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Welcome to the October issue.

Animals First for Dogs 27 Architects Cowan Architects 41 Blinds/Curtains/Interiors Elizabeth Designs 33 Care Brooker Care 9 HomeCare 9 Sussex Health Care 43 Inter-County Nursing 25 Children’s Activities & Products/Education Borde Hill Halloween Activities 7 Puddleducks Swimming Classes 14 Singing/PianoTuition 15 Effective Education 15 Children’s House Nursery 15 French Tuition 15 German Tuition 15 Blackland Farm 15 Science/Maths Tuition 14 Chimney Sweeps Bennetts Chimney Sweeps 7 Milborrow Chimney Sweeps 7 Cleaning Services Help at Home 41 The Natural Cleaning Company 41 Supreme Oven Cleaning 41 Oven Rescue 41 Clothes & Shoes Suitables 17 Second Glance 17 Private Collection 17 Computer/Website Design Services Willis IT Services 13 Computer Studio 13 Financial Advisor Aspect 8 5 Fitness/Health/Beauty Lotte Berk 20 Family Chiropractic Clinic 21 Eucaderm Hair/Scalp Clinic 17 Treat Skin Esthetics 21 In Touch Therapies 17 Feet First 17 Atlas Profilax 19 Foot Lady 21 Local Osteopath 21 Paul Masters Massage 17 Function Venue/ Restaurant/Bar Yew Lodge 9 Garden Services/Plants MGC 38

This issue is packed full of community goings on and other features of local interest.

The Riding for the Disabled association has strong connections to East Grinstead, being supported by local company Cowan Architects and having several groups in the area, see pages 34 & 36.

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Local History Notes Standen Mums the Word Helping Community Groups Ghostly side of Grinstead Chequer Mead Competition Quick Quiz Poppies take root The Phoenix Comic Townscape Recipe Spotlight on RDA Samhain Olde Halloween Games What’s On

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Local History Notes

Dr. Rogers

by Dorothy Hatswell

Dr. John Henry Rogers was a local GP in East Grinstead in the 1850s and 60s. The 1861 census shows him aged 47, unmarried and living with his mother, whose birthplace is shown as Oporto in Portugal, and a servant in Green Hedges Avenue. He had a reputation for helping those people who could not afford to pay, either for his consultation or the medicine.

For many years he ran the free dispensary in the High Street. The need for a general dispensary was identified at a public meeting in August 1858. Dr Rogers proffered his services to the charity at its inaugural meeting. He attended the dispensary twice a week until his death. His dedication to good causes had long been established as he had been appointed Deputy Warden at Sackville College five years earlier.

The cottage hospital movement was then in its infancy. It was started in Cranbrook in Surrey, in 1859, by the vicar, the Rev. Sapter, who donated a cottage for the purpose. The doctor who ran it, Albert Napper, had, as his first patient, a man whose leg he had to amputate! The second hospital opened at Fowey in Cornwall and the third in Bourton on the Water; these provided the catalyst for East Grinstead’s hospital. The Rev Charles Crawfurd, was a curate in Bourton on the Water during the period that their hospital was being opened and took an active interest in the project. When he returned to East Court he doubtless extolled the virtues of having such a facility. Dr. Rogers, with his background in helping the poor and sick, would have been very receptive to the idea.

Rogers decided that he would open a cottage hospital in East

First Cottage Hospital

Grinstead. He used a cottage he owned across the road from his house in Green Hedges Avenue, It was only the fifth such hospital in the country. He furnished it using money from his own pocket; the expenses of £167.9s.0d (£167.45), covered the cost of the seven beds and all the equipment he needed. It seems that one of the beds was for the resident nurse, Mary Batchelor, who was given as the only resident of the hospital in 1871. Presumably there were no patients admitted on that particular night.

The hospital opened its doors in early October 1863. The first patient admitted was a woman from Turners Hill with an encysted tumour on her head. No mention is made of anaesthesia, which was then not in general use by all doctors - James Young Simpson had discovered the anasthetic properties of chloroform merely sixteen years earlier. The next patient recorded in Dr. Rogers’ case book is a girl with an

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ingrowing toenail. He wrote in detail in his case book, which is on display in the East Grinstead museum: “I brought her gradually under giving ½ drachm every five minutes. She gave a slight shriek when I divided the nail, but manifested no further evidence of sensibility.”

I think it can be inferred from this that the first patient also had the benefit of chloroform.

Over the next eleven years he treated over 300 patients. In his case book he records in meticulous detail the treatment of all of them. In cases where the diet was important, he itemises this too. Beef tea, thickened with arrowroot, and toast were prescribed for one patient with a stomach complaint, for example.

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the garden behind the hospital and filled it with colourful flowers. The pleasant outlook his patients had must have aided their recovery. It is strikingly similar to Archibald McIndoe’s insistence on having cheerful paint and curtains into Ward 3, where his Guinea Pigs were, eighty years later.

In 1874 Dr. Rogers said; “In this district there are very many wealthy residents and landed proprietors but scarcely any volunteered to help me. … At length after having experienced for some years the meanness of the wealthy and too often the ingratitude of the poor, I closed the hospital.”

