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Dear Residents, Whats inside this month Welcome to the June issue.

With Summer kicking off shortly, we couldn't be happier. Here's hoping for a fun filled month, full of strawberries and sunshine and a bit of Wimbledon!

In this issue we feature a fabulous new creative East Grinstead group making waves in the town, that everyone can get involved East Grinstead Art Project Unveiled with.

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We also have our local good news features, on which note, please do send any good news through to us for publishing, it's all welcome.

An amazing hidden gem not far from the local area is Salomons, near Tunbridge Wells, which was home to 3 extraordinary individuals of the same family.

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ROCKING EAST GRINSTEAD

A creative, fun activity that people of all ages can enjoy, which builds community spirit, has children and parents alike getting artistic, getting outdoors in the fresh air and is affordable for all. Sounds too good to be to true?

Well the fast-expanding, new East Grinstead Painted Rock Group (EGPRG) are doing just that!

Charlotte brought the idea back to East Grinstead, her intention? To help local families like hers that can't necessarily afford lots of trips out and holidays, to have a cheap way of entertaining the kids and themselves in all weathers, for some special family-bonding time. She possibly did not appreciate just how embracive the activity would become in only two months. In fact anyone from little kids to teenagers to pensioners can get involved.

While on holiday at the coast, local East Grinstead mum, Charlotte Richardson found out about a local painted rock group in the area. The simple but genius idea is basically a big, fun treasure hunt to find beautifully painted rocks placed in random places by group members around the town. Members can decorate these rocks however they wish and must write a brief note on the back. The fun is in the painting and finding!

To demonstrate how it works, here's a lovely story from Charlotte: "On one occasion my kids and I were out at Mount Noddy park hiding some rocks, there were some people visiting a grave and we decided to leave a rock on the gate for them to see, the next day I received a lovely message from a lady asking me to say a very big thank you to the person who left the rock on the cemetery gate that they found after visiting their son's grave. They were very upset talking about the what-ifs, ands, or buts, however

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THE NEW GROUP THAT'S ROCKING EAST GRINSTEAD

seeing the rock sitting on the gate there, made them smile and they went on feel celebratory of their son's life achievements with a more positive aspect.

"It's just a remarkable thing to be able to give to someone, especially something so simple and easy thing to do."

Here is just some of the feedback from the group so far: "It encourages everyone to be outside, make new friends and for us it's a winner as it encourages my youngest to walk more!"; "Emoji themes seem to be the kids favourites. I love the ones with motivational messages on, something that makes you smile."; "All the children are enjoying it and also the adults too, seeing the group expand so

quickly is amazing." "Families become familiar with their surroundings."; "So many designs are lovely, people want to keep them!".

No one need buy any special equipment/kit to get involved, it can be done almost completely for free using things you already have at home and finding your own rocks to decorate can be part of the fun. But for those that wish to buy a lovely smooth rock, the group already has a new sponsor, Doves Barn Nursery, who are offering discounts off a bag of Scottish pebbles to members.

The group is also creating themed rocks for special occasions, for instance, last month the Manchester PRG requested groups create beedecorated rocks to commemorate the first anniversary of the Manchester bombing.

Some group members have even started litter-picking while out rock searching or rock dropping, which is great for the local environment too.

If you would like to get involved in this fabulous new group then find them on Facebook. They are also setting up a phone line that will be available from next month for those that wish to get involved, but are not on Facebook. Look out for details in the next issue.

And if you do find a painted rock on your travels, please remember to let the group know so it can be returned to its creator.

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East Grinstead Art Project Unveiled

Ginnie Waddingham – Meridian Rotary; Dick Sweatman – East Grinstead Town Council

The art project which started in December 2017, involved inviting local community groups to create and submit pieces of eye catching artwork themed on East Grinstead's culture and heritage, to brighten up the site.

All contributors together with those who have been involved in the project were invited to the official launch to 'unveil’ their artwork. There were submissions from The Meridian Rotary, Soroptimist International, East Grinstead Town Council, East Grinstead Camera Club, Halsford Park COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Primary School, 1st Felbridge (St. John’s) Guides and local living

artist Jo Greenaway.

Assistant site manager Darren Chiumento said "we recognise that the construction of this scheme hasn't been without its difficulties and we wanted to create a site that local people can be proud of. We hope we've achieved that.”

