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June is here? Already?

Where did that go? There’s so much to enjoy...

With Father’s Day coming up, (15th June) I’ll certainly be preparing a special day to give thanks to my Dad. To Dad’s everywhere, stepdads, carers, guardians, foster father’s, ALL, we hope you enjoy your special day!

This month we would like to welcome a new author, Dr. Luke Flanagan, who writes about the Canadians in Bexhill during World War 1.

A very interesting snapshot into the past about the Canadian military in Bexhill. Thank you Dr. Flanagan. A must read!

Another talking point from our vintage fashion expert, Donna Gilbert, rules of dress?

I had to wear my ‘Sunday Best’ to visit grandparents, special clothes they had bought!

Thank you to all of our monthly authors who always send in their work on time and keep them topical and interesting for all ages.

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gardening advice for JUNE Welcome once again to our monthly gardening column, where we will try to keep you up to date with all the important jobs to keep your garden looking great all year.

Well, what a month May was for weather; beautiful hot sun mixed with plenty of April type showers – a perfect growth recipe for any garden! Resulting in stunning early Summer displays of tulips, flowering shrubs and fruit trees, but the grass and weeds have been growing fast too. So grab your mower, hoe and hedge trimmer and let’s see what needs to be done this month.

Lawn Mow, mow, mow! Regularly now – weekly if possible, as the longer it is left, the longer it will take to mow. For a green lush lawn use a high nitrogen fertiliser but if treating the lawn yourself, take extreme care and read the instructions properly to avoid burning the grass!

Trees and Shrubs Prune Privet and Box and shape and trim shrubs as desired after they have finished flowering.

Now is the perfect time to really cut back hard if anything has got a bit out of control.

Vegetable Garden Produce should be arriving into the kitchen now, such as radish, lettuce, other salads and early potatoes. Don’t fret though if you haven’t got round to sewing seed yet as there is still time for a summer crop. Get sewing with all the family, as children love to get their hands dirty. Pinch out side shoots on tomatoes.

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watering. June can be a hot, dry month so watering is crucial throughout. Try to water first thing or last thing and aim the spout/hose at the compost rather than the plant itself. Stake tall, floppy plants.

Weeds and Borders June 21st is the longest day of the year, which means with added warmth and light. The weeds are growing fast along with everything else, so hoe regularly. If you use a systemic weed killer, again follow the instructions carefully. Do not use on wet or very windy days as it can easily drift onto precious plants and grass, and will kill everything it touches.

Dates for Your Diary:BBC Gardeners World Live 12th-15th June. Get inspiration and enjoyment from a visit to beautiful local gardens with the National Gardens Scheme - see www.ngs.org. uk for further details.

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NOT ALL SUPERHEROES WEAR CAPES It doesn’t matter if it’s your own Dad or your kids’ Dad, Father’s Day is when we say thanks to our super hero whether he is the big burly rugby giant, DIY fixer or the strong silent type.

Super heroes (dads) come in all shapes and sizes and not all wear capes.

It’s the day when we say how much we love him for being the one who got the ball out of the tree, fixed things, added up big numbers in his head, picked you up from town/ party/airport at silly o’clock, carried you on his shoulders and unwound the Christmas lights without even blinking.

Dads often don’t get thanks, stuff is just their job but when you’re scared – no matter how old you are. Who you gonna call?

Man-food is what’s needed today so ask your butcher or supermarket for beef skirt it’s cheap. The cheapest and the tastiest steak you will ever eat. Secret’s out.

Super Hero Steak Dinner (serves 4) • 4 x 400g approx Beef Skirt • For marinade: • 1 lemon, zest and juice • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard • ½ cup olive oil • Salt and pepper

marinade. Cover with foil and marinate each side for 3 minutes. Sounds strange marinating after cooking but works perfectly.

Remove from marinade and serve with big fat chips. Proper chips. Many thanks to ‘London Road Butchers’ in Bexhill who were the only ones who supplied this cut of meat.

