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November is the month of Remembrance Day, so Robert Veitch takes a trip up the South Downs and investigates the story behind the Willingdon Liberator Memorial. He has also spent nearly two years diving into historical archives to discover and reveal the story of Ras Prince Monolulu. A larger than life character, who was an ‘influencer’ way before the term was phrased and frequented the racecourses of Sussex in the first half of the 20th century. If you hadn’t noticed –Christmas is creeping up on us, so we have plenty to inspire you from festive foliage, recipes and seasonal Sussex outings.

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Mention Ras Prince Monolulu to most people and you’ll get a shrug of the shoulders and a reply of “Who?” Yet in the annals of 20th century history, he was a character that brought joy to many and inspiration to others. Robert Veitch investigates the man, the myths and his enduring appeal

Alexandra Fletcher’s enthusiasm for history was clear as we chatted over the phone. “It was a life of myth, legend, economy of truth and showmanship. Ras Prince Monolulu was a character played for real by Peter Carl McKay. He was a self-marketed brand long before such terms existed. Today he would be called an influencer.” A month later we were sitting in her office at

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the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket… and so began a quest to learn more about this man who has receded gently into history.

An apparent eccentric, Monolulu dressed to attract attention and was hard to miss; but it’s fair to assume this was a calculated ploy. His costume involved variations on a theme, but the general look was that of an African tribal chief.

The homemade waistcoats were bright, ornate, colourful works of art in themselves, well made, neatly braided, as if he had his own set of jockey silks – to connect with the jockeys, while setting him apart from the crowd. There might be a four-leaf clover to link to good fortune, or the Rastafarian Star of David to foster his mythical link to Abyssinia (Ethiopia).

Flamboyant flowing robes with an air of the exotic displayed something otherworldly, yet something the average punter could latch onto – a man of the people seen as a champion of the people.

Monolulu might wear baggy pantaloons or trousers, whatever complemented his shoes or jockey boots. From time to time he was adorned with Scottish regalia, a tartan cummerbund, sporran and tartan brolly, performing as the last King of Scotland. Sometimes, binoculars would hang from a strap around his neck. Usually there would be a necklace of lions’ teeth or a sprinkling of some other lucky charms.

Monolulu’s exotic ostrich headdresses transformed him into a giant of a man, an oratorical lighthouse, a beacon of hopes and dreams for the race goers. Always extravagantly dressed, he could be seen as an antidote to depressing times. Once out of costume, which was rare, he blended in like other civilians.

Monolulu would stand on a box to present his patter, performing for the crowds like a market trader, a ‘Del Boy’ of the racing world delivering his spiel, a flamboyant entertainer bringing joy to the masses. “I gotta horse, I gotta horse to beat the favourite, black man for luck, white man for pluck.”

His performances were theatrical and he had a powerful, rhyming, lyrical way of speaking. “Who gives you cocoa, the black man? Who gives you rock ‘n’ roll, the black man? Who gives you the winner? Prince Monolulu.”

He was usually the centre of attention, although it was an era where there was little or no competition. Monolulu stood out, lived on his wits, and attracted hordes of punters because he was one of them, a man of the people. Children may have found Monolulu physically intimidating at first, but he was a pied piper and they were generally charmed and enthralled by his showmanship.

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Alexandra Fletcher is the Packard Curator at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, working with the British Sporting Art Trust to manage the curatorial

programme and looking to broaden the museum’s position in the heritage sector. She previously spent 18 years at the British Museum in London.

Monolulu was the first celebrity, racing tipster and a possible inspiration for John McCririck who occupied a similar role, decades later.

His fame spread across the racecourses of England between the two world wars. In his time he was as well known as the top jockeys of the day. And with time, that fame would transcend the racecourses and spread throughout the land. Put simply, Ras Prince Monolulu became the most famous black man in Britain.

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Ras Prince Monolulu claimed to be an East African chief, hailing from the travelling Abyssinian Falashas tribe, arriving in England after being shanghaied at sea, then shipwrecked.

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That was a made up story, a fable that fitted the character’s purpose, for Monolulu was no prince at all; he had more humble origins on the Caribbean island of St Croix in what was then the Danish West Indies. During 1917 the Danish West Indies became the United States Virgin Islands when the government of President Woodrow Wilson purchased them for $25,000,000.

Ras Prince Monolulu was born Peter Carl McKay in October 1881. He was the illegitimate son of William McKay and Catherine Heyliger.

William was a horse breeder and horse racer on the island, while Peter’s brother later became a tailor and also owned a horse. They were two career paths that proved influential later in life when Peter became Monolulu.

The McKay name probably derived from Scottish slave owners who ran the sugar plantations on St

Croix. Slavery on the island was abolished in 1838, but it’s feasible Peter’s grandparents were slaves.

St Croix had a history of being colonised so it’s likely young Peter was exposed to elements of European and American culture in addition to that of his native islanders. He would also have learnt elements of several languages, including Dutch, French, Spanish, English and Danish, which would prove beneficial once he moved to Europe.

These were humble beginnings that his sharp mind and wanderlust soon outgrew. Aged 18, Peter Carl McKay left St Croix as a stowaway. It’s likely that he made his way to Puerto Rico and then New York, working his passage, finally arriving in the docks of London during 1902, fully formed as Ras Prince Monolulu. He had made his own robes during the voyage, no doubt having learnt a thing or two from his brother.

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Monolulu’s celebrity extended well beyond the confines of the racecourse

At the dawn of the Edwardian age, with his startling appearance and commanding, charismatic presence, Monolulu seized the opportunity. A black man in England dressing as he did, he stood out at a time when people of colour made up a tiny percentage of the population. It would be another 46 years before HMT Empire Windrush landed at Tilbury with the first 500 Caribbean immigrants. It was time to make his mark.

Monolulu’s interest in horse racing may have begun in St Croix, but it didn’t properly ignite until he was in Europe and it became a way of putting bread on the table. His first known appearance at a racecourse was the Epsom Derby of 1903, attracting punters to his tips with his future catchphrase, “I gotta horse.”

In London, the same spring, he claimed to have been in the chorus line of the musical In Dahomey, which had transferred from Broadway to the West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre.

Monolulu was also a hustler and had to follow the money to earn his living, undertaking a number of jobs across

Europe over the next decade. In his time he was rumoured to have been; a boxer in France, a fortune teller in Italy, an opera singer in Russia, a fire eater in a travelling circus, and a model in Germany.

Monolulu was in the Prussian city of Konigsberg at the outbreak of WWI and spent the war in internment at Ruhleben on the outskirts of Berlin.

The Ruhleben camp was created on a disused racecourse in West Berlin, just a Jesse Owens’ sprint and long jump from what would become the 1936 Olympic Stadium. It was mostly a civilian camp containing 4,0005,000 prisoners with a majority of them British. Inside, the inmates ran their own community, with a police force, post office, library and magazine. There was a music society, art, acting, a football association, plus cricket, rugby, golf and tennis. Monolulu lived in a horsebox with five other detainees. Once freedom came in 1919, he headed for England and back to the racecourses.

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Ras Prince Monolulu first came to wider public attention on June 2nd 1920 at the Epsom Derby, an event attended by 250,000 people including the King and Queen. As well as selling his tips he had backed the unremarkable bay horse Spion Kop at 100/6. The horse won by two lengths and Monolulu won £8,000 (over £400,000 in today’s money). In the annals of great Derby moments, it might not be

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He was rumoured to have been; a boxer in France, a fortune teller in Italy, an opera singer in Russia, a fire eater in a travelling circus, and a model in Germany

up there with Shergar or Lester Piggott’s nine victories, but from that point on, Monolulu became a regular sight at racecourses across the land.

He repeated the trick at the 1923 Derby when he tipped Papyrus to win, carrying jockey Steve Donoghue to his third consecutive win, at odds of 100/15 in front of another 250,000 people. Papyrus retired to stud at West Grinstead and one of his later descendants was… Shergar

Monolulu made money selling his tips in sealed envelopes with the warning that they shouldn’t be revealed. No data recorded his accuracy, but he soon

became the nations most famous and favourite tipster.

No big race would be complete without Monolulu, be it the St Leger, Derby, Cheltenham Gold Cup or Grand National; he was even known to travel to Paris for the Prix de L’arc de Triomphe. It may be apocryphal, but Monolulu’s personal turf accounting was reputed to have made and lost around £150,000 (£5.75m in today’s money) between 1919 and 1950, and led to a succession of appearances in court.

In 1946 in front of a packed Epsom, Airborne became the last grey horse to win the Derby, and it was Monolulu

who appeared in the Gaumont newsreel, delivering his catchphrase and suggesting all horses apart from his tip would be so slow “they would be arrested for loitering.”

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Ras Prince Monolulu’s background was fuelled by unsubstantiated claims and fable, but he was better read than he wanted to let on. Myths were punctuated by truths that revealed the hidden depth of knowledge he incorporated into the persona.

Monolulu emanated positivity as a

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showman, incorporating a little stand-up comedy into his patter to become a very convincing and popular act. He became a national treasure of his era in the same way Sir Bruce Forsyth or Dame Judy Dench would do, decades later.

Monolulu’s celebrity extended well beyond the confines of the racecourse long before the modern media term ‘crossover’ existed and he managed to transcend his sport. When the BBC began television broadcasting on November 2nd 1936 he appeared at its genesis, on day one – the first black man on British TV.

Monolulu’s appearances in newsreels attracted a new audience in cinemas up and down the land. A 1939 Movietone newsreel public information film features a clip of Monolulu in a familiar pose, but in unfamiliar surroundings, on his box in a London street. “I give you a gas mask. Are we afraid of Hitler?” he asks. “No,” reply the crowd in unison. Like wheeling

Barry Foulkes from the Lewes Racecourse History Group recalled his first encounter with the Prince in 1958 when he was eight. “I met Monolulu up at Lewes a few times, but the first time he scared the life out of me. My dad told me to go and get a tip from him and my mum gave me thruppence or sixpence, whatever it cost to get one of his tips.

Monolulu was very tall, with those feathers in his headdress, which fascinated me. He was standing on a box and I think he was the first black man I ever saw. Down he bent, then

fixed me a stare, right through my eyes and into my head, then said his line ‘I gotta horse’. I swapped the money for a tip and ran back to my mum and dad.

Of course, over time, we worked him out. He would sell his tips in sealed envelopes, but would have every horse in the race in one envelope or another, so he always had the winner. ‘Don’t trust the bookies he would say’. I think the tipsters had to stay out of the course, so if I remember correctly, he would stand at the entrance, so most people would see him on the way in.”

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Monolulu’s exotic ostrich headdresses transformed him into a giant of a man, an oratorical lighthouse man, PHOTO: ROBERT VEITCH

David Beckham out for Sport Relief, Monolulu would not have been asked to take part if he didn’t hold some sway, currency and influence upon the general public.

There were minor roles in a few films too. He appeared in the 1936 film Educated Evans with Max Miller, which was based on a book by Monolulu’s friend, Edgar Wallace, who had recently completed his story for King Kong. In 1959 there was Make Mine A Million with Arthur Askey, Sid James, Bernard Cribbins, Tommy Trinder, Dame Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Connor.

By 1957 Monolulu’s fame had stretched back across the Atlantic and he appeared on two episodes of the US game show You Bet Your Life, hosted by Groucho Marx. He also appeared in a 1960s episode of a new programme featuring a young comic, The Ken Dodd Show.

In an era when smoking was socially acceptable and even actively encouraged Monolulu was a popular face in various cigarette card collections. His autobiography I Got A Horse was published in 1950, but it’s long out of print and finding a copy is as rare as a rocking horse winning the Derby.

A chance encounter is where Jeff Herbert comes into the story. Jeff lives in Crawley these days but can vividly recall meeting Prince Monolulu in 1952 when he was seven years old, on a family visit to his grandmother’s home at Rose Cottage, in Station Road, Lingfield, with his brother and parents.

Back then it was a quiet village recalled Jeff, “nothing much happened except for occasional horse racing.

“My parents took myself and my brother, Martin, to the races for the first time. Martin was four years old and in the pushchair. We walked down our road, past the station towards the races. A tin roof that might have been something recycled from WWII covered part of the walk. As we passed through a pair of open gates, about 200m from the edge of the racecourse, we could see a giant man, with a plumed headdress.”

The man approached the Herbert’s and asked Jeff to “close your eyes and open both hands.” Jeff remembers doing as he was told, before hearing

the words, “You can open your eyes now,” to see a penny in each hand. As Jeff said “thank you” the man smiled, offered no explanation and walked off. “He brought sunshine to the racecourse, not just to me, but to many people over the years. When I think of that day, of that brief meeting, I do so with great fondness. It brings my past back to life, it takes me back to my childhood and that makes me nostalgic, it makes me smile.”

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West End suburb of Fitzrovia. Back then it was more of an immigrant’s community, than the plush district of today. It was said that even at home, he remained in costume. When not at the races he would run a stall in Petticoat Lane or elsewhere around London, in places like Brick Lane, East Street in Walworth, and Shepherd’s Bush Market. He was also known to have performed to crowds on Speakers Corner, outside Hyde Park.

Monolulu might travel to racecourses from local tube stations like Goodge Street and Great Portland Street, then via the rail network to Epsom, Brighton, Plumpton, Lewes, Lingfield, Goodwood and elsewhere. He became well known in British Rail restaurant cars up and down the lines. For festivals like ‘Glorious Goodwood’, Monolulu might search for cheap lodgings nearby rather than make multiple journeys from London.

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weddings by then, and each marriage came with a colourful story. But there may only have been five wives, possibly as few as three.

Ras Prince Monolulu’s effervescence remained and he was entertaining until the end. His death on Valentine’s Day in 1965 was dramatic, fantastic, an intriguing final chapter to a captivating story. Monolulu was unwell and being interviewed by the journalist, Jeffrey Bernard, in Middlesex Hospital, London… And so the story goes, he choked on a strawberry cream, from a box of chocolates offered by the reporter. Monolulu was 84.

An immensely popular household name for the best part of 45 years and once the most famous black man in Britain, after his death, the Monolulu legend gradually faded. Today he seems relatively unknown, largely forgotten outside of racing and those individuals who can remember him. But the legacy

will last a little longer thanks to people like Alexandra, Jeff and Barry. His story is worthy of wider acclaim, maybe a film, TV series or documentary.

The National Portrait Gallery purchased a Monolulu portrait in 1969. He was referenced in Rising Damp in 1974. From 1991-2002 a pub in Fitzrovia on the corner of Fitzroy Street and Maple Street was called The Prince Monolulu

In 2017 a new apartment block in East Street, Walworth was named after him. It was just a stones throw from the same East Street market that Monolulu had sometimes traded in, and the very

same market that appeared in the opening titles to Only Fools and Horses Ras Prince Monolulu has receded gently into history.