However, he auctioned the furniture and other contents of the hospital and invested the money for any future ventures of that kind.

It was to be a further thirteen years when a serious accident to Lord Henry Neville’s groom drew attention to the necessity of re-opening a hospital. This time the wealthier members of the community did raise the money needed. There had been £200 left in the funds when Dr. Rogers left. The investment now stood at over £300. This provided some of the capital for the new venture.

So Rogers had left a legacy to this town which continues to the present day as the Queen Victoria Hospital.

Rogers had been appointed Warden of Sackville College in 1871. He had started a distribution of gifts to the elderly, donated by friends and neighbours. All met in the College Hall and had a pleasant meeting. It became known as the “Sackville Dole”. Any money received was spent on a weekly allowance of meat. He formed a Neale Memorial Library and planted a 17th Century Garden in the grounds of the College, thus persuing his botanical interests. He died suddenly on October 18th 1879 and was buried in the churchyard of St. Swithun’s Church a week later.

His obituary in the church magazine for November of that year reads: “... long will he be known, and much missed as a man of general culture and artistic taste.”

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tanden is your local National Trust property in East Grinstead. Most noted for being designed by Philip Webb and decorated by Morris & Co. it was built as a home for James and Margaret Beale and their family during the Arts and Crafts period of the late 19th and early 20th century. Since 1972 Standen has been in the care of the National Trust and welcomes over 80,000 visitors annually.

There are four main aspects to Standen making a visit worthwhile at any time: the house; the garden; the woodlands; and special events.

The house is the epitome of a home of the selfmade wealthy of the period, with its decoration and artefacts from the Arts and Crafts Movement being of particular significance. Whilst no longer a private home, Standen retains that subtle ‘lived in’ atmosphere, giving visitors the sensation of being guests of the Beale family, and making a visit far more interesting and delightful. For example, the old

gramophone which, although not a family heirloom, can be heard playing old 78s as one progresses through the house, and there is often a volunteer playing the piano, on which accomplished visitors may also play a spontaneous tune or two.

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of originality, complexity and beauty for the enjoyment of her husband James, their children and extended family. The gardens fortunes waned after Margaret’s death and much of the original layout and planting schemes were lost. Recent research has revealed significant documentary evidence of the garden in former times, including lists of plants (some very rare) which Margaret imported from abroad. In 2012 the Trust gave Standen 1/2 million over a period of five years to return the gardens to their original design and condition. Already the results of this investment are evident as you approach Standen down the entrance drive.

at Christmas time.

It is a huge task to keep Standen open and available to visitors.

A team of about forty NT staff is helped by over 400 volunteers involved in every aspect of running the property, including maintenance of the house, gardens and assisting visitors.

Standen needs more volunteers to join our friendly team. With over 20 roles currently at the property, there are many different opportunities for volunteers from 16 years old upwards. It’s a great way for the young and not-soyoung to learn new skills, develop

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You can visit: visitwoods.org.uk and see the section, ‘Autumn leaf spotting’, print off the page of possible leaf finds and tick them off as you go along.

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Home visit available Experienced • Caring • Patient CRB checked.

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

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

We do birthday parties too!

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“Kathleen has a lovely calm manner. She is patient and caring in the way she teaches. My child is very excited when she arrives to teach piano and has responded well to Kathleen’s gentle encouragement.” Daniel Goldberg

Experienced teacher • Lessons in your own home Piano and Singing exams • All ages taught Singing Groups for 4 - 15 yr olds

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

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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

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H e l p i n g C o m m u n i t y G ro u p s Local Cllr Danny Favor founded the Filipino British Nurses Extra Care East Grinstead which was established to help improve access to healthcare, increase awareness, promote health & wellbeing in our town. It also focuses on various social, cultural, sports, educational and healthy cooking activities for a more active and healthy lifestyle.

Service in giving free cancer information & advice.

The group helps residents monitor, prevent and detect cases of hypertension, diabetes and malnutrition by giving health advice and performing free checkups on blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight & height for BMI, all done through various community groups.

The whole team would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the community for their continued, kind support and generosity in making this possible.

The team also coordinates with various organisations such as Queen Victoria Hospital, MacMillan Cancer Support

This community group is actively involved in various charitable works to help vulnerable people in need, recently raising £1200 from their first fundraising activities in aid of the Dementia Respite Club of Age UK, plus providing relief to natural calamity victims in the Philippines.

For more info visit: www. extracareeastgrinstead.com Any community groups who are interested in receiving these free services please contact Danny Favor on 07867846495 or Maribel Favor on 07528694112 or email at extracare.df@googlemail.com.

The Ghostly side of Grinstead East Grinstead’s very own expert in the Dark Arts, Professor Mordant Skull, is often to be found prowling the streets of the town around Halloween.

