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Dear Residents, Welcome to the September issue. This month we are pleased to bring you a wonderful article about Nymans, not far from East Grinstead, which gives an insight into its colourful history and how it became one of the great gardens of Sussex. As harvest time is nearing, we take a look at an old tradition from years gone by, ‘Calling the Mare’, see page 14. For all those up for the challenge, the ever popular EG10K takes place this month, see page 34. Thank you for supporting our local businesses. All feedback is welcome. With Best Wishes, Tally & Chris

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Contents

Scan this for our local directory

The Heyday of Nymans

6, 8,10,12

Calling the Mare

Mums the word

Beauty article, Water & Oil

Gardening in September

Recipe

Local History Notes

28,30

Nature’s very own pick-me-up

EG10K

Quiz & Sudoku

What’s On

36,38

Correction: last month the front cover artwork was incorrectly stated as being by ‘Bill Lane’, this should have been ‘Bill Lehan’. 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 2014. The contents of this publication are written specifically for our readers, no part September be reproduced elsewhere without express and prior permission.

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The Heyday of Nymans Leonard & Maud Messel The National Trust’s Nymans, in Handcross, is an outstanding 20th-century garden, set around a romantic house and ruins. Katy Brown, author of ‘Great Gardens of Sussex: An Historical Journey’ gives us a fascinating insight into its history and famous owners, the Messel family: When Leonard Messel inherited Nymans in 1915 he was 43, the same age that his father Ludwig had been when he bought the property in 1889. Leonardo’s upbringing had been affluent, thanks to his father’s success as a stockbroker in the City, but it had also introduced him to the artistic and cultural aspects of life, for Ludwig loved music and was a connoisseur of the arts. After Eton and Oxford Leonard spent some time in his father’s native Germany, gaining experience of the financial world, before

Maud Messel in suitably romantic pose

Leonard Messel – at Oxford and as a young man

returning to London to join the family firm. There, he fell in love with the beautiful Maud LinleySambourne, a friend of his sisters. Her father Edward was well-known in artistic circles as a

cartoonist for Punch and though her upbringing was less affluent than Lennies’ it had fostered her considerable creative talents. These were to have a great impact on Nymans and were inherited by her son, Oliver, the famous theatrical designer, and her

Nymans as Maud transformed it

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With challenging economic conditions and low interest rates it is important we make sure our pounds are working hard, however for whatever reason, there exists today an obsession with the short term and this manifests itself with investors buying the latest fashion, only then to be disappointed. What really must matter to investors is the longer-term performance of their investments, rather than the outcome for any particular year, because short-term results are illusory and have little or nothing to do with the preservation of wealth over the medium to long term and therefore stabilise ours and our families’ future.

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The dislocation of the war years saw Maud involved with the Red Cross and Leonard recruiting and training for the Buffs. The idea of moving to Nymans after 17 happy years at Balcombe did not appeal and Maud agreed only on condition that when the war ended and the situation allowed they would undertake considerable building works to change the house to her liking. She had a long wait – it wasn’t finished until 1928 – but it was Maud whose taste determined the nature of the house whose ruins we see today. Working closely – though not always amicably – with two sets of architects, Maud brought to life her ideal of a stone manor house more typically found in the West Country. Where once there had been a regency villa there was now a house which looked as if it had been built between the 14th and 15th centuries. Writing in Country Life in 1932 Christopher Hussey called Maud’s Nymans “an exquisite example of pastiche – a form of invention that…… is capable of producing works of art in their own right” and praised the charming taste shown in its formation. Oliver and Anne Messel as children in the garden at Nymans

grandson, Anthony Armstrong-Jones. Though initially uncertain about marrying into this family of German Jewish origins, especially as she was enjoying the admiration of several other suitors at the time, Maud finally accepted Lennie and they enjoyed a long and happy marriage. Photographs show Lennie as an attractive, gentle young man with dark colouring and slightly wavy hair. He could be temperamental and short tempered but he was devoted to his “Mite”. Quite soon the couple were dividing their time between a house in London and Balcombe House in Surrey, where Maud created a loving and beautiful home for their three children, Linley (b.1899), Anne (b.1902) and Oliver (b.1904). With its plain white interiors filled with all the pretty feminine things collected on holidays abroad, Maud ensured that Balcombe House was always full of flowers. Meanwhile in the London house Leonard could display his beautiful antique furniture and his growing collection of china, glass, fans and Japanese netsukes.