As Alexandra Fletcher concluded, “Ultimately, Peter Carl McKay was a survivor, a maverick, living on his wits. Performing day after day as Monolulu must have been a burden, but he cheered people up, lightened their load and brought joy to the masses.”

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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club | Wych Cross | Nr Forest Row | East Sussex | RH18 5JR 01342 824988 | www.ashdownpark.com
28 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2022 www.chichesterchristmasmarket.co.uk T: 01243 641306 | E: info@woodlandcrafts.co.uk Mon-Sat: 9am-5:30pmSun: 10am-4:30pmLate night shoppingThurs 15th & 22nd: Until 7:00pm Discover the magic of Christmas... In the pedestrianised precincts of East Street and North Street woodlandcrafts EVENTS MANAGEMENT Chichester Christmas Market 21 daysof festive shopping! STUDIO PROOF PROOF DATE/TIME: 4 October 2022 4:54 pm OUR FILENAME: Nov 22 Green and Healthy 1-2 Our shop in the heart of Steyning, maybe small, but is bursting with items for healthy living including Xmas foods and eco gifts for all tastes. We are open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Green & Healthy, 70 High Street, Steyning BN44 3RD | Tel: 01903 816 838 | Email: greenandhealthy44@yahoo.co.uk www.greenandhealthysteyning.co.uk

Rushfields Plant Centre

★ Fabulously festive Christmas decorations to make your home a magical wonderland. Whether you are decking out your home or garden you need the right decorations and Rushfields Plant Centre has an amazing selection. Henfield Road, Poynings, BN45 7AY 01273 857445 www.rushfields.com

Flicker Rose

★ These wool socks are a must have this winter, perfect as gifts or to keep yourself cosy. Visit to see our full range of Christmas!

Shop 2, Cobblestone Walk, Steyning, BN44 3RD Find us on Facebook & Instagram @flickerrose 01903 814264 flickerrosesteyning@gmail.com

Aurelie & Rose

★ Shop for beautiful vintage inspired gifts, homeware, clothing and cards at our shop in Eastbourne or via our website. A huge range of different present ideas! Units 65-66 Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne BN21 1BD 01323 640013 www.aurelieandrose.co.uk Facebook: @aurelieandrosevintage Instagram/Twitter: @aurelieandrose

Langham Brewery

★ For loved ones who enjoy craft ale, Langham Brewery gift vouchers – for Brewery Tours, A Brewer For The Day Experience, brewery merchandise and award-winning beer – make ideal festive gifts. www.langhambrewery.co.uk 01798 860861 The Granary, Langham Lane, Lodsworth, GU28 9BU

Woods Travel

★ Treat your loved one to a new adventure this Christmas with a gift voucher. Available in any denomination, vouchers can be redeemed against anything booked with the Woods Travel Group. www.woodstravel.co.uk Park Road, Bognor Regis PO21 2PX 01243 868080

Thomas Smith’s Trug Shop

★ A genuine Sussex Trug is the perfect gift for gardeners, experienced or just starting out. Look at our website for our extensive range of Trugs.

Thomas Smith’s Trug Shop 01323-871640 sales@sussextrugs.com www.sussextrugs.com

QLeisure

★ We all know how hard it is to find the perfect gift for that special person. For something a little bit different that’s fresh and exciting, look no further! Karting & Activity Gift Vouchers available. www.qleisure.co.uk 01273 834403 info@qleisure.co.uk

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Wessex Distillery

★ Distilling as a family since 2012. Wessex is your local award-winning craft gin inspired by the British countryside using all natural ingredients. Get a FREE gin glass with any bottle to create the ultimate Wessex Gin gift this Christmas. Personalise your bottle and get 15% off any 70cl bottle using the code XMAS22. www.wessexdistillery.com 01428 684545 @wessexgin Unit 1, Towergate Business Park, Combe Lane, Wormley, Surrey, GU8 5SY

The Truggery

★ A traditional Sussex Trug makes a beautiful, practical and sustainable Christmas gift. Perfect for any gardener or simply as a traditional treasure for the home.

Coopers Croft, Herstmonceux, BN27 1QL www.truggery.co.uk 01323 832314 / 07778 926026

Sarah Lacey Dry Cleaning

★ At Sarah Lacey Dry Cleaning we have a range of beautiful Gisela Graham Christmas decorations and gifts to choose from.

1 College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1QN 01444 416644 www.sarahlacey-drycleaning.co.uk

Liberty & Love

Beautiful designer lingerie and nightwear based in Sussex, buy online at libertyandlove.uk or call to book an appointment. All orders come beautifully gift wrapped. Make someone’s day! libertyandlove.uk 01825 713 488

Smiffy Bears

★ Smiffy Bears in Steyning will be closing after Christmas. Owner Jackie Smith, who has been restoring bears for over thirty years, will continue with her teddy bear restoration service from her home in Goring-by-Sea and can be contacted on her mobile.

Jackie Smith 07885 075890

Nova India

★ Nova India Silk - the perfect gift Choose from our Indian sari make up bags, or our beautiful silk scarves. Gifts for everyone. Assorted patterns and sizes from our website. www.novaindia.co.uk

Shankland & Stow

★ Shankland & Stow create bespoke, handmade, faux floral wreaths for any occasion or event along with a collection of individually crafted stunning ‘Decomesh’ wreaths to add to your Christmas decor inside or out! Sustainable as they’re re-useable! See us at The Christmas Makers & Food Fair at BHASVIC, Hove on Sat 26th November and at The Shoreham Centre on Sat 3rd December. Visit www.etsy.com/uk/shop/shanklandandstow Follow on Instagram @shanklandandstow to be inspired!

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A lucky winner will receive £200 to spend on Peper Harow Socks online. Valid for 1 year. Competition closes 7th December 2022. Please see online for full T&Cs WIN £200 WORTH OF SOCKS A lucky winner will receive a £200 gift voucher to spend online on socks at Peper Harow! To enter, simply go online to: www.peperharowengland.com/pages/enter or Scan the QR Code ‘BUY3GET1FREE’ USE CODE BUY 3 PAIRS OF SOCKS AND GET A PAIR FREE!

and see how the Churchills

the festive season at their family home.

Discount off wine 26th & 27th November

Vineyard

welcomes you to our Christmas Wine discount day on the 26th and 27th November. Visitors to our vineyard will receive an incredible 25% off wine on purchases of 3 bottles or more.

perfect opportunity to get stocked up for Christmas. Please visit us

site at Bluebell Vineyard Estate from 10am to 4pm to obtain your exclusive discount.

A magical event for the whole family at the Vineyard

Join us on Saturday 3rd December as we light up the vineyard for our traditional Christmas Fayre. Enjoy our award-winning wines alongside local producers of artisan food and drink. We will have a selection of Christmas hampers available filled with Sussex delicacies and a host of businesses selling crafts and gifts for Christmas.

Come and listen to live music, carols, and festive entertainment, whilst enjoying refreshments from local breweries and a range of food vendors.

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Introducing Phase 3 at The Hamlet

● A selection of 4 & 5 bedroom houses

● 3 bed single storey homes

● All available from Spring 2023

Phase 3 at The Hamlet, Chilmington Green, is a development of traditionally built homes in our most exciting development yet. The Hamlet is an idyllic, leafy oasis set in the middle of the Kent countryside, within just 10 minutes of Ashford International station.

The Hamlet is a low-density development of 99 traditionally built houses set amongst fully landscaped gardens, with a lagoon. Phase 3 is located in the north-west corner of the development opposite the new

● Large gardens, high-speed broadband, home offices & luxury finishes

● Prices start from £559,000

cricket pitch which will be to the north of the development.

Jarvis Homes create prestigious and solid homes with the highest quality craftsmanship using traditional methods. All our houses are built with brick, block and wet plaster.

Our customers are provided with a combination of excellent design, outstanding value and the peace of mind that their home is of an exceptionally high standard – with the current generation of Jarvis’ priding themselves on developing exemplary homes that continue the family heritage.

Site plans and a price list for phase 3 are available so please do not hesitate to contact us on 01233 630999 or sales@chilmingtonhamlet.com for further information or to arrange a viewing.

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34 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2022 Celebrate Advent & Christmas with Chichester Cathedral This season we invite you to discover services, music, art and creative family activities! CHICHESTERCATHEDRAL.ORG.UK Entry free, donations welcome* 26 Nov – 2 Jan (closed 24–25 Dec) nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans © National Trust 2022. Registered Charity no. 205846. Image credit: Claire Fletcher Discover the home of Rudyard Kipling decorated for Christmas and delight in an exhibition of Claire Fletcher's illustrations. at Bateman's Festive wonder and watercolour

It’s tempting to smoulder by the fire in a fleecy pair of pyjamas all winter long, but there are so many fun festive outings to be had, you would be mad to miss out! Even just a drink with friends in a cosy pub or a sing-along round the piano will fill you with the seasonal spirit and give you a warm glow.

Brace yourself against the elements, put your sparkliest foot forward and enjoy all the entertainment of a family day out with the kids or take a break from the little ones and enjoy an adult’s only evening.

Whatever you do, make sure to indulge in mince pies and something mulled along the way.

Festive frolics

FAMILY FUN

Wrap up warm and book into one of the many illuminated garden trails that have sprung up around the country in the last few years. See gardens and stately buildings in wondrous colours and be

transported into a world of illuminations, projections, music, theatrical performances and sculpture. All ages are guaranteed to enjoy this trip.

Oh no they didn’t! Oh yes they did! Go to the panto, that is. Theatre and pantomimes

What’s on your festive outing list this year? Candle lit carols? Eggnog tasting session? Read on for a little seasonal inspiration, says Sara Whatley

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bedecked wreath to hang on your door, use as a table centrepiece or to give as a gift. Refreshments are often included on the day.

Catch a festive screening with your nearest and dearest. Bonus points if you can find a drive in cinema where you can cosy up to a classic Christmassy (or nonChristmassy) film in your

own car – romantic and fun! Just don’t forget the popcorn, and blankets.

Laugh the night away at a comedy club and forget about wrapping presents for a bit.

It’s good to get away from the Christmas madness once in a while, and especially good to exercise those laughter muscles. Make it a night with friends or a belly aching evening for two for a twist on the festive cheer. l

are almost compulsory family fun at Christmas time, and lay down some truly formative memories for little ones. From the big theatres to the small amateur productions, the choice of stage dramas is huge at this time of year.

Get your skates on! Lace up and take to the ice on a pop up ice rink. This great fun outing caters for all ages, with push along animal characters to steady little skaters, and usually a bar or café for adults and nonskaters to warm their cockles with a drink.

ADULTS ONLY

Get crafty with a wreathmaking workshop. Gather a few friends together for an engaging and festive day making a gloriously

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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

Jacques Offenbach - Belle Lurette

November 10th: Lewes, 20th: Hove, 25th: Eastbourne, December 6th: Bloomsbury Theatre

Live comic opera, fully staged, new English version. New Sussex Opera presents another neglected gem, not staged in the UK for 140 years. Amazingly, Offenbach wrote it at the same time as The Tales of Hoffmann, as he was dying. It had its first performance a month after he died. ‘A musical testament and a musical marvel’ (Operetta Research Centre)

‘I have rarely spent three such happy hours in an opera house”

Opera Now – (NSO’s Princess of Trébizonde 2021)

UNO22 ELEVEN: UNO is ONE

Tuesday 1st to Monday 28th November, Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm, Weds 11am to 2pm, Closed Sundays

A Selection of Art, Craft and Design to Celebrate Our First Birthday. Happy Birthday Gallery Uno! A year on the Sussex Arts Collective’s gallery in Seaford has evolved and matured and continues to thrive. Their ever changing series of month long exhibitions have been fully embraced by their growing number of patrons and visitors and continues with UNO22 ELEVEN. Come along to celebrate their first birthday. You won’t see fireworks but you will see yet more dazzlingly impressive artwork befitting of the occasion.

During this exhibition the featured exhibitor is Alejandro Martinez; a Brighton artist whose spectacular panoramic prints of Sussex views have proved to be a huge hit. Gallery Uno, 14A High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG

Peter Pan at The Hawth

Friday 9th December to Monday 2nd January

This year’s fun-filled pantomime at The Hawth in Crawley is The All New Adventures of Peter Pan. This swashbuckling adventure stars Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders) as evil, dastardly Captain Hook who tries to outwit Karim Zeroual (Strictly Come Dancing and CBBC) as Peter Pan. Rita and Karim will be joined by Crawley regulars Michael J Batchelor and Richard Franks, both returning by popular demand.

The show will feature lots of audience participation and amazing special effects,

The NSO Chorus, St Paul’s Sinfonia, c. Toby Purser, d. David Foster cast includes Monica McGhee, Paul Featherstone, Robin Bailey, Giles Davies, Kristin Finnigan www.NewSussexOpera.org

and promises to be The Hawth’s biggest and most spectacular pantomime ever. The croc is ticking so hook your tickets now! hawth.co.uk

Mediaeval Baebes – MydWynter Tour

Tuesday 20th December

Most recognised for the title track to the renowned ITV series Victoria, the internationally acclaimed Mediaeval Baebes are bringing their MydWynter Tour to St Mary’s Church in Horsham. Weaving their story-telling magic and exalting the true spirit of Christmas with hauntingly joyous music, they will be performing Christmas carol classics, traditional folksongs and

Fri 9 Dec to Mon 2 Jan

showcasing arrangements from their new MydWynter Album.

This timeless show of beguiling choral music, dance, and theatre is accompanied by a dazzling array of exotic and period instruments.

Come join the Mediaeval Baebes for an evening of glorious merriment.

Tickets from: www.mediaevalbaebes.com Follow on social media: facebook.com/mediaevalbaebes

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Tue 20 Dec
Tue 1 to Mon 28 Nov 10, 20, 25 Nov & 6 Dec

Leonardslee Lakes & GardensThe ‘finest woodland gardens in England’

Ablaze with the colours of autumn, the gardens take on a whole new guise. Built over 200 years ago, the Grade I listed gardens are a unique haven in the Sussex High Weald. With over 240-acres to explore, the gardens are a magical place to visit any time of the year with rock garden, sculpture park and

art gallery, rare wallaby colony and a magical world in miniature at the ‘Beyond the Dolls’ House’ exhibition.

