East Grinstead Living November Issue

November 2014

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Dear Residents,

Welcome to the November issue. This month we have a fabulous article about the history of nearby Groombridge Place which we hope you’ll enjoy. Will you be a local hero and ‘Grow for Mo’ this Movember...? see page 32. We’re very pleased to be able to bring you a ‘Q&A’ with Cheryl Baker formerly of Bucks Fizz who’ll be performing at Chequer Mead this month for their comeback tour! Plus a chance to win a family ticket to the local panto, Aladdin. We hope you can find all the services/products you need in the run up to Christmas. Thank you for supporting our local businesses. Tally & Chris

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Fabulous Fermentation

Local History Notes

8,10

Winter Skin Tips

Quick Quiz

Groombridge Place

16,18

Remembrance Sunday

Q&A with Cheryl Baker

Recipe

Grow for Mo

Panto Competition & Sudoku

What’s On

40,42

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Fabulous Fermentation I regularly make are nettles, burdock, dandelion, rosehip, hawthorn and wild plums and cherries, all fermented with honey into wine.

Winter is soon upon us and this is when the energy of the plants moves downwards and internally. Little is shown above the ground and so what can be foraged is very limited indeed. But this doesn’t mean that we can’t get our daily consumption of wild food. One only needs to learn some thing of the very easy preservation techniques and the tastes and flavours of Summer and Spring can stay with us for a lot longer. And we do this by various methods of fermentation. The term fermentation refers to anaerobic metabolism. In laymen terms, this is the production of nutrients in the absence of oxygen. In fact we come into contact with fermented foods on a daily basis, bread, chocolate, cheese and wine are but a few foods that have all undergone a fermentation process. Fermenting and preserving food sources is as old as humankind. Long before the invention of the freezer of fridge, these were common practises that ensured the daily intake of vitamins and nutrients required for good health. I bet you didn’t know that yeast synthesise B-complex vitamins in order to foster fermentation. It is not possible to get these essential vitamins through plants and other foods. So what fermentation methods do I employ to ensure the preservation of my wild harvests? I have touched briefly on yeast fermentation, which is the fermentation of the sugars by yeast in order to produce alcohol. Most fruits, be they wild or farmed contain sugar which can be processed in this way. If you have never made homemade wine in this manner before, I implore you to look further into this or contact me for more information. There is a world of flavours out there that can made into delicious and very healthy wines. I currently use my own pears, apples, etc. I have written previously on the use of honey and making mead, my personal favourite wine. By boiling foraged plants in water and then utilising this water with honey, many medicinal wines can be created. Not only are the medicinal properties of the plants combined with medicinal properties of the honey but the fermentation process itself adds many vitamins, proteins and trace minerals. Combinations that

Pickling plant and roots in vinegar has unlimited variations and make for interesting combinations with cheese. Pickled Rock Samphire was a firm favourite in Victorian times and was sold by the barrel in Covent Garden. Rock Samphire is a member of the carrot family and grows along the coast. A fantastic, aromatic plant that works well with cheese or added to salads. Lacto-fermentation is the introduction of Lactobacillus bacteria into the process of fermentation. This is done with the use of salt or brine. Lacto-fermentation is the process used to make Sourkraut. Although not too popular on these shores, most European countries have their variation of this and is a staple in their diet. Almost any plant matter can be fermented in this way. The longer it is left to ferment the more flavours that are developed. During the Summer, cabbages and vegetables are processed in this manner and then during the winter months when there is 6ft of snow on the ground, a daily consumption of vegetables is still possible. Not only are the vitamins originally present in the plant material preserved but the process, like all fermentation processes, adds even more vitamins and nutrients. But most importantly we need to remember that this food is alive. In the fermentation process we have introduced a living organism, yeast or bacteria. An important fact is that we have trillions of bacteria which cover every surface of our bodies. They live in a symbiotic relationship with us. Performing functions and processing nutrients that we could not do as an organism on our own. By consuming fermented foods regularly we are ensuring that that this community is healthy and they in turn ensure our health - win win if you ask me!! If you would like to learn more about these ancient and beneficial practises then please get in touch.