The local feedback has been good and we hope you can all take a moment to have a glance at the site to appreciate the work put in.

The construction of the hotel and retail units is due to complete at the end of August, when the firm will handover to end users.

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Jessops Construction Ltd. unveiled their East Grinstead community art project last month at their King Street site in the town.

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Standen’s second-hand bookshop Is housed in the old apple store, and offers a wide range of books for visitors to browse through, relying on donations; there are sections for fiction, biography, travel, cookery, craft and more, with a children’s section for younger visitors.

Standen relies on donations to carry out important conservation work. Thanks to funds raised, one of the most important carpets in the house, the huge Morris & Co. carpet, has recently been replaced in the drawing room.

The old drugget (an Indian style rug of coarse hair) that was used to protect the floor, was replaced with an 'Eyemat': a very detailed set of digital photographs printed on mats and stitched together to recreate the original floor beneath the mat, it works as a protective layer over the old floor while looking exactly like said floor. This means visitors have a more authentic experience.

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YOUNG ARTIST & DESIGNER AWARDS 2018 Saturday 30th June - Tuesday 3rd July Local youngsters will be exhibiting their artistic talents as part of an art festival to be held in St. Swithun’s church late June.

The exhibition will include drawings and paintings, photography, 3D ceramics and textiles. The festival will also include floral displays and music and choral entertainment.

On Monday 2nd July there will be an award ceremony at 5:30pm where the town mayor will be announcing the winners in each category, as voted for by the visitors to the festival. In addition, voters may choose their favourite from four specially designed dinner plates created by primary school children. All those who come along and vote will have the opportunity to win a meal for two, courtesy of the Paglia e Feino restaurant. Admission will be free apart from ticketed choral events. See www.meridianrotary.co.uk or www.facebook. com/MeridianRotary for full details.

Work like this couldn’t happen without donations, so whether it’s through donating or buying a second-hand book, the funds raised really do make a difference.

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Our Ancient Woodland Ashplats Wood is part of the East Court Estate; the main part of this 28 hectare wood is designated as Ancient Woodland - meaning it's been continually wooded for at least 400 years, and also a West Sussex Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), it also sits within the High Weald AONB. In 1949 the woodland and the whole of East Court was given by Alfred Wagg to EG War Memorial Ltd., to be the town’s memorial for those lost in WW2. This charitable company was invested with the aim of providing and maintaining a public park for the general public, and in particular for the residents of East Grinstead.

mostly dealt with, and the main paths are now maintained by Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC).

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• Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent. Have a tough stain? Put lemon juice onto stains on white clothes and allow them to dry in the sun. The combo of lemon juice and sun is a natural bleacher.

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• Give your kitchen top a polish and disinfect with lemon. Simply cut a lemon in half and rub half over the kitchen top, gently giving it a light squeeze as you go along. Leave for 15/20 mins, then polish with a soft cloth. It will leave a lovely natural scent and keep the kitchen disinfected.

• Clean and disinfect cutting boards with lemon. Pour/squeeze lemon directly onto a cutting board and rub well. If the board is stained, leave the lemon juice on the stain and allow it to sit for a good while until the stain has faded.

On the Streets of EG 2018 is the 28th year that a group of people from local churches in East Grinstead have slept out overnight, in the High Street, to raise money for local homeless charities. In that period well over £100,000 has been donated to a variety of organisations including Crawley Open House, The Easter Team and Worthing Churches Homeless Project. Sadly homelessness continues to be a real and increasing problem in our society and is getting worse. This year’s event will be held overnight on the 30th June with a street collection in the morning.

The Sleep Out, and the Spring and Autumn Charity Feasts are all promoted by the East Grinstead Justice and Peace Group which has been running for 29 years, and which includes members from all the churches in our town. The group is involved in a wide range of social justice issues ranging from concern about housing and homelessness, refugees and prison visiting. Over the years they have been supported by sponsorship through the churches, donations on the street, and by our town mayors and councillors, some of whom have slept out with them. Thank you to anyone who has helped their cause during that time.

All churches (and some local schools) also collect packet and tinned foodstuffs, etc. for Crawley Open House which provides support for those suffering the effects of homelessness, unemployment, or other forms of social exclusion.

