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Wild Coasts

Hanna Lindon suggests some wild sites and naturecentric days out along the Sussex coastline

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37 Stay Cool Sara Whatley offers a few hints and tips for succesful all’aperto living and dining this summer

55 Going For Gold Robert Veitch looks back to some memories of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics

97 Fly By Night Ruth Lawrence reports on the groundbreaking conservation work of the Sussex Bat Group

116 Summer Fruits Pie Adele Trathan makes the most of her summer fruits with this easy to follow delectable recipe

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Going For Gold

20 Fresh Start

Lucy and Joe embark on a sensitive 17th century cottage renovation in West Sussex

64 Spotlight Events Some of the best events in Sussex this summer

78 The Golden Triangle Mark and Eunice have transformed a 1960s bungalow into a contemporary dream home

121 The Rise Of The Repair Café Peter d’Aguilar checks in with the Chailey Repair Café to learn about their community minded repairs

127 Paying For Long-Term Care We discover how the Carewise service can help people make informed forward planning decisions

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Summer holidays are on the horizon and Sussex has so much to offer for all the family to enjoy and explore. With over 60 miles of diverse coastline to discover, Hanna Lindon has compiled some of the top wild spots for nature watching and Ruth Lawrence talks to the Sussex Bat Group and finds out that Sussex is the only county in which all eighteen UK species of bat have been recorded. As always, we have highlighted some fantastic forthcoming events for the summer season, so why not get out and about and have a wild time?

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Wild Coasts Give your next family trip to the beach a nature-centric twist. Hanna Lindon picks out some of the best nature reserves and wild sites along the Sussex coast

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ollecting crabs, fishing for blennies, trawling rockpools, losing your fish and chips to seagulls – some of the best family beach memories are built around wildlife encounters. If you’re planning a beach outing this summer, why not use it to explore one of the area’s incredible natural attractions?

The Sussex coastline has some fascinating pockets of biodiversity. Offshore, nine Marine Conservation Zones protect 1,940km of ocean – this shadowy underwater world is home to a host of rare species, including short-snouted seahorses and Ross worm reefs. Work is currently underway to restore pockets of globally important kelp forest, which will provide a habitat for marine life as well as critical carbon storage.

But the wildlife isn’t all offshore. Local nature reserves and protected SSSIs pockmark the coast between Bognor and Rye. This 60mile stretch of shoreline packs in some incredible habitat variety, ranging from vegetated shingle to chalk grassland, sand flats, woodland and mixed heather. Accessible walks, rockpooling, fossil-hunting – there are dozens of familyfriendly ways to explore these natural havens.

Here’s our pick of the top spots.

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Above and below: Views from Castle Hill Nature Reserve

Black Rock, Brighton

If you’re planning a trip to Brighton beach this summer, take some time to explore the brand-new boardwalk that runs through the recently rejuvenated Black Rock wildlife site. This unique coastal project has seen 1,000s of young plants relocated from Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst to the shingle beach close to Brighton Marina. They’ve been planted in a ‘wave’ design to protect them from the elements and conservationists hope they will soon be home to birds, bees, butterflies and other small insects.

There’s plenty of family entertainment to be had in the area including a scooter and bike-friendly coastal path and beach-side entertainment.

Find out more: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Castle Hill Nature Reserve, Newhaven

With far-reaching views over the Ouse Valley and the English Channel, an ancient fort to explore and a network of downland footpaths to discover, this stunning reserve is a family favourite.

Wander through hidden wildflower glades, keeping an eye out for birds, butterflies and other inhabitants of the rare chalk grassland habitat, then head down to West Beach for a spot of rockpooling and a look up at the crumbling cliff face with its noisy colony of fulmars. To make a full day of it, take in Castle Hill as part of a walk along the Seahaven Coastal Trail, or arrange a visit to the NCI Newhaven Lookout. Why not head to nearby Tide Mills afterwards for a spot of bucket and spade action?

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Seaford Head and Hope Gap

Not only does the Seaford Head Nature Reserve boast iconic views over Cuckmere Haven and the marching white cliffs of the Seven Sisters, it’s also a stronghold for wildflowers, butterflies and birds. Some of the butterfly species you might spot include the chalkhill blue, silver-spotted skipper and dingy skipper, while skylarks, stonechats and whitethroats are also common sightings. During the spring and summer months a colony of kittiwakes take over the high cliffs of the reserve, and if you’re lucky you might even see a peregrine falcon. Don’t miss out on (nature-sensitive) rockpooling on the fossil-rich beach of Hope Gap. Find out more: www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/seaford-head

Don’t miss out on rockpooling on the fossil-rich beach

Cuckmere Valley

This slice of National Trust-owned coastal paradise divides the nature reserve of Seaford Head and the Seven Sisters Country Park. Over 200 bird species have been spotted in the area, including redstarts, ring ouzels, lapwings, wigeons, spoonbills, kingfishers and little egrets. Adders bask among the long grasses and the shallow waters are alive with crabs, lobsters, blue mussels, oysters and seahorses. The short walk from Exceat to the beach is an ideal family outing. It can get crowded, so avoid the busiest times – and take care when walking beneath the steep cliffs that overlook the beach.

Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ cuckmere-valley

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The dramatic chalk cliffs that stretch from Birling Gap to Cuckmere Haven are among the most famous features of the South Downs. Wildlife thrives in this high, windswept habitat, with kestrels, sparrowhawks and short-eared owls patrolling the skies and wildflowers framing the broad highway of the South Downs Way. For older kids, the walk along all seven of the sisters is a challenging but exhilarating prospect, with plenty of steep slopes to roll down and a beach waiting at the end.

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A wild patchwork of grassland, mixed heather, lowland level, ancient gill woodland and maritime cliff, Hastings Country Park Local Nature Reserve is bursting with biodiversity. Spot rare liverworts in the gills, warblers on the hillsides, dormice, stoats and weasels in the wood, and even the odd bottlenose dolphin cruising through the waves.

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Widewater Lagoon Local Nature Reserve, Lancing

It might be man-made, but this brackish lagoon has become a haven for nature. Take a stroll along its banks, keeping your binoculars peeled for herons, geese, egrets and swans. There are plenty of water-dwelling minibeasts to look out for as well, including rare water beetles and a type of sea anemone found nowhere else but under the surface of Widewater Lagoon. Once you’re done soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the lagoon, there are plenty of family activities to enjoy in the area. Visit the playground at Adur Recreation Ground or extend your walk onto Lancing beach to enjoy the vast expanse of sand revealed at low tide.

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There are dozens of familyfriendly ways to explore these natural havens Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Home to more than 4,400 species of birds and animals – including 300 that are classified as rare and endangered – this is one of the largest and most biodiversity-rich nature reserves in Sussex. Twitchers will be in their element, with terns, ringed plovers, avocets, oystercatchers, redshanks, lapwings and wheatears among the many birds to be spotted nesting around the saltmarshes and saline lagoons.

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the Discovery Centre (with its packed calendar of family-friendly events) and glimpse wildlife from the five bird hides hidden around the reserve.

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Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve

A short stroll from Widewater Lagoon you’ll find another species-rich coastal nature reserve. The vegetated shingle habitat at Shoreham Beach is a real rarity – it’s one of just a few places in the world where plants have adapted to thrive in the harsh, wind and waveswept environment of a shingle beach.

In spring and summer, the beach bursts into life as sea kale, red valerian, yellow horned poppy and viper’s bugloss bloom. The reserve supports nearly 250 species of bug, mollusc and crustacean – spot them as you ramble along the board walk towards Shoreham Fort.

Friends of Shoreham Beach organise flower walks for all ages. Once you’re done admiring the local flora, the beach lends itself to swimming and to sandcastle-building at low tide.

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Littlehampton’s West Beach is both a popular spot for family beach fun and a haven for wildlife

West Beach Local Nature Reserve, Littlehampton

Boasting one of only two sand dune systems in West Sussex, Littlehampton’s West Beach is both a popular spot for family beach fun and a haven for wildlife. It’s home to the rare sand lizard, which is only found at a handful of sites across the UK. Birds thrive here as well, and you’ll often see terns wheeling through the skies, waders exploring the sandflats and meadow pipits hiding in the marram grass.

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Fortunately, Lucy loves nothing better than a project. “I trained and worked as a lawyer but I’ve always had a strong creative streak which I’ve channelled into doing up properties,” she confided.