During the 30’s running Nymans, as well as a large house in Lancaster Gate, would have kept Maud occupied while Leonard was working in London. There was a staff of 16 as well as the gardening staff, including a butler, 2 footmen, a cook and kitchen maid, a head housemaid, 2 or 3 under housemaids, a scullery maid, a head chauffeur, a batman for Leonard, a lady to look after the linen and an oddjob man. There were 7 motor cars, including 2 Rolls Royces. In the garden the splendid James Comber continued as Head Gardener with 7 assistants. Maud was helped by her secretary cum personal assistant Daphne Dengate, daughter of the local vicar, and her lady’s maid, Barbara Adamson. Both worked for the family for some 60 years, which reflects well on both sides! The two women became friends of their employers and “Ady” stayed on, living in the nursery wing at Nymans after Maud’s death. Daphne remembered visits to the National Gallery with Leonard and regarded the Messels as “cultured people (who) knew such a lot”. In the mornings, after Leonard had left for London, Daphne would help Maud with household

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organisation, including instructions for the cook and housekeeper, and writing out cheques for her to sign. Post would be brought in by a footman who collected any outgoing letters. Correspondence could be considerable, especially once the garden was open to the public. In the afternoons Maud might go for a drive, often with her dog Pobs.

were served tea by the butler. Each summer, Daphne remembered, “the big hall was simply full of all these lovely things and Mrs. Messel’s friends were invited and they would come and purchase things”.

Leonard meanwhile continued his father’s work of developing the garden with the able support of James Comber. The 30’s were a golden age for Maud and Leonard were Nymans and Leonard’s more active in the local activities in the Royal community than Leonard’s Horticultural Society gave parents had ever been. it a higher profile in the Maud continued her work gardening world and Oliver Messel working on a model for a stage set with the Red Cross and increased his confidence. was involved locally in the Leonard served on RHS British Legion, the Mothers’ Union and the Womens’ committees and as a judge and he and Comber often Institute. A party was held at Nymans every August won prizes for their blooms. He also collected one for the 2 local WIs and there was an annual Christmas of the best horticultural libraries in the world, and party for the tenants. Maud also organised an annual both he and Comber were awarded the prestigious May Day pageant, complete with a procession, May Victorian Medal of Honour for Horticulture. The Queen and “dancing and feasting at Nymans”. Maud’s garden was opened to the public for charity and the daughter Anne took part one year as Maid Marian, work of Ludwig, Leonard and Comber made it one of with Daphne and the gamekeeper’s daughter as her maids. The Messels loved parties, often impromptu and frequently in fancy dress, which both Maud and Leonard greatly enjoyed. Maud’s creative talents were also used to design and make costumes for the local Shakespeare Society. Brought up to be aware of those less fortunate, Maud realised that some young women in the area were unable to earn any pocket money because of their domestic duties. So she set up The Nymans’ Needlework Guild and employed a Miss Warren as teacher, sending her to be properly trained at the Royal School of Needlework. Maud loved embroidery and lace and used them to give style to her romantic and individual dresses. The local girls made table mats, embroidered bags and a host of other pretty things. They came each Wednesday to Nymans and

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Armstrong-Jones when he visited his grandparents. Maud and Lennie, aging and in increasingly poor health survived the war but in 1947 the house suffered a disastrous fire and the Messels had to move out. They celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1948, surrounded by the love of family, friends and employees. Daphne Dengate wrote “..I wish you always the joy and happiness and beauty of mind and spirit which you bring into the lives of all around you”.