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Heat your griddle or heavy based frying pan to hot, very hot. Skirt needs to be cooked hot and fast to be tender. Griddle for 3 minutes each side.

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Every month, the directors at mcphersons share some useful financial tips especially for Bexhillian readers. This month, Ainsley Gill has invited Daron Beacroft, of Mcphersons Financial Solutions, to share some information about the recent changes to pensions and savings.

Chancellor George Osborne made clear that this year’s Budget was for “makers, doers and savers”, emphasising that the economic recovery was happening faster than anticipated. There were some key changes affecting both pensions and savings, and this month, we will expand on these. To download our full budget book, please visit our website www.mcphersons.co.uk.

Savings The cap on Premium Bonds will be raised from £30,000 to £40,000 from June this year, increasing to £50,000 in 2015.

Cash and shares ISAs will be merged to create a new single ISA from 1 July 2014 (NISAs), with the annual tax-free limit increasing to £15,000 (£4,000 for junior ISAs). Therefore, all existing ISAs will become NISAs. Under the NISA, investors will have new rights to transfer their investments from a stocks and shares to a cash account.

A new Pensioner Bond, available to all over-65s from January 2015 with interest rates of 2.8 per cent for one-year bonds and four per cent for three-year bonds.

Immediate Pension Changes The Chancellor announced that restrictions on pensioners’ access to their pension pots will be removed, meaning they will not have to buy an annuity. The total pension saving which can be taken as a lump sum will be increased to £30,000, while the taxable part of a pension pot taken as cash on retirement will be charged at the normal income tax rate, rather than 55 per cent. The changes cover four broad areas:

Capped Drawdown – An individual aged 55 or over can opt for a drawdown pension which means they can extract income for the relevant year. This is capped at 150% of a notional annuity rate.

Flexible Drawdown – Where an individual aged 55 or over can demonstrate that they have a pension income of £12,000 (including the state pension) they can ignore the drawdown cap and take whatever they wish. Tax will be payable at the marginal rate.

Trivial commutation – Previously an individual aged 60 or over , who had total pensions savings of less than £18,000 could withdraw this as a lump sum. This limit has been increased to £30,000.

Small Pots – The Government has increased the amount for small individual pension pots that can be taken as a lump sum regardless of total pension wealth from £2000 to £10000.The number of pension pots that can be taken has increased from two to three.

Pensions – changes to come The Government plans to bring in even greater changes from April 2015. In effect, an individual will be able to choose what they want to do with their defined contribution pension fund.

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Symptoms: Diarrhoea, constipation, blood/mucus in stools, stomach cramps, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, headaches, flatulence, frequent/ sudden need to go to the toilet, depression.

me, and no longer there to make me ill. My confidence was slowly building, learning to accept this alien that had taken over my body (the Colitis!)

Diagnosis: Both men and women can develop the disease.

Stool samples will be tested and you are likely to need a colonoscopy to confirm the severity.

Cause: Can be genetic, but generally inconclusive.

Treatment: Medication, enemas, steroids and surgery (in extreme cases).

Diagnosed with the condition at 23 years old, I tried various medications to control my symptoms including a course of steroids with varying results. At 26 years old I had a ‘flare up’ resulting in losing over a stone in a matter of days. I was then signed off work to recover.

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Reflexology is a gentle treatment that could target my presenting symptoms as well as a general boost for my whole body, building up my immune system, body functions and mental and physical strength.These treatments gave me a greater understanding of my health and what I could do to heal the cause of my symptoms.

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a return to glamour I read a fascinating article in the June issue of Sew Today magazine recently, lamenting the fact that no-one dresses appropriately anymore, let alone beautifully!

The article included an interview with Professor Przbyszewski, an associate professor of history in France, and author of ‘The Lost Art of Dress’.

She blames this lack of glamour on the failure, these days, to teach home economics in schools, leaving generations of women ‘unschooled and unskilled’ in the matter of dress.