Having worked with Leeds-based builder-joiner Phillip Hogg on the family’s previous home, Lucy persuaded him to take on this project. “Phil is a proper old-school craftsman; I would draw what I wanted on the back of an envelope and he would interpret it,” she recalled. “He and his team set themselves up in the former agricultural barn, which already had a kitchenette, and they would come down for ten days, then return to Yorkshire for four.”

Philip’s work includes the beautiful painted kitchen, which is traditionally made using solid wood. “People think I’m barking mad opting for solid wood rather than MDF but I wanted to be able to see the wood grain through the paint,” said Lucy, who

She gamely climbed the scaffolding in the snow to help the roofers nail old Sussex tiles to the stables roof

DINING AREA Classic 1950s Wishbone chairs are a contemporary addition to the space. “I don’t like to stick to one style or era,” Lucy admitted

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MASTER BEDROOM Bobble fringing and a chunky knitted throw add texture to this relaxing space, decorated in Lucy’s favourite palette of soft greys and greens

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People think I’m barking mad opting for solid wood rather than MDF but I wanted to be able to see the wood grain through the paint confessed to being “utterly fastidious,” adding, “I tried twelve different cupboard handles before choosing these pewter ones. They pretty much blew my kitchen budget out of the water but were worth every penny.”

Another indulgence is the choice of Calacatta Oro for the worksurfaces, a pure white marble that Lucy admitted to being “totally impractical, but I went for the aesthetics. It’s rather like wearing high heels – you sometimes have to suffer to look good.” Halfway through the project Lucy and Joe decided to sand the beams which Lucy explained, “was an unbelievably messy job but it has transformed the interior.”

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used for all the walls. “I won’t tell you how many years it took to find that grey, it has no yellow in it and it is perfect.” This soft colour serves as a foil for natural fabrics that span gentle shades of watery greens and duck egg blues, through to dusty pinks and corals. “I definitely wouldn’t want a home without some colour, but I tend to opt for muted ones,” she added.

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in the snow to help the roofers nail old Sussex tiles to the stables roof.

“I wanted to see if I could do it; this is all about making our home,” she explained.

The former stables now play host to a steady stream of grateful guests, who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and the Howards’ genial hospitality.

Lucy, meanwhile, is busy tending to her beloved gardens whilst dreaming up the next project. “I have been taking a course in ceramics for the last four years and my plan is to install a studio and a kiln in the oak outbuilding,” she enthused. Chances are, this indomitable spirit will always have a new plan up her sleeve. l Photography: Rachael Smith /living4media Text and styling: Rachel Leedham / living4media

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Social. Comfortable.

Beautiful. Delicious. That is al fresco living.

A mere mention of the Italian phrase and minds wander to Mediterranean cafes, tables and chairs spilling out onto the piazza, sophisticated yet relaxed couples and families laughing over chilled drinks. Music fills the air. Gentle lighting lifts the mood. Delicious smells waft in the cool evening breeze.

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First of all, lets look at the space. Big gardens, small gardens and everything in between – even balconies – can be enhanced by the al fresco treatment.

It’s all about blending the line between the indoors and the outdoors, and an easy way to achieve this is simply to

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If you have patio or bifold doors, throw them open. Drag out a rug, and a couple of easy chairs to sit alongside the garden table and chairs. Make all the seating comfortable with cushions, throws and sheepskins, keeping in mind that you want to enjoy long lazy meals in total relaxation.

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It’s all about blending the line between the indoors and the outdoors material from? Not only will this create shade, but it will look and feel super luxurious too.

A large garden umbrella creates an immediate cosy ‘room’ beneath it, as does a sail or an awning. If you are investing in the al fresco lifestyle this is a wise choice, as you want to be able to use your space even in the heat of the summer sun.

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If your garden lighting is still lacking (and depending on your power sockets) you could always bring out some lamps and further blend the indoor/outdoor line. A fabulous standard lamp will look so stylish and unexpected in the garden.

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Lilium Regale also has an easy-going nature, plus a strong, heady fragrance, particularly at dusk. Regale enjoys life in sun or light shade and is unfussy about soil type.

Sweetscented Lilium candidum has been prized by gardeners for thousands of years.

Early Christianity was quick to adopt its ethereal blooms as a symbol of The Virgin Mary.

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Tree lilies are skyscraper giants, rocketing 2 - 3 metres high. They need humusrich, acidic soil in a border – definitely unsuitable for patio pots! My favourite lilies are the ‘Martagon’ types, with their magical candelabra tiers of turban-like flowers. Martagon’s are perfect for semi-shade and reach approximately 1.5 metres high.

They prefer alkaline soil and, given time, can make long-lived colonies.

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More serious is virus disease, which gives plants a yellowed, sickly appearance and also causes deformed buds and leaves. Sadly, there is no cure – bulbs should be dug up and discarded.

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The vulnerable grubs can only survive ‘Bug Killer’ sprays are not on lilies and a strong jet of water will particularly effective – or desirable. The rinse off their protective coatings and best method is to pick off the beetles knock them onto the ground. Fritillaries and squash them underfoot. Try not to are also members of the lily family cast a shadow, otherwise the beetles will – remember to check them when on quickly jump and lie upside-down on ‘Beetle Patrol’.

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fter London hosted the Olympics in 1948, the UK had bid unsuccessfully with Birmingham in 1992, and Manchester in 1996 and 2000.

By 2003, nine cities had entered bids to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics – London, Paris, Madrid, New York, Moscow, Havana, Istanbul, Leipzig, and Rio de Janeiro. By the summer of 2004 the list had been whittled down to five and Paris was considered favourite.

At the International Olympic Committee meeting in Singapore on the 6th July, 2005, Moscow was eliminated in the first round of voting, to be followed by New York and Madrid, which left London and Paris.

In the fourth round of voting London prevailed by 54 votes to 50 and that night, the joyous scenes of celebration from Singapore, Trafalgar Square and elsewhere across the kingdom were reported on the news.

The following morning the 7/7 terrorist attacks on London left 52 people dead and over 700 injured.

When the Olympics and Paralympics returned to London in 2012, the capital became the first city to host the games for a third time.

Robert Veitch looks back on the games and speaks to some of those involved The Olympic party had become very sombre, very quickly.

London’s bid centred on the rejuvenation of a 490 acre industrial area just north of Stratford, which would be the catalyst to rejuvenate the whole area as part of the games legacy.

Olympic venues outside of Stratford were predominately in the capital and the southeast. It was London’s intent that there would be no white elephants after the games, that venues would have an afterlife and that the motto ‘inspire a generation’ would be the legacy.

After seven years of construction, the UK was ready when the Olympic flame arrived at RNAS Culdrose on May 18th 2012 accompanied by a host of dignitaries, athletes and celebrities on the flight from Athens.

The following day, the 8,000 mile long Olympic torch relay began at Lands End and continued up and down the land with the aim of getting within 10 miles of 95% of the population. It reached Sussex on 16th July (day 59) and remained in the county during the following day, before crossing the border into Kent on the 18th July (day 61).

After 70 days, 8,000 torchbearers, and having been witnessed by 12,000,000 spectators along the route, the flame entered the stadium and the cauldron was lit; a highlight of an opening ceremony that could be described as encompassing the best of Britain. Bid leader Lord Sebastian Coe said at the opening ceremony “London 2012 will inspire a generation. In every Olympic sport there is all that matters in life.”

What followed at the Olympic venues would live long in the memory of those that took part, those that helped make it happen and those that were there to see it.

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a close and the flame was extinguished to mark the end of the games of the 30th Olympiad.

On the 29th August, the Paralympic opening ceremony took place, and when the Paralympic flame was extinguished on the 9th September, it would mark the end of London’s tenure as Paralympic and Olympic host.

Until the Paris Olympics in 2024 and Los Angeles games in 2028, London will remain the only city to have hosted the Olympics three times.

A decade on, the memories remain relatively fresh and we’ve been speaking to some of those involved to document their thoughts from the time, and their reflections ten years on. So, what is the London 2012 legacy in the eyes of the people that were there?

THE OLYMPIAN Sebastian Prieto spent his formative years in France. At school he was the English kid, but in England he was the French kid. He was a handy handballer and played football too – he was on the books at AS Monaco as a teenager.

In 2005 he was based in Crowborough, but living in central London and working for a city insurance firm.

“When I heard Team GB were going to enter a handball team, I contacted the manager and was invited to a trial in Liverpool in the summer of 2006.”