If anyone would like to join in the Sleep Out, or be happy to do an hourly slot on the street collection which runs from 9-1pm, you are most welcome to join us. The J&P Group would love to beat last year’s total of £4143.66!

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ADN is a local family run business, with over 40 years experience in the construction industry, specialising in high quality roof replacements and repairs.

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They aim to make the whole process as smooth as possible, with as little disruption as possible. They also ensure a high level of communication is given each step of the way so their customers are kept fully informed.

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ADN also emphasises carrying out the work that actually needs to be done and that the customer wants, without doing more or less than is necessary, an honest product that the customer is in control of. Married with their years of experience in roofing/chimney repairs, they are also able to show customers on the spot photographic evidence of what the issue is and how it can be fixed, etc. so that they feel confident of the exact product they’re after and be able to make the choice of how they wish to proceed.

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Garden Services they offer: Renew & repair Tiled roofing • Renew Flat roofing & Sheet roofing • Repair, remove, rebuild and repoint Chimneys • Replace guttering and fascias • Renew GRP and rubber roofing • Change wooden and/or UPVC weatherboards • Fit Roof lights and roof windows • Rendering works and repointing • Roof and Gutter cleaning

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The Salomons

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A little over 20 minutes from East Grinstead, near Tunbridge Wells, is a hidden historical gem, set in 36 acres of beautiful grounds. A "mansion of many marvels", the Salomons Estate is an impressive Victorian mansion with a fascinating and eventful history. Its name helps preserve the memory of three generations of the extraordinary Salomons family. In 1829, the first Sir David Salomons (1797-1873), who made his money in banking and finance in London, bought “a very elegant small villa” set in extensive grounds, known at the time as Broomhill, as his country home. Around 1850, Sir David had the original villa pulled down and a more substantial country house was built. The enlarging and rebuilding of that house, together with the landscaping ofCOMMUNITY the grounds, continued for most of the first baronet’s BUSINESS DIRECTORY life, thus creating the imposing early Victorian structure which remains today.

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THE SALOMONS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS

From left: Sir David Lionel Salomons; the house was one of the first to have electric lighting; in 1874 Sir David Lionel Salomons built his first vehicle – an electric tricycle.

the bench from the Houses of Parliament from which Sir David spoke in 1851 has been preserved in the Salomons Estate Museum which houses a unique collection of paintings, photographs and mementos that document this highly unique family. It was given to him by friends, who bought it when new seats were installed.

Although a financier by profession, Sir David Salomons was also heavily involved in public affairs. He was elected an MP in 1851 as a Liberal candidate for Greenwich, but was not allowed to take his seat because, as a Jew, he would not swear the required Christian official oath. However, he did not withdraw quietly: instead he took the oath, but omitted the Christian phrases, and took his seat on the government benches. He was asked to withdraw, and did so on the second request, only to return three days later to defend his presence on grounds of having been elected by a large majority. He was eventually removed by the Sergeant-at-Arms, and fined £500 for having voted illegally in three divisions of the House.

The first Sir David Salomons had no children, but on his death he was succeeded by his nephew, Sir David Lionel Salomons (18511925), who was permitted to inherit the baronetcy by special remainder. A keen scientist and engineer from boyhood, Sir David Lionel added workshops and laboratories onto the house and experimented with electricity. The Salomons Estate mansion was one of the first houses to have electric lighting. At the back of the house, Sir David Lionel built an amazing ‘Science Theatre’ to demonstrate experiments to scientists and local people. Here he had magic lantern shows and played ‘recordings’ (using paper rolls) of famous musicians on the Welte organ.

In 1855 he became the first Jewish Lord Mayor of London and he was the first Jew to speak in the House of Commons. He also became the chief protagonist in the battle to secure for Jews, and other minorities such as Quakers and non-conformists, the political rights enjoyed by other Englishmen; it was not until seven years later that the law for MPs was finally changed. It was David who opened the campaign in public, fought out the issues in court, and laid himself open to considerable penalties, entering and speaking forCOMMUNITY his cause in parliament. Salomons was BUSINESS DIRECTORY re-elected in 1859 and served as MP for Greenwich until his death in 1873. In fact,

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THE SALOMONS OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS

From left: Captain David Reginald Salomons; the photographic studio of Sir David Lionel Salomons; the Tunbridge Wells Horseless Carriage Exhibition, 1895 – the first motor show in the world.