Live life in full bloom with an annual membership and get a FREE ticket to our sell-out event, Leonardslee Illuminated! www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk info@leonardsleegardens.co.uk

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Midhurst Rother College

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th December

A Very Victorian Christmas Concert at St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath

Saturday 10th December, 7pm

Performed in Victorian costume by Coro Nuovo choir, the concert includes popular Christmas carols, seasonal readings and poems, and a performance by Sussex Young Musician of the Year, Zoe Barnett on the classical guitar. Festive refreshments will be available during the interval. Tickets are £12.50 in advance and £15.00 at the door Buy online: www.coronuovo.org.uk Email: tickets@coronuovo.org.uk Ticket helpline: 01444 717750

At this year’s Sussex Guild show in Midhurst, you’ll find a colourful feast of creativity to brighten the dark days of winter and provide inspiration for unique and personal seasonal gifts. In the airy communal spaces of Midhurst Rother College you’ll find fifty-five designers exhibiting a wide range of contemporary crafts. Discover exciting batik, ceramics, furniture,

glass, jewellery, knitwear, leatherwork, patchwork, pewter, printmaking, silversmithing, textiles, textile art and woodwork. With free parking and a café serving light refreshments, this event makes seasonal gift shopping as relaxed as possible. The £3 admission ticket allows re-admission throughout the weekend, so there’s time to ponder that extra special purchase or commission. www.thesussexguild.co.uk 01273 479565

Saturday 19th November, 10am to 4.30pm

Over 40 dealers with minerals, gems, fossils, meteorites, flints, books and accessories for sale. Displays and talks, children’s workshop, gold panning and fossil hunt; fluorescent minerals room; mineral and fossil tombola. Refreshments

All paying customers

See Santa in the sky at Brighton i360 this Christmas!

Saturday 3rd to Saturday 24th December

This December, take to the skies with Santa and his Elves, 450ft above Brighton on a Brighton i360 Santa experience. For that extra bit of Christmas tingle, book the Santa Breakfast experience. This magical morning includes a hot breakfast with a craft activity for children, followed by a festive pod journey with

Santa and our Elf Experience hosts, and a gift for every child. If you’re looking for a more unique way to kick off your Christmas festivities, book the Winter Solstice Sunrise experience. A one-of-akind opportunity to capture the sunrise on the shortest day of the year, from 138 metres high in the sky. Book Online at: brightoni360.co.uk/christmas

receive a free raffle ticket to win one of four prizes. First prize is a large plate of 370 million years old Orthoceras (an extinct ammonite) as shown in the picture. Admission £3 adults, £1 children, Rockwatch members free Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road, RH16 1LT Close to the station, free parking at the college

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Chequer Mead Theatre East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3BS Ticket prices £28.50 and concessions £25.50 Box Office: Open Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm Telephone 01342 302000 www.chequermead.org.uk Conducted by Director of Music Major Tony Williams MMus MCGI BMus(Hons)ALCM This Concert is in support of SSAFA www.ssafa.org.uk

SteamLights on Bluebell Railway

Thursday 10th November to Sunday 8th January Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Illuminate the dark landscape and feast your eyes on an amazing light show along the way. Witness the new, big switch on performance as we light up Sheffield Park Station, then enjoy the luxury of your own

compartment with your party.

Journeying across the Sussex countryside under cover of darkness, bringing light and colour as you go, enjoying the festive-themed scenes among the trees and a colourful light show in time with music and narration. Tickets available now! www.bluebell-railway.com 01825 720800

Kinsbrook Farmhouse

Open 7 days a week from 2nd November West Sussex vineyard Kinsbrook has opened the doors to its new farm shop and eatery. Visitors can expect superb local

7 days a

produce and delicious seasonal dishes in a picturesque vineyard setting.

The Kinsbrook Farmhouse boasts a fresh butchery counter and deli as well as a laidback eatery offering brunch and lunch, masterminded by Head Chef Greg Round of Bonhams.

Located in a newly built barn in the heart of the vineyard, come and enjoy a meal and a glass of wine on the balcony overlooking the vines with the South Downs as your backdrop.

Find out more at kinsbrookvineyard.com or follow us @kinsbrookvineyard. Kinsbrook Vineyard, West Chiltington Road, Thakeham, RH20 2RZ

The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair

Sunday 27th November, 11am to 5pm

Now in its 11th year, The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair has its last event at Ardingly for this year at the end of November. With a wealth of clairvoyants, healers, therapists and traders, come and spend an affordable day of love and light at this enlightening event. Free talks and workshops are included in the entry fee of £5.

Lee Petulengro, a regular reader from our Chessington fair is also joining us. Lee is a true Romany Gypsy and comes from one of the oldest known family of palmists and astrologists in the world. Pay cash on arrival or in advance via: https:// buytickets.at/thebigpurplepsychicholisticfair www.psychicandholistic.co.uk

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Evening Roost

Wednesday 9th & Saturday 12th November

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre has a large roosting population of marsh harriers with up to eight harriers roosting in the reedbeds. The harriers arrive after 3.30 pm, visible from the Scrape and Reedbed hides. In the late afternoons also look for large numbers of pied wagtails arriving to roost as well as little egrets roosting in the trees near

the Sand Martin hide.

Arundel is staying open until 5:30 pm on Wed 9 Nov and Sat 12 Nov to allow visitors to watch the Evening Roost. The late opening is included in the regular admission price, which is free if you are a WWT member. Arundel Wetland Centre open every day from 10am-4:30 pm except Christmas Day and we close at 2 pm on Christmas Eve. www.wwt.org.uk/arundel

Chichester Christmas Market

Saturday 3rd to Friday 23rd December

Woodland Crafts Events Management will be transforming East Street and North Street in Chichester with a superb array of Christmas stalls during December. Focusing on quality and individuality, stallholders are carefully selected for this lovely festive event and there’ll be a host of charming gifts, crafts, artwork, and unusual decorations on offer. With scrumptious speciality food and drink to tempt visitors, as well as all the fantastic shops, cafes, and restaurants in the historic city, where better to make your Christmas shopping go with a flourish? www.chichesterchristmasmarket.co.uk email: info@woodlandcrafts.co.uk

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Burgess Hill Choral Society Christmas Concert

Saturday 3rd December, 7.30pm At their Christmas concert Burgess Hill Choral Society will perform Vivaldi’s joyous Gloria and Schubert’s Mass in G accompanied by Mozart Players. There will also be carols for choir and audience including old favourites and some new treats. What better way to celebrate the spirit of Christmas?

Tickets (£14 in advance, £16 on the door, under-18s free) available from Burgess Hill Help Point, on the door, by phone 07522 493966 or at: ticketsource. co.uk/burgesshillchoral

St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0LG For further information visit: www.burgesshillchoral.org

A Georgian Christmas at Quebec House

Open weekends Saturday 26th November to Sunday 18th December, 11am to 2.30pm

Step back in time and experience a traditional Georgian Christmas at Quebec House this festive season. In true Georgian style, the house will be beautifully decorated with natural foliage around every banister and mantlepiece.

Lights of Love at St Michael’s Hospice

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th December

Dedicate a star and remember a loved one this December. St Michael’s Hospice invites you to join them for their annual Lights of Love remembrance events, taking place across eight venues in Hastings and Rother. Add your special star dedication to one of the dedicated Lights of Love trees and watch the lights twinkle at the tree lighting ceremony. Whether your loved one received the care of St Michael’s Hospice or not, all can be remembered at Lights of Love. www.stmichaelshospice.com/ lightsoflove fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com

Roaring fires, a sumptuous Georgian feast and music from the original piano will all add to the festive atmosphere. Sample Georgian-style bakes in the

The Gun Brewery Taproom

Open Thursday to Sunday

The Gun Brewery Taproom can be found in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside at Gun Hill, near Heathfield.

Kitchen and enjoy a boozy hot chocolate in the Coach House. Normal admission applies www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quebec-house

Come and Sing with The Sussex Harmonisers! It’s Free!

Carol Concert Tuesday 13th December Come and join us in Burgess Hill for four Tuesday rehearsals, starting on 15th November, or just come along to the free Carol Concert at St John’s on 13th December. We are a friendly group that sings unaccompanied in four-part harmony. Our female-voice chorus, Sussex A Cappella, rehearses on Monday evenings; our male-voice chorus Sussex

Kings of Harmony rehearse on Tuesdays and invites all voices for this programme. We’d love to sing with you so come and have some fun!

Find information at: sussexharmonisers.org.uk or email: contact@sussexharmonisers.org.uk

St John the Evangelist, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA

Open Thursday to Sunday and serving their full range of (Great Taste Award Winning) Keg and Cask beers, they also offer a selection of delicious wines, soft drinks and amazing street food.

As well as their regular line-up of street food offerings and brewery tours, this month’s events include:

Saturday 5th November Fireside Feast Night, with open fire cooking by Pickle & Brine.

Thursday 17th November Retro Gaming Night. For more information and to see what’s serving visit: www.gunbrewery.co.uk

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Every box we pack we have to sneak away from Mia and Jarvis who use them to build forts Christmas Light Entertainers Face painting Cheeky elf selfie spot Festive trail around the centre SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER | 12.30PM - 4.30PM Join us at Market Place Shopping Centre with More Radio’s Tom & Lou to switch on our Christmas lights! marketplaceshopping.com Christmas Toy Appeal Free eventGiveaways

easy to pinpoint what it is she loves about a dark adventure: the torch.

“Don’t shine it in your eyes…or anyone else’s,” I remind her as she spins round and shines it directly in my eyes. Thanks darling, lights sparkling in my vision.

And if Jarvis gets hold of it, God help us all. He’s like Luke Skywalker wielding his lightsaber in the duel with Darth Vader on Cloud City. Thankfully no hands get chopped off with Jarvis Skywalker wielding the torch.

There is another new love in Mia’s life, and that is her binoculars. Her dad dug out his old childhood pair and gave them

The Whatley clan is playing in the dark this month, but it’s okay because... DARK IS FUN!

At the beginning of November the sun rises at 6.53am and sets at 4.33pm, but by the end of the month it’s not up until 7.42am and climbs back into bed at 3.55pm. That is to say, we are in the dark part of the year.

Plop the barn owl discovers that dark is exciting. That dark is kind, and fun and beautiful as well. And now Mia is discovering this too. Reading this classic children’s story, The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson to Mia has helped her adventurous spirit even more and she is ready to set out in the dark at a moment’s notice.

She has always enjoyed night-time walks and now is the season to do them again – if you wait for it to get dark in the summer it’s a very late walk indeed! It’s

It’s easy to pinpoint what it is she loves about a dark adventure: the torch

to Mia when she started watching a family of foxes that live nearby. Over the summer she has watched them grow from playful cubs into young adults, and now she get annoyed with them for pooing on the pavement. You win some, you lose some. But anyway, the binoculars now come on night-time walks too, “in case of badgers.”

Happily, November is also fireworks night! An excellent opportunity to play in the dark and oooh and aaah at the pretty fireworks. We will be enjoying the obligatory jacket potatoes and sausages as we warm our cheeks by the fire, and the children are mesmerised/ terrified by the sparklers fizzing in their hands.

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I remember taking Mia to a fireworks display and bonfire when she was a little younger, about the same age as Jarvis is now. We stood with her in the sling and waited in the dark and cold, and waited, and waited, until eventually, they lit the fire, lit the fireworks and Mia burst into tears. She hated it. We went home.

Then last year I took her back to the same bonfire and she had the time of her life; screeching around in the dark with her friends and watching the fireworks display tucked up against me, enchanted.

I wonder what Jarvis will make of it all this year; will it be tears or triumph? I’ll let you know… l

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HOME TRUTHS

Rye, East Sussex

THE PROPERTY: An end-terrace cottage, circa mid 1600s

THE OWNERS: Helen and Nick Smith and their children Oscar and Isabella

ROOMS:

Kitchen/dining room, sitting room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite)

With a background in interior PR and now running dog accessories store Harper and Hugo, Helen Smith has a keen eye for design and detail. She was living in a six-bedroom country house set in five acres near Burwash, East Sussex, with husband Nick, and children Oscar and Isabella when she turned her attention to finding a town house in nearby Rye.

“Nick, who’s a banker, started having to work abroad and wanted me to have a project to keep me busy back home,” Helen said. “I used to love visiting Rye and always said to Nick that I’d like to have a house in the citadel. So one day he told me I should arrange to see some properties. I didn’t wait for him to change his mind and immediately arranged five viewings!”

LOCATION:
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The beams in the kitchen/ dining room are a wonderful contrast to the modern cabinets and furniture

Helen saw the potential of an unloved end of terrace full of beams on a cobbled street in the oldest part of town and persuaded Nick that this was the perfect project for her. After nearly losing out to another buyer, who then had to pull out for medical reasons, they secured the house. Helen then set about meticulously planning a complete interior overhaul. Fast forward a few

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“I didn’t wait for him to change his mind and immediately arranged five viewings!”
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months and gone were the yellowed walls, dirty carpets and dated kitchen and bathrooms. In their place, Helen opted for sleek fixtures and fittings, a mixture of walnut-hued wooden floors and sumptuous grey carpets and a palette of muted colours with splashes of rosegold and jewel tones.

Helen selected a modern grey kitchen with ovalshaped island and inspired copper splashback. “The scheme for the kitchen/ dining room came from the three bare-bulb lights that now hang in the dining area with the rose-gold fixtures and navy cords. I loved that colour combination and it gave me the idea for the copper splashback,” she said. The sitting room meanwhile has a feature panelled wall, cleverly constructed in MDF and painted in a dark plum. A multi-coloured velvet sofa and hanging cut-crystal lights add to the sophisticated vibe.

Upstairs, the family bathroom houses a large

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A velvet multicoloured sofa and hanging cut-crystal lights add to the sophisticated vibe

shower with bistro-style tiles plus a reclaimed sideboard, which Helen painted in charcoal paint and transformed into a sink unit. The children’s bedrooms have quirky touches, such as a felt swan head sitting on the wall above Isabella’s bed and a fairground light in Oscar’s room. The attic space has been transformed into the master bedroom suite with a copper-framed

bed and green accents in the geometric wallpaper and soft furnishings.

The overgrown garden has been completely cleared and now features a neat and stylish scheme with artificial grass, plant wall art, an outdoor rug and cushions and sleek seating area. This was no mean feat, given that the only access to the garden is through the house and all the detritus had to be dragged through.

SITTING ROOM

The opulent velvet fabrics and jewel tones give the feel of an exclusive members’ club

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Helen is delighted with the result of all her hard work, so much so, that they are now renting out their main house and spend all their time at the cottage. “We bought the house in Burwash because we wanted what I call a ‘death or divorce’ house – it’s the sort of lifelong home that only comes on the market when someone dies or gets a divorce!” she laughed. However, while the cottage was bought as a weekend home, its irresistible revamp and the fact that Nick is away for weeks at a time for work have led the family, plus dogs Harper and Harry, to moving full time to the cosy cottage.