Sebastian impressed enough in the tests to be invited onto the squad and found a place in the team at right wing. He gave up his job, life in London, said goodbye to his family in Sussex and headed for Denmark with the squad “to focus 100% on handball.”

The initial squad of 12 lived in a school and endured several training camps, “it was far from glamorous, but our team spirit was forged in adversity and it was this that brought us together.”

In 2007 Sebastian signed his first professional contract at a Danish club, and he would also go on to play for teams in Norway, France and Germany.

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could get. “At one point I was selling saucisson, salami and sausages on a stall in the Norwegian town of Halden.”

As London 2012 approached the squad came together to prepare for the Olympic tournament. “We played international matches at Crystal Palace and it was great to have family travel up from Sussex to support the team.” Prior to entering the Olympic Village the final squad of 14 went to ‘kitting out day’ and “it was a lot of fun… there was so much kit.” Then it was the day of the opening ceremony. “That was a most impressive and unforgettable event to be a part of.”

Almost 76 years after the sport was introduced to the Olympics, the Brits finally arrived at the party on 29th July, playing future gold medallists France.

“Walking onto court, singing the anthem, absorbing the support of the crowd, the roar of 5,000 people in the Copper Box. It was amazing.”

“We weren’t expected to win our group games, we were expected to be competitive and to inspire the next generation.”

“The whole experience was full of highlights. I was the second highest goal scorer in the team and by the end of the tournament I was the most capped Team GB player of all time.”

Sebastian loved every minute of his time in the Olympic Village, “and after we had been knocked out of the tournament I watched as many live events as I could.”

Having been selected, endured the training and competed at the Olympics, Sebastian treasures his part in Team GB. “I got to go to the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony, and take part in the ‘Our Greatest Team’ parade through London. I’m very grateful for the entire experience.” In May 2013, Sebastian was invited to meet

The Queen at Buckingham Palace.

He took his mum – as you do.

After the Olympics, Sebastian returned to Denmark, but this time it was for love, “not the weather,” and these days he’s based in Aarhus. His soon to be wife played for the Danish national team and together they have two daughters. “I coach handball now and run an Under 8s team.” Sebastian still gets back to Crowborough, “but not as often as I would like.”

Four of the 2012 squad still play for Team GB and the Olympic 2012 squad are still in touch, “We are actually trying to organise a 10-year reunion.

London 2012 was an unforgettable event, a wonderful memory, 2006 - 2012 completely changed my life and I’ll be forever grateful.”

THE TORCHBEARER Georgia Hill is from Polegate and was nominated by her sister to be an Olympic torchbearer.

After being selected for the relay, Georgia, who was 14 at the time, discovered her big day would be the 17th July and that she would carry the torch through Crowborough.

Georgia played wheelchair sports, enjoyed athletics, and had an interest in sport. “Being nominated to take part in the celebrations for the biggest sporting event in the world was incredible, I got plenty of attention at school.”

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wasn’t able to push the route and hold the torch, so I was actually pushed along my section of the route whilst I held the flame and waved to the public at the side of the road – I felt like royalty!”

“Once I had done my handover to the next torchbearer, we met some members of the public. A visiting American family were watching from the side of the road, and their daughter, who must have only been about 7 years old asked for a photo and my autograph!

I’ve never done one before nor since so that was pretty special.”

The feel-good factor from 2012 is still there a decade down the line. Georgia’s sister, who was in the police at the time, cycled behind the torchbearer relay in Eastbourne, the same afternoon. “Our family had a double whammy that day!”

Georgia took her torch into school after her relay appearance and let other pupils – and teachers – get their photos taken with it. “It was a great talking point for my community and sometimes I like to reminisce about those days.”

“I absolutely feel I was part of the history. I still treasure my ever

so... lovely... white tracksuit all the torchbearers wore – a special torchbearer top, a mini mascot and mug from 2012 and of course I will always treasure my torch.”

Ten years on, Georgia remembers the summer of 2012 as being, “iconic, not only me but for our country too. The national spirit was high in celebration and it created a sense of community. And I still enjoy watching athletics today.”

THE DRUMMER Sarah Fisher was a drummer in the opening ceremony, playing during the industrial revolution segment called Pandemonium. There were 1,000 drummers, and their secondary role was to marshal athletes during the opening and closing ceremonies.

“My drum teacher saw an online article, inviting people to audition. I was 18 at the time and studying for A Levels.

I skipped a biology lesson to audition at Three Mills Studios in London, in November 2011. There were people of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds with a range of abilities. We spent most of the time dancing.” Sarah was invited

to a recall where, “We played group beats, requiring a variety of skills, on buckets. None of us knew what was really going on, which made it all the more exciting.” In January 2012 she received an email inviting her to take part in the opening ceremony. “I was in

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an A Level music class at the time, and was distracted from that point on.”

Rehearsals meant Sarah missed some end of summer term social events to celebrate the end of school, “but it was an amazing summer and I wouldn’t change a thing.” The commitment to rehearsals involved time and travel, “but it didn’t feel like a chore as it was so amazing – even torrential rain didn’t put us off the beat.”

Sarah found the Olympic buzz in the time leading up to the Games “heightened as Friday 27th July approached. We were around the

Olympic Village so there were athletes all over the place, stopping for pictures and chatting with people.”

“The rehearsal experience, and meeting new people who are still friends today are personal highlights.”

Sarah found the first rehearsal in the Olympic stadium to be “an awesome experience.” During the opening ceremony she got a hug from Usain Bolt and met Stephen Fry. Sarah watched most of the Olympics on TV, “Super Saturday was a wonderful memory.” Several athletes who made their name that summer are still well known today recalled Sarah, “and many have gone on to inspire the current generation of athletes.”

During the closing ceremony, “Team GB were all around me and I chatted to the GB Handball team, Helen Glover and Mo Farah, who signed my Scout necker.”

Sarah felt like she was taking part in history, “The Pandemonium section of the opening ceremony is still the most repeated part on TV, it’s slowly becoming iconic – the seven smoking chimney stacks and the forging of the five Olympic rings.”

Sarah went on to enjoy the Paralympics, she received tickets to both ceremonies and went to numerous events including; athletics, swimming, goal ball

and 5-a-side football. “I have Cerebral palsy and Hyperkinetic movement disorder so I found the Paralympian athletes inspiring.” Sarah remembered Coldplay performing alongside the disabled musicians of the British Paraorchestra at the closing ceremony as, “amazing, it encouraged me to pursue a career as a musician.”

A decade further on, Sarah recalled that once in a lifetime experience. “The Pandemonium Drummers are still going strong. We performed at Wembley in 2013 at the final of the Champions

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League” and they also played in 2015 at her final University degree music event.

The legacy of 2012 for Sarah, “was not just the spirit of 2012, but also the Olympic Park which has gone on to host numerous events – it really was the best of the British, it brought the country together and the impact has been long lasting.”

THE PARALYMPIC SPECTATOR Amanda Groves is from Littlehampton, although back in 2012 she was living in Feltham.

She purchased Paralympic tickets online for herself and her son, who was 12 at the time.

Amanda remembers, “It felt a privilege to be there. The Paralympians were amazing. Everyone seemed caught up in the atmosphere, having a really good time; cheering on our athletes and encouraging other nations when Team GB wasn’t involved.”

Amanda and her son saw Boccia at the ExCel Centre in Docklands, “it’s a type of bowls, but we didn’t have a clue until we got there. We also saw sitting volleyball and judo – the whole day was fantastic, and we did some London sightseeing afterwards.”

Both felt like they were taking part in history and they would love to do it again, and see other Paralympic events.

Amanda was an interested observer of the Rio and Tokyo Olympics on television, “but it certainly isn’t the same as being there. Being swept up with the emotion of seeing it live in front of you is on another level. This is something we will never forget. A great memory to have.”

THE OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC SPECTATOR Sally Birch is from Upper Beeding and she was an enthusiastic 2012 spectator.

“There was lots of cheering,” she remembered.

“The atmosphere was amazing, people were so friendly – we even ended up on a train with some of the German rowing team.”

The Games Makers in their white, purple and red trimmed uniforms were volunteer heroes. “They were awesome,” recalled Sally, “they made you feel so welcome with their highfives, smiles and laughter.”

10th September with her friend Jacqui. She recalled, “We were lucky, we were right at the front and in front of the TV cameras although we didn’t know we were until my sister phoned to say she could see us on TV.” Mandy thought the parade was amazing. “We saw all the athletes on their open topped bus and a few celebrities as well.”