Gallipoli. Tragically, the troop ship they were in, HMS Hythe, was involved in a collision with another in Mudros Bay and 154 men were drowned. Amongst them was David Reginald, who had given up his life-jacket to another soldier. You can see his medals in the museum. His tragic story was dramatized in a musical called ‘The Dreamers’, which was performed in Tunbridge Wells, in 2014 – 100 years since the beginning of the First World War. In 2015, the musical was performed in the West End.

Wells. He also managed to change the law so cars could travel over 4 mph and were no longer required to have someone walking in front with a red warning flag! He was an accomplished photographer too; in 1870 he invented an electric exposing camera and by 1895, when he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, he was experimenting with and showing cinematographic films. In 1874 he was granted a patent for his invention of an automatic railway signalling system. A man engaged in so wide a variety of scientific and artistic pursuits clearly felt himself confined even by the substantially extended house left to him by his uncle. So, acting as his own architect, he threw himself into a programme of further extensions, which lasted until the outbreak of the First World War. Sir David Lionel died on 19 April 1925 at the age of 74.

The Building By 1896 a dynamo had been installed to provide Salomons Estate with electricity for 1000 16-candlepower lights. As early as 1874 there was an arc light in the workshops, and by 1882 there were 60 lamps of 50 volts – supplied from accumulators up until 1911 when the current was supplied from the Tunbridge Wells plant. The Salomons Estate was the first building in the country to use electricity for cooking and other domestic work.

Sir David Lionel Salomons had married to Laura de Stern in 1882 and they had five children. David Reginald Salomons (18851915) was their only son.

After studying at Cambridge and travelling in Japan, Captain David Reginald became one of the many casualties of the First World War.

The Stables Sir David Lionel commenced work on building the magnificent stable complex in October

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From left: the Stables under construction; the generator for the electrical supply to the house; horse stalls inside the Stables.

1890. He played an active role in its design. The building was completed in 1894 at the immense (in those days) cost of £27,000. The design was taken from French chateaux, probably after visits to the Loire Valley. Comprising space for 21 horses and a coach house for 12 large carriages known as drags, this spectacular building used around 500,000 bricks – clamp-bricks came from the estate and the red bricks from Crowborough – and 15,000 cubic feet of Portland Stone.

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Lionel introduced electric lighting on his own system.

However, in just a few years later, from 1895, the motor car was to become Sir David Lionel’s major interest.

The Motor Stables As his passion developed, Sir David Lionel replaced the stables with what is probably now the finest example of early motor-carriage houses anywhere in Britain. With his customary expertise, Sir David Lionel thought of everything – from cavity walls to central heating, tongued

and grooved boarded ceilings, inspection pits (at just the right depth for the chauffeur to stand in) and a spiral staircase leading down to the chauffeur’s quarters.

Sir David Lionel contributed an extensive chapter on “The Motor Stable and Its Management” to “Motors and Motor Driving” by Alfred C Harmsworth, published by Longmans Green in 1902 – other contributors included the Hon C S Rolls. The Hon C S Rolls was a frequent visitor to Salomons Estate and it would appear that his motto of “Only the best is good enough” would be equally applicable to Sir David Lionel.

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the organ to playing condition and took over three years to complete. In September 2006, the inaugural concert of the Welte Organ was held – the first time this magnificent instrument had been heard in well over half a century.

Thanks to the far-sightedness of the last surviving daughter of Sir David Lionel Salomons, Vera Bryce Salomons, the House and the Estate was preserved as a centre of excellence and learning for future generations.

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only other example was at the Welte factory in Germany, destroyed in World War II. Sir David Lionel and his wife, Laura, were obviously music lovers, having installed no fewer than three Welte pipe organs!

The museum is open to the public daily from 9am to 7pm. Guided tours can be arranged by prior appointment. Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0TG

This Welte organ is highly unique, housed in a private Victorian theatre, it is largely untouched by time and unravaged by man. To walk into this superb building is a breathtaking experience as one is immediately aware of its almost cathedral-like atmosphere.

Acknowledgement is made to the late John Sharp, the late John Wheeler and the late Douglas Bennett – members of the Sir David Salomons’ Society – in compiling this history.

