August 2014 – Sussex Living Magazine

August 2014

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Editor’s comment Welcome to the August issue of Sussex Living.

With the weather continuing to bring us warm, sunny days, there’s a definite holiday vibe in the air – and very nice it is too.

Of course, not everyone is in a position to take a break from normal life and enjoy a change of scenery, which is why charities such as CCHF–All About Kids are so important. Lisa de Silva went to see them at Stafford House, Keymer, and found out why and how they provide much needed holidays for disadvantaged children. And if you can help in any way with donations of needed items or indeed your time, you can be sure of a warm welcome. Pages 46-47 have all the details.

Homes and gardens are important to us all – but what about the wider implications of how we run our homes? In a bid to discover how to make our houses more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable, we take a look at two families in Mid Sussex who have done just that – and with spectacular results (pages 6-11).

Check out the cutest guinea pigs you ever saw on pages 31-34. If you think you might like one (or two? They’re very social little creatures!) as a family pet, I urge you to find out as much as you can about these furry funsters to make sure they’re right for you before you commit. Rescue charities such as Palace Piggie Rescue and Pooh Piglet Corner provide lots of free advice and should be your first port of call.

As we commemorate World War One, Ruth Lawrence visited Cuckfield Museum’s current exhibition ‘Small Town at War’.

If ever you needed a reminder of the life-changing impact this global conflict had on a human scale, read pages 5052. Then take a few moments for quiet reflection, perhaps lighting a candle in remembrance.

And while we’re on the subject of history, why not refresh your knowledge of what happened in the early part of the 20th century and pit your wits against our Poppyfield Quiz (pages 55-56)? As always, there are three prizes to be won, courtesy of our generous advertisers.

On a personal note, I would like to thank all Sussex Living supporters for making this magazine such a pleasure to put together every month. I hope you will continue to enjoy all that Mid Sussex has to offer – and keep reading all about it in Sussex Living magazine!

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Contents 6-11

Home & Garden Give your home a new energy boost!

by Ruth Lawrence

13-14

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Green Living

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64-68

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Diary Dates TICKET OFFER

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Bolney Stoves

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Business to Business

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Distribution

by Ruth Lawrence

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Letters & Feedback

Trash to Treasure

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The Last Word

A Magical Woodland Trail

Bluebell Railway Summer Festival

by Tanis Banham & Carla Faulks

by Ruth Lawrence

23-25

Holt Security Systems Your home in safe hands

Tips for a greener home

by Hanna Lindon

Stylish winter warmth

18-19

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Local Living

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Local Business Directory

The View from the Downs

by Roger Linn

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Locks & Cobblers Another little problem sorted

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Blooming Times

by Flo Whitaker, Burgess Hill Horticultural Society

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46-47

Guinea Pig Rescue

by Ruth Lawrence

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Scaynes Hill Walk

by Les Campbell

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Mirror Mirror on the wall...

by Nicole Tata

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Denture Care Centre New smiles ahead

46-47

CCHF All About Kids - Happy Holidays!

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by Lisa de Silva

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WWI: 100 years ago in Mid Sussex

by Ruth Lawrence

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Poppyfield Quiz

by Nicole Tata

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Food Glorious Food

by Robert Hanson

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by Ruth LawRence

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Two local family homes have taken home improvements to a higher level.

Give your home a

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You’ve read the statistics, seen advertisements for solar panels and ground source heat pumps, but what’s the reality of making your home more energy efficient? In a bid to dramatically reduce their carbon footprint, two Mid Sussex home owners took the plunge and retro-fitted their homes.

Peter and Brenda Martin decided to buy ‘Northfields’ in Chailey because of its two-acre garden and sense of potential. They had taken master classes in rainwater harvesting and ground source heating, so were well prepared for the fiveyear plan to realise their eco-home dream.

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The couple carried out most of the work themselves, hiring someone with a 3-tonne digger to carve out the meter-deep trenches required to sink nearly half a mile of pipe under the earth. That process took three weeks but by the following year, the reseeded lawn had grown to cover the entire disturbance.

It cost £2,000 plus 20 tonnes of sand costing £500. The heat exchanger itself requires a shed-sized space and cost £11,000 plus £5,000 for plumbing. This is obviously a long-term investment but, already, the benefits are noticeable. continued on page 8

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“The temperature is always a steady 21 degrees, converted from just 4 degrees of ground heat,” Peter told me. “It can’t be switched off and, whether summer or winter, it always feels just right.”

They installed a woodburning stove, mainly for the cosy appearance on grey days but found they’ve only used it a handful of times. The only cost now is the electricity to run the system and the payback time is estimated to be seven years, which is impressive.

Being able to use rainwater was a prime objective for Peter and Brenda. They decided to install a 3,300-litre tank under the lawn to collect rainwater from the house and garage. It’s used for flushing toilets and filling the washing machine, while all showers, the dishwasher and drinking water still comes from the mains supply. Rainwater, being soft, doesn’t cause hard water build-up or staining on ceramic surfaces.

Solar panels were the next big decision. Two sets of panels – 28 in total – provide much of the couple’s electricity needs. The new set of 8 panels on the garage has its own converter and is more efficient than the others. LED low-voltage lights complete the

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Above: Peter Martin at ‘Northfields’ in Chailey.

eco-credentials of Peter and Brenda’s home.

A recent EPC rating gave Northfields an ‘A’ rating with an almost perfect 98% efficiency. Having started life as a mid-1960’s bungalow, this is a spectacular result. The original Crittall metal-framed windows were replaced by double-glazing, while underfloor insulation added to the overall efficiency.

The garden, which is all Brenda’s work, carries on the self-sufficient ideal. A reinstated orchard, vegetable plot and berries galore provide much of Peter and Brenda’s fruit and vegetable needs. Herb and flower gardens that appeal to bees as much as the eye and an intimate circular ‘room’ garden give a beautiful and restful impression, concealing the labyrinth of pipework that runs underground.

I asked Peter if he’d do it all again and he nodded. “Definitely. It’s a big commitment but it’s the best heating I’ve ever had.” Peter and Brenda’s refitted home is ultra-efficient, beautiful and a pleasure to inhabit. What more could anyone ask of a home? Their garden will be open for charity at the end of next May, so make a date in your diary. continued on page 10

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In 2007, Chris and Hilary Handel (pictured right) moved down from London and bought a tired 1920s bungalow in Hassocks. It was leaky, cold and poorly insulated and they’d bought it primarily for the view and large garden. The house provided the perfect project for Chris to demonstrate his interest in the effects of climate change and how we can all reduce our emissions to collectively make a real difference. Within six months of moving and aided by an architect, the couple had decided to drastically improve their existing home instead of having to find the funds to demolish it and rebuild.

Chris and Hilary spent £20,000 to make ‘Hillcrest’ super insulated, energy efficient and airtight, converting the loft using Celotex, which was also installed under the downstairs floor to make massive savings in energy bills. Solar thermal hot water heating tubes were fitted to the roof and they built an innovative canopy in the garden, incorporating 12 solar panels, which produce 50% more electricity than the family needs. A smart meter tells them how much energy is produced and makes the benefits visible throughout the year.

A 6kW woodburning stove provides winter heat and a stunning focal point in the living room, while LED lights throughout reduce energy consumption even further. An ‘A’-rated boiler and timers that control devices on standby help cut both consumption and emissions. Chris has learned that greening your home doesn’t involve self-sacrifice. On the contrary, “it makes your home far nicer to live in while improving your quality of life,” he told me.

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Chris has become heavily involved in the ethos of the Energy Saving Trust; his home is one of 180 homes nationwide who qualify as ‘superhomes’ because of their exceptionally low carbon footprint and energy efficiency. The Trust gives advice, support, a forum and links to local groups and open houses; you can even arrange an appointment to visit ‘Hillcrest’ and other participating houses through the site (www. superhomes.org.uk).

After seeing the bursting fruit and veg beds, the happily foraging hens, plentiful orchard and stunning wildflower meadow in the back garden, it was obvious that the Handels relish their more selfsufficient life and the links it has brought them in the community. Chris is involved with HKD Energy, a local initiative which promotes renewable energy wherever possible.

As for return on investment, Chris and Hilary have saved over a thousand pounds in the first 6 months of this year alone – which goes to show how quickly the benefits can add up once you’ve decided to go green.

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Tips for a greener home Boost your eco-credentials and bolster your bank account by thinking green.

Saving money, cutting your carbon footprint, increasing the value of your home, improving your health, leading a healthier lifestyle – there are plenty of reasons to make your home more environmentally friendly.

A commitment to renewable energy resources, such as installing solar panels, ground source heating or a rainwater collection system, can generate longterm financial returns, but even small changes can pay big dividends. Going green is often just a case of picking up some positive habits.

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The first step towards a greener home is simply to use less energy.

Turning lights off when you leave a room, taking a shower instead of a bath and turning the thermostat down just a few degrees are all small changes that can have a big impact on your utility bills. Try to avoid leaving appliances on standby and wherever possible use cooler, shorter settings on your dishwasher and washing machine. Even doing your washing up in a bowl rather than leaving the tap running can save you money – more than £30 per year, according to the Energy Saving Trust! continued on page 14

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Stay snug without a thermostat hike by getting your DIY hat on and insulating doors and windows.

Sealing your skirting boards with silicone sealant can help too, as can fitting a chimney draught excluder or sealed fireguards. If you’re happy to take on a bigger project, then adding cavity wall and loft insulation to your home could save you a significant amount on your heating bills.

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There are plenty of products out there designed to help you live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. One of the best (and least costly) investments you can make is a box of energy-saving light bulbs. Recent technological innovations mean that flickering, slowto-glow bulbs are a thing of the past. Nowadays, eco bulbs are virtually indistinguishable from their energy-guzzling counterparts.

