East Grinstead Living November Edition

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

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

This month we have a local take on ‘the Downton Abbey Effect’ that no doubt we’ve all noticed. A big thank you to local vintage shop, ‘Wear it Again Sam’ for their assistance in bringing this article to you.

Chequer Mead celebrates it’s 15th Anniversary, we’ve supported Chequer Mead since our inception and so mark this occasion with our, ‘VIVA CHEQUER MEAD’ piece.

Our recipe this month chooses a local sweet dish, Sussex Pond Pudding, that is currently seeing a revival - no doubt on the wave of the trend to support local producers.

Please remember to support your local businesses when you can. The majority of our advertisers are based in the immediate East Grinstead area.

We welcome all your feedback.

Have a wonderful start to the holiday season!

With Best Wishes, Tally & Chris The East Grinstead Living Team

Contents Recipe Page

6

The Downton Abbey Effect

10

Quick Quiz/Sudoku

14

Don’t Mess with an Old Dog

18

Viva Chequer Mead

18

Miss Moneywise Tips

20

Gardening Tips

22

Hire Fitness Competition

24

Charity Page

26

What’s On

28

Agony Aunt

29

In Remembrance

30

What the Dickens…

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Index

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An Old Traditional Local Treat

Sussex Pond Pudding

Try this at home!

Recipe by Chef

Dean Samsudin

at the Brambletye Hotel

Our most popular pudding at the Brambletye: Suet pastry with a bitter-sweet filling. The name refers to the liquid that oozes from the pudding when served.

Ingredients Method 1. Butter 4 x 250ml/8floz heatproof pudding basins.

Pastry 400gm/13oz self-raising flour 200gm/7oz suet

3. Roll the dough to 3-4mm/1/4” thick and then cut out 4 circles big enough to line the basins – a side plate is a good size to use as a template.

Pinch of salt 125ml/4floz milk

4. Cut one quarter of each circle. Place remaining three-quarters in each basin, bringing the 2 cut edges together to overlap a little bit. Push the pastry down into the basins, taking care to seal the overlap by pressing firmly. Keep the remaining quarter to use as lids.

125ml/4floz water Filling 2 lemons Unsalted butter Demerara sugar

2. For the Pastry: mix the flour, suet and salt in a large bowl. Then, mixing with your fingers, add the milk and start to work into a dough. When you have added all the milk, start with the water - you may not need all of it. Keep working till you have a dough you can roll out with a rolling pin.

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5. To make filling, weigh the lemons and then weigh out the same amount of butter and sugar. Cut the lemons into ½” square chunks. Do the same with the butter. Mix in bowl with sugar and then fill the basins.

6. Now roll remaining pastry into circles and fit as lids. Pinch the lining firmly together to seal. Cover each pudding with foil, place in a steamer with tight fitting lid over a saucepan of simmering water. Boil gently for 3 hours – keep an eye on the water level and top up when needed.

7. To serve remove foil, turn out into bowl and serve with a thick dollop of Jersey Cream.

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inspired outfits for our readers.

Her words mirror the national trend: “Downton Abbey has definitely had an effect. We’ve seen a big increase in the sales of cravats, braces, Edwardianstyle blouses, pearls and faux-fur stoles. Hats have been popular since we started just over a year ago and we’re currently selling lots of tweed caps and jackets as well as skirts and capes.”

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For all of those that have lived and loved the 2nd series you’ll be pleased to know that the fashion world is helping to continue the dream with Downton-inspired pieces for all to emulate the elegance of the Crawley sisters.

It’s current exhibition brings the day-to-day life of the twenties, in which Standen enjoyed it’s heyday, to visual reality.

As the present becomes more futuristic by the day, how uncanny is our yearning for the past…

Sales of cravats, fur, silk gloves, empire-line velvet dresses and strings of pearls across the country have surged.

