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Dear Residents,

Whats inside this month

Welcome to our August issue! This is the month for summer holidays and relaxing, which we trust you’re doing plenty of! Honeybees needs lots of help this summer and we have two special articles about them, one from the EG Beekeeping Association and another featuring Ashdown Forest’s favourite fictional son, Winnie-thePooh.

06/07/2015

From 1984, onwards and upwards - pages 6,8

East Grinstead’s Matthew Spencer is currently starring Laughter, the Best Medicine in the West End production, - pages 12 1984. We have a fabulous Q&A with him on page 6.

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The Imberhorne Fairtrade Steering Group at their stall on the Fairtra Sharpthorne’s very Who is thetookFairest the main event of the Fortnight place (photo attached in email as own Superhome - 12 of them all? - 14

Thanks for all your feedback, it is always welcome. Fingers crossed for many memorable, sunny summer days. Tally & Chris East Grinstead Living To advertise call 01342 300152 info@egliving.co.uk www. egliving.co.uk

Keep BEElieving in the Honeybee page 16

The Wild Carrot - 26

History Notes - 30 Page 2 of 2

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 2015. The contents of this publication are written specifically for our readers, no part January be reproduced elsewhere without express and prior permission.

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From 1984, onwards and upwards

As we know George Orwell’s 1984, published in 1949, is one of the most influential novels in history. East Grinstead born Matthew Spencer is currently starring as protagonist Winston Smith in the highly acclaimed West End production of 1984 at the Playhouse Theatre, London. Here is a ‘Q&A’ with Matthew, whose thespian leanings were developed as a child growing up in our town: When did you first decide to get into acting? I’d always enjoyed performing the school plays when I was growing up, the first being ‘Oliver’ at primary school where I played Fagin. But I never really thought it was a thing I could do as a career. It was only after I got a place at Guildhall School of Music and Drama did I think this was something I could really pursue.

How long did you live in East Grinstead and what are your favourite memories of the town? I lived in EG until I went to drama school at 18. I loved my time at Sackville, where I started at the age of 11 and stayed on to do my A-levels. My drama teachers, Pam Griffiths, Robin Blanch and Joel Mansell were brilliant. I used to play cricket in the summer at Felbridge which I really miss, and spent my first nights out in what was then Jumpin’ Jacks/the Base and Martines. Very silly and happy memories of dancing. Were you in any local drama/theatre groups? I joined Forest Row Youth Theatre at the age of 13 after playing Bugsy Malone in their Summer School. I loved going to that every Saturday and entering Tunbridge Wells Festival with them. Again, some great teachers in Robin Shergold and Shane Hannam. After that stopped a few of us formed our own company called Stage Two and put in stuff ourselves. I also did a few shows with a Company of Friends, with my parents. What has helped you the most in propelling you into the West End? Going to drama school was a fantastic base and grounding to enter the industry. Doing the core work of your craft is invaluable for three years. But then the lesson really starts when you start working and try to glean as much from those directors and

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me and my career so they were obviously so pleased for me. My parents came to the press night in June and I’m so happy they could be there for that. What is the most challenging part of playing Winston Smith? Without giving too much away, it’s 101 minutes with no interval and I don’t leave the stage so it’s a stamina thing really. The play is so well constructed that the journey of the character is taken on the ride through what happens. So when, near the end, it really ramps up, the play takes you to that point on its own. actors who have much more experience than you. It’s a job that you’re forever learning which is why it remains interesting and exciting. How did you come to have the role of Winston Smith in 1984 at the Playhouse Theatre? I’d worked with one of the directors, Robert Icke, a few years before, on Romeo and Juliet. Then when Robert and Duncan, the co-creators, were workshopping the play, in 2013, which often happens for new writing, I was called in. I stayed with the show and been part of it in some capacity ever since. What was your family’s response to your getting the role? They were and have always been so supportive of

What is the highlight of being part of the 1984 cast? It’s a really special cast/ensemble to be part of. Everyone gets on, and even when grim things are happening in the play we all find something to laugh about. This also extends to the whole crew, stage management etc., all great people. What does the near future hold for you? We take the show to Melbourne in October and then in January we’re taking the show to the USA. First the west coast in LA, then Boston and Washington. That takes us through to April next year. Then who knows... We wish Matthew all the very best in his future career. For more information see: www.playhousetheatrelondon.com

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Laughter, the Best Medicine “Contact the Elderly”, East Grinstead group has been run by Malcolm Goman for the past 7 years. It is a group of volunteers who hold monthly tea parties, usually on the last Sunday of each month, in the local area for a small group of people who are over 75

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Who is the Fairest of them all?