It is doubtful if the Science Theatre was used for theatrical performances to any extent, Sir David Lionel would demonstrate his scientific inventions and discoveries to his scholarly friends and colleagues who sat upon plain wooden benches set in rows.

The stage in the Science Theatre, upon which the main organ is installed, is extremely large, its lighting arrangements must have been at the cutting edge of technology of the day. Dimmer switches and facilities for colour mixing of side and footlights are still on the walls – a veritable museum of stage equipment.

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dominance of black throughout the kitchen but used strategically, it is such a great colour for adding drama, especially in sinks, handles or on just one or two tall cabinets.

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FRIDAY 15TH JUNE

Drinks on the Terrace Open Day at Charters Retirement Village. This could be the perfect opportunity for you or a family member to find out more about the unique retirement village lifestyle on offer at Charters Village and to judge whether it’s the right fit for you. 2 Charters Village Drive, East Grinstead, RH19 2GW. Contact telephone: 01342 870871.

East Grinstead Society. Secret Sussex gardens, a talk by Leslie Chamberlain an active supporter of the National Gardens Scheme and assistant to the county organisation. At 7:30pm, The Main Hall, East Court Mansion, RH19 3LT. SATURDAY 16TH JUNE Blackwell Summer Fair. Come join the fun while supporting our school. Bungee run, gladiator, duel, bouncy castle, BBQ, cakes and more. RH19 3JL.

WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE East Grinstead Flower Club. There is a sales table (floristry related items for sale), raffle ticket sales (which is a raffle for the opportunity to win one of the arrangements produced by the demonstrator), notices and general social time. We hold a competition 4 times a year. Membership subscription is £45 pa and the charge for visitors is £6 per meeting. St John's Church Hall, Felbridge RH19 2QH. We start at 7:15pm when free tea and coffee is available and the demonstrations start promptly at 7:45pm - 9:30pm. www. eastgrinsteadflowerclub.co.uk.

SATURDAY 16TH JUNE St Mary's CofE Primary School. Summer Fun Day. Free circus workshops, hook a duck, bouncy castle, glitter tattoos, raffle, pizza, refreshments, mini world cup, welly wanging, music, etc. 12pm - 4pm.

WEDNESDAY 20TH JUNE Collectors Fair. Popular mid-week event with 15 dealers selling (and buying) stamps, postcards, coins, and similar collectables. 10am - 3pm, Chequer Mead, RH19 3BS. SATURDAY 23RD JUNE

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Humpty Dumpty 50th Anniversary celebration. A concert of music through the decades performed by Humpty Dumpty family and friends. There will be refreshments and stalls. Donation of £1 from adults for Jigsaw children's charity. Preschool, St Johns Church, The Glebe, Felbridge, RH19 2QT.

RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale Buyers: admission by donation. Light refreshments. Free parking + disabled parking. Sellers: All vehicles £10.

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Open to buyers 10 am - 2 pm, Surrey, RH9 8JB. SUNDAY 10TH JUNE London Mozart Player. Don't miss the chance to hear this wonderful orchestra perform a family friendly program of music by Mozart, Telemann, Britten, a Piazzola Tango and a spectacular piece

by Jeff Moore which includes local talented, young string players. 3pm at Michael Hall School, Forest Row, tickets £10 adults £5 child available the same day or from www.michaelhall.co.uk/london-mozart-players.

SUNDAY 10TH JUNE Ashdown Park Hotel - Open Garden for NGS. 186 acres of parkland, grounds and gardens. Our Secret Garden is well worth a visit with many new plantings.

Large number of deer roam the estate and can often be seen. Times:1 - 5pm, Tel: 01342 824988, RH18 5JR. WEDNESDAY 13TH JUNE East Grinstead Horticultural Society. An Evening with the BBC's Jean Griffin. For more details contact COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY 01342 326894. New members always welcome. At 7:30pm, the Old Court House, East Court.

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SATURDAY 23RD JUNE The Priest House - Open Garden for NGS. Large collection of culinary and medicinal herbs in a small formal garden and mixed with perennials and shrubs in exuberant borders. Long established yew topiary, box hedges and espalier apple trees provide structural elements. Traditional fernery and stumpery, recently enlarged with a small secluded shrubbery and gravel garden.10.30-5.30pm. Tel: 01342 810479. West Hoathly, RH19 4PP. SATURDAY 23RD & SUNDAY 24TH JUNE Bluebell Railway will hold its 7th Model Railway Weekend. Come along, enjoy a steam train ride and explore each of our stations and the exhibitions.