Her highlight came later that day, after the parade finished. “Walking past Westminster Abbey we saw something happening across the road.

It was athletes and celebrities emerging from the Queen Elizabeth II Centre.

We spoke to athletes, took pictures, even touched a gold medal. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean actually posed for me. Jacqui and I still talk about that day and how we felt so proud to be British.”

Sally’s first Olympic experience was with three friends. They had tickets to the 3m springboard diving in the Aquatics Centre. “We saw Chris Mears come 9th that day, but he got the biggest cheer from the crowd and later won gold at Rio in 2016.”

Sally’s second trip was to the Paralympics with her sister and nephews. They spent a lot of time watching the big screens and “had a thoroughly lovely time.”

Her highlight occurred in the lead up to the games, “I took my terminally ill Dad to see the Olympic torch relay at Lancing on 16th July with his grandsons. It’s a memory they will never forget.”

Witnessing a home Olympics and Paralympics, “is a once in a lifetime experience. It’s the best atmosphere I have ever experienced. I still get goosebumps thinking about.”

THE PARADE SPECTATOR Mandy Geal is from Eastbourne and she went along to the London 2012 ‘Our Greatest Team’ parade on Monday

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE SPECTATOR Liz Henty from Brighton applied for tickets to the Paralympics and the Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace, but “had no idea I would be successful,” so Liz enjoyed the shock of discovering she had been successful. Her concert tickets generated much excitement. “We received an embossed invitation with our names on.

What to wear was a big worry though.”

Arriving at Buckingham Palace, they walked through the front arch into the courtyard, where hampers were handed out. “We were guided to the back garden and settled on the grass.

Inside the hamper was a selection of goodies including champagne, and a jar of pickle that I still haven’t opened.” Liz remembered that some members of the Royal family mingled with the crowd and it was obvious it was a special day.

Around 6pm they were ushered to their concert seats around the Victoria Memorial. “The crowds in The Mall added to the atmosphere, it was an amazing experience.”

In August, Liz enjoyed the Paralympics, “the stadium was very well organised and the volunteers were amazing. To be part of two momentous events in one summer is something I look back on with great fondness.” l July 2022 | SUSSEX LIVING 61

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Summer Sounds at Nymans and Standen House & Garden Relax to the sounds of jazz at Nymans on Friday evenings throughout July, or pick a lazy Sunday afternoon for music at Standen.

Open air theatre performances can be enjoyed at Nymans throughout the summer and at Standen immerse yourself in ‘Flower Power’ nostalgia and retro activities.

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Magical Family Fun at Hever Castle Saturday 23rd July to Wednesday 31st August From magical activities to falconry displays and Jousting, summer at Hever Castle promises something for all the family.

Throughout the summer holidays take part in a series of hands-on activities and enter the magic of Hever during medieval times as part of Spellbound Summer

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Join our resident sorcerers and learn the tricks of the trade. Learn about magical creatures and find out which are friend and which are foe. Find out how to cast spells and how to execute the perfect wand waving technique. Pick up your broomstick and defend the castle from the dragon.

On selected days Thursday to Sunday in July and August be entertained by the falconry displays from Birds of Prey Willow Centre in Sevenoaks with two displays a day or watch the thrilling Jousting tournaments on selected dates in July and August.

A visit to Hever Castle is a perfect day out for the whole family with 150 acres of open space, glorious

Into The Trees Friday 9th to Sunday 11th September Into The Trees offers the whole family the opportunity to actively explore the natural surroundings creating life-long memories. Young children, parents and grandparents are invited to try a host of nature, arts and sports, or simply relax in the beautiful wild playground.

Explore a range of mindful woodlandbased activities from tree-top climbing to drawing from nature, fort building, wand making, pewter casting, foraging, pond dipping, lantern making, and raft building - there is something for everyone. Weekend guests camp out under dark starry skies and enjoy relaxed

fireside performances, delicious local food and drink, and a Saturday night ceilidh.

Day tickets and special savings for grandparents on advance tickets: www.into-the-trees.co.uk Fri 9 to Sun 11 Sep

Junior Wetland Ranger Summer Fun at Arundel Wetland Centre Friday 22nd July to Sunday 4th September, 10am to 4.30pm Become a Junior Wetland Ranger this Fri 22 July to Sun 4 Sep

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summer at Arundel Wetland Centre. Learn what it takes to care for beautiful wetlands and help with the Wildfowl & Wetland Trust’s daily mission to save wetland nature.

Pick up a trail card and discover interactive challenges designed to encourage a love of wildlife like dressingup for fantastic selfies, making a bird rings, weighing a goose, measuring swan wings, counting birds. It’s a wild day out for the whole family!

The boat rides, pond dipping and the wildlife hides are wheelchair accessible. There is free parking for visitors with the Water’s Edge Café and a WWT gift shop onsite. wwt.org.uk

gardens, the fun Water Maze (will you get out without getting wet) and three play areas including the Tudor Towers adventure playground.

Also try your hand at archery or boating on the Hever Lake (daily during school holidays – extra charge). www.hevercastle.co.uk

Journey into Space This Summer The South Downs Planetarium in Chichester is an exciting place for people of all ages to visit. Sit back and relax. Get lost in our stunning full dome images and breath-taking videos whilst our highly experienced and enthusiastic lecturers take you on a mind-blowing journey through space.

There is free car parking, easy access for the disabled, and it is only a short walk from rail and bus stations.

For details of all upcoming shows and our opening hours, plus a map showing you how to find us and booking tickets, visit the Planetarium’s website. www.southdowns.org.uk 01243 774400 sdownsplanet@btconnect.com

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6-7th August Teddy Bears’ Picnic We all know that teddies love adventures, so pack a picnic and your Teddy for a steam train ride. Children who bring a teddy go free!

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National Park, the Club’s polo and events draw visitors from far and wide.

Wednesday 13th July – Cowdray Gold Cup Semi Finals Friday 15th July – No.3 Gin & Jazz Evening Saturday 16th July – Ibiza Night Sunday 17th July – Cowdray Gold Cup Final www.cowdraypolo.co.uk

David Orchard Outdoor Living Pop-Up Shop Sale www.davidorchardteak.com Saturday 30th July and Sunday 31st July, 08000 776374, 07500 391749 10am to 4pm This family run business will be showcasing their range of quality solid teak garden furniture in Sat Sussex this July. The pop-up shops 30 to Sun will be offering fantastic prices on 31 July table sets, sun loungers, benches and more. Quality garden furniture that is strong, durable, comfortable and made for all seasons.

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The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Michelham Priory

Fri 29 to Sun 31 July

Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July The Sussex Guild returns this summer to Michelham Priory, a Grade I listed Tudor house, set on a moated island, complete with medieval gatehouse, watermill and replica Bronze Age roundhouses. Immerse yourself in the past whilst meeting the makers of today’s high-quality contemporary crafts, from whom you may buy directly or commission bespoke items.

A wide range of handmade ceramics, textiles, jewellery, leatherwork, pewter, wood, glass and furniture will be displayed in marquees on the lawns and in the Elizabethan barn. Some designers will be demonstrating their skills, with several potters showing different techniques.

Extensive grounds and gardens to explore, free parking, a licensed café, areas for children’s play and picnics, make an ideal day out. www.thesussexguild.co.uk 01273 479565

Live at Langhams: Madhurst Summer Festival Saturday 20th August, 1pm to 10pm All are welcome at this very special and much-loved charity event at Langham Brewery.

Expect the usual relaxed style; a fabulous atmosphere, a well-stocked, award-winning bar, delicious fresh food, courtesy of local producers Sneaky Duck and wonderful live

music from Fate The Juggler, Olivia Stevens & Co, Wavy Davey and more.

This is a free event, but please do give generously, as there will be a collection for the Friends Of The South Downs and the South Downs National Park‘s ‘Help Nature to Renature’ projects which safeguard our wonderful landscape. www.langhambrewery.co.uk

Kitchen Garden Week at Pashley Manor Gardens Tuesday 12th July every day to Sunday 17th July Gardeners love to eat what they grow and since in July an abundance of produce is ready to enjoy, after all the planning, planting and hard work, what better time to dedicate a week to the Kitchen Garden.