Helen saw the potential of an unloved end of terrace full of beams on a cobbled street in the oldest part of town

OSCAR’S BEDROOM

Oscar’s room has a playful twist with graffiti-print cushions and an old dodgems fairground light

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Helen cannot fault the location. “It’s so easy when it comes to running errands – everything is on the doorstep. Pretty much every Sunday we go down to the local café for breakfast and if there’s ever an evening when I can’t be bothered to cook we have a big selection of restaurants to choose from. We really do love living here.” l

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Create a comfortable and welcoming space with a rustic inspired look. Sara Whatley guides you on how to bring the outside, in

What do an Alpine ski lodge and a farmhouse kitchen have in common? Oodles of rustic charm, of course. The rustic look speaks of natural materials celebrating the natural world around us, and also champions the use of reclaimed and vintage pieces. Think materials that have been smoothed and worn by the elements – a sea rounded stone or naturally aged beams. Rustic interiors are grounded, calm and full of character and are intent on bringing the outside in.

Embracing the rustic charm will add depth and age to your home, creating interest and talking points too. It is an excellent opportunity to use reclaimed materials and vintage furniture, which not only instantly

bring about a worn and aged look, but are kind to the environment too. These pre-loved materials and furniture will hold a story and history of their own and bring a wholesome feel to a space.

Rustic design represents materials in their simplest, pared back form;

raw, rough, aged and casual. No gleaming chrome here. Materials used in rustic interior design schemes include wood (lots of wood), stone, metal, exposed brick and clay. These natural elements may be used structurally or aesthetically, or both.

To keep a rustic inspired home from appearing too cold and hard, natural fibres in the soft furnishings such as cotton, linen, wool and other tactile fabrics soften up the space. Animal hides also offer a soft edge to the natural environment you have created.

Colour schemes for a natural rustic home tend to swing heavily towards the earthy tones of greens, browns and greys. A fairly neutral colour palette will compliment the natural materials used in the structural design and furniture.

This look works well through all

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seasons, but particularly lends itself to the colder months – hello toasty log cabin! Dress it up for seasonal festive cheer with branches of greenery, fresh holly dripping in bright red berries and twinkly fairy lights wrapped around beams. Fully deck a real Christmas tree for a stunning centrepiece and bring the scent of seasonal pine into the home as well.

GET THE RUSTIC LOOK

Don’t be afraid of second hand. Trawl reclamation yards for wooden beams and floors, flagstones, fireplaces and mantelpieces. Antique shops and flea markets are perfect for finding farmhouse tables, church pews, mismatched dining chairs and tatty high backed armchairs, all desirable elements of a rustic charm home.

Wooden bookcases filled with wellthumbed favourites, ornaments and photos will bring a homely feel, as will an inviting deep cushioned sofa in a soft hued colour.

Keep lighting soft with lots of lamps, large wicker lightshades and pendent lighting hanging from the

Think materials that have been smoothed and worn by the ele ments – a sea rounded stone or naturally aged beams

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ceiling; exposed bulbs or metal shades, chains or ropes to hang the light, perhaps all wrapped around a beautiful piece of wood for a rustic take on a chandelier.

Get crafty! Carve your own wooden candleholders, beat some copper pots, mould a set of clay coffee cups or dip your own beeswax candles. The beauty of rustic décor is the more unrefined it looks, the better. So there is no pressure to produce perfect pieces, just have fun, enjoy the process and add another talking point to your home.

SEASONAL DRESS UP

Decorating a rustic home for Christmas is a joy. Take your cue from nature and deck beams, mantelpieces and banisters with greenery, holly berries, mistletoe and lights. Try spray-painting fir cones white and nestling them into the greenery for a touch of snowy elegance.

Straw star decorations look beautiful strung up in windows, as do bundles of pinecones tied up with ribbon. Opting for colourful red plaid ribbon, which you can also tie in with the greenery and garlands, will bring

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a cosy farmhouse feel. Plaid stockings hung on the mantelpiece look very jolly too.

Scandi inspired decorations go perfectly with a rustic design –think miniature wooden Christmas trees, cut out reindeers and wooden decorations painted red to adorn the Christmas tree.

Soft and gentle lighting provided by a combination of strings of lights, a beaming tree and candles will complete the look for a truly cosy rustic Christmas. Have a look at the Pinecone Perfection feature in this month’s issue on page ? for extra inspiration on how to bring the forest into

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Spaces CHANGING

For a quick and inexpensive update to your home, Adele Trathan has found ten small changes that can totally transform any room

We’d all love to splash the cash on wow factor home renovations, but in the current climate our ability to transform a space with a big budget may find itself hampered by the perpetual rising cost of goods.

The good news is there is another way; adding a few simple and well sourced changes and additions to your current living spaces, with loads of personality but not bank breaking price tags, can breathe life, energy and happiness into the place we call home.

In addition, you’ll also be upstyling your interiors using a personal touch – think vintage, thrift store, bargain buys or even homemade – that you just don’t get when you buy a ready made decorating scheme from a larger home outfitter. Let your personality shine through and make your space into the home of your dreams.

1 FOLLOW THE LIGHT Lamps are the easiest way to positively alter the entire mood and vibe of a room.

They’re usually pretty cheap, come in a range of styles and looks to suit your interior, and the transformation is super quick! Choose from a small table lamp with a little puddle of light to a giant standing lamp that can bring not only brightness to your space but also an interesting talking point too.

2 GO GREEN

Plants will bring life, colour and vitality to an otherwise drab space. They also improve your air quality, making them well

worth the extra care and attention they require. Plants always look happy sitting on windowsills, but also try putting them in unexpected places such as hanging in macramé hangers in the corner of rooms, placed between books on the bookshelf or on counters in the kitchen. And breathe…

3 HANG OUT

Art is a great way to really personalise your home, and you don’t need to spend a fortune to achieve a unique look. Whether it’s a favourite

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record, childhood photo or quirky cartoon that made you smile once, it belongs on your wall. For an eclectic collection of frames trawl through flea markets and car boot fairs for bargain pictures and frames. Go golden and ornate or modern and sleek to really make your artworks sing.

And of course, if you’re feeling really ambitious, get the canvas and paints out and create your very own Jackson Pollock!

4 SHELVE IT

As well as providing an excellent way to maximise storage in a room, shelves have the ability to become a feature in their own right if you fill them with interesting books and mementos. Try arranging books in jacket colour to create rainbows on your shelves, make room for a colourful glass vase or even place a fish tank among the books. Remember – the kookier the better.

5 MAKE A STATEMENT

A really unique piece of furniture can bring an otherwise unremarkable space to life, which is why you need to hunt down that vintage cocktail globe or shabby chic chaise longue, pronto!

Have fun with what you choose, and step outside the usual high street boundaries in selecting items that will really move your space forward – play with dimensions, textures, and colours; furniture styles and historic eras. House clearance might be a good place to look for bargains.

materials, choose something to either compliment your décor scheme or go against the grain and mix it up –perhaps farmhouse and modern, or Scandi and Chinoiserie (a fusion of Eastern and Western design).

7 BELLS & WHISTLES

From vintage doorknobs to bespoke light switches, the attention to detail we put into fixings, handles and

6 GO THROW

Is your sofa looking a little tired? Has your bed seen better days? Or do you just need to cosy up your space for the colder months of the year? Then throw a throw on it! Available in an endless remit of patterns, colours, textures and

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Try arranging books in jacket colour to create rainbows on your shelves

the like can give furniture or cupboards an invigorated new image. These finishing touches are fun to find and place, and like the icing on the cake they can complete a look beautifully. Source these little things from the high street, second hand or online.

8 RUG DOCTOR

A decent rug can really tie a room together, with the chance to complement colour, texture and the type of look you’re going for. And as an added bonus, of course, it can also hide that wine stain from last Christmas! Think about having a seasonal rotation of rugs, for example a sandy rattan rug for the summer months and a deep shaggy one for winter.

9 REFLECT

Mirrors aren’t just for gazing at yourself adoringly, they can also bring light and space to an otherwise gloomy room. Position them towards windows for ultimate light reflecting and bring a feeling of extra space

to your room. If you have the space a huge mirror leant against a wall looks modern, or hang a collection of smaller mirrors together. Just remember to give them an occasional wipe!

10 MAKE IT PERSONAL

you should always feel as if it reflects who you are. This will make you feel ultimately comfortable and relaxed in your home and should fill you with happiness as you look around at all your favourite things. So find your quirk, embrace your inner weirdness, and love your space! l

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November 2022 | SUSSEX LIVING 79 3 Station Road, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8LD 01435 868686 • sales@woodstockfires.co.uk Merry Christmas & A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR The oldest British Range Cooker on the market Esse cookers are all Electric and are available in 6 colours with coloured or stainless-steel lids. The Woodburning Cook Stoves are available in 3 sizes from the Traditional Ironheart through to the Bakeheart and Warm hearts. Woodstock Fires would like to wish all our customers past, present and future Charnwood’s Eco Stoves comply with all the new regulations, there are many different models, colours and sizes available. HEATHFIELD FARMERS’ MARKET farmersmarket@heathfield.net www.heathfield.net/farmers-market Heathfield Farmers’ Market is held on the third Saturday of the month in the Co-op car park at 110 High Street, Heathfield. The market runs from 9am to 12.30pm with FREE parking Every month there is a good selection of stalls selling fresh seasonal local produce including:Bread and cakes, cheese, fish, meats, pies and quiches, fruit & vegetables, homemade Indian cuisine, fresh goats’ milk and cheese, vitality drinks, chilli sauces, plants, herbs and lots more. There are always plenty of craft stalls to browse selling anything from candles and diffusers, to beautiful glass jewellery, so an ideal opportunity to start your Christmas shopping. By shopping at the Farmers’ Market you are supporting local producers. Heathfield Ironmongers Ltd 108 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8JD Tel: 01435 862626 (Est. 1919) CHRISTMAS PROMOTION Home Hardware VW Camper Thermal Insulated Bottle 450ml ........... Special Price..... £13.99 Long Hot Water Bottle with Faux Fur Cover Special Price £22.99 Gold Stars Treat Boxes Special Price £3.99 Fireside Loop Companion Set Special Price £34.99 24 Piece 1/2” Socket Set Special Price £59.99 10 Piece Bungee Set Special Price £13.99 CK Triton XLS Screwdriver Set 5 SL/PZ Special Price £19.19 Colour Coded Combination Spanner Set of 12 Special Price £44.99 Beanie Hat with Rechargeable LED Head Torch Special Price £9.95 Auto Load Trimming Knife with 5 Blades Special Price £4.49 Magma Tool Roll ............................................................. Special Price..... £16.79 Disc Padlock - 60mm Special Price £12.79 Heathfield Auction Rooms Burwash Road, Heathfield TN21 8RA T. 01435 862132 E. auctions@watsonsauctioneers.co.uk Catalogue illustrated online from 3rd November. Viewing details available at www.watsonsauctioneers.co.uk ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLES AUCTION 17TH NOVEMBER AT 9.30AM

Destination: HEATHFIELD

Heathfield is a thriving market town set in stunning surroundings, as Sara Whatley discovers

The origins of the name Heathfield can be traced back to the year 1230

Upon one of the main ridges of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you will find the ancient market town of Heathfield. It sits equidistant to Tunbridge Wells to the north and Eastbourne to the south. It has grown from the original village, Old Heathfield, which is now part of the town, and together with the neighbouring village of Waldron it forms the civil

parish of Heathfield and Waldron. The origins of the name Heathfield can be traced back to the year 1230 when the accounts of the Sheriff for that year record Heathfield as Hatfeld, meaning open land overgrown with heather. Hefful or Heffle are also old names for Heathfield. The area of the Weald is characterised by sandstone ridges

and clay valleys, or ghylls; dense forests, woodland and heathland.

The market charter was granted for Heathfield in February 1316 during the reign of Edward II. On the High Street today you will find a good mix of independent shops and businesses from a cheese and wine monger to hairdressers, fashion boutiques, to a grocer and butcher; this town is well catered for. There is pride in this High Street too; it is neat and tidy with festive bunting and lovely floral displays, adding more charm to the authentic old red brick buildings that line the bustling streets.

In olden times the industry in Heathfield was dependent on

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Pennells Carpets Shuna’s Vintage Clothes

Pennells Carpets is one of the leading flooring retailers in the South East which was established in 1982. They are a family run business, who always aim to put their customers at the forefront. Whether you are a homeowner looking for new carpets to refresh your living space or a business with a need to refurbish your flooring, call Pennells to find out what they can do for you. Carpets and Flooring – it’s what they do!

www.pennellscarpets.com

Tilsmore Court, 89 High Street, Heathfield TN21 8JA 01435 862000

Trading 4U

Located in Heathfield High Street, Trading 4U offers 3 floors of home and garden products. A fantastic range for Christmas, including battery and mains operated indoor and outdoor lighting, Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands. There is a lovely range of quality oak and pine furniture, mattresses, divans, Egyptian cotton bedding, duvets and pillows. Explore the large range of energy saving LED light bulbs and Solar garden lighting at great low prices. Stationary, artist materials, children’s books, photo-frames and great Christmas gifts – you won’t be disappointed with a visit to Trading4U! 58 High St, Heathfield TN21 8JB - 01435 868137

Come and visit Shuna’s Vintage Clothes in Heathfield. Market on Tuesday morning, or by appointment. She has an Aladdins Cave of womens’ clothes and accessories, plus some menswear. Shunas career was in the Fashion and Film industry, as a film costume designer, fashion illustrator and fashion journalist-winning a Bafta and an Oscar nomination. She buys Vintage clothes, including Designer labels, Biba, Ossie Clarke and Oriental embroidered items.

Shuna’s Vintage Heathfield Market, Burwash Road, TN21 8 RA 07831 258582

The Flower Workshop

The Flower Workshop caters for all occasions, whether you are sending flowers to a friend, planning your perfect wedding, or sending your final tribute to a lost loved one. The friendly and experienced team will guide you through selecting and designing stunning floral displays and putting your ideas into reality. With a variety of indoor and outdoor plants, home and giftware, and a daily supply of fresh cut flowers. They also offer a beautiful range of Christmas giftware and door wreaths, as well as hosting Wreath Workshops or DIY kits for you to enjoy in your own home. 3 Ivyholme, Station road, Heathfield TN21 8LB 01435 863333 Facebook/ Instagram – theflowerworkshopheathfield

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ironmongery. From Roman times iron was smelted in this area, up until the final furnace blew out in 1787. Then, larger iron companies took over from the smaller traders in the Weald and Sussex Downs.