It’s an interesting argument. I can remember reading an interview with fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood, complaining that whilst fashion students could design, few could actually construct a garment satisfactorily.

I think this lack of understanding of sewing has led us to readily accept second best. Mass produced garments are generally poorly made, but how many of us actually study a garment to see whether it is well-finished, or whether the seams are straight, or the stitching even?

Before the 1960s women used to take such pride in their appearance. They had fewer clothes than we have today, but they had an outfit for every occasion, and every single one was well constructed and made to last, with beautiful decorative details. These women would never have dreamt of going to the local High Street in a tracksuit and trainers, or out for a meal in jeans. Women were even encouraged to change

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and retouch their hair and make-up before welcoming their husbands home from work!

Comfort is no excuse for laziness in dress. If a garment fits well and is well made, it will be comfortable to wear. Sewing teaches you so much about clothes; it teaches you to recognise the quality of the cloth by its’ weight and drape; it teaches you what colours and styles suit you; it teaches you about fit and also allows you to produce a far superior garment by employing time consuming decorative techniques. Even if you don’t sew often, these skills provide you with the know-ledge to buy wisely.

It is doubtful that we will ever see a return to those glamorous days of the past, but how lovely it would be to see people dress well and take pride in their appearance.

Buy less, but buy wisely is the motto we should follow and perhaps we can make Bexhill the ‘glamour capital of the south coast!’

I would be very interested to hear from Bexhillian readers about their glamorous outfits of the past; how they dressed for different occasions, and the rules for dressing which they were expected to follow. If anyone has any stories to tell, please contact me via the Bexhillian magazine.

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BEXHILL to bexhill... such a lovely time in Sydney.

7th March Dear Annie

Such a lovely time I’ve had in Sydney, visiting the Botanic Gardens and the Blue Mountains. I also spent a fine morning at the Maritime Museum where there is a replica of Captain Cook’s boat and a lovely yacht built a little after the Sunbeam with equally beautiful fixtures and fittings. Also a lighthouse from Cape Bowling Green, the original of which you would have sailed past on your route along the Queensland coastline. Last Sydney Harbour Bridge night I also had the chance to join a yacht crew racing around the harbour and gained a much better view of how the Sunbeam would of first seen the city. It was great fun and we came fourth, although it was a close call between the boat ahead of us, not bad for a crew of amateurs though.

It is such a vibrant and lively city with so much going on I feel I have seen only a small fraction during my stay.

Although like you, I have had the opportunity to catch up with friends I have met along my journey. This has given me a lovely view of the city from those living here and the city and its harbour have by far lived up to expectations.

Visiting the Blue Mountains, which I suspect are no more blue than any other mountains despite tales of eucalyptus oil, they are still an impressive expanse of what is now National Parkland. Stretching 1,542 square miles they cover an area more than twice the size of the South Downs. The Park status preserves much of the area which is laden with history. Our guide for the day was himself a descendent of one of the ‘stolen generation’ from this very area. His grandfather had been taken from his family in one of many attempts to ‘assimilate’ the indigenous people.

Placed with an Irish farming family he was taken as a slave, not young enough to be put into an orphanage and not old enough to be killed. While there seems to be some progress made in re establishing land rights to the aborigines, now acknowledged as the ‘traditional caretakers’ of the land, it seems that a great deal of inequality remains and a good deal of trauma still to recover from. In many parts of the country the aboriginal tribes were completely wiped out. With those that survived this atrocity, the introduction of Europeans and their wayward ways of alcohol and sugar have been too much for some to cope with, impacting detrimentally on many communities. For others they are, despite everything, surviving and surviving well. The latest evidence shows that aborigines existed in Australia at least 70,000 years ago! I hope that the recognition of this as the oldest living culture in the world is not now too late.

My journey now takes me in the same direction as the Sunbeam, travelling north through New South Wales and along the Queensland coastline. I will write again soon. with best wishes, Louise.