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Local History Notes

The STENNING Family (part two) by Dorothy Hatswell

Outing to Wembley 1924

John Cuthbert Stenning, the East India tea merchant, was a shareholder in the family firm but does not appear to have taken an active part in it. The business was carried on by John Cuthbert’s son, John H. Stenning. He built up the business and became a stalwart resident of East Grinstead. John H. junior was also interested in the affairs of the town. He served on the town council and was elected Chairman in 1959. William V.K.Stenning, John Cuthbert’s brother continued the business, together with his younger brother, Charles. William was also active in public affairs in the town. He did not serve on the local council but was an alderman, a county councillor and a Justice of the Peace, according to the accounts for 1896 of the Volunteer Town Band of which he was a trustee. After his mother’s death he continued to live in Halsford House with his wife, Fanny. They do not seem to have had any children of their own but in 1901 their nephew and niece, children of his brother, John Cuthbert, were staying with him, whether as visitors or more permanently is not clear. He complained that normally, the train service to London took an hour and a quarter but when the Prince of Wales had travelled from London to East Grinstead it had taken only forty minutes. He also managed to get the costs of carrying his goods to London reduced.

Stennings was one of the largest employers in the town. Even those who did not work there were aware of their presence. The loud steam hooter which called the workforce in the mornings was used by the general public as a wake-up call. The hooter is now in the museum, strangely silent. The tall chimney dominated the skyline in the area and was a landmark for many. Their showroom was called “Timber House” and their brochure was bound with a mock-timber cover. They seem to have been good employers, works outings were an annual event, frequently taken by charabanc to the coast. The outing in 1924 was different, they went to Wembley Stadium. This had been built in 1923 to house the British Empire Exhibition which opened on April 23rd 1923 by George V, in the first broadcast by a British monarch. The Empire Pool, which formed part of the complex had opened early to stage the 1923 FA Cup Final between Bolton and West Ham. This became known as the “White Horse Final”. The game was not ticketed and 200,000 people turned out to watch in a stadium designed to hold 127,000. The police controlled the crowds on horseback with a white horse standing out because of his colouring. Miraculously, there were no casualties. The pageant of the Empire began on July

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Horses from Stennings hauling timber

21st 1924 and it was this that the party from Stennings went to see. Another coincidence was that one of the marches for the event was composed by Edward Elgar, whose close friend, Dora Powell was soon to move to East Grinstead. The firm continued to expand, opening another yard in Robertsbridge. This remained open until 1987. The yard in East Grinstead was eventually closed in 1964 because of the difficulties

encountered by the operation of a heavy industry in what had become over the years, a built-up area of the town. By this time the business had diversified into the manufacture of tennis racquets and hockey sticks. The heavy horses which had been a common sight, hauling their loads of tree trunks up Blackwell Hollow to the yard in the London Road were already a distant memory. The landmark of the tall chimney and the sound of the hooter summoning their

workmen now also went but the legacy of their interest in the town they adopted will live on. The name is commemorated in the small estate built on the land which was their yard. At the suggestion of many local people it was called “Stennings”. The entrance is at the twenty-nine mile Bow Bells milestone to the north of the town. A juxtaposition of the old and the new which encompasses the period in which the family served this town.

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Winter Skin Care Tips Environmental changes that herald winters approach can often bring more than a rosy glow to the cheeks. Dry tight skin is uncomfortable but a change in your skin care regimen can help you keep cosy this winter. Moisturise more! Using a slightly thicker cream particularly one containing a moisture attracting humectant will prevent excess water loss and maintain supple skin. Don’t forget the SPF! Winter sun, and for those heading for the pistes snow glare can still damage your skin, causing pigmentation spots and wrinkles. Helping hands! The skin on your hands is thinner than other parts of the body and therefore it’s harder to keep hands moist especially in cold dry weather. Slather on the hand cream and cuticle oil and try wearing light cotton gloves overnight for a real moisture boost. Moisturise the air! Placing a small container with 4 cms of water near your radiators will humidify the air and prevent your skin from drying out.