For the 8,000 plus people that reside in Heathfield, there is a lot to do. A host of clubs and groups including singing, painting, table tennis, litter picking, youth drama and many more (10 pages worth on www.Heathfield.net) welcome new members and with such a large choice there are activities and interests for all ages.

Music lovers may enjoy the Heathfield Silver Band, which has been making music together for over a hundred years. The aim of the

band is to promote and teach brass band instruments and music to the community, regardless of means or ability. They do this by performing many engagements each year and raising the funds they need, and they have charitable status. Members range from eight years to eighty!

It is said that spring would not start until word from Heathfield had announced it so. A market started in the 1300s at which The Old Woman of Heffle Fair would release a cuckoo

It is said that spring would not start until word from Heathfield had announced it so

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Le Marche

The longest running Anglo/ French market in the South East, held annually in August

New Mill

For the 8,000 plus people that reside in Heathfield, there is a lot to do. A host

from her basket, signifying the end of winter, the height of spring and the coming summer. All of England would listen to the news this crucial cuckoo had to say, and some say they can still hear the first cuckoo singing on the traditional day of the fair, the 14th April. The Heffle Cuckoo Fair was an annual celebration in April held at the original site in Cade Street near Old Heathfield, which closed its doors in 2020. The Old Woman with her basket is so significant to the town she also appears on the Heathfield town sign.

Heathfield is also a wonderful place to explore the outdoors. Once upon a time Heathfield was a stop on the Cuckoo Line railway between Eridge and Polegate, but it closed its doors to passengers in 1965. The old line

Visit this Grade II listed post mill at Cross in Hand, near Heathfield

Heathfield Park Cricket Club

A thriving village club founded in 1878, welcoming new players or just come and watch a match with a drink from the bar

Heathfield Agricultural Show

Next held on 27th May 2023, this show is a real look at country life

is now the Cuckoo Trail, a 14-mile footpath and cycleway that stretches from Hampden Park in Eastbourne to Heathfield. Enjoy a cycle, then stop off in town for a wander round the shops and some well-earned tea and cake. l

worth on www.Heathfield.net) welcome
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All Wrapped Up is a large, independent, family run quality card and gift boutique in Heathfield. Often described by our customers as being an Aladdin’s cave of treasures, we have a reputation of having that ‘something different’ and providing some ‘good old-fashioned service’!

We offer a wide and eclectic range of: Wellbeing, candles and home fragrance Christmas decorations

Cosy hats, gloves and scarves Snug wraps, snoods and ponchos Jewellery, purses and handbags

Extensive range of specialist Christmas cards Glass, china and homeware

Probably the best advent calendar selection in Sussex! Children’s gifts, toys, puzzles and games Great stocking fillers and Secret Santa ideas That ‘elusive’ male gift

We are overflowing with ideas for the whole family Why not pay us a visit?

We might just have it ‘ALL WRAPPED UP’ for you this Christmas!

Visiting us from further afield? Why not make a day of it? With a large varied range of quality independent shops, cafes and restaurants, and ample free parking. Heathfield is a small town with SO much to offer – it might just surprise you!

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DESTINATION: BATTLE

Deep in 1066 Country is Battle, a town renowned for its significant place in history, and much more besides, as Sara Whatley finds out

Roughly 13 miles to the west of Rye you will come to the market town of Battle. This town is named after the most famous battle to take place on English soil, the Battle of Hastings. The bloody battle saw William of Normandy take control of England in 1066, hence this part of Sussex is called 1066 Country.

The town of Battle grew up alongside the battleground and the medieval Battle Abbey. Here, re-enactments are carried out every October, a must for combat re-enactment enthusiasts.

The town of Battle contains a bustling historic High Street of independent shops and businesses. Many unique and individual shops thrive here including craft, wool, and book shops as well as clothes shops and antiques. Local industry and produce is championed here too, with many trading British designed, locally grown and locally brewed products.

Café culture is abundant in Battle with tables spilling out onto the pavements and many enticing tea rooms temping you in with their

mouth-watering window displays. Cosy pubs and stylish restaurants are also plentiful to come by.

The local history of Battle is lengthy and fascinating, discover it all at the Battle Museum of Local History where dinosaur footprints are bought to life,

It is said that Guy Fawkes sourced his gunpowder from the Battle powder mills

artefacts from the Roman Bathhouse are on display and the world’s oldest effigy of Guy Fawkes sits, although just his pearwood head and silk cloak remain.

Bonfire and firework celebrations are a big night out on the calendar in Battle,

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The Railway Country Pub White Sails Boutique & Nice Things

The Railway Country Pub is a friendly, inviting pub with a cosy open fire serving freshly cooked food every day and offering a great selection of ales, beers, fine wines. Located in the heart of 1066 country, next to battle train station, The Railway Pub is a traditional English establishment with something to accommodate everyone.

An ideal place for friends and family to gather over the festive period, to rest and recharge, after exploring the delights of the medieval town of Battle and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

01424 772034 Station Approach, Battle TN33 0DE www.therailwaybattle.co.uk enquiries@therailwaybattle.co.uk

Trinity of Battle

This festive period, step inside the enchanting Trinity of Battle for a joyful Christmas feast with your loved ones, ideally situated in the heart of the historic Battle High Street. Ellie Chapman and her friendly team have curated a contemporary dining menu with a traditional twist for you to enjoy this Christmas. Using locally sourced ingredients, a state of the art smoker machine and cooking on volcanic rocks to bring you the very best quality food and culinary experience from their beautifully unique converted Victorian Chapel. Trinity of Battle offers something for every diner, from a light lunch to a set evening menu,

A lovely, independent small shop based in the heart of beautiful, historic Battle! The range of quality clothes are from Alice Collins, Mistral and Mudd & Water plus they also stock Luella and Melly Jeans. The shop is filled with an eclectic mix of loveliness too. Jewellery, scarves, handbags, hearts, stars and Olsten candles – perfect for Christmas gifts. The upstairs is filled with natural soft furnishings including rugs, cushions, throws and baskets. We pride ourselves on our friendly and fun customer service. Battle High Street continues to thrive, so come and visit for the exciting events that are planned for this Christmas!

51 High St, Battle TN33 0EN www.whitesailsboutique.com 01424 777333

in addition to the A La Carte and Chef’s Specials which change on a daily basis, dependent on the seasonal and freshest ingredients available. Open Wednesday to Saturday every week, 12 till 10.45pm, booking is strongly recommended. Kitchen opening hours are 12 till 9pm. They are proudly wheelchair friendly, dog friendly and close to ample parking at the Mount Street Car Park (TN33 0AR). The Chapel, 55 High Street, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0EN www.trinityofbattle.co.uk 01424 772357

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with the Battle Bonfire Society leading the charge through the town with a fiery procession. It is said that Guy Fawkes sourced his gunpowder from the Battle powder mills, and since 1646 the Battle Bonfire Boyes have been holding annual celebrations each November.

Just outside the town you will stumble into the ancient Battle Great Wood, full of tracks for walking, running, cycling or horse riding. For those wanting a more challenging walk, follow the footsteps of William

the Conqueror on the 31-mile 1066 Country Walk, starting in Pevensey and passing the battlefield en route to Rye.

This well-connected East Sussex town, rich in history and culture and abundant with amenities, is uniquely charming and memorable alike. l

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Battle Tapestry

Find this three-metre depiction of the town’s history in St Mary’s Parish Church, made by 741 stitchers

Battle Festival

Now a major arts and music festival held in the summer with a diverse family friendly focus

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Admire the ruins of the grand abbey, stand on the very spot Kind Harold is said to have died, and admire the battlefield, which is now a peaceful meadow full of wildflowers and birdsong

Keane Trail

Fans of the local super group Keane will delight in the trail through Battle, Bexhill and Hastings which landmarks the journey through their album ‘Strangeland’

Passionate about British made, we curate from a broad portfolio of talented BRITISH designers manufacturing beautiful, useful, affordable, quality products in the British Isles. We seek out those created with sustainable or recycled materials, reuse or recycle at least 90% of our supplier packaging and use 100% renewable electricity, every drop made from British sun, wind and rain. Enjoy a visit to the store for a calming sensory experience –British music plays softly, anything from traditional British jazz or classical, to more contemporary singer-songwriters. An amazing smell pulls you in from the High Street, and

there is always something new to discover and touch, including one-off unique pieces. Pushchair and wheelchair friendly. Dogs welcome. Open Monday to Saturday 10 to 5. BRITISH design BRITISH made 64 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AG www.britishdesignbritishmade.com hello@britishdesignbritishmade.com 01424 777711

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Destination Rye

This characterful and quaint town in 1066 Country will enthral visitors with its history, charm and scenic surroundings, discovers Sara Whatley

As you wend your way down the cobbled streets of central Rye you can practically hear the echoes of smugglers past. Wonky half-timbered houses flank the sides of Mermaid Street, which is something out of a storybook, and add gallons of charm to this medieval coastal town in East Sussex.

This town is built on a murky history of smuggling and maritime conflict and secrets seem to spill out of the nooks and crannies. It was once one of southeast England’s most important ports but today is better known for its colourful history, gastronomic delights, arts scene and antiques shops.

Fresh produce from land and sea make dining in Rye a delight. All requirements are catered for with fine dining restaurants, cosy pubs, and cafes a plenty.

Some of the ancient boltholes date back hundreds of years and a drink in these establishments will be pumped up from the cellar dripping in historic tales.

Shopping in Rye is a unique experience with plenty of independents and boutiques. Art galleries, pottery, and lots of antique shops guarantee finding some hidden treasures and attract both local shoppers and day-trippers alike.

The 150-year-old Rye Market is held every Thursday on Rope Walk. This traditional market holds a variety of stalls including clothing, chutneys and pickles.

Stepping away from the town centre you will find Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Miles of paths afford visitors wonderful access to wildlife and birdwatching in particular. Finish off with a trip to the Rye Harbour

Discovery Centre to explore in detail the natural history of the area. The history of Rye is vast and there are many historic sights to discover. One of them is St Mary’s Church; climb the bell tower to drink in the views of the town’s rooftops and learn the history of the eight bells – looted during a French invasion and taken to France, only to be recovered the following year, in 1378, by men from Rye and Winchelsea who sailed to Normandy, set fire to two towns and reclaimed the bells.

A day or weekend visit to this seaside town will wash away the blues and replace them with wonder, discovery and amazing stories. l

Built on a murky history of smuggling and maritime conflict, secrets seem to spill out of the nooks and crannies

TOP ATTRACTIONS

Lamb House

A Georgian Grade II listed writer’s house museum and former residence of Henry James Camber Sands

Vast golden sandy beach and dunes a short bus ride away from Rye or an invigorating three-mile hike

Rye Castle and the Ypres Tower

Dating from the 13th or 14th century this Grade I listed building was both a prison and a morgue

Romney Marsh Miles of sparsely populated wetlands with a sense of raw isolation. Also home to the Romney Marsh sheep, considered one of the most important and historic breeds

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Rye Chocolates

Rye Chocolates was established in 2016 and has gone from strength to strength from humble beginnings with a small broken chocolate machine from the Welsh valleys. They now create the finest chocolates using only the best ingredients that are sustainably sourced from around the world. The handmade artisan chocolate is single origin; meaning the chocolate comes from a specific area around the world. The team at Rye Chocolates have huge enthusiasm, truckloads of creativity and most importantly, a focus to bring quality handmade chocolate to their customers. They now have roughly 40 flavours, and some of them are seasonal including some delicious Christmas specials. 110 High Street, Rye TN31 7JE www.ryechocolates.co.uk info@ryechocolates.co.uk 01797 225295

Peasmarsh Place Care Home

Peasmarsh Place Care Home is a stunning residential home set in 5 acres of a country estate in Peasmarsh, East Sussex. The residents of the home are supported and cared for by the trained team who provide care 24 hours a day. All of the rooms are en suite and offer luxurious accommodation.

As the home caters for up to twenty elderly residents, staff can assess and fully understand each resident’s needs. Peasmarsh Place offer residential, convalescence and respite stays.

Why not contact the home, arrange a visit, and see what they have to offer?

Email: manager@peasmarshplace.co.uk Phone: 01797 230555 Website: www.peasmarshplace.co.uk

Christmas at Lamb House

Step back in time to Christmas 1900 at Lamb House where Henry James and his family are celebrating a traditional New England Christmas. Henry James, the American author, plays host to his family from New England who have transformed Lamb House. Soak up the sights and scents of a traditional home-made Christmas. Don’t miss the White Parlour where The Oaks Specialist College have taken over with art and decorations inspired by Lamb House.

Open Friday to Tuesday, 11am to 4pm, 28th November until 19th December. Includes late night opening nights. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lamb-house Lamb House, West St, Rye TN31 7ES 01797 222909

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WINTER COLOUR Pots for

Potted displays are well worth the effort, particularly in winter. They add instant colour – and faded plants can be easily removed to make way for new ones, writes Flo Whitaker

When planning a mixed container, it’s important to consider the differing personalities of plants. For instance, there’s no point putting a shade-lover and a sun-worshipper together, as one will undoubtedly suffer. Wallflowers and tulips make jovial companions –both enjoy a bright location and the sharper drainage that a container provides. November is the ideal time to plant tulip bulbs. Some varieties attain 60 cms or more, but shorter types generally work better in pots as they are less prone to wind damage.

Ornamental cabbages come in striking pink and purple hues and will give vivid colour in a sunny spot. Their sculptural rosettes of leaves have a metallic sheen and look particularly handsome after rain – the ‘captured’ raindrops resemble silvery beads of mercury. They are short-lived plants, (and can have a pungent, sprouty aroma!) so be prepared to replace them as the season progresses.

A similar colour scheme for semishade can be created with jewel-like plum and purple pansies, mingled with the evergreen fern, Athyrium ‘Niponicum’, (often sold as ‘Japanese/ Painted’ fern) that bears bold, steely fronds. Winter pansies, along with their daintier viola cousins, are hard to beat. Regular deadheading will keep them blooming for months.

If cool elegance is more your thing, go for pale flowers in silvery grey containers. Faux lead ‘antique’ planters, (fibreglass, usually!) are expensive, but, if you site them away from direct sunlight and sheltered from the worst weather, (a porch, perhaps?) they’ll last for years. White cyclamen, hellebores and variegated ivy makes a classic wintery scheme. Underplant with headily-fragranced white hyacinths and narcissi to keep the display going into spring.

