East Grinstead Living March Issue

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Dear Residents, Welcome to the March issue.

Spring is nearly here, thank goodness!

For those keen to ‘grow their own’ we’ve a fantastic piece about growing cauliflowers, even for beginners.

The incredible news about McIndoe’s legacy continues, see special feature on page 24.

At long last the Bluebell Railway is coming home! There will be an East Grinstead Festival to celebrate, see page 28.

Hopefully you can find all the local services and products you need for Springtime, please try to support local businesses when you can.

All the best for a good month, Tally & Chris East Grinstead Living To advertise call 01342 300152 info@egliving.co.uk www. egliving.co.uk

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Contents Mums the Word

6

Callie Mead

10

Local History Notes, WH Davies

12,14

Quick Quiz

14

Beauty Tips

16

The Phoenix Comic

18

Imberhorne School Sports Fund

22

The Guinea Pig Club

24,26

The Bluebell Raily

28

Growing Cauliflower

32

What’s On

36,38

The Majority of our Businesses are East Grinstead Based

We pride ourselves on promoting quality local businesses as seen by the fact that a majority of our advertisers are local to EG. Although this publication does not vet advertisers, a number of complaints will mean that businesses will be barred from further advertising.

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 2013. The contents of this publication are written specifically for our readers, no part may be reproduced elsewhere without express and prior permission.

ANTIQUE Antique Clock Repair 13 ART Objet D’art

BLINDS/CURTAINS/INTERIORS Tracey Evans Designs 25 Elizabeth Designs 25 CARE Sussex Health Care 3 Inter-County Nursing 3 Mill View Care Home 11 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES & PRODUCTS/EDUCATION Singing/PianoTuition 7 Effective Education 7 Children’s House Nursery 7 French Tuition

German Tuition

Blackland Farm 7 Science/Maths Tuition 7 Guitar Tuition 7 CLEANING SERVICES Help at Home 5 Supreme Oven Cleaning 13 COMPUTER/WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICES Mr. Computing 40 Willis IT Services 37 Computer Studio 37 DOGS First for Dogs 3 Brown Hounds Dog Walking 5 FOOD/DRINK Wiltshire Farm Food 10 FITNESS/HEALTH/BEAUTY Janine Leach Osteopath 1 Lotte Berk 17 Family Chiropractic Clinic 15 Atlas Profilax 17 Hire Fitness 15 Thai Yoga & Massage 1 Feet First 17 Foot Lady 17 Pay as you go fitness classes 14 Emma’s Mobile Beauty 14 Electrolysis/Minor Blemishes 17 Second Glance Clothing 17 FUNCTION VENUE/ RESTAURANT/BAR Brambletye Hotel

Yew Lodge 13 GARDEN SERVICES/PLANTS MGC 33 Pete Payne 33 Atrium 35 EG Lawns 35

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Imberhorne Lane Nursery 33 DR Newland Tree Care 33 Green Machines 33 HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES Mid Sussex Timber 2 Bailey Bridge Refurb/ Construction 20 Beeches Builders 23 Paint it Now 27 AI Plumbing 1 DK Woodhouse 25 Scott Maynard Plastering 25 James Lowe Plumbing 1 Gutters & Soffits Services 31 John Bloom Plumbing & Heating 27 Gary Spurle Bathroom & Heating 1 Scandia Hus 2 MM Roofing Contractor 23 MRM Plastering 21 Resolution Plumbing 20 A.G. Kerr Carpentry 22 Steve Willis Electrician 31 MDH Painters & Decorators 23 James Mundy Decorating 23 Steve Cook Building 31 JPW Tiling Specialists 21 Shuttleworth Decorators 21 MM Walker Home Maintenance 27 JOB OPPORTUNITY Brooker Care Home 5 Spa Learning Recruitment 17 KITCHENS Kitchen Bespoke 21 Absolutely Kitchens 31 Raymond Daines 27 PEST CONTROL Expest Pest Control 33 APM Pest Control 33 PROBATE Morgan Probate

SATELLITE, AERIAL SPECIALISTS Norsat 37 SHOES/CLOTHES/WEDDINGS/ OCCASIONS Second Glance 17 Suitables 15 Yew Lodge 13 WINDOW SERVICES As Good As New Window Repairs 5

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mums the Word...

Mothers Day on the 10th!

Put up your feet and let yourself be pampered, you deserve it . It’s your day!

Get them Growing!

Something for March: Sunflowers are very easy for for kids to grow and they are very impressive when in full-bloom. The Sunflower ‘Mongolian Giant’ can grow up to 14 feet tall!

Just sow the seeds straight into the ground in a sunny, sheltered spot and watch them grow and grow! Be sure to provide the stems with supports along the way. Great for giving the kids a sense of achievement and contribution to the garden.

A Mothers Quote of the month:

Screens v.

Real-life

“My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw.