Leonard and Maud in old age

Sussex’s great gardens. Though he spent much of his time in London Leonard served as a member of the Parochial Church Council in Staplefield and he and Maud set up a childrens’ corner, provided with books, in the church. From 1936 he became High Sheriff of Sussex. In addition he was a mason and designed a coat of arms for the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers. During these years Nymans welcomed many visitors, mainly family and close friends, rather than the guests more formally

entertained in London. Leonard’s brother and sisters and their families, Maud’s brother and friends such as the Gielguids came for shooting parties, for Goodwood and for informal weekends. They enjoyed food provided from the kitchen garden and relaxed in the beautiful house and increasingly famous garden. The coming of the Second World War brought an end to this golden time. Nymans, with a much depleted staff in both house and garden, took in a boys’ school evacuated from London, and the boys were company for Anthony

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Leonard became increasingly aware of the looming problem of death duties and worried about the future of Nymans. Neither of his two sons wanted to run the estate and his daughter Anne, now married to Lord Rosse, already had two homes to care for, so it was willed to the National Trust. Leonard died in 1953 but Maud lived on, increasingly crippled with arthritis, but enjoying the garden. She learned of her grandson’s engagement to Princess Margaret just before her death in 1960 at the age of 84.

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Calling the Mare Many customs and traditions occur around harvest time, which most often occurs in September and is the climax of the agricultural year. Going back to medieval times, a tradition took place as the last of the crops were gathered in named, ‘Calling the Mare’ or ‘Crying the Mare’ or in Cornwall & Devon, ‘Crying the Neck’ - neck was the Cornish version for ‘nag’. The idea was that the farmers all wanted to prove they had the best reapers and keep their crops secure from the ravages of wild horses. So they tried to gather them in before the neighbouring farmer did. With the final sheaf of the harvest the reapers made a rough ‘mare shape’. The celebrating reapers would form themselves into two bands and chant something along the lines of the following exchange: 1st band: ‘I have her, I have her, I have her’ 2nd band: ‘what hast thee, what hast thee, what hast thee’ 1st band: ‘a mare, a mare, a mare’ 2nd band: ‘Whose is her’, 3 times. 1st band: names their master 2nd band: ‘Where shall we send her’, 3 times. 1st band: ‘To___’ (names a neighbouring farmer whose corn is still standing!)

The mare-shaped-sheaf was quickly sent round to a farmer who had not finished harvesting his crops to remind him that wild horses would be after them should he not gather them in quickly! Evidently, once the harvest was secured from these pesky creatures, it was a time to rejoice and gloat over a tardier neighbour. Incidentally, breeds of wild horses were widespread across England in Medieval times, but there are almost no true wild horses existing today as most of those found roaming in such places as the New Forest are feral or semi-feral (returned to the wild, having once been domesticated). The farmer, who received the mare made of wheat, would then have to work quickly to see if he could finish before another neighbouring farmer did; if so he could pass on the mare to the next farmer along. Finally, the farmer who was last to finish had to keep the mare all winter, having it on display for all to see... (a tough life!).

Special Open Days at Sackville House. While many of East Grinstead Living’s readers will be aware of the delights of Sackville College, and hopefully have had the chance to explore it for themselves, not too many of you may know that there is also a Sackville House. It’s located in the High Street a bit further up the road from the college, just about opposite the Rose and Crown. You might recognise it from the imposing wooden gate protecting its courtyard, and the small metal grill set in the top allowing you a tantalising peek within For the last 19 years or so this building has been owned by the Landmark Trust, a charity that rescues and restores old buildings and then allows the public

to rent them for holiday use. So the good news is that we’ll all get the rare chance to have a look inside this intriguing building without having to pay to stay there! Make a note in your diaries for the weekend of 13th to 14th of September and come and take a look over this splendid 1520 building with its amazing 630 foot long garden and intriguing interior. The building will be open between 10am and 4pm on both days and you get the chance to see all over the building from the attic to the bottom of the garden. Simon Kerr, Tourist Officer East Grinstead More details on the house and its history at the Landmark Trust website: www.landmarktrust.org.uk

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Putting a price on priceless Some household items, particularly those that have been inherited, collected or have sentimental importance, have a value beyond their financial worth. In this issue, Annie Streeter and Jane Cowans, Agents at the Haywards Heath office of NFU Mutual, answer your questions about valuing and insuring your treasured possessions.