Plug-in energy monitors cost less than £50, and studies have shown that they can help households cut their energy usage by up to 15%.

Recycle your waste

Recycling used waste is one of the best ways to do your bit for the environment, but sometimes it can seem like more hassle than it’s worth.

Fortunately, Mid Sussex has a straightforward and very successful recycling operation. Around 45% of waste collected from residents around the area is recycled, and every household is entitled to a blue-lidded wheelie bin that is emptied every two weeks.

Larger items can be recycled at Household Waste Recycling Sites in East Grinstead, Horsham, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath. For a small annual subscription, the council even offers a green bin – a kerbside collection service for garden waste.

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Having obtained all the information required to narrow the choice down, one of Paul’s team will survey the site to ensure that technically the product is the right one for the job. “This is really important,” Paul stressed.

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by Ruth LawRence

natuRe tRaiL

A magical

woodland trail

A dozen butterflies rose into the warm summer air as i walked through a young wildflower meadow to discover the beautiful nature trail at Chelwood gate.

The National Cat Centre is a wellknown charity and their grounds at Chelwood Gate are extensive.

But did you know that there is also a 2km trail that winds through a magical setting of woodland, heath and lake, benefiting a host of native wildlife?

I began by the water; a small lake surrounded by trees, inhabited by a family of Canada geese and Mallard ducks with a tiny jewel of an island in the centre. A path wrapping round the lake passes by a gate leading directly onto the Ashdown Forest, a haven for walkers, birdwatchers and families. The trail leads through mixed woodland; oak, providing habitat for hundreds of species, silver birch and scots pine. Tranquil sounds of birds and rustling leaves accompany the scurry of squirrels or foraging rabbits as I passed under the canopy of dappled shade – the perfect place to cool down on a hot summer day.

The path turns over a brook which supplies the lake and crosses through deer territory; it’s possible to catch a glimpse of roe or fallow deer in this more hidden part of the trail. If you are lucky you may even spot an adder. This shy species is unusual in that the females do not lay eggs like other snakes but give birth to live snakes, perfect miniature replicas of their parents.

The woodland floor was covered in the seed heads of bluebells at the time of my visit; the entire place must have been awash with colour in the spring.

Where the path opens out onto heath, common spotted orchids stand amid the long grasses, instantly recognisable by their pale, delicately coloured

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heads. As the sun blazed overhead, I dipped back into the shade and stumbled upon the ruins of the old reptile house; all that remains is the low wall of an unusually shaped building, long disused and abandoned to time and weather. An ancient yew stood beside a clearing equipped with seating for children, making an ideal space for a spot of storytelling.

Moving on, I came to a recently established wildflower meadow. I’ve rarely seen so many butterflies in one place; a sure indication of a healthy habitat and fascinating for youngsters to watch as they rise up out of the grasses, always just out of reach. Bumble bees seem plentiful too; they drift from flower to flower, collecting pollen before returning to their colony where they make enough honey to feed their young.

My walk was accompanied by squirrels overhead inadvertently helping to spread the woodland by their method of ‘scatter hoarding’. They bury seeds

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The trail is a series of ecosystems in miniature, all coexisting in one wildlife rich habitat.

for future consumption but as they always bury more than they need, many seedlings germinate during summer. Some bird species such as jays do this too and as they forget where they bury some of their cache, they indirectly plant more trees. You may hear the drum of a great spotted woodpecker emerging from the canopy; it’s a loud, unmistakeable sound that identifies them to other woodpeckers and defines their territory. If you hear a cackling laugh instead, it could be a green woodpecker, or ‘yaffle’, its colloquial name giving a clue as to its distinctive call.

As I made my way back to the car park, I noticed a small herd of dark brown sheep with down turned horns; these are Hebridean sheep that belong to the conservators of Ashdown Forest to nibble the short turf and prevent it reverting to scrub.

The nature trail is a series of ecosystems in miniature; wetland, water, woodland, meadow and heath, all coexisting in one wildlife rich habitat. The ideal place to wander, picnic or watch out for native creatures, it’s a place I’ll definitely revisit to watch the changing seasons and the evolution of a small piece of paradise.

Pick up a nature trail map from the Visitor centre: The National Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest RH17 7DE Tel. 01825 741 370 www.cats.org.uk

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After a day spent toiling in the garden, one of the most rewarding moments is when you sit back and admire the result of your efforts; the slow unwinding of aching muscles and a tangible reward in front of your eyes.

If you find yourself sitting on a rickety old bench, perhaps inherited from the previous occupants and slowly succumbing to rot, maybe it’s time to turn your attention to your seating.

Garden benches seem to be mostly of a traditional

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something natural, simple and practical with minimal skills. design that hasn’t altered much in decades while the alternative is often prohibitively expensive, so why not make your own? This can be simple, affordable and completely unique.

After my ancient bench had finally snapped in one too many places, I decided to construct something robust and lasting. Oak seems the ideal wood, it’s beautiful and blends seamlessly into its surroundings, particularly if sited under a sheltering tree.

I found a long wavy edged piece of oak in a wood yard, about six feet long, with the bark edge

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garden furniture, then sit back and have a well-earned rest.

still visible along each side. Personally, I like to see wood that still has its ‘skin’ showing; it fits in with surrounding trees and gives it a natural appearance.

I also selected an oak block; heavy enough to act as a support and the right height for a seat. It was cut square, which saved having to trim it later. With these two pieces of wood, all I had to do was cut the long piece to leave enough for a second support at the other end to the block. That done, I just placed the wavy edged piece on the block and fixed it down with three long brass screws, leaving a few inches protruding over each edge. Then, I attached the remainder of the long piece to act as the second leg of the bench. Either you can screw this directly to the seat or use brackets underneath as I did, so that the fixings are invisible from above.

This very basic but workable design can be applied to virtually any plank/support combination.

A discarded stump could act as support; an old house beam found on a skip could be the seat. It’s really about using the materials that are available to make something natural, simple and practical with minimal skills. Then, after an afternoon’s labour in the garden, you can sit back for a well-earned rest on your very own individual handmade bench. www.sussexliving.com

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Concert programmes feature a wide mix of musical styles which audiences love and which makes the choir a little different.

Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings in the Unitarian Church Meeting House Ditchling

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LOCAL Ditchling Players The autumn production for the Ditchling Players will be ‘The Nightingales’, a show business comedy by Peter Quilter on 5-8th November 2014.

Set in the 1950’s in the home of a cabaret star, Jack (40/50’s), the rhythm of his comfortable life is disturbed by the unexpected arrival of his parents, Charlie (60/70’s) and Beatrice (60/70’s), old Music Hall stars who announce they can only stay until Christmas and it’s January 7th! Beatrice then disappears and the underlying tale of Charlie and Beatrice gradually unfolds.

Jack has not recognised true love, so into this charming glimpse of life with an eccentric family is woven the ‘will–they– won’t–they’ path of Jack and his stage partner, Maggie (40/50’s) which will, hopefully, have a happy ending.

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editorial@sussexliving.com Ensuring that all goes smoothly on the domestic front is Geraldine (30/40’s) who specialises in caring for ‘theatricals’. Her life with the Nightingales calls on talents beyond the call of duty!

Auditions will be held at Ditchling Village Hall on the 4th August at 8pm. For more information or if you are interested in auditioning for any of these roles but are unable to make the audition date please contact the director, Nan Crofton, on 01273 842102 or e-mail croftonwalker@btinternet.com.

The Yews Centre The Yews is an elegant lateVictorian house overlooking Muster Green in the centre of Haywards Heath. Formerly a family home, it was also a post office before it came into the ownership of West Sussex County Council, via Cuckfield

To find out more about the centre or to make a booking contact Helen and Sue on 01444 412367 or email yews@theyewscentre.org.uk www.theyewscentre.org.uk.

Live Life then Give Life Urban District Council and East Sussex County Council. It is now a friendly and informal base for The Yews (Haywards Heath) Community Partnership. It is home to over 25 small, voluntary groups supporting people of all ages with special needs of many kinds. It is also available for oneoff events such as conferences, training events, children’s parties and many others. There is a fully equipped kitchen where group lunches are prepared, cookery sessions are given and training courses take place.

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the British Army to be awarded the VC in the First World War. Taken prisoner after the battle, he survived the war and lived until the late 1950s.

The public ceremony will see the band of the Royal Logistics Corps in full regalia march up London Road and into the High Street, where they will perform a musical interlude. Crowds are expected to gather at 10.30am and the event finishes at around 11.45am.

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people are currently waiting for an organ transplant to save or radically improve their lives, and many more require tissue transplants. With people living longer than ever before and continuous medical advances, the need for transplants is set to rise even higher over the next few years. Without increased awareness, education and research more and more people will needlessly die waiting.

The aim of the charity Live Life then Give Life is to save and improve the lives of people waiting on the transplant list. It helps to improve awareness and education of organ donation and funds projects that increase the amount of successful transplants in the UK. The event is being held at Mid Sussex Golf Club, Ditchling on 24th August, from 7pm.

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In August 2013, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced a campaign to honour Victoria Cross recipients from the First World War. As part of this, commemorative paving stones will be laid in the birthplace of Victoria Cross recipients.

The first of the UK’s Victoria Cross memorial plaques will be unveiled at a ceremony in East Grinstead’s historic High Street on Saturday 23rd August.

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Vivace!

The Ditchling based choir Vivace! was formed 11 years ago and since then has helped raise £90,000 for charities.

The latest three concerts in aid of the Yews Partnership

Haywards Heath, InterAct Stroke Rehabilitation, and the Alzheimer’s Society made a total of three thousand pounds.