All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her” George Washington

Can’t get the kids away from the screens? Try this… allow them to make a den in the living room, they’ll likely need spare sheets, chairs, etc. and will probably have to take the cushions off the sofa.... I know it takes a brave parent to allow this but try to remember how much fun you had doing just this when you were a kid… Just get them to promise beforehand that they’ll put everything back once they’re finished.

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FRENCH TUITION Adults & Children

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Home visit available Experienced • Caring • Patient CRB checked.

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GERMAN TUITION Adults & Children I teach REAL-LIFE, CONVERSATIONAL German in groups and one-to-one EASY - FUN For more info call:

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You might need to get your partner to help with this one...

If your children want to get you something for Mothers Day, but don’t have pocket money to buy a present, you could always drop hints to give you ‘Mummy Vouchers’.

The idea is that the kids make up vouchers for you with things like: free ‘breakfast in bed’, ‘massage’, ‘putting away the shopping’, ‘cup of tea’ etc. written on the voucher for you to use whenever you want.

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PiAno / SinGinG TuiTion “Kathleen teaches both my girls. They find their lessons fun, they learn a good variety of songs and also get to perform through various concerts that Kathleen organizes.” Lisa Cavanagh

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BRAND-NEW SHOWROOM OPENING 21st MARCH in EAST GRINSTEAD

Alistair Graham

Alistair Graham will be welcoming customers to Mid-Sussex Timber’s meticulously refurbished, spacious 180 Sqm, new showroom. This is what he says:

History of Mid-sussex tiMber, establisHed 1929

‘Customers can expect a professional, personalised service that gives all available options to them complete with full explanations.

‘We can give advice to both the professional trader and DIY customers alike from sound insulation & roof windows to outside decking & fencing. For specific products we will even arrange a site visit.

‘Being a small, independent family-run business with many years of experience we offer that knowledgeable service which people so often want and need.

‘We always try to help our customers save money in the long-run by guaranteeing to give high quality products that will last, and are cost-effective for them’.

Here are just some of the products customers will be able to find on display: Ironmongery, Decking and Fencing, Worktops, Doors, Insulation, Soundproofing, Velux windows, Stair parts, Flooring & Wood treatments and more.

There is also an on-site café for refreshments, so you can browse the showroom at your leisure!

Mid-Sussex Timber is one of the largest timber stockists in Sussex.

They have state of the art milling machinery that is capable of producing any profile or bespoke moulding. They also now stock a full range of Building materials, including Bricks, Blocks, Sand and Cement

Founder Roy D Waters was the son of builder James Waters of Forest Row Builders. He worked with his father but soon envisioned becoming a supplier to the building tradesmen of the area and thus established Mid-Sussex Timber. It remains a family company that is now run by his two sons, Tim and Simon Waters.

Interestingly the Waters family actually originate from Forest Row & the family tree dates back to 1 24!

The first branch to open was in East Grinstead in 1 2 .

A second site opened in Haywards Heath in 1 33. Then in 1 the site of approx three acres in Forest Row was acquired which is now the main base for the very large stocks of Timber and Panel Products. The fourth site is in Crowborough, established in 1 4.

Today, Tim and Simon Waters envision Mid-Sussex Timber continuing as a local, independent family company that prides itself on knowledge and builds valued personal relationships with both staff and customers alike.

They would be delighted to welcome you to any of their branches to see for yourself their extensive facilities and comprehensive stock ranges.

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callie Mead, student of Oriel high school who lives in West

hoathly, reached the grand final of the Open Mic competition and performed at the 02. here is a short Q&a with her: What inspired you to take up singing?

When I was younger I always watched musical films e.g. Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I learnt the songs at a young age and from them on I pursued my love for singing. describe the experience of reaching the finals of Open Mic? Getting to the final of Open Mic was the most amazing feeling. At the regional finals I was in shock when they called my name. If I’m honest it didn’t sink in until about a week after.

What is the next step for you with your singing?

My next step is to record my demo CD and send it off to some music labels. Also a producer has asked to work with me so hopefully we will collaborate some time soon.

What local support have you had along the way?

I’ve had my friends and family support me all the way. Also my school, ‘Oriel High School’ and a local designer have supported me. Christina lives in Maidenbower, Crawley, and she designed my dress as a sponsor for the final.

Her Headteacher, Philip Stack says: ‘ Callie is a very motivated and committed young lady who deserves the schools full support. Our school is proud of her achievements and we wish her every success in the future’.

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Redefining care homes Visit Mill View in East Grinstead and you’ll discover how Care UK is changing the concept of care homes for the better.

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Our dedicated teams offer the highest standards of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Every Care UK home is regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission, which monitors social care services in England. Inspections cover all aspects of care, including treating people with dignity, ensuring food and drink meet their needs and providing a clean and safe environment.

