Sussex Living September 2021 by Sussex Living

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September 2021

FOOD & DRINK

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WELLBEING

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Inside... Cover Stories 29 Youthful Lessons In Life

A lifelong education in the Brownies and the Guides

30 Youth Groups In Action

Suggestions for learning extra-curricular life lessons

81 The Ember Strikes Back

A social history of the fireplace through the ages

89 Eternal Blooms

Fake flowers are better than you might think

125 An Indian Table

121 Wine Time The not-so-secret story of wine in Sussex

125 An Indian Table

Bryony Hill shares her Indian heritage and recipes

135 Wellbeing

Lisa de Silva on the need for a work / life balance

Features 9

Restoration Drama

An 18th century home in Bexhill-on-Sea

25 Createspace Garden Rooms

A clever way to extend your living space

36 Connecting Stories

The work of the National Literary Trust

43 Find Your Voice

Sara Whatley extolls the virtues of singing

47 Voices In Unison

The gloriously melodic history of Sussex Chorus

54 Woodhouse Butchery A cut above the rest in Haywards Heath 57 Spotlight Events

The Ember Strikes Back

Some of the best events in Sussex this September

Editor’s Comment

Back to school time! Children may be starting school, moving up to secondary school or heading off to university. Have a look at our education pages and you might also be inspired to start learning again. Whether for pleasure, or for a change of career, many people are evaluating their work/life balance as Lisa de Silva explains in our wellbeing feature. Harvest time is approaching so we also explore the growth of vineyards in Sussex and have a chat to Bryony Hill about how she discovered historic recipes from her families’ time spent in India. It’s a work, rest and play month!

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61 Sussex Archaeological Society Celebrating 175 years of sifting through time 66 Star Attraction Falling in love with a Georgian home near Lewes 99 Life’s A Beech Robert Veitch goes off in search of a leviathan 113 Sporty Sussex The merits of badminton, sailing, rugby & ploughing 117 Christmas in September? Start early and get ahead of Santa with these ideas 147 Safe And Well Visits The resumption of home visits from our Fire Services 149 Wishes For Children The work of Children with Cancer Fund – Polegate 150 Fabulous Fast Food The many upsides of meals on wheels

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95 Blooming Times Flo Whitaker applauds the ‘unfashionable’ hydrangea 107 Balcombe to Haywards Heath Walk

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Railways, viaducts, rivers and kissing gates

132 Easy 4-Spice Chicken Curry

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141 Beauty

How to be ethical, conscious and fashionable

142 The Keep

Taking afternoon tea in Newick in 1899

144 Have You Got The Willpower?

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153 Money Matters

Blooming Times

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156 It’s A Dog’s Life

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158 Puzzle Page 160 If You Ask Me

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Classifieds 162 Love Local Directory 170 Contributors List

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In contrast to the slightly rustic style of the kitchen they wanted the dining room to be more formal and elegant. To achieve this they needed to make some more space and took down the partition that formed a dark narrow passageway leading to the stairs. The panelling was reused to line the walls and painted a pale sage green. They wanted simple and unfussy traditional English country furniture and searched for pieces in antique shops, flea markets and auction rooms. The interior is shaded because the houses were built very close together, and to get as much light into the rooms as possible they chose wooden shutters for the windows instead of blinds and drapes

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hen Douglas Yeates and Harry Tedstone got the keys to their new house one spring day some years ago they remember saying how lovely it looked. The pretty white weather boarded house is tucked away off the old high street of the historic heart of Bexhill Old Town with its lovely old church and ruins of a manor house nearby. “There was nothing superficially wrong with the house, but then we decided to put in some damp proofing

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and within two days we had totally wrecked it!” recalled Douglas. “Each time something was uncovered we found yet another repair was necessary.” As a passionate cook one of the things that had attracted Douglas to the house was the Aga, however he soon discovered that there was so much wrong with it that it wasn’t worth repairing. “I really wanted to keep it but it wasn’t meant to be,” said Douglas wistfully. A new country-style fitted kitchen improved the working space and a range cooker in the chimney breast replaced the redundant Aga.

LOCATION: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex THE OWNERS: Douglas Yeates owns a location catering company and Harry Tedstone is a solicitor; they share their home with their dog Jasper, a Parson Russell terrier THE PROPERTY: The house is part timber frame, brick and weatherboard. Built around 1720, it has two staircases that suggest it was two separate dwellings or shops with living accommodation above. During the 1960s it was a pet shop and was subsequently converted into one detached house ROOMS: Kitchen, dining room, sitting room, cloakroom, stairs to landing bathroom, shower room, 3 bedrooms and dressing room

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A narrow passageway leading to the stairs was partitioned from the dining room with wooden panelling but it served little purpose, making the passageway very dark and the room poky and badly proportioned. To enlarge the room, the panelling was removed and used to line the walls. Painted a pale sage green and

The kitchen chairs came from a friend in the antiques trade which they painted to match the old French farmhouse table

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The custom-made dresser was designed with shelf space to store their mixer and display a copper bain marie and Douglas’ professional saucepans

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The old kitchen came out along with the Aga and was replaced with a modern one in a style sympathetic to the building. The appliances are modern but the traditional butlers sink and fitted dresser look like original fittings. Painted in an off white with strawberry pink walls it’s an efficient working space that is also comfortable and cheery

SITTING ROOM A palette of soft taupe combined with natural tones of teal and leaf green create a calm and pleasing atmosphere

Each time something was uncovered we found yet another repair was necessary furnished with carefully chosen pieces of furniture the room is perfectly in keeping with the period feel of the house but is now a useful size for formal entertaining. Nearly a year later with the renovations almost finished Douglas noticed a puddle of water in the fireplace of the sitting room. An underfloor pipe encased in concrete had been seeping unnoticed for years and had to be dug out. Once again the house was in turmoil

STAIRCASE The staircase was painted in grey and the sisal stair runner has a black webbing binding

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“One of our favourite possessions is the antique bedspread. We went to a family wedding and stayed with Harry’s mum and she was busy clearing out her cupboards,” said Douglas. “We brought back loads of things to put in our cupboards including the crewel work bedspread. It was made by a distant great great aunt about a hundred years ago.”

After two years of hard work and many setbacks they are delighted with the result

A pergola provides a shady corner in the courtyard garden with an old oak settle and French style garden chairs for informal dining. Plants in terracotta pots are ideal for low maintenance plantings

with builders everywhere and huge dehumidifiers drying the floor. “It was a pain but looking on the bright side it was a good opportunity to put in new central heating. Luckily we were able to reuse the floorboards and once the floor was back down I painted a decorative pattern over the top,” added Douglas stoically. Upstairs the main bedroom is simply furnished in neutral tones. Having worked in the antiques trade Douglas bought and restored several pieces of furniture in the house, including the yellow chest of drawers. “Once all the old paint was stripped off

Lessons learned

“We planned to knock out the pantry to gain some extra space, but discovered that one of the walls was supporting the stairs. In hindsight we are pleased we saved the pantry because it is so handy for storage.”

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I discovered that one of the drawers had a huge split in the wood and had been filled. I gave it a crackle glaze finish and painted the scroll design to disguise it,’ he said. After a lot of deliberation over the wallpaper for the guest bedroom Harry found the perfect pattern. “We had spent so much money on having things done by tradesmen that we decided to do the paperhanging ourselves. But I’m not that

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YOUTHFUL LESSONS I for Life can remember looking forward to Brownies and being dropped off at the local Village Hall on a Tuesday after school, to take part in all sorts of activities and spend time with new friends. It was different to time spent at school, which was more structured and disciplined. We were encouraged to observe the Brownie guide law and ‘promise to do our best.’ We were also allowed the freedom to develop less academic pursuits and encouraged to earn our badges. How proud I felt when I accomplished a new task to earn another badge. I became a collector of badges; each one lovingly sown on to my sleeve as an emblem of honour.

How proud I felt when I accomplished a new task to earn another badge I remember discovering I had a talent for drawing and my work was credited as ‘being extremely sensitive’ (well that’s what the certificate said). This encouraged me through my youth and beyond to explore my artistic capabilities. I learnt how to make a campfire and cook dinner over it. Afterward, all the Brownies would all sit around that fire singing songs together, such as ‘Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree.’ It might not have been the most tuneful but we felt united with a sense of belonging.

It may be many moons ago, but Adele Trathan retains vivid memories of being a Brownie and then a Girl Guide, and looks back at the lifelong lessons she learnt in her youth

As time progressed, I moved up to become a Girl Guide and felt very grown-up. However, the new spotless blue uniform was devoid of badges so once again I pursued the lessons of life in badges on the sleeve. I learnt basic first aid, cooking, ironing and many other simple but important skills that gave me elementary abilities and developed a much-needed confidence in myself. The skills needed these days maybe quite different to those of my time, but youth groups evolve and still teach a much-needed, modern skill set, away

from the classroom. More importantly they nurture children to become wellrounded and adjusted young adults, that enjoy being part of a group that works together. The encouragement to work as a team and support each other promotes life-long friendships, develops life-skills and helps individuals understand a sense of good citizenship. Thankfully, youth organisations and clubs remain as popular as ever. Many have waiting lists and need willing adult volunteers to help encourage future generations to thrive. Each child is an individual and will respond best to a group that unites their interests and needs. After looking at different organisations its possible to select an appropriate group that will stimulate and encourage growth and confidence in a child and carry them well into adulthood. Even at my age, I know my time in the Brownies and Girl Guides was time well spent. They gave me the tools that helped me develop fundamental life skills and self-assurance for which I will be eternally grateful. Even to this day I still ‘Promise to do my best!’ l September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 29

EDUCATION

Youth Groups in Action The range of youth organisations available to the children of Sussex is vast and covers a multitude of interests so we asked Robert Veitch to offer some thoughts on a few of them

Youth Clubs There’s often far more going on at a youth club than those passing by might realise and these agents for social change sometimes miss out on the credit they deserve

a climbing wall, team-building games, crafts or cooking, there are many things to learn and enjoy, things that counter that teenage refrain repeated through the decades, ‘There’s nothing to do around here.’ Outreach work for youths in challenging situations or from challenging backgrounds can also take

place. The youth club can be an agent for social change, empowering young people to make positive decisions and make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. The charities UK Youth and Sussex Clubs for Young People help facilitate youth clubs across the county. l www.sussexcyp.org.uk www.ukyouth.org

In 1960 a government report outlined a need for activities outside of school to be provided by local authorities. This led to the creation of youth centres and youth workers across the country to be available to all who need them. Youth clubs offer a vast range of activities and aim to empower young people to be the best they can be through fun activities – any child attending is almost certain to find something to learn and to enjoy that they can take with them into adulthood. Whether it’s a fishing trip, time on

