grammar School (now Imberhorne Lower School) after serving in the Navy during the Great War. His great-grandmother, grandmother and great-aunt were all lucky survivors of the ‘The Whitehall’ cinema bombing during the Second World War. In the 1990s his parents bought

Since Cole’s launch people are starting to see what can be offered to clients and word is spreading that Cole’s is a professional and friendly agency that offers exceptional customer service.

To find out more visit www.colesestateagents.com or visit them in their offices at 18 High Street, East Grinstead. To arrange a free, no obligation valuation call: 01342 324616.

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Hope 4 Thomas www.hope4thomas.com Our family lives in East Grinstead, myself, Adam, my wife Cinzia, and our 2 boys, James 7 and Thomas 4. Although a happy and determined little boy, Thomas suffers from Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy.

His condition means that his muscles are extremely stiff, and he cannot walk properly, run, etc. Cerebral palsy is incurable, and in this country is treated with a series of painful operations on his legs, and possibly his hips whilst he grows up. As he gets older and heavier, his muscles will not be able to cope, which may very well result in him becoming wheelchair bound.

Thomas has been accepted for an operation which is performed in St Louis in the USA, which would permanently release the spasticity in Thomas’s legs, and allow him to walk properly, and even run, as well as do all the other things that children take for granted. To help pay for this life changing procedure, we’ve set up the Hope 4 Thomas Fund to try and raise the £45,000 needed by June.

Numerous fundraising events have been arranged to help us to reach our target and we’ve had lots of help & support so far.

Here are some organised events (more listed on our website): Saturday 19th March. Thomas’ Quiz Night, at Sackville School, Main Hall, East Grinstead. Tickets are £10 per person and include a fish and chip meal.

You can bring your own drink, and there will also be a luxury raffle in aid of Hope 4 Thomas.

Saturday 16th April. Fundraising Abseil, 28 Dignwall Road, Croydon. Anyone interested in being sponsored to abseil this 10 storey building should contact us. Be daring, be caring. It’s an easy train journey or drive up to Croydon Wednesday 20th April. Thomas’ Curry Night at Nizam Restaurant, East Grinstead. A buffet will be served between 6.30pm and 11pm for only £15 per

head, with £10 per person going directly to Hope 4 Thomas. Come and enjoy a lovely meal whilst making a significant contribution to Hope 4 Thomas.

Saturday 14th May. Thomas’ May Ball, with

Grand Auction. Tickets are £50 per head and include a champagne reception, 3 course meal, half a bottle of wine per person, and entertainment. The Grand Auction includes such fabulous prizes as Take That tickets, England football tickets, Airline flights, Derren Brown tickets, various hotel breaks, and more. All will go to the highest bidder on the night.

The hotel has also kindly offered a discounted rate on their rooms to our guests.

We are looking for people, or businesses, to attend these events, to donate, either directly to Thomas’ fund or items for auction or raffle.

Please help Thomas to achieve his potential, and to have a happy, more fulfilling and less painful life, thank you.

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Which female warriors in Asia Minor supported Troy against the Greeks?

The ancient Italian town of Pompeii and a great number of its inhabitants were buried when a volcano near Naples erupted in 79AD. Name the great volcano, which is now a tourist attraction.

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What tips do East Grinstead businesses have?

Since November 16th when the Royal engagement was announced the whole world has gone “Kate & Wills” mad. Just one random statistic that I recently came across: “708% increase in London searches from the Netherlands following the royal wedding announcement”.

From Chinese factories going into mass production of Royal Wedding souvenirs to America where a film is being made about their romance, we simply can’t get enough.

We asked several East Grinstead based businesses who provide wedding services what tips they would give the happy couple on their big day, given the chance.

Emma Tindley, Designer Bridal Boutique

Simon Stewart Photography

Kate should wear something very simple and fitted to just below the hip line. Sleeves are an absolute must for any royal bride and are coming back into fashion. I always say to girls they must go for the dream dress and not for the one which suits the venue or type of wedding or to please others. Don’t have any regrets about your dress after the big day, but look back at it and love it as much as you did on the day.

When choosing a photographer make sure they are somebody you feel comfortable with. The photographer will be with you for much of your day and the more relaxed you are the better your photographs will be.

Stay true to your style and have the big meringue or the slim fitted number, it’s the one day in your life you can truly wear the dress of your dreams. See advert on page 31.

Suitables of Lingfield, Bridal Shoes Make sure your bridal shoes fit you well and are comfortable, if you can ‘wear them in’ before the big day it is a good idea.