Every resident is different and deserves an individual approach. We take the time to understand the individuals we care for, working with them to learn their life stories and appreciate their likes and dislikes. The details are crucial. Knowing what someone used to do for a living, where they used to live, what their favourite film is – these things help to make a resident feel valued and comfortable.

We build on these standards with our own commitment to innovation. Care UK has a specialist dementia team that trains our care home teams in a ground-breaking experiential programme. Staff experience first-hand what it’s like to live with dementia, so they can better appreciate the challenges of residents. The same specialist dementia team helps our staff to understand the laws around mental health conditions, such as Alzheimer’s, and to provide general support with behaviour that challenges.

We create a personalised care plan for each resident, so their care meets their exact needs. What’s more, care and support is a constant, 24 hours a day commitment for us, and we welcome residents’ friends and family at any time of the day or night.

Come and see us If you’re considering a care home for a loved one, but have some questions, or simply want to have a look around, come and see us. We’ll show you around and will be happy to discuss the best care options for your loved one.

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WH DAVIES, Welsh poet & former East Grinstead Resident William Henry Davies was born in Newport, Wales on July 3rd 1871.

He had an elder brother who had learning difficulties. A sister was born later. His father died when he was three and, when his mother remarried a year later, the three children were sent to live with their paternal grandparents. They were very religious and strict.

Years after he described his home as consisting of “an imbecile brother, a sister, a maid servant, a dog, a cat, a parrot, a dove and a canary bird”.

He was not a good scholar and his behaviour at times bordered on the delinquent. He was left to watch over his dying grandfather at the age of fourteen. He became so engrossed in a “very interesting book of wild adventure.”, that he failed to notice the actual moment of his grandfather’s departure from this life. On leaving school he was apprenticed, first to an ironmonger and then to a picture framer. Neither of these occupations appealed to him and it was not long before he left Newport and started travelling supporting himself with casual work. At the age of twenty two he sailed for America for the first time. He spent the next six years travelling around the United States with frequent visits back to England. The exact reasons for this is unclear. He did not seem to have anyone in England that he was particularly keen to see.

In 18 the news of the gold rush to the Klondyke broke and as always keen to try some new adventure, Davies went to join them. Unfortunately, he missed his footing while trying to jump a moving freight train and crushed his right foot. The injury was so severe that his foot had to be amputated. For the rest of his life he wore a series of wooden

legs usually made by the local carpenter. He was later to write the story of his American travels in, what is perhaps his most well known work, “The Diary of Supertramp”.

He returned to England and lived rough in London for several months. His fortunes took a turn for the better when he met Edward Thomas, the Welsh poet, who was at the time the literary critic on the Daily Chronicle. The two men became friends and Thomas arranged for Davies to live in a small cottage in Egg Pie Lane near Sevenoaks. Settled and happy for perhaps the first time in his life Davies started writing his poetry.

His association with Thomas opened doors for him. He began to be welcomed into literary circles.

His biography had a foreword written by George Bernard Shaw.

He was invited to stay with D.H. Lawrence and his wife in Germany, and his work impressed many

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of his fellow poets of the period.

In 1 14 he started giving public readings of his works and they were well received. His obvious love of nature shines throughout his works. Today, they are not generally known. The only one to have made an impact is the first two lines of a poem called “Leisure”.

It was used in the television commercial for Centre Parks.

“What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare?”

While Davies lived in East Grinstead, he was visited by close friend Edward Thomas who’d latterly opened many doors for Davies. Thomas was soon after killed in action in 1 17. Davies, consequently devastated, commemorated the event with the poem “Killed In Action (Edward Thomas)” which was included in his 1 18 collection “Raptures”.

In 1 23, Davies married Helen

hugs, Local charity competition Hugs are running a competition.

What we want is a picture of you giving another person, or one of our four legged friends (dog, cat) etc. a HUGE HUG. You can enter as many times as you wish. Each entry costs £2.50 and all money raised goes to HUGS to be used in the following ways: to help any child that so desperately needs it, and to assist us in our new community project. So what do you win? Well the winning picture will be used in & on all our publication material throughout the rest of 2013 AND (drum roll please) & tWO ticKEts tO sEE BOn JOVi at hYdE ParK On thE 5th JULY! Please post your entry to HUGS (cheques made payable to HUGS), Holtye Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH1 3EG or pop it through the door. This competition is open to all. Closing date is 31st March 2013.

Please spread the word to as many people you know as the more entries we get the more money we can make for those that need it.

Thank you & good luck :-) Yours kindly, Ellen Duvall Thompson (Founder of HUGS)

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Yew Lodge Country House Wedding Showcase Sunday, 17th March, 12 noon - 4pm Free admission & car parking

Yew Lodge provides a fabulous setting for your wedding that’s as individual as you are and we invite you to visit us and experience our ‘Warmest of Welcomes’ first hand.