The choir is entirely selffunded so the singers come at no cost to concert organisers.

Members take part because they enjoy singing and performing, something audiences really appreciate. Music Director Linda Glenn makes sure the choir has fun, while maintaining a high standard.

Concert programmes are mainly light-hearted and contain a wide mix of musical styles from classical to comical.

Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Old Unitarian Meeting House, Ditchling.

Three Vocal Workshops will take place on the first three Wednesdays in August.

For more information, call 01444 417953, or 01273 845369 www.vivacechoirsussex.org.uk www.sussexliving.com

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Rushfields Charity Ride For the second time Tracey Prescott and Adrian Hillman are riding in the London Prudential 100. They are supporting Clic Sargent, a charity providing care for children with cancer. It funds everything from specialist nurses to providing somewhere for families to be together near the hospital where their child is being treated.

Tracey has first hand experience of the work that Clic do as they provided support for her nephew and his family during his fight against cancer – which he won! The support given by Clic was fantastic through some very difficult times. On 10th August, they will attempt the ride again, hoping to knock 30 mins off their last time of 8hrs 35mins. If you would like to show your support, please visit www.777fundraising.com or call into Rushfields Plant Centre and speak to Adrian.

Defibrillator for Hurstpierpoint Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club has recently arranged for a defibrillator to be installed at the club. This was possible as a result of the generosity of members donating around £1,500.

The cabinet housing the defibrillator has been sited outside the Bowls Club in South Avenue, thus enabling its availability to the general public and the Ambulance Service.

Gill Welsh, a former Responder and current member of the Bowls club, has been instrumental in arranging for the defibrillator to be provided through the South East Ambulance Service. This Service also provided several excellent training sessions which were

led by Derek Middlehurst and Dan Harvey (both pictured with Gill Welsh and John Wilkinson, Chairman of Hurstpierpoint Parish Council).

The Ambulance Service will be responsible for maintenance which includes replacement of items such as batteries and pads whenever necessary. The Bowls Club will provide the electrical power to the cabinet to keep the equipment at a working temperature throughout the year.

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The challenge is to raise as much money as possible for St Peter & St James Hospice, North Chailey, driving a 3,500 mile road trip starting in St Omer in northern France on 6th September arriving in Venice on 10th September and back via the scenic route – all in a VW Golf GTI bought on eBay for less than £500.

Jack and Thomas have been given great support by Sussex Sign Co. who have sign-written the car and are also promoting the trip through their Facebook page. Donations have started to come in from a cluster of local businesses but more is more!

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I’m not a very ‘horsey’ person, but I do enjoy Hickstead, especially when I can use the free entry pass kindly offered to all readers of Sussex Living. I think it’s because I love enthusiasts and the Hickstead meeting is so packed with them, it’s as though everybody you meet has just received some unexpectedly good, or odd, news. I mean, where else on Earth can you overhear one side of a mobile phone conversation which contains the phrase “she goes just as well off either leg”?

The place is simply buzzing with activity and the cheerful milling crowds have an exotic, if rural mix.

There are giggling girls going through the simplymad-for-ponies stage, perspiring gentlemen wearing tweed suits thick enough to stop a bullet, superstars of the show jumping world, harassed grooms and ice-cream eating families. Of course, there are horses of every sort – from statuesque, haughty beasts who know their worth, to matching pairs of ponies small enough to use as bookends.

The Shopping Village offers opportunities that don’t come along every day. Where else would someone offer you a deal on something that sounded like an ‘electronic equine fetlock indicator’? As I have no idea what such a thing is or could do, I don’t know whether it was a bargain or not, so I didn’t buy one. I was, however, more than tempted by what is, in my view, the ultimate product of the 21st century: zip-up Wellington boots! Regular readers of this column will know that I’ve had difficulties with rubberised footwear in the past, so these revolutionary wellies will change my life. No more pulled calf muscles trying to remove them, and no more abruptly sitting down because one has bent in the middle when I’m trying to put it on. Now step in, zip up and go.

Amidst all this excitement, I almost forgot to mention the breathtaking events in the main show jumping arena where you can watch horses and riders in such perfect harmony as to seem like a single animal. Their race against time over fences demands courage, skill and the seeming ability to defy gravity. Awesome!

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Need new keys cut? Come and see Matt Aartsen and his assistant Aaron for all types of key – home, commercial, vehicles, security, electronic. “I can even cut lost keys; just bring in the lock and I’ll make you a new key!” Remote control keys can be recoded thanks to an impressive computerised system. Best of all, Matt is also a car key specialist: he has the diagnostics capability to make genuine replacement keys for just about all car makes – now there’s a useful service!

Shoes need repairing? Locks & Cobblers are the place to go for soles, heels, uppers repairs, zips and just every other repair imaginable, including complete reconstruction of a piece of footwear, if necessary. Matt is an artisan and a perfectionist – everything is done on site, with a typical turnaround time of 24 hours (though often while you wait) and at a price you will like.

Then there’s the engraving service – tankards, corporate gifts, trophies, Christening presents, jewellery, pet ID tags... you name it, Matt and Aaron can etch it, even from a digital image file.

Another really handy service,

Matt offers VHS to DVD transfer for only £10.

Locks & Cobblers has been trading in the Orchards Shopping Centre for 8 years, moving to new premises a few months ago. The new unit is light and spacious, providing plenty of space for all manner of useful bits and bobs.

Alongside the large selection of

get. He left school aged 15 to train as a locksmith during the week, repairing shoes at the weekend.

27 years of hard graft later and Matt has succeeded in building a successful business, based on traditional values: top quality work, sensible prices and great customer service, all delivered with a friendly smile. “People come to me from as far away as Brighton, East Grinstead, Uckfield, Horsham – even London,” he grins happily. And it’s no wonder that customer loyalty is high – once you’ve found Locks & Cobblers, why would you need to go anywhere else?

Matt is an artisan and perfectionist – everything is done on site, often within 24 hours and at a price you will like. luggage I spotted, among other things, Chubb domestic safes, walking sticks, umbrellas and lots and lots of shoe care products.

“We stock 250 different shades of shoe polish and 14 types of insoles,” Matt tells me, “and we have over 300 types of shoelaces.”

The shop also offers a set price of £6.50 for watch battery replacements and has over 500 watchstraps to choose from – very handy indeed!

Matt is as close to a good oldfashioned craftsman as you can

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gaRdening

August is a sleepy month in the garden

making it an ideal time to plan for the future.

Let’s get cutting!

Blooming Times On the veg patch, What to do in the garden now? It’s a funny time of year: too late for summer bedding, too early to consider autumn pansies and suchlike.

However (elderly maiden aunts put down your ear trumpets and look away now), August is a brilliant month for reproduction.

I am, of course, talking about cuttings. In August there is little variation between day and night time temperatures – this provides ideal growing conditions. Many perennials, including dianthus, hebes, fuchsias, penstemons and shrubby herbs such as thyme, lavender, rosemary and sage can be propagated by cuttings now.

Your cuttings need to be made from non-flowering shoots. The shoots should be young, but not soft and sappy. Cut just below a leaf joint, making cuttings approximately 6-10cm in length. Pull off the lower leaves and insert the cuttings halfway into pots of gritty compost. Water well and stand them in a warm but not too sunny position. They will root quickly and can soon be potted on individually.

Spring flowering shrubs such as rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias can be propagated using a ‘layering’ method. The method is easy but success depends on choosing the right plant material. Select a low-growing stem that is mature but shows a good amount of new growth (the paler green/brown growing tip will indicate this) and is sufficiently bendy to touch the ground. Use bricks, stones or

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check strawberries for potential new plants. utilise a wire coat hanger bent into ‘hairpins’ to secure the stem along the ground and water well. A mulch of leaf mould is useful; the aim is to keep the surrounding soil moist at all times. Check every month or so, even in the depths of winter, for a secure stem and moist soil.

After a year has passed (I only said it was easy, not quick!), pull gently at the stem to check if it’s rooted. If so, it can be carefully dug up and cut away from the parent plant. Some varieties are more suited to layering in August, others will prefer April or May. Keep experimenting and you are bound to be successful.

On the veg patch, check strawberries for potential new plants. After fruiting, mature strawberry plants produce ‘runners’ – tiny plantlets growing on long stems. As before, use stones or hairpins to secure them to the ground. They will root quickly. Within a month you should be able to lift them and separate ‘mother’ and ‘baby’, replacing old tired plants with vigorous offspring.

They will continue growing throughout the autumn, making strong plants that will crop well for you next year.

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by Ruth Lawrence

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This little piggy went...

all the way home Small and cuddly, fluffy and squeaky – guinea pigs can make ideal first pets.

Guinea pigs are adorable little creatures. No wonder, then, that they are popular pets for children and adults alike. But researching this Peruvian native species brought me into contact with people on the front line of guinea pig rescue, unfortunately a much needed service.

Lack of information is the reason why rescue centres are full to capacity. Guinea pigs, or cavies, are worryingly easy to buy, often in an irresponsible way from sellers more concerned with money than the welfare of this surprisingly delicate animal.

I visited Pauline Dutton from Pooh Piglet Corner in Haywards Heath to meet 120 guinea pigs abandoned by their initially well-meaning owners.

“People buy a pair from a pet shop without knowing the sex or whether they will bond,” Pauline told me as I stroked an irresistible youngster. It’s this universal appeal which causes such problems: children fall in love with a cute little face or a pleasing colour and unsuitable animals are forced to live together, often

resulting in unwanted litters or fighting. Females can remain constantly pregnant if left with an unneutered male; they produce 3-4 babies in one litter and can become pregnant at four weeks old, when they can be damaged by giving birth.