Which items do homeowners typically undervalue or overlook when calculating their home contents insurance? The items most commonly undervalued include artwork, jewellery and watches, especially those items which have been inherited.

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Can mindfulness really help us stress less and enjoy life more? A mindfulness-based stress reduction course starts on Thursday 23 October, 7pm - 9pm, at East Court, East Grinstead. The first session is a free taster – so why not give it a go? The course is facilitated by Sue Bolton BSc MSc. She trained in mindfulness –based stress reduction at Bangor University, a meditator for 20 years, she has run courses in workplaces, schools and retreats. Here she answers some FAQs about mindfulness. I keep hearing claims that mindfulness can achieve so much - ‘reduce stress, improve well-being, develop focus and decision making, increase empathy and creativity, and even boost the immune-system’. Do I detect a whiff of snake oil? While some of the media reports are sensationalist or over simplistic, it’s absolutely true that mindfulness can give you the tools to manage your stress and to lead a fuller and richer life. Research studies at Oxford, Cambridge, Exeter and Bangor universities confirm the positive effects of mindfulness; and companies such as Google, TFL and Goldman Sachs, who run regular mindfulness courses, are convinced of the benefits for their employees. What is mindfulness and how has it helped you? Mindfulness is about being in the moment – like you are when looking at a beautiful sunset. Too often we can be worrying about the past or thinking of all the things we have to do in the future – and we miss the present. It has changed my life. When I ran a busy school

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Who doesn’t want strong, healthy nails that resist peeling, flaking or breaking? To aid in our nail care regime we are often advised to wear gloves for washing up, cleaning, and gardening, not to use our nails as tools and to oil regularly but is it too much faff? However a little understanding of why and how our nails respond to our environment may encourage you to reach for the nail oil and those gloves!! Nails with too much water are spongy and far too flexible – like particle board left in the rain and nails with inadequate water will split and fracture like dry autumn leaves… sound familiar? Our body produces oil naturally (sebum) but not enough to keep up with our constant hand washing, showering, cleaning and general living. In order to maintain the perfect ratio of water and oil one must replace oils that are lost. You can think of your nail plate as a book with 100 pages that are nicely glued together with sebum (body oil). When our nails are immersed in any fluid the nail plate absorbs the fluid, the natural oils are washed away and as the excess fluid evaporates the pages of the book begin to separate and cause lifting and peeling. Note that bare nails will absorb almost one–third of their weight in water. Unless the oils are replaced the nail plate will be prone to excess dryness. One must use the utmost care for 60 minutes after immersing natural nails in any liquid for more than 60 seconds!!!

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Saturday 25th October, The Long Room, Michael Hall School, Forest Row 3pm and 7pm A very special and rare occasion: come and hear the world-famous tenor Mark Padmore and forte-pianist Howard Moody perform Schubert’s stunningly haunting Winterreise Programme: Schubert’s Winterreise

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Gala Concert, Michael Hall School Theatre, Forest Row 8pm Showcasing jewels from the Piano Chamber Music repertoire. Featuring former Young Musician of the Year Jennifer Pike and piano virtuoso Emmanuel Despax and a not-to-be-missed surprise! Programme to include: Mendelssohn Piano Trio and Schumann Piano Quintet Ticket prices: Friday £11 (concession £8); Saturday concerts £12.50 (no concession); Sunday Gala Concert £12.50 (concession £8.50); SEASON TICKETS £31 (concession £25)

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Gardening in September By Clare Parkinson Horticultural Manager and Garden Designer Imberhorne Lane Nursery

Refreshed and invigorated after your summer holidays you’ll be ready to get your garden in good shape for the autumn and winter. There are plenty of good autumn flowering plants available so you can have colour right through to early November. September is a good month for maintenance, tidying and preparation. I never like to leave these jobs too late as before you know it, we’re Christmas shopping and the ground is too wet and cold.