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Being a 21st century cub is primarily about having fun while learning a few essential life skills for children aged 8 – 10½ Cub Scouts is the most popular section of Scouting with over 8,100 packs nationwide. It used to be the entry level into Scouting, but these days Beavers, for children aged 6-8 is the first port of call. A Cub Scout leader is known as Akela, a name taken from Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book and in line with the theme helpers follow in line with names like Bagheera, Baloo and Rikki. Cubs are bonded in sixes with a Sixer as leader and a Seconder to help. They are usually two of the older boys. The Sixer has responsibility and shows leadership,

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helping those under his command to learn the way. Long before peer-to-peer learning was a phrase the Cubs were on the case. Sure, learning knots still takes place, but so do camps, cooking, badges, wide games, fires and a whole host of practical skills that former Cubs might find more useful further down the line, than their attempts

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Chess Club The origins of Chess are Indian and Persian; today it is a board game that can be played by everyone from granddaughter to Grandmaster Chess is a game of strategy that can be played by anyone who has the enthusiasm to spend the time it takes to get to grips with the rules. After that, tactics and styles of play can become increasingly complex. A chessboard has 64 squares, set in a grid of 8 ranks x 8 files. Each player starts with 16 pieces consisting of 8 pawns, 2 rooks, 2 knights, 2 bishops, 1 queen and a king. The aim is to capture your opponent’s king. Chess has many educative qualities,

Guides Where Cubs and Scouts are mixed, Guides is solely for girls aged 1014, offering life relevant skills, friendships and plenty of fun along the way Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK, with nearly a third of a million members. They’re active in every part of the UK

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exercising both sides of the brain and promoting neural connections. It improves problem-solving skills, can raise IQ and improve memory function. It’s also fun. Whether it’s an enjoyable step up from draughts, or a civilised war across a board in the most polite of settings is up to the players and the level they play. There are Chess clubs in East Grinstead, Brighton & Hove, Worthing, Bognor & Arun, Horsham, and Hastings & St. Leonards. Junior players can receive coaching to improve their

play while serious players can become involved in leagues. The 1972 World Chess Championship between the Soviet, Boris Spassky, and the American, Bobby Fischer, in Iceland, was tagged ‘Match of the Century’ and had more than a whiff of Cold War atmosphere about it. No Brit has ever been World Chess Champion, but of course, she or he might be living under your roof, just needing a nudge to make the first move. l www.sussexjuniorchess.org

with more than 25,000 groups meeting weekly, powered by over 80,000 volunteers. Worldwide, there are more than 10 million girls and young women from 152 countries. Guides operate in units run by an adult unit leader. Units are made up of patrols containing 4-8 guides, run by a patrol leader and patrol seconder. Guides offer the chance for girls

to learn a multitude of skills, unearth hidden talents, develop self-confidence, make life-long friendships, develop leadership skills, teamwork and of course to have fun. There are six theme awards; be well, express myself, know myself, have adventure, take actions and skills for my future. The bright blues and reds of 21st century hoodies and polo shirts have replaced those more severe looking blue blouses, skirts and hats of yesteryear. But some things remain and badges are one of them. Your daughter can choose from 93 including Conscious Consumer, Geocaching, First Aid, Human Rights and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. World Thinking Day takes place annually on the 22nd February, and asks Guides to think of each other and to consider issues relevant to them as well as around the world. If the Guides was good enough to teach the Queen a few things, they’re good enough for every girl. l www.ggsussexeast.org.uk www.girlguidingsussexwest.org.uk

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Sea Scouts Did recent Olympic water sports excite your child? Have they got too much energy and an inquisitive nature? The Sea Scouts may be the organisation for them There’s something life enhancing about inhaling an airborne essence of salt, of a marine environment thick with nervous anticipation as the rigging on a dinghy mast flaps frenetically in the coastal breeze. Such is life on the ocean wave, or for Sea Scouts – inland coastal waters and estuaries. The first Sea Scout camp took place in 1909, in Hampshire, and activities then as now were water based and

involved boating, canoeing, kayaking, motorboats, sailing and navigation, in addition to regular scouting activities In Robert Baden-Powell’s book Scouting For Boys he declared that a Scout should be able to bring a boat alongside another boat, pier, or jetty. Although it was his lesser known brother, Warington, who had a more fundamental involvement in the early days of the Sea Scouts But this particular skill and many others are not just taught for fun.

Educating young Sea Scouts about boats, navigation, safety, responsibility and teamwork are practical lessons for life. As with all Scouts, personal development and a positive contribution to society underpin the entire organisation, running through it like a stick of seaside rock. A Sea Scout is recruited at 10½ years old, and at 14 can become a Sea Explorer through to 18 years of age. Sea Scout troops are scattered along the Sussex coast. l www.scouts.org.uk

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CONNECTING L STORIES aunched in January 2021 and delivered by the National Literacy Trust, the Arts Council England-funded project ‘Connecting Stories’ has increased children and young people’s access to literary experiences and books. The Connecting Stories campaign extended across the nation and worked within the 14 local areas supported by the National Literacy Trust, including Hastings. A momentous 26 publishers and 55 authors supported the project, which engaged over 95,000 people. The National Literacy Trust Hub in Hastings was launched in January 2019, working with local partners and communities to raise awareness of the importance of literacy while improving school readiness in the early years, primary school reading levels and encouraging reading for pleasure. Eighteen schools in Sussex were supported by Connecting Stories

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Campaign Manager of ‘Connecting Stories’ Ali Hemsley explains how the National Literacy Trust have brought collaborated events to local children, that encourage them to embrace the joys of reading and writing through a calendar of exciting activities, including book donations and virtual event invitations. Hub partner and supporter Bloomsbury Publishing and two of their authors, Michelle Robinson and Lesley Parr, championed reading and creative writing in the Hastings community, alongside additional cross-Hub authors such as Matt Lucas, Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell and Anthony Horowitz. To

further support the goal of encouraging children to become readers and writers, publisher Bloomsbury also donated more than 400 books to the Hastings area, on top of the thousands they donated to the town during the pandemic in 2020 Following the launch of Connecting Stories in spring, children in Hastings age 7 to 11 were invited to take part in a creative writing competition, with the theme ‘Discovery’. Their entries were displayed in an online exhibition, supported by Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, and published in an anthology. Local teachers declared that the exciting opportunity for children to see their work published made a ‘huge impact’ on improving the confidence of their classes, and provided a sense of purpose during a time of remote learning. When returning to school, children watched the virtual exhibition and launch video in assemblies and it

Local teachers declared that the exciting opportunity for children to see their work published made a ‘huge impact’ on improving the confidence of their classes

‘connected the lockdown experience with the real-life experience.’ Businesses and schools in Hastings joined together on 10th May to kick off ‘World Mental Health Awareness Week’ with a 10 minute read-a-long to improve wellbeing. Awardwinning author Anthony Horowitz visited schools virtually to share his love of writing and reading with the children. He explained that

he finds reading, “a wonderful way to escape from the world into a safer, happier, more enjoyable place” and encouraged the children to follow their passions and to always do what they love. A further highlight of Connecting Stories in Hastings was the celebration of ‘Pirate Week’ with a selection of incredible piratethemed online events and an exciting competition.

Authors Thomas Taylor, Laura James, A F Harrold, Caryl Hart and Bethan Woollvin led workshops for children in Key Stages 1 and 2, and took part in Q&A sessions. In his live-stream event, Thomas Taylor

inspired children by sharing his love for beachcombing, and how it’s influenced his writing. Children were excited to see the ‘Mermaid’s Tear’ that he discovered and hear him read from his book Malamander, whose fantasy town Eerie-on-Sea was inspired by Hastings. The National Literacy Trust extends their gratitude to Arts Council England as well as the publishers, authors, businesses, schools, families and communities who supported the project and are pleased to share that the Connecting Stories initiative will continue into 2022. l To stay up to date with activities in Hastings and the surrounding area, visit literacytrust.org.uk/hastings

Welcome to Chailey School Everyone the best they can be

Chailey School is a thriving secondary school of approximately 800 students from 11 to 16 years of age. Our vision is ‘everyone the best they can be’. We believe in traditional values and these underpin life in the school. The key personal attributes of kindness, independence, resilience, creativity,

community and participation are encouraged and promoted through the formal curriculum and extensive extra -curricular programme. We have high expectations of students in both their work and behaviour and all students are known as individuals. Whatever a student’s talents or abilities, our

reputation as an inclusive school ensures that all needs are met – for those who are gifted and talented and for those who need additional support. The true measure of our success is seeing a school full of happy, confident, independent young people, fully engaged in their education.

If you would like to see the school in action, please do call to arrange a visit: 01273 890407 www.chaileyschool.org

Open Event: Thursday 30th September 2021 Please check our website for updates on the arrangements for our Open Event in September. Open Mornings: Week commencing 4th October and 11th October 2021. Please contact our reception team to book a place. THE STUDENTS, STAFF AND GOVERNORS LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU.

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We are expanding our age range to 16+, beginning with our first cohort of Year 9’s in 2023! Find out more at our next

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veryone, of all ages and all voice abilities, can enjoy and benefit from singing. Music is an amazing form of selfexpression and singing in particular, with our own musical instrument – our voice – can be pure joy. The health benefits of singing are astounding and scientifically proven. Singing is one of the best stress relievers there is, as it helps get happy brain chemicals pumping around our system, flooding our bodies with feel good endorphins. Breathing deeply, right into the diaphragm, supports singing and vocal chords, and also refreshes oxygen in the blood stream – another great health benefit. Singing also helps with focus, confidence, self esteem, lung capacity, mental wellbeing, a sense of belonging and connection,

Singing is one of the best stress relievers there is

The benefits of singing are numerous but most of all it’s a joyful and fun activity which anyone can have a go at! Sara Whatley explores singing for all ages better sleep, posture, but most of all it is so much fun! Children have a natural affinity with music. It makes them light up! When they are really little rhythm gets their little behinds bopping and they love to clap along. My children have both loved going to rhyme time sessions at the local library where we all sing nursery rhymes and

shake rattles. Even as newborn babies, singing is vital to communication – after all babies in the womb listen to their parent’s voices talking and singing – and singing, or cooing, is one way they communicate with us. As children get to school age, singing becomes an important part of their education. It is a vital introduction to wider musical understanding, as well as helping them to grow confident in the classroom. It also has a calming and focusing effect and can help with wider learning overall. And, of course… it’s the perfect way to let your hair down in the midst of serious study! Singing sets the pathway for a life-long love of music and may help inspire children to choose a musical instrument to specialise in and take their musical journeys further. School choirs are brilliant for children to participate in, and bond with their peers. If they have a natural affinity for it, they may even want to progress to the stage, to drama productions and solo singing. September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 43

Singing in choirs for adults is equally bonding and fun. It’s magical when a harmonious sound is created by your own voices and so satisfying to master a new piece. Learning new pieces of music and songs keeps the ‘old grey matter’ fit and healthy too. In fact, when we sing, we use the left side of

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our brain for the lyrics and the right side of our brain for the melody. This means that the action of singing lights up both sides of the brain and new neural pathways can be built between the hemispheres. Given this scientific understanding of singing, it’s unsurprising to learn

My children have both loved going to rhyme time sessions at the local library that singing can be a powerful tool in dementia care. Songs from the past may come to the surface

and long forgotten lyrics trip off the tongue to the delight of the singer. Music seems to help unlock memories in ways other communication cannot. It is also soothing and creates a happy and relaxed atmosphere for those living with dementia and their carers too. I’ve been singing in choirs for years and after every rehearsal I feel relaxed, stimulated, happy and light. I have made some lovely friends and enjoyed the social side of the choir life as well as benefitting from the music. It’s easy to fit singing into a busy schedule as you can practice (almost) anywhere but most of all I get so much enjoyment out of it. Working towards a performance gives the choir a focus and the satisfaction of a performance well done is huge. In fact, the singers get as much enjoyment out of it as the audience do! l

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rom small seminars, training sessions and meetings to large corporate conferences, Ardingly College is the ideal venue. Built in the 1800s, the College is steeped in history and set in 250 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside only 12 miles south of London Gatwick airport and 35 miles from London Heathrow.