Males make surprisingly good foster ‘uncles’, nurturing rescued babies while mentoring them; this gives a clue to the sensitive nature of the breed. Bonded males can live together happily as can groups of carefully introduced girls, although a neutered male can work wonders at stopping fighting between a pack of girls. They all prefer company, but it must be thoughtfully introduced as the wrong companion will be just as damaging as two humans who don’t get along.

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Guinea pigs are worryingly easy to buy , often from sellers more concerned with money than the welfare of this surprisingly delicate animal .

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Pauline won’t re-home a guinea pig unless she feels certain that a responsible adult will care for it over its lifespan, which can be more than 5 years.

Children may convince a parent they will look after their pet diligently but, ultimately, an adult will always end up having to take responsibility and this is the main reason why so many animals are abandoned.

Pauline set up the rescue centre 15 years ago; she gives free advice and offers a 6-month care package with all re-homed guinea pigs. As we talked, we were surrounded by the gentle vocalisations of these communicative animals.

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“People often think guinea pigs can share food and space with rabbits,” Pauline told me, “but they have very different diets and social needs.”

Unlike rabbits, they can’t live outside without a secure, warm shelter as they have hair instead of insulating fur. They must not go out on wet grass; and in winter must be brought into a house or shed.

Pauline’s dedication means that she incurs large overheads in caring for other people’s abandoned guinea pigs and she welcomes donations of money, specific foods, cages, towels and wood shavings for bedding. Her love for the rescued guinea pigs is obvious. As she handed me a captivating little female, I realised how the qualities that make them such a popular fi rst pet also make them highly vulnerable to abandonment.

It’s a sad reflection that another two guinea pig rescue centres are based in nearby Crawley.

I visited Palace Piggie Rescue to meet Lynn Coulbeck and Liz Hopper who are both opposed to breeding when so many rescue animals are waiting for loving homes. Keen to assure potential adopters that they are never on their own, Lynn and Liz dispense advice throughout the guinea pig’s life, in stark contrast to some pet shops who may simply want to sell an animal to an adoring child. “A guinea pig is not a toy or a gimmick,” Lynn said. “They have lives and enjoy interaction, company and plenty of safe space.” Cages should be continued on page 34

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at least 4 by 2 feet in size for a pair of guinea pigs and extra animals require another square foot each.

The centre’s most elderly resident, ‘Old Codger’, is still going strong at 10 years of age. “We get attached to individuals,” admitted Liz, “they squeak when they hear their owner’s voice”.

If your child wants a guinea pig, make sure that an adult will commit to its care and welfare for the duration of its life. Take advantage of the support offered by a rescue centre and give an abandoned animal a fresh start. You can take a bonded pair of youngsters who will remain close and affectionate with each other, secure in the knowledge that you are, in Lynn’s words, “part of the solution, by adopting and not buying.”

For information on guinea pig re-homing and care, please visit www.guineapigrescuesussex.co.uk or www.palacepiggierescue.org

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Palace Piggie Rescue always welcomes donations, newspapers for bedding and the great essential: bin liners. Guinea pig rescue on this scale requires serious funds, time, energy and dedication. Giving a pet a new home is a deeply rewarding experience and potential adopters can be reassured that they will have access to support along the journey.

The guinea pigs I met at Pooh Piglet Corner and Palace Piggie Rescue are the lucky ones – the vocal squeaks and chatter communicate their contentment as they wait to find their forever homes.

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When a pet is diagnosed with a terminal illness, or when age begins to affect its body and mind, owners have difficult decisions to make. Like people, sick animals need a lot of care and attention if they are not to suffer before they die naturally or are put to sleep.

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‘Kono was a part of our family and a unique and special animal,’ says Dona Roche-Tarry. ‘He was shy and not used

to being around people, so taking him to a vet was an anxious experience for us all. Because of the service provided by Vets2Home we were able to treat him and keep him calm and happy in his last few months. The decision to put a dog down is extremely difficult, especially when you have to take him to a hospital-type environment. We were able to say our private goodbyes and stay with him until the end.

‘Vets2Home also provided help with the special cremation, which was really important to us. Vets2Home is a great service and the professionalism and care the staff provide is exceptional.’

Vets2Home’s Chief Vet, Susan Gregersen, recently brought the idea of animal home geriatric and hospice care from the USA to Britain.

‘We’re here to help animals at all hours of the day and night throughout Sussex and on the Kent/Surrey borders,’ says Susan. ‘We’ll tailor-make a care plan for your special furry family member, so he or she can be pain-free through to a natural or much more often, a peaceful assisted end. This is more than possible at home and the best way to give a pet individual treatment in a comfortable setting and familiar environment. Owners such as Kono’s play an important part in a pet hospice situation, and care focuses on pain control and comfort for the animal as well as on 24-hour advice and support for the family when the end is approaching.’

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Susan Gregersen DVM, MBA, MRCVS – with Spud, her 8 year old rescue cat

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Join us on this short walk through Weald countryside around Scaynes Hill.

From the small car park at Scaynes Hill Common, return to the A272 and cross to the Inn on the Green opposite. Keep the pond to your left and almost at the entrance to the pub, turn right on a signed path.

Follow this path between houses, crossing two estate roads. Ignore the path off to your right.

On reaching a junction of tracks, take the one signed to Ham Lane Farm. Follow this tarmac track, which drops slightly downhill, and just past the entrance to Awbrook Park Farm, take a signed path on your left, surfaced with wood chippings.

The path climbs uphill to cross a track coming in from your right, and you should carry on ahead on a grassy path. At the top of the field, pass through a small dell and a kissing gate.

The path follows along a left-hand field edge, going over two stiles to join a tarmac drive by a gate and a stile. Turn left and follow this drive out

to join the A272. On reaching the A272, turn left for about 200 yards, then cross the road with great care to the signed path opposite.

When doing the survey for this walk, the entrance to the path was extremely muddy so please be prepared!

Go through a gate and follow the path around a clump of trees then bear right on an obvious path towards distant buildings. On reaching the dwelling at Pellingbridge Farm, turn left in front of a large barn to the clearly signed path ahead. Follow this path along a left-hand field edge to bear slightly right to a stile. Go over this, then immediately left through a gap in the hedge and follow up a left-hand field edge towards Great Wood.

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and follow the narrow path that meanders through the wood. On reaching a junction of paths, bear left downhill and at the bottom, go right along the valley and, at the next signpost, go left uphill to join a track at Hammond’s Farm.

The path you are following between Great Wood and Hammond’s Farm is not as shown on the Ordnance Survey map, but it is the signed and used route that has been in existence for many years.

Once on the tarmac track by Hammond’s Farm, go left and follow Clearwater Lane for a little under a mile to the A272 opposite the Inn on the Green. Turn right and then right again into Church Lane for the car park on Scaynes Hill Common.

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When was the last time you spent any length of time in high heels? Daytime at the office? A night out with the girls? A hot date perhaps? You may have looked hot to trot but, if you’re anything like me, I bet you were nursing your aching feet when you got home.

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With a new surgery, outreach programme and full dental services now on offer, Martin and Janet ellis are diversifying their business.

But rest assured, the friendly reputation of the Denture Care Centre is here to stay.

Janet welcomes me into their Crawley Down practice, soon to be renamed the Crawley Down Dental Care Centre. With coowner and husband Martin, they’re keen to show me their new surgery. “It’s the next logical step,” Janet tells me. “We started out as a dental laboratory, then took on private denture care and now we’ll be offering a full dentistry service.”

The enthusiasm of Mr Harper, one of the Dental Surgeons on their team, encouraged Martin and Janet to make this move.

“He is keen for the business to evolve,” she says as we step into the new, bright surgery. Fitted out to a high specification with all the latest digital equipment, it looks light and fresh - a very comfortable place to come for dental treatment. “We are very pleased with the surgery,” Janet smiles.

A fully trained dental nurse will be joining their small team to assist with the new procedures on offer. They’re also aiming to keep costs down, close to NHS prices, to give patients even more choice.

Along with their new surgery and spruced up practice, Martin

and Janet are now offering a new outreach programme to Nursing Homes. Martin already does home visits, with a chaperone if required, but this new programme will give a fuller service offering denture care, full dentistry and oral health checks to older patients.

This is a vital service, as many older people miss the opportunity for regular dental checks and treatment. The results of this can be shocking.

Janet explains that “the patient’s chance of avoiding getting caries [cavities] is only 8% because, being older, they just don’t get the care. We are out to change that. Everyone should have the choice of treatment.”

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Summer months have long been associated with holidays, trips abroad, and fun days out at the beach or in the countryside. Yet, for many vulnerable children with challenging backgrounds, these sorts of treats rarely feature in their lives. Sadly, this state of affairs is nothing new and in 1884 prompted the founding of the charity, The Children’s Country Holiday Fund (CCHF). Their aim was to help disadvantaged children escape the stresses of extreme poverty and overcrowding in the London slums.

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Having helped over 2 million children, the charity, now known as CCHF All About Kids, is as vital now as it was in 1884. Back then the children were sent on holiday to country cottages, but over the years the charity has evolved to offer a range of residential camps, many of which take place at Stafford House in Hassocks.

Today, CCHF All About Kids helps disadvantaged children of primary school age who have been referred by schools, health and social services. The children come from a variety of backgrounds, including those living in poverty or inadequate housing, those caring for a parent and those who may have experienced emotional and physical abuse or neglect. Unfortunately, crime, violence and drugs often surround them. “Our aim is to give the children some fun time in a safe place and show them that there is another world outside of the difficult one they’re living in,” explains Tracy True, Head of Finance.