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Groombridge Place Lydd, Fairlight and Pevensey. The goods could have been hidden in Ashdown Forest but with the house laying derelict for almost two decades it was very likely to have been used as a smugglers hide. When the gang was finally brought to justice one of the leaders, John Bowra escaped and became a land agent and map maker. In fact he used his knowledge of Groombridge to draw up a plan of the estate which can be found preserved in Groombridge Place.

Groombridge Place not far from East Grinstead offers a mix of history and horticulture for the adults and a grand adventure for the kids â&#x20AC;Ś However this popular tourist attraction has an interesting past. William Russell built a moated castle and chantry in 1239 after Groombridge was given to him by Henry III. The existence of a manor at Groombridge was first recorded in 1286 when it belonged to the de Cobhams. In 1360 it was purchased by Thomas Waller who owned it until 1604. By 1618, Groombridge belonged to John Packer, a deeply religious man who built a private Chapel-of-Ease to Speldhurst before it passed to his youngest son, the barrister and architect Philip Packer. Philip Packer, assisted by his friend Christopher Wren, built the present day house. Despite marrying heiress Isabella Berkeley, daughter of Robert Berkeley and Elizabeth Conyers Phillip, was unable to pay his debts and after he died in 1652 it was vested in the Chancery and lay empty for

20 years. During this time it was thought to have been used by the infamous Groombridge Gang whose smuggling antics saw the dragoons called out regularly to restore order at Groombridge. Legend has it that there was a tunnel between the cellars at Groombridge Place and those of the nearby Crown Inn, although a tunnel has never been found. Documents first record the Groombridge Gang in 1733, when thirty of them were in the process of ferrying tea inland from Romney Marsh via Iden. Other documents talk about three customs officers, two dragoons and a foot soldier making the mistake of challenging the gang and a convoy of 50 horses only to be disarmed and their guns made useless before being marched at gun-point for four hours to Lamberhurst, where their weapons were returned to them after they had promised not to renew the pursuit. Much of the contraband smuggled into London by the Groombridge Gang came via

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age and the mistletoe growing on it. The Secret Garden has a gate leading to a tiny hidden corner where a tiny stream tumbles into the moat. It was here that Philip Packer was sitting reading a book in the sunshine when he died.

and his widow bequeathing it to her sister Mrs Saint. The Saint family lived at Groombridge until 1919 and included John Saint’s daughters who were friends of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Although the exterior remains largely original it benefitted from electricity and bathrooms being installed in the 1920’s. The peaceful walled gardens, which overlook the house, are a special feature of Groombridge Place and Phillip Packer enlisted the help of diarist and horticulturist John Evelyn’s to plan the new leisure gardens. It is said Evelyn planted two Scots pines by the front moat bridge, one

of which still exists. One famous garden is the drunken garden, a favourite of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s. It was at Groombridge Place that his world famous Sherlock Holmes novel “The Valley of Fear” is set, although the House is renamed “Birlstone Manor”. As well as the drunken garden there is the knot garden, white rose garden, oriental garden, peacock garden, herbaceous borders, and a secret garden, all laid out in separate garden rooms. There are three ancient apple trees in the “White rose garden” that remain from the orchard that existed there in the seventeenth century. One still apparently produces fruit, despite its great

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The paths, walls, gateways and main divisions or rooms of the garden are still much as they were in the seventeenth century. The central axis pathway is called “The Apostle Walk”, because it is bordered on each side by twelve yews clipped into drum shapes, some of which have survived from the 1674 planting. Groombridge Place is home to a bird of prey sanctuary founded in 1977 and run by Eddie Hare. It provides flying demonstrations for the public twice a day (except Mondays) and over the years has rehabilitated hundreds of birds. Groombridge Place has been used as a film location on several occasions including in Joe Wright’s film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice, Groombridge is featured as the Longbourne manor, the home of

