East Grinstead Living May issue

15000 copies delivered to homes and businesses

East Grinstead

Living May 2012

Ashdown Forest Walk BIG Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Local History Notes

Š chris parfitt

Local Business Directory & Community News To Advertise call: 01342 300152

Home

Mid-Sussex Timber Supplying an excellent service and great products at a competitive price.

Next aqua stop

£26.24

+ vaT

Next Tough deck clean & revise

£13.58

Decking Oil

+ vaT

£24.98 + vaT

Forest Row:

East Grinstead:

Haywards Heath:

T: 01342 822191

T: 01342 317470

T: 01444 413413

Station Road, RH18 5EL

Railway Approach, RH19 1BY

College Road, RH16 1QW

www.mstc.co.uk

Crowborough:

Ballards Yard, Park Road, TN6 2QS

T: 01892 652725

All Prices Exclude VAT. Free Delivery for orders over £150 + VAT | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Home

Chimneys

Roofing & repairs

Flat roofing Testimonial: “It is with pleasure that I recommend Paul and Allzones Roofing Services. We encountered a problem at our residence over the last winter during the large snowfall with an ingress of water in two dormer window areas. We requested quotes from two well known roofing companies and were told we require a completely new roof at an exorbitant sum of money. Thank goodness we had someone refer us to Paul. He identified the problem as being poorly fitted felt and loose tiles which were pushed up by the snowfall & freezing weather. He and his men attended immediately and corrected the situation at a fraction of the cost quoted by the previous two companies It is truly wonderful to meet a tradesman who is not only extremely honest but very proud of the work he performs. I am quite confident that any who employs this company will be very pleased with the final result.”

Yours truly, Richard Reuss Independent Business Consultant Forest Row

Tiled & Flat Roofing Guttering & Plastic Fascia Boards

Dear Sir/Madam, We are a professional family business with 40 years experience. Our services are cost-effective with references.

• Tiled & Flat Roofing, renew/repair • Chimney repair/remove/rebuild • Sheet roofing, renew/repair • Plastic guttering & weatherboards 01342 315250 07851 421104 www.allzonesroofing.com

New Plastic Boarding

Guttering repairs

New Guttering

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 |

Dear Residents, Welcome to our May issue.

This month we’re pleased to be bringing you some fantastic History Notes: stories of the past that helped to make the town into what it is today.

With the Diamond Jubilee just around the corner you’ll be pleased to know East Grinstead is celebrating in a BIG way, see our What’s On for details and our feature with some old photos of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

Feel the need to get out the house? We bring you a walk in the wonderful Ashdown Forest (in association with the Ashdown Forest Centre).

Finally, Thank you for supporting our local businesses, the majority of which are East Grinstead based. And remember to keep the magazine handy for when you need a local service.

Please send in any feedback, community news, etc.

Have a good May. With Best Wishes, Tally & Chris

East Grinstead Living To advertise call 01342 300152 info@eastgrinsteadliving.co.uk

Contents

Miss Moneywise 8 Walk 10 EG Hockey Player 12 16 Recipe 18 London to Brighton 22 Quick Quiz & Sudoku Spot-the-difference, competition 26 28,30 History Notes Diamond Jubilee 32 34 Gardening Tips 36 Word Play 36 What’s on at Chequer Mead What’s on 38 The Majority of our Businesses are East Grinstead Based

This publication uses vegetable based inks on chlorine free paper

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 2011. The contents of this publication are written specifically for our readers, no part may be reproduced elsewhere without express and prior permission.

Index: Support Local Business Art/Valauables Selling stuff on ebay 5 Your Picture on Canvas 5 Beauty Electrolysis/Blemishes 31 Blinds & Curtains Elizabeth Designs 9 Care Little Fair Care Home 25 Mill View Care Home 21 Children’s Activities & Products/Education Blackland’s Farm 6 Singing Tuition 7 Effective Education 8 Children’s House Nursery 7 Singing Group for kids 7 French Tuition 7 German Tuition 7 Andy Tuition 7 Science/Maths Tuition 7 Hosting French Students 7 Cleaning Services Help at Home 33 Supreme Oven Cleaning 33 Computer/Website Design Services Willis IT Services 36 Cavtec Computer Services 36 Computer Studio 37 Jim’ll Fix It Computer Sevices 39 Dental Riverview Dental Centre 24 Doors Sussex Doors 14 Financial Services Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney 5 Food Wiltshire Farm Food 5 Fitness/Health/Wellbeing Diane Grayson Pilates 27 Lotte Berk 27 Family Chiropractic Clinic 29 Mobile Massage – Marcus Woodman 31 Feet First 29 Ali Creelman Massage 29 Hire Fitness 27 Foot Lady 29 Electrolysis/Minor Blemishes 31 Function Venue/ Restaurant/Bar Haxted Mill Restaurant 33 Yew Lodge 23 Garden Services JH Vartan 35 MGC 35 DR Newland Tree Care 35 Green Machines 35 Atrium 35 Pete Payne 35 Imberhorne Lane Nursery 34

| May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Hair Care Michael Todd Hairdressing 27 Roots Hair Studio 31 Home Maintenance Services & Products CEC Electrical Services 11 Fernwood Polising/Wood Restoration 14 Mid Sussex Timber 2 Bailey Bridge Refurb/ Construction 20 Paint it Now 13 AI Plumbing 17 Bob Stone Decorating 14 Scott Maynard Plastering 17 James Lowe Plumbing 18 Allzones Roofing & Building Services 3 Gutters & Soffits Cleaning 11 Heat Tek Plumbing & Heating 15 John Bloom Plumbing & Heating 17 Gary Spurle Bathroom & Heating 18,19 MM Roofing Contractor 15 Kiwi Plastering 16 All Tiling 17 Handyman & Building Services 13 Crystal Guttering 14 Spreadwell 13 MRM Plastering 19 MDH Painters & Decorators 9 James Mundy Decorating 9 MM Walker Home Maintenance 16 TJB Decorating & Building Services 21 Jewellery 29 Job Opportunity Brooker Care Home 33 Kitchens Kitchen Bespoke 13 Absolutely Kitchens 11 Raymond Daines 19 Pest Control Dick Clark Pest Control 34 Expest Pest Control 34 Satellite, Aerial Specialists Norsat 37 Shoes/Clothes/ Weddings/Occasions Suitables 31 Weddings & Occasions Shop 31 Butterflies & Bows 5 Weightloss Rachel Ricketts Weightloss 40 Window Services Window Cleaning 33 As Good As New Window Repairs 9 Sussex & Surrey Doors 14

THURSDAY 18 AUGUST 12 noon please

YOUR PHOTO ON CANVAS DESIGN SERVICE You won’t find KEEP IT itWe cheaper now offer a complete design LOCAL anywhere else! service for adverts, leaflets, High Quality Finish posters, flyers and gift vouchers PRICE MATCH at reasonable hourly rates.

GUARANTEE* Please contact the production department for further details.

Call: 01342 458727

Mobile 07963

566119

it will be taken that this advert is acceptable in every detail will be published as want seen, to subject Have you and got valuable items you sell? to our proof reading.

Don’t know how?

We sell your tel: 01892 517320 fax: 547370 stuff 401892 you!

Please remember to check your phone number, e-mail address, web address etc... email: production@indexmagazine.co.uk

Earning you extra cash for a reasonable commission!

PLEASE NOTE The content of the advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser – the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies.

Positions in the magazine cannot be guaranteed except where special positions are agreed in writing and on payment of a Special Position Fee.

07812 383 081 or 01342 302 472

*terms and conditions apply

Wesellyourstuff4you@hotmail.co.uk

Butterflies & Bows

Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney Local friendly service Office appointments in Lingfield Free home visits – day or evening Free Guides available

01342 834342 or 07764191416 Members of the Society of Will Writers & Estate Practitioners & adhere to the SWW Code of Practise

Flowers, Balloons & Decorations

Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events

Fresh & Silk Flowers Table Centres • Balloons Chair Covers Venue Decorations Personal & Reliable Service Competitive Prices Tel: 01342 892392 / 07717 527923 Email: info@butterfliesandbows.co.uk www.butterfliesandbows.co.uk

A roast beef dinner with all the trimmings and not a pan in sight.

Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding with Vegetables £4.00

For your FREE brochure call

01732 860 018

We offer a choice of delicious, nutritious meals. All are delivered frozen by your local driver, ready to store in your freezer and cook in minutes. Our service is commitment free, simply order whenever you need to. Mealtimes taken care of what could be easier?

FREE DELIVERY

Blackland Farm Activity Centre

day

The place to go for birth

parties or adventure

activities!

Bring the family for a day in the great outdoors and challenge yourselves to do something you’ve never done before!

If you have a head for heights, try our climbing wall, abseiling tower or zip wire.

Or keep your feet on the ground with an archery session.

Are you brave enough to tackle the tunnel system?

If you can swim, you can go canoeing with our qualified instructor on the nearby Weir Wood lake.

Then stay and have a picnic and go for a walk in the 120 acres of woods and fields in this beautiful part of the West Sussex countryside close to the Ashdown Forest and the Bluebell steam railway.

Ring 01342 810493 to book, or www.blacklandfarm.org.uk for further information Blackland Farm Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4HP | April 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Children & Education

Host Families Needed

Enjoy learning

German the easy way

for French Students

with native, qualified, patient tutor

1. Remove mineral deposits from your shower head: cover the head with a big sandwich bag filled with 50g bicarb soda and 200ml vinegar. Leave for an hour. Remove bag and turn on shower to wash remaining debris. It is best to add vinegar to bicarb soda once the head is already in the bag (the chemical reaction will help the cleaning process).

• Tailored to your needs and time • For all exams, family, business • Conversation practice groups All levels welcome • CRB checked Please call Elisabeth:

01342 811099

languageskills@btinternet.com

Ring Andy on

01342 718410

E: debbieuk@btconnect.com for information pack

For patience and understanding from an experienced, friendly and qualified private tutor, contact:

4. Attract butterflies & birds into the garden: put some overripe bananas (as well as other fruit such as mangoes, papayas, etc.) on a raised platform, punch in some holes. It will also attract bees and wasps so keep higher up and not directly next to house.

In mathematics and science at all levels by an experienced and friendly tutor.

Call Debbie 07719 268945

Worried about science, maths and other examination grades?

Having problems with study?

3. Clean heavy-duty grease/oil: Instead of using harsh chemicals to clean off grease, try using bath oil. Rub it in and then wash hands in warm, soapy water.

TUITION

Students (15yrs) 2 or 3 can share bedroom • Mid-week 3 or 4 nights stays until June

SCIENCE & MATHS TUTOR

2. Use Bicarb Soda as a de-icer (instead of salt) on steps and paths

HIGH QUALITY

Great way of earning extra cash!

Jeff Smith BSc. Eng. A.M.I. Mech. E. Tel: 01342 326063 www.jeffsmithtuition.co.uk www.jkspublications.com

FRENCH TUITION Adults & Children

Exams • Conversation • Business I am a native French tutor.

Home visit available Experienced • Caring • Patient CRB checked.

Christine 07957 418008

cgasotiriou@hotmail.com

Forest Row Summer Dance Course: 2012 Monday 30th July – Friday 3rd August Forest Row, Village Hall

Jazz, Ballet, Singing & Musical Theatre Staging 3 days for 6-9 years 3 days for 10–13 years

Free Parents & Toddlers Group Tuesdays 1.30-3.30

Babies and toddlers 1 to 2 years Preschool 2 to 5 years Voucher scheme available 57 Railway Approach East Grinstead RH19 1BT

Call: 01342 311066

Call Katie:

01892 771289

Katie_ahmed@hotmail.com

www.ChildrensHouseNursery.com

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May2012 |

Our tutors are qualified, friendly and patient.

We work to help the students develop their confidence and acquire good study habits.

We offer free assessments for children below GCSE level as a first step to seeing what help is needed. Here is just one example of the results we can achieve:

“I would like to say a big thank you to my Tutor and the Effective Education Centre for all their help. My grades improved from a D in maths to an A in my maths GCSE. Having the one-to-one tuition lets you work at your pace, and spend extra time on those hard questions”.

w A F he ss R n e E EG you ssm E Liv m ent in ent g io n

The Effective Education Centre is located in the heart of East Grinstead. We are an established tutoring and learning centre. We teach reading with Phonics and basic maths skills which set children up for success in later years. We provide tutoring in all core subjects, such as Maths, English, Science and in other specialised subjects, to prepare students for SATs, 11 +, Common Entrance, GCSE and A-Level exams.

QUALIFIED AND PATIENT TUTORS

I am very impressed with the approach that the staff at the Centre take when tutoring, they have boosted my son’s confidence. – Parent Tutoring in reading and phonics Tutoring in maths, English, sciences all levels, entrance exams, 11+ exam preps, SATs, GCSEs, A levels Tutoring in languages, including GCSE and A levels language

The Effective Education Centre 01342 317 417 59 Railway Approach, East Grinstead www.effectiveeducation.net

CALL TODAY: 01342 317417 www.effectiveeducation.net

59 Railway Approach, East Grinstead

| May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Home

Blinds & Curtains *Made to Measure*

Contemporary

- Traditional

M.D.H

Painters & Decorators interiors, exteriors, 25 experience customer references available on request

For a free quote tel Mark: 01342 314960 07986762316

Your LOCAL Choice at the Best Prices!

10% discount with this advert

For FREE Home Visits and Advice, Estimates & Fitting

Buy Direct and Save £££’s

HigH Quality PaiNtiNg & DECORatiNg

Elizabeth Designs

It is my aim to give customers an excellent standard of work with the minimum of disruption to their daily lives. Fully Insured & Work Guaranteed

Please call for an appointment

01342 301060

For a free, competitive quote call:

01342 321894 or 07762 023764

16 Tennyson Rise, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1SQ

Double GlazinG RepaiRs We supply and fit p New Units p Handles p Hinges p Locks p Patio door wheels p Letterboxes and Cat flaps

01342 318246

local family business

free estimates - no call out charge

www.asgoodasnew.co.uk Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 |

Walk: The Southern Slopes and the Airman’s Grave Length: 2.0 miles / 3.25km

With Thanks to the Ashdown Forest Centre and Conservators for allowing us to reproduce their walk leaflet (edited version below). There are other walk leaflets available at the Forest Centre.

Have you or the kids got cabin-fever? Why not get out and about with family, friends (or by yourself even) and take advantage of the wonderful Ashdown Forest views with this walk.

1. From Hollies walk past the information board

and head downhill and due south (away from the road) on a clear wide grassy track. Head to the left side of the patch of woodland (mainly oak and birch). Passing the woodland, the track continues to descend gently and views south open up ahead.

The views stretch over the Low Weald to, on a fine day, the panorama of the South Downs around Firle Beacon some 25km (16 miles) away.

Heath spotted orchids

The Airman’s Grave

The stream sometimes runs a dark rusty colour. This denotes the presence of the iron that was the basis of a major Forest – and High Weald - industry for nearly 2000 years. Woodland on this part of the Forest was heavily exploited to fuel the furnaces at nearby Buxted that, in 1543, produced Britain’s first cast iron cannon. The industry survived in the Weald until 1824 when the last furnace closed. The name of Boringwheel Mill Farm on private land about 1km to the southwest describes the boring wheel that was used to drill out the solid cast cannon barrel to the right calibre or bore.

4. Turn right and cross the bridge over the

From spring to autumn, sheep and cattle graze the area around you.

You are walking through heathland, the most characteristic habitat of the Forest.

The 1500 hectares of it here are the largest extent in South East England. Careful searches will find the round-leaved sundew.

It obtains nutrients from insects caught by long sticky glands on the leaves. In folklore, the sundew had a reputation for preserving long life and acting as an aphrodisiac!

2. The route continues downhill, steeply in

places, for about 1km until it reaches the enclosure known as the Airman’s Grave.

stream and ascend from the gully on the track.

At the brow of the hill, after about 250m and at a junction, bear right and remain on the wide ascending track for about 1km with a gully and stream on the right.

5. After passing through light woodland and

with Stonehill car park about 100m ahead, turn right onto another wide track .