His Ghost Walks are the stuff of legend, although to be quite honest they are more hilarious than horrific, and the only one with white hair at the end of it is the Professor himself! In the past, crowds of over a hundred people have joined in the annual Ghostwalks at times taking over most of the High Street. These days the Professor tries to keep things on a more manageable level and you need to keep an eye open on how to join in the tours. The tourist desk at the Library is a good place to ask, 01342 410121 is the number to call. You can also call to book a tour for your own group, so get together with a bunch of family and friends and then meet up for a well-

earned drink afterwards perhaps.

Although the Professor leads you a merry dance, all the stories he tells are actual accounts of ghostly goings-on in and around East Grinstead. Not all of them involve headless horsemen or people walking through walls, although some indeed do. One of the stories is based around unnatural events taking place in a town cinema with ghosts in the boiler room! Some of the old buildings in the High Street have their own tales to tell, many involving a certain hostelry with the well-earned reputation as being the most haunted building in town.

Now all you need to do to learn more is to pluck up the courage and call the professor.

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Just had enough of being overweight?

No matter how hard you have tried in the past, The Metabolic Weight Loss Programme could just be the answer to resolving your weight problem once and for all.

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t can be extremely soul destroying when you just can’t seem to shift your excess weight, no matter what you do. If you have reached the stage where putting on any more weight is simply not an option for you, then read on.

improvements include blood pressure, cholesterol, mental alertness, skin conditions and even fertility.

Clients often comment on just how impressed their doctors or consultants are with their weight loss and health improvements.

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Being overweight is no laughing matter when the physical strain on your body is starting to take its toll on your health. Your GP or your family may have expressed their concern and urged you to slim down – all very well if only you knew how to!

Help is at hand to resolve your weight problem.

Rachel and her team have helped over 3000 clients of all ages and from all walks of life to slim down successfully. Many come to see her as a last resort and are delighted to have achieved, and successfully maintained, the weight they want to be.

A workable programme that’s easy to follow The Metabolic Weight Loss Programme is based on a simple four-stage eating plan: The first two stages deal with weight loss, while the last two stages deal with weight maintenance. This highly successful tried and tested programme is easy to stick to and more importantly, it works.

The expected average weight loss of clients is 714 lbs. a month. As you can imagine, clients are more than happy with this motivating weight loss, especially for those who have struggled with their weight for so long.

Clients welcome the very personalised support provided. Time and again, clients comment that they couldn’t have lost the weight without the support and encouragement of Rachel and her team.

Is there hope for you?

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“Thank you Rachel – the best programme. Not only have I lost more than my target weight but the inches dropped off, my skin looks great and my confidence has had a major boost. I am wearing clothes that I would never have dreamed of wearing and I can hold my head high once again. Everything about the programme makes sense, is easy to follow and the support from Rachel is superb. Thank you very, very much.”

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Do you suffer with recurring back pain, migraines and headaches, stiff neck, frozen shoulders, pain in the hips or knees, repetitive strain injury, trapped nerves, difference in legs length, sinuses problems, TMJ (misaligned jaw), dizziness, whiplash?

A strategic and non-chiropractic massage is applied to the short musculature of the neck. In only one application, safely and permanently, the Atlas bone returns to its correct position. Old patterns clear and the entire system begins to function to its fullest potential.

“Nothing I have experienced nor performed has given the benefits and results that this one time treatment has. The experience to date with the AtlasPROfilax® treatment is that my atlas has maintained proper alignment and function. I have GREAT! The chronic pain at the base of my skull is gone.

I am more balanced and empowered in my life” Dr. Robert A Pope, Chiropractic Physician “In no more than 25 minutes, nearly all my tensions in my back went. The feeling of relaxation was intense. Now I can watch TV in my bed without any pain in my nect.”

R.B. West Sussex “I feel like an owl and can now see virtually 360 degrees…”

M.H. Forest Row “After his adjustment he looked alive, now walking taller, upright and straight” C.H. East Grinstead “Vertigo has disappeared… my hearing has drastically improved…I can now move my heard normally… I used to zigzag and struggled walking straight. I now have a perfect balance and I can walk straight” P.C, East Grinstead “I’ve had no back pain or migraine, this is phenomenal” C.H., 41yrs Old “I have had whiplash, lot of pain in my neck (loud ‘cracking’ noise) plus that I always had pain in my left wrist and left elbow… Today, I have no pain in the neck, no pain in my wrist and in my elbow anymore…”

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“Immediately my intestines started working better and are now functioning very well…I generally feel balanced, physically, emotionally and spiritually…In the past I have done a lot of self-improvement and process work and is it just so much easier now” J.D. Exeter

For more happy clients and chiropractor’s feedback see: www.marieatlas.co.uk

“I feel very blessed to have received the Atlas adjustment, my body has been much stronger since then and feel much more optimistic” D.R.W London “The treatment was quick and almost immediately my sciatica, constant headaches, lower back pain faded away. I was able to bend down and almost touch my toes, which I hadn’t been able to do since I was sixteen…”

Mark, Scotland “…I have found that my eyesight has improved as well…”

L.P. 45yrs old “…I feel an overwhelming calming peace within me, my mind and my spirit… it is amazing, overall my memory seems more wide-awake, my nervous system has remarkably improved…I move steadily on my feet, not wobbling as usual or supporting myself on shop windows or doors…”

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Chequer Mead Competition

Snow White

Quick Quiz

By Vienna Festival Ballet

Wednesday 6th November at 5pm and 8pm Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their brand new production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairy tale and answers the question, who is the fairest one of all? Based on the traditional Grimm’s Brothers story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements: an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, a shiny red apple and Prince Charming. This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family.