Putting a price on priceless. In this issue, Annie Streeter and Jane Cowans, Agents at the Haywards Heath office of NFU Mutual, answer your questions about valuing your possessions: Which items do homeowners typically undervalue or overlook when calculating their home contents insurance? Artwork, jewellery and watches, especially those items which have been inherited which may have appreciated in value without anyone realising. We recommend that valuations are revisited every three years as things like gold and art can appreciate steeply over this time. NFU Mutual offers access to valuation experts with wide ranging experience. If something is of sentimental value, surely it doesn’t matter what it’s worth? Enjoying an object or piece of art for the memories it holds and its significance to your family is part of the beauty of heirlooms; however, if the item is lost, damaged or stolen, it affects a family’s ability to pass it down. By correctly insuring items, future generations will not miss out on their sentimental importance or financial benefits. How common are insurance claims for jewellery & watches? In 2013, NFU Mutual paid out £3.4 million for

lost or stolen jewellery and watches - the sentimental loss can be equal to, if not greater, than the financial loss suffered. What should I look for when choosing an insurer for my home & contents? It’s important to look at the ‘whole package’ – service, cover and price. It can be tempting to simply select on the basis of cost; however, you should satisfy yourself that the level of cover and service provided will meet your needs. The true test of an insurance company is will come when you have to make a claim. It’s well worth talking to other people about their experiences and asking for testimonials. How important are local branches? Our customers tell us they find it a pleasure and reassuring to discuss their requirements face-to-face in a relaxed atmosphere where we have a detailed knowledge of the area and the many local issues which might affect a customer’s insurance needs.

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or steam train with Spa Valley Railway. The walk from the station is about 10 minutes, and is also a really beautiful one through a little forest and a meadow.

the Bennet family. The 1982 Peter Greenaway film, The Draughtsman’s Contract was filmed at Groombridge in the formal gardens and maze of Groombridge Place Garden. The 2009 BBC production of The Day of the Triffids used this location for Shirning, Bill Masen’s father’s home.

doorway of the cottage that backs onto the moat. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle describes his encounter of a ghost in his book “At the Edge of the Unknown”. If you decide to visit Groombridge Place you can choose to start your journey by taking an old diesel

The moated manor house is not open to visitors but you can enjoy the formal gardens, birds of prey sanctuary and a children’s enchanted forest with giant tree swings, teepees, ‘Crusoe’s World’ adventure play area and the board walk with its raised areas, children’s zip wire and rope swings. Groombridge Place is planning some new and exciting events over the Christmas period. See the website for details www. groombridgeplace.com.

Literature also has a place at Groombridge Place and was used as the model for Birlstone Manor, the setting for the first part of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Valley of Fear. There are many ghost stories at Groombridge Place. The ghost reported most often is the Ostler. The Ostler is reported to have drowned in 1808 and is usually seen wearing a rust coloured smock and standing in the

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY War Memorial in the High Street

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How did the idea of a reunion tour idea come together in the first place? It was because of a chance meeting with Chris Bartholomew, an ‘old school’ promoter. He was more of a rock music promoter back in the 80s but always liked Fizz. He met Jay with the prospect of using her in a film and they started talking about the fact that Mike, Jay and I have reformed and he jumped at the opportunity to promote the tour. We have named it ‘Paradise Regained’ and a percentage of profits will go to a charity Entertainment Workshops, Rye Harbour for disadvantaged children who want to learn about the music business. Was it an involved process to get it off the ground or did it come easily? Once we had all agreed to do the tour starting April next year, Chris and his business partner started the ball rolling, booking a few gigs around the country. Within a couple of days the list had grown and we are now up to between 30-40 UK gigs alone. European gigs will follow next Autumn and the Middle East and Australasia around Christmas next year! How does it feel to be back together after all this time? We were reunited back in 2008 for a TV programme called Pop Goes The Band and shortly after that, we started to do the odd gig together. Up to now there have been corporate gigs and 80s festivals, but this will be the first major tour we have done together for decades! It is so much more fun than it used to be plus we are in control now, whereas back in the 80s we were puppets, just doing as we were told. Do you all wish you’d done this sooner? Hmm.....probably not. We were all doing our own thing, plus 80s music really only became credible again from the year 2000. Now it seems people can’t get enough of it. Even my 20-year-old daughters, Kyla and Natalie, love 80s music. It’s definitely music that makes you smile! My daughters, by-the-way, will be our support act at Chequer Mead! What feedback have you had from fans so far? The fans are beside themselves with excitement! It will be so nice to take the show around the country to