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inging brings joy to the world. Everyone can fill their lungs and belt out a good tune, but what is even more wonderful is joining together and singing in unison. Sadly, for the last 18 months, choirs and public singing has been banned, but this seems to be behind us now. I spoke to Rob Drake, the Chairman of Sussex Chorus choir, about their return to normality. “The anticipation is high within our 70 members,” he told me. “We can’t wait to get back to it, not just for our voices but for the social and health side of things too.” The members of Sussex Chorus are especially giddy this year as they are celebrating their 100 years as a choir. However, the celebrations will be a little toned down this year, with the big centenary concerts planned for March and June 2022. “September will hopefully see the start of rehearsals in preparation for our Christmas concert,” said Rob. “After 18 months of no singing we all need to build our voices back up again and singing Christmas songs is

After a tough 18 months for choirs all around the world things are hopefully looking up for singers, something the Sussex Chorus choir are very excited about. Sara Whatley looks at their story

the perfect way to do that.” Sussex Chorus started life as The Ditchling W.I. Choral Society, which was formed in the summer of 1921 within the Ditchling Women’s Institute, by Lucy Torry, wife of the Rector of Streat Church and St Martin’s Church, Westmeston, to compete in the 1923 Lewes Music Festival. The first rehearsal

We can’t wait to get back to it, not just for our voices but for the social and health side of things too took place in the afternoon of Thursday 2nd November 1922. On 5th December the Ditchling Choir was formally recognised by the W.I. with

Mrs Torry as conductor. It appears men were permitted to join the choir, as honorary members, in order to provide a balanced sound. The choir went on to win two 1st prizes and one 2nd in an open competition at the 1923 Festival. Two years later the choir won two Certificates of Merit and three passes, totalling 705 marks, the highest in the competition for the third year running. This entitled the Choir to retain the Lady Monk Bretton’s Challenge Picture and maintain the old tradition as quoted from an extract of the W.I. minutes on 22nd April 1925, ‘Bolney for Ringers, Ditchling for Singers!’ The picture was hung in the old Ditchling village hall but was lost when the hall was rebuilt in 1973. The choir continued under the conductorship of Kathleen Kenning for the next thirty years, continuing to win prizes in the Lewes Music Festivals. The baton was passed onto Muriel Philpott whose husband, Anthony Philpott, was BBC Producer of the then very popular BBC Light Programme, Friday Night is Music Night. September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 47

Mrs Torry (in hat) with choir outside Lewes Town Hall (1920s)

In October 1963 Muriel resigned as conductor, her husband stepping in to take over the post, with her as accompanist. The choir continued to take part in the annual Lewes Music Festival and on one occasion they were part of a combined Choirs Concert performing Brahms’ Requiem, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult. The choir had about 35 members and concerts continued to be relatively low key, but with

Anthony’s BBC connections, there were opportunities for performances with professional soloists. On 4th October 1965 Janet Canetty-Clarke took the first rehearsal as the choirs’ Director of Music and Conductor and the choir became a Local Adult Education Evening Institute Choir. After continuing for some years as an Evening Institute Choir with a membership

It appears men were permitted to join the choir, as honorary members, in order to provide a balanced sound under 50, there was a sudden upsurge of interest in 197273 and the membership doubled in less than 18 months. Encouraged by

this increasing interest, the choir severed its connection with the Evening Institute, became self-supporting and for the first time performed a major choral work on its own, Bach’s St Matthew Passion in March 1974. Supported by a generous donation from the Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust, the choir performed the St Matthew Passion again the following year in St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton, beginning

At Ditchling Fair 1996

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a long relationship with this church as a concert venue. Many prestigious performances followed, and the popularity of the choir grew. They were requested to sing at a number of highprofile events such as a Raymond Gubbay concert in Portsmouth with the Band of HM Royal Marines, and on the closing day of the 1995

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Labour Party Conference in Brighton. Over the years, Ditchling Choral Society continued to play its part within the village community and wider audiences too. In 2002 Neil Jenkins took on the role of Director of Music and

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Conductor and the following year the choir changed its name to Sussex Chorus, reflecting the wider Sussex scene from which its members and audience are drawn. From 2014-2018 Alan Vincent led the choir and over this time they

performed an extensive repertoire of traditional and contemporary music. Following this, the choir was lead by Jack Thompson, and at the summer 2019 concert the choir enjoyed performing with renowned contemporary composer Will

Todd as part of his jazz-themed work Mass in Blue. In 2020, Stephen Anthony Brown took over as Director of Music and Conductor. The choir, like all choirs, has had a tough time under Covid-19 restrictions but Sussex Chorus members do not give up easily and many have continued to meet online on Monday evenings in place of normal rehearsals. Stephen has encouraged, coached (and amused) choir members through online rehearsals and it’s therefore wonderful to know that real life rehearsals will hopefully go ahead from September. The choir are always looking for new enthusiastic members to join them and enjoy the myriad benefits of singing together. Go on… bring some joy to the world. l This article contains edited extracts from the Sussex Chorus Centenary Booklet www.sussexchorus.org

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and run by the same family. Richard Woodhouse is the fourth-generation butcher in his family and is now Director of the business he runs with his wife, Jessica. “We started out with a property near St Bartholomew the Great hink you know butchery? church, around the back Think again. Woodhouse of Smithfield Market,” Butchery are predominantly Richard told me, “then catering butchers serving moved to Islington where I some of the finest restaurants in London worked for 24 years, then eventually and Sussex, as well as small bistros, Jessica and I took on the business street food vendors, in fact any chef ourselves and relaunched it in Haywards who wants an exceptional piece of meat Heath in 2014.” should come to Woodhouse Butchery. Having served highly demanding And now they are also serving the and exacting chefs who require their retail market with a new shop opening cuts just so, and their orders delivered soon at their premises promptly, Richard in Haywards Heath. and Jessica were off to But what makes this a head start with their Richard and Jessica company special is ability to serve their Woodhouse will source their extraordinary retail customers to any piece of meat for level of customer the same high degree. service – nothing is you, from 500g of mince “We have a website too much for them. where you can place to a whole suckling pig Richard and Jessica an online order, but if Woodhouse will source we were to list all the any piece of meat for you, products we offer it would from 500g of mince to a be endless,” Richard whole suckling pig, and explained. “Call us and they will put their years ask if we can get what of knowledge and you need. The answer expertise into every will always be yes.” order as well. “We like to Woodhouse meet with our Butchery have been customers to really operating since 1888, understand what their and are still owned requirements are,”

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Woodhouse Butchery would not have earned itself such an outstanding reputation if the meat they prepared wasn’t absolutely delicious and miles away from what supermarkets have to offer. “The difference is how we handle, prepare and store our meat,” explained Richard. To age their beef they use an aging cabinet, which is totally sealed and has a UV filter to stop bacterial growth. The beef hangs here for a minimum of 21 days, or 28 days, which according to Richard is the optimum, but if a chef requires it to age for longer it can be left. “As it’s sealed the air circulating in there is pure beef,” laughed Richard. “It’s not tainted with anything else and

it’s constantly full, we can hardly keep up with demand.” The name ‘Woodhouse’ is well established and respected in London but now Richard and Jessica are gaining more business in Sussex, not only in the restaurant trade but from retail customers too. “We’re getting great feedback,” said Jessica, “and it’s lovely to learn the new side of the business and cater for a different market.”

To age their beef they use an aging cabinet, which is totally sealed and has a UV filter to stop bacterial growth These two sides of the business blend well together. The fleet of vans that take the meat orders up to London at the crack of dawn each morning are back in Sussex for local deliveries later in the day. “Our team of butchers start at 4am,” Jessica told me. “They get the restaurant orders ready and we are now making our own sausages and burgers too for the shop.” Woodhouse Butchery are currently working with Plumpton College to bring all their butchers up to NVQ Level 2 standard, giving them a wealth of knowledge about the whole animal and

butchery process. Richard and Jessica are passionate about supporting the craft of butchery, which has become somewhat of a lost art over the years. “We are thrilled to have a young team with us now, including three women,”

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Celebrating 175 years of the WHAT DOES THE SUSSEX ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY DO? We are a charity that celebrates Sussex’s history. We open heritage sites and museums to the public under our Sussex Past brand, including Lewes Castle, Fishbourne Roman Palace and the Long Man of Wilmington. Our work includes research, hosting events, walks, talks, conferences, an extensive education programme, and an archaeological finds service! We began collecting in 1846, when the word ‘archaeological’ meant anything of historical interest, and the collections reflect this with a huge variety of items that illustrate Sussex history from the prehistoric to modern periods. WHAT STORY DOES YOUR LATEST EXHIBITION TELL? The items on display showcase the diversity of the collections, from the materials, the types of objects from the

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We began collecting in 1846, when the word ‘archaeological’ meant anything of historical interest WHAT DOES THE EXHIBITION TELL US ABOUT SUSSEX’S CONTRIBUTION TO HISTORY? Sussex’s seafaring links to the rest of the world are clear through the enamelled ‘Cups of Sorrow’, souvenirs made to commemorate the coronation of the last Tsar and probably traded by sailors. Through the Society’s work and the research of individuals such as Lewes-born palaeontologist Gideon Mantell, who discovered and named the