Tickets cost: £18.50, concessions: £17, children up to 14 years: £12.50.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets answer the following question:

In Snow White who asks the question, ‘Mirror, mirror on the wall who’s the fairest of them all?’ ?

1: Who was known as ‘The Virgin Queen’?

2: Who wrote, ‘the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’?

3: Who was the first actor to play James Bond on film?

4: To which artistic movement does Van Gogh belong?

5: Shakespeare was said to be influenced by which other Elizabethan English dramatist?

6: In which city was George Best born?

7: What did Ali Baba supposedly say to open the cave in ‘One Thousand and One Nights’?

8: Who are considered the most fearless soldiers of Ancient Greece?

9: To which book do characters Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad belong?

10:What is the literal translation of the term ‘Faux Pas’?

Answers on page 27

Email answers to: info@egliving.co.uk, enter online at www.egliving.co.uk or write to: Chequer Mead Competition, 33 Morton Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4AF. Closing date: 20/10/13.

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Initial consultation only £25.00 extended offer for October

Back, neck, shoulder pain, Knee, ankle, Sports Injuries treated.

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Edward & Ellie

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Win £10 Let us know the page numbers, enter online: www.egliving.co.uk or email:info@egliving.co.uk.

Closing date: 19/10/13

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Poppies take Root A Grass roots (or Poppy roots A!) movement is growing that to mark the centenary of WW1 next year towns, villages and indeed individuals should plant field poppies in front gardens and areas of public land which will not be mown.

The poppy is of course a symbol of WWI as a result of the famous poem In Flanders Fields the Poppies Grow by John McCrae.

He wrote this in 1915 after burying a close friend killed in the conflict, and noticing how quickly the poppies grew over the newly-dug grave:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

It seems such a simple and appropriate tribute which can be done by anyone, anywhere. Some residents in East Grinstead have already come together to mark out an area for seed-sowing in their part of town.

Also it is worth mentioning that poppies, being wild flowers, will also encourage more wildlife such as bees.

You can sow poppies this month or else wait until the Spring. Here are some simple instructions for planting by our regular garden writer Michael Dongray of Imberhorne Lane Nursery: Papaver Rhoeas Also known as Field Poppy, Flanders Poppy, Corn Poppy Seed can be sown directly where it is to grow in the Autumn or between March to May. Poppy seed needs to be sown on disturbed soil in a sunny position. The seed can be thinly broadcast over the ground and a light covering of soil over the seed will help protect from birds. Germination takes place 4 to 25 days after sowing. Poppy will grow well in impoverished poor soil so fertilising the ground prior to sowing is not required. If there is a prolonged dry spell then watering will be needed. Poppies are self seeding, the seed, which is produced from July onwards, can remain viable in the soil for many years.

To make sure self sown seed comes again the ground should be disturbed in the Autumn.

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Show homes opening soon at Charters Village

Be among the first to view the much-anticipated show apartment and chalet bungalow at the area’s newest retirement village.

Reservations are now being taken on the properties for sale.

Please visit the sales suite at:

Phase one at Charters Village is nearing completion.

When finished it will feature a range of beautiful apartments and houses, a nursing and residential centre, an exclusive clubhouse and 13 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens...all designed so you can live in comfort and luxury, knowing support is available should you ever need it.

Charters Village, Felcourt Road East Grinstead, RH19 2JR

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am - 5pm

To arrange an appointment to view the show homes please call us on 01342 870871. www.chartersvillage.co.uk Retirement Villages is the country’s longest established developer of age exclusive communities. Charters Village, designed specifically for the over 65s, is the company’s 14th location.

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Tow n s c a p e Let out your Inner Artist drawing, film and animation techniques and Junction (Nick Blower and Aideen Malone) who work in experimental ways with light and form to navigate people through spaces. Congratulations to the winners; Example were very impressed with the fantastic local response they received to the competition.

Example Art group

The town art trail of 2014 (Townscape) will consist of 12 newly commissioned two/three dimensional contemporary artworks that respond to themes relevant to the town. EG based Example Art Group who secured the funding, ran a competition to give out four of these commissions.

The winners have been choosen: Malcolm Glover, an experienced photographer who uses digital technology to produce largescale prints; Annie Burrows, a locally based artist, works experimentally with large scale

Townscape 2014 even bigger and better. We are also interested in financial or other kinds of support that will help our limited funds stretch further. You can email Hannah Buckley at admin@ exampleart.co.uk see: www.exampleart.co.uk.

Twelve artworks, ten artists, twenty one young people and a subway!

One such commission which has already started is the A22 Subway Project; a collaborative project working with young people from the town, backed by EGTC, Mid Sussex and West Sussex.

Let out your inner-artist! Example Art Group wants to hear from you.