You will also be able to talk to a range of wedding suppliers to make your special day absolutely perfect - including decorations, bridal gowns, flowers, photography, cakes, disco and cars.

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Payne in the East Grinstead Registry Office. She was considerably younger than he was. He had met her while waiting in a bus queue in London. In spite of their apparent differences in both upbringing and interests they stayed happily married until his death in 1 40. They moved into a house in Cantelupe Road, called “Torleven” living there for three years before they moved.

Davies never seemed to settle for long in one place. The couple moved to various places before settling in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. Even there they lived in five different houses within the town. The last one in which he died in 1 40 was called ”Glendower”, meaning a Welsh Cheiftain.

A few months before his death he visited the Sitwells (a well known contemporary art & literature

Quick Quiz

“Tor Leven” 28,Cantelupe Road. Number 28 is the left hand side of the pair of semi detached houses, on the right.

family). Osbert Sitwell was shocked at Davies’ appearance, his face was very drawn, emphasising his strong resemblance to his father’s distant cousin, the famous actor Sir Henry Irving.

Davies had no children, although Helen was pregnant when they were married she’d subsequently miscarried. Eventually his residence “Glendower” passed to his nephew.

1: The famous Sherlock Holmes tale, The Hounds of Baskerville, was set in which English county?

2: Who authored the book War Horse on which the play & film of the same name are based?

3: The world famous artist, Andy Warhol, was a leading figure in which visual arts movement?

4: Which short-lived reality TV show first aired on British TV in 2001 and was the fore-runner to Pop Idol and X factor?

5: Which Oscar Wilde character keeps his portrait locked in a secret room in his house?

6: The historical territory, Asia Minor, corresponds to which country in modern times?

7: Elvis Presley was born in which American State?

8: When was the Sovereignty of Hong Kong transferred to the People’s Republic of China?

9: What was the name of pop musician Madonna’s first album?

10:Who was the youngest ever Men’s Wimbledon Champion?

It is now being renovated and will be used as a study centre. During the work several books signed by Davies were discovered and also some of his letters.

East Grinstead should be proud of its association with to such an interesting and prominent man of letters, who was on equal footing with the literary figures of his day.

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Fitness Pilates • Circuits • Legs, Bums, Tums Active Seniors plus seated seniors All classes pay-as-you-go, so no expensive gym fees Only £4.50 daytime, or £5.00 evening classes. Venues local to Felbridge, Crawley Down & Crawley

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When I was a child, my Grandmother was always on about “keeping regular” and the method of choice was usually Epsom Salts.

Notwithstanding that, they can be very useful in the world of beauty too!

So here are some ideas: a) As an exfoliator you can mix in the ratio two to one of Epsom Salts and Vaseline and a couple of drops of lavender essential oil. Apply the mixture to the skin and gently scrub away old cells and encourage a brighter complexion. Rinse off with warm water and then pat dry and moisturise. b) As a facial mask, mix the salts into a creamy cleansing cream. Massage onto the skin and then leave for 10mins before rinsing off with warm water, patting the skin dry and then moisturising in the normal way. c) Before a pedicure soak your feet in warm water with Epsom Salts for 10mins or so. The salts will refresh and smooth your feet. d) For a relaxing bath make your own crystals by mixing two cups of Epsom Salts with a few drops of essential oil and a teaspoon of glycerine. The mixture can be stored in an airtight container and used when you want.

Do you have dark circles under your eyes? I recently read that if you grate a raw potato and put it into a piece of muslin, and apply to the eye socket for 15-20 mins it will help to lessen the dark circles. One word of warning though, please do not let the juice enter your eyes, keep them firmly shut. When the time is up, wipe off the starchy residue with warm water, pat dry and apply an eye cream.

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Excitement is mounting at Imberhorne School as the new £2m multi-purpose sports centre nears completion.

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Members of the public will be welcome to use the facilities in the evenings and at weekends and local sports clubs are showing great interest in using a new jewel in East Grinstead’s crown.

Claire Barr, Assistant Head and PE teacher said, “This space will allow us to do sports and activities that we have never been able to offer before, we just can’t wait to start using it with the students.”

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A New Play: The Guinea Pig Club Susan Watkins is a respected historical biographer. Her late husband Professor Sid Watkins revolutionised medical care at Grands Prix and both were great friends of Bernie Ecclestone’s which lead Susan to write the biography, ‘Bernie’.

Some thirty years ago my husband introduced me to Guinea Pig Sandy Sauders. After just a few minutes conversation I knew that Sandy was someone quite extraordinary - and it had nothing to do with his appearance; I persuaded him to tell me his history. I learned that, as a savagely burned airman, he had attempted suicide - twice.