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Inglenook fireplaces gradually fell out of fashion in new homes built with smaller rooms. They were also less efficient because too much heat went straight up the chimney. The arrival of central heating only

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century. In 1913 UK coal production peaked at 292 million tonnes. The abundance of coal was wonderful for home heating, but it negatively affected the skies in urban areas. When fog became laced with soot and sulphur dioxide from domestic heating (and industrial hastened their demise. The fireplace works primarily by radiating heat from the fireback into the room. A warm chimney breast will also radiate heat into the room. Heating the air is a by-product of having a fire. Modern fireplaces are about 80% efficient, but the acid test is whether or not the thermostat is turned down and clothing is loosened as the temperature rises! With improved mining techniques, the growth of the rail network and then an improved road network, the use of coal as a heating fuel increased into the 20th 82 SUSSEX LIVING | September 2021

output) the result was known as a pea-souper or smog. After the Industrial Revolution and right up to the first half of the 20th century smog was feared. In London, The Great Smog of 1952 killed around 10,000 people and led to the Clean Air Act of 1956. Latterly, historical London buildings were cleaned of soot and sulphur; many restored to their original glory. In the decades that followed, skies have become cleaner and clearer. Drones might pose more of a problem in the 2020s. As recently as the 1970s a visit from the coal man was still a regular occurrence, most towns had at least one coal merchant and the sight of a coal bunker and coal scuttle was commonplace. The coal man, like the milkman, has largely disappeared, both replaced by anonymous online delivery agents. Only around one-third of UK homes had central heating at the start of the 1970s. Central heating became the ‘in thing’ and was installed at a rate similar to that of satellite dishes a generation later. New homes were built with integrated central heating systems and maybe a solitary ornamental fireplace if there was one at all. The

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chimney became a dark empty space, devoid of life and warmth. By the end of the seventies, almost twothirds of homes had central heating, and by the time of the 1984 miners strike, the use of coal as a source of heating was well and truly on the wane. By 2019 the UK produced less than

Clothing is loosened as the temperature rises! 10 million tonnes of coal. Only three coal-fired power stations remain in use today and they will close by 2024. Chimneys were in danger of becoming redundant and purely decorative. Many fireplaces had been bricked up and replaced with gas effect fires, fuelled by North Sea gas. But something changed and those fading embers in the fireplace refused to die. They struck back. In recent years, the popularity

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inglenook from centuries past now has a new lease of life, which is far more efficient than it ever was in its original guise, though it retains its central purpose – heating and a social hub. Meanwhile, the simple hearth that occupied homes over the centuries has made a return, albeit outside. Popular features of many gardens in the 21st century include the barbecue,

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fter decades languishing on the unfashionable bench, hydrangeas are deservedly back in the spotlight. They’re particularly useful to gardeners as they bring colour when many summer performers have left the stage. Exciting new varieties are now available, (they’re in the garden centres now!) By making a carefully considered selection you can have a succession of flowers from July to October. After flowering, they’ll continue to give interest throughout winter. Faded hydrangea blooms have a subtle charm; turning to dusky shades as autumn approaches. Cut some for indoor decoration, or leave them in situ where they will become bleached and desiccated but still retain pleasing architectural shapes. Old flowerheads also have a practical use as they

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There’s something life affirming about being in the presence of a majestic tree, pondering an arboreal lifetime and what happened within it; so we asked Robert Veitch to find out a few facts about beech trees… and then search for a tall one carpeted in layers of crisp decaying leaves is an utter delight to wander through. Beech bark is thin and easily cut, as anyone who has ever carved hearts containing initials into a beech trunk will know. But the bark won’t heal and the scars will remain, so don’t do it! Beech leaves emerge in spring, oval shaped and lime green with fine hairs along the edge. They darken over the summer, before evolving into the glorious yellow, amber and orange hues of autumn. A beech becomes a veteran between 125 – 200 years, after which it becomes ancient. Some have been known to reach 400 years of age. Beech makes an excellent hedge. Keep it well manicured in the autumn and it won’t shed leaves until the following spring when new

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leaves emerge. This creates a dense year-round screen from the neighbours and provides a habitat for garden birds. Copper beech is a variation on the Common beech and mostly grown as an ornamental tree in large gardens, although a few roam wild across the landscape. Beech trees can take up to 40 years to mature and start producing beechnuts or ‘masts’ as they’re known. The seeds are located inside small

Evolving into the glorious yellow, amber and orange hues of autumn prickly pods reminiscent of Velcro. They’re slightly nutty in flavour and although edible, for centuries they were fed to pigs to help fatten them up.

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FINDING THE TALLEST NATIVE TREE IN ENGLAND T he beech tree within Newtimber Holt grows in woodland owned by the National Trust. In 2015 it was climbed and measured at 44.5m (146 feet) and crowned the tallest native tree in England. The seed would have first put down roots when George III was on the throne, two centuries previously. Today, it is a majestic leviathan that can be

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the escarpment seemingly looped around in circles. I deviated upwards where possible, through the undergrowth; believing it was over here, or over there, maybe even over there, but it was always out of reach… You might conclude a tree that size would stand out! There may have been Wind in the Willows for Kenneth Grahame, but there was certainly Swearing Among the Beeches on this occasion. With cuts, bruises and midge bites, this glutton for punishment went home to lick his wounds, having failed once again. There’s another beech in Hagg Wood in Derbyshire that might be slightly taller than the Newtimber beech, but I’m not offering to find that one. Anyway… the inherent problem with measuring the exact height of any tall tree is that it’s difficult to get the tape measure all the way to the very top!

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rom Balcombe Station, find the way up to London Road, via the footbridge and steps. Turn left, cross the road at the traffic island towards the red telephone box then take the path up the slope to the junction with Newlands. Turn right and follow the path

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for 200m, before turning right by the three-way fingerpost opposite Jobes. Beyond the wooden gate is a field of maize. Walk gently downhill to a kissing gate, after which the path leads to a footbridge up and over the railway. On the other side, beyond the redundant gate, follow the drive over two speed bumps to the road. Cross with care then walk south towards the traffic for 100m, before taking the path on the right, by the Copper beech tree, into the woods. Continue to a stile and another field of maize. Bear right, following the field periphery to the kissing gate on the right, leading into Pilstye Wood, then down the steps to the footbridge.

Once over it, head uphill, then veer left at the second 2-way fingerpost, along the track, past the sandstone outcrop and decaying trunk of a once great tree. Wander into the field and over the brow, which is the highest point of the day at 105m (344 feet). Keep right, past the 2-way fingerpost, heading downhill towards the power lines, before the path swings left to a stile by a telegraph pole. Carefully down six steps and over the sleeper bridge aim across the paddock to the wooden gate by the ancient oak, then across the adjacent field to the junction with Cherry Lane. Turn left and follow the road around the 90° bend, then downhill over the stream, heading uphill, over the brow and down to the main road. Cross carefully to the track leading towards Great Bentley Farm. Ramble past the gates and corrugated farm buildings to a 90° bend, after which there is a gap in the hawthorn on the left, by the 2-way fingerpost. Once through the gate and down the steep steps, keep to the right side of the meadow and continue to the bend, then strike out across the grass to the footbridge. On the far side of the footbridge is an unusual gated stile, “but the stile is easier” noted Donna. The path leads across the field and around the perimeter to a stile, then diagonally uphill across the adjacent field to a pair of stiles. Continue around the field perimeter to a redundant kissing gate and track. Follow the track around the left-hand bend to a September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 107

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SPORTY SUSSEX

Sporty Sussex It’s time to get the feel good endorphins pumping again as we continue to celebrate sport in Sussex. Sara Whatley looks at badminton, sailing, rugby and ploughing this month

Badminton Bopping a shuttlecock across the net in a casual game on a summer’s eve is a sport I can definitely get on board with Often played in the back garden or on a beach, badminton can be a relaxed and casual game to enjoy with all the family. However, for those that want to take the sport a bit more seriously it can be played formally. A rectangular indoor court sees singles or doubles striking a shuttlecock with a racquet across a net. “Badminton is a hugely popular and exciting indoor sport, and with the majority of sports centres offering courts to clubs (for competitive club/league badminton) as well as more leisurely

Sailing Keen to leave dry land and start your sailing adventure? Try it all from high speed adrenaline fuelled boating to chugging along an idyllic canal There are many different styles of sailing to explore; from yachting, dinghies, motorboat cruising, powerboating, canal boating and speeding away on a personal watercraft. “Sailing is an exceptional sport,” said Kevin Headon, Commodore of Sussex Yacht Club. “There’s nothing quite like being out on the water,

casual badminton, it has become a very accessible sport for everyone,” said Mark Dummer, Chairman of Hassocks Badminton Club. There are numerous badminton clubs around Sussex for all ages and abilities to enjoy with a thriving following and many leagues in operation stretching across the county. “Historically we average about 35-40 members,” said Mark. “We’re recognised as being a very friendly and sociable club, offering a good standard club night alongside competitive league badminton. Last connecting with nature and taking advantage of the natural world. Not only does it bring a range of physical benefits – improving strength, agility and overall fitness – but there are also huge positives for mental wellbeing, as well as many social advantages.” Sussex is a great place to get into sailing with so many varied bodies of water to try out the different types of sailing on. There are plenty of reservoirs and lakes, rivers and canals and of course the wonderful coastline. Kevin went on to say, “It has been wonderful to see a growing

season we entered a total of 12 teams in the local leagues. Many of our members also represent the county at Masters level. We encourage players of a good standard who have a similar mindset as ours; to mix fun with competition and complement our welcoming vibe.” Like many sports clubs, joining a badminton club is more than just playing badminton. You will make a new circle of friends and gain a new level of fitness as well as confidence. Mark ended with a fun fact: “The fastest smash achieved in competition was clocked at 264.7 mph!” www.sussexbadminton.co.uk

appreciation of the outdoor environment over the past 18 months, with huge increases in people wanting to take up watersports such as sailing, with opportunities for people of all physical abilities and ages to get out on the water. Sailing is not a sport you should try alone, however, and it is important to try it out safely by joining a sailing club. This will ensure you are learning the ropes alongside experienced sailors whilst also reaping the benefits of the wider sporting and social opportunities that will enrich your life and gain you friends.” So, if your sea legs are feeling buoyant, grab a friend, a life vest and something that floats and enjoy the open water. www.sussexyachtclub.org.uk September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 113

Rugby This most physical of sports is fast paced, fun and full of energy. Join a team near you for a new challenge and new friendships “Rugby is promoted to be a sport for all shapes and sizes, but it’s also a sport for all ages, gender, sexual orientation – it’s a sport for everyone,” noted Luke Stewart from East Grinstead Rugby Club. “On a Saturday morning at East Grinstead Rugby Club you can find children aged 2-3½ playing Rugbytots and later that day if a Vets game is on you will find people into their 60s having a run around.” With 15 players per side split into forwards and backs, the team in possession of the ball move up the field in phases of play. Players can run