There are 47 breaks a year at Stafford House, which sleeps 36 children and 12 volunteers. There are cosy bedrooms with bunk beds, an activity room with table tennis and arts and crafts, a fantastic garden dotted with trampolines and an inviting dining room decorated with the children’s artwork. “Some of the children will not stand on the grass when they fi rst arrive because they’ve never stood on grass before,” says Tracy.

Eating is an important part of the day. “Many of the children don’t get meals at home and during the holidays lose the chance for their free school lunch.

We have our own chef and all our food is nutritious and home cooked, with fruit always on the table,” explains Trust Fundraiser, Georgie Goddard. www.sussexliving.com

A typical stay at Stafford House might include a beach day, a local farm visit, swimming at the Triangle and a day enjoying arts and crafts in the garden. “They love the farm visits and talk a lot about the animals they’ve seen,” says Georgie.

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fun time in a safe place to see another world outside the difficult one they’re living in The children thrive on these breaks, with even the most timid growing in confidence and self-esteem, enjoying the chance to relax, have fun and make new friends. This impact continues after the breaks, producing positive benefits both at home and school.

The charity receives no funding, relying on donations and volunteers to sustain the valuable work it does. It costs £330 for each child to have a break.

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The house was refurbished in 2009 with upgraded electrics, a new quality kitchen, new lounge furniture, new bedroom furniture and heaters. All but one small window is double glazed. The ground floor is open plan with a lounge, diner and kitchen.

Stairs lead up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, a bathroom and a storage cupboard.

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The village itself has a reception centre, restaurant/ bar, laundrette and shop. Other facilities include a large heated outdoor pool, a children’s pool (with attendants in the summer months), tennis, table tennis, mini golf, fishing and a football pitch. Fishing in the lake is available for owners, their friends and tenants of the property. There are many more activities locally, too numerous to mention. The village can look after the property for you if you wish, including interior cleaning, repairs, gardening and turnaround days if renting.

This village is totally safe for children and pets, as the max. speed limit is 15kph/9mph. The public park areas are always kept neat and tidy.

Summary • Type: Lakeside house • Bedrooms: Two • Bathrooms: One

This lakeside house is situated in a private village between Angouleme and Limoges in the beautiful department of the Charente. Nestling in a shallow wooded valley, this village of about 200 dwellings has a lake central to its position. There are about 20 houses that border the lake and this is one of them.

• Year Built: 1980 • Lot dimensions: 400 sq m • Floor area: 70 sq m

The house is located about 1hr from the Atlantic coastal town of Royan and 1¼ hrs from the beautiful port of La Rochelle, being situated only 30 min east of Angouleme and 40 min west of Limoges, both with airports. Motorway links are within 20km of the property. The village has two entrance/exits and has its own unobtrusive security patrols. Peace of mind when you cannot be there is everything. This house is set in a plot of about 400 sq metres of easily managed garden in the most gorgeous setting. Tranquility and peace for only £65,000 ono. This property is also available for rent. Contact information for rates as below.

Community features • Playground

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• Two swimming pools

• Laundry on site

• International 18 hole • Restaurant/Bar • Shop golf course

Property features • Tiled floor • Hardwood floor

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Cuckfield Museum’s current exhibition

brings us closer to understanding the full impact of World War i on our homes and families.

When

war came

The scale of World War I is difficult to comprehend. Harsh statistics tell one story, yet it is individual, local experiences that show, at human scale, what happened over those four long years.

Cuckfield Museum has gathered together a telling collection of deeply personal belongings that provide a microcosm of Britain at war and how it affected everyone, regardless of age, class or gender.

Through everyday objects, photos and diaries, we can understand the fears, struggles and victories of people like ourselves, thrown into a situation beyond their control.

A plain drawstring bag, labelled by the Red Cross wishing “Best wishes for a speedy recovery” and signed with a soldier’s name, contains memories of a young man who survived to tell his story.

Fred Manvell enlisted in the Royal Sussex Pioneer Regiment aged just 17, so he could fight alongside his elder brother Ernest. Wounded three times, Fred’s regimental badges and buttons were placed with notebooks containing diary entries into the bag, popularly known as a ‘Dorothy Bag’ during his time in hospital. The bag was labelled and tied around his neck to prevent it being lost. Fred kept it intact after the war with postcards, sent by himself and Ernest,

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who did not survive the conflict. Fred’s notebooks are on display and I could imagine him, so young, keeping the vital connection with home and his hoped for future by recording his experiences of daily life as a soldier.

One photo of a man holding a horse gives little clue as to his life and yet next to it lay his sketchbooks, fi lled with detailed ink drawings of his time in the Royal Field Artillery.

Geoffrey Squires had completed one year’s art training at Regent Street Polytechnic when he volunteered, at the age of 19, for the 2/3rd London Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery. He noted that “this little book endured a lot of wear and tear during those years of war.” His lively drawings show the humour that probably got him and his mates through the grinding experiences of life on the front line. One cartoon shows round after round of ammunition falling about two soldiers, one wounded. He quips that it wasn’t shrapnel but a piece of “Xmas pudden from ‘ome” that hit him.

Geoffrey completed his training after the war and became a successful illustrator and Punch cartoonist.

A small purse spilling with large old copper pennies tells of how people at home could do their bit for the war effort. Called a ‘Self-Denial Purse’, it carries an explanation from the Parish Magazine from March 1916: “The Vicar has procured a number of little purses…and may be taken by any who care to do so….each purse will have a number and the contents acknowledged by the number…. the purses should be returned at Easter.” The money collected was sent to wartime charities. It gives an idea of the numerous small acts that pulled people together to help in any way possible.

Even the upper classes were not exempt. An advert appeals to their sense of responsibility while

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speaking volumes about the rigid social structures that still prevailed. “Have you a man preserving your game who should be helping to preserve your country?” it asks pointedly, under the title, “5 questions to those who employ male servants.”

It’s often forgotten that many men did return. A photo taken in 1920 shows a group of regulars from The Talbot pub in Cuckfield, in fancy dress and false beards enjoying a day’s fishing. Many of the men in the photo were recorded as having returned ‘comparatively unscathed’ from war service. They sit picnicking in top hats and long coats, obviously enjoying peacetime to the full.

Temporary hospitals were set up throughout the war, bringing wounded into communities from foreign fields. Queen’s Hall in Cuckfield was used as a Red Cross hospital. Initially, a dozen Belgian patients were received, followed by four more and after their discharge, the Hall was needed for troops.

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fears by reassuring their men that everything was waiting for them, unchanging and secure at home.

The exhibition lasts until December and will be constantly evolving as more loaned items join the display. Personal treasures, lovingly kept photos,

Personal treasures, lovingly kept photos, lucky charms

and letters show us more about the internal landscape of people in WWI than any official war report. surroundings a world away from the chaos they’d experienced before their wounds brought them here.

While serving abroad, morale had to be boosted by connections with home and postcards were produced with messages, customised for individual towns and villages. One depicts a wife, dreaming of her husband hopefully marching to victory with the words “I am thinking of you at Cuckfield” printed above her. Another paints a wife and two young children, outlined by hearth light, titled “keeping the home fires burning”. It is testament to the reverence in which these postcards were held that so many stay intact to this day, complete with lovingly written messages from wives trying to disguise their own

lucky charms and letters show us more about the internal landscape of people in WWI than any war report or official account. From these items and words we can piece together the myriad ways in which people dealt with experiences that, hopefully, none of us will have to endure as they did.

Leaving the exhibition, I returned to the world they fought to preserve. Cuckfield’s experience holds stories we should all listen to, so that we might understand and never forget.

You can visit the exhibition ‘A Small Town at War’ until December.

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Help Hurstpierpoint Brewing Company and Singing Hills Golf Club raise funds for local charity Torch Trust for the Blind.

‘Dray for the Day’ will take place on Sunday 31st August from 12 noon and will involve teams delivering a firkin of Hurst ale on a sack trolley from Hurst Brewery, Hurstpierpoint to Singing Hills Golf Club in Albourne.

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Poppyfield Quiz August marks 100 years since the beginning of World War i.

What better way to pay tribute than to remind ourselves of the facts of history?

Test your knowledge of the early 20th century – there are prizes to be won!

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What was the title of the hugely popular World War I song composed

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Before World War I, the country we know as Turkey was known by which name?

In 1912, evidence of the evolutionary ‘missing link’ between apes and humans was said to have been found – though it later turned out to be a hoax. What was the supposed discovery in a Sussex village called?

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Who became 28th President of the United States of America in 1913?

In 1918, British women aged 30+ who owned property or had university qualifications got the vote. When did women in the UK achieve full equality regarding suffrage?

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1912 saw the establishment of a republic after 2,000 years of monarchic rule culminating in revolution. In which of the world’s major countries did this happen?

Who or what was ‘Little Willie’?

In 1917, anti-German sentiment forced King George V to change the Royal Family’s name from what to what?

Which dynasty ruled Russia before the 1917 Revolution?

11 In 1915, typographer Edward Johnston

designed his most famous logo, which is still in use all over London. What is it?

12 Where were the 1916 Summer Olympic Games held?

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in the heat of summer a fresh, crisp salad hits the spot every time.

Where you can, choose local seasonal ingredients to make your meals really sing!

Apparently, no great story ever started with someone eating salad, as the saying goes. But don’t let that put you off – here are two super, simple and seductive summer salads.

Tomato & Basil Salad The fact that we can buy tomatoes of all shapes and sizes all year round is a pity. We very easily get used to the mediocre, and quite forget what the real thing actually tastes like. So forget the imports from afar and go for the ripest, most local you can fi nd.

You’ll also need fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a little Maldon sea salt.

Quantities of these will vary depending on the number of tomatoes, which in turn will depend on the number of tomato loving people you are going to feed, how hungry they are, and what else is on the menu. For a plate of thinly sliced tomato, a tablespoon of olive oil, a dessertspoon of balsamic vinegar and a handful of torn basil with a couple of pinches of salt ought to do more than the trick.