If you are keen to get involved in this community project celebrating art in East Grinstead then let us know. If you have a little time to spare, we are forming a group of ‘Friends’ – volunteers who can work on making

One of the Winner of the commissions for Townscape

St Catherine’s Hospice This October St Catherine’s Hospice celebrates 30 years of providing specialised end of life care and support to local people and their families across Sussex and Surrey. As we approach this milestone, we’d like to thank everyone who has supported us over the last three decades.

We are incredibly grateful for the vital support we receive from people from local communities like East Grinstead. It’s only with that sort of help that we can continue to respond to the needs of people coming to terms with a terminal diagnosis or bereavement.

The money raised from donations and collections in East

Grinstead, and the surrounding villages as well as from the recently refurbished shop in Whitehall Parade, London Road, has been invaluable in helping us to reach our 30th year.

Over the years people have opened gardens, swum, walked, run, held countless coffee mornings, dances, and sales to support our cause. Additionally, residents who take part in our events, such as the forthcoming East Grinstead Santa Run, also play an important role in raising the profile of the hospice, as well as much needed funds. You can find more information on our Santa Run at www.stch.org.uk.

Once again thanks for your ongoing support - here’s to the next 30 years.

Shaun O’Leary, Chief Executive – St Catherine’s Hospice

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The proceeds from the sale of the calendar will be put back into community to help and improve our local environment. This is your chance to support the work that East Grinstead in Bloom does in and around our town. Retailing at just £7.50 - discounts available for bulk orders of 10 or more.

Calendars can be found at various outlets around town or for more information on how to order visit website: www.eastgrinsteadinbloom.co.uk or phone: 01342 325552.

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Kitchens Bespoke is an East Grinstead Kitchen company run by Rachael & Guy Workman.

It is a local family run business which has grown steadily in the last couple of years because it stresses good old fashioned service and value-for-money product.

From design to giving the spot-on finish you want, Guy and Rachael ensure the process is stress-free.

Kitchens Bespoke offers a complete service. You’ll even get helpful suggestions on the practical side of things in the kitchen.

Call Guy & Rachael for a free, no obligation kitchen-layout design: 01342 313133 or visit their showroom: 88 London Road, East Grinstead And remember: “Improving the kitchen is the single most valuable improvement you can make, ...... Its the one room that can really stand out as an aspirational showpiece for the property.” –Telegraph 30th October 2009 Visit www.egliving.co.uk for a full list of businesses • tel: 01342 300152 October 2013 | 29

Bathrooms & Heating

PLUMBING & HEATING For all your plumbing & heating needs Plumbing in East Grinstead since 1990

who have been vetted and attended training days, How did you come to be in the plumbing so we understand the products inside out. With 4 business? plumbers now, we are able to cover the small jobs as Boiler Servicing & Replacement I started out working at my father’s plumbing well & as Central the large projects.

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My own business started in 1995 and has steadily grown. We now have 4 plumbers and can call on various local trades to help with the bathroom or kitchen projects. We have even carried out complete refurbishments for customers, if we don’t cover the work you’re looking for, we can normally recommend some local tradesman that can help.

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Jollof rice

Serves: 8 adults Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 30 mins

Probably the most popular dish in the western region of Africa, Jollof rice is a one-pot dish to relish. Its origins are unclear, but it gets its name from the Wolof language where it is known as Benachin meaning ‘one pot’. Each region has its variation on this dish, but the results are always the same - tasty!

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1. Liquidise the tomatoes, onion and pepper in a blender or food processor.

Tip into a large saucepan, then cover and cook over a medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes. Add the tomato puree, bay leaf, garlic, curry powder and thyme. Simmer for a further 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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2. Add the stock or water and bring to boil.

400g plum tomatoes 1 medium onion roughly chopped 1 red pepper deseeded and chopped 100g tomato puree 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove crushed ¼ tsp curry powder ¼ tsp dried thyme 700ml vegetable or chicken stock 500g easy cook long grain white rice 1 pinch ground black pepper

3. Add the rice, stir, then cover and turn down the heat. Allow to simmer over a low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. During cooking, check and stir occasionally to make sure there is enough liquid to cook the rice. This is to ensure that the rice does not burn. If there is not enough, add a little extra water.

Tip 1: You could use easy cook brown rice in this recipe, though it will take about an extra 10-15 minutes to cook, so keep an eye on the liquid and top up if necessary.

Tip 2: Serve with grilled chicken, fish or meat and some brightly coloured steamed vegetables or a side salad. To save on time, fresh or frozen vegetables can be added to the pan towards the end of cooking and allowed to steam.

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SPOTLIGHT ON RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is a respected national organisation with the active patronage of HRH Princess Anne. But it also has strong links to East Grinstead as the South East region has been sponsored for the last 8 years by local company, Cowan Architects (see page 41 for their advert).

Budding riders from East Grinstead, both young and old, can chose from a number of vibrant and active groups locally which cater for a wide variety of disabilities. There’s also Carriage Driving available at groups near Uckfield, Horsham and Guildford.

Each RDA group is a separate charity with its own individual character and here’s a spotlight on those riding groups nearest to us.