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Narcissi ‘Erlicheer’ is aptly-named; often flowering by mid/late January. Short-stemmed ‘Minnow’, bears dainty flowers around March and is perfect for the front of a large pot. ‘Thalia’ produces several scented blooms per stem and is usefully late-flowering,

If cool elegance is your thing, go for pale flowers in silvery grey containers

(typically April). Unusually for the narcissi family, Thalia enjoys a slightly shaded position.

Any type of container can be utilised, but, remember that small ones are more vulnerable to blowing over – or, in extreme weather, freezing entirely. Large pots offer scope for semipermanent planting schemes, allowing shrubs and herbaceous plants to be

grown with seasonal bedding. Some shrubs will eventually become too large, but can be relocated to a border after a few seasons. Although ‘Twisted Hazel’ sounds like a nasty, spiteful relative from hell, it is, in fact, a delightfully quirky small tree. Properly known as Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’; the bare corkscrew stems give it a unique winter outline. Varieties of Cornus shed their leaves in autumn, leaving architectural upright stems in rich bonfire colours. For shrubs, look no further than super-tough Viburnums and glossy-leaved Skimmias that offer winter berries and scented flowers – so welcome during the toughest months of the year. l

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Adele Trathan invites you to make your own Christmas decorations with foraged finds this year. Perfect for a sustainable and purse-friendly feel good activity to do with friends, family and little ones alike

DIY Moss Wreath

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Achieving a beautifully decorated and enchanting home this Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank, thanks to our seasonal guide on using foraged foliage to create your own fun and festive decorations that will look and feel much better than anything shop bought. All the supplies listed in the feature can be found at your local craft store, market or in a typical British hedgerow or possibly your own garden –another reason to get outside and enjoy your local green space!

YOU WILL NEED

Hoop of metal wire or a piece of thick metal wire A glue gun U shaped pins Hop vines or willow branches Larch or pine sprigs Green garden wire Moss Ivy leaves Eucalyptus sprigs Pinecones

METHOD

Use a metal hoop as a base or take a thick piece of metal wire and bend it around to make a hoop shape, tying the ends together. Then twist hop vines or willow branches around the hoop to create the base shape, using garden wire to secure. Gradually add the moss, larch or pine sprigs, eucalyptus, ivy leaves and pinecones. Using wire, pins and glue to secure them in place as required. Make sure to leave the wreath to dry for a few hours if you have used the glue gun to secure. Tie with a hanging ribbon and hang with pride.

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Natural Inspiration

Let your imagination run wild! Have a look in the garden or potting shed for old containers or glass jars that look fantastic when adorned with sprigs of natural foliage. Use rustic garden string or raffia paper to tie arrangements together. A small bunch of fresh herbs tied together as a table decoration creates a simple but effective display and smells gorgeous too!

YOU WILL NEED

Foliage such as holly, fir, pine and mistletoe

Garden herbs such as rosemary, thyme or similar Pinecones

Garden string

A glue gun

Candles

Spray glitter, if desired Clear glass jars, candleholders or rustic tin containers

METHOD

Using foraged items such as pinecones and leaves or even decorations you already own, secure the decorations around your jars and candleholders using garden string or a glue gun. Make sure to leave the decorations to dry for a few hours if glue was used. Hand write personal festive messages and hang them from the foliage using garden string or add in tied sprigs of fresh herbs to add a fresh scent to your festive table.

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Top Tip

Don’t be afraid to reuse old Christmas decorations or grab a can of spray glitter to jazz up the foraged pinecones, especially if you are looking for more glitzy table decorations!

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Make a mini festive tree using small branches and twigs of larch, fir or pine. Try to find some that still have their pinecones attached for extra interest. The tree makes a fun festive statement placed outside on the front doorstep to welcome guests, or inside the home as a Christmas table decoration. Go ‘au natural’ or add some festive magic with some pretty glittery branches for extra sparkle.

YOU WILL NEED

A stout, straight branch as the central trunk Larch, fir or pine branches and twigs

A bucket or suitable container Garden wire Moss and extra pinecones Glitter and glue (optional)

METHOD

Take the main tree trunk branch and then add the smaller branches, using garden wire to wrap them around the main trunk. Tie the branches towards the top of the trunk with the wire so they hang down and form a tree shape, work all the way around the tree trunk, until you are happy with the shape. Place the bottom of the tree trunk in the middle of the bucket or container and fill around it with earth, pressing the earth down until the trunk is securely in position. Cover the earth with moss and decorate with pinecones. If you want extra sparkle and shine, you can paint some branches with craft glue and sprinkle over with glitter, allow to dry and position for everyone to admire.

Top Tip

It’s easy to identify a larch tree as their branches are adorned with small oval pinecones that remain on the tree throughout the winter even after it has lost its needle-like leaves

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This is a simple way to create a rustic but effective natural door decoration, improvised with various foraged foliage to create a unique wreath. Try using leaves with different textures and shades of green, and if you can find holly or ivy with berries this will give an extra festive twist.

YOU WILL NEED Willow branches (fresh green twigs) Long branches of holly Sprigs of ivy with berries

Pinecones

Garden wire Garden string Thyme

METHOD

Start by bending the willow and long holly branches into a circular shape. Secure these with garden wire and let the ends stick out slightly on both sides. Camouflage the wire at the top by wrapping garden twine over the wire. Twist a fairly long piece of wrapping wire around the pinecones so they are easy to attach. Then use the ivy, pinecones and any other foliage to decorate the lower part of the wreath, securing with wire, working left to center and then right to center. Add a hanging loop to the top of your wreath with garden twine to keep the rustic look.

Willow Wreath

Top Tip

Add in sprigs of thyme to the wreath and enjoy the fresh scent of herbs every time you go through your doorway!

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St. Leonard’s Forest

For November, Robert Veitch went in search for the descendants of the dragon that battled St. Leonard over a millennia ago. There was some success, and doubly so when his friend Donna managed to find a North American immigrant – and they both enjoyed the walk

From Roosthole car park, walk north, over the dropped gate and into the mixed woodland of St. Leonard’s Forest. Continue along the wide hard standing, heading ever so slightly uphill for almost half a mile to the small grassy

‘traffic island’ on the left.

Turn left, almost back on oneself, then downhill and across Inholms Gill. The path climbs gently up the other side, over a few exposed roots and autumnal leaf fall. Just past the

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glade of pine trees on the left, bear right at the fork.

Immediately after, at the 2-way fingerpost turn left and continue for 50m to the cross paths. Bear right here, and along the avenue of silver birches for 200m to the next cross paths. Bear right again, along the pine lined track, down into the dip, then up the other side, passing more pines and a few fir trees.

Eventually a series of tracks meet at an

intersection marked by the gas high pressure pipeline marker post, which ironically looks similar to a giant Swan Vestas match.

‘Along the avenue of silver birches for 200m’

Turn left, due north, along the hard-packed asphalt of Mick Mill’s Race which disappears into “infinity and beyond”

Turn left, due north, along the hard-packed asphalt of Mick Mill’s Race which disappears into “infinity and beyond” as Donna noted with her best Buzz Lightyear impersonation. Modern CGI films aside this long straight stretch is named after an early eighteenth century blatherskite and rumoured smuggler, Michael Mills, who challenged the Devil to a race. Being fleet of foot (possibly from practice outrunning HM Customs and Excise), Michael Mills won the race and kept his soul.

The gradient along Mick Mill’s Race increases almost imperceptibly between the summits of Race Hill and Whitevane Hill during two-thirds of a mile of

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dead straight walking, until the route bears right at the private gates.

Around the bend, tucked behind the giant oak, is the only guaranteed dragon sighting on this walk, in the form of a bench. Resting briefly, eagle eyed Donna spotted the ‘moose head trunk’ across the way.

Continue along the same track, as the barely noticeable gradient climbs High Birch Hill, eventually arriving at another dropped gate, then along the tarmac that precedes the junction with Forest Road.

Cross over to the rusted iron 7-bar gate, nestled between two stone gateposts. Behind it, follow the telegraph poles into the woods, then between lines of stock proof fence to the junction with Tower Road.

Turn right and walk with care along the verge, towards the traffic, which can have busy moments. Over the tarmac brow of Beacon Hill, the walk hits the high point of the day at 150m (492 feet) above sea level before rolling downhill to the crossroads at Colgate.

Cross over carefully into Springfield Lane and follow

Heading east, beyond the only stiles of the day

the quiet road for half a mile to the 3-way fingerpost on the left.

Once over the 2-step stile, then the 1-step stile shortly after, the path continues downhill, alongside the vineyard, then past a redundant stile and into the woods, before emerging at a solitary fingerpost.

Make a way to the water trough beneath the ‘fairy hawthorn’, then along the right side of the field, notionally between the lines of stock proof fencing, which is barely upright in places.

Resting briefly, eagle eyed Donna spotted the ‘moose head trunk’ across the way

The route leads into the woods, downhill over the silver birch trunk to the 2-sleeper bridge across Pyefall Gill. Across the other side, the path ramps up briefly, eases, then continues to a 3-way fingerpost. Turn left, and walk along the path, track, and bricks to the junction with Woodlands Lane.

Cross over and continue along the path to the counter-weighted gate, then through a short boulevard of oaks and along the field boundary to a metal gate and the junction with Grouse Road.

Turn right and walk southwest along the road for three-quarters of a mile to a green footpath sign on the right.

Turn right, between the concrete bollards, heading downhill between the pines and along a carpet of pine needles to Frenchbridge Gill, which is the lowest

Moose head trunk
‘Passing more pines and a few fir trees’
Donna finds the only dragon of the day to be fire sensitive, not fire breathing
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point of the day at 86m (282 feet) above sea level. For those not brave enough to try the rickety bridge (which we don’t recommend) there is a sleeper bridge to the right.

The route heads up the other side, easing off as it bisects a pair of giant pines. Soon after it makes the junction with a pair of fingerposts at Mick’s Cross.

Turn left, then left again almost immediately, then right very soon after.

From here it’s two-thirds of a mile back to the car park and if your luck is in, there may be a person selling well earned refreshments. But if not… just be relieved if the ‘real’ firebreathing dragon left you alone and just eyed you up from afar! l

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Far from home

Up on the South Downs above Eastbourne is a memorial to an American air crew who were killed when their B-24 Liberator crashed in February 1944 – with Remembrance Day approaching we asked Robert Veitch to investigate

To follow the skyward cascades of Butts Lane in Willingdon to the summit at Butts Brow is to be elevated to a place of great beauty and great sacrifice. Barely 350m along the pathway to the south of the car park, among downland tranquillity lies the Liberator Memorial, in remembrance of more hostile times.

The B-24 Liberator was a bomber built by the Consolidated Aircraft Company of San Diego, undergoing its maiden flight on 29th December 1939.

At 66 feet long and 110 feet wide, the Liberator flew with a crew of ten, had a maximum bomb payload of

8,000lbs, and possessed up to 11 fixed machine guns. The four Pratt & Whitney supercharged radial engines could lift the aircraft to a ceiling of 25,000 feet, a maximum speed of 300mph, and a cruising speed of 165175mph. The range was 2,850 miles, depending on

take off weight, which maxed out at 30 tons.

The B-24 Liberator entered service in mid 1941 and would become the world’s most produced bomber aircraft with around 18,500 built during its five year production run.

Along with the B-17 Flying Fortress it was the mainstay of the USAAF bombing campaign in Western Europe.

Over several years, via mergers and acquisitions, the Consolidated Aircraft Company became part of the Boeing Empire, who later

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THE CREW

1st Lt and Pilot, James O. Bolin from Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas

Buried: Cambridge American Cemetery, England

1st Lt and Bombardier, Harold W. Schwab from The Bronx, Bronx County, New York

Buried: Old Saint Raymond’s Cemetery, The Bronx

1st Lt and Co-Pilot, Orville L. Wulff from De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota

Buried: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, in Hennepin County, Minnesota

2nd Lt and Navigator, Edward J. Ackerman from Brooklyn, Kings County, New York

Buried: Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York

T/St and Engineer, James H. Bales from Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee

Buried: Montgomery Cemetery, Old Washington, Tennessee

T/St and Radio Operator, Chester W. Yurick from Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Buried: Cambridge American Cemetery, England

S/St and Gunner, George M. Dewald from Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Buried: Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

S/St and Gunner, Aubrey J. Maloy from Hacoda, Geneva County, Alabama

Buried: Travelers Rest Cemetery, Samson, Alabama

S/St and Gunner, Ralph E. Strait from Saluvia, Fulton County, Pennsylvania

Buried: Cambridge American Cemetery, England

S/St and Gunner, James L. Wilson from Easley, Anderson County, South Carolina

Buried: West View Cemetery, Easley in South Carolina

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RAF Shipdham in Norfolk was the first USAAF heavy bomber base in the UK and home to the 44th Bombardment Group of the 8th USAAF from 10th October 1942, who had decamped from Will Rogers Field in Oklahoma.

Liberator B24 #41-24282 rolled off the production line in November 1942. While still in the USA B24 #4124282 was hit in mid-air by another aircraft while practising formation flying and received damage to her nose section.

She moved to RAF Shipdham during March 1943 as part of 506 Squadron and it was here that B24 #41-24282 would mostly operate from. Like other aircraft, her crew named her; in this case the pilot James Ogden Bolin who was missing his girlfriend, Ruth. B24 #41-24282 became ‘Ruth-less’. Ruth-less was one of the B-24 Liberators that participated in Operation Tidal Wave on 1st August 1943. This low-level daring raid against the Ploiești oil fields of Romania was undertaken at treetop height. Of the 177 B-24s used in the raid, 53 were lost and 55 were damaged, the most costly air raid of WWII. Though much of the damage was repaired within weeks, Soviet troops captured the city in August 1944.

On 2nd February 1944, Ruth-less departed on her final flight from RAF Shipdham at 11:05, bound for a bombing sortie over northern France. The target was a V1 launch site just west of Watten, about 15 miles south, and equidistant

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between Calais and Dunkirk. On her second run Ruth-less was hit by enemy flak. The starboard inboard No.3 engine was knocked out and the starboard outboard No.4 engine began to lose fuel.

Acutely aware of the challenge to make it home, pilot Bolin coaxed Ruth-less across the English Channel, with the aim of landing on the grass airstrip at RAF Friston behind the Seven Sisters. It’s not difficult to imagine the adrenalin fuelled, heady mix of hope,

anguish, and despair aboard the stricken aircraft, as it approached potential safety.

Flying low over Eastbourne and struggling to maintain a viable altitude, local residents including Arthur King could hear the aircraft was in trouble as it began a left turn to line up for final approach. Entering a layer of cloud, Ruth-less was about 4 miles from RAF Friston when Arthur and other residents heard an almighty explosion. It was 15:45.