Ploughing As September and harvest time rolls around some Sussex fields become busy, buzzing with ploughing matches across the county Ploughing has been fundamental to farming throughout history. Derived from a simple stick used to poke and stir around in the earth, the first ploughs

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forward with the ball or kick it forward and chase it down, but hand to hand passing is backwards. The opposing team must try to stop the ball reaching the try line by defending and trying to gain possession of the ball themselves. The aim is to score more points than the opposing team. “Rugby is a physically demanding contact sport, but you do it because you want to put your body on the line and

were basic scratching tools some 4,000 years ago. These were often pulled by animals, which enabled the farmer to further his crop and feed his family. Through history the plough has been slowly developed and improved but the basic design remains the same, it is the pulling power which has changed; from livestock to steam engines, and in the 20th century, tractors. Farmers have always been competitive with their neighbouring

win with your teammates,” said Luke. However, touch rugby is on the rise for those that don’t want the contact but still love the sport. Being a fully inclusive sport, Luke said, “Don’t be perturbed by having not played before, everyone has to start somewhere, and coaches thrive off developing individuals.” Rugby clubs are like families and this sport develops friendships for life, both on the field and in the clubhouse. “Rugby has great values and develops lasting character traits to take outside of rugby – teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship,” stated Luke. www.sussexrugby.co.uk

farms over who is the best ploughman. The Society of Ploughmen was set up in 1972 and official rules were introduced. There are now various categories to enter and ploughing matches have become popular not just with farmers but with onlookers as well. I spoke to Shauna Fenner, Secretary for Laughton & District Agricultural Society, who said, “Our ploughing match this year will be Laughton & District Agricultural Society’s 91st season on Wednesday 15th September. The ploughing classes available will be for vintage, classic and modern tractors, as well as a heavy horse ploughing section – our last match in 2019 attracted over 50 competitors with tractors and 3 pairs of working horses. As well as being a ploughing match, it is also a meeting of like-minded country folk. “We have a family section of classes open for cookery, preserves, handicrafts, fruit, veg and flowers, and an education section, which invites a local primary school to enjoy a day of countryside activities, plus trade stands of many local agricultural businesses and charity work,” noted Shauna. www.ploughmen.co.uk

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I remember when, at the age of eight, we played in our street from morning ‘til late. Hopscotch, skipping, blind man’s buff we could never have enough of these games and noise: just a gang of girls and boys. The mother of one was a mother to all, so we felt quite safe, whate’er should befall. But there was one house we never went near, where lived a man so tall and austere. Never spoke, never smiled, so that’s because we convinced ourselves, he was THE WIZARD OF OZ !! One day when running home quite late, I tripped at the gate of this old man we’d decided to hate. I howled with fright, with fear and pain, sure I’d never see home again: my lovely Mum - and even my brothers were lost to me, for ever! The front door opened, and there he stood, this scary old wizard, the fear of our neighbourhood! “Well, young lady, what have we here? Not so bad that I can see. A bit of blood and a badly-grazed knee. Just sit on the wall, we’ll clean it up, put on a bandage, then home you hop, your Mum will be waiting with nice things for tea” So the lesson I learned that’s stayed with me is “NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER” just wait and see!

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CHRISTMAS

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Hush! Surely not a mention of the ‘C’ word in September; we are barely out of summer and Adele Trathan has the audacity to start talking about Christmas

ell, it may seem a little premature but, as we all know, the months roll around quickly, and some of us like to be super organised and have our Christmas shopping all wrapped up well in advance. This can mean less stress and a feeling of smug satisfaction as everyone else runs around like frantic madmen buying anything and everything in the days running up to the 25th December. Some advance planning can mean there is more time to put thought and creativity into present ideas for family members and friends. Also, some presents can take time and effort to create. Many people have turned their hand to arts and crafts since lockdown and handmade gifts are treasured for the love, attention and time invested in them. A hand-

knitted scarf or a set of lovingly embroidered napkins will be cherished forever. If you are artistic why not gift a drawing or painting from your own fair hand? Even if you are not creative, but want to give something personal, consider commissioning a local artist or craftsperson to make something bespoke for your loved ones. Other ideas for thoughtful and unique gifts could include photobooks or scrapbooks containing pictures and mementos. It might be time to finally organise all those digital photos on your phone and get them printed out and laid up in a beautiful personalised album. As technology advances, old cine films and video tapes of family celebrations have become increasingly redundant without the equipment to play them, so having them transferred to DVD or another digital format means they can be watched and enjoyed once again. What a great way to spend some time with family this Christmas, sharing treasured memories together. At last, events are finally taking place again, and over the next few months there should be plenty of opportunity to visit craft and gift fairs and be inspired for Christmas ideas. Many local artisans exhibit and sell their products at these events. Supporting them helps the local economy, as well as creating the opportunity to enjoy browsing a wide selection of arts, crafts, produce,

Whether you are organised and ahead of the game or a last minute manic shopper, you can still make a difference to the local economy drinks and more. You could create a bespoke hamper of personally selected delicious local food and drink or find the perfect handcrafted jewellery for your best friend. Whether you are organised and ahead of the game or a last minute manic shopper, you can still make a difference to the local economy and this year, more than ever, it’s good to shop local and support your high street. By choosing to shop at independent stores across the county, everyone benefits, and it really helps promote a sense of community. Keep it quiet but I am really excited about Christmas this year, I think we might be heading for a time of celebration – it’s been a long time coming – so let’s enjoy it! l September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 117

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FOOD & DRINK

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ear where I live in West Sussex is a vineyard, one of over 50 to grace the hills and valleys of Sussex. Our vineyard, or ‘binyard’ as it is known in our house ever since my little daughter christened it so, is a beautiful place to visit and is often part of our walking routes. In the past as we wandered by the regimented rows of leafy green vines, we have seen deer resting in the avenues – quiet and secluded – and often pheasants scuttle through the vines, ducking from row to row. Our binyard is an all stop shop for us – we have visited it for tasting tours, frequently stopped for coffee and cake or a full meal in the restaurant, or if we’re feeling decadent it’s the perfect place to purchase a bottle of beautiful fizz. I know we are lucky to have such a great resource on our doorstep and it’s really heartening to support a local and truly Sussex business. As I’m sure we are all aware by now, English Sparkling Wine is fantastic, and to my taste buds at least, some of the best sparkling wine in the world. It’s winning

In celebration of the vineyards of Sussex and the fabulous Sparkling Wines produced here, Sara Whatley dives into the world of wine

awards and since the trend for English Sparkling Wine started in the 2000s it has improved beyond belief. So what it is that makes our sparkling wine so great? “There are two factors,” said Martin Lea from

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Mayfield, a noted wine expert with a WSET Level 4 Diploma from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. “The soil composition is similar to the Champagne region – the chalk base runs under the Channel and comes up in Southern England. And the warmer summers we are having now ripen the grapes better. Plus, wine estates are investing more into land analysis to better understand where to plant different grape varieties. It’s what the French call ‘terroir’, meaning ‘a sense of place,’ which is something English wine makers are still learning about.” As Martin talked about the hotter summers I looked out the window at the August drizzle and asked what happens when the sun forgets to shine. “Well, there will always be good vintages and not so good,” he laughed. Apparently

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2018 and 2020 were extraordinary years, 2019 was good and the last challenging year was 2014. It’s the sunshine in August and September which is really crucial, so the 2021 vintage might have a chance yet! The three main varieties of grapes used for English sparkling wines are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the classics used for Champagne too. Pinot Noir apparently grows particularly well in Sussex and produces lovely Blanc du noir still white wines as well. Although still white and red wines are produced on the English shores, it’s the sparkling that is making all the noise at the moment. “I’ll be interested to see what is happening with English Sparkling Wines in about 20 years,” said Martin, who predicts the trend for them will continue to expand worldwide. “As the vines mature the wine will improve as well. Older vines produce less fruit but the fruit they do produce is more complex and better in quality.” This has to do with the deeper roots drawing on the deep water held in the chalky soil. Vines like to struggle, they like to work hard for their living. Harvest time comes in September and October, depending on how the summer has been. At our local vineyard the same family of pickers arrive from Europe every year, who are skilled and quick. Martin said he has had a go at harvesting at his local vineyard and it’s as simple as snipping off bunches of grapes row by row and popping them into baskets, but it’s the speed you do it that counts. Everyone stops for lunch and a glass of sparkling at the end of the day. Wine tourism in the UK is a growing part of the industry, and with over 50 vineyards in Sussex alone this is the perfect place to enjoy a wine

tour. The variety of wine estates make it especially interesting – Sussex boasts the largest wine estate in the UK with 230 acres of vines, as well as small estates who produce just a few hundred cases of top quality wine a year. Supporting local wine industry is an important part of the story. Not only does it help the wine estates themselves it’s also a great step to help the fight

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against climate change too. Cellar door shops stock their own produce but many are also offering other local products too – cheeses, meats, nibbles and chocolate to name but a few. All perfect accompaniments to a glass of English Sparkling Wine! Big wine estates are becoming aware of this tourism side of the industry with some offering accommodation on their sites. Smaller estates are often near picturesque villages, towns, pubs or campsites offering a variety of accommodation options. Many estates have lovely restaurants and cafes overlooking their gently sloping vines. As I sit on the balcony having a little something at our local binyard I am filled with that holiday vibe and transported away from the humdrum of everyday life. This is the perfect year to celebrate the great British Staycation. Farther shores may be less available to us this year, but we can still enjoy a delicious glass and nibbles in the sunshine, in some of the most beautiful countryside England has to offer. Cheers to that. l

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INTERVIEW

An Indian Adventure

orn and raised and still living in Sussex today, Bryony Hill is a true Sussex girl. Yet dig a little deeper and you will find the heat, spice and adventure of India running through her veins. Bryony’s ancestors first set foot in India at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Six generations then followed living there during the time of The British Raj (when the British Crown ruled the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947), ending with Bryony’s mother. “It was 1935 when my mother left India for New Zealand. She was 12,” Bryony told me. “She had so many memories of her time there, but whenever she started to tell us about them when we were children we would say ‘Boring!’ and not pay attention. How I wish I asked her more questions and listened to her stories.” One story that did stick with Bryony was her mother’s journey to school. She would walk up Tiger Hill every day to her school, the hill so called because there were tigers living there! If this was just a story to get the school children to hurry to lessons or if there really were tigers prowling in the bushes as young children skipped past, we will never know. Another of Bryony’s mother’s memorable stories involved a beautiful Indian embroidered blouse, which was once a dress, worn by one of her distant relatives nicknamed ‘Queenie Rice’. The story goes Queenie Rice danced with the Prince of Wales in the garment. It was

Bryony Hill, cook, writer, painter and keen gardener, shares her family history, recipes, watercolours and sketches from life in India during the Raj, with Sara Whatley

passed down to Bryony who has worn the piece of history herself. When Bryony’s mother died in 2007 a wealth of recipes were discovered in the attic of the old family home.