When choosing your bridal shoes think about the possibility of dyeing them after the wedding to get more use from them. See advert on page 33.

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Always ask to see a portfolio from the photographer, preferably a whole wedding allowing you to see all the images captured and not just a select few.

Cheap is not always best. With today’s digital cameras there are plenty of friends and uncle’s that may offer to do your wedding photography for you. It is not until you receive your photographs back you then wish you had paid that little bit more. Don’t take a chance with your wedding day memories. See advert on page 31.

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Rose’s Beauty Room,

Michael Todd Hairdressing,

Aim to have a couple of facials before the big day to get your skin in tip top condition

If you choose a style that is completely, “not you”, then you’ll have your attention on yourself the whole day when you would rather it be on enjoying the big day and your time with your guests. You want to look absolutely gorgeous but you don’t want to look like an “ornate Christmas tree”, so choose something that you’re relaxed with at the same time. See advert on page 33

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What’s On

– March 2011

Friday 4th – Tuesday 15th March Telling Tales Exhibition at Chequer Mead’s Greenstede Gallery - An exhibition bringing together exciting and unpredictable work of seven artists.

In a time of the sound bytes, this show provides a refreshing alternative in an evocative gallery space.

9:00 am - 7:30 pm Saturday 12th March Have you got TALENT? Do you want to PERFORM? Ashurst Wood Village Players are holding a TALENT SHOW on @ The Village Centre - 7.30 pm onwards, with a Workshop from 10.00 until 4.00 run by Specialist Coaches who will also help with ideas if you need them! Performance Fee (Age 14 +) £5 per act - Audience tickets £2.50 (with Licensed Bar & Raffle in the evening). For more details please contact 01342 313322 or e-mail:ashurstwoodplayers@hotmail.co.uk Friday 18th March Ashdown Rambling Club’s Sybil Martin Memorial Event at the Meridian Hall, East Court, East Grinstead. “A History of The South Downs”, An illustrated talk by David Sawyer, Vice Chairman of The South Downs Society. Doors open at 7.30pm.

Free admission to club members, non-members £2.

Refreshments included Email barrtim_lesley@hotmail. com or call 01342 321842 Friday 18th March – Wednesday 23rd March Journeys – 40 years through time and place. A rich feast of art from a husband and wife team Sarah & Mike Wallace. With a wide variety of techniques, together with both serious messages and humour.

10.00am daily (not Sunday) until 5.00pm. T: 07775 701547. Greenstede Gallery, Chequer Mead, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Friday 25th March Age Concern East Grinstead are holding a charity fund raising Quiz and Curry night at their day centre at Swan Mead, East Grinstead. Tickets are £15 a head, to include the quiz and a delicious homecooked three course Indian meal. Teams are of 6 people but we are happy to find you a team to join. T: 01342 327046.

Friday 1st April Old Records and Music. Malcolm Powell will be and talking about collecting old records and music from the 30s to the early 50s. He will also be playing some selected songs. 8.00 pm at East Court Mansion.

Members free, non-members £2.50 Saturday 2nd April Life Show East Grinstead, Free. Healthy lifestyle: 40+ stands with ideas for sports and leisure activities and ways to enjoy a healthier life. Health checks, advice and information. Plus: free live entertainment and refreshments! 10am - 1pm Jubilee Community Centre. Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HL Contact: 01342 328080 East Grinstead Council March 2011 • East Grinstead Living

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

Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th April Forest Players present “The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband” by Debbie Isitt at Forest Row Village Hall at 7.45pm. Tickets £8 available from Bullfrog Music, Ship Street, East Grinstead or phone 01342 323640 East Grinstead Bowling club seek both new and experienced bowlers for the new season starting in April. Come and have a trial session. Bowls provided.

All you need is flat shoes. Phone Club Captain Bill Apps 01342 325928 or bill.apps@btinternet.com.

Ace Club for the unattached. We are a friendly Social club for unattached men and women (mainly in 40s – 60s) and and meet locally for regular social events including pub nights, darts evenings, walks, theatre trips, etc. To find out more call Linda: 01342 321683 Lingfield Art team would like to remind you that the annual Lingfield Art Exhibition in July. We look forward to seeing all the work you have produced and welcome work from new artists to the show.