Eight of the crew died instantly. T/St Bales and S/St Wilson survived the impact but died later in the Prince Alice Hospital in Carew Road, Eastbourne. Ruth-less had crashed agonisingly close to the summit of Butts Brow and had she made it over, there may have been a happier outcome.

In ten homes across the Atlantic, hope for the safe return of their boys from the war would

soon be extinguished, casualties of war, families changed forevermore. Seven of the dead were repatriated while three are buried in the Cambridge American Cemetery, close in Madingley in Cambridgeshire.

Arthur King walked to the crash site every year to lay flowers until 13th May 1995, when he unveiled the Liberator Memorial in a well-attended ceremony. He finally got to lay his flowers at the memorial to those he had honoured for all those years.

There are two surviving B-24s in the UK: one at the RAF Museum Hendon and the other at the Imperial War Museum Duxford.

On Sunday 13th November, people will make their way to this memorial to remember and honour those that gave their lives in battle here, before descending the earthbound cascades from this place of great beauty and sacrifice with a sense of renewed gratitude. l

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The recent London Marathon was Lucy Bushnell’s sixth outing over 26 miles and 385 yards, and she felt it was the last marathon she had left inside her. Her dad had been diagnosed with cancer in August 2018 and admitted to St Catherine’s Hospice for respite care in March 2019. When Lucy learnt the news she thought, “That’s it. I knew I had one marathon left in me and it was so important that it was for my dad, Colin, and the hospice.”

St Catherine’s Hospice provides end of life care and support to terminally ill people and their families across Crawley, Horsham, East Surrey and Mid Sussex. In the fortnight Lucy’s dad was at St Catherine’s the staff made things feel more homely for all the family, as Lucy recalled. “The first time

I visited dad he was outside in a chair enjoying the garden. He loved being outdoors. I also remember watching the Grand National in the lounge with him. At about 4.30pm every afternoon we’d hear a ‘clink, clink’ from afar which was the drinks trolley. We’d often sit and have a drink together. He loved

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questions we had, or dad had, with honesty and care.”

Lucy vividly recalled the day her dad died, but was full of praise for the hospice staff who created enough space for all her family to say their goodbyes. “Even when I left dad’s room screaming, because I couldn’t deal with seeing him like that, the nurses looked after me, the staff were just phenomenal.”

Lucy has often thought about the number of people who have taken on a challenge to fundraise money for St Catherine’s Hospice, those who have gone the extra mile to help provide the resources that allowed the staff to care for Colin, and the rest of Lucy’s family. And… in Lucy’s eyes, “Doing the London Marathon was my way of helping others, my way of helping the staff to continue their amazing work.”

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Stir Up Sunday

Stir-up Sunday is a Victorian tradition where the family would gather together to stir the Christmas pudding mixture five weeks before Christmas, or the last Sunday before advent begins. This recipe, by Mary Goodsell, is a family favourite which evokes fond nostalgic memories

INGREDIENTS

Butter, to grease

100g (3½oz) raisins

50g (2oz) dried cranberries

125g (4½oz) sultanas

125g (4½oz) prunes, chopped

25g (1oz) chopped mixed peel

50ml (2fl oz) fresh orange juice, plus finely grated zest 1 orange 100ml (3½fl oz) Cointreau or brandy

50g (2oz) plain flour

50g (2oz) breadcrumbs

1 large eating apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped

2 tsps ground cinnamon

1 tbsp mixed spice

110g (4oz) dark brown soft sugar

1 large egg, beaten

25g (1oz) vegetarian suet

METHOD

1Place all of the dried fruit into a ceramic or glass bowl with the Cointreau or brandy, orange zest and juice. Cover and leave to soak overnight.

SERVES 8

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Add all of the remaining ingredients, apart from the butter to the bowl and stir well. This is when the family can all join in and each have a stir.

a simmer. Cook for 6 hours. Make sure the pan never boils dry by topping it up with boiling water as necessary.

3

Use the butter to grease a 1.2 litre/2 pint pudding basin and line with a 61cm (24in) piece of muslin. Spoon the mix into the lined basin, pack it down firmly as you go, and level the top. Pull the sides of the muslin around the pudding and secure tightly with string.

4

Tie string around the basin just under the rim and knot to secure.

Then make a handle by bringing the ends of the string over the top of the bowl and tying them to the string on the other side.

5

To cook, put an upturned saucer into a deep pan and then place the basin on top of the saucer. Pour in enough water to reach just over halfway up the sides of the basin, then cover and bring to

6

Remove the pudding from the pan and leave it to cool. Lift it out of the basin, keeping it in its muslin cloth, then wrap in clingfilm and a double layer of kitchen foil. Store in a cool dark place. The pudding will keep for up to one year if wrapped tightly.

7To reheat: return the pudding, still in its muslin, to the pudding basin. Follow the cooking instructions from step 5, but only for two hours, or until hot right through.

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Mulled Wine

One of the many festive traditions that Mary Goodsell looks forward to is preparing seasonal drinks on the stove. Here are three of her tried and tested versions that should keep you warm and merry throughout the festive season

Chianti Classico

INGREDIENTS

2 large oranges 1 lemon 150g (5oz) caster sugar 5 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 whole star anise 2 fresh bay leaves ½ a whole nutmeg, grated or 2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 vanilla pod 2 bottles Chianti or other Italian red wine

METHOD

1 Peel off a few large sections of orange and lemon peel. Put the peel and sugar into a large saucepan and place over a medium heat, then squeeze in the juice of both oranges.

2 Add the cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and the nutmeg. Halve the vanilla pod lengthways and add to the pan, then stir

in just enough red wine to cover the sugar.

3 Let this simmer gently on a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, then bring to the boil. Keep on a rolling boil for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until you’ve got a glossy thick syrup. This method takes a little time but it’s definitely worth it.

4 Once the syrup is ready, turn the heat right down and add the star anise and the rest of the wine. Slowly heat the drink and after around 5 minutes, when it’s warm and delicious, ladle it into heatproof glasses and serve with a garnish of freshly sliced orange or a cinnamon stick.

Festive Fruits (non-alcoholic)

INGREDIENTS

450ml (15fl oz)

pomegranate juice 300ml (10fl oz) apple juice 25g (1oz) golden caster sugar

Handful of frozen blackberries (any frozen berry mix will work) 2 cinnamon sticks plus extra to garnish 1 star anise 4 cloves 3 black peppercorns 1 orange, quartered plus the peel of 1 orange Honey to taste

METHOD

Put both juices, sugar and frozen berries into a heavy based saucepan. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, peppercorns and orange. Heat gently until simmering. Taste test for sweetness, add honey if desired, then strain into heatproof glasses and garnish with a cinnamon stick or some orange peel.

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SERVES 10 SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS

1 bottle of dry red wine 125ml (4fl oz) brandy

orange, sliced into rounds

whole cloves

cinnamon sticks 2 whole star anise 2 to 4 tablespoons of caster sugar or honey to taste

Garnishes; orange or apple slices, fresh cranberries or cinnamon sticks

Add all the ingredients and half of the sugar or honey into a large heavy-based saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over a low heat (do not allow to boil).

Cover, and simmer gently for at least 15 minutes, taste before serving and if desired add the remaining sugar or honey.

Serve in heatproof mugs or glasses, topped with your chosen garnish.

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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Easy

These chocolate truffles are incredibly straight forward to make, and are an impressive dinner party addition, or purse friendly festive gift. Mary Goodsell believes this recipe is ideal for providing a perfect homemade Christmas gift

INGREDIENTS 150g (5oz) milk, dark or white chocolate, roughly chopped 60ml (2fl oz) double cream 15g (½oz) unsalted butter, softened Decorations of your choice

1 Place the chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl and set aside.

2 Pour the cream into a small saucepan and add the butter. Heat gently until it almost comes to the boil. Remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate.

Top Tip

These chocolate truffles will last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and for around 4-6 months in the freezer

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Whisk them both together until melted, creating a smooth ganache.

4 Leave to cool completely. Then cover with cling film or a clean tea towel and chill for 2 hours or until the ganache has set.

5

To shape the truffles, use a small ice cream scoop, melon baller or teaspoon to scoop out balls of the ganache. Carefully roll with your hands to make a smooth truffle ball (you may want to rinse your hands under cold water and dry thoroughly before making these as they will melt quickly from the heat of your hands). Place onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper or into individual mini paper cases and repeat with the remaining ganache.

6 Let your creativity run wild with the decorations. Chopped hazelnuts or pistachios, desiccated coconut, cocoa or beetroot powder all make showstopping truffle decorations.

METHOD
SERVES 12
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differentiating factor in the fiercely competitive food industry,” she writes. She talks about ‘future food resilience’, living in a sustainable society and how the food industry is adapting to our changing eating habits with new technologies. Watch this space.

We all need to eat. Food gives our body energy, helps it to grow, keeps it healthy and also brings us pleasure. Food is one of life’s great joys.

Over the years, but especially in the last few years, our interest in food and nutrition as a nation has grown and grown. Health conscious and environmental choices like cutting down on meat, going vegan and eating locally sourced food is now influencing many people’s shopping lists.

A big movement to eat healthy, plant-based diets is in full swing, and many people have adopted this way of eating. It’s never been easier to find meat and dairy alternatives that are truly delicious and nutritious too. Moderation is the key: you don’t have to totally cut out entire food groups or deny yourself anything if you don’t want to, just adopt a ‘flexitarian’ approach: eat meat only occasionally and the rest of the time enjoy plant-based meals and explore protein alternatives including lentils, beans, nuts and seeds.

New technology is also adapting to our dietary choices. Meat and fish substitutes have evolved to a

new level with lab engineered products now available that are similar in taste, texture and look to the real thing. Alt-protein and cell-cultured food are the food industry’s new buzzwords.

Hanni Rützler, a renowned food analyst and ten times author of The Food Report has suggested that food sustainability is a huge issue to tackle now and into 2023 as well. “Sustainability has clearly become an important

People commonly describe themselves as foodies and our social media feeds are filled with tempting photos of mouth-watering things to eat. Indeed, recipes on social media frequently go viral and make everyone drool over the latest Buddha bowl or tofu seaweed wrap.

Cooking is no longer the domain of the housewife; young and old, male and female, everybody is at it. The purpose of food is no longer seen as simply to fill a gap either. Nowadays it’s more an art form to see how many delicious and interesting flavours one can squeeze into a dish, how many nutritious ingredients can be added and how beautiful and pleasing to the eye a meal can look.

So, what’s your take away from this article?

Eat sustainably where you can, locally where you can, be aware of where your food comes from if you can, but most of all enjoy food for all the nutrition and happiness it gives to our bodies. l

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Cutting down on meat, going vegan and eating locally sourced food is now influencing many people’s shopping lists

Word Ladder

Make your way from SAND to REST by changing one letter on each step to make a new word!

Make your way from SAND to REST by changing one letter on each step to make a new word! SAND REST

ANSWERS:(SAND,SEND,SENT,RENT,REST)

CROSS CODE

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. You have some letters on the grid to start you off. Use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of letters as you identify them. Any letters that are not used have been crossed out on the control grid of letters.

PUZZLES 130 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2022 General Knowledge Crossword #012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Across Clues: 1. Dissolve (4) 5. Brown, fizzy (4) 7. In organisation with (9) 9. Doubled reeded instrument (4) 11. Proposal (5) 12. A valved brass instrument, bass pitch (4) 14. Condition (6) 17. Draw (6) 19. Listing (5) 20. Spirit which can be controlled (5) 21. Retro music player (6) 23. Natural substance; increases endorphins (6) 24. Skin condition (4) 26. Blueprint (5) 28. Obtain (4) 30. Paraphrase (9) 31. End of prayer (4) 32. Wickedness (4) Down Clues: 1. Crispy mexican pancake (4) 2. Ripple (4) 3. Department (6) 4. Title of an emperor of Rome (6) 5. Small unit of money (4) 6. Region (4) 8. Recline (3) 10. Motion and force of projectiles (9) 13. Female dancer (9) 15. Hanging organ on an animal (5) 16. Circular ornament, decorated with jewels (5) 18. Mushrooms (5) 22. Invade (6) 23. 90-180 degrees (6) 24. Bluish-green (4) 25. Receive (4) 27. Atmosphere (3) 28. Impolite (4) 29. Small area of water (4)
A simple process of logic is all that it takes to solve each puzzle in this game. Put the numbers 1 to 9 in each vertical column and each horizontal line. Each number must appear only once in each column and line and in each of the 3x3 boxes in the grid.
Sudoku - #009 SUDOKUWEB • First select a number/operator and than apply it to a sudoku cell. 81 6 7 9 4 3 2 6 9 1 3 4 5 2 1 6 8 5 9 83 2 834 12 458 QUICK CROSSWORD PUZZLE PAGE SUDOKU WORD LADDER SAND This month’s solutions can be found on page 150 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 1 14 2 15 3 16 4 17 5 18 6 19 7 20 8 21 9 22 10 23 11 24 12 25 13 26 N A DR ✕✕✕✕ ✕ ✕✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ CLUES DOWN 1. Crispy Mexican pancake (4) 2. Ripple (4) 3. Department (6) 4. Title of an emperor of Rome (6) 5. Small unit of money (4) 6. Region (4) 8. Recline (3) 10. Motion and force of projectiles (9) 13. Female dancer (9) 15. Hanging organ on an animal (5) 16. Circular ornament, decorated with jewels (5) 18. Mushrooms (5) 22. Invade (6) 23. 90-180 degrees (6) 24. Bluish-green (4) 25. Receive (4) 27. Atmosphere (3) 28. Impolite (4) 29. Small area of water (4) CLUES ACROSS 1. Dissolve (4) 5. Brown, fizzy (4) 7. In organisation with (9) 9. Doubled reeded instrument (4) 11. Proposal (5) 12. A valved brass instrument, bass pitch (4) 14. Condition (6) 17. Draw (6) 19. Listing (5) 20. Spirit which can be controlled (5) 21. Retro music player (6) 23. Natural substance; increases endorphins (6) 24. Skin condition (4) 26. Blueprint (5) 28. Obtain (4) 30. Paraphrase (9) 31. End of prayer (4) 32. Wickedness (4) REST Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number shown in the grid, with the first few entered for you. #010 Codeword 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 4 8 9 10 10 6 6 2 11 6 1 8 3 8 12 6 3 7 5 6 8 11 2 6 10 13 6 4 9 11 6 1 10 3 10 14 8 9 10 13 8 10 1 3 1 6 13 13 8 7 4 3 10 15 16 9 6 9 6 15 3 8 5 16 17 4 9 10 2 18 4 10 3 6 19 6 6 20 8 9 15 6 17 8 9 7 6 3 13 10 9 6 15 10 2 2 10 3 6 3 4 8 21 10 3 13 11 2 8 13 N A RD 123456789101112131415161718192021 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13141516 17181920 21 R A N D A R D N
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Body Talk:

DIABETES

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month so Sara Whatley has looked at the exciting new advances in technology that is powering our fight against diabetes

Diabetes is the chronic disease that comes about when your pancreas either cannot make insulin any longer, or can make it but in small quantities, meaning your body cannot use it effectively.