places we haven’t been for years and years, probably since some of the fans were children. The great thing is that they bring their own children. We realised that when we did a short tour in 2009. We had T-shirts printed and only had a few small sizes, thinking most of the fans would prefer medium or large. At the end of the gigs as we were leaving the stage door, there were the fans waiting for autographs with their children wearing the small T-shirts! What are you all most looking forward to with the tour? What does the future hold? We have been using a guest singer recently and it just feels right to be 4 again. It certainly helps the vocals and makes more sense of the dance routines - and yes, we still have our skirts ripped off! I suppose what I am looking forward to most of all is the reaction from the fans at seeing Fizz on stage as it used to look and sound. As for the future, well, we have recently been discussing a new album to coincide with the tour which is very exciting. It will also be great to visit countries where Fizz had hits and perform live, especially Australia. There’s life in the old dogs yet!!!

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‘The Secret East Grinstead’ is the newly released book by co-authors Simon Kerr and Dorothy Hatswell which reveals the history of our town, hidden from view behind the timber framed houses in the High Street. These houses have witnessed many secrets over the years. Plus the many famous people who have had connections with East Grinstead through the centuries; ranging from Katherine Lewkenor of Brambletye, who was lady-in waiting to Queen consort Elizabeth Woodville (Edward IV’s Queen) to Neil Gaiman, the contemporary novelist, who lived in the town for the main part of his childhood. Featuring photographs, anecdotes and places to visit, Secret East Grinstead goes behind the façades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known artefacts of East Grinstead’s fascinating history. Its markets, buildings and churches each have a tale to tell, and its proximity to London has meant the town has received a whole host of interesting events. The book is available now from the Bookshop, High Street, East Grinstead.

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G row fo r M o! Movember, the international phenomenon, started in Adelaide, Australia in 2003 by a group of men as a fun thing to do to bring back the rarely-seen moustache and raise money for charity at the same time. The word ‘Movember’ was coined from November and Moustache as this was the chosen month in which the prize-whiskers were grown. In a few years it became an international event, supporting men’s health charities across the globe while wonderful whiskers were cultivated everywhere. £346 million has been raised for charity since 2003!

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Hungarian – Big and bushy, beginning from the middle of the upper lip and pulled to the side. The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 1.5 cm beyond the end of the upper lip. Don’t forgot, no more than 1.5cm! Dalí – narrow, long points bent or curved steeply upward; areas past the corner of the mouth must be shaved. Artificial styling aids needed. Named after Salvador Dalí.

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English moustache – narrow, beginning at the middle of the upper lip the whiskers are very long and pulled to the side, slightly curled; the ends are pointed slightly upward; areas past the corner of the mouth usually shaved. Artificial styling may be needed. Do it for your country, what what!

If you’re feeling rather plucky about your moustache and your fundraising you can submit a video to showcase your involvement in the movement for a chance to win a prize in one of several categories. In 2012 Stan Lee was head judge!

Imperial – whiskers growing from both the upper lip and cheeks, curled upward. Sure to make you feel aloof.

The International Man of Movember is chosen from 21 national winners all over the world to wear the crown and be the face of Movember for a whole year! Each national Man of Movember winner is voted for at the country’s main Gala Parté held at the end of November.