6. Follow it for about 700m back to Hollies car

park, parallel with the roadway and with Camp Hill Clump in front of you on the horizon.

Camp Hill Clump was first planted in 1825. It’s name probably derives from a military camp nearby in July 1793. More Forest clumps can be encountered on other walks in the series.

Despite it’s name, no one is buried here. It is a memorial to six young men, the crew of a Wellington bomber who were all killed when it crashed here on 31 July 1941. Annual remembrance services are still held here.

3. From the Airman’s Grave continue in the

same direction downhill for about 200m to reach a stream.

The broad path back to Hollies in winter

10 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

livestock onto the Forest. If you have a dog, please keep it under control.

Home

GUTTER PROBLEMS?

WE CAN CLEAR, CLEAN, REPLACE white, cotton-like flowerheads can beFIX seenOR in late summer. More careful searches will find the round-leaved sundew. It obtains nutrients from caught by long sticky glandsOR on the leaves. In folklore, WEinsects ALSO CLEAN, REPAIR REPLACE the sundew had a reputation for preserving long life and acting as an aphrodisiac!

SOFFITS & FASCIAS

WElivestock ARE A have LOCAL, FAMILY BUSINESS Grazing been an intrinsicRUN part of the Forest scene for FOR A FREE QUOTE ORplay FOR INFORMATION hundreds of years.

They anMORE important role in maintaining

Call Ian McPake: 0771 432 6438 Grazing cattle and autumn colours Or e-mail: ian@expest.co.uk

EXPEST SERVICES, 47 ELIZABETH CRESCENT, EAST GRINSTEAD

CEC Electrical Specialists Ltd All Electrical Works

Lighting • SocketS • FuSeboardS • rewireS audio-ViSuaL • SoLar • Lighting controL Fire aLarmS • network inStaLLationS

heathland controlling the growth of trees, bracken and the Local,through References Available, Fully Qualified moor-grass. Other plants, like heath spotted orchids and marsh A Friendly, Professional Service gentians, then have a better chance of survival. In summer you may For a Free Quote Call: 07970 898540 see tractors mowing large areas of bracken and, in winter, the cutting info@cecelectricalspecialists.co.uk of small trees and scrub as part of heathland management and restoration.

Residential & Commercial

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 11

© Photographs John O’Brien: www.johnobrien.yourcllr.com

The Come Back Kid Mark Pearn staged one of the best come-backs in GB Hockey history when, after a 6 year absence, he was re-selected for the British Team. Here we interview him, as part of our series of EG Hockey Club Player profiles, in the run up to 2012. a respected club and try to take them In 2011 you made your England comeback after 6 years. How did from a newly promoted side to title contenders both domestically and in you achieve this?

I finished playing for England/GB in 2005, so after a 6-year break I was able to make this comeback as I was playing at a high level with EG. I’d been working hard on my physical conditioning since the summer of 2010.

In 2011 you won, ‘Hockey Player of the year’ for the second time.

How did it feel getting this accolade at 34?

A bit of a shock really as I didn’t think I would have an opportunity to win these type of awards again after retiring the first time and especially as there are some quality players around.

I certainly appreciated it more this time than when I was 23 (in 2000) as I now know it doesn’t happen every year.

Why did you choose East Grinstead Hockey Club, what makes it special?

I chose EG as I had just returned from playing in Barcelona and I wanted another challenge rather than just rejoining Reading where I had been fortunate enough to win league titles and the European Cup. Also it was the opportunity to player/coach at such

Europe. The club is special because it has a great mix of people who all want the team to be successful and are prepared to give up their own free time to support us.

What is your most memorable experience with the club?

Easy: winning the league title for the first time in 2009! We had to go to Surbiton on the last day of the season and win our 8th game in a row to secure the title and we came back from 2-3 down to win 5-3.

What is your greatest challenge in preparation for Summer 2012?

Staying fit and healthy! We are training so hard at the moment, both with our hockey and our conditioning, that it is vital to do everything possible to look after your body.

Who or where do you draw inspiration from?

From my family and especially from my two daughters Isabella and Ruby.

If they are proud of what I have done in the future then there is not much else I can ask for.

Profile questions: Year of Birth & Birthplace?

1977 in Bristol

Joined East Grinstead Hockey Club when?

2005

Major Honours?

European Championships - 3 x bronze medals (1999, 2003, 2011) Commonwealth Games - bronze medal (1998) 1 x European Club Champions 2003 (Reading) 6 x National Premier League Titles (Reading x 4, EG x 2) 7 x National Indoor Titles (EG x 5, Reading x 1, Guildford x 1) 2 x UK Player of the Year (2000, 2011) Favourite hobby?

Photography

Favourite Film?

Leon

Favourite Song?

Faithless - Insomnia

EG PageEast is sponsored bywhen Rachael Workman of Kitchens Bespoke. See advert opposite 12 Hockey | May 2012 •Player Please mention Grinstead Living responding to adverts

Home

WITH COMPLIMENT www.kitchensbespoke.co.u

Kitchens Bespoke, based in East Grinstead, is the brainchild of Rachael Workman a designer for over 17 years. Three years ago she decided to set up a ‘one stop shop’ to help clients create their perfect kitchen and she has not looked back.

Rachael has found that being a female designer gives her an edge.

“I design from a practical view point.

Most people who use kitchens are women and I can relate to the need to balance aesthetics with function”.

She works to her client’s budget and is always testing new products and materials to see what works, saving time and money for her customers.

Kitchens Bespoke can also attend to lighting, decoration, flooring and building works if necessary. The word ‘bespoke’ refers to the design process itself and Rachael says that her kitchens are more affordable than you may think. An expensive look doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Rachael can design a kitchen that fits you. With your needs and her expertise the kitchen you have only imagined can become reality.

Call for a free quotation & advice call 01342 313133 Visit their showroom: 88 London Road, East Grinstead

Spreadwell

Paint it Now

Local • Reliable • Professional • References • Insured Painting & Decorating. Shed & Fence Painting Call us today for your FREE no obligation quote

PLASTERING • Re-skims • Coving • Screeding • Rendering • Pebble-dashing • Damp-proofing/tanking • Dry lining • Prep-work including

wallpaper stripping, studwork, plaster-boarding & insulating

Call Neil on: 07709 500316

VENETIAN MARBLING • Finest in Italian wall finishes • Very Reasonably priced compared to general tiling • Dates back 2000 years • Over 200 colours • 100% hygienic • Grout Free, Wipe-Clean • From a small section to a whole house

Call Phil on: 07547 022232

01342 318056 07968 548772 www.paint-it-now.co.uk

HANDYMAN &

BUILDING SERVICES TILING • FIXTURE’S & FITTING • FENCING DOORS HUNG • TAPS CHANGED • TURFING BATHROOMS • AND MUCH MORE

Call: 01342 313863

All your home improvements & general repairs High Quality Finish • References Available Local to East Grinstead

Free Quotations & Advice Clean, Reliable & Friendly Plasterers

Call: 07594 502700 or 07565 101393 email: bigoaktiling@gmail.com

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 13

Home

Bob Stone

LocaL Painter & Decorator

Family Business 35 Years Experience Fully Insured Free Quotation n

n

Call: 01342 323747

No job too big or too small

Wood Finishing & Restoration

All aspects of interior wood finishing undertaken:

French Polishing, Stair rails, Wood floor sanding, Panels, Kitchen wood surfaces restored as new.

20 Years Experience

Fernwood Polishing: 07944 029151

All types of doors & windows supplied & fitted Doors • • • •

Entrance/Front Doors Composite Doors Residential/Back Doors Patio Doors/ French Doors

• • • •

Bi-Folding Doors Timber PVCu Stable Doors

Windows • • • •

PVCu Timber Alternative to Wood Aluminium/steel

• • • •

Sliding Sash Windows French Windows Tilt and Turn Windows Casement Windows

Replacement double glazed glass units - moisture in between, broken or damaged.