We asked Fiona Friend, owner of the town’s vintage shop, Wear it Again Sam, to put together some Downton

Outfits by Wear it Again Sam

e can proudly say a part of this area will indelibly live on in Downton Abbey’s second series with all railway scenes having been filmed at our very own Bluebell Railway. Chris Knibbs their operations manager told us, “It’s a great series. We were very honoured to have them. We met some of the cast, they were all very friendly. Among other things we had to change the signage to ‘Downton’ for authenticity.

Filming took place back in March as the last episodes were being written”.

Anticipating, with baited breathe, the probable announcement of a third series, what can we possibly do in the interim? Well any continuation would surely usher in the roaring twenties. So for those that wish to get ahead & scrub up on the ‘ins’of the day visit local Standen House for a decent dose of historical learning.

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Don’t mess with an old dog.

An old German Shepherd starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he’s lost. Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch.

The old German Shepherd thinks, “Oh, oh! I’m in deep trouble now!”

Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat.

Just as the panther is about to leap, the old German Shepherd exclaims loudly, “Boy, that was one delicious panther! I wonder, if there are any more around here?”

Hearing this, the young panther halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees.

“Whew!” says the panther, “That was close!

That old German Shepherd nearly had me!”

Meanwhile, a squirrel who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the panther. So, off he goes.

The squirrel soon catches up with the panther, spills the beans, and strikes a deal for himself with the panther.

The young panther is furious at being made a fool of and says, “Here, squirrel, hop on my back and see what’s going to happen to that conniving canine!”

Now, the old German Shepherd sees the panther coming with the squirrel on his back and thinks, “What am I going to do now?”

But instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn’t seen them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old German Shepherd says...

“Where’s that squirrel? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another panther!”

Moral of this story...

Don’t mess with the old dogs... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery!

Brilliance only come with age and experience.

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VIVA

CHEQUER MEAD The Church of England started to build National schools and in 1861 opened one in East Grinstead on Slaughterhouse Mead. This unattractive name was changed to Chequer Mead – Mead, meaning meadow, and ‘Cheque’ from the chequer board pattern on the Sackville family’s shield.

In late 1990 with the Cannon Cinema and the Adeline Genee Theatre closed East Grinstead was described as a ‘cultural desert’.

A few years later the dream was realised to place the arts fittingly in the heart of the town.

When Earl De La Warr, a member of the Sackville family, died his executors needed to sell the site of the former Chequer Mead School to pay Death Duties. With less than a month to act the Council purchased it for £300,000.

Chequer Mead opened its doors in Autumn 1996 with a small team of staff, supported by more than 100 enthusiastic volunteers.

Since it’s inception, the Friends of Chequer Mead have added more than £75,000 worth of extra facilities.

Performances have raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Hundreds of young people have made it onto and behind the professional stage through their experiences.

Some of the staff

Chequer Mead, one of town jewels, exudes art & culture which thousands have enjoyed and benefitted from over the years.

Long may it live on.

Visit Chequer Mead on Saturday 12th November at the Open day from 11am – 3pm. There’s an Exhibition in the Gallery, face painting and Backstage Tours. Chequer Mead vouchers to be won in the Cup Cake competition and Children’s Painting competition. More details on www.chequermead.org.uk

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East Grinstead Living • November 2011

20 • Children/Education

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

Shrubs and Trees Most ornamentals have entered dormancy so now is a good time to transplant trees and shrubs. When lifting ensure you dig out a large a root ball as possible. Have the new hole already prepared so that the roots are out of the ground for the shortest time. Large trees and shrubs will need staking to stop them rocking during the winter months. Keep them staked until the roots have a chance to develop to anchor them. Prune evergreen to shape. Lift and store Begonia, Dahlia and Gladiolus.

Plant Crocus, Daffodils, Freesias, Hyacinth and Tulips

Fruit and Vegetables

Cut the tops off your asparagus plants, and add a winter dressing of well-rotted manure to the bed. Cover strawberries 6 – 8cm deep with hay or straw. Secure your raspberry canes to stakes to protect them from wind damage. Once fruit trees have dropped their leaves they can be sprayed with a winter wash to clear up overwintering pests and diseases. Always follow the instructions on the bottle.