Then he met McIndoe - who not only repaired his face, but repaired his soul; McIndoe even inspired Sandy to become a doctor. This was a story that had to be conveyed to a wide audience. Unfortunately, my book commitments meant that I couldn’t give it the attention it deserved until 2005. Sandy then introduced me to the surviving Guinea Pigs in the UK and Canada, and after two years of interviews, not only GPs but also wounded veterens from recent conflicts; civilian burns patients; medical, surgical, and psychological research and another year spent writing, I had completed a screenplay entitled ‘The Guinea Pig Club.’ It was then suggested that as the subject was ‘sensitive’ it might be best to

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At the end of last year her first play entitled the ‘The Guinea Pig Club’ about the inspirational story of McIndoe and his Guinea Pigs ran for a time at the York Theatre Royal to rave reviews.

We are very lucky to be able to bring you the background of this production, written especially for the East Grinstead Living by Susan Watkins:

begin with a play. After another year of writing I had a stage play by the same title but the focus was from McIndoe’s point of view, whereas the screenplay is the burnt pilot’s story.

It takes a lot of research to find the nugget upon which everything turns - it’s an organic process, and hugely fascinating when it finally wriggles its way to the surface. With McIndoe, the critical moment occurred during the winter of 1 2 -30, when he had arrived in London expecting a professorship in surgery. It didn’t happen, his foreign medical credentials were worthless in the UK; And the Great Depression was on; And he had to support a pregnant wife and young daughter. The glittering, young abdominal surgeon - from the world famous Mayo Clinic - had become a down-and-out nobody.

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It must be remembered that in those days abdominal surgery was the high-risk, aweinspiring specialty that brain surgery is today - quite a tumble.

At his lowest moment, McIndoe recalled coming out of the subway at Piccadilly and seeing disabled vets begging; playing cornets to the uncaring; and trying to sell pathetic little boxes of matches.

They were the disenfranchised, sidelined from society. The hopeless McIndoe felt he had become one of them…it was his worst moment - and the best for his future Guinea Pig patients.

There was only one person McIndoe would turn to in a crisis, his mother. She suggested he contact a distant cousin, Sir Harold Gillies, a plastic surgeon. Gillies had never heard of McIndoe but felt obliged to help a fellow Kiwi. He got him work in various

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Gillies invited him to join his Harley Street practice and the aristocrats and starlets, who comprised much of the patient list, were soon requesting McIndoe. However, I should say that they also performed surgery for cleft palate, jaw reconstructions, burns, and repairing/creating a vagina.

Medical students would joke about ‘McIndoe’s vagina’. But McIndoe, as you probably know, became famous for the ‘McIndoe nose’. His wife, Adonia, disapproved of what she saw as the former abdominal surgeon’s professional comedown: she didn’t want a ‘cosmetic

surgeon’ in the family. Yet, by the time war broke out in 1939 - only nine years after that winter of hopelessness - McIndoe had become one of the most successful surgeons in London; he was even planning an early retirement in ten years time. His determination had been ferocious in distancing himself from the begging vets on a Piccadilly street corner. But he would soon encounter the hopeless again - hundreds of them. And his determination would be just as ferocious in helping them recover a meaningful, successful future.

At the same time he would finally achieve his own redemption.

McIndoe’s daughter, the late Vanora Marland, had insisted that I tell the story of her father treating ‘the whole man’. I had already made up my mind to do just that, for that is the story of the Guinea Pigs, coupled with the environment he created on the ward, wherein they could help each other, something like a support group.

My friend Sandy Saunders, at ninety, is still working, seeing patients, inspiring others - when he isn’t off on exotic jaunts around the world.

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One of the joys of this project has been the spreading of McIndoe’s philosophy, which we hope will impact on the lives of modern warriors as well as civilian patients.

Since the York production I have had letters from several nurses and surgeons, saying the play has caused them to re-think the way they handle patients on busy NHS wards - this is a bonus I hadn’t anticipated.

The play is dedicated to my late husband, Prof. Sid Watkins, who, like McIndoe, was a brilliant intuitive surgeon, a maverick - and a great humanitarian. And marvelous fun.

© Karl Andre, courtesy of York Theatre Royal

© Karl Andre, courtesy of York Theatre Royal

hospitals doing all sorts of nonsurgical tasks, while evenings were spent studying to obtain his UK surgical qualifications.

The searing image of the hopeless vets kept him hard at it. McIndoe passed his exams at the first attempt, which was rare for anyone, but all the more interesting because his early school reports show that he was only a fair student, his best subjects were French and Geography. Gillies then began to teach him plastic surgery. Mcindoe copied the master and practiced, practiced, practiced, practiced till he had varicose veins.

is a long process involving workshops and rewrites, and endless calls to theatres. We began with a Rehearsed Reading directed by Helen Eastman and produced by Eleanor Lloyd at Trafalgar I in the West End. Two years later we were able to interest the York Theatre Royal, where the production, directed

by Damian Cruden, opened last autumn. The reviews were amazing - including a 5-star rating in the Telegraph. Having had such marvelous reviews it is now much easier to get the play on in the West End, where we hope to open in the autumn of this year. At the same time we’re gently moving ahead with the film.