SussexSurrey

Plastic Windows Federation

Doors and Windows

0808 1081666 • 01403 269062 • www.SussexSurrey.com Showroom: 35 Queen Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5AA Company Registered as Sussex Doors Ltd

14 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Home

M. M. Roofing Contractor Specialists in:

Tiling - Slating - Flat Roofing Lead Work & Lead Welding Repairs & Fibreglass Installation "I have employed Matt over the past year on several different small construction projects.

He has very good experience in all areas of roofing. I have found his work to be of the highest standard and have found Matt to be hardworking and a pleasure to deal with" Steve Huxley, ILEX (Quality Oak Buildings, Chartered Landscape Architects) MOBILE:

07834 917444 TELEPHONE: 01342 301972 EMAIL:

MattGarrett17@aol.com

HEAT-

TEK Ltd

Established Since 1992

CENTRAL & UNDERFLOOR HEATING ENGINEERS RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS Dimplex Accredited, Renewable Energy Installations, Including Air & Ground Source Heatpumps, Underfloor Heating & Solar Hot Water Systems, Also High Efficiency Boiler Replacements, Megaflow Hot Water Systems.

General Plumbing Installations.

All Work Guaranteed. Fully Insured.

For Professional Services & Advice Tel/Fax: 01342 314918 Mobile: 07721 786595 Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 15

Petits Pots de crème Vanilla beans have called ‘the pastry cook’s truffles’. Their haunting, exotic flavour is quite without equal. Don’t use essence or extract in their place. To make a chocolate version of the pots de crème, add 1 tsp of cocoa powder and 4 tbl spoons of melted dark chocolate.

This is a very simple, tasty recipe.

Method Recipe by Chef

Dean Samsudin

1. Pre-heat oven to 140C (275F/Gas Mark 1)

at the Brambletye Hotel

2. Put milk in a saucepan. Split the vanilla pod in two, scrape out seeds and add seeds and scraped pod to milk.

Ingredients

3. Bring the milk just to the boil, remove and allow to stand for 20 minutes to infuse.

400ml (14 floz) Milk 2 Vanilla Pods

4. Mix together the egg yolks, egg and sugar. Strain milk over the egg mixture and discard vanilla pod. Stir well, skim off any foam.

5. Ladle mixture into 4 125ml ramekins and place in a roasting tin. Pour enough hot water into tin to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

3 Egg Yolks 1 Egg 80g (2 ¾ oz) Caster Sugar

6. Bake for 30 minutes or until custards are firm to touch. Cool, then refrigerate.

Kiwi Magic

Plastering

All aspects of Plastering/Rendering Painting & Decorating,Tiling 10 years experience References on website Free, no-obligation quote Call 01342 321545 or 07920 263364 www.kiwimagic.biz 16 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Home

John Bloom

SCOTT MAYNARD

Your local plumber

PLASTERING Ltd ALL TYPES Of PLASTERING

For all your domestic plumbing needs

OVER 20 YEARS ExPERIENCE DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

CALL 07767 435002

Bathrooms installed Scott Maynard Plastering is a familyrun firm based in East Grinstead with over 20 years experience in the industry.

Scott and his partner Nick Hunnisett are both experienced plasterers and carry out all types of plastering works,

including floor screeding and outdoor rendering, as well as specialist detail work.

They pride themselves on delivering a reliable, skilled and tidy service to domestic and commercial customers, and can provide references on request.

ALL TILING All areas of tiling Floor, Wall, Mosaic Bespoke Designs • Affordable Rates • Clean & Tidy • Testimonials • Local to East Grinstead • Free Help & Advice

Just Call For a Free Quote 07594 502700 or 07565 101393 bigoaktiling@gmail.com

Clean and reliable City & Guilds qualified Tel: 01342 824905 Mob: 0774 369 2785

AI PLUMBING & HEATING 01342 327218

ADAM MARLOW : 07886 519342 IAN PRADO : 07727 140525 -Boilers -Oil & Gas -Underfloor Heating -Unvented Systems -Heating -Design -Bathrooms -All plumbing works

-Fully Insured -Free Quotations -Contract work undertaken -24 hour Call Out -Tiling & Electrical also available

www.aiplumbing.vpweb.co.uk Gas Safe number: 307360

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 17

Local sports coach Alex Over takes on

London to Brighton

Why the London to Brighton?

Despite always being fit I embarked on a more intensive training regime about 8 months ago and was keen to find a challenge which would ensure I sustained that. I had toyed with the idea of running the marathon but I suffer with a back problem which means road running is very difficult.

Therefore the London to Brighton seemed a perfect solution as it is intensive enough to require training whilst being a bit kinder to my back!

Tell us about your training for the occasion?

I am a tennis & squash coach which demands I maintain a certain level of fitness. I also run a men’s football team (Ashurst Wood FC Men’s First Team) and a dip in my fitness would provide too big a ribbing opportunity so I do work hard to stay fit! As the weather improves and the nights get light getter cycling has actually been really

enjoyable. I’m not sure I’ll still be of that opinion half way up Ditchling but it’ll be worth it as I cycle into Brighton.

What do your friends and family think of your decision to undertake this challenge?

They are all very proud, despite the jokes about silicone shorts and saddle sores! My father-in-law has MS and attends the Centre in Coulsdon so I’m cycling in support. They provide a vital service which is not easy to access elsewhere, I am keen to do what I can to ensure it continues.

What results are you hoping to achieve?

I am a very competitive person (having been a keen sportsman for most of my life!) so I am hoping to enjoy the experience. Most of all I am just looking forward to the challenge and enjoying the achievement of having completed the cycle.

THAT CLANKING NOISE YOUR HEATING MAKES? WE CAN MAKE IT STOP.

Gary Spurle HEATING & PLUMBING

01342 326 499 | 07885 640 508 garyspurle@hotmail.com

Need a reliable plumber?

Then give me a call!!

I am a qualified plumber local to East Grinstead. My work is of a high standard and is competitively priced Work undertaken includes: • Boiler Installations • Bathroom Installations • Central Heating Systems • Power Flushing (to improve central heating

efficiency, save money, & avoid boiler problems)

• Extra Radiators • Leak Repair • Etc...

Fully insured All workmanship guaranteed

Call James Lowe of Lowe Plumbing 01342 822214 or 07710 172 825 Email: jamesahlowe@talktalk.net

18 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Home

MRM Plastering and Building Services

• All aspects of plastering/rendering • Carpentry • Brickwork • Tiling • Patios • Windows & Doors • Extensions • Property Maintenance • Fully Insured

HATE GETTING UP IN THE MORNINGS? GET A PROPER SHOWER.

Gary Spurle

Fast, reliable, quality service For free quotes or advice

Tel.01342 323425 Mob.07798664293 Proud Members of The Guild of Master Craftsmen

HEATING & PLUMBING

01342 326 499 | 07885 640 508 garyspurle@hotmail.com

Raymond Daines We design, make and install kitchens, bedrooms, studies and lounge units

With over 30 years experience you can be sure of good quality workmanship & minimum fuss at competitive prices to suit your budget.

Visit us at www.raymonddaines.com or call now on 01342 870358 for a free estimate

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 19

Home

Providing a turnkey solution for all of your refurbishment needs: Interior design

Home entertainment

Architectural design & planning permission

Structural engineering & building control submission

Project Management

Bathrooms

Loft and outbuilding/garage conversions

Kitchens

Refurbishment & extensions

Landscaping

Equestrian construction

Curtains & blinds

Baileybridge is run by Sue Risley who has over 25 years experience in the field. Sue provides exceptional attention to detail and is personally involved with all projects. We work to any budget and always provide stunning results.

Telephone 01825 714 922 : www.baileybridge.co.uk : email: enquiries@baileybridge.co.uk

20 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

NOW OPEN

Mill View A very different type of care home Care UK is delighted to announce the opening of Mill View, East Grinstead in May. Our brand new care home offers award winning residential, nursing and specialist dementia care in luxurious surroundings.

At Mill View, we are committed to fulfilling the daily lives of the people we care for. And the home itself - with its very own ‘village’ - will provide the perfect setting for residents to enjoy quality time with their relatives and friends.

Why not come and see the difference for yourself?

We’ll be happy to show you around and to discuss the best care options for your loved one.