Just a word of warning when buying basil: I recently bought some with leaves as big as twopound coins and it was completely tasteless. Little and punchy will sweeten your plate.

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Avocado, Trout & Horseradish Salad Until recently, though I love avocados, I was very conservative about how to eat them. Avocado Vinaigrette was as far as I’d venture. Then I came across Salade Aliénor, which may or may not have been named after Eleanor of Aquitaine. Rich and powerful she may have been, but she certainly never had an avocado!

As a hearty starter, you’ll need one smoked trout per person (trimmed, skinned, de-boned and shredded), 2 tablespoons of grated horseradish, at least 2 tablespoons of double cream, most of the inside of an iceberg lettuce, a good sized ripe avocado and some lemon juice. To make this simple yet tasty salad, 1. Arrange a bed of torn or finely chopped lettuce on your plate(s).

2. Skin, stone and thinly slice the avocado and arrange it on the lettuce. Sprinkle the avocado with lemon juice, not only enhancing the taste but preventing it from browning as well.

3. Distribute the trout evenly between the plates, then pour or dollop your horseradish and cream mixture on top and enjoy.

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in safe hands Security is something that Ian and Maureen Holt know inside out. Childhood sweethearts, they both worked for Chubb for years before setting up Holt Security Systems in 1986. Family-run and priding itself on the personal touch, Holt specialise in wirefree intruder alarm systems that create no disruption during fitting and are surprisingly cost effective.

Ian ran through the benefits of the wire-free system for me: “It protects you, then phones you to say exactly where the alarm has been triggered or it informs a manned monitoring station which then calls the police.” Sound expensive? I was amazed to discover that a police call system costs from just £650 while a CCTV set-up can be installed for as little as £600. “People don’t realise how reasonable it can be,” said Maureen before adding that there is no pulling up of carpets required and no need for redecoration afterwards. “Our engineers even carry Hoovers!”

Ian takes care of the free ‘no obligation’ site survey. The system can be fitted within as little as four hours, depending on urgency. If a service contract is taken out, the system is guaranteed for life. Holt Security Systems also offer maintenance contracts for existing alarm systems and carry out private and commercial work. Covering Sussex, Surrey, South London and parts of Kent, Berkshire and Hampshire, Holt adhere to their philosophy of ‘have wheels will travel’. Members of the SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board) since 1994, they supply a certificate on completion that could provide discounts with insurers and proof of quality. Holt Security Systems are police recognised installers.

The Quantum 70 from HKC is a superb allround system that offers perimeter and/or trap protection using contact sensors, motion detectors and shock sensors, being easily set while inside the premises. A digital communicator allows text or voice messages to a mobile phone, giving you the ability to switch the system on and off remotely.

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VILLAGE LIVING ON THE EDGE OF THE SOUTH DOWNS Chalkers Vale is a select development of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes located in the picturesque village of Hurstpierpoint in West Sussex.

Situated just off the A23 London to Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint extends from the South Downs to the Weald and is renowned for its beautiful rural setting.

Within Chalkers Vale, we’ve built homes which have been carefully planned to offer an open plan feel, providing plenty of entertaining and family space ideal for modern living. All of the homes in this development benefit from a garage, or allocated parking, depending on the plot.

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Chalkers Vale is easily accessible by car and train and has excellent links to the major rail networks and motorways. For further information, please speak to one of our Sales Consultants. Alternatively, why not visit our Marketing Suite, we’re open daily from 10am to 5pm.

Our uncompromising commitment to quality extends to the first class service we offer customers when they have moved in and we have an experienced team dedicated to this task.

At Croudace Homes, we pride ourselves in providing you with the expert help and advice you may need at all stages of buying a new home, to enable you to bring that dream within your reach.

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Diary Dates Thursday 31 July – Sunday 03 August, 10:30 - 17:00

sussex guild contemporary craft show Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, BN27 3QS

Designers and makers exhibit their work in marquees and the Elizabethan barn. Craft demonstrations too. Admission to house, gardens and show: Adult £7.80, Child (515) £4.20, Student/Senior £6.80, Disabled/ Carer £4.20, Family £21. Contact 01273 479565, info@thesussexguild.co.uk. www. thesussexguild.co.uk

Friday 01 – 22 August 09:00 -17:00

Friday 01 August – 20:00

Westmeston Parish Hall nr Ditchling, BN6 8RL

The Hassocks Hotel, Hassocks

the acorns holiday fun!

Fun activities, country walks and Forest School adventures for children aged 2-11 in this wonderful rural location. Youngsters bring their bikes/scooters. Full day £45, Morning/Afternoons £25. Contact Janet Irwin, 01444 45508. www.theacornsnurseryschool.com

Friday 01 August – Tuesday 02 September, 09:30-17:00

Friday 01 – Sunday 31 August

back to school children’s shoes

Brighton Railway Station

Happy Feet Boutique - Children’s Fitted Footwear 2 Denmans Lane, Lindfield

Friday 01 – Sunday 31 August

Friday 01 – Monday 4 August, 10:00-16:00

breeze buses to devil’s dyke

Regular open top buses, only £5 return and there’s a 2-for-1 if you show train tickets to bus driver – and up to 2 kids per adult go free on the bus. Bus Passes valid too.

Contact 01273 292480, www.brightonhove.gov.uk/breezebuses

Kalpana soanes art exhibition

The Llama Park, Wych Cross, RH18 5JN

Local painter exhibits. Also animal park, coffee shop, restaurant, fashion and gift shop and children’s play area. FREE entry into the exhibition with a Llama Park ticket; Adults £5, Children £4, Family Tickets available. Contact: Lily Schuck 01825 712040 lily@llamapark.co.uk www. llamapark.co.uk

Book an appointment for stress free Back 2 School shoe fittings. Brands including Start-Rite, Hush Puppies, Ricosta and GEOX. Open Monday to Saturday. 01444 487744 www.happyfeetboutique.co.uk

first world war centenary exhibition St. Mary Magdalene Church, Bolney

Bolney Local History Society honour the lives of the servicemen who lived in Bolney and died serving their country. Also included are items loaned by present day families in the village including handmade postcards, photographs, maps, diaries, widows’ pennies and medals. Free admission, with donations to The Royal British Legion.

and a 3 course buffet. Contact: Sara Luff 01903 815757, info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk

welcome back the ultra club!

Years ago Hassocks used to host a venue called The Ultra Club with bands such as The Who, The Yardbirds and Gene Vincent playing. Now, 50 years later, the Ultra Club is back in The Hassocks Hotel and everyone is welcome! Five DJs will play original 45’s, ranging from Motown, Northern Soul, Rockabilly, Ska, Reggae and Surf. Resident DJs Wee Mark and Unkle Brian will be joined by special guests Dave Crozier (Lost and Found), Terry Nicholas (Heart and Soul Radio) and one other still to be confirmed. Entry £5 on the door.

Dress to impress! Contact theultraclub@ btinternet.com. We would also love to hear if anyone has any memories of the original Ultra Club?

Friday 01 August – 20:30

sussex Old spice

The Sportsman, Goddards Green

Live Music from this local Hurstpierpoint band. Playing music from the 60’s to modern day classics. Free entry. Contact 01444 233460. www.thesportsmanpub.com

Saturday 02 August

Rat Pack night

Tottington Manor, Edburton Road, BN5 9LJ

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment. £35 per person including bubbly on arrival

Saturday 02 – Sunday 03 August, 09:30

Lingfield steam & country show Blue Anchor Show Site, Blindley Heath, RH7 6JL Come and see Traction Engines, full and scale models, motorcars through the ages, military vehicles, tractors, stationary engines, commercial vehicles many of which have been restored to their original condition. Demonstrations and arena events show alongside the trade area. Chat to our friendly exhibitors and demonstrators, have a ride on the fair or train and enjoy a drink in the beer tent.

Adults £7.50, children & OAP’s £5.50, under 5 free! Family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) £25. lingfieldsteamshow@yahoo. com or call 020 8295 1510.

Saturday 02 August, 10:30 -13:00

friends of wolstonbury Meet at Pyecombe Street, BN45 7FN A guided butterfly walk led by Bob Foreman to discover Chalk Grassland Butterflies. There are some uphill gradients on uneven ground. Fee £3 Contact Mike: 07971045607, mike@wolstonbury.com www.wolstonbury.com

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Vintage & antiques Fair

saturDaY 23rd august 11am- 5pm

On tHe green WisBOrOugH green Find over 70 exHibitors antiques  Vintage Homeware  Painted Furniture antique textiles  French & Hungarian Linens antique garden Pieces  gifts  interiors Clothing  Jewellery  Country Café  Pantry real ales  Champagnes

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Classes from 3 years to Adult Children – Ballet, Tap, Modern and Mime – with Sally-Ann Adults – Tap and Modern – with Robin

Point4 Modern Dance Classes Classes from 5 years to Adult – with Sally-Ann

Cheerleading Sessions

Adults – Tap and Modern

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Adult Ballet

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Saturday 02 August, 11:00 - 14:00

bird, butterfly & wildflower walk Hammonds Ridge, Burgess Hill, meet at gate opposite Tesco This walk will be led by group members. Do come and discover the wildlife in your local area. Bring a picnic if you wish!

Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Saturday 02 August, 20:30 - 23:30

dave whitmore Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE Modern Country & Western Singer who comes highly recommended. £3 per non member. For more information: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829

Saturday 02 August, 20:45

moths, bats & glow worm evening

Re-live the last peacetime party with us.

Come dressed in period costume and enjoy the mellow sounds and traditional leisure pursuits with cream teas and a bar.