During the six days of the Kitchen Garden Week, there will be the chance to join the Kitchen Gardener for a talk and ask questions and advice, as well as a focus on how the produce from the garden is used Tue in the Café menus; plus 12 to Sun there will be local honey 17 July and homemade chutney on sale in the Gift Shop. www.pashleymanorgardens.com

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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum to airmen and airwomen who gave their Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is lives in service. Pictures and video will tell situated in a corner of the old Tangmere the story of the growth of the Museum airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left Summer in 1958.

Season The Museum aims to promote public awareness of the UK’s military aviation heritage, educating visitors in military aviation. The Museum’s Falklands exhibition will run until the end of August, then beginning in September there will an exhibition to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Museum, which serves as a memorial

from its very earliest days.

Now one of the UK’s leading aviation museums, it is home to an impressive display of historic aircraft with a unique collection of aviation memorabilia from the First World War through to the Falklands Crisis. Amongst the many attractions, there are interactive displays, aircraft cockpits and simulators.

Light refreshments are available in the Cockpit Cafe. A museum with something for all the family to enjoy. www.tangmere-museum.org.uk 01243 790090

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Fenchurch’s 150th Birthday Bash at The Bluebell Railway Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July Come and celebrate Terrier No. 672 Fenchurch’s 150th birthday with an event that celebrates 150 years of transport.

This event will celebrate the small, but mighty ‘Terrier’ Class locomotive and how transport has changed over the years since they were first built.

Fenchurch will be joined by two special guest Terriers; W11 Newport will be welcomed from The Isle of Wight Railway, and will travel by road and by sea – quite a spectacle! And friends at Kent and East Sussex Railway are supplying No’70 Poplar. All appearances by locomotives are subject to availability on the day.

Sunday 31st will be the Toy and Rail Collectors Fair, which will feature at Horsted Keynes Station. www.bluebell-railway.com

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Bignor Roman Villa Sunflower Maze & Picking Patch ​ uesday 2nd to Monday 29th August, T 10am - 4pm The Bignor Sunflower Maze will be returning this year and there will also be a dedicated picking patch for visitors who wish to take home a little Tue 2 to Mon 29 Aug

bit of sunshine from their day.

There will be a wristband system operating, charged at £6 per person with under 5’s free and sunflower stems will be charged at £1 per stem. Visitors will be able to sign a disclaimer for use of our secateurs in the picking patch or if they prefer there will be pre-cut stems available.

The maze is due to open in the first week of August, but as the great British weather is unpredictable, this may be subject to change. Camping also available at Bignor Farms Camping.

Tickets available at the Roman Villa Ticket Office, Free Car Parking www.bignorromanvilla.co.uk

The Beachy Head Story Open daily, 10am to 5pm Discover why the rare and beautiful landscape around Beachy Head has been important for thousands of years at the new Beachy Head Story exhibition and shop. Start your journey through the landscape and explore what makes the Downs around Eastbourne extraordinary.

Immerse yourself in Eastbourne’s ancient beginnings then on to Roman explorers and shipwrecks, shepherds and souvenirs. Watch

out for the sharks and keep an eye on the Croupy Claw when you uncover the mysterious myths and folklore of the Downland.

Groups can visit the exhibition for free or can book onto one of our exclusive guided tours.

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“Happy birthday my baby,” I said to him, nuzzling into his sleep warm neck until he giggled and wriggled away across the bed. But he’s not my baby anymore, my boy is turning two.

We all headed downstairs to the ‘birthday room’ where two tired parents tied up party balloons and bunting the night before. It’s worth it though for the look on the children’s faces when they see the table of presents and cards, shiny red balance bike taking pride of place in the middle of it all.

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Down on the cycle path all the family children gathered together on their bikes and rode, at varying speeds from snail to rocket, through the vibrant green tree tunnel. The little ones looked on as the big kids whizzed off into the distance. “It won’t be long before you’re joining them, Jarvis,” I told him, as he sat astride his bike, his confidence growing with every step. And with every fall he inevitably landed splat bang on a bird poo (large pigeons down there apparently!), showed me his pooey hands and said, “Eww!” I wonder where he got that from…

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I managed to gulp a glass of fizz and nibbled a handful of crisps until finally, it was the end of a very busy birthday.

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A word from the architect: “Our approach to the environmental question is to conserve energy with passive features, before we start adding in clever gadgets. This house is insulated well beyond building regulation standards; it’s triple glazed throughout, the southwesterly facing patio doors ensure plenty of solar gain and the tiled floor absorbs all that heat and radiates it out again as the room cools. Bolt-on eco-features tend to get cut as soon as the budget gets tight, but considerations like these will stay in this building forever.”

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The original bungalow was triple-glazed and Adam continued this throughout the new parts of the building, reinsulating, sound-proofing and reskimming all the walls. “The bungalow did have some clever details, but it took Adam pointing out how cool things like the windows were for me to realise that,” laughed Eunice. “I wanted to replace the windows, but I’m glad Adam talked me around.” The addition of a separate annex tucked away at the far end of the house provides somewhere for their grown-up children to stay.

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When it came to furnishings, it was a case of less is more. “We were really keen that this house had no clutter,” explained Eunice.

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Sussex is the only county in which all eighteen UK species of bat have been recorded, so we asked Ruth Lawrence to meet with Tony Hutson of the Sussex Bat Group to discover more about these elusive mammals, why they are important and how they contribute to the wider environment

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knew I was at the right house because a bat themed door knocker was discreetly positioned at the entrance to Tony Hutson’s home.

And before long, Tony had begun to show me some of the conservation work that has been carried out by the Sussex Bat Group, since their foundation in 1984. A most exciting recent project has been the discovery of a breeding colony of Greater Horseshoe bats in a disused stable and outbuildings in West Sussex. One of the country’s rarest bat species, no maternity roost had been seen

Greater Horseshoe Bat PHOTO: RYAN GREAVES

in the south-east for over a century and the nearest breeding colony is in Dorset. The site is of enormous importance because it has the potential to help recolonise the south-east, and reverse the national decline in this species, of up to 90%, during the twentieth century, due to roost disturbance, crop spraying and wood treatments.

The Greater Horseshoe bat got its’ name from the complex horseshoe shaped ‘noseleaf’ echolocator. They often hang from a perch to catch insects, launching off to snatch their

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Eared bat was discovered in a tunnel in Sussex in 2002, and Tony told me he turned up again this year, now aged at least 20 – and he could live for as long as 35 years.

Bats are long lived creatures, despite their small size; even the tiny Pipistrelle lives for 4-5 years. A Brandt’s bat of 41 years old has been recorded, academic research and bat watching events will be introduced. Landowners across West Sussex will be encouraged to improve habitats for the (hopefully) increasing numbers of Greater Horseshoe bats across the region. Offers of help, sponsorship and donations are being gratefully received for this initiative of national importance.

Sussex is also notable for being the winter home to the rarest bat in the UK. A solitary male Greater Mouse

which is astonishing given its weight of just 7 grams!

Myths about bats still circulate, but the truth is easily revealed. Bats do not become entangled in people’s hair – they fly using echolocation (a natural radar) which makes them extremely skilled and agile, able to differentiate between the type and size of their insect prey with pinpoint accuracy, and obstacles

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Females only give birth to a single pup each year, meaning populations are slow growing. If you’re lucky enough to find them roosting in your attic, your home won’t suddenly be swarming with a colony of bats. Bats need different conditions for hibernating and breeding, so they possible. Bats rarely spend love to skim the entire year for insects roosting in a just above single location. the water One in five surface. mammal species Greater MouseUnder a large on the planet is Eared Bat expanse of sky, a bat; in the UK PHOTO: RYAN GREAVES their fluttering that increases to one silhouettes can in four. A significant be viewed against the number of bats in an area is darkening heavens. A a good sign; they need large bat can consume up to quantities of insects to feed 3,000 insects on a summer on, so a bat presence points evening, which makes bat to a healthy ecosystem. In watching an enjoyable warmer climates, bats also evening of acro-bat-ics! For help pollinate flowers and an even deeper experience; spread their seeds. a bat detector can ‘hear’ To have the greatest the different calls of various chance of seeing bats, bat species, as the clicking try watching at the sounds of bats are translated edge of woodland near into recognisable species. water between April and Hurstpierpoint has a bat November at dusk with hospital run by Amanda as little light pollution as

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Sussex is a stronghold for some of the rarer UK bat species such as the Bechstein’s, Barbastrelles and the Grey Long-Eared… and of course we mustn’t forget the lone Greater Mouse-eared bat in the tunnel. Pipistrelles make up 70% of the bat population although the Long-Eared bat is the species most commonly found in roof spaces. Our county’s allure for bats is down to the large numbers of mature oaks and our many old tile-hung buildings which provide the perfect crevices for bats to inhabit.