AM *ARD

ENING AM &LUB

$PPOI NTME N THE PM &HIRO T WITH

P ODIST 0ARY PM VISIT ING F $ FTE OR LUN R CH WITH NOON TEA 'ORO AT ' THY OYLES

01342 349613 www.millvieweastgrinstead.co.uk Mill View, Sunnyside Close Dunnings Road, East Grinstead

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses in our directory • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 21

Quick Quiz 1:

Who was the main star of ‘The Good the Bad and the Ugly’?

2:

Which British actor is the longest serving actor in global soapoperas?

Rights that do not flow from duty well performed are not worth having.

Mahatma Gandhi I count him braver who overcomes

In which decade did Vladimir Putin become ‘Acting’ President of Russia?

his desires than him who conquers

4:

Who wrote the poem which starts: ‘How do I love thee?’

Aristotle

5:

Liza Minelli is the daughter of which famous Actress?

A fool sees not the same tree that

6:

The Kennedy family are of which descent?

William Blake

7:

Who invented the monster, ‘Frankenstein’?

8:

The Domestic Dog is a sub-species of which species?

without your consent.

9:

Who were the main stars in the 1942 film Casablanca?

Eleanor Roosevelt

3:

10: What does ‘Blind Baking’ mean?

Answers on page 35

his enemies; the hardest victory is the victory over self.

a wise man sees.

No one can make you feel inferior

‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without words And

Sudoku LOVERS

22 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

never stops - at all.

Emily Dickinson

Yew Lodge Country House

Ladies Lunch – Summer Look Thursday 14 June, 11am-3pm

Yew Lodge is delighted to combine our popular ladies lunch with a fashion show hosted by Sue from ‘Weddings and Special Occasions, East Grinstead,’ featuring their Spring/ Summer collections and accessories. Also local beauty therapist, Rose from Rose’s Beauty Room, will offer colour, make up and skin care advice. The beauty tips will take place at 12:15pm and the fashion show will be during lunch which will be served at 12:30pm.

The inclusive price for our Ladies Lunch is £28 per person, to include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink, followed by a two course set lunch and finishing with coffee/tea & chocolates.

Yew Lodge, Felcourt Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2JX. T. 01342 870003. E. admin@yewlodge.co.uk W. www.yewlode.co.uk Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses in our directory • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 23

Health & Beauty

SPECIAL OFFER

For a Limited period only: Introductory 25% off all Cosmetic Treatments Cosmetic Treatments including in Surgery Tooth Whitening and Filler Therapies

Simply quote this advert at the reception in one of our branches

24 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

A Home from Home

Sue Dorman,Home Manager

Entering Littlefair Care Home, an unassuming building of simple geometry, I was surprised to be met with an elegant, spacious and most importantly welcoming interior. As I entered the lounge there was also an atmosphere of contentment with a good spattering of ‘hustle and bustle’ - though not overdone.

We often have preconceived ideas about Care Homes for the Elderly and I admit I was no exception. Yet I was enjoying the first-impressions of the tour of the house led by Amanda Travers (the Home Administrator).

The adjectives ‘cosy’ and ‘homely’ soon came to mind & it became clear why this was: The home was started over twenty years ago

by Amanda’s parents, Robin and Lilliane Kennedy and whilst they are no longer involved in the business (having retired themselves) the family “ethos” continues. With many long-serving staff this helps in providing continuity of care.

Naturally late in one’s life no one likes ‘chop and change’ and the consistency is appreciated. This all makes for the coveted ‘family feel’ people yearn for.

There is further illustration of this with, for instance, the fact carers eat with those they are caring for – not separately. Such little touches

add towards the bigger picture.

I could see that Littlefair are experts at striking the balance between rest needed in old age and the need to keep the mind occupied.

In the lounge some residents were simply relaxing whilst others were chatting and carrying out hobbies.

Some light garden work was being done and there had been a visit that day by students from nearby Sackville school. There is an enthusiastic young woman in charge of co-ordinating activities.

Every day there is something they can do from chair Zumba to crafts and musical therapy. A Diamond Jubilee Street party is planned for the summer, along with a number of other outings.

All the rooms and communal spaces are immaculately clean and well looked after and I’m glad to say that I could not detect that ‘clinical’ smell which regrettably often lingers in care homes. The building has undergone a total refurbishment over the last year and is modern with traditional touches, being appropriate in taste to the age of the residents.

Amanda brought me to meet & chat to Sue Dorman the Home Manager. It was clear this is not just another ‘job’ for Sue but a trust and responsibility to do right by the residents as well as the employees.

That she continuously undertakes courses in all areas of the care profession (I could tell by the array of certificates on the wall…) confirms her professed belief that no matter how much you’ve learnt, there’s more knowledge to be gained – this attitude bodes well and shows someone who is not complacent.

Knowing every resident and even many of their family by name and making sure they are aware that there is always an ‘open door’ to Sue is another key principal she uses.

Littlefair also offers temporary respite care for those who need it. The home is at near capacity most of the time and the majority of residents come through wordof-mouth. This is testament to all the actions taken to make the place homely and relaxing with just the right amount of mental stimulation. Perfectly suitable, I should say, for one’s twilight years.

Warburton Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3TX. Tel: 01342 333900

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses in our directory • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 25

A chance to win a signed and sketched-in copy of The Rainbow Orchid volume 3 – we have 2 to give away.

Simply circle the 8 differences on the right hand illustration.

Post or scan/email to: Rainbow Orchid Competition, 33 Morton, E. Grinstead, W. Sussex, RH19 4AF. Email: info@egliving.co.uk. Include name, address, phone number. Closing date: 31st May ’12

Author Signing & Sketching In Copies on 23rd June, 11 am - 1 pm, The Bookshop, High Street.

Welcome to the biggest adventure in comics! A graphic adventure by East Grinstead author and illustrator Garen Ewing. All 3 volumes available from The Bookshop, East Grinstead High Street and other good bookshops.

Win 2 Free Tickets to Chequer Mead

Searchlight Theatre Company presents,

Chariot: The Eric Liddell Story Thursday 14th June and Friday 15th June at 7.30pm, Box Office: 01342 302000 This is the inspiring story of Eric Liddell, Scotland’s finest Olympic Athlete, who ran with purpose in all areas of his life with a desire to win and to be honourable to God. An athlete, rugby union international player, and a missionary, Liddell was the winner of the men’s 400 metres at the 1924 summer Olympics in Paris. His Olympic training and racing, and the religious convictions that influenced him, are depicted in the Oscar-winning 1981 film Chariots of Fire in which he is portrayed by fellow Scot, Ian Charlson.

Competition Question: Which country is the birth & deathplace of Eric Liddell?

To enter email: info@egliving.co.uk or write to: Chequer Mead Competition, 33 Morton Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4AF. Closing date: 31st May ‘12.

26 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Health & Beauty

WANT TO GET FIT IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME? Hire Quality Fitness Equipment From Just £2 a Day

Offer: Book 20 weeks for the price of 16 weeks on all equipment Michael Wall, established his Hire Fitness business 5 years ago & has built up a large portfolio of clients who have hired & bought fitness equipment for use in the home, office, salons, etc.

People are increasingly choosing to hire in their homes for many reasons, most often for convenience & lack of time to go the gym. Parents can also look after their children whilst they exercise.

Hire Fitness models are of the highest quality, robust & good looking. The Power Plate is his most popular model, it can burn 350 calories in 10 minutes!

Other benefits include cellulite busting, improved blood circulation, stronger bones but most of all – improved toning.

    

Exercise at your own pace, in your own home Minimum booking, just 4 weeks Speedy delivery within 48 hours Choice of state-of-the-art gym equipment Helpful, friendly service

“After 12 weeks use of the Pro Plate, I felt in much better shape with noticeable improvement in the toning of my tummy, bottom and legs.I haven’t felt so good for as long as I can remember. Thank you so much !!” Julie, West Sussex

Call Michael at Hire Fitness for a no obligation chat on 0845 094 2292 or 07932 139386 or email on mwall@hirefitness.co.uk www. hirefitness.co.uk Open 7 days 8am-9pm

NEW PILATES CLASSES Highly Experienced & Qualified Tutor

Beginners to Advanced • Very friendly classes

Classes Available in East Grinstead & Lingfield

Call Diane on: 07828

Want to experience a new style of hairdressing?