Freestyle – All moustaches that do not match other classes. The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 1.5 cm beyond the end of the upper lip. Aids are allowed.

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Even if you can’t hit the giddy heights of International Man of Movember, maybe Man of Movember for the East Grinstead area is an accolade worth achieving; after all, it’s all for a good cause! And for the growing trend of Beard-bearers, I’m afraid those don’t count - or goatees. Tasches only... so get the wax out and have some fun this month.

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Sussex Health Care’s Brand New Facility The Award Winning, Sussex Health Care Group are excited to announce the opening of their brand new purpose built care facilities at Rapkyns Care Centre, Broadbridge Health, nr. Horsham. The facilities are comprised of two buildings, each purpose-built, consisting of four 10 bedded units. These are specifically for clients with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions as well as for people with autism or young people leaving school or college with profound learning and physical disabilities. These buildings bring a exciting new service to potential clients which include all the latest technologies and also provides residential, respite and outreach placements. Within the grounds, there is a brand new gymnasium facility which provides equal opportunities and access regardless of the service user’s ability or health status. Providing the right support to enable service users to train in a safe and highly effective manner. Whether it is to work on strength, fitness or just increase general health, service users will receive all the help and motivation to help them achieve their goal. What’s more, this service is available to people within the local community as well as for people who are living in a residential setting or at home seeking a private outreach service. Sussex Health Cares enthusiasm for the latest high-tech, interactive technology systems are of a strong focal point. New interactive technology systems have been installed, whereby service users are encouraged to make choices which can involve number games, pictorial and floor games. All of which are fantastic sensory learning tools that have the capacity to engage the service users and are suitable for any ability. Whether the choice is to play

individually or interact with one another in a group, the systems can be controlled by simply moving on or over the projected image or by using their eyes as a mouse. Testimonials: “One adult in particular surprised us all. We had no idea how cognitively able he was, it is hard to get much response from him, but when we introduced him to the eye gaze straight away he realized he was controlling it by himself. He got through a lot of the games quickly! He was deliberately closing his eyes to stop the game and starting again, teasing us! It was a very emotional day for us.” - Unit Manager The team at Rapkyns Care Centre are genuinely passionate about the people in their care and their wellbeing is always at the centre of everything they do. As well as the use of the above new services, service users attend social outings and outreach services with the help and support of the homes dedicated mini bus service. Arts, Crafts and Cooking seem to be one of the many popular activities along with the strong emphasis around community presence. Rapkyns Care Centre has

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the added benefit of a beautiful and diverse landscape, which clients are encouraged to explore and utilise as stimulation for their creative projects. The sessions are intended to trigger the learning of new skills or improve those they already have. Sussex Health Care is committed to genuine inclusion for people of any ability. Having achieved accreditation for 2014, Investors in People Standards (IIP), the group operates with professionalism and excellence, with over 25 years of healthcare in Sussex, offering a range of quality person-centred services.

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Mid Week Collectors fair

It’s Panto Time! 20th to 30th December

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The fabulous Company of Friends will make your wishes come true this Christmas when they return with the most spectacular, most magical family panto of them all - and you don’t have to be a Genie-us to know that you’re going to enjoy lots of good clean fun in Widow Twankey’s laundry when our thigh slapping hero sets out on his journey from rags to riches! Along the way you’ll meet lots of colourful characters and there’s plenty of opportunity to boo the baddy because it’s only with help from his friends in the audience that Aladdin can defeat the evil Abanazar, get the girl and make his own dreams come true!

Mid Week Collectors fairs are now taking place at Chequer Mead. The next one is on the 19th of November. Based in the spacious Alfred Wagg Studio at Chequer Mead you will find specialists in the sale of coins, stamps, postcards, ephemera and other collectables. In fact the fairs are rapidly gaining a reputation among dealers in the trade for being one of the prime locations to do business in. If you have a collection of these sort of items in your home then this is certainly an excellent place to come and either add to it, or perhaps find out just how much it’s worth!