Lawns

If you haven’t already applied an autumn type of lawn fertilizer (20-9-9), now is the time to do it.

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24 • health and beauty

Is Vibration Training the fitness short-cut of the century?

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East Grinstead Living • November 2011

The Swan, Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5ER Proud Sponsors of this Charity Page

Bringing Festive Joy 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of the Town’s Christmas Lights provided by the Christmas Lights Committee, a community fund raising group set up by the Town Council, Chamber of Commerce and community groups. Since 1981 the festive display has expanded to cover the main shopping area of the Town and is one of the largest displays of its type in the area. From mid-November to the first days of January the Lights provide a welcoming festive atmosphere enjoyed by local residents and visitors and importantly promote the Town’s businesses.

Unlike many towns the Lights are not funded by the ‘Council’ although the Town Council and Business Association provide small annual grants. The total costs of the Lights this year will be in excess of £14,000 of which at least £9,000 has to be raised from community fund raising (taking into account the balance being provided by businesses and grants). Every penny therefore donated to the Committee is used within the scheme, each year 2000 bulbs are replaced, insurance and electricity has to be paid, and the installation of course is carried out by professional contractors in compliance with Health and Safety Rules.

We saw last year that other towns of a similar size across the country either reduced their displays drastically, or cut them out altogether.

As the lights are loved by traders, visitors and people of the town alike we are dedicatedly

working hard to keep our Town’s light, which give so much festive joy, shining on. Please, therefore, dig deep to help support it.

A street collection will be held on the 19th November, all donations towards the cost of the Lights are gratefully received and should be sent to the Committee c/o 7 Mill Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4DE. The Committee can be rightly proud of its record in providing the Town with festive lights over the last 29 years but can only do so with the financial support of both the businesses and the public.

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What’s On:

November 2011

Wednesday 9th November Coffee Morning, Lingfield Lodge: All are welcome to join in. Cake sale and a raffle. All proceeds go towards providing treats for residents. London Road, East Grinstead, 10.30 – 12 noon. Call: 01342 321782.

Thursday 10th November Lecture Lunch at Standen ‘The Beale Household’ - Learn about the lives of the Beale family at Standen with speaker Marilyn Greatorex. Starts at 10am – 2:15pm. Booking essential 01342 323029.

Saturday – Monday, 12th - 14th November Art Exhibition/Open Weekend. Cogcraft Art Studio, Clockhouse Lane, Nutley . See the latest pastel landscape paintings, prints and cards by 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.

Saturday 12th November The Friends of the College of St. Barnabas’s Autumn Fair, a fundraising event. Stalls, Raffle, coffee etc. All are welcome. 10.00-12 noon.

Blackberry Lane Lingfield RH7 6NJ (Next door to Dormans Station). The College of St. Barnabas is a residential community for retired Anglican clergy, wives and widows. It was founded in 1899. Email cyntie.taylor@gmail .com, 01342 322 494.

Wednesday 16th – Saturday 19th November Forest Players present ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ by Brian Friel at Forest Row Village Hall. 7.45pm (bar opens 7.15pm)Tickets £10 (concessions available) from Bullfrog Music, Ship Street, East Grinstead, Foresta Travel, Hartfield Road, Forest Row or phone 01342 323640 Friday 18 November East Grinstead Society: A Ramble through the Victorian Weald, a talk illustrated by an original Victorian magic lantern and slides, by Peter Gillies at 7.30 pm. Main Hall, East Court.

Friday 18th November Age Concern East Grinstead annual race night. £12 per head to include a fish and chip supper and dessert. A great fun night for all. At the Meridian Hall, 7pm start, including a licence bar.

Call 01342 327046 for your tickets.