Perennials Cut back perennials that have finished flowering and deadhead and tidy those that have more flowers to come. If you’re keen for more Autumn colour then look for Asters, Japanese Anemone, Crocosmia and Schizostylis. For good colour throughout the winter consider Heuchera. Now is also a good time to plant hardy perennials ready for next year – especially as you will often find them on special offers! As you tidy the borders put on a good thick mulch and just leave it to overwinter.

Containers and Pots These are probably starting to look tired now so empty them and plant them up with a range of spring flowering bulbs. Put good drainage in the bottom of the pot and then fill with a potting compost mixed with grit - this helps prevent the bulbs getting too wet. You can top the top with winter flowering pansies to give colour until the spring when the bulbs come up.

Shrubs and Hedges It’s a good time now to plant or move evergreen hedges and conifers. Beech, Hornbeam, Leylandi and Thuja can all be clipped now as well as Yew, Box, Lonicera nitida and Privet hedges.

Lawns These can be maintained and repaired now. Fill any bare patches, scarify and hollow tine and then apply a good autumn feed.

Fruit and vegetables Harvest your marrows, sweetcorn, courgettes, beans, lettuce, cabbages and start to lift your root vegetables and main crop potatoes. Pick the fruit as it ripens, autumn raspberries, apples and maybe some of the pears will be ready. Plant up spring cabbage and winter onions.

Bulbs and Biennials Wall flowers, digitalis and polyanthus can all be transplanted into the garden. Plan how you want your bulbs to look and then lay them out and plant them. There is not always a lot to show for your efforts this month as some of the work is hidden underground, but you will be well rewarded in spring as your bulbs and other plantings start to come into flower – and it’s a welcome surprise!

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For the Sauce: Heat a little oil in a pan and soften the onions, garlic and spices for a few minutes. Put half of the mixture in a bowl to cool. Add the tomatoes and sugar to the remaining mixture in the pan, season and simmer for about 15 mins until reduced. Now add the herbs, egg, beef mince and the breadcrumbs to the cooled onions, then season and mix everything well with your hands. Shape into walnut-sized balls. Heat the rest of the oil and fry the meatballs until golden. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes until they’re cooked through. Serve with the yogurt & pitta bread as desired. Optional: If you prefer substitute lamb mince.

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Local History Notes

EDGAR MARCH CROOKSHANK by Dorothy Hatswell

Edgar March Crookshank, (2 October 1858 – 1 July 1928), was an eminent English physician and microbiologist. He was born in Boulogne as his parents, Chichester Graham and Helen Crookshank, were part of a fairly large English colony based in the French town. Chichester Graham was a captain of the 51st Regiment of the Foot. Their four children were born in Boulogne. The eldest, also Chichester Graham, was baptised in 1852, the next, Frederick Willis, in 1854. Their only daughter, Edith Mary was baptised in 1856 and the youngest, Edgar March, in 1859. Chichester Graham’s grandfather had been a plantation owner in the town of St George, Grenada. He appears on the Slave Registers in the 1820’s. It is unclear why the family eventually moved to Boulogne, possibly there was an English garrison there as they seem to have connections with the military. The connection with France went back to the previous generation too. Records show the Crookshanks were certainly spread over the globe. They were in the army and probably the diplomatic corps. Edgar March, however, went to England to study medicine at King’s College in London. While there, he lodged with a family in Hampstead. After he qualified, he worked for a time with Joseph Lister, who had pioneered the use of carbolic acid as a disinfectant in the early 1850s. In 1882 he went to Egypt and was awarded the Khedive Star for his services. He also travelled widely in Europe. Edgar March married Harriet Colfox in Bridport, Dorset in 1885. They went on to have five children, Chichester C. and Helen A., both born in Madras, India; Margaret, Evelyn and Rosalind were all born in England.