The spectre of diabetes is one that has become prevalent in recent years, particularly in the type 2 form of the disease, with over 85% of diagnoses being brought about as a result of poor health and lifestyle choices.

Type 1 diabetes, meanwhile, which is generally considered more dangerous, can develop at any age, and is most prevalent in children and adolescents.

Either the use of oral drugs or insulin injections is recommended in order to keep blood sugar levels under control, so it’s with a certain amount of optimism that a number of ground-breaking technological developments look set to make our detection and management of diabetes that much better.

One such tech development is the wider introduction of insulin pumps and smart insulin pens. In the past, a basic insulin pen was used at the onset of symptoms; yet now an insulin pump (a small electronic device that releases the regular insulin your body needs to make it through the day and night) can do the detective work for you, warding off any potential emergencies.

There is also tech that checks blood sugar levels. While basic blood sugar monitors have been around for a while, and do an effective enough job in checking levels outside of regular hospital check-ups every few months, newer tech on the market is making the process much less invasive.

For instance, Flash and CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) devices let you check your blood sugar levels without even the need to prick your finger.

There are also ketone monitors –ketones being poisonous chemicals that develop if there’s not enough insulin in your blood to allow glucose to enter the cells.

Flash and CGM devices let you check your blood sugar levels without even the need to prick your finger

Beyond that, a number of brilliant apps can help you with maintaining weight, exercise and carb counting. Having an AI ally means using the benefit of technology to monitor both what you eat, and how much activity you are undertaking.

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Finally, in a new study announced this summer, people who suffer from type 2 diabetes could be helped to lose weight while they sleep, with a new treatment method.

The new method being tested by scientists will see if breathing lower amounts of oxygen during sleep (something known as hypoxia) could lead to weight loss.

Initial trials are being run at the University of Portsmouth, investigating whether sleeping in special tents that create an environment of lower oxygen in the air is effective at improving blood glucose control, and has a subsequent impact on weight loss.

The evidence suggests hypoxia can reduce appetite and burn more calories in people who have type 2 diabetes. And with people living with type 2 diabetes expected to reach 700 million worldwide by 2045, the effect of this technology on world

People who suffer from type 2 diabetes could be helped to lose weight while they sleep

health could be game-changing.

Dr Ant Shepherd, senior lecturer in the university’s school of sport, health and exercise science, said, “Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes blood glucose levels to become too high.

“While it is possible to lose weight and reduce blood glucose levels through changes in diet and increased exercise, there are a range of factors and barriers which make these lifestyle changes difficult for some people to initiate.

“The use of technology in finding different solutions could therefore be a huge thing and worthy of real investigation.” l

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Sequins, satin, shimmer and shine.

It must be time for Christmas party dressing!

No Christmas party outfit is complete without an element of shimmer and shine, if not the whole outfit. Opt for sparkling accessories, makeup, clothes or shoes to twinkle just as much as the fairy lights on the tree.

Is shimmer your bag? Be as bold as brass in a metallic number. An oversized shirtdress looks fierce paired with chunky boots and an opaque leg. Or for a more low key festive drink at the pub you could opt for jeans and a metallic strappy top.

Elegant satin dresses and long skirts are also in high demand this year and can have the appearance of anything from the 90s slip dress to a flattering bias cut

midi skirt. Demure or racy, the choice is yours. Colour wise, there is lots to choose from in the more neutral tones of champagne, gold and peach, but for a more surprising twist try patterns such as zebra or leopard print. Meow!

Sequins are everywhere at this time of year, adorning dresses, tops, trousers and jackets. Go floor length or short, stretch pants or wide legged, crop top or

This time of year it is not just acceptable but almost compulsory to introduce sparkle into your makeup

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tailored jacket – everything looks festive and cheerful if it’s covered with sequins.

Pare back the full body sequin bling by just having the odd accent here and there; a sequin collar or belt, bag or shoes, or how about sparkling sequin earrings or hair accessory?

A well-cut velvet dress is a thing of curve enhancing beauty and can be styled in so many ways

This time of year it is not just acceptable but almost compulsory to introduce sparkle into your makeup. Start at shimmering eye shadow and see where you end up… You may well be sticking sequins and glitter around your eyes yet!

For those that still want to make an entrance but perhaps of the less shiny variety, the good news is you are well catered for too. Long dresses of various designs –wraparound, pleated skirt or Kimono sleeved – in dramatic forest green are a

seasonal favourite this year. In such an elegant colour it’s hard not to feel sophisticated; all you need is a bright lipstick and a sparkling clutch.

Velvet is notoriously the fabric of this season, and despite it not being shouty, it is always light catching and

luxurious. A well-cut velvet dress is a thing of curve enhancing beauty and can be styled in so many ways. Keep it clean and classic with pearls or step to the darker side with gothic inspired lace and dark eyes. Add a deep red lip for a truly vampire bitten kiss. l

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Language Matters

‘Language matters’ is the first line of the Family Solutions Group report of the same name (October 2022). For example, ‘Custody battle’ – battle language doesn’t lead to problem solving – instead things naturally become defensive and hostile. Instead of ‘custody battle’ how about ‘sorting out how we are going to care for our child(ren)?’

Child Inclusive Mediation

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child… ’was agreed by governments (including ours) around the world in 1989.

problems. There is no need for court. Sometimes separating couples just need a bit of help with communication at the end of a relationship and thereafter. Try mediation or any of the other non-court resolution processes that I offer. We can sort things out in relation to the finances and the care of the children. No need for a battle of words. Or any other kind of battle.

The holidays are arriving in December with Christmas, Hannukah and for Buddhists: Bodhi Day (Buddha’s Enlightenment) being celebrated/marked. Even if these religious holidays mean little to you, many of us will be having time off. The bank holi days fall on the Monday 27th and 28th December, so a 4-day weekend this year. Have you planned what you are doing already or are you thinking there might be another lockdown?

or how often they want to see each parent. Rather that they can send ‘messages’ back to their parents though the mediator.

Caring arrangements for the children are (mostly) not legal

It says what they must do so that children grow as healthy as possible, can learn at school, receive protection, have their views listened to and are treated fairly. All the rights in the Convention apply to every child, no matter who they are or where they come from.’ (Pocket Book of Children’s Rights, UNICEF).

Article 12 – ‘Every child has the right to have a say in all matters affecting them, and to have their views taken seriously.’

Usually the child will be 10 and older but often it is helpful to hear from younger children. In particular, they will skilfully (and subtly) be asked how things are, how are their parents, how are they? How do they see their family? What makes their mum and dad happy? What makes the child happy? What makes them sad?

The holiday season can be challenging as a parent. It’s especially challenging when separated and not having quite sorted out the arrangements. I work with parents using a workbook called, ‘Our Family in Two Homes’ which really helps us think about what’s important and when. It creates an easy way of talking about where the children will be and when. So, when you instruct me as a lawyer or as a mediator you will get one of these workbooks charged at cost price. It’s priceless for both parents to be able to work/think

Whenever parents hear back from their children it is always emotional, sometimes surprising and very often positive.

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Child Inclusive Mediation does just that. It enables the child (with the consent of both parents and the child(ren) to have their views heard. It does not mean that the child will be asked where they want to live

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Research has shown that when young adults are asked what upset them most about their parents break up, it was that they didn’t have a voice. They don’t expect their voice to have affected the outcome but they would just have liked to have had the chance.

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Bonds & Gilts

Bonds and gilts, also known as fixed income investments, are often attractive to investors as a low risk method of investing. Here Lisa de Silva explores what you need to consider before taking the plunge

WHAT ARE BONDS?

Bonds come in many guises, but essentially, they are issued by governments and companies trying to raise money. They are like IOU notes, as investors agree to loan the bond issuer a set amount of money for a defined period, usually several years. In return, the investor earns a fixed rate of interest, known as a ‘coupon’. When the bond matures, the initial capital is repaid in full.

WHAT ARE GILTS?

Gilts are a type of bond issued by the UK government to finance

public spending. The UK government also issues Index-Linked Gilts, where the interest rate paid increases according to the Retail Price Index, to keep in line with inflation.

TRADING BONDS & GILTS

When first launched, bonds are sold to investors through an investment bank or broker, while government

risk, the interest rates available are also relatively low. For higher returns, investors would need to increase the exposure to risk.

After issue, bonds and gilts can be traded on the secondary market, with the price they are bought and sold determined by both interest rates and the perceived solvency levels of the issuer. As there is no centralised stock exchange for the trading of bonds, they are generally traded from one

Investors can choose to invest directly into a bond or to spread the risk, they can invest in a bond fund.

WHY INVEST IN BONDS & GILTS?

On an investment risk scale, bonds generally sit between cash and shares.

Along with helping investors to diversify their portfolio, the advantage of this type of investment is that it is less volatile than the

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WHAT ARE THE RISKS?

All investments involve a level of risk and while this might be lower in the bond market, it’s important to understand the value of bonds can fall in value. What’s more, the bond issuer may be unable to return all or any of your initial capital investment and fail to make the interest payments.

Unlike savings bonds, these bonds are not protected by the UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and if the company goes under, you may lose all your investment.

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market and offers a steady income stream. Owing to these combined benefits, investing in bonds and gilts is often attractive to those approaching retirement or retirees, who are seeking an income from their capital and wish to minimise their investment risk.

There are two variables that will impact the price of bonds: interest rates and the credit quality of the

issuer. If interest rates are falling, bonds become more attractive as they pay a fixed interest rate. Conversely, when interest rates are rising, being locked in becomes unattractive, meaning the market price of bonds will fall. It’s important to understand the relationship between the price and yield when considering this type of fixed income investment.

Having said that, if a company goes bust and if there is any money available, bondholders will be paid out before shareholders who only receive what is left after all the creditors have been paid. Even if a company sees a drop in profit and stops paying dividends, if it can afford to repay the loan and service the debt, bondholders’ investments will remain secure.

One way of assessing the risk/reward profile is to study the credit rating of the issuer. This is an indication of the issuer’s ability to repay the debt and is expressed as AAA, which would be the highest rating, down to C or D, the lowest rating. The lower the credit rating, the higher the level of interest offered but also the higher the risk. l

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With Bonfire Night rapidly approaching, Teddy has been mulling over how the celebrations can spark a mixed reaction for canine fellows, his human translator Helen Stockton playfully explains

Ican’t believe it’s November already and another Bonfire Night looms. ‘Her Indoors’ has pleasant associations with this annual event as it is close to her birthday. When she was a child, her celebrations often used to include bonfires, fireworks and associated revelry, and although her birthdays are, at her age, more a matter for commiseration than partying into the night, she still hankers nostalgically for sparklers in the garden.

Us dogs, however, have a slightly different perspective. For many animals, the loud bangs and flashes cause distress, and my predecessor, Rolo, was not a fan. In his younger days, he used to hunker down in the kitchen with the blinds drawn and the radio on to minimise the impact. When he got older and went deaf, if the curtains were

shut, he was oblivious, so all was well. At least aging has some advantages, something ‘Them Indoors’ would do well to keep in mind!

When they first had me, they anticipated, as I am a rather anxious dog in many ways, that I might be nervous, so they decided to forgo the village bonfire and stay at home. Oddly enough, however, I am completely unperturbed by fireworks, so me and ‘Her Indoors’ sat companionably at the

display. Last year, for the apprentice, Bear, it was her first Bonfire Night, and with the acute senses of the young, she was initially startled by this sudden onslaught of light

I am completely unperturbed by fireworks, so me and ‘Her Indoors’ sat companionably at the window, watching with interest the different colours and sounds

and noise. However, if you’ll excuse the pun, she took her lead from me, and when she saw I was untroubled, she didn’t bother either. This year, we are in a new village, and one that has, in fine Sussex tradition, its own bonfire society. Whilst it is on a smaller scale than the famous celebrations at Lewes, we are interested to see what transpires by way of festivities. As there are presently 35 active bonfire societies, they stagger their events so that only two take place on Bonfire Night. This means we get to enjoy ours a bit earlier than most.

Which leads me onto a final speculation about what kind of firework would best represent myself and the apprentice. I reckon I’d be something static and dignified like Golden Rain, or, like me with my toys, a spinner like a Catherine Wheel. ‘Her Indoors’, rather tastelessly in my opinion, suggested something that makes occasional ‘Ffft’ noises without warning. Would that be traffic lights perchance? Bear is easy; she’d be either a sparkler or a rocket! I’m not sure what ‘Her Indoors’ would be. Do they have one that starts out promisingly but fizzles out early….?

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The world of celebrity culture has always been a toxic, malodorous pool – and the stench is getting worse, reckons Flo Whitaker…

Once upon a time, when ancient relatives at family gatherings quizzed little girls and enquired, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” a reply such as, ‘brain surgeon, fireman or astronaut’, would be dismissed as facetious or downright absurd. Nowadays, the notion of a female neurologist, firefighter or Space Shuttle pilot scarcely raises an eyebrow. Hooray! We’ve come an awfully long way – or have we?

Ask a 10-year-old the same question today and you might receive the disturbing response; “I want to be famous.” Enquire, “Famous for what?” and back comes a shrug, followed by, “Dunno – just famous.” And how will this fame be achieved? Tsk! It’s the Internet, stupid! Start your channel, become an overnight sensation, then rake in oodles of advertising revenue. It’s soooo easy – apparently.

How to respond to such confidence? No one wants to burst the bubble of adolescent optimism. In any

case, youngsters can cite evidence to support their business model; namely, the Kardashians – a family gloriously unencumbered by talent, who’ve somehow managed to turn utter vapidity into a bankable art form, but at what personal cost? A life spent insanely preoccupied with celebrity status; stressing about shoes and clothes, as a small army of lifestyle gurus, wellness coaches and assorted charlatans endeavour to shore-up a perfectly painted visage, as youthful glow inevitably gives way to terrifying middle age. This cannot bode well for robust mental health and it seriously undermines any claims of feminist credentials.

My great-grandmother trod the boards in music halls, smoked, drank, had affairs, numerous children, was financially independent and didn’t give a damn about what people thought. Her ‘eccentric’ personal style meant her clothes were never in – or out of fashion. She would have spat in the face of social media. That’s real girl power.

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