Friday 18th November Lecture Lunch at Standen ‘Mr Edison and his fabulous phonograph’. 10am – 2pm. Join collector and restorer Howard Hope as he charts the history of the gramophone. Booking essential 01342 323029 Sunday 20th November St Catherine’s Hospice Santa Run, Chartham Park, Registration from 8.30am – 9.15am, Run starts at 9.30am. www.stch.org.uk/christmas

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

Monday 21st November East Grinstead Natural History Society Talk: Not Ours but Ours to Look after, Les Lockett Conservator for National Parks at 7.45pm, St Barnabus Church Hall, Dunnings Road. Contact: 01342 324955 Saturday 26th November Lingfield Lodge Open Morning Come and look around our sheltered housing accommodation, a lovely house set amid beautiful gardens with a real community feel. London Road, East Grinstead. 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Call: 01342 321782.

Saturday 26th November St Mary’s School Christmas Fayre. Lots of festive delights await you, such as having your photo taken with Father Christmas, crafts to be made in our Kids Crafts Workshop and more. 2 – 5pm. For further details contact Jan Robertshaw on 07779 251854.

Sunday 27th November Sunday lunch at Yew Lodge is a very relaxed affair. Your meal is served in our splendid Dining Room/Conservatory and if it appeals, take a stroll around our 10 acre gardens – to make the whole occasion a special afternoon, not just a meal. 12 – 4pm. www.yewlodge.co.uk Friday 2nd December The Meads School Christmas Fair: lots of stalls, games & refreshments. See Santa. Mill Way, E. Grinstead. 3pm - 5.30pm Until Jan 29th East Grinstead Museum Exhibition:The Changing Face of East Grinstead exhibition. For more details: www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk

What’s On at Chequer Mead Until Wednesday 9th November Gallery Exhibition Losing the Thread Friday 11th November at 7:30pm A.M.Productions presents We Three Kings of Rock & Roll Saturday 12th November at 7:30pm Chequer Mead Friends presents Cue Music Friday 11th Nov to Wednesday 16th Nov Gallery Exhibition: Chequer Mead’s Crystal 15th Anniversary Exhibition Thursday 17th Nov to Saturday 19th Nov Imberhorne School presents: Oliver!

Friday 18th November to Wednesday 30th November - Gallery Exhibition: ShedArt Sunday 20th November at 7:00pm - An Audience with Tony Strudwick Tuesday 22nd November at 1:30pm - Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents The Woolmer Music Group Thursday 24th Nov to Saturday 26th Nov Copthorne Players presents ‘Allo ‘Allo Monday 28th November at 7:30pm - Ariel Drama Academy presents an evening of Song, Drama, and Dance

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When I go to the park with my children, I let my kids play quite freely within reason and that includes playing with sticks they find and climbing trees. It seems natural.

I see that some parents don’t let their children play with sticks as they seem to feel someone will be hurt by one. Also some parents become very anxious at the idea of children climbing trees.

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Sylvia says Dear Adele,

I certainly don’t agree with wrapping kids in cotton wool. As a child I was a complete Tom boy and would play bow and arrows and conkers with my cousins. Have the courage of your convictions and let your kids do what kids do - climb trees and making swords out of sticks! Don’t be bothered about what other people say. Be confident in your own choices and stick by a code of conduct that works for your family. (Unless of course, your kids are bullying or deliberately hurting other kids!) But let your kids roam free. In my experience, the kids that are strictly parented tend to go wild as soon as they are away from their parents.

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In Remembrance In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

In Flanders Fields, By John McCrae 1915

What the Dickens is happening in the High Street this Christmas?

The High Street traders are holding another of their ever-popular ‘Twas the Sunday before Christmas’ events on Sunday 18th December, 10am - 4pm. Continuing their tradition of celebrating with a Dickensian theme, the traders are offering special prizes this year for children dressed up in a suitable ‘Dickensian’ theme.

So now’s the time to look around the house and find something that can be adapted into a costume. “We’re looking forward to seeing lots of chimney sweeps and perhaps some Alice in Wonderlands and maybe the odd Mad Hatter too.” Said High Street Trader Carole Weighell. The High Street will once again return to the 1800’s with the smell of hot roast chestnuts and barrel organs churning out seasonal tunes. One thing’s for sure with all the shopkeepers dressed up too, you are really going to think that you’ve stepped back in time!

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