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BLUEBELL RAILWAY COMING HOME to EAST GRINSTEAD

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MONDAY 17 MARCH 1 58 – LEWES TO EAST GRINSTEAD RAILWAY LINE CLOSED SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2013 – BLUEBELL RAILWAY REACHES EAST GRINSTEAD

Just over 55 years since British Railways closed the line between Lewes and East Grinstead the Bluebell Railway’s long term aim of restoring steam passenger services to the town will at last be realised.

Services will commence from the Bluebell’s new station (just to the south of the mainline station) on Saturday 23rd March, with a two week opening festival themed around the 1 51 Festival of Britain. The first train will depart for Kingscote, Horsted Keynes and Sheffield Park at :45am, with the first up train from Sheffield Park, arriving at 10:12am.

Trains will then depart for Sheffield Park at 10:30am and every 45 minutes until pm, with further trains at :3 pm, 8:30pm and 10:25pm. A similar pattern of service will be provided for the two weeks of the festival with trains departing from East Grinstead at 45 minute intervals between 10:30am and :3 pm.

Thursday 28th March will be a momentous day for, in addition to the Bluebell’s own services, it will see the arrival in East Grinstead of the first through train between London Victoria and Sheffield Park for 50 years (this train sold out within 15 minutes of bookings opening!). The Bluebell’s first Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Service train will run on Good Friday 2 th March, while the first public Golden Arrow Pullman Dining Car train will depart at 7:30pm on Saturday 30th March.

Other highlights of the two week festival will be Bo Peep Specials, guided tours of the National Trust’s Sheffield Park & Garden, a tour of Horsted Keynes village, an evening Wine and Cheese Quiz special and a Rail Ale Evening special train. Details of all these services can be found on the Bluebell’s website at www.bluebell-railway.com and bookings can be made either by calling 01825 720800 or by visiting the Bluebell’s new East Grinstead office at the station.

Just for East Grinstead! On Friday 5th April residents will be able to take advantage of a special offer, whereby adults can travel at half price, with an accompanying “Kids for a Quid” offer for children.

After the end of the Festival trains will continue to run daily for a further week, until Sunday 14th April when there will then be a three week suspension of services to East Grinstead (for some essential works) re-commencing on Saturday 4th May. A truly momentous Festival, like a much anticipated ‘Home-coming’ is in the offing to celebrate the reopening of what has become the much-loved and much-famed Bluebell Railway.

We hope East Grinstead welcomes it with open arms!

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Good luck!

Let us know the page numbers, enter online: www.egliving.co.uk or email:info@egliving.co.uk. Closing date: 1 /03/13

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Growing Cauliflowers Article by Michael Dongray,

Imberhorne Lane Nursery Proprietor

Cauliflowers require a very fertile soil in a sunny spot and a high water requirement to grow well.

Although not the easiest crop to grow providing the below requirements are met successful cauliflower growing is achievable.

Varieties.

Sowing the Seed

clapton: With large white, heads, this is for summer to late autumn harvest. Club root resistant.

Sow thinly in drills 13mm deep in a seed bed in rows 15cm apart. Cover the seed over with soil lightly firming with the head of a rake. Keep the seedbed moist. Always use a fine spray.

Graffiti aGM: Has deep purple heads.

The main sowing period is March to May, although early crops can be achieved by sowing under glass in January/February or sowing cultivars in the autumn in a glasshouse or cold frame.

When the seedlings are about 25mm high they will need thinning to 75mm in the rows.

This is to prevent overcrowding otherwise the seedlings become weak and spindly.

The seedlings will be ready to plant out in their final position when they are 100 to 150mm high or when they have 5 to true leaves. The bed must be watered thoroughly the day before moving them.

Preparing the Bed for final planting.

Cauliflowers require a very fertile soil, and digging in a bucketful of well-rotted manure or organic matter before planting and raking in 150g per sq m of Growmore or other general purpose fertiliser, will help growth. Firm the soil by treading before planting.

Space summer and autumn cropping types 0cm apart and winter varieties 75cm apart.

clarify: Excellent resistance to clubroot.This variety gives excellent resistance to clubroot and its erect growth means it takes up less space in the veg patch.

raleigh: Early cropping & very long harvest period.

Cauliflower problems club root: Roots become swollen and distorted, leaves become pale and yellow and wilt easily.

Plants may die. control: Probably best to choose a club root resistant variety.

Birds: Birds, especially pigeons, can strip the leaves of cauliflowers, preventing the plants from growing and the curds forming. control: Protect the plants from birds by covering them with netting or fleece. caterpillars: The larvae of several butterflies and moths feed on the leaves of brassicas, including cauliflowers, making holes in them. control: Treat with synthetic pyrethroid insecticides or grow beneath insect-proof mesh.