Last month Imberhorne School beat other secondary schoo win the prestigious 'Fairtrade Fortnight Award' for Schools running, recognising the school’s activities during Fairtrade year.

The successful application was submitted by the Imberhorn Group who co-ordinates the Fairtrade movement in the sch

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The successful application was submitted by the Imberhorne Fairtrade Steering Group who co-ordinates the Fairtrade movement in the school. The school claimed the £350 prize which will be used to help further Fairtrade activities. To scoop the trophy, a portfolio was put together showing the judges everything done during Fairtrade Fortnight. Imberhorne’s entry

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The Imberhorne Fairtrade Steering Group at their stall on the Fairtrade Day, when stood out because the extent the main event of theofFortnight took place (photo attached in email as JPEG).

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Keep BEElieving in the Honeybee Oliver Sinclair of the East Grinstead Beekeeping Association provides us with a fabulous Q&A about this local beekeeping club and just how we can help our honey bees: What are EGBKA’s objectives? The EGBKA is a small group of enthusiastic hobbyist beekeepers based in EG and surrounding villages. Our aims are to promote and increase the local community’s understanding of helping honey bees and beekeeping by means of teaching adults and children through demonstrations at local shows and clubs. We also seek to train our members to become better informed beekeepers and try to provide education and support to people who might be interested in bees yet do not have the time or inclination to keep bees themselves. What are the biggest challenges of beekeeping? Some of the last few years have been the most challenging in living memory for honeybees – due to a combination of diseases, changes of land use and poor weather. This is not great news for anyone, as a majority of food we eat relies on pollination

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site for the association’s apiary; this is the place we keep our honey bees, teach new members and run taster days, etc. How can we support the bees even if we are not beekeepers ourselves? By reporting honeybee swarms to us: swarming is a natural process when colonies seek to increase their numbers. If you see a swarm contact EGBKA’s Swarm Coordinator who will collect it. Honeybees in a swarm are usually very gentle and present very little danger. Before calling us out we recommend looking at our swarm page as we get a lot of calls about bumblebees and wasps. By planting your garden with bee friendly plants: in areas of the country where there are few agricultural crops, honeybees rely upon garden flowers to ensure they have a diverse diet. You can encourage honeybees to visit your garden by planting single flowering plants and vegetables (e.g. runner beans, sweet peas,etc. ). Bees like daisy-shaped flowers: asters and sunflowers,

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hinting to its key identification characteristics. The flowers are arranged in a compound umbel, meaning the flower stems all originate at the same point, like an umbrella. Then at the end of each of the flower stems there is another even smaller umbrella of stems, hence the “compound umbrella” or “compound umbel”. But a word of warning here! The Apiaceae family is home to two of the most deadly poisonous species of plants in the UK. Namely, Hemlock and Hemlock Water Dropwort. Therefore NEVER consume any species of this family unless you are 100% positive of its identification.

More often than not, the plants we forage can be compared to farmed or home-grown vegetables and herbs while being really quite different all together. Having their own unique flavour, medicinal and nutritional values. But every once in a while we come across a wild version of a common vegetable, and this article is about one such plant. Finding the wild carrot, Daucus Carota is like stepping back in history, a virtual time travel if you will. It is almost unchanged from its historical predecessors. Although fossil pollen samples from the Apiaceae (carrot) family have been dated to between 35 – 55 million years ago. The origins of the humble carrot stretch back about 5000 years to the area now known as Afghanistan, from where it slowly spread even as far down as the Mediterranean. Although the orange carrot we know today was developed from the wild species in about the 16th Century, discoveries of seeds in ancient archeological sites have shown that carrots were used in England during the Iron age and in Switzerland during the Neolithic and Bronze ages. This shows that ancient man had already discovered the culinary and most probably the medicinal uses of both the seeds and the roots of wild carrot. There is little evidence to suggest that they were cultivating the plant during these periods though.

Wild carrot is also known as Queen Anne’s Lace or Birds Nest Weed due to two aspects of the compound umbel. Firstly it derives the name of Queen Anne’s lace due to one tiny purplish floret in the centre of the white florets. The association is with Queen Anne (1655-1714) who, it is said, pricked her finger while making a lace collar, staining the lace with blood. Botanists on the other hand believe the plant is using mimicry to encourage pollinators. The red dot is said to mimic an insect and so entices others in. The other name of ‘Birds Nest Weed’ is due to the shape of the umbel once it goes to seed. The whole umbel closes up on itself taking the cup-like shape of a small nest. Other than a wonderful vegetable, the wild carrot has been used as an effective herbal medicine throughout history.