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What’s On in November

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Friday 7th November

Saturday 15th November

The Friends of East Grinstead Museum Speakers Night. “It will all be over by Christmas: East Grinstead in the First World War”, an illustrated talk by Dorothy Hatswell. Friends free, non-members £2.50 on entry, at 8pm, East Court Mansion.

Danehill Village Market. Locally sourced vegetables, meat, and diary products. Preserves, chocolate, cakes and a wide range of Christmas gifts and cards from regular and new stall holders. Tombola and children’s games. Mulled wine & mince pies. 10 to 2pm, Danehill Village Hall, RH17 7HS.

Saturday 8th November

Autumn Fair. Lots of stalls: handcrafted goods, books, homemade cakes & jams, raffle & tombolas, fun and games! Something for everyone including face painting, and at 3:30pm a princess and superhero parade to which all children are invited to be join in. The best-dressed princess and superhero will be awarded a prize by our special guest - a very well known Disney Princess! All proceeds will go towards the maintenance & upkeep of our beautiful church. 2pm -4pm, St Mary’s Church, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2DS. Saturday 8th November

East Grinstead Fireworks Display. East Grinstead Town Football Club are once again staging the town’s annual fireworks spectacular which will include performances from ‘The Young Dream Chasers’, hot from the European and World Hip Hop dance championships and ‘Juggling Inferno’, a high energy fire show. There will be a food stall, licensed bar, real ale tent, candy floss stall and children’s rides. Admission at the gate: family just £15 (two adults and two children), Adults £7 & children under 16 £3, 7pm, East Grinstead Town Football Club, East Court.

Saturday 15th - Monday 17th November Juliet Murray’s Annual Art Show/Open Weekend at Cogcraft. Latest landscape paintings, prints & cards by this popular Ashdown artist. Also antique & decorative artwork & professional framing service. Perfect, unique presents to suit all budgets. Hundreds of pictures to view, special exhibition offers. All welcome. 10am - 6pm Sat, Sun & Mon. Further details 01825 712565/www. cogcraft.co.uk. Cogcraft, Clockhouse Lane, Nutley, TN22 3NZ. Note: Please park in the village at peak times. Wednesday 19th November to 22nd November

Forest Players present Man of the moment, a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. Tickets £10 (conc), 7:45pm (doors/bar open 7:15pm), Forest Row Large Village Hall. Saturday 22nd November

The Genius of Haydn, Forest Row Choral Society concert conducted by Tom Scratchley, including Te Deum, Little Organ Mass, and other pieces by Haydn. Tickets £12 Adults - £5 under 16s - on the door or, in advance, from Seasons, Forest Row. 7:30 pm, Holy Trinity Church, Forest Row.

Wednesday 12th November

Saturday 22nd November

Meridian Probus Club of East Grinstead for men retired from their professional or business life, meets locally at 10:15am for coffee followed by a talk on the Queen Victoria hospital and an optional pub lunch. New members welcome. For more information call 01342 323098. At 10:15am.

Art in a Sacred Space. Explore St Paul’s Cathedral on a private tour. See how art and design can enhance contemplation and worship. Visit the Dome and Whispering Galleries. Delicious cream tea. End the day with reserved seating in the Quire for Choral Evensong. A very special treat. Tickets £35 - in aid of Burrswood Hospital, contact 01892 865985 or www. burrswood.org.uk.

Saturday 15th November

Simply Musical 2. Rising Stars, adult theatre company, presents a musical extravaganza with songs and dances from popular shows. Including Singing In The Rain, Matilda, Evita, Hairspray, Rocky Horror Show, Avenue Q, Jersey Boys, Sweet Charity, Cabaret and many more! At Brambletye School Theatre, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3PD. 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Ticket details can be found online www.risingstarstheatre.co.uk or call Kathleen Shuster: 07769252616.