ASHDOWN FOREST, Chelwood Gate

By Mary Bell, marycbell@yahoo.co.uk The Ashdown Forest Group, based at Chelwood Equestrian Centre, Chelwood Gate, aims to give a positive equine experience to children through riding, long-reining, stable-management or maybe just stroking a pony. It’s well known that ponies have a very positive effect on our children and we aim to provide that in as varied and fun-filled way as possible.

I am not a horsey person but about 15 years ago I was introduced to Ali Remmen who is! I was told she had a “knack” with children but I was totally unprepared for the phenomenon that she is - an

absolute whirlwind gathering people like me up in her wake. She works tirelessly and passionately with children and horses and she asked if I could set up a new group. I expected an involvement of about 2 - 3months max but I’m still here 4 years later with a fabulous and well-established group.

Our children are all local, as are our volunteers, fundraising opportunities and donations. We are currently keen to find loan homes for our ponies from where they could be transported to our sessions. But our dream would be to have a purpose-built, dedicated centre where we could provide daily sessions for more disabled children. It is unbelievably rewarding to see the positive effects of these children just being around a pony which can be anything from improved mobility, increased speech and language to just a smile. So if anyone out there has an old barn or farm building on a couple of acres......?

ERIDGE, Chuck Hatch

By Jane Lom, www.eridgerda.org.uk Eridge RDA is run at Faircote Stud near Hartfield. We provide riding for 25 children and young people aged from 2 to 27 from East Sussex and Kent. The group was founded 45 years ago and we meet on Monday afternoons during term time, working with two local special schools as well as a group of parents who bring their children.

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to the rider’s needs. The lesson is led by a specially qualified instructor and each pony is joined by 3 helpers; one leading and two as side walkers. Our lessons always start with exercises designed by an occupational therapist followed by the option of a lesson in the school, a hack or some mounted games. Our riders can also take internal and external proficiency tests.

We have to fundraise the £5000 that the Group needs to cover rent, shoeing costs, insurance and updating equipment.

We work closely with other local equestrian groups and most recently collected £700 at Eridge Horse Trials.

We have between 20 and 30 volunteers most weeks of all ages and walks of life. They receive training but some already have experience with working with these children or their professionals (therapists and psychologists). We also have students who join us just for a few weeks in the summer or during their GAP year.

COURT MEADOW, Ditchling Common

By Anna Kerr, www.courtmeadow-rda.org.uk The Court Meadow Group was started in 1977 in Balcombe as therapy for some 20 children of Court Meadow School who had severe learning difficulties. A group of local mothers, whose children loved riding, wished to share this joy with others less able.

In 1986 we moved to Ditchling Common Stud where the riding’s indoors and the children are encouraged to participate in as many activities as possible such as the Regional Fun Days where riders could qualify for the National Championships. We want to encourage each rider to learn to the best of their abilities, enjoy general riding and have fun loving the ponies. We now have 60 riders regularly.

We also offer an Annual Camp Week at the Stud where the children come to learn how to groom, tack up, bath and feed the ponies.

We have the use of 5 of our own ponies at present, owned by RDA friends but on long loan.

The success has been seen in medals and smiles with the children proving their own capabilities at a high level of competition and socially as well. We also entered the Special Olympics UK with children winning bronze, silver and gold medals and once we’ve had a pupil included in the GB team competing in Ireland at the World Games.

Last year Court Meadow amalgamated with Newick House in a new school called Woodlands Meed and riders with severe and medium learning difficulties are being taught together which has sometimes been challenging. But the goals remain the same and the rewards are in their happy faces.

Ditchling Common Stud has recently been sold for development so we will have to move elsewhere before long which is a new challenge.

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Samhain

OLDE HALLOWEEN PARTY GAMES

An Old Celtic Holiday

Samhain is a Gaelic Festival which symbolises the end of harvest time and the beginning of winter - the darker half of the year. It also marks the Feast of the Dead.

Some view that this pagan festival, which falls on 31st Oct to the 1st of November, was later adopted by Christians and celebrated as All Hallow’s Eve - which later became Halloween. Whatever the case it is certainly celebrated at the same time of year.

Many Pagans have and do consider it the Celtic New Year. Samhain has been celebrated in Britain for centuries in various guises. It is thought to be the time of year when the veils between this world and the otherworld were at their thinnest; when the spirits of the dead could most easily mingle with the living.

‘The Feast of the Dead’ aspect is not considered a morbid event as old age for its wisdom is valued and dying is accepted as a part of life as necessary and welcome as birth.

Some consider this action of ‘remembering & honouring of the dead’ as being echoed by the Christian festival of Hallowmas: All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween) 31st October; All Saints Day 1st November, in honour of the Saints and All Souls Day 2nd November, in honour of the faithful departed.

Reportedly to celebrate Samhain the Druids built huge sacred bonfires. Harvest food and animals were brought to share a communal dinner in celebration of the festival, during which time costumes were worn - usually animal heads and skins. Participants would also try and tell each other’s fortunes. And those born during the past year were formally welcomed into the community.