Louise Kenward is embarking on a rail journey from Bexhill, UK to Bexhill, Australia and on to Bexhill, Canada. Following in Annie (Lady) Brassey’s footsteps as far as possible, she will cross her path on a number of occasions along the way. An exhibition at Bexhill Museum serves as an introduction to the project, with information about each Bexhill, Annie Brassey and how it all connects. Supported also by the De La Warr Pavilion, a dedicated terminal is

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the Canadians in bexhill during WW1 The story of the Canadians in Bexhill during the First World War was, until recently, an underdeveloped aspect of the town’s history.

Between 1917 and 1919, the Canadians were the major military presence in Bexhill. There were three main Canadian institutions in the town: the Canadian Training School (C.T.S), Canadian Trench Warfare School (C.T.W.S) and Princess Patricia’s Canadian Red Cross Hospital at Cooden Camp.

The C.T.S and C.T.W.S were based at locations across the town. The main barracks of the C.T.S was the Metropole Hotel, adjacent to where the De La Warr Pavilion now stands. The main training ground was Egerton Park, with parades held down Park Avenue. The C.T.W.S laid trenches off Cooden Drive on land that is now occupied by St Augustine’s Church. Lectures were held at Whindown School, off Westdown Road (the gatehouse still remains adjacent to St Francis Chase housing estate) and Down Council School (present day King Offa School). Other locations included the cliffs below South Cliff (rifle and target practice), The Sackville Hotel, The Pelham Hotel and Bexhill Museum (all entertaining).

For nearly two years the townspeople and Canadians enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship. The Canadians supported local events by providing music and entertainment, while the townspeople turned out for Canadian sports days and concerts. Marriages between Canadians and local women were so numerous that Bexhill was called a ‘Matchmakers Paradise’ by the Toronto Star.

By the end of the war, the townspeople had developed a strong bond with the Canadians.

The Canadian Government donated four maple trees to act as a long-term memorial in the grounds of the Conservative Club in Amherst Road.

These trees are no longer standing. Now, only the graves of those Canadians who tragically died while stationed in Bexhill and two road

Photo: Groups taken at O.T.C. Canadians, Bexhill-on-Sea ,1914-1919 Source: Library and Archives Canada/Dept. of National Defence fonds/PA-005045 names – Maple Avenue and Maple Walk – serve to remind us of the Canadians presence during the Great War. August will mark 100 years since the beginning of the First World War. The centenary is an opportunity to delve deeper into the rich history of our town. The Canadians in Bexhill are just one part of that history.

---Dr. Luke Flanagan is a researcher and academic currently based in Bexhill. Dr. Flanagan completed his PhD at the University of Edinburgh and until recently held the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

His paper entitled “Canadians in Bexhill during the First World War: A Reflection of Canadian Nationhood?” will be published in the British Journal of Canadian Studies this September.

Dr. Luke Flanagan www.canadiansinbexhill.wordpress.com Email: canadiansinbexhill@gmail.com Twitter: @cdnsinbexhill #bexhillianmag