These creatures are a hugely important part of our shared environment even though we are rarely aware of them as they are venturing out when we are turning in.

They may be creatures of the night, but thanks to the man behind the bat themed door knocker and the Sussex Bat Group, we can all do our bit to help these magnificent mammals which live, fly and breed around us. l www.sussexbatgroup.org.uk www.vwt.org.uk Hurstpierpoint Bat Hospital 01273 833258 Greater MouseEared Bat PHOTO: MARTYN PHILLIS

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High summer is with us so we sent Robert Veitch to one of the highest points of the county, for a walk with two starting points; one high and one low.

His friends Cheryl and Jo provided the company, the wit and the good looks, while all three enjoyed the superb scenery

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Follow the pavement south from the station, around the corner and past the redundant pub. After 100m turn right by the fingerpost, and scamper down the narrow footpath Turn right and continue then across the track and west, past the post box then meadow to the gated around to the left to join the footbridge by the willow pavement of the A26. trees. Across the next After 100m, there is the meadow is a gate beneath option to cross the road and the ash tree, leading to a see The Parish Church of St. wheat field.

Andrew, Beddingham. Parts Follow the edge of of this church are 800 years the field, before aiming old and along with the diagonally through the triplet of attendant ripening crops to the distant gap pine trees it’s a worthy in the hedge. distraction for Once though a few minutes. the gap veer Back at left towards the A26, and the cycleway, then turn Cheryl and Jo – right and cross redefining girl power the bridge with metal barrier.

The peaceful domed summit of Mount Caburn to the right, sits uncomfortably with everincreasing drone of traffic to the left. Continue to the A27, crossing with great care at the bollarded traffic island.

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once through the kissing gate on the left, aim right of the farm buildings towards the two-step stile. Treat any livestock in the field with due respect. Wander across the adjacent paddock to the two-step stile in the far corner and then through

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the stone squeeze stile and stinging nettles.

Keep left of the hedge and walk along the right side of the maize field as far as the tarmac drive. The 2-way fingerpost points through the rapeseed, then alongside trees, to the yew hedge and lush vegetation, emerging at the junction with Littledene Lane by the red post box.

Turn right and note the gradual ramping up of the gradient. “They’re Beddingham transmitters up there,” noted Jo with a smile, “two church spires to the

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The Parish Church of St. Andrew, Beddingham

modern temple of instant communication,” as she looked at the walking app on her mobile phone.

At the smorgasbord of gates, take the metal 7-bar gate on the far left.

As the surface underfoot degrades, the gradient increases on the ¾ mile schlep to the summit. “It’s quite a workout,” chuckled Cheryl, “I’m glad I had my morning porridge.”

At the cattle grid the junction is made with the South Downs Way. On a clear day the views in every direction are utterly gorgeous; a panoply of panoramas creating memories to recall on a winter afternoon in front of a log fire.

Turn left and ramble past the transmitters at 185m (605 feet), then over the brow along the easy walking ridge of the South Downs.

One gate leads to another and into the car park, and what is the end of the walk for those that started here.

Or, like us, you might be barely half way around.

FROM FIRLE CAR PARK The gate on the eastern side of the car park leads towards the summit of Firle Beacon, a mile away; via an open gateway lined with Armco and then another gate.

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The trig point among the tumuli, at 217m (712 feet) it is the altitudinal high point of the day and the tableau of topography in every direction should be worth the walk.

Stunning Sussex scenery satiated, turn through 180° and after about ¼ of a mile, veer right by the solitary fingerpost and begin the descent proper down the chalk path.

Past the fingerpost and upright sleeper, the folds in

the scarp side of the Downs add magnitude to any walk. To think how this landscape evolved over millennia is enough to make the mind boggle. A gate leads into a field of ripening wheat, the path following the periphery to the T-junction with the bridleway.

Turn left and track the flint wall for ½ mile into The Street, veering left at the village shop, then along the track to the right of the pub.

At the cricket ground, veer left through the kissing gate beside the tennis courts.

Aim across the field, treating livestock with respect, (to the temporary metal gate in the far corner) and the kissing gate

Cross to the bus stop then take the track to the right.

Veer left of the hay barn, then right and follow the left side of the stock proof fence to the gate. Across the adjacent field is a metal

beyond. Walk towards the drive, then through the white gate to the five-ways junction beside the Firle sign, and “the last of the jubilee commemorabilia,” noted Jo.

7-bar gate, and across the field beyond that, a two-step stile leads to a track.

Turn right, and continue past the broad beans, to the red post box from earlier on.

Looking east along the South Downs

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Descending the chalk path towards Firle village

Turn right and walk north along Littledene Lane to the A27 junction. Cross over with great care; the vehicles seem unnaturally fast after the sedate pace of a walk. Follow the pavement of Lacey’s Hill into Glynde. Walkers beginning at Firle car park should turn left at the fingerpost 100m before the station.

If like us, it’s journeys end, then continue to Glynde station. “I’ve earned a slice of gin and tonic cake,” grinned Cheryl, “and a life affirming cup of tea!” l

Distance: 8¾ miles Walk Time: 3½ - 3¾ hours Stiles: 4 Kissing Gates: 3 Footwear: Trainers should be fine at this time of year Elevation Gain: 237m (778 feet) Calorie Burn: Approximately 815 kcal

Robert has tested the route personally, making sure it is suitable for walking. However, even he cannot guarantee the effects of the weather, or roadworks, or any other factors outside of his control. If you would like to send your feedback about a local walk, please email editorial@sussexliving.com

Map: OS Explorer OL11 or OS Explorer OL25 Parking: Free parking at Glynde Cricket Ground and Firle Beacon car park at the summit of Firle Bostal Trains: See southernrailway.com for services to and from Glynde

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FASHION

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t’s time to hit the pool, or grab your towel and lounge on the beach – piña colada optional. As your longed-for holiday finally approaches, make sure you have packed the latest swimwear styles for all the family, and cause a super stylish splash wherever you are!

Women have got reams of styles to choose from: start with something belted. This season’s iteration of belted sees proper big, buckled belts sitting atop high waisted bottoms or cinching in the waist of a one-piece costume.

A very flattering trend indeed.

Romantic ruffles are also adorning swimwear this season. Use them to emphasize collarbones and waistline.

As reported a couple of months ago, gold chains and hoops are big news this season, and now that trend has slid across to swimwear too. Costumes, bikinis and everything in between can be found with golden chain and hoop elements, which look gorgeous against sunkissed skin and add a serious element of luxe.

All that glitters must be good, including your swimwear. Micro glitter and shiny material (for both men and women)

Make a splash near the water this summer with the latest swimwear trends for the whole family, revealed by Sara Whatley

JUMP IN! took the catwalks by storm for SS22. This look will get you noticed for sure, so not for the shy retiring types.

Another seriously cool look for super hot days is cut outs and monokinis (essentially a bikini with the top and bottom joined by a thin strip of material down the middle). Exposing flesh in all the right places, and making you feel a million dollars in the sunshine.

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Men also have some seriously stylish shorts to choose from. Release your inner ‘Action Man’ and embrace the military inspired ‘camo’ look, or if patterns are not your thing, opt for plain khaki instead. If you like plain block colours in brighter tones that’s great; they are ageless and complimentary.

The new look for the nautical striped short is a crisp white stripe, colour behind variable. Choose vertical to draw the eye up and down, or horizontal to add a little width.

Release your inner Action Man and embrace the military inspired camo look For those that like a bold beach style, look to co-ords.

Match your shorts to your shirt in anything from bright florals, to bold stripes or geometric patterns. You will get noticed in this look.

Or for something a little old school, step into a pair of retro inspired sportswear shorts – think gym teacher, but much more suave. Usually slighter shorter in design, and perfect paired with retro sunnies.

And finally, for the little ones, there are so many cute options to choose from. All in one swimsuits with sleeves and legs for tots, classic one piece swimsuits, ruffle or puff sleeved bikini and tankinis, and sharky inspired board shorts are all super trendy and fun. l

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Psychological Benefits of Implants include: • Enhanced Self-Esteem – dental implants can create a smile that results in greater self-confidence during personal interactions • Enhanced Visual Appearance – dental implants have the visual appearance of well looked after natural teeth (resulting in peace of mind that people will not realise the teeth are prosthetic) • Enhanced Comfort – dental implants do not agitate the gums (e.g. removable dentures may cause friction issues)

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BEAUTY

GET THE GLOW Do you love the look of beautifully glowing skin in the summer? Of course you do!