These treasures had lain dormant for decades. Previous to this Bryony had been shown a number of historical albums, again from her family’s time in India. They are comprised of exquisite watercolours and detailed pencil sketches, many of which are highly

detailed and botanically accurate. “They had time and they were taught,” Bryony explained. “It was what they all did.” They all contributed to each other’s albums, along with fellow officers doing pencil sketches of their surroundings. “They are a social documentation of that time,” Bryony said. Having made these discoveries Bryony knew she had to do something with them. A memoir came first, Scotland to Shalimar: A Family’s Life in India followed by a recipe book, An Indian Table: A Family’s Recipes During The Raj both of which are illustrated with the watercolours and sketches. Emily Frances The recipes Margaret Campbell were collected by Bryony’s 3x

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great-grandmother Frances Charlotte Campbell and her 2x great-grandmother Emily Frances Margaret Begbie (nee Campbell) and her great-grandmother Eleanor ‘Nell’ Geraldine Birch (nee Begbie). “They would have swapped recipes with other military wives as well,” recalled Bryony, “before giving the recipes to the cooks to make the meals.” I asked Bryony about her own mother’s cooking at home, and how influenced she was by the Anglo-Indian food she had eaten as a child. “We often had Great Uncle Alick’s fish ragout, and my mother used the Raj spices for her curry. She was a very economical cook, no waste. She would do leftover chicken from the roast and turn it into a curry with fruit and chutney. She used the recipe for emergency chutney a great deal too.” Bryony did not attend school until she was 5½, instead her mother taught her and her brothers at home. “We cooked with mum at home. She was dyslexic but bright as a button and taught us how to read, underlining the boy words in blue and the girl words in red. She went on to train as a nurse.”

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drawing a little still life of mushrooms and parsley as a child and when my mother saw me Great Grandmother she was aghast I Eleanor (Nell) aged 18 was using a biro. Beetroot as a full meal ‘What if you make a mistake?’ she asked me and I replied, ‘Mother, I never make mistakes!’” Bryony laughed as she told me, recalling her brazen confidence of youth. “My mother drew as well, but she was not as confident as I was,” said Bryony. “Painting is in my blood.” When Bryony collated the discovered recipes she was struck by the amount of soups, stews and steamed puddings, which seemed incongruous to the sultry climate. Then she learned that to escape the punishing heat of the plains the family retreated to higher altitudes. Here it was warm and pleasant during the day but nights were chilly and there could even be snow on the Like Bryony, her mother ground. Warming hearty grew a lot of her own meals were required to boost vegetables, which they also the morale of body and soul. did in India. “They grew “I still cook a lot of the classic English varieties of recipes today, some have vegetables and flowers from become family favourites in seed brought over from our home,” Bryony told me. England.” They used many “The marmalade recipe is of these varieties for their still still the one I make every life drawings, as well as their year, it’s tried and tested inspirational surroundings – and carried on through the village scenes, vistas, castles generations.” l and temples. Bryony is a painter Scotland to Shalimar: A Family’s herself having studied at Life in India and An Indian Table: Brighton College of Art, A Family’s Recipes During The Raj and drawing and painting Both by Bryony Hill and published her whole life. “I remember by Red Door

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Thursday, Friday Food served 10am – 3pm, 6pm – 8.30pm Bar 10am – 9pm Saturday Food served 10am - 830pm Bar 10am – 9pm Sunday Food served 10am – 6pm Bar 10am – 7pm Our delicious brunch menu is available every morning and serves up brunch classics, such as Eggs Benedict and Pancakes With Maple Syrup. At brunch time, we can offer you crisp glass of Prosecco or a lovely coffee from Lindfield Coffee Works. We also have a ‘bottomless brunch’ drinks option available; at £20 a head, you can have bottomless drinks to compliment your fabulous food. Why not make it extra special and book a bottomless brunch in a pod? You can check out our brunch menu on our social media pages. Our wonderful main menu is served from 12pm and can be experienced in the pub, the pods or in our fabulous beer garden.

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These recipes are taken from An Indian Table by Bryony Hill, collected during the time of the Raj. Emily Frances Begbie (nee Campbell) and Eleanor ‘Nell’ Geraldine Birch (nee Begbie), who jotted the recipes down, were both very proficient and instinctive cooks which explains the lack of instruction in some of the recipes

GHEE Melt 1lb of the best unsalted butter you can find – the better the butter, the better the ghee. This will give you approximately ¾ lb of ghee. Break up 1lb of butter and put into a saucepan with 2 bay leaves and a few cloves. Bring to the boil, the water will evaporate and the butter will separate, leaving sediment on the bottom of the pan. Continue boiling (but do not stir) until the clear butter stops making a noise and the sediment begins to take on a light brown colour. This may take a little more than 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool a little, but while still hot pass through a sieve lined with a fine muslin cloth. Pour into sterilised jars, cover and keep in a cool place. Once cold the ghee will turn hard and is an opaque yellow. It will last indefinitely.

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FISH RAGOUT Peel, chop and drain 5 small tomatoes and put them in a saucepan with 1 small, chopped onion, a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Then add 2lbs of firm, white fish, skin removed and cut into pieces. Cover closely and simmer for 25 minutes. Serve with plain boiled rice.

DEVIL MEAT The dish is normally prepared with raw chicken but it is very suitable for cooked poultry and meats, which should be first cut into slices. INGREDIENTS

*1 unit = 1 tablespoon 2 oz ghee 1 unit of chutney 1 unit of Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoonful powdered chillies 1 teaspoonful made mustard

2 units vinegar 1 teaspoonful salt 2 oz sliced onions Water Fry the onions in the ghee until brown and add all the other condiments, mixing well. Add the pieces of raw chicken and fry until brown. If using cooked meat, add about ¼ pint of hot water at the same time. Stir and cover and simmer until the chicken is tender and the water absorbed.

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Put the treacle, sugar and butter into a saucepan and stir over a low fire until the whole has melted. Take off the fire and add the flour, ginger, bicarbonate of soda and 2 eggs by degrees. Mix the whole together until it looks like a smooth paste, then add the remaining 2 eggs. Put in a tin that has been lined with buttered paper and bake.

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1 lb flour 4 oz demerara sugar 4 oz butter 12 oz treacle 2 oz ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 4 eggs

FRESH TOMATO CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS

3 large ripe tomatoes 1 teaspoonful sugar 1 dessertspoon vinegar ½ teaspoonful salt ½ teaspoonful powdered chillies Bake the tomatoes in the oven till they split, peel and core them, break up the pulp thoroughly and add the vinegar, sugar, salt and powdered chillies.

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Easy 4-Spice

CHICKEN CURRY This contemporary curry recipe is full of flavour but uses just staple kitchen cupboard ingredients. Adele Trathan recommends making it for family and friends as it’s easy to prepare in advance which lets the flavour develop and makes it a stress-free favourite

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INGREDIENTS 600g (22oz) chicken fillet, diced 2 tbsp garam masala 2 medium onions 1 red pepper 3 tbsp vegetable oil 25g (1oz) butter Sauce 400g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes 200ml (4fl oz) water 1 chicken stock cube 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 fresh birds eye chilli (optional or 2 for extra heat) 1 tbsp malt vinegar 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground black pepper 132 SUSSEX LIVING | September 2021

To Finish 2 tbsp vegetable oil small bunch of fresh coriander, chopped METHOD In a bowl toss the chicken pieces in the garam masala and leave to marinate in the fridge overnight or for at least 3 hours. In a large saucepan gently melt the butter and oil, add the onions and pepper, cover with a lid and leave for 10 minutes on a low heat. Remove the lid and turn the heat up for 5 minutes stirring until the peppers and onions are soft and browned. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients into the saucepan of onions and peppers, stir well and bring to the boil.

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Cover and lower the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and turn the heat up for about 10 minutes and stir until the sauce is thick and stew-like. This sauce can be cooled and stored for up to 4 days in the fridge and the flavours will develop. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a deep-frying pan or wok. Add the coated chicken and cook over a medium/high heat for 10 minutes until the meat is cooked and golden. Add in the sauce and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes. Pour the chicken curry into a rustic serving dish and sprinkle with the fresh coriander. Partner with simple fluffy boiled rice, naan bread and natural yoghurt for an authentic and tasty curry night.

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Ash Tree Inn is a welcoming 17th Century free house set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located in Brown Bread Street, Ashburnham, it’s difficult to find but it’s well worth the effort to find this delightful traditional Inn. Offering a warm welcome to all guests, with traditional home-cooked food, real ales and a beer garden, which is ideal for sunny days relaxing with a refreshing pint and a ploughman’s lunch. Ample parking available and well-behaved dogs welcome. Ash Tree Inn, Brown Bread Street, Ashburnham, Battle TN33 9NX www.ashtreeinn.com 01424 892104

Do you want your food to be perfectly fresh, locally grown, farmed in harmony with nature, certified organic, and absolutely delicious? Tablehurst Farm is a community-owned biodynamic farm producing beef, lamb, pork, chicken, Jersey milk and vegetables, plus a range of pies, ready meals and yoghurt, all made using our own farm produce. We have a lovely farm shop and café, and our meat is also available to order for home-delivery from our website. www.tablehurstfarm.org.uk 01342 823173 London Road, Forest Row, RH18 5HB

If you’re looking for a unique and delectable gift for a food lover then look no further! Hollys Hampers supply a large range of fabulous hampers, gift bags and gift boxes containing homemade chutneys, jams and fudge along with a delicious range of other goodies. Prices to suit all budgets. Bespoke orders taken, mix and match to find the perfect gift. www.hollyshampers.co.uk 07388 512760 hollyshampers@outlook.com

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breathing, to yoga, to walking in nature, to stroking a pet. It is simply making time for activities and people that energise you. EMBRACE IMPERFECTION Do not try to be perfect. As adults we have too many responsibilities to aim for perfection. Instead, aim for your best and accept that sometimes chores may slip, or that convenience foods are necessary. TAKE TIME OUT Take small breaks throughout the day for exercise, meditation, puzzling or chatting to a friend and try to take your lunch break away from your work. It’s also important to always take your holiday allowance – holidays or just time away from work is not a luxury but a necessity. You cannot perform your best if you are burnt out and depleted. MAKE STRUCTURAL CHANGES Think about how you can save time for the things that bring you satisfaction and joy. For example, delegate more at

Try to take your lunch break away from your work home and at work; have the groceries delivered; get the household involved in the chores.