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MACHINE EMBROIDERY & TEXTILES | bexhill museum event | june 7th | £30 ‘Machine Embroidery & Textiles’ with Claire Buckley – DAY WORKSHOP – 11.15-4.30pm The idea of the course is to build skills, knowledge and confidence to design and make a wonderful array of embroidered items. Cost - £30 to include entrance to the museum on the day of the course and tea, coffee and biscuits (please bring a packed lunch). enquiries@bexhillmuseum.co.uk or 01424 787950 centenary talk | bexhill museum event | june 11th | 2.30pm | free As part of the museum’s centenary celebrations Julian Porter, Curator will recreate one of past Curator Henry Sargent’s illustrated talk on Bexhill. Venue: Town Hall, Bexhill, admission free, donations welcome. enquiries@bexhillmuseum.co.uk or 01424 787950 lecture: how to grow & care for orchids | june 13th | 7.15pm Daniel Denness will be explaining to the Little Common Horticultural Society how to grow and care for the very beautiful and popular Orchid. Held at the Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close. bexhill & district probus club | EVERY 4TH THURSDAY MONTHLY |10AM Tues 17th June Outing to Quex House and Powell Cotton Museum near Birchington. This is an interesting Regency/Victorian country residence, walled garden and explorers’ museum. Further details, Chris Tel: 01424 848157. Fri 27th June Afternoon tour of Old Hastings with a guide from Hastings Historical Society. Approximately 90 minutes followed by a two course Fish & Chip high tea at The Mermaid. Further details, Tony Tel: 01424 552872. music for midsummer’s eve | christchurch methodist church singers june 21st 7pm | FREE entry The Christchurch Singers, conductor Pat Reigh, accompanist Mavis Foskett, present. “Music for Midsummer’s Eve” with guests Gerald Witts (organ) Andy Gill (trumpet) Roland Friday (keyboard) Free admission, collection for Sussex Air Ambulance, held at Christchurch Methodist Church, Springfield Road, Bexhill, TN40 2BX Further details Chris Cox: 01424 220524.

Marina Townswomen Meeting | june 25th | 7.30pm BEXHILL MARINA TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Meets on 4th Wednesday of the month. Held at Bexhill Sailing Club. New members welcomed. the magic of music | st. peter’s church bexhill | june 27TH & 28th 10.30-5pm june 29th 11.30-4.30pm | FREE entry The Magic of Music – a festival of Flowers, Art and Music. Featuring a carpet of flowers, art & photographic exhibition, refreshments & stalls. Proceeds in aid of St Michael’s Hospice, St Peter’s Children & Families WOrker, and the Army Benevolent Fund. St Peter’s Church, Church Street, Old Town, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2HE Lawn Bowls – Free Coaching | Tuesdays 11am | Gullivers Bowls, Knole Road Please come along and give bowling a try whether rain or shine as Gullivers in Bexhill is lucky enough to have inside and outside bowling greens. You will find qualified coaches and a friendly club waiting to welcome you. Spare shoes and bowls available. Further details 01424 730619 / 01424 851882.

BEXHILL WIDOWS/WIDOWERS & OVER 55S SINGLES GROUP | tues 7.30-10.30pm Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at The Royal British Legion, Town Hall Square, Bexhill on Sea. We have music, quizzes, occasional outings and holiday breaks. New members welcome, further details, Pauline Maidment 01424 712803 or Graham on 07769 270276.

Mindfulness Meditation | weekly meetings | all ages | FREE As well as meditations there will also be a talk or discussion on aspects of mindfulness in daily living or the philosophy of mindfulness. Meditation takes place on chairs, you do not need to wear special clothing or bring anything with you. Further details, call 07891 207109

Bexhill Farmers Market | shop local | every Friday | 8.30am-2pm Held at Devonshire Square, Bexhill, every Friday. The Bexhill Farmers Market is a ‘not-for-profit community association’.

BEXHILL JUDO CLUB | sport | amateur athletic club | bexhilljudo.org.uk Saturday Juniors 9.00 to 10.30am | Seniors 10.30am to 12.00 Wednesday Juniors 6.00 to 7.30pm | Seniors 7.30 to 9.00pm Abseil at Ocean House In aid of SARA LEE TRUST | JULY 5TH A fantastic opportunity to raise funds for the Trust whilst taking part in a 128’ abseil down Ocean House, Hastings. Last few spaces so book quickly to avoid disappointment! Prize for best costume (optional).

To register please call 01424 456608 or download the registration form from http://www.saraleetrust. org/ways-to-help/101/198/challenge-events/org/ways-to-help/101/198/challenge-events/#sthash.