For further details contact: 01342 410121 tourism@eastgrinstead.gov.uk eastgrinstead.gov.uk/events

In aid of the East Sussex branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Cream teas, cakes and produce, plants, bric a brac, live band, car display, skittles, tombola and more! Donations welcome. Rob and Cathy Mills 01273 843936 hooksacre@btinternet. com

Sunday 03 – Sunday 31 August, 13:00 - 15:00

Sunday 03 August, 17:00

musical sundays

Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath

Relax and enjoy jazz, opera, string quartets and cello duets in this beautiful garden.

Bring a picnic and seating. Standard Garden admission only £8 adult/ £7.50 concession / £5 child. Contact www. bordehill.co.uk, info@bordehill.co.uk, 01444 450326.

Sunday 03 August, 14:00 -17:00

Open afternoon

Make a table - mortice and tenon joints, butt joints, carcass dovetails, mouldings.

Intermediate - applicants should preferably have completed ‘Furniture Making I’ or weekend ‘Tuning & Sharpening’ .

Fee: £640 plus materials - maximum £75. Contact: 01444 480388 or info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk.

alice through the Looking glass

Tuesday 05 August, 13:30 -16:00

Open air theatre charting the fabulous, wonderful and rather perplexing world of Alice created by the great Lewis Carroll. A show for all the family. Tickets: Adult £12, Child £8, Family £37 Box office 0844 249 1895. Gates open at 16:00 for picnics.

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Ditchling BN6 8GT

Nymans, Staplefield Road, Handcross

Sunday 03 August, 19:30

the wife - an Outdoor Play Recreation Ground, Wivelsfield

free motion embroidery

Have a creative afternoon learning free motion stitching. How to stabilise your work and incorporate applique.

Open to adults and 13yrs plus. Fee: £30. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

Wednesday 06 August, 10:00 -16:00

teen dressmaking

Meet us at the car park off Maple Drive for a FREE night walk round Bedelands to see and hear all the creatures of the night.

All ages welcome and stay as long as you wish. Bring a torch and warm clothes.

Contact Mary Smith 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Volunteers will guide you around the Mill. Visitors are also welcome to view the Mill on Thursdays with a volunteer.

Refreshments are available. Entry by voluntary donation. There is no parking at the Mill but it can be reached with a pleasant walk via Oldlands Lane, Keymer, or Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling.

This play is hilarious, but also deeply poetic and tender, exploring the nature of love and marriage. All proceeds go to the Hospice supported by The Wivelsfield Support Group. Gates open at 6pm for picnics.

Commedia-dell’arte style performance and live music begins at 7.30pm.For more information and tickets call John Jefferson on 01444 471324 or 01323 501260. www. therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk

Sunday 03 August, 11:00-16:00

Sunday 03 August, 14:00 -16:00

Monday 04 – Friday 08 August

Thursday 07 August, 20:00

furniture making ii with John Lloyd

Open mic night every thursday

Hooks Acre, Lewes Road, Westmeston

Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill

edwardian garden Party East Court, East Grinstead

Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks

Open garden

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Ditchling BN6 8GT Come along and learn how to make a simple dress following a shop bought pattern. Must have experience of using a machine. Fee £60. Call 07967 819540. sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk www.madeandmaking.co.uk

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Diary Dates Whatever your talent come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance is free!

Saturday 09 August, 10:00 -13:00

more information call 01273 845829 or email ckrbl@btconnect.com.

Monday 11 – Friday 15 August

Friday 08 – Saturday 09 August, 19:30 / 18:30

Meet at Clayton Recreation Ground

Sunday 10 August

Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common

Walk led by Sarah Brotherton to look at Wildflowers on Chalk Grassland. Some uphill gradients on uneven ground. £3. Contact Mike: 07971045607, mike@wolstonbury.com www.wolstonbury.com

Pride & Prejudice and Peter Pan, Outside!

Borde Hill Garden,Haywards Heath Award-winning theatre company Heartbreak Production will be performing two classic plays on the main lawn in this magical and enchanting setting.

Tickets £12 adult, £8 child. 0843 208 0500 bordehill.co.uk/events. Booking office: www.quaytickets.com

Saturday 09 – Sunday 10 August

Lindfield and the great war exhibition King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield Sat 9, 10.00-5.00, Sun 10, 10.30-4.00.

Focusing on the men and women of Lindfield who served their country in the war years. Free entry. Call 01444 482136.

Saturday 09 August, 10:00 -12:30

emily temple: Our burgess hill benefactress Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill The theme of our open morning will be the life of the woman who did so much for our town. Free. Refreshments available.

Contact: www.burgesshillmuseum.co.uk

friends of wolstonbury

Saturday 09 August, 10:30 -16:30

vintage transport weekend

The Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station

Come and see a fine display of historic, classic and vintage transport including Cars, Vintage Motorbikes, Stationary Engines, Steam Road Engines, Commercial Vans and Vintage Farm Tractors. BBQ and Real Ale Tent will also be available on the rally field. Adults £22.50, children £11.25 for all line services throughout the day between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. Family ticket £59.50. For more information or to book, please contact 01825 720800. info@ bluebell-railway.co.uk www.bluebell-railway.com

Saturday 09 August, 20:30 -23:30

the courtellas

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE

60s & 70s cover band playing classics from The Who, The Beatles, The Monkeys and many more - a great night of entertainment £3.00 non-members. Members free. For

slow Roast sunday Tottington Manor, Edburton, West Sussex Enjoy a fun day with family and friends. A 3 course lunch with cocktail on arrival £18.50 per person (children £7.50). Contact: Sara Luff, 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk

Sunday 10 August, 10:00 -12:00

Pond dipping fun for all the family Lingfield Nature Reserves, entrance by the fire station in Saxbys Lane, Lingfield Nets and equipment provided and experts on hand to help identify minibeasts.

Accompanied children only. Free admission. Contact Anne Richards 01342 870200 or Sally Cole 01342 833814 or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk

Sunday 10 August, 14:00 -17:00

garden Party in aid of cats Protection

furniture making iii with John Lloyd Make a dovetailed drawer or box - hand cut dovetails, moulded drawer slips, lock and escutcheon fitting. Intermediate level, designed to follow on from Part II but may be taken as a separate course. Cost: £640. Contact: 01444 480388 or info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk.

Thursday 14 – Saturday 23 August, 10:30 -17:00

association of sussex artists exhibition Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham, RH12 1JF Paintings, sculpture & pottery. Closes Saturday 23rd at 15:30. Admission free.

Friday 15 August, 19:15 -21:45

music for everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX

Rosalie Birchmore, Brian Webb, Coastline Harmony plus guest. £5 entry on door.

Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net.

Saturday 16 August, 10:00 -17:00

Cuckfield Cattery, Deaks Lane, Cuckfield

flower festival: wedding anniversaries

By kind permission of Pam, Phil and Mark Johnson. Gifts, cakes, bric-a- brac, plants, Christmas cards, calendars and diaries for 2015, tombola, raffle and refreshments. Music from the Sussex Folk Orchestra. Bring family and friends! Free entrance and parking.

There will be over 20 displays each depicting a different Anniversary year.

Cream teas and homemade cakes. Songs of Praise 6pm on Sunday. Donations on entry.

Doreen Kallman 01273844743.

St Martin’s Church, Lewes Road, Westmeston

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND SUNDAY 24TH & MONDAY 25TH AUGUST LINGFIELD, SURREY RH7 6LL (6 MILES SOUTH OF J6, M25)

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Open-air cinema 2014 Wakehurst Place

TWICE DAILY DISPLAYS BY BOLDDOG LINGS one of the most incredible things we’ve ever had on Britain’s Got Talent Simon Cowell April 2014

“BBQ Cookery Demonstrations A

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A Polly’s Parrots Roadshow A Owls R Us

A Sheep Show A Regional Foods A Flower & Dog Shows A Heavy Horse Village

A Children’s Cookery School A Terrier Racing, Horse-drawn Coaches & Grand Parade of Cattle (Mon)

Dirty Dancing

Gravity

Bank Holiday Sunday 24 Aug

Bank Holiday Monday 25 Aug

A Advice on Gardening, Poultry & Bees A Archery A Fly Fishing A Vintage Cars A 300+ shops

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Saturday 16 August, 14:30 -16:30

Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common

summer flower and vegetable show

Beginners/Intermediate. Please bring several small items of furniture to work on.

Fee £640. Contact John Lloyd 01444 480388 or info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk.

Bolney C of E Primary School, The Glebe Field, Off A272, Bolney RH17 5QP Hosted by the Bolney Horticultural Society and Gardening Club. For further information call 01444 881640, Judithwoodland123@btinternet.com.

Tuesday 19 August, 10:00 -14:00

Jewellery valuation day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, BN3 2JN

Sunday 17 August, 15:00 - 17:00

Bonhams Jewellery Specialist will be available to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment. For further information please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000, jenny.bouston@bonhams.com.

summer sussex garden tea Party

Trenchmore, Burnthouse Lane, Cowfold This free tea party is especially for people with dementia, their families and friends. A representative from Horsham Alzheimer’s Society will be there with information about local services. For more information call Joanne 07711 698 279 or 01403 864419.

Friday 22 – Monday 25 August

Sunday 17 August, 18:30 -20:30

national trust Romeo & Juliet Enjoy a performance of open air theatre in the Pinetum at Nymans. Tickets: £15 adult, £8 child. Gates open at 17:30 for picnics.

Box office 0844 2491895. www.nationaltrust/nymans.org.uk

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm,

National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road

Lively village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Huge selection of bakery, free range meats, eggs, fish, traditional cheese, plants and more.