Professional • Friendly • Innovative • Expert

At Michael Todd Hairdressing we have top London-trained stylists. We give you a free one-to-one consultation & tips to maintaining your new look.

490472

We are confident we will deliver the style you want.

10% Discount* with this ad

*New customers only Offer Ends 31st May 2012.

“When I walked into the salon this afternoon I never imagined I would come out with such an amazing haircut! With the individual attention & precision from Michael, I am very pleased with the finished result” S.M, East Grinstead

Prices start from just £19 per cut for ladies, £9 for children

01342 305201

www.michaeltoddhairdressing.co.uk 29 High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AF info@egliving.co.uk • tel: 01342 300152

East Grinstead Living • May2012

Local History Notes Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Smith

by Dorothy Hatswell

Oswald Augustus Smith was born on October 12th 1826. His family owned Smith’s Bank. It dated back to the time of Oliver Cromwell and the Commonwealth. It was the first bank to have branches outside London and was later to be subsumed into the National Westminster Bank. Oswald studied classics at Cambridge. The Smiths were a very wealthy and well-connected family. One of Oswald’s sisters married into the Bowes-Lyon family and was thus later related, by marriage, to the Royal family. The second son of George V, “Bertie”, the future George VI, married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, better known as the late Queen Mother. Oswald, himself, married Rose Sophia Vansittart and they had three sons and one daughter. Their London address was 73, Eaton Place but in 1864 he purchased Hammerwood Lodge from Dorien Magens, as a country retreat. His decision to move into the East Grinstead area was to prove a beneficial one for both Hammerwood and the town. Oswald Smith and his wife were very public-spirited and soon became immersed in all aspects of life in this area.

They provided the money to build a school at Hammerwood for the local children in 1873.

They went on to establish a Church, St. Stephen’s, in the hamlet seven years later, again entirely at their expense. It was built in the English Gothic style by the architect E.P.Loftus Brock. The spire is one hundred feet high. Oswald Smith kept a diary most of his life. An extract from the entry for March 22nd 1881 reads: “The great day. Mr Christian, the architect from the Ecclesiasical Commissioners, came down to inspect the church and pronounced it in order.

The annual Boat Race came off this morning and Oxford won... The Liberals have gained more seats... All went off very well. The church was quite filled and the Bishop of Chichester did the function of consecrating our church very well and effectively.... We then had a luncheon of 50 or 60 clergy and their wives and some neighbours. Afterwards my brother and I took a walk round the furnace ponds. May God bless

our church now dedicated to the high and holy use of teaching His truth.”

Dr. John Rogers closed the East Grinstead Cottage Hospital in 1874, which he had opened 11 years earlier with his own money, due to the lack of financial support, as he saw it, from the local people. Thirteen years later, a serious accident to Lord Neville’s groom demonstrated the need for a hospital in the town. If the Sisters of St Margaret had not taken him in, there would have been nowhere for him to be treated. This incident caused Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Smith, with others, to look for suitable properties in which

28 | April 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Health & Beauty Ali Creelman, local to East Grinstead, offers you:

Gemstone Jewellery Designs by Rona

• Sports & Aromatherapy Massage • Personal Fitness Training • Private Spin Classes • Reiki Healing • Baby Massage • Nutrition and Weight Loss For more info call:

07771 630 000 Member of the

NRPTT and IIST, Dip. FTST

Do you have a special occasion coming up?

I make bespoke semi-precious bead jewellery with appropriate colours to match an outfit.

The Foot Lady Fully qualified chiropodist • podiatrist • reflexologist

Bored of a necklace design?

All lower limbs and foot problems treated diabetic checks, corns callus etc.

Pearls and beads rethreaded with a 6 month guarantee.

I have 15 years of experience.

Jacquie Woodhouse Bsc (Hons) MSCh ITEC HPC call 01342 833844 for an appointment or 07779658869 for home visit

Penny Farthing Jewellers 28, High Streeet, East Grinstead Call: 01342 323331

...I can redesign it for you.

Rona has now moved to:

Suffering from aches & pains?

Do you suffer from Back pain?

Migraines or Headaches?

Neck pain? Leg pain? Shoulder pain?

Arm pain? Arthritis?

We give effective, friendly care...

‘I had been off work for 13 months and I am now fully back to work and able to return to some of the sports which I hadn’t played since the prolapsed disc first occurred…’ M.F. Dr. Teresa White

Free Parking • Affordable Prices • Friendly Service Old Station House, London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET Tel: 01342 315298 Website: www.familychiropracticsussex.co.uk info@egliving.co.uk • tel: 01342 300152

East Grinstead Living • May2012

the hospital could be re-opened. They found a new building on the London Road, Lansdowne House in 1888. The Smiths rented the property, and originally ran the hospital themselves for a few months. They then established a committee on which Mrs Smith served. She took a keen, personal interest in the running of it. She established a group of ladies who visited the hospital frequently and together they ensured that the highest standards were upheld. Mrs Oswald Smith was also especially concerned with the finances.

The new Cottage Hospital contained only six beds for patients and one for the matron.

The rapidly increasing population of East Grinstead and the surrounding villages which it covered soon meant that the hospital could not always cope with the needs of its patients.

The committee started to explore the area for a new site. One was found in Imberhorne lane but before anything could be done about it, the Elephants Head Coffee House in Queens Road had, unexpectedly become vacant. Owned by the Smiths (whose symbol was the Elephant’s Head was) it was being used as a holiday home for the London Ragged School who no longer wanted it. With their usual generosity, it was offered to the committee to house the

cottage hospital. This gift was gladly accepted and the necessary alterations were carried out.

Very shortly after it opened, in January 1901, Queen Victoria died on the Isle of Wight. It was unanimously agreed at a public meeting to rename the hospital the Queen Victoria Cottage Hospital. It was felt that this would be a fitting memorial to the late, long-serving, monarch.

The need for a library in the town was mooted in 1887 and again Oswald Smith was one of the first to donate. He not only gave a 999 year lease on the land on which it was to be built but also a cheque for £100. The building was also to house the Literary and Scientific Institute which needed better premises. Mrs Oswald Smith laid the foundation stone the following year.

When Rose Smith died in1892, Oswald rebuilt the Chapel of Ease at Holtye as a memorial to her. He was to live for another ten years and is buried in the churchyard there. It can be said of Oswald and Rose Smith, as of Christopher Wren, if you seek their memorial, “ look around you.”

30 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Health & Beauty

Do you want to look Stunning on your Special Day? • Bridesmaid/Flower Girl Dresses • Prom Dresses • Ball Gowns • Mother-of-the-Bride • Accessories & Jewellery • Rainbow Shoes (can be dyed) Hire or Buy Helpful, Friendly Advice New shop, over 2 floors in East Grinstead. Welcome to browse at your leisure.

20%

OFF PROm DREssEs

while stocks last cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers

01342 323233

Weddings & Special Occasions 2 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BP

www.weddingsandspecialoccasions.com

10% - 15% OFF

Photograph courtesy of Paradox London Ltd

On presentation of this advert Offer ends: 31st May 2012

Mobile Massage Therapist Marcus Woodman Providing a range of holistic treatments at your convenience.

Sports & Remedial Massage ● Indian Head Massage Reiki ● Swedish Massage ● Thai Foot Massage Hot & Cold Thai Stone Massage* *book treatment & get a 1/2 price Sports Massage normally £60, now £30

For more information please contact me

07525 071 238 www.marcuswoodman.co.uk

info@egliving.co.uk • tel: 01342 300152

East Grinstead Living • May2012

East Grinstead is celebrating the

2042.11 Bonfire lit to celebrate Queen Bonfire lit Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

The to celebrate Queen Victoria’s field

DIAMOND

upon which it was erected is it upon which was erected now the site of Grosvenor Road, East is now the site of Grinstead.

Grosvenor Road,

QUEEN’S

JUBILEE in a

BIG WAY

East Grinstead.

© East Grinstead Museum, reproduced with their kind permission.

Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The field

2340.61 View showing the top end of the London Road in 1897 decorated with flags, bunting and banners for the Diamond Jubilee.

When will we, our children and even our children’s children see another Diamond Jubilee? Not any time soon I’ll wager. This is only the second Diamond Jubilee in the history of the British Monarchy.

Here are some images of the East Grinstead celebrations at the last Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s in 1897. Haven’t times changed!

There will be an East Grinstead Museum Exhibition named: ‘A Sovereign Celebration – Long to Reign Over us’, 2nd May to 24th June (see website for details).

For more details of Diamond Jubilee Events see the what on page 38

© East Grinstead Museum, reproduced with their kind permission.

View showing the top end of the London Road in 1897 decorated with flags, bunting and banners for the Diamond Jubilee.

Chris Watts The Chris Watts Show is a mix of big name interviews and great music every monday evening 7 to 9 on 107 Meridian FM. He’s had many interviews on the show with the likes of Beverley Knight, Freda Payne, Candi Staton, Percy Sledge and many more! The 2nd hour celebrates the best of Ska, Reggae, 2 Tone and Mod; with many requests on the show, he’s even have listeners from as far away as Jamaica!

Chris has been DJing for many years and believes that music brings people together.

In his spare time he likes to see live music, watch his football team play and go to the theatre.

32 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Call Nanci on 0774 0981855 - 01342 325913 To discuss how we can Help with All Your Cleaning & Other Domestic Chores £11.50 per hour All helpers are Insured & Vetted mail@helpmadesimpler.co.uk www.helpmadesimpler.co.uk

Are you reading this?

With a distribution to over 15,000 homes you’re not the only one.

To Advertise call: 01342 300152 Don’t Be Shy, Give Us A Try!

WINDOW CLEANING Higher Standards, Lower Prices

Fully Insured Domestic & Commercial Phil & Becky Brown

07909 094 037

Have you or anyone you know been:

Harmed by psychiatric treatments or drugs? i.e. stimulants, antidepressants or anti anxiety drugs.

Call in confidence

01342 313926

or email: info@cchr.org.uk www.cchr.org If you think psychiatry has nothing to do with you, think again!

Are you looking for a fulfilling, part time job? (day,eve or w’ends)

Are you caring, considerate and like people?

Single Oven..............£36.00 Shelves/Racks......£2.00 each Grill.........................£10.00 Extractors............£15.00 Hobs........................£15.00 Microwaves.........£18.00

No Caustic Materials in the House!

Call Now on 01342 305090 Or 07787 571953 Fully Insured • www.supremeovenclean.net

Experience not necessary, training given.

This role would suit mums, retired people & caring people of mature character.

Call BROOKER CARE LTD for an informal chat on: 01342 311999

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses in our directory • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 33

Gardening Tips for MAY Article by Michael Dongray,

Imberhorne Lane Nursery Proprietor

Fruit

Remove surplus raspberry shoots, leaving only the strongest and give plants a good mulch.

Spray tree and soft fruit against pest and diseases.

Be careful not to spray on open blooms, as pollinating insects may be present.

Vegetables MMain crop potatoes not yet planted must be put in as soon as possible. Early potatoes may be “earthed up”.

Continue to make sowings of Lettuce, Radish, Beet, Carrots. Runner and French Beans may be sown, along with Spinach, Swede and later in the month, Sweetcorn.

Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage and Celery plants may be planted out when they have been “hardened off”.

GIFT VOUCHER

More ventilation and more frequent watering will be needed on hot sunny days.

Tomatoes making new growth need to be securely supported, any side shoots appearing need to be removed as soon as they appear except bush varieties.

Lawns

If weeds are present then use a combined weed and feed. Seeding bare patches can also be carried out.Plum and cherry trees can be pruned now the threat of getting silver leaf disease has gone.

Roses Fertilise and spray roses for pest and disease.

25% off any plant at Imberhorne Lane Nursery Valid until 31st May 2012 Please present voucher when paying.

One voucher per customer. Does not include special offers.

PEST CONTROL WE OPERATE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

We are a local, family run business Fully insured & NPTA registered

FOR YOUR FREE SURVEY CALL FREEPHONE

0800 652 8820

OR CALL YOUR LOCAL SURVEYOR DIRECT ON

0771 432 6438

Expest Pest Control Services, 47 Elizabeth Crescent, East Grinstead, RH19 3JE

Wasp • Rat • Mice • Squirrel • Bird

Flea • Fly • Bee • Moth • Woodworm

Imberhorne Lane Nursery Imberhorne Lane East Grinstead RH19 1TZ Phone: 01342 321 175

Greenhouse

34 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Garden / Pests

Are you ready to mow?

Personal service & helpful advice

Lawnmowers • Garden Tractors • Hedge Trimmers Shredders • Leaf Vacuums/Blowers • Parts Collection & Delivery Service available

Tel: 01342 317488

Unit 1, Imberhorne Farm, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1TX www.greenmachinesuk.com

Pete Payne

Answers to Quiz 1: 2: 3: 4:

Clint Eastwood William Roache 1990s Elizabeth Barrett Browning 5: Judy Garland 6: Irish 7: Mary Shelley 8: Gray Wolf (or the Wolf ) 9: Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart 10: The process of baking the pastry without the filling

Gardener/Handyman

All Your Garden Needs East Grinstead West Sussex

Mob 07971 696366 Tel 01342 305109

Portfolio & references available

tel for free quotation office 01342 836440 Mobile 07791862149 atriumlandscapes@live.co.uk

Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 May 2012 | 35

Wordplay A Leading American paper published the winning submissions to a contest it ran in which readers were asked to supply alternate meanings for common words.

Here are just some: Coffee, n. The person upon whom one coughs.

Flabbergasted, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.

Abdicate, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.

Esplanade, v. To attempt an explanation while drunk.

Willy-nilly, adj. Impotent.

Negligent, adj. Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.

Lymph, v. To walk with a lisp.

Gargoyle, n. Olive-flavored mouthwash.

Flatulence, n. Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.

Balderdash, n. A rapidly receding hairline.

Rectitude, n. The formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.

Oyster, n. A person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms.

What’s On at Chequer Mead Thursday 10th May at 7:00pm Jazz Café: Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz Café combined with the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Café evenings. Open from 7.00pm Friday 11th May at 7:30pm & Friday 18th May at 4:30pm & 7pm Pericles Theatre Company presents: The Flying Ship Could you build a ship which can fly? I know someone who did, and... he got the princess! Come and see this magical Russian fairy tale and I’ll introduce you!

Saturday 12th May at 7:30pm Desperado presents: The Very Best of the Eagles Desperado this year faithfully recreates The Very Best of Eagles Tuesday 22nd May at 1:30pm Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents: Hilary Needham and Janet Gillbard - Piano 36 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

Computers and Technology

Your Local Computer Store Products • Repairs • Advice

At The Computer Studio we know everything about computers and can give you

Dis10 Off co % & RProdun * ep uct t air s s

We are local computer specialists fully knowledgeable in all aspects of computing.

Come and see us any time, we provide a helpful, comprehensive service.

• • • • • • • • • •

Full Range of Computers, Laptops, Printers Mac Repairs, Upgrades and Servicing PC/Laptop/Printer Repairs Wireless Broadband/Networks Cables & Accessories Ink and Consumables Dictation Solutions Assistive Technology for the disabled Microsoft/Acer Solutions Partner Epson Express Partner

Here is a testimonial from one of our customers: “Great patience with untechnical people, Always ready to help an illiterate PC user. Very kind and helpful.” Jane Taunton, local customer

Call: 01342 440016

4 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BP www.computer-studio.co.uk *Offer on selected lines. Valid until 31st May 2012 with this ad or quote code: EGL0412

info@egliving.co.uk • tel: 01342 300152

East Grinstead Living • May 2012

What’s On: May 2012

Many Diamond Jubilee events listed below

Monday 7th May

East Grinstead Lions May Fair 10am – 4:15pm. One of East Grinstead’s big days out. Suitable for all the family.

Wednesday 9th May

The East Grinstead Meridian Probus Club for retired professional and business men, at 10.15am for coffee, followed by a talk, given by Mr. Brian Phillips, on ‘Transport in St. Petersburg’. For information call: 01342 323098.