L2RsVVC0.dpuf CHARITY GOLF DAY IN AID OF THE SARA LEE TRUST | AUGUST 8TH Geoff Dixon is organising this fantastic golf day to raise funds for the Sara Lee Trust. 18 holes of golf with the format of better ball blind pairs Prizes include: Overall Winners - Runners Up - 3rd Place Nearest the Pin on the 10th & 13th holes. Longest drive on the 17th. Beat the Pro on the 3rd. Free entry into Draw for £100 Raffle. Retro clothing Mandatory (points deducted for non-compliance) Member’s £10 donation to SLT Non-members £25 (includes £10 donation to SLT) - See more at: http://www.saraleetrust. org/102/events/ Contact Email: geoffdixon33@yahoo.co.uk Events are posted on our Bexhill Events page: www.bexhillianmag.co.uk/bexhill-events

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A short directory of emergency numbers, helplines and local service numbers EMERGENCY NUMBERS NSPCC

................................................ 0800 800 5000 (24 hour) ParentLine Plus Police, Fire, Ambulance and 0808 800 2222 Coastguard 999 Red Cross Medical Loan Bexhill-on-Sea Police Station 01424 213583 101 - non emergency calls Samaritans (*24hr) Freephone Crimestoppers 01424 436666/*08457 909090 0800 555 111 Women’s Refuge Conquest Hospital: A&E Dept.

0808 2000 247 01424 755255 CHEMISTS Eastbourne District General ................................................

Hospital 01323 411188 BOOTS UK Ravenside Retail Park National Gas Emergency 01424 819338 Service 0800 111 999 Little Common Pharmacy South East Water Company 01424 843575 0845 278 0845 Lloyds Pharmacy Garage Door Emergency Repair 01424 220424 07730 5570119 Marsh Pharmacy Little’s Locksmiths 01424 219516 07702 849828 Pebsham Pharmacy 01424 736135 HELPLINES ................................................ Trackside Pharmacy Age UK 01424 212555 01424 426162 CHIROPODISTS/FOOT HEALTH ................................................

Bexhill Information Centre Pamela Davey 01424 773721 01424 844820 Rother District Citizens Advice 01424 215055 and 01424 734549 Talbot Associates 01424 216488 Childline CHURCHES 0800 1111 ...............................................

Cruse Bereavement Care All Saint’s Church (Anglican) 01424 732093 01424 221071 Direct Debt Line Beulah Baptist Church 0800 587 0875 01424 730001 Domestic Abuse Project Bexhill/Hastings Jewish Society 01424 716629 07743 992295 Hastings and Rother Mediation Christchurch Methodist Church Service 01424 733137 01424 446808 St Augustine’s Church Home Call - In and around Bexhill 01424 210785 01424 214458 St Peter’s Church Home-Start 01424 217203 (Rector) 01424 443636 St Stephen’s Church Kidscape 01424 211186 08451 205204 DENTISTS Multiple Sclerosis Society ................................................

0808 800 8000 Eversley Road Dental Practice

01424 210610 Little Common Dental Practice 01424 845530 Precision Oral Design Ltd 01424 223293 Sussex Dental Design 01424 210777 DOCTORS ................................................

Collington Surgery 01424 217465 Little Common Surgery 01424 847575 Old Town Surgery 01424 739420 Sidley Medical Practice 01424 230025 OPTICIANS & EAR HEALTH ................................................

Green & Elliott 01424 212544 The Spectacle Hut 01424 213326 Bexhill Hearing Centre 01424 733030 PHYSIOTHERAPISTS & OSTEOPATHS ................................................

Peter Butcher MMACP, Mcsp, Grad Dip Physiotherapist Rebecca Lunn MCSP bsc (hons) Tracey Butcher MCSP, Grad, Dip, Phys

01424 224164 Clare Kersley BSc (Hons) Osteopath 07954 327614

TV & SATELLITE REPAIR ................................................

Dannie Herbert 07525 793203 VETS ................................................

Chase Veterinary Centre 01424 224818 Claremont Veterinary Group 01424 222835 Greenleaves Veterinary Centre 01424 212225