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It is known as an aromatic herb that acts as a diuretic, soothes the digestive tract and stimulates the uterus. It has been found to support the liver and due to its diuretic nature it stimulates the flow of urine and the removal of waste by the kidneys. An infusion made with the leaves of the plant has been used in the treatment cystitis and kidney stone formation, and even to reduce stones that have already formed. Carrot leaves increase levels of sex hormones as they contain significant amounts of porphyrins, a pituitary gland stimulant. The whole plant is medicinal from the flowers (an infusion used in the treatment of diabetes), to the seeds (treatment of oedema, flatulents, indigestion and menstrual issues) to the root (which is used used to treat delayed menstruation). As with all herbal medicine, care must be taken when pregnant, this is especially with relevant with Wild carrot. The root of the wild plant can induce uterine contractions and the seed was used as a traditional ‘morning after’ contraceptive.

version. The young roots are tender and can be quite sweet, whilst the older roots are quite woody. While the younger roots can be eaten raw and gently cooked the older roots can be used when making stock and discarded. The seeds have an amazing flavour, like a cross between carrot and caraway. They have been used historically to flavour beers and give a unique flavour to desserts and fruit coulis. I have used them in the past as one of my many wild ingredients for a spice mix for curing mackerel. Although related to the cultivated carrot, the Wild carrot seems to offer so many more culinary and medicinal opportunities, and the best thing is it’s abundant, sustainable and local. NB: Remember to always consult an expert when foraging and self medicating. Always ID plants 100% before consuming and seek a professionals advice. Any medicinal uses described above are only a general guide and diagnosis and treatment is far more complicated than explained in this brief article. Always seek the advice of a practitioner or doctor for any ailments.

Unlike the supermarket bought carrots, the root of the wild carrot is not the only part of the plant that I use. The flavour of the wild carrot is intensely “carroty” and so the leaves make a great addition to salads. Or they can be used as a garnish on dishes giving a carroty herby flavour. The root of the wild carrot is white in comparison to the cultivated

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East Grinstead has two historic links with the Worshipful Guild of Mercers: Richard Whittington and William Caxton. Richard or Dick Whittington, who was Lord Mayor of London four times in the late C14th and early C15th, was a mercer. He left money in his will to found a college or almshouse for the poor at St. Michaels Parish in London. The college relocated to Felbridge in 1966, where it is still fulfilling its original purpose of giving a home to those in need. The present buildings house fifty six people, mainly women. It is set in twenty acres of glorious parkland. Whittington was a man dedicated to helping those less fortunate than himself and initiated many public projects to improve the community. During

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Cinestock’s hugely popular showing of ET on the High Street last year was one of the most popular events in the town calendar. This year bigger, better plans are afoot. We ask proprietor Oliver Tulley to tell us more: What inspired and lead you up to starting Cinestock? Since the age of 16, I have worked in the event industry starting in my home city of Hong Kong. These have been music based events which has seen me travel, live and work around the world. What started Cinestock was actually a combination of things: a friend of mine was doing a drive-in cinema, and although a great idea, the execution of it sadly had faults, and I found myself fixing these.

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This started me thinking as to what it could be and where it could go, another friend wanted to do an open air movie night but had no experience in running or putting on events, so we decided to give it a go as a team of three. The next season it was decided to expand which saw lasts years screenings and the large crowd of 1400 people at the East Grinstead High Street event.

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Since then we are now doing open air cinema at festivals, universities, and increasing our own season to include drive-in cinema nights locally, as well as our open air cinema.

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Saint Hill International Arts Festival to inspire artists into greater creativity, at Saint Hill Manor. See www. arts-festival.org for the full calendar of events.

Car Boot Sale with Table Top inside. Book and pay for your pitch in advance, at £10 per pitch, by ringing Karen on 01342 302083. Free entrance. Bargains galore! Refreshments available. Sellers may arrive from 7.30am please. 8.30am - 12.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall Windmill Lane East Grinstead, RH19 2DS.

Wednesday 12th August East Grinstead Art Society summer events. Picnic at 12pm, on the terrace behind East Court Mansion. Wednesday 12th August Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead is a friendly group of retired professional and business men, which meets locally at 10:15am for coffee followed by a talk by Janet Pennington on ‘Travels in the past, pleasures and problems’ with an optional pub lunch. New members welcome. For more information call 01342 323098. Saturday 22nd August East Grinstead Welcomes best selling author, Kate Kerrigan to two of East Grinstead’s independent local shops. The Bookshop and Wear it Again Sam are teaming up to present New York Times bestselling author, Kate Kerrigan. At this special event Kate will read from her new novel ‘The Dress’, a story of three generations of women whose lives are woven together by the threads of a magnificent 1950s couture dress. A fabulous window display will be provided by Wear it Again Sam. At 3pm, The Bookshop, 22 High Street, East Grinstead. Monday 24th August Tuck in to some delicious food and raise money for Alzheimer’s Society and Age UK East Grinstead & District. Tarana in Lingfield will be hosting a two-course meal of Indian or Thai buffet food. From 6:30pm and costing £16 per head, the meal will be supported by Barclays Bank who have pledged to match the amount raised up to £1000. The dinner is available for 175 customers, with £8 per ticket being split between the two charities. To book a spot, call 01342 832222. 36