Friday 18 May

East Grinstead Society, Talk: Street Furniture by Glenda Law, Main Hall, East Court, Members £1.00, non members £1.50, to include coffee and biscuits, 7.30pm.

Big Band celebrate 60 Years of the Queen’s reign. A night for dancing to the wonderful music of ConChord Big Band and singers. In addition there will be a cabaret.

Food is included in the ticket price as well as there being a licensed bar. Call: 01342 322646 or email info@ conchordbigband.com. Jubilee Centre, Charlwoods Road.

Station Road, East Grinstead 01342 321384 Saturday 2nd June

7.00pm to Midnight. Jubilee Disco at the East Grinstead Social and Ex-Services Club. The Club will be open to all and non-members are most welcome to come in and enjoy the Queen’s Jubilee with us. Open also on Sunday 3rd June from 11am to 11pm with a raffle, and a snooker match in aid of Help for Heroes.

18th-30th May 2012

Sunday 3rd June

W e A r e E x a m p l e: Art Exhibition at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead

10.00 am Interdenominational Church Service at St Swithun’s Church. 12.30 pm Giant Town Parade Lines up in Railway Approach with floats, walking groups, a marching band, vintage and classic vehicles including vintage emergency and military vehicles.

The parade passes up London Road and the High Street and then down College Lane to East Court.

2.00 pm to 7.00 pm East Court Fun Day and The Big Lunch. Fun Fair attractions and stalls operated by local charities fun and games for one and all. Cream Teas on the terrace. Plenty of space for picnics.

18th, 19th & 20th May

Ashurst Wood’s Florist Hazel Anne’s Open Garden for Charity. Enjoy an afternoon in a beautiful garden developed over 40 years, including a wonderful vegetable plot. 2-5pm, 2 Quarry Cottages, Wall Hill Road, RH19 3TQ. More info: www.ashurstwoodpreschool.co.uk.

Saturday 19th May

Felbridge Primary School May Fayre, 12-3pm. Fun packed day: Food, BBQ, a Bar and Pimms stall.

Inflatable Assault Course, a Bungee Run, Gladiator Dual and more.

Monday 21st May

Talk: Weatherlore – Fact or Fiction – Ian Currie (Weatherman and editor) St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, 7:45pm.

Contact: 01342 324955 Saturday 26th May

Concert by the East Grinstead Sinfonia War Memorial Hall, Nutley East Sussex at 7.30pm, Tickets £7.50 by calling Thelma Manning 01342 327587 Saturday 26th May 2012

Diamond Jubilee Choir Competition involving the Primary schools of East Grinstead this will be a fantastic evening of choral singing as they compete for the coveted Jubilee Trophy. 6:30 – 8:45 (Competition to start at 7:00) £5, For tickets contact: Simon@nlceg. co.uk. At Jubilee Centre, Charlwoods Road Tuesday 29th May 7.30 pm

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert. East Grinstead Choral Society: includes two of Handel’s Coronation anthems ‘Zadok The Priest and ‘Let thy Hand be Strengthened’. Joined by children from Halsford Park, Baldwins Hill, St Mary’s and St Peter’s schools. St Swithun’s Church Saturday 2nd June

Diamond Jubilee Ball, 8.00pm to 11.30pm. The ConChord

Monday 4th June

2.00 pm to 9.45 pm East Court Fun Day continues with fair ground attractions open in the afternoon and early evening. The Beer Tent & hog roast.

9.30 pm Torch Parade and National Beacon lighting (timing between 9.30pm & 10pm). 10.15 pm – 10.30 pm (following beacon lighting) Fireworks to Music Wednesday June 6th

Teddy Bears Picnic and Bear Hunt at East Court Bring your picnic and join us for Storytelling, Rhymes and a Bear Hunt in the woods. For families and children up to 5 years, 11.00 – 13.00.

Thursday June 7th 10.30 – 11.30 East Grinstead Library, West Street, “Glittering in the Garden” Free event. Children’s Craft Activity. Come along and make your own special Diamond Jubilee Garden mobile. For Children aged 5 – 11. Free Tickets available from the Library West Hoathly Bowls Club based at Hook Lane in the village is looking for new members to play this most sociable sport. They are offering four free ‘taster sessions’ starting in May – all you will need are some flat soled shoes everything else will be provided. To arrange your FREE taster sessions just call Roy Williamns on 01342 300843 www.westhoathlybowls.org.uk

38 | May 2012 • Please mention East Grinstead Living when responding to adverts

The East Grinstead Living has grown from strength to strength with 83% of our customers continually renewing because our advertising has proven results.

“When I started my plastering business at the beginning of 2010 I t decided to advertise in ‘Eas cost Grinstead living’ as the ed was reasonable and it seem Little . tion lica pub d goo a like ch of did I know just how mu Over a good idea that was!!

I the following 6 months 70% und aro t tha say ld wou that of my leads came from one 1/4 page advert and when I heard that there was going to be another est publication (Ashdown For ple Living) by the same peo a, it going out to another are ertise adv to iner bra no a was in that one too!”

Matt Merrell, lding MRM Plastering and Bui

in the East “Advertising ving has Li d ea st Grin ctive and fe ef ry proved ve nificant sig a d has generate siness bu w amount of ne commend re ly gh hi ld - I wou their services”

“I have found a dvertisin with the g East Living m Grinstead o r e costeffective than an y othe form of a dvertisin r includin g g leaflets , yellow pages, e tc. and it alon has kept the wor e schedule k full thro ughout this yea r”

instead Zac, East Gr d.

Lt ns w La

a fantastic “I have had to my se on sp re stomers Cu g. advertisin ming co have been ably ob pr , es ov in dr sful es cc su the most ever.” n io ot om pr gray, Michael Don Nursery ne La Imberhorne

Quinn E lectrica

l Service s

site Visit our web .uk co g. www.eglivin

Reach 15,000 households in East Grinstead, Ashurst wood, West Hoathly, Sharpthorne, Felbridge, Felcourt, Dormans Park, Furnace wood • Established for over 5 years • We work with you to get actual results • Caring, friendly and helpful service • A Local business which supports local charity & community.

Call East Grinstead Living Now on: 01342 300152 or 07930 251799 Your Computer Just Problems Fixed! £25

No Fix - No Fee

Edward & Ellie

the East Grinstead Elephants The name of the game is to locate the 2 Ellies & 2 Edwards hidden on 4 pages in the magazine. Good luck!

Think your PC has got slower? • New PC setups Error messages at the start up? • Annoying Popup adverts? • Broadband problems? • Any other ailments?

I work daytime, evenings and weekends No need to disconnect your PC, as I visit you I have over 20 years PC experience

Call Jim on 07414 800670 Or Email: jim.jones@gmx.net

info@egliving.co.uk • tel: 01342 300152

East Grinstead Living • May 2012

Fed up being overweight?

Are you struggling with any of the following?

• Cravings and always feeling hungry • Lack of willpower in following a diet • Finding it more and more difficult to lose weight • Any weight that you lose goes quickly back on The Metabolic Weight Loss Programme offers a solution to these problems, giving you the opportunity to bring your dieting days to an end once and for all!

Key points of the Metabolic Weight Loss Programme • Average weight loss of clients, 10-14 lbs a month • Easy to follow • No pills, diet shakes etc.

• One-to-one personalized support to help you get to the weight you want!

Fran lost 5 stone in 5 months “Before doing Rachel’s programme in Jan 07 I was 5 stone overweight and felt continuously tired. My cholesterol was dangerously high. I was desperate to find a way to lose my weight.

Having tried so many different ways of losing weight, I felt going to Rachel was my last chance.

Once I lost my weight, my cholesterol was then retested and much to my delight it was normal!

My constant tiredness was replaced with an abundance of energy and other well being benefits.

By following the simple guide lines for weight maintenance, it has been very easy to keep my weight off.

The support Rachel gives for weight loss and maintenance is very personal and motivating – it would be hard to find elsewhere.”

For a free consultation, absolutely no obligation call

Weight Loss Consultant : 01342 327396 www.rachelrickettsweightloss.co.uk