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By 1885 he was a professor of bacteriology and microbiology and established the first bacteriological laboratory at Kings College Hospital. He developed the use of photography in the study of bacteria. He disagreed with Dr. Edward Jenner’s theory that smallpox could be avoided by vaccination with cowpox. Crookshank was adamant that the two diseases were unrelated. This, in the face of the evidence that the vaccination programme started by Jenner with the support of Parliament had been running successfully for nearly a century. He was also very interested in diseases in animals. And supported the national campaign to eradicate tuberculosis in cattle as they were infecting people, once their meat had entered the food chain. He was appointed Vice President of the Royal Veterinary College and became a very well respected authority on matters relating to the treatment of both humans and animals. His portrait, painted some years after his death, hangs in the Royal Veterinary College in London. He moved to Saint Hill Manor in 1889 and increased the size of the house by adding two wings on either side of the original building. In the 1901 census his household consisted of himself and his wife and his

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Nature’s very own pick-me-up to be effective as a wound and burn herb and prevents both from becoming infected. It too prevents the formation of scar tissue and speeds up healing of wounds 3 times as quickly. It has been used for both depression and respiratory infections and produced a mark decrease in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and winter flus and colds. It is a diuretic, has a soothing effect on smooth muscle cramp and has been shown to reduce nerve pain. It has to be used with caution as in some patients, with continued use, it can cause photosensitivity and increase the risk of sunburn. Therefore as a precaution one should not use sunbeds, UV lamps or spend exposed periods in direct sunlight while on a course of this herb. It was with great excitement that a friend of mine many years ago guided me through some woods to a clearing to show me where the St John’s Wort grew. “East Grinstead is renowned for this plant”, she eagerly pointed out to me, “It grows really well here”. I am not sure if this is 100% true or not but I do seem to find it in abundance especially at this time of the year. St John’s Wort has a long and varied use in herbal medicine which dates back at least 2000 years but is suspected to be even longer. The first historical records of its use, is in the writings of Euryphon, a Greek physician who was practising about 288 B.C. It belongs to the flowering plant family of Hypericaceae and in fact the Latin name for this plant starts with Hypericum, which comes from the Greek word ”to protect”. The word is thought to be derived from “yper” meaning upper and “eikon” meaning an image. Thus meaning a heavenly image or spirit that watches over human beings. The common name of St John’s Wort has its roots in Christianity and this is thought to be due to the small pinprick holes in the leaves that bleed red when the hypericin (an active compound) content is at is highest. Some believing this is the sign of the stigmata, St John watches over Christian followers to protect them from harmful influence. And thus the plant in both Latin and by its common name means to protect.

The antiviral properties of this plant are of such strength that studies are being carried out for its potential use in HIV & AIDS treatment where this would be of huge benefit. The plant itself, once established, almost seems to take over an area, forming great clumps. Some even classify this as an invasive species. It does however prove a habitat for local insects and small mammals and its flowers provide a source of nectar at the end of the nectar season for many of our pollinators. Permaculturists use this plant in designing eco-friendly gardens as it is a nitrogen fixer and is of benefit to most insects. 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.

It’s most famous use is for treating depression, and in fact its antidepressant effects have caused its usage in recent years to reach record levels. Spurring much debate in the media as to its effectiveness. Beyond the antidepressant actions, this plant contains two more properties, one of wound healing and the other of antiviral activity. Clinical trials have shown it 32 | September 2014 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

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EG10K, The Andy Ripley Memorial Race This year is the fifth running of the 10k and it is at 10am on 21st September, starting as before from Imberhorne Upper School. We are expecting to reach the race limit of 400 before the day, like last year. We are currently on course to achieve that, showing the popularity of the event. It is now a firm fixture in East Grinstead’s sporting calendar.

Once again, we are raising funds for ‘Prostate Cancer UK’ and ‘Wooden Spoon’. The race is subtitled ‘The Andy Ripley Memorial Race’, which is why we continue to support these charities. Last year we donated £1,500 to each of them from race proceeds. Of course many runners raise funds for other charities. As usual, we are grateful for the

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The course is largely off road, taking in footpaths and Worth Way to Crawley Down, before returning along Worth Way to East Grinstead Station where it takes to the roads and then to the finish in Imberhorne Recreation Ground. We welcome runners of all abilities and the finishing times usually range from a speedy 35 minutes to a more leisurely one hour. All finishers receive a T-shirt and goody bag.