Saturday 5th September East Grinstead Art Society Exhibition and Sale. local artists display and sell their paintings and greeting cards. 9am - 4pm, outside Martells in Queens’ Walk. Saturday 5th September Hartfield Village Fete Flower & Dog Show. A warm welcome awaits you in the beautiful Winnie the Pooh country village of Hartfield at our Village Fete, Horticultural & Dog Show. Non-stop entertainment. Superb selection of stalls BBQ, Delicious teas, cakes and home-made produce. Easy parking. Fete Secretary Pauline tel: 01892 770088. Family Barn Dance at at 6:30pm, for tickets call Wendy 07799 261779. www.facebook.com/HartfieldVillage/Fete. From 12 Noon and Barn Dance 6.30pm. At the Town Croft, Hartfield Village.

Whats on a the Chequer Mead Monday 3rd August at 2pm Richard Digance presents Animal Alphabet. Animal Alphabet, which began life as a BBC series of 6 programmes is now set for the theatre stage. It’s fun, educational and fully interactive with any audience. All you need to do is join in! 60 minutes of learning, laughing and joining in, from the ape to the zebra and so many others in-between. Tickets: £8. Tuesday 4th August at 2pm Chequer Mead Silver Screen presents Paddington. From the beloved novels by Michael Bond, Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear (voiced by

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Ben Whishaw) who travels to the city of London, in search of a home. Rated PG. Tickets: £5, Concessions: £4. Thursday 6th August at 7:30pm Last of the Summer Wine - Treading the Boards is the story of two men, father and son, who made comedy television history. Through narrative, film, photograph and song, Tom today tells the story of two careers - his own and his father’s -the highs and the lows, the laughter and the tears in a memorable evening of anecdotes, songs and film clips with many references to and scenes from the staple of gentle comedies that can only be ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. £15/ £14. Tuesday 11th August at 2pm Chequer Mead Silver Screen presents Into The Woods. Rated PG. Tickets: £5, Cons: £4. Wednesday 12th August at 11am and 2:30pm Basil Brush; The Full on Fox Tour. Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding ability to entertain and make people of all ages laugh and smile. Basil has celebrated over 50 years in entertainment and The Basil Brush Show on BBC TV has been seen by millions of viewers. Now, Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement. Tickets: £14, Children: £12, Family Ticket; £42. Saturday 22nd August at 2pm and 6pm Bullfrog Summer School presents Disney’s Cinderella Disney’s “rags to riches” story charms its way to the stage, fairy godmother and mice in tow. The timeless fairy tale becomes a new audience favourite in Disney’s Cinderella, an adaptation of the treasured animated film. With songs “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and the classic “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” Disney’s Cinderella will charm its way into your heart. Tickets: £13, Cons: £11, Family Ticket: £40.

The Creative Hub Holiday Workshops Fun creative activities including painting, drawing, clay monster making, story stones and funky portraits and many more creative activities. The 4th, 5th & 6th August, 10-12pm and 1:303:30pm Tuesday 11th, 12th & 13th August, 10-12pm and 1:30-3:30pm Tuesday 18th, 19th, 20th August 10-12pm and 1:30-3:30pm Each workshop costs £10 per child, available for children ages 5 years and above. £5 deposit required at the time of booking. To book contact Cheryl, thecreativehub@hotmail.co.uk www.createcreatecreate.co.uk

The Month of August August was named in honor of Augustus Caesar. It has 31 days because Augustus wanted as many days as Julius Caesar’s month of July had! Previously names Sextilis in Latin, it was the sixth month of the Roman calendar. Incidentally, they took that extra day from February! The Anglo-Saxons called it Weod monath, which means Weed month, because it is the month when weeds and other plants grow rapidly. 1st August is Lammas Day coming from the Anglo-Saxon Hlafmaesse which means Loaf Mass, it used to be harvest time in Britain. This day marked the beginning of the harvest and predates the Christian harvest festival. Folk lore tells that if the first week of August is hot then winter will be white and long... Time will tell!

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