After the festival, fires in homes were re-lit from the sacred bonfire, to help protect the family, as well as keep them warm during the winter months.

And as autumn weather gets underway, a good hot bonfire seems like the perfect idea.

Some Scottish games traditionally played at Halloween were forms of divination to discover one’s future spouse. One such way was to peel an apple in one long strip, toss it over one’s shoulder; the shape in which it landed was believed to be the first letter of your future spouse’s name. Another game: unmarried women were told that if they sat in a darkened room and gazed into a mirror on Halloween night, the face of their future husband would appear in the mirror, gruesomely however they were told if a skull were to appear in the mirror, they were destined to die before marriage.

The custom was widespread enough to be commemorated on greeting cards from the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Other methods: it was thought that a future spouse may also appear by slicing an apple in half and eating it in front of a mirror by candlelight.

And finally, a marriage partner’s shape could be guessed at by going into a field of kale and pulling up a stalk. It was thought that the shape of the kale would match the shape of a future spouse...

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What’s On: October Tuesday 8th October

Quiz Night in aid of Town Mayor’s chosen charity Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets £10 to include light refreshments and & pay bar. Tables of 8 or you will be found a team if you wish. At 7:30pm, East Court. For tickets: 01342 323636.

Sunday 13th October

East Grinstead primary schools cross country championships with races for secondary school years 7 and 8. 12-3pm. East Court.

Friday 18th October

East Grinstead Society: 46th Annual General Meeting - Election of Committee, brief review of year’s meetings and activities, followed by a talk by Mr Simon Kerr, East Grinstead’s Tourist Information Officer. 7.30pm, Main Hall, East Court. Coffee and biscuits will be served.

Sunday 20th October

Wedding Open Day. We warmly invite you to come and see our lovely house and gardens. Yew Lodge Country House will be set up for a wedding so one can visualise your special day with us. 12 noon to 4pm. Felcourt Road, RH19 2JX. 01342 870003. www. yewlodge.co.uk.

Monday 21st October

East Grinstead Natural History Society. Talk: Sussex Dinosaurs – John Cooper (Booth Museum).

All meetings take place at St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road starting at 7:45pm. Visitors £4 including refreshments. Contact Lesley Berry on 01342 324955.

Wednesday 23rd October – Sunday 3rd November

Borde Hill Garden Halloween Week. Dragon & Pumpkin Trails, Witch’s House, Face Painting, Storytelling. Opening late (7pm) on 30th October; for Pumpkin Carving Competition. 10am to 5pm daily.

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Sunday 27th October

East Grinstead Concert Band Poppy Appeal Concert St Swithun’s Church, High Street, East Grinstead.

2:30pm - 4:30pm. Donation £6, Tickets at the door or telephone 01342 716992, www.egcb.co.uk.

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It’s a Must. Book appointments with Alex Leggat on 01342 717966 or alexhleggat@yahoo.co.uk. Gallery at Chequer Mead, 6-8:30pm.

Thursday 31st October

Celebrity Concert: D’Arcy Trinkwon at Worth Abbey: Handel—Duruflé—Widor—Liszt. Hailed “one of the truly great artists of his genre” (Münich Merkur), Worth Abbey’s internationally acclaimed organist D’Arcy Trinkwon gives a performance organised by and in aid of four local charities: The Circle Club, Crawley Open House, Worth Abbey Parish’s friendship church in Irundu (Uganda) and LIFE. Worth Abbey – which houses a magnificently dramatic organ - offers the most powerful places to listen to and experience great music anywhere south of London venues. 7pm for 7.45pm start. Refreshments available. Tickets £10 (under 16 free) – available from Worth Abbey Parish, Tel 01342 710313, www.darcytrinkwon.com.

Friday 1st November

The Rotary Club of East Grinstead presents The Woodland Year (in aid of Rotary Charities). A presentation by Ben Law, the well known television personality from Grand Designs. 7 for 7:30pm start at Imberhorne School, Windmill Lane. Admission £12.50 - includes 2 course meal, drinks available to purchase.

For tickets call Brian Jeffries on 01342 328719.

Friday 1st November

Friends of East Grinstead Speakers Night. Neil Sadler will present another of his interesting talks on policing subjects, from the ‘clink getaways’ that go wrong to working in Abu Dhabi and Abdul’s unusual job! The talk will be held at East Court Mansion, East Grinstead starting at 8.00pm. Doors open at 7.30pm.

Members free, Visitors £2.50.

Saturday 2nd November

East Grinstead Fireworks Display. Live Music, Licensed Bar, Real Ale Tent & Food Stalls. East Grinstead Town Football Club, East Court, Holtye Road. 6.15pm, Firework display: 7:45pm.

Sunday 3rd November

“Keep it Local” Christmas Craft Fair: Handmade crafts at Chequer Mead.10.30am till 4pm.

Sunday 27th October

Tuesday 12th November

Traditional Sunday Lunch at Yew Lodge Country House in our splendid Dining Room/Conservatory; relax over coffee and if it appeals, take a stroll around our 10 acre gardens. Tel: 01342 870003, or see: www. yewlodge.co.uk.