Protect the curds of summer varieties from the sun by bending a few leaves over them.

Water well in dry weather, Once the plants have grown away add 30g per square metre of high nitrogen fertiliser such as sulphate of ammonia to boost growth and curd formation.

Start cutting when the heads are firm; once the florets start to separate, it is too late.

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The Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational once again invited readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition.

Here are the winners: 1 . Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.

Chequer Mead Competition 2 Pairs of Tickets to give away Celtic Flames. Saturday 23rd March at 8.00pm The multi-instrumentalist group from Galway plays an eclectic range of music including Irish, bluegrass, jazz, blues and rock. This atmospheric production generates a brilliant & energetic night’s entertainment. At times, CELTIC FLAMES burn with a light flicker; at times they set the place on fire! So treat yourself to a moody blend of ancient and modern, of a rich musical tradition with a contemporary feel and come to see CELTIC FLAMES perform. It’s an experience you will not forget!

Competition Question: From which part of Ireland do The Celtic Flames originate?

To enter email: info@egliving.co.uk or write to: Celtic Flames Competition, 33 Morton Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4AF. Closing date: 15th March’13.

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Garden / Outdoors recommendations For atrium (see ad on right) Patio extension.

I would heartily recommend Dean and George of Atrium.

They gave us a good quote, kept us informed about start date and turned up at the time. They were clean, tidy, eďŹƒcient and have done an excellent job.

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Patio, building a wall, railings and excavation of soil.

Very reliable and great quality of work done. Very happy with the service and Dean and George very polite and friendly. Love our new garden - thanks!

East Grinstead customer, July 2012 remove grassed area and replace with paving.

The work carried out was to a very high standard and the finish was better than we had expected. The workmen were always polite and courtious. They have a very good eye for detail and levels giving the job an excellent and professional finish. I highly recommend them.

East Grinstead Customer, March 2012 Build patio & pond, re-erect fencing & other landscaping.

We are very pleased with the work carried out. Dean and his collegue were polite and easy to talk to about the plans.

We asked them to do a couple of extra things and they were more than happy to fit them in. We felt the work was priced accurately and the standard was excellent.

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What’s On: March

If you would like your event on these pages email info@egliving.co.uk for more information

Saturday 9th March

Sun 10am - 4pm. Admission: Adults £4.50, Concessions and Children £3.50, Family (2 + 2) £15.00. For more info see:www.egmrc.org.uk.

Pamper and Shop - Spa Afternoon in aid of Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School. 1-4pm. Pamper a loved one or yourself on Mother’s Day Weekend. Enjoy a luxurious spa treatment in our Relaxation Zone for as little as £5! Also visit the Shopping Zone for jewellery, handbags, etc. at Ashurst Wood Primary School, for details see www.ashurstwoodpreschool.co.uk. Tickets cost just £3.50 which includes a welcoming glass of bubbly.

Sunday 10th March Spoil your mum on her special day and come to Yew Lodge for a traditional Sunday lunch in our splendid dining room/conservatory, relax over coffee, and if it appeals, take a stroll around our 10 acre gardens – to make the whole occasion a special afternoon, not just a meal. Telephone 01342 870003 to make a reservation or visit our web-site for full details: www.yewlodge.co.uk.

Wednesday 13th March The Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead, for retired professional and business men, meets locally at 10:15am for coffee, followed by a talk by Mike Grenville on ‘Climate Change and Related Matters’, with the option of a pub lunch afterwards. New members are welcome. For more information phone the secretary on 01342 323098.

Friday 15th March East Grinstead Society ‘The Keymer tile works’ A talk

by Fred Avery. Founder member of Burgess Hill local history society, who has written booklets on a local bulding firm, manufacturers of building materials and books on Burgess Hill’s past. He is curator of the Burgess Hill Heritage Centre. Non members welcome at £1.50 children free. Main Hall, East Court, 7:30pm – 9:30pm.

Saturday 16th March Haydn’s Creation. With professional soloists and The Meridian Symphony Orchestra, lead by George Clifford.

Directed by Richard Jenkinson. Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HL. Tickets: £13 adults; £7 for students/children. Box office: 01342 328774. Bullfrog Music, Ship Street, East Grinstead or on the door at 7.30pm. For further information and on-line booking: www.egcs.co.uk.

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March East Grinstead Model Railway Club’s Show. Featuring 19 layouts in all gauges, Trade Stands, Refreshments, Free Parking. At Sackville School, RH19 3TY. Sat 10am - 5pm,

Monday 18th March East Grinstead Natural History Society, Talk: British Berries – Dr David Lang (Sussex Wildlife Trust Member) at 7.45pm. All meetings take place at St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead starting at 19.45.

Visitors £4 including refreshments. Contact Lesley Berry on 01342 324955 for more.