The website for entries opens in March. Visit: www.lingfieldart.org for more information. email: lingfieldart@btinternet.com

What’s On at Chequer Mead

SATURDAY 12TH MARCH AT 2.30PM PREMIER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY PRESENTS CLASS OF 2011 - MUSIC HIGH SUNDAY 13TH MARCH AT 3.00PM & 7.30PM CMYT PRESENTS SON OF A PREACHER MAN THURSDAY 17 MARCH 7.30 PM CHRISTOPHER J A SMITH UK TO BEIJING – BY BICYCLE FRIDAY 18TH MARCH AT 8.00PM ACOUSTIC SUSSEX PRESENTS SANDI THOM (DATE CHANGED TO 18TH MARCH) SATURDAY 19TH MARCH AT 7.30PM ARIEL COMPANY THEATRE PRESENTS, ARIEL VOCALZONE - YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS TUESDAY 22ND MARCH 1.30PM – 2.30PM CHEQUER MEAD LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS LAURA SNOWDEN – CLASSICAL GUITAR WEDNESDAY 23RD MARCH WEST SUSSEX FIRE AND RESCUE SAFE DRIVE – STAY ALIVE THURSDAY 24TH MARCH AT 7.30PM FLAMENCOVISION PRESENTS JUAN MARTIN FLAMENCO FIRE AND SOUL SATURDAY 26TH MARCH AT 1.30PM AND 7.15PM THE DEBORAH LAMB THEATRE SCHOOL PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL SHOWCASE WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH FROM 7.00PM CUSINE STUDIO PRESENTS JAZZ CAFÉ FRIDAY 1ST APRIL AT 4.00PM TREFOIL MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL PRESENTS KING ARTHUR AND THE DRAGON

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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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Index

- Support Local Business

Accounts Derek Field

Beauty Muse Makeup

Diana Beauty

Electrolysis

Professional Hair & Make-up

By Alisha

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

The Swan Bar & Restaurant Children’s Activities/ Education Children’s House Montessori Nursery

Effective Education Centre Little Kickers

Blackland Farm

Guitar Tuition

French Tuition

Mathsjogs

Cleaning Services Blue Ribbon Cleaning Window Cleaning EGL Window Cleaning Supreme Oven Cleaning Clothes & Shoe Shops Private Collection Suitables

Computer/Website Design Services Willis IT Services

Hoocan IT Services Computer Studio Amber Computer Services Dental Riverview Dental Centre Estate Agent Cole’s

Food Wiltshire Farm Food Fitness/Health/Wellbeing Marcus Woodman

Useful Numbers

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:

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25 25 25 27 25 25 25 36 9 9 24 31 33 23 23 23 23 39 21 27 28

Family Chiropractic Clinic 37 Michael Wall

37 FootLady

33 Garage Village Garage

24 Garden Services/Centres NTC Garden & Landscaping 19 Alex Veniziani

19 JH Vartan

17 MGC

18 RGH

19 DR Newland Tree Care 19 Pete Payne

18 Green Machines 19 East Grinstead Lawns 17 Imberhorne Lane Nursery 16 Madgwicks Tree Care 17 Atrium

19 Bartletts

18 Glass & Doors Sussex Doors/Horsham Glass 7 Natcon

9 Hair Care Roots Hair Studio 35 Home Maintenance Services & Products Mid Sussex Timber 2 Quinn Electrical Services 5 Kindling n Things

18 Brooklands Carpentry 12 PLP Services

12 AI Plumbing

13 James Lowe Plumbing 13 Beeches Builders Ltd. 11 TGI Done Handyman 11 AS Tiling

12 John Bloom Plumbing & Heating

13 Gary Spurle Bathroom & Heating

13 MRJ Electrical Services 11 MM Roofing Contractor 10 Crystal Guttering 9 Bob Stone Painting & Decorating

12 MRM Plastering

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MDH Painters & Decorators 11 MM Walker Home Maintenance

12 Kitchens Absolutely Kitchens 15 Kitchens Bespoke 15 Pest Control Expest

19 Satellite, Aerial Specialists Norsat

22 Solicitors Hodkin & Company 27 Skiing Ski Wire Hire/Schuss Away 24 Transport Services GB Executive Travel 27 Western Cars

24 Weddings/Occasions Affordable Wedding Cars 31 Simon Stewart Photography 31 Emma Tindley Bridal Boutique 31 Roses Beauty Room 31 Michael Todd Hairdressing 33 Butterflies & Bows 31 Weightloss Rachel Ricketts

40 Window Services As Good As New 7 Duke Window Services 9 Natcon

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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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