LEARN TO SAY NO Develop boundaries so your time can be spent on activities and people who are genuinely important to you. At work prioritise what is important, keep track of your working hours and speak up if demands and expectations are too great. l

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Are depression and anxiety side effects of Covid-19? The turmoil of the pandemic has left its mark on us all. Now researchers are exploring whether increased depression and anxiety is actually a side effect of a coronavirus infection. We’ve all been through emotional ups and downs over the past 18 months, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope with the disruption. To top it off, it’s been a summer of uncertainty with high Covid-19 case numbers, forcing many of us to selfisolate or make last-minute changes to work or holiday plans. You could say we don’t know whether we’re coming or going, and it is getting us down. So no-one would be surprised to learn that the disruption to daily life caused by the pandemic has led to an increase in mental health issues.

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ost of us are trying to live our lives in a more ethical, green and environmentally friendly way these days, with the hope of helping counteract climate change, bring about proper working conditions and pay, and be socially responsible for our planet. As a nation we are becoming more switched on to using less plastic, recycling efficiently, even contemplating switching to electric cars and green supply companies for our gas and electric, but have you considered your wardrobe in this equation? How ethical is your fashion? What even is ethical fashion? It’s a bit of a vague term, but it takes into account areas of design, production and distribution, and covers a range of issues such as the social impact of a brand, decent

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working conditions, fair pay, ethics of a brand, the environment, sustainable production and animal welfare. Once you have set your sights on becoming a conscious shopper it’s actually easier than you might think. Many companies are switched onto the consumer’s desire for ethical fashion nowadays, so they have made it easier

Once you have set your sights on becoming a conscious shopper it’s actually easier than you might think to shop in this way by making their labelling more transparent, such as stating that the cotton used is Fairtrade, or that the materials used in the garment are made from recycled plastics. Some brands pride themselves on being totally ethical in all areas of their business, from the factory floor to the clothes on the hanger, and some are doing what they can to keep up with this growing trend. Where you

shop and how ethical you want your purchases to be will be reflected in the price point, but there are conscious shopping avenues for each and everyone one of us to explore, and every ethical choice helps. Shopping in a conscious way is brilliant when you are buying brand new products, but even this is not always necessary. Shopping second hand is a way to give a longer life to garments and thus reduce the demand on new products and reduce waste in landfills across the world. You might even be able to achieve double ethical points by finding second hand ethical products! Another way to reduce consumer demand while simultaneously breathing new life into your wardrobe and having fun whilst you’re at it, is a clothes swap. Either find one to attend near you or why not organise your own? Get some friends together, agree on bringing a certain number of items then swap to your heart’s content knowing your unwanted belongings are going to a great home and discovering new gems for your own wardrobe too. Your purse will also thank you for your thriftiness! l September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 141

HISTORY

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Lindsey Tydeman from The Keep in Falmer has been delving into local history and discovered that tea and cake at Newick Park was once a very formal affair

f we ever needed a lesson in how to take tea, this must be it. In the centre of this delightful image (ref AMS/5643/10/19), and in her rightful place behind the silver teapot, sits the mistress of Newick Park, Elizabeth Sclater. Friends from Norway – Dora and Fru Geilmingden – are on each side of her, and their black mourning dresses suggest a visit in the days or weeks following the death of a family member. The two tea tables are covered with impeccable linen tablecloths and the tiered cake stand has been decorated with brightly coloured ribbons. A large jug containing milk or cream sits behind the embroidered tea cosy on the table. Perhaps the cosy has been left off the teapot deliberately so we can appreciate the silver as well as the embroidery. Two large cakes – one fruit, one iced – are waiting to be cut. Two members of the party are still to come; their seats and china cups and saucers are ready. Today, sitting in a garden with friends would mean relaxation, but in their

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corsets, high-necked dresses and hats, these Victorian ladies can do little else but sit erect. Their formality, and that of the tea table itself, provides an unusual contrast to the ‘rustic’ bench and outdoor environment. When this photograph was taken, Newick Park had been in the Sclater family for over 80 years. James Henry Sclater had bought it in 1816 and immediately set to work to turn what was already a well-known park into a horticultural

A family photograph album collated by Elizabeth as a tribute to her son has a heart-breaking final page gem with ornamental planting and rare specimens. Just one part of the garden, ‘The Dell’, a narrow valley containing ‘the nobler hardy ferns’, needed the attention of 16 gardeners in the 1860s. His son James Henry and grandson Francis continued to maintain Newick’s increasingly costly gardens. The Reverend Francis Sclater was also a keen amateur photographer

and doubtless he was behind the lens and setting for this image. Elizabeth Nielsen was his second wife and he was ultimately to marry three times, each time choosing a Norwegian wife while visiting friends in his favourite part of the world. The Keep’s collection of Sclater family documents tell us what happened to Francis and his wife. Elizabeth had four sons but lost the eldest, six-year-old James, to diphtheria, contracted from the drains at Newick Park in May 1906. Elizabeth herself died from the same cause the following year, two months after giving birth to her son Arthur. A family photograph album collated by Elizabeth as a tribute to her son has a heart-breaking final page. It shows James standing on a step ladder beside her, outside the house. She has written, ‘The last photographs ever taken of James, five weeks before his death, May 31st 1906.’ l For more information visit www.thekeep/info

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St Peter & St James Hospice in North Chailey is one of thirteen hospices in Sussex, so we asked Robert Veitch to find out a little more about what they do, how they are funded, and their ongoing relationship with donkeys

This October, the hospice is running Make A Will Month

t Peter & St James Hospice has origins in the 1950s, when Jim Dinnage, a Wivelsfield farmer returned home after an evening in the pub with a donkey called Billy. Not wanting him to be lonely, Billy was eventually joined by 199 other rescue donkeys to become known as The Donkey Club; an organisation that quickly gained charitable status. Jim died in 1963, predeceased by his son Peter in 1956. Death duties eventually saw the demise of The Donkey Club, but as those stable doors closed, the palliative doors at St Peter & St James Hospice opened on the same site in 1975. Donkeys have remained in situ throughout, harking back to those formative days, and these days its Dudley and Dylan roaming around the paddock, entertaining the patients, volunteers and staff.

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THE WILLPOWER? St Peter & St James Hospice team consist of 109 staff and 450 volunteers. Like other hospices, St Peter & St James enable people to be cared for, and die, in the place of their choice, whether this is at home or in the hospice in-patient ward. Increasingly, patients are choosing their own homes as their preferred place to die, in a familiar setting, surrounded by those closest to them. St Peter & St James Hospice nurses care for those that are admitted to the in-patient ward, as well as patients in their own home, and also help facilitate the incredibly important support patients receive from their family and friends at the end of life. This palliative care is often a huge relief for patients and families, whether it be at home, or in the hospice. Care encompasses all aspects of palliative care including bereavement counselling, wellbeing services, activities, and welfare services; and there is no

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charge for any of it. There’s also a 24hour telephone service providing advice to families and carers. The hospice continues to support families after losing a loved one, offering bereavement care and volunteering opportunities. The hospice receives 17% of its’ funding from central government, but the rest comes from the public, via donations and legacies. Gifts in wills

are the most valuable source of income at the hospice and this accounts for a quarter of the care provided. Gifts left in wills are free from inheritance tax, and whether it’s a large or small gift, it will help many local patients and their families needing the vital servies of St Peter & St James Hospice. Gifts can be residual (a share), pecuniary (stated amount), or specific (an item). Where a will states how a gift is to be used, the hospice will always honour this. This October, the hospice is running Make A Will Month, organised through local solicitors who waive their fees in return for a suggested donation to the hospice. The time taken from thinking about writing a will to completing the process can be as little as three weeks. Without a will, an individual has no legal say over their legacy, and where there’s a will, there’s a way. l www.stpjhospice.org

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ARE YOU SAFE AND WELL? Jackie Hoare and Lisa Priestman report on the resumption of Safe and Well home visits from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and Home Safety Visits from East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service East and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Services have restarted their free Safe and Well Visits and Home Safety Visits in a faceto-face format, while still working within a Covid-19 safe manner. For some time, visits had been carried out virtually, but the lifting of restrictions means the fire service can now resume visiting people in their homes. A Safe and Well Visit or Home Safety Visit involves a prearranged home visit, to offer advice on how to make the home safer, and where appropriate fit smoke alarms or other specialist fire detection equipment. Visits are free of charge and tailored to the specific needs of the household. They normally last between 30 to 45 minutes. The fire service personnel who carry out the visit will always bring identification. Visits are offered to individuals within our communities who are most in need. You may be eligible if you: • Are aged 65 or over • A re a lone adult/parent with young children • Live in a high-rise building • Have a permanent disability • Have permanent mobility difficulties • Have a Careline/Lifeline • Cannot hear a standard smoke alarm and live alone Please get in touch with West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service if you or an individual you know meets the criteria and needs

additional support. You can reach the fire service by: • V isiting the website: https://bit.ly/SafeAndWellVisits • Telephone: 0345 8729 719 • Email: safeandwell@westsussex.gov.uk Please get in touch with East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service if you or an individual you know needs additional support, no criteria is required. You can reach the fire service by: • V isiting the website: https://bit.ly/37njpnK • Telephone: 0800 1777 069 • Email: Homefire.Safetyvisits@esfrs.org

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his small charity was set up by four individuals; Chris and Ursula Downton, Kirsty and James Denny, around a kitchen table in July 1998. They had the aim of supporting families who have children going through cancer; by granting wishes, organising events, and creating a local support network. Over the years, the reach and fundraising capacity of the charity has increased, which allows more support to be offered to those who need it. Beneficiaries have enjoyed short summer holidays to the Isle of Wight, horse riding days at equestrian centres and family days out at local tourist attractions. Be it purchasing a car parking permit for a hospital, replacing school uniforms, or organising a takeaway, this charity has grown from strength to strength and raised over £1,000,000 since its’ creation.