Saturday 29th November

RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre Christmas Fair fun for all the family! Come and visit Santa and his elves at the grotto! Join us for a fun-packed day to include games, stalls, face painting, craft stalls and lots more. For more details see: www.rspcafriendsofsouthgodstone.org.uk.11am - 3pm, St Stephen’s School, Hunters Chase, South Godstone, RH9 8HR.

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What’s On in November

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Saturday 29th November

Saturday 6th December

Winter Wonderland Christmas Market. Christmas market selling delicious festive produce and beautiful Christmas gifts. A magical santa’s grotto, children’s games room, gingerbread Caf and 12 days of Christmas hampers to be won in the raffle.1.30pm4.30pm, West Hoathly CE Primary School, North Lane, West Hoathly, RH19 4QG.

Carols and Cakes. The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir present a Christmas Carol Concert to raise funds for the RNLI. Tickets £6 available on the door from Bullfrog Music East Grinstead or from Roger Collins, 01342 324196. At 2:30pm, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead.

Saturday 29th November

Cheryl, Mike & Jay (formerly of Bucks Fizz). More than thirty years after they stormed charts across the globe with a string of hits, Cheryl, Mike and Jay are once again set to tour the world with a 70-date World Tour to remind everyone that there is more to Cheryl, Mike & Jay formerly of Bucks Fizz than Making Your Mind Up! At 7:30pm, East Grinstead, Chequer Mead. Sunday 30th November

Winter Wonderland Children’s Christmas Fair 10am-2pm at Holmbush Farm. You can visit the barn animals, take a tractor ride around the farm, enjoy festive crafts and games and visit Santa himself. Call: 01293 447319 or gabifield@stch.org.uk 10am-2pm, Holmbush Farm, Faygate, RH12 4SE.

Saturday 6th December

Fantastic Frozen Festive Fair. Come along to Halsford Park School for a frozen singalong, Wii winter sports and beat the goalie! Meet Santa in his grotto and try your luck at the sweetie tombola and water into wine stalls. Decorate gingerbread in Mother Christmas’ kitchen and find a pressie for mum and dad in the Elve’s Emporium. 1pm - 4pm, Halsford Park Primary School, East Grinstead www. ashdownmusicfestival.co.uk Sunday 7th December

Santa’s Grotto Day. Join us for a fun-packed day in our winter wonderland including facepainting, stalls, a raffle with a chance to win a festive hamper, plus a visit to santa for only £3. 12 - 2pm. Find us at: National Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, RH17 7TT (for SatNav users, follow RH17 7DE). T: 01825 741 330, www.cats.org.uk/ncac.

Tuesday 30th November

Family Advent Service. Fun for all family service with tea and mince pies to follow. At 4pm, St Dunstan’s Church, Ashurst Wood. Tuesday 2nd December

Christmas Carol Concert with the The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir. £4.50, concessions £3.50, Box Office 01342 302000. At 1:30pm, Chequer Mead, De Le War Road, East Grinstead. Saturday 6th December

Christmas Concert. The Dormansland Committee of Action Medical Research present a Christmas concert with the Greenstede Singers at 7:30pm at St. John’s Church, Dormansland. Tickets available at £8 from Claire on 01342 323697. Children free. 7:30pm, St. John’s Church, Dormansland.

Exhibition: On the first Saturday of every month at The Brambletye Hotel, Forest Row, a selection of professional artists will participate in Art Soufflé, a pop up gallery. The idea is the brainchild of art curator, Samantha van Dalen, fresh from her successful exhibition at the Kingscote Estate. Ample free parking, bar and eating facilities at the hotel means that there is no reason not to put this in the diary! Participating artists on the 1st November are Gill Bustamante (see front cover painting, ‘Sussex Poppies’ which will be at the first exhibition), William de Wilde, Pierre Chalory, amongst others, who are all represented by Samantha. Professional artists are welcome to contact Samantha van Dalen at samantha@ artsouffle.co.uk should they wish to exhibit at future soufflés! www.artsouffle.co.uk

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