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What’s On in September

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Tuesday 2nd September

Saturday 13th September

EG in Bloom Committee Meeting at East Court Council Chambers at 6pm - 8pm.

Zombie Walk at East Court – be afraid, be very afraid… There will be a `Zombie Walk’ in support of the Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice starting at East Court at 2pm. As well as a walk around the town, there will be entertainment provided, with live bands, games, a photo booth, food and competitions. The walk itself, entrance to the Zombie Cage and the disco will cost £5 per person, with children under eight, £2.50. All ages welcome – dress code Zombie!

Wednesday 3rd September

East Grinstead Flower Arranging Club. Meeting once a month on the first Wednesday for demonstrations of floral art, raffle and free tea or coffee. Members competition 4 times a year. A very friendly group.7.15 for 7.45pm start. The Old Courthouse, East Court, East Grinstead. Saturday 6th September

Ashstock Beer and Music Festival . There will be local beers to try and Allan Martin Meats will be providing BBQ food. During the day, youth bands will be able to showcase their talents and the evening will finish with headline act, Euphoria! From noon until 11pm, on John Pears Field. Anyone interested in showcasing their musical talent should contact the festival committee on assistant@ashurstwoodparishcouncil.gov.uk. Sunday 7th September

Charity Walk and Cream Tea for Action Medical Research for Children. The escorted walk will start at 2pm. Walkers should arrive at Fairwarp village hall car park, TN22 3BP by 1.45pm. Tickets which include a cream tea are £10 for adults, children under 8 £3. The walk will take appprox. 2 hours and there are 2 stiles. Dogs are welcome. Please contact Claire on 01342 323697 for tickets which must by purchased in advance. 1.45pm for 2pm, Fairwarp village hall, Nursery Lane, TN22 3BP. Wednesday 10th September

The Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead for men retired from their professional or business life, meets locally at 10:15am for coffee followed by a talk by Mike Grenville on ‘Climate Change and Other Environmental Matters’ and an optional pub lunch. New members welcome. For more information call 01342 323098. Thursday 11th September

Flowers In The Community Fundraiser. East Grinstead flower arranging club and St. Mary’s primary school present “celebrations.” Workshops for adults, 2 hours – £12, children 1 hour with adult – £3, and additional child £2. Demonstration by talented florist, Zara – £8. Tickets from Zara florist, Gail Deane on 01342 324932 or gaildeane@btinternet.com and St. Mary’s school reception. Tables decorated for celebrations, flower and plant stalls, cakes, raffle, lunches, teas and coffees. 10am til 5pm, St. Mary’s School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead.

Sunday 14th September

Guided Town Walk: Part of the National Heritage Open Days. Walk led by Christopher Weatley starting from St Swithun’s Church. Call: 01342 321525 for more information. 2:30pm - 4pm. Wednesday 17th September

Collectors Fair. 12 - 15 dealers with postcards, stamps, coins, ephemera and other collectables. 10am, Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS. Friday 19th September

Celebrate Autumn Equinox with us on – everyone is welcome. We will focus on what you want to keep for the future and letting go of what you do not want. Join Gill Avery with movement, Caroline Oates with drumming, Rachel Rogers with chanting, Angela Mason with a gong bath and a dusting of something really special. Peredur Centre, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4NF. 7.30pm start for a two hour workshop. Tickets £12/£10 concession. Phone Paula Adams on 075 050 62183. Friday 19th September

The Lions in East Grinstead: A talk, not about unexpected wild life in East Grinstead, but our local Lions Club which does magnificent work to raise money for local charities and those of our community in need.At 7.30pm. Main Hall, East Court, off College Lane. Coffee and biscuits will be served. £1 members, visitors always welcome £1.50. Sunday 21st September

The Andy Ripley Memorial 10k. See page 34 for details. Sunday 21st September

Car Treasure Hunt in aid of Wildlife A&E. £10 per car, at 2pm, starting from the Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice Car Park, Station Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DW. Booking forms available by email or call Debbie on 07709 574665 or Louise on 07746 336966. E: wildlifeemergency@gmail.com.