Tuesday 19th March East Grinstead Wine Circle in conjunction with the Fairtrade East Grinstead are holding a Wine Tasting on at The Meridian Hall, East Court at 8pm. Tickets are £5 per person; please call Ceri 07727678018 or email amjoneseasy@btinternet.com to book your tickets.

Website: www.fairtrade-eg.co.uk/home.html.

Thursday 21st March Experience an hour in your very own secret garden!

Weaving traditional Druid knowledge and inner energy healing I will lead an hour’s meditation at theYoga Akasha Center. We will reawaken your inner passion for Spring 2013, and together nurture this growth for you to take into your day to day living. Cost is £5.00 and doors open at 7.45pm for 8.00pm start. Phone Paula Adams on 07505 062183, Yoga Akasha Centre, 45 London Road, East Grinstead.

Sunday 24th March Bob Smith’s testimonial football match. EG Lions Club will benefit from this. Kick off 2pm, adults £6, children £3.

An EG Town team take on an Arsenal representative side at East Court. There will be plenty of other attractions for all the family.

Tuesday 26th March Friends of East Grinstead Museum ‘A taste of France’. A french themed meal with entertainment provided by a pianist and singer will be held at CJ’s (55-57 High Street).

7:30pm – 10pm. Tickets costing £14.50 are available from the museum. Call: 01342 302233 or visit: www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk.

Sunday 31st March Yew Lodge Country House is open to everyone on the last Sunday of every month for traditional Sunday lunch.

A two course meal, followed by coffee/tea & mints is £24 per adult and £14 per child under 12 years. Telephone

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What’s On: March 01342 870003 to make a reservation or visit our website for full details and sample menus: www.yewlodge.co.uk.

Friday 5th April Friends of East Grinstead, Speakers Night. `Not to be sneezed at’. The unusual but fascinatng subject of handkerchiefs is brought to us by Brenda Matthews who will bring along a collection of commemorative handkerchiefs and amuse us with the stories they hold. The talk will be held at East Court Mansion, East Grinstead starting at 8pm. Doors open from 7:30pm.

Members free, Visitors £2.50.

Saturday 27th April Plant Sale at St Marys’s Church Hall Windmill Lane East Grinstead RH19 2DS. 10am till 12noon. Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables...ALL AT BARGAIN PRICES. Refreshments available.to the Church Restoration Fund.

Tel: 01342 870661. Email: anne.stone44@gmail.com.

What’s On at Chequer Mead Sunday 10th March at 7:30pm- “Ultimate Genesis” presented by Los Endos: Los Endos capture the excitement of a live Genesis gig from the 70’s and 80’s with nearly 3 hours of scintillating musicianship and a state of the Art light show. All tickets: £15.00.

Saturday 16th March at 7:30pm- “The Floyd Effect” presented by Sandarac Productions: The Authentic live tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd. Join

Useful Phone Numbers Electricity (Power Cut): 0800 7838866 Smell Gas (emergency): 0800 111 999 National Grid Gas Enquiries: 0845 605 6677 BT Fault line: 0800 800151 Water Emergency: WSCC 0800 028 3399 Emergency Dental Numbers (9am - 5:30pm, Mon - Fri) NHS Dental Helpline: 0300 1000899 (5:30pm - 10pm, W/Ends, Bank Holidays) 01444 440695 Flooding and Drainage 01444 477408 Chequer Mead Box Office: 01324 302000 Citizen’s Advice Bureau: 01342 321638 EG Learning Centre: 01342 321874 EG Library: 01342 410050 EG Sports Club: 01342 321210 EG Town Council: 01342 323636 EG Tourist Information: 01342 410121 EG Volunteer Point 01342 328080 EG First Station (non-emergency) 01342 321477

If you would like your event on these pages email info@egliving.co.uk for more information us for an unforgettable experience that will take you on a journey from the Gates of Dawn to the Dark Side of the Moon. With Special Guests, the Ariel Drama Plus Academy. All Tickets: £17.50.

Saturday 23rd March at 8.00pm- “Celtic Flames” Direct from Ireland. A Spectacular Show of Music, Song and Dance. This atmospheric production generates a brilliant & energetic night’s entertainment.

At times, CELTIC FLAMES burn with a light flicker; at times they set the place on fire! All tickets: £10.00.

Competition - We have 2 pairs of tickets to give away “The Neil Diamond Story” on Friday 19th April at 7:30pm.

In his acclaimed one-man show Bob Drury celebrates the music of the legendary Neil Diamond, tracking Neil’s remarkable journey from unknown songwriter to international mega-star – five decades of blockbuster hits!

Tickets £12.00 Competition Question: Where was Neil Diamond born?

To enter the competition email: info@egliving.co.uk or write to: Chequer Mead Competition, 33 Morton Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4AF. Closing date: 31st March ‘13.

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