In 2015, Children with Cancer Fund received an invitation to visit Buckingham Palace and receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by community groups, the equivalent of an MBE for a charity. “Instead of standing with our children looking through the railings at the changing of the guard, we were walking through the gates of Buckingham Palace,” recalled Chris Downton. Children with Cancer Fund love to hear from families who have moved on after their time with the charity. Lilac is one child who has celebrated several years in remission. “A huge thank you to the Children with Cancer Fund for their incredible support. We could

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not have done it without you – You managed to make us laugh when all we wanted to do was cry and introduced us to the fab CWCF family. Rock on!” Khodi is another child supported by the charity and his mum, Tasha Arlette recalls how the charity helped them during their time of need. “Khodi was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2017. When Khodi first got poorly, we were contacted by Chris and his wonderful team from CWCF asking what Khodi would like, and what he likes doing. He was gifted a new iPad and a year-long pass to a local tourist attraction. The iPad made a massive difference while he was having treatment at The Royal Marsden. I got treated as well and received a spa treatment and gift card. What you do makes a real difference for families. You set up days out throughout the year to keep us all connected – You’re all amazing.” Children with Cancer Fund take part in events across the county and enjoyed One Great Day Langney and Alfriston Fete during August. They’re looking forward to Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival on the 18th September, among others in the future. Ways to offer support include volunteering or donations, maybe even a self-generated fundraiser – like braving the shave or holding a cake sale. There are plenty of ideas and additional information on the website and social media feeds. l www.childrenwithcancerfund.org.uk September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 149

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aving a hot meal at least once a day is an essential to maintaining health, happiness and wellbeing. A hot meal is something to look forward to, a warming hug on a plate or in a bowl. A hot meal is something we all deserve. However, from time to time we all need a little help with cooking. This might be after a stay in hospital, if cooking has become too much, or if you simply want to make life easier. Thankfully, there is help available.

Hot meals on wheels services are an easy way to carry on enjoying your main meal without the hassle of cooking anything. Simply browse through a menu, make an order and wait for the meal to arrive, hot and ready to eat straight away. Different culinary tastes and requirements are catered for with a huge variety of cuisines available, so there is no need to worry about missing out on favourite meals. And of course don’t forget about pudding! Hot or cold, decadent or healthy, make sure dessert is on the menu, because, well, why not?

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meal delivery service. Again, these easy to use services deliver meals straight to the freezer ready for home cooking in the microwave or oven. This gives greater flexibility to choose what to eat and when to eat it but makes sure that every meal is still packed full of goodness and is utterly convenient. The benefits of these kinds of delivery services are numerous. Not only does it take into account maintaining balanced nutrition, something which often gets forgotten about when one’s ability to cook starts to wane, but it’s a friendly point of contact in the day. A trained delivery driver will hand over the hot meal, or make sure the freezer is safely stacked with balanced meals ready for home cooking. Seeing a friendly face in the middle of the day may be a welcome relief for some and also serves as a safety check. Delivery drivers are often trained in checking for the wellbeing and safety of their customers and may have contact numbers for next of kin if anything appears amiss. This provides not only a sense of security for the customer but also for friends and family knowing their loved one is being looked after. A full tummy, a friendly chat and a sense of security all in the comfort of your own home is a service worth investing in, and when it’s all so delicious – it’s as easy as pie! l

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hether you view money as the route to happiness or the root of all evil, there’s no denying its necessity. According to the American showman Phineas Barnum, “money is a terrible master, but an excellent servant.” Pioneering car manufacturer Henry Ford stated, “money is like an arm or leg – use it or lose it.” An ancient proverb warns us that, ‘a fool and his money are easily parted.’

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graft – ought to consider seeking expert advice on how to invest their nest egg so that it’s secure and productive. A wealth management consultant, or financial adviser, will offer guidance and recommendations on investment with the aim of preserving, protecting and growing a pot of money, while also helping to ensure that in due course financial assets are passed on taxefficiently to the next of kin. Successful wealth management can involve a synergistic combination of disciplines – investment advice, estate planning, accounting, retirement provision, tax services, succession planning and family governance. A good adviser will use a consultative process to learn their client’s financial circumstances, September 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 153

requirements and aspirations. They will then come up with a personalised strategy that draws upon a range of financial products and services, based on their present and projected financial situation, goals and risk tolerance. Wealth management involves more than just investing money. It can encompass all parts of an individual’s financial life. Instead of attempting to integrate pieces of advice and various products from many different sources, wealth management offers a more integrated approach. A wealth manager coordinates the services needed to manage their client’s assets, and also creates a strategic plan for their current and future needs – this could cover diverse areas such as will and trust services, or business succession plans. After the client and adviser have developed and agreed the original plan, they will meet regularly to update goals, review and rebalance the portfolio and assess whether additional services are needed. In many cases, this becomes a business relationship that continues for the remainder of the client’s lifetime. In certain instances, a wealth management adviser may have to coordinate input from outside financial

experts, as well as the client’s own service professionals (for example, a solicitor or accountant). Some wealth managers also provide banking services or advice on philanthropic activities. Wealth management advisers directly employed by an investment firm may have more knowledge on investment strategy, whereas ones who work for a bank may focus on the management of trusts, credit options, estate planning or insurance – expertise varies from firm to firm. Wealth management advisers generally charge an all-in-one fee for their services, based on a percentage of the amount of assets under management – on average around 1% per annum, though this can vary considerably.

Advisers can charge for their services in several ways. Some work as fee-only advisers and charge an annual, hourly or flat fee. Some are paid through commission on the investments they sell. Others are remunerated through a combination of the two. The first mention of wealth management dates back to the 1930s, although the discipline really started to gather momentum in the late 1980s; when banks and brokers began hosting seminars designed to demonstrate their investment skills to their most affluent clients. The global recession in the late 2000s prompted investors to scrutinise the management of their portfolios more closely, with the spotlight shining on the role of wealth management advisers. This has resulted in a move towards better communication and a more holistic relationship between advisers and their clients; embracing broader lifestyle issues such as career goals, working environment and patterns of expenditure. As with any professional adviser, it is important to make sure that their specialisms fit your particular needs – so check credentials carefully. They must be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). l

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PETS

eptember is generally considered the first month of autumn, and, after hopes of a hot, dry summer have invariably been disappointed, and the children return to school, we often get some fine weather that eases us from one season into the next. ‘Them Indoors’ usually holiday then, so we’ll be hoping that this autumnal pattern prevails. This whole year has been, like our attitude to the weather, a mix of hopes and disappointments. There have been hopes around vaccinations and disappointments, earlier, about the delayed relaxing of restrictions. Well, my vaccination hopes extended to getting a biscuit as a compensation payment, which was fortunately fulfilled. Disappointments about restrictions is a longer list: unreasonable banning from the sofa and big bed, petty limiting of treats, strict definitions of what constitutes a dog toy, and most galling of all, being restrained from finally sorting out ol’ fluffy woofy, the Leonberger next door. Some wider hopes, however, have been fulfilled. Longed-for reunions

With September upon us, Teddy reflects on the hopes, holidays and disappointments of the year so far, and suggests canine level-headedness for living in the moment is something his human translator, Helen Stockton, and the rest of us should seek to do more often

with family and acquaintances have taken place. We had a wonderful, sunny, weekend in Norfolk, with some friends, in our respective motorhomes. They have a Border Terrier, Bonnie, so it wasn’t just the people who did socialising. I introduced Bear to Bonnie, as both a female role model and to provide a good opportunity for Bear to practice her canine social skills, remembering to curb her youthful excesses. We’ve also visited ‘Her Indoors’ parents and I showed Bear the delights of their garden pond. I don’t do water; what can I tell you, I’m a terrier and that word comes from the Latin ‘terra’ meaning ‘earth’, which is where my paws are firmly planted. I am, however, intrigued by their fish, particularly when they come shoaling to the surface at feeding time. I am naturally suspicious of anything that lurks out of plain sight, so I give the default terrier response and bark. I’ve tried to encourage Bear to behave likewise but so far, she’s been too busy doing that puppy squiggling and wagging nonsense, at the Seniors. A disappointing lack of focus but she is still young, I suppose…

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One way to avoid disgruntlements is to live largely in the moment, something we dogs are good at. We don’t look forward to, or worry about, things months off, we just react to whatever is going on now. Without building hopes, our disappointments are naturally smaller; a walk delayed, a treat under the sofa or a broken toy perhaps. And if we can’t sort it ourselves, we have carefully trained staff to do it for us. This makes disappointments less, well… disappointing, and more a case of gratification delayed. I think we can all live with that, or at least I hope we can! l 156 SUSSEX LIVING | September 2021

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PUZZLES

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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.

1. Prattles (anag.) (8) 8. Wide street (6) 9. Agitate (4) 10. Horse (3) 11. Metamorphic rock (6) 12. Mental approach (8) 15. Tufted beard (6) 16. Drive away (6) 20. Afternoon rest (6) 24. Braids (6) 27. Goose liver (4,4) 28. Car fuel (6) 29. Belonging to us (3) 30. Land measure (4) 31. African country (6) 32. Written composition (8)

2. Edible tuber (6) 3. Dexterous (6) 4. Language (6) 5. Torn (6) 6. Niche (6) 7. Follow (6) 12. Matures (4) 13. Story (4) 14. Written material (4) 17. ---- of Man (4) 18. Couple (4) 19. Deprivation (4) 21. Glacial period (3,3) 22. Hallowed place (6) 23. At sea (6) 24. Recipe (anag.) (6) 25. Appalled (6) 26. Zodiac sign (6)

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then 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.

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Place a different arithmetical sign (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in each circle so that the total of each line across and down is the same. Perform the first calculation in each line first and ignore the mathematical law which says you should always perform division and multiplication before addition and subtraction.

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Dixon & Company PROOF DATE/TIME: 18 August 2021 12:46 pm OUR FILENAME: Sept 21 Diane Hutt

The dynamic duo dashed around the Welsh borders on a crazy ‘If-it’s-old-it’s-probably-worth-a-look’ tour and visited 14 churches in five days, accidentally gate-crashing a wedding and a christening in the process, as detailed below… Saturday: Our heartfelt shouts of “Congratulations!” failed to defrost the wedding party. Everyone looked like they’d rather be somewhere else, while the photographer, his two assistants and the makeup artist loudly expressed their annoyance at the prospect of two sweaty, gurning strangers photobombing the pictures. As if we would… Sunday: A noisy, friendly bunch casually posed for pictures after wetting the head of babe number three. An aunt, who’d just got a smartphone and didn’t have a clue how to work it, had (bizarrely) been nominated ‘Official Photographer.’ The proud parents were clearly still enamoured with one another and were considering getting married. The Vicar, smiling indulgently, declared it would be “An honour” to officiate, whilst doubtless thinking, “About time!” as he’d been ‘Master of Ceremonies’ and ‘Official Dunker’ for all three children. He offered us refreshments, which was extremely kind, as I later realised I’d been wearing a Black Sabbath t-shirt. I guess he’d quickly decided we were genuinely interested in his church, shared his delight that the 12th century font was still in demand and in full working order, (they built things to last in those days) and, as I didn’t try to tempt him over to ‘The Dark Side’ were probably harmless. If you’re reading this – thanks for the cuppa, Rev. Tim, the church needs more people like you.

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