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What’s On in September

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Macmillan Biggest Ever Coffee Afternoon. Come along and enjoy a coffee afternoon with friends and meet new people whilst helping to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The ‘Biggest Ever Coffee Afternoon’ G&G Vitamins raised over £200 last year for Macmillan and they are aiming higher this year; come along and join the fun. For more information contact Nancy on 01342 311 401 or email ngrier@ gandgvitamins.com or just turn up at G&G Vitamins, Vitality House, 2/3 Imberhorne Way, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1RL. 2 - 4pm. Saturday 27th September

Meditative Bells - Healing Sounds Performance. The International College of Oriental Medicine is pleased to welcome Sandor Szilagyi, a qualified sound massage therapist from Budapest. Pease contact Betti for bookings. At 7pm, The International College of Oriental Medicine, Van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1DZ. Sunday 28th September

RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale. Admission by donation - All funds go to help the animals at the centre. Cake stall, hot & cold drinks. Pay on entry. No need to book your pitch. Open for set-up 9am. Gates open to buyers 10am - 2pm, RSPCA South Godstone, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB. Thursday 23rd October

‘Stress Less and Enjoy Life More’ a 10 week mindfulness-based stress reduction course starts. Recommended by NICE, why not try this technique, which is growing in popularity, for yourself? This introductory session is free. East Court, 7pm-9pm. Full course runs until 8 December, includes CDs, handouts. Call Sue Bolton on: 07443 564 394: sueboflton101@ gmail.com. www.wellbeingusingmindfulness.co.uk. See article on page 18.

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Tuesday 9th September at 7:30pm

Chequer Mead Friends Quiz Night. Tickets: £5.00 per person. Wednesday 10th September at 8pm

Jenny Green’s Jazz Nights in the Pavilion Café. Jenny draws her Inspiration from her love of the Great American standards. Will include special guests. Tickets: £10. Thursday 11th September 7:30pm

Trevor Marriott presents The Worlds Worst Serial Killers. Is a two-hour audiovisual show presented by the retired murder squad detective. Tickets: £12, Concessions: £10. Friday 12th September at 8pm

Cliff is Jimmy Jemain – winner of “Stars in their Eyes”! The World’s Number One Cliff Richard look and-sound alike. Tickets: £13.50 Concessions: £12.50. Saturday 13th September at 7:30pm

Sandarac Productions Ltd Present The Floyd Effect. The Authentic Live tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd. Tickets: £17.50. Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September at 7:30pm

EGOS presents The Full Monty, you are guaranteed a night out to remember! Tickets: £15. Concessions: £14 and Group discounts. Wednesday 24th September at 8pm

Mirth Control Comedy presents Mirth at the Mead. Established in 1998 by comedian Geoff Whiting, Mirth Control Comedy is the largest independent comedy booker in the UK. Tickets: £10. Thursday 25th September at 8pm

Tony Clayman Promotions present ROLLERMANIALes McKeown and his legendary Bay City Rollers. Tickets: £19.50.

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Friday 26th September at 8pm

NT Live presents a screening of: Medea. Helen McCrory returns to the National to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power. Tickets: £12, Concessions: £10.

Neil O’Brien Entertainments presents Ben Montague. After a very successful debut at Chequer Mead in October, Ben Montague returns to East Grinstead, for another evening of amazing music. Tickets: £10.

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Saturday 27th September at 7:30pm

NT Live presents: Skylight. Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan feature in the highly anticipated West End production of David Hare’s Skylight, directed by Stephen Daldry, re-broadcast from London’s West End by National Theatre Live. Tickets: £12,

Chequer Mead Silver Screen presents Dirty Dancing. Tickets: £5, Concessions: £4. Sunday 28th September at 7pm

Billy Elliot. Live from London’s West End. Tickets: £12. Concessions: £10.

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