The Mcindoe Memorial Fundraising Appeal, Charity Chewsday at The Swan Forest Row from 6:30pm.

Come and join us for a 3 course meal at this popular restaurant in Forest Row. £15 per head, bookings in advance. Tel: 01342 822318.

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Thursday 14th November

East Grinstead Rotary Club present a Prostate Cancer Awareness Evening. For Men over 65 yrs old.

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What’s On: October Christmas plus raffle in aid of The British Heart Foundation. 10am to 2pm, Lingfield Coffee Lounge; East Grinstead Sports Club.

Bells of Hammerwood Handbell Ringing group meet every Thursday 7 to 9 pm at the Old Court House East Court, East Grinstead. We would love to welcome new members. We play all sorts of music and it’s fun and quick to learn. A sense of rhythm is useful but ability to read music not necessary. For details phone Marilyn Emmett 01342 321093 or come along on Thursday just to see and listen.

Ashdown Music Festival

Friday 1st November, Christian Community Church, Forest Row, 7:30pm. Programme to include: Dvorak “American” Viola Quintet.

Saturday 2nd November, The Long Room, Michael Hall School, Forest Row, 4pm Concert to include: Award-Winning Guitar Duo and the legendary “Trout” Quintet by Schubert.

Sunday 3rd November, Gala Concert, Michael Hall School Theatre, Forest Row, 6pm. Programme to include: A World Premiere performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons arranged for Cello Octet and Solo Violin. BBC Young Musician of the Year 2012 Laura van der Heijden will take part in Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence.

What’s On a Chequer Mead 01342 302000 Wednesday 9th October at 7.30pm

An Evening of Mediumship with Tony Stockwell.

Sunday 13th October at 7:30pm

Clarinet on Track in aid of the Bluebell Railway. With special guest and compere Nicholas Owen. Tickets £10.

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If you would like your event on these pages email info@egliving.co.uk for more information Wednesday 16th October at 7:30pm

The Secret World of Charles Dickens: Mirth, Marvels and the Mysterious featuring Ian Keable.

Thursday 17th October at 7.30pm

The Counterfeit Sixties: re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show.

Friday 18th October at 7.30pm

A Centenary Concert presented by Lingfield Silver Band.

Tuesday 22nd October - Saturday 26th Oct at 7:15pm, Sat 26th Oct- Matinee at 2:30pm

Ariel Theatre School present Les Miserables.

Monday October 28th at 7.30pm

LDN Wrestling: Boo the bad guys and cheer on your favourites, as you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with the rip-roaring action.

Tuesday 29th October at 7:30pm

Ben Montague who received the accolade of ‘BBC radio 2 Album of the week’ with his new album ‘Tales of Flying & Falling.

Wednesday 30th October at 8.00pm

Ralph McTell – One More For The Road. Ralph has enjoyed a 48 year career and autumn 2013 sees the tour of this quintessential singer-songwriter-guitarist.

Friday November 1st at 7.30pm, November 2nd at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie adapted by Leslie Darbon.

Wednesday 6th November at 5pm and 8pm

“Snow White” by Vienna Festival Ballet.

Wednesday 2nd and 16th October, 6th, 13th & 27th November and 11th December from 7pm to 9pm.

Meditation Evening - Would you like to have more energy and remain calm in all situations? at Chequer Mead. Free. Contact Maeve: 07917318628.

you might need them one day Fire and Rescue Headquarters Help Point at the Library: Olympos, East Grinstead : Local Post Office: Mid Sussex District Council: National Rail Enquiries Police (non-emergency): Princess Royal Hospital: Queen Victoria Hospital: Refuse and Recycling (bins, green waste, etc.)

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Award Winning Care Homes Sussex Health Care is an award winning group of care homes providing 25 years of healthcare in Sussex.

The Group operates 20 homes, predominantly in the West Sussex area, providing over 580 beds, incorporating specialist care provision as well as care for older people.

Care Homes for People with Learning Disabilities/Physical Disabilities/Neurological Conditions ●

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Beechcroft Care Centre and Hazel Lodge Beech Lodge and Oak Lodge Horncastle Care Centre Kingsmead Care Centre Kingsmead Lodge Norfolk Lodge Orchard Lodge and Boldings Lodge

01342 300499 01403 791725 01342 813910 01403 265335 01403 211790 01403 218876

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Rapkyns Care Centre

01403 276756

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Rapkyns Care Home

01403 265096

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Redwood House

01403 790948

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Sycamore Lodge

01403 240066

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White Lodge

020 8763 2586

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Wisteria Lodge

01825 714080

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Woodhurst Lodge

01444 401228

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Kingsmead Care Centre Longfield Manor Rapkyns Care Home Upper Mead

01403 265335 01403 786832 01403 265096 01273 492870

01403 242278

Care for older people ● ● ● ●

Clemsfold House Forest Lodge Horncastle Care Centre Horncastle House

01403 790312 01825 712514 01342 813910 01342 810219

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To find out more about our homes and the services we offer, contact: Corrine Wallace Head of Operational Care Services

01403 217338 corrine.wallace@sussexhealthcare.co.uk

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