Sara Whatley looks at safe natural tanning and faking it from a bottle

W

hether you fake it or bake it, getting that summer glow is a look that suits everyone.

Summer sun-kissed skin speaks of relaxing days spent enjoying the great outdoors and looks the picture of health.

Build your glow slowly and safely over the summer months, or for an instant splash of colour, turn to the bottle.

Tan aside, it is recommended that we all get a certain amount of sunshine (5-15 mins to face, arms and hands) every day as it is filled with goodness for the body and the brain. However, it all depends on a person’s skin tone,

and low mood, which can appear in a seasonal pattern. Sunshine also gives us vitamin D, which is vital for good bone health.

So, what are the safest ways to be in the sun? All things in moderation here; get your

small dose of sunlight straight to your skin, then cover up with light clothing or sunscreen. Take regular shade breaks when you are out in the sun and be extra careful during the hottest part of the day (between 10am and 4pm). Make sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours and stay fashionably protected with a hat and sunglasses.

It’s really important to stay hydrated when in the sun, so drink plenty of water during the day and give your skin a big drink

Try to get an alcohol free formula, which won’t dry skin out even further, and will help prolong a tan the time of day and how direct the sun’s rays are as to how long to spend in the sun before seeking shade or covering up.

Getting a healthy dose of sunshine helps the brain produce the hormone serotonin, which is responsible for lifting mood and helping a person feel calm and focused. A lack of serotonin can lead to depression, anxiety

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too with some hydrating after-sun. Try to get an alcohol free formula, which won’t dry skin out even further, and will help prolong a tan.

Enjoying a variety of antioxidant food and drink (particularly lycopene, found in tomatoes and some other red foods) can also help protect your skin from sun damage, and anti inflammatory foods can help calm the skin after sun exposure.

And for instantly glowing skin

there are some brilliant fake tans on the market that won’t leave you streaked orange and smelling like a biscuit factory. From mousse to mist, drops to add to your own cream and gradual tanning moisturisers, there is a product out there to suit your skin tone, texture, desired shade and bank account.

So go on ladies, get your glow on this summer and enjoy the sun-kissed look from sun up to sun down. l

Summer Timetable

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 6.30pm

Zumba/Fitsteps Mix

Birchwood Grove School, Burgess Hill THURSDAYS 9.30am

BodyBarre

Kings Centre, Burgess Hill FRIDAYS 9am

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£6 per class

Live Zoom classes also running as well as pay-as-you-go classes accessed via the website

t: 07971 866787

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An exciting opportunity at Green & Healthy to love and support your skin, joints and digestive tract Sunday 17th July we will be hosting an open day – focusing on Collagen 11am - 4pm Did you know that Collagen offers many benefits for our health that are more than just skin deep?

Collagen maintains the structure of our Gut lining, Skin, Connective Tissue, including Joints and Bones.

We invite you to join us and Karen from Team Gene® Skin, along with our very knowledgeable nutritionist and gut health specialist Emma Bulbeck.

To avoid disappointment, we advise purchasing a ticket ahead of the event. There are two types of tickets available:

What is Team Gene® Skin DNA Test?

This DNA test can detect whether your body makes enough collagen. It reports the key genes involved in Collagen production but also the Vitamins that are necessary to produce Collagen such as Vitamin C, A & Zinc.

The results will tell you which ‘type’ you are, there are three types: Type 1 – Structure Type 2 - Nourish Type 3 - Combination

TEAM GENE DNA TEST £120

TEST DON’T GUESS! Genes never change, so this unique test only needs to be conducted once and will provide the exact information on what your body needs!

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This day is for YOU, our aim is to work with you to improve your health and wellbeing.

We do hope you can join us!

£120 Ticket includes:

(Team Gene® Skin DNA Test normally £150!)

Available on this day is the chance to have a bespoke DNA Skin Test. Results take 4 weeks and is paid for in advance.

£139 Ticket includes:

Team Gene® Skin DNA Test, Collagen Complex supplement and a mini–Nutrition Consultation.

To Book – Please call Jo on 01903 816838, email or pop in to the shop.

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FOOD & DRINK

Perfect for a summer lunch, this dish

by Adele Trathan is an explosion of fresh and tasty flavours. Spiced, golden pan-fried chicken complements the zingy quinoa tabbouleh which is bejewelled with pomegranate seeds

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CAJUN CHICKEN with Quinoa Tabbouleh

INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp garlic granules 2 tbsp onion granules 2 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 150g (5oz) quinoa 300ml (10fl oz) cold water 70g (2½oz) fresh parsley, finely chopped 30g (1oz) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 4 tomatoes, diced 100g (3½oz) pomegranate seeds 75g (2½oz) feta cheese, crumbled 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground pepper

METHOD Using a fine mesh sieve rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water. Put the quinoa and cold water into a pan and bring to the boil, lower to a simmer and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes until it has absorbed all the water. Turn off the heat and cover with a lid for five minutes to allow to fluff up. Uncover and allow to cool.

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the paprika, garlic granules, 3 Mix onion granules, oregano and

cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.

Slice the chicken breasts into strips and then coat the strips with the spice mix.

In a large frying pan heat 2 tbsp of 4 the olive oil on a medium to high heat then add the chicken strips and fry for 10 minutes or until cooked through, and lightly charred and golden.

To serve, add the last 2 tbsp of olive 5 oil and squeeze the juice from the lemon to the quinoa tabbouleh. Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper and mix again. Load the tabbouleh into bowls and top with the crumbled feta and Cajun chicken.

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FOOD & DRINK

Summer Fruits Pie Make the most of summers berries with this delectable recipe by Adele Trathan, perfect with a dollop of fresh cream or ice cream!

INGREDIENTS For the pastry: 225g (8oz) cold unsalted butter chopped into small pieces 350g (12oz) plain flour 50g (2oz) icing sugar Pinch of salt 1 large egg yolk For the filling: 800g (1lb 12oz) of berries such as strawberries, raspberries, cherries or blueberries 100g (3½oz) sugar 2 tbsp of cornflour ½ tsp cinnamon 1 egg white (for glazing) 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

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METHOD Put the flour, butter, icing sugar and salt in a food processor and blitz into crumbs. Combine the yolk with 1tbsp cold water, then add to the processor and pulse until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two, wrap in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for at least one hour or, better still, overnight.

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Heat oven to 190C (170C 2 fan/375F/gas mark 5). Roll out one half of the pastry, then butter an 8” pie dish and press in the pastry topped with a sheet of baking paper and baking beans. Bake blind for 30 mins.

Remove the paper and beans. Mix the berries, sugar and pour the mixture into your baked pie base.

Roll out the second batch of pastry 3 and top the pie with it, trimming to fit, and using a fork to seal the edge,

use a sharp knife to create a few slits to allow steam to escape. Alternatively, cut the pastry into long strips and lay diagonally to create a lattice effect top.

Brush the pastry with the whisked egg white before topping with sugar. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden.

Leave to cool as the filling will be extremely hot!

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Recent years have seen a resurgence to restore and repair rather than replace, Peter d’Aguilar spoke to Bryan McAlley, founder of Chailey Repair Café about this thriving initiative that brings communities together

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hat to do when one of your valued possessions breaks? Throw it away and buy a new one? Or find a way to repair it? No prizes for knowing which option is cheaper and better for the environment. But surely the cost of repair can be prohibitive? Not necessarily, thanks to the two thousand, three hundred and eighty-three Repair Cafés that have sprung up all over the world since Dutch journalist, Martina Postma, created the first one in the foyer of an Amsterdam cinema back in 2009.

The thriving Chailey Repair Café is one of over 20 dotted around the county of Sussex and more than 200 across the UK

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During the Second World War, in response to the shortages of clothing and other essentials, the government launched its ‘make do and mend’ campaign. Today we face different challenges, in particular, climate change and the rising cost of living.

By restoring essential or cherished

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possessions such as furniture, clothes, electrical appliances, garden tools, bicycles, crockery and toys – the not-for-profit Repair Café initiative is making an important contribution towards saving the pounds and saving the planet.