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Sunday. A 7 1/4 inch miniature steam railway will be running at Kingscote in the picnic area. www. bluebell-railway.com.

NSO’s brilliant re-imagining of Donizetti’s operatic masterpiece. Tickets: £20, Children: £10.

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DEREK ACORAH – LOVE, LIFE, LAUGHTER TOUR. Following his captivating appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, which saw a phenomenal run to the final, 2018 sees Britain’s best loved, and most entertaining, medium takes to the stage across the UK and Europe with his all new ‘Love, Life, Laughter Tour'. Tickets: £18.50, Cons: £17, Premium Club members: £16.

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East Grinstead RSPB local group meetings. Indian wildlife, an exciting journey of tiger country, including birding in India by Swapnil Kumbhojkar.

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SATURDAY 30TH JUNE Armed Forces Day. Taking place at East Court. A service followed by activities and demonstrations to commemorate WWI & RAF100. Start time: 11 - 3:15pm.

THURSDAY 14TH JUNE AT 7:30PM THAT GOOD NIGHT (Film) . In one of his final roles, the late Sir John Hurt plays Ralph, a once famous terminally ill writer struggling to come to terms with his own mortality. £7.50, Cons: £6.50, Premium Club: £5.50.

UNTIL MON 9TH JULY Standen House and Garden - Exhibition: Helen Beale - Never at Sea. Explore the inspirational story of Standen's Helen Beale, the pioneering woman who went to war and helped make women an important part of the Navy's war effort. Booking not needed. See website for more details.

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SUNDAY 22ND JULY Lions Donkey Derby & Fun Dog show. King Georges Field (next to Kings Leisure Centre). Free entry (small charge for onfield parking). 7 donkey races, fun dog show, trampoline displays, stalls, rides & refreshments. After last years success, the international jockeys from the Cayman Islands return to take on local pony club opposition. 12-5pm.

New Sew Time. An embroidery drop-in group for Everyone. Meet East Grinstead embroiderers at the library (upstairs meetings room). Suggested donation £2, includes refreshments. For more information contact Laura on 01342 314387 or visit Facebook. 2-4pm.

BALLET THEATRE UK PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID. Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human prince and gives up everything to win his love. Tickets: £19, Over 60’s £17, Under 16’s £14.

SATURDAY 16TH JUNE AT 7:30PM LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR. Step back in time to the golden era of pop music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s! Tickets: £19.50, Premium Club members: £18.50.

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Board Games After School. Visit the library to play games and make friends after school. Term time only, free. EG Library. 3:30pm- 4:30pm.

DUNKIRK (Film) The epic film depicts the dramatic and true story shown through the eyes of the people involved. Tickets: £5.50, Cons: £4.50, Premium Club members: £3.50.

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THURSDAY 7TH JUNE AT 7:30PM THE MUSIC OF GEORGE HARRISON - LIVE! The all things must pass orchestra. A fantastic ten piece band dedicated to the Quiet Beatle’s work. George Harrison wrote some of the Beatles’ most beautiful songs (Something, Here Comes The Sun, While My Guitar Gently Weeps etc.). Tickets: £18, Cons: £17.

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FRIDAY 29TH JUNE AT 7:30PM BOB DRURY PRESENTS THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY - The life of a legend in song… The show tracks Neil’s remarkable journey from unknown and struggling New York songwriter to international mega-star.

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Forest Lodge Nutley, East Sussex Forest Lodge is a beautiful Edwardian country home in the historic village of Nutley, near East Grinstead.

The home is set in eight acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, and is surrounded by the Ashdown Forest where wild deer and other wildlife can be seen daily.

The home specialises in highly skilled nursing care for older people with dementia or Alzheimers along with reminiscence therapy, physiotherapy, and short term or long term respite care.

Forest Lodge has specially built secure and enclosed sensory gardens. Our highly skilled nurses and carers support each service user with a person-centred care plan and look for opportunities to build on each individual’s strengths and abilities.

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