Founded in 2018 by Bryan McAlley, the thriving Chailey Repair Café is one of over 20 dotted around the county of Sussex and more than 200 across the UK. In tandem with his career, Bryan, a retired civil servant, had always been a talented and enthusiastic amateur engineer – repairing and rebuilding radios, record players and other electrical items in his spare time.

Bryan’s son first brought the Repair Café phenomenon to his attention and, having first volunteered at the Forest Row and Horsham Repair Cafés, he set up the Chailey branch in the local village hall.

“The demand has been so great, we have now moved to a larger site at St Peter’s Church,” Bryan explained. “We now have 37 volunteers and around 160 people attend each of our monthly sessions. Our record is 90 repairs in just 3 hours.”

Each household in England generates one whole ton of waste every year, which adds up to 31 million tons in total – the equivalent of 3.5 million double decker buses. Much of our modern equipment carries the curse of built-in obsolescence, so anything that can be done to ameliorate the effects of our throwaway society is of benefit to the environment.

People find themselves forced to throw out

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on VE Day, 1945. She lived just long enough to see her son return from a POW camp. His daughter now has the restored dress. Another interesting exercise was the revival of a Victorian motion picture viewing machine with a drum containing over 120 photos, including one of the owner’s mother on a see-saw.

“Chailey Repair Café always has a very positive social buzz,” said Bryan.

“We are all enthusiasts of a certain age with practical skills in many different fields. As well as the satisfaction of achieving a successful outcome, we are also promoting social cohesion in our local community. One of our volunteers is 90 years old and worked on the creation of the original hovercraft with its inventor Christopher Cockerell.” broken items because they lack the right know-how, confidence or tools to repair these things themselves, or the funds needed to replace them, or to have them mended professionally.

Like so many organisations, Chailey Repair Café had to put its formal operations on hold for 16 months during the Covid-19 crisis, but its volunteers still managed to take in items dropped off on their doorsteps.

Normal service resumed in June 2021 and has been operating at full capacity ever since – on the second Saturday of each month.

During the past four years, the team has tackled some intriguing projects.

For instance, amongst the many teddy bears they have brought back to life, they found that one was stuffed with silk stockings from World War II. They also repaired a dress partially handmade from parachute silk by a mother, for her daughter to wear

“It’s all about ensuring a sustainable future and a circular economy,” explained Bryan Visitors to the Repair Café bring in their broken items, fill in a form and can either work with the specialists to undertake the repairs or watch them in action and pick up useful tips.

While perfect outcomes can’t always be guaranteed, a high percentage are completely successful. Every visitor is offered a tea or coffee and a slice of homemade cake.

“It’s all about ensuring a sustainable future and a circular economy,” explained Bryan, “making sure raw materials are reused again and again.”

While there is no charge for the repairs, any voluntary contributions are gratefully received and recycled into equipment, materials and refreshments.

Sessions are generally on the second Saturday of each month, between 10am and 1pm, at Chailey Repair Café, St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green BN8 4DA l Search for – Chailey Repair Café – on Facebook to see examples of their restorative work For more information email chaileyrc@gmail.com

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by West Sussex County Council in partnership with Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA), Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex Partners in Care. Sara Whatley discovered how the service can help guide you to make informed decisions on paying for care by planning ahead

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he cost of long-term care is not a topic that people like to dwell on until they, or a relative, are confronted with the reality of needing to choose and arrange care and to make difficult

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Whether it’s care at home or a move into a residential or nursing home, it is recommended that you start thinking about this at an early stage, without the pressure of having to take immediate action. This will give you more time to research and consider:  The type of care that you would prefer  The different options to pay the care fees and which would be most suitable for you  How you can provide for your family members  Arranging Power of Attorney for someone to act on your behalf if necessary You can also discuss and share your wishes with your family. This will help to reduce pressure on them, should they need to take decisions on your behalf in the future.

GET SPECIALIST INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM CAREWISE The Carewise care funding scheme offers impartial information and advice to guide you through all these decisions. The Carewise panel of care fees specialists are independent financial advisers with specialist knowledge of later life finances, so you can be reassured you’ll receive expert advice you can trust.

As well as care funding, they are also qualified to provide advice on related areas such as inheritance tax, pensions, and lasting power of attorney. Your first consultation is free so come and explore how you can benefit from Carewise.

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scheme. She discovered the reassurance that talking to experts can bring.

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CA’S EXPERIENCE OF CAREWISE CA first contacted Carewise when she and her family were arranging for her mum to go into a residential care home. She had a property to sell and some savings but was

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CA and her family spoke to a Carewise care fees specialist, who recommended purchasing an ‘immediate needs annuity’ (a guaranteed income to pay the care fees) which provided peace of mind that they would not run out of funds.

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Teddy has been contemplating the benefits of a change of scenery, and has been excited to discover how new surroundings can refresh and recharge all of us, as pawed by his human translator Helen Stockton

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aving just returned from a short break, and with holiday season in full swing, it’s good to reflect on the benefits of a change of location. For various necessary reasons over the last few years, we’ve all been confined to our homes, with only our family and immediate neighbours to bark at or exchange pleasantries with, depending on the nature of those relationships, over the garden fence. And whilst many of us in Sussex live in some beautiful areas, even the most pleasing landscape can pall a bit after a while, so a change of scenery is refreshing and invigorating.

We dogs, of course, have taken this to a micro-level and I like to change location around the house on a regular basis. Not for me the boredom of a desk and

a computer screen for large parts of the day. The apprentice, Bear, and I move around, usually following the sun and the positioning of a plethora of comfy beds in different spots. I like to think this adds to the quality of our napping and is something I can warmly recommend; very warmly on a sunny day as it happens!

Bear and I also occasionally reside at other houses. We have our friends Ann and Peter who look after us for the day if ‘Them Indoors’ have the audacity to go out without us. We also have our holiday carers, Shirley and Paul, who welcome us into their own home if ‘Them Indoors’ selfishly decide to take a break that doesn’t involve us.

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arrangements offer a refreshing change of scenery with different gardens to explore, new scents to sniff and unfamiliar dogs to greet in a manner appropriate to their breed, demeanour and a whole set of other criteria that I like to keep close to my chest. It adds a certain frisson to our encounters.

And recently, we’ve gone the whole dog and moved house.

We have different premises, a new village and even better, a beach less than ten minutes drive away for some refreshing walks, although I’ve learnt that you need to keep an eye on the sea, it sneaks up behind you unannounced and is not to be trusted.

Then, of course, there are our holiday changes of location. We are lucky enough to have a motorhome which is a fine arrangement for dogs.

Bear and I just curl up and when we awake we find we are in a different part of the country with new surroundings to explore. We take in the sights, eat the regional cuisine, bark in the local accent and generally arrive back home reinvigorated and refreshed. I hope the same is true of your holiday changes of location. l

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OPINION

IF YOU .

ask me..

Flo Whitaker would make a rubbish travel correspondent. A friend even nicknamed her, ‘The Eternal Flame’, (Never Goes Out)…

I

’m no globetrotter. As a child, I loved receiving holiday postcards and learning about the big wide world, but had little desire to see it for myself. I was content to study an atlas and dreamily wonder about extraordinarysounding places such as Timbuktu and Rajasthan.

My brother’s copy of The Boy’s Book of Knowledge also contained maps, as well as fascinating facts about geology, oceans and the weather. (In contrast, the pathetically feeble The Girl’s Book of Knowledge explained how to make toast and crochet a doily.)

I vividly recall an African teacher on an exchange visit giving a slide-show at my primary school. Already mad about plants, I was transfixed by pictures of ‘upside-down’ baobab trees in Senegal – did these fantastic things really exist? Although part of me longed to see for myself, I reasoned that someone far more knowledgeable could make the arduous journey,

then come back and tell everyone else about them.

But don’t assume I never go anywhere. This autumn, I’m venturing to the Far East, (okay, it’s Cambridgeshire, but that’s intrepid by my standards.) There’s so much to see in the UK – I’ll never live long enough to visit it all. Holiday nightmare stories of people stuck at airports for days leaves me thinking, “Why bother?” Yes, I’m extremely fortunate; having a home, a garden and employment I enjoy, so don’t seek escapism. Nor have I endured stressful lockdowns while attempting to home-school children.

Some folk have far-flung families and the human desire to reunite is obvious, but we seem addicted to the notion that it’s our birthright to go wherever we like and casually fly around the world for next to nothing, without considering the anxiety we endure just to get there – let alone the environmental impact. This armchair traveller remains unconvinced.

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