Music and singing weather depending, plus Hassocks Horticultural Society and Hassocks Football Club. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or Facebook “Hassocks Village Market”.

The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield, West Sussex, RH17 6EF

Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, TN5 7HE

Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August

creative Resonance Life energy gathering

antique furniture Restoration techniques

hassocks village market

Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August, 10:00 -17:00

Earth Spirit, Nr Horsham, Sussex Woodland

Monday 18 – Friday 22 August

Saturday 23 August, 09:00 -13:00

the Jolly tanners champion beer, cider & music festival - free entry!

PLUS : 22/8 Steve Winchester 8pm: 23/8 The Fantastic Elastic Band: 24/8 Watts Cookin 4pm: 25/8 Le Hot Club 4pm.

Contact: thejollytanners@yahoo.co.uk.

Nymans, Staplefield Road, Handcross

Dance, Chi Energetics, Drum Circles and Tantricity. Advance bookings only at earthspiritfestival.com, 07928783918, www.susumania.com or facebook us.

Family Friendly. There will be camping, Crafts, Kids Area, Healing, Eco Forum, Bohemian Music, Foods for Life, Ecstatic

sussex guild craft show

Special admission price £8.00 includes entry to the gardens and the craft show. Around 40 designer/makers will be exhibiting.

Saturday 23 August, | 11:00 -17:00

the summer brocante antiques & country vintage fair The Green, Wisborough Green, West Sussex Find antiques, painted furniture, time worn garden pieces, piles of textiles and French

& Hungarian linens. Vintage home-ware, artisan gifts and decorations. Vintage pop-up shops, delicious country cafe and bar under one roof in a traditional marquee. Entry: £4.00, under 14s free.

Free parking and porters. Contact: 01403 780381, 07791599556 / 07821730758www. lovelanevintage.co.uk.

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Saturday 23 August, 20:30 - 23:30

the River boys - not to be missed!

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road,Hassocks BN6 8HE Back after their debut last year, this 3 piece rock “n” roll jive band cover all the great songs of the 50s. £3.00 for non – members.

Members free. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com or 01273 845829.

Sunday 24 – Monday 25 August, Gates 18:30, Film: 20:00

Kew the movies @ wakehurst Place: dirty dancing (12) & gravity (12a) Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex Popcorn, picnics and Pimms will be on the menu for open-air cinema screenings shown in the beautiful surroundings of Wakehurst Place. Premium Tickets £24.50, Adults £14.50, Children £10.50, Under 5 Free, Family Ticket £40. To find out more or book online please call 0844 858 6767.

Townings Farm Shop

LOCAL COMPANY ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEARS

Meat for the connoisseur www.towningsfarm.co.uk

Beef, Pork, Lamb, Mutton reared by us in the heart of Sussex

CAFÉ OPENING FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST

Vintage Harvest Fair Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August • Working vintage machinery • Rural crafts • Farm animals • Shearing demonstrations • Spinning demonstrations • Local produce • Tractor and trailer rides • Beer tent and refreshments

• Largest Mercedes fleet in Sussex • Quality vehicles at competitive prices • Comprehensive 25 item safety inspection carried out before each hire £5 ENTRY, ALL CHILDREN FREE

Come and discover some of the best produce Sussex has to offer.

• 24 hour 365 day Mercedes breakdown cover

• No mileage charge • FREE evening collection (subject to availability) • Ample free parking

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

Also available are sack trolleys & ratchet straps for hire

Tel: 01444 471352 email: info@towningsfarm.co.uk

Newhouse Farm, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex BN6 9LL

Townings Farm, Plumpton Road, Chailey, Lewes BN8 4EJ

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edenbridge & Oxted agricultural show Ardenrun Showground, Lingfield

Children’s cookery, crafts, animal shows and giant board games, plus a free crèche.

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Working vintage machinery, rural crafts, farm animals, shearing and spinning demonstrations. Local produce. Tractor and trailer rides. Beer tent and refreshments. £5 entry, All children FREE. Contact: 01444 471352, www.towningsfarm.co.uk.

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Come and browse the lovely range of stalls and produce including local meats, cakes and bakes, chutneys, jams and chocolate truffles. Refreshing apple/pear juice plus beautiful plants! This months charity will be the Victory Hall with its renowned First World War Frescoes. Free entry.

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watches valuation day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, BN3 2JN Bonhams Watches Specialist will be available to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment. For further information please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com.

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Ouse valley biennial Quilters exhibition Ringmer Community College, Lewes Road, Ringmer, East Sussex BN8 5RB Admission £3. Refreshments, tombola, traders, raffle in aid of two local charities.

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More than halfway into its

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10th year,

Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) has never been in better shape.

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With an ever-growing attendance for its networking events and membership continuing to expand, BHBPA is thriving.

In May, it moved to the much larger Kings Centre for its fi fth Burgess Hill Means Business event and recorded its highest level of visitors. More than 70 exhibitors showcased their businesses, with some from as far away as Burgess Hill’s twin German town of Schmallenberg displaying everything from wine to windows, food to photography and hotels to HR. The continued success of Burgess Hill Means Business reflects BHBPA’s steady momentum – and it boasts a uniquely high retention rate. The coordinators’ popular weekly e-newsletter is an excellent vehicle for keeping everyone in touch with news and views.

The Association continues to offer some of the best networking events in Mid Sussex, with further opportunities already lined up for later this year.

One such chance to network over the summer is at Plumpton College – a rural centre of excellence in our community. Members have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular views from the top of the Sussex Downs, courtesy of a ride in the College minibuses, and see the latest in modern milking technology while chatting about enterprise. Of course, there’s always the delightful wine tasting after a tour of the winery – and the chance to make a purchase or two to enjoy at home.

For the fi rst time in a few years, St Paul’s Catholic College will host an event later this year.

The school, which moved to new premises in 2004, has been a valued member of the Association for many years and has developed close links with member companies who look to it to provide many of Burgess Hill’s future employees.

BHBPA Coordinator Peter Liddell said: “As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we are delighted to see local companies succeed. The BHBPA has thrived in 2014, and I’m confident that the support

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we saw for this year’s Burgess Hill Means Business will continue with our other events.

“The increase in visitors mirrors a growing appetite for local commerce as people appreciate the tangible benefits of doing business locally.

BHBPA remains dedicated to continuing to nurture commerce and encourage the creation of more and more meaningful relationships between local businesses.”

Behind BHBPA is a dedicated Steering Group comprising key figures from in and around the town with a small board, comprising Stephen Pitt as chairman and Susan Fleet, Nicky Loutit and David Shore as Directors.

Already on the cards for 2015 is the next Burgess Hill Means Business and lots more opportunities to hear about business innovations in the community as well as plenty of interesting meetings.

It’s all very well minding your own business, but BHBPA has proved time and again that it’s worth getting involved in other people’s!

To find out more about the Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA), please contact Peter Liddell on tel. 07903 984 366, peter.liddell@bhbpa.co.uk www.bhbpa.co.uk

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Dear Sussex Living… …I am just reading through a copy of your July issue which has a great picture of a Kingfisher on the front cover. Earlier this year, I took a picture of a dormouse in my back garden which I thought you might like and possibly consider as front cover picture of a future issue.

Gareth Thomas … I have been collecting Les Campbell’s walks out of Sussex Living Magazine since October 2011 and now have a goodly collection! My rambling associates and I have done several of the walks and have always found them to be really well explained and passing through interesting and varied landscapes. Please pass my congratulations and admiration to Mr. Campbell for a job extremely well done. His walks are providing hours of pleasure to quite a few people.

Alan Whyte, East Grinstead … Thank you so very much for your wonderfully positive support with publicity for our concert in Henfield Hall last Saturday 5th July. I am delighted to be able to let you know that with your support the concert was attended by over 180 people, and after Hall charges, the evening raised over 2,000 for the Macmillan Nurses Charity. A great result, and a wonderful evening enjoyed by all, with fabulous music from our guest harpist Heather Wrighton.

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With the summer holidays in full swing we hope you have a great time whatever you do this August. And of course fi ngers crossed the sun continues to shine!

After many years with us we wished Nicole Tata a fond farewell on 11th July as she heads off to do a nutritional course at college in September. We wish her all the very best, and good luck! Taking over Nicole’s role as assistant editor is Sara Harman-Clarke, who we wish a very warm welcome to. She is excited to be taking on this role and already loves the Sussex Living way of life.

Making the most of the sunshine, and for a very good cause, Diane enjoyed a day out at Livability, celebrating choices for disabled people. The garden party was held at the beautiful Latchetts Garden, near Dane Hill in East Sussex.

There was plenty on offer with live music from three bands, lectures from leading horticulturalist, a garden quiz and plant stall, plus loads of home-made goodies to eat!

With a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere it was a pleasure to wander around this large garden, which was quite breathtaking.

Charlotte P has had a busy but fun month attending the Mid-Summer market in East Grinstead. The High Street was buzzing, full of stalls offering lots of tasty delights to keep the bustling crowds happy. There was entertainment for the children and adults alike, including a French singer and flashmob which got everyone, including Charlotte, dancing in the street! Keeping busy, Charlotte also attended a two day Customer Service Course which she found very informative and beneficial.

We hope you all enjoy our Poppyfield Quiz this month, and want to say an enormous thank you to Rushfields Plant Centre, Ockenden Manor & Rusden’s for kindly providing the wonderful prizes. Good luck one and all!

We hope that everyone who took advantage of the Hickstead free ticket offer had a really good day out and enjoyed the show jumping, along with everything else on offer there. Maybe you even got your posh hats out! Our writer Roger certainly enjoyed his day out – see his View from the Downs on page 26.

Finally, on our last visit to Mum’s in early July we had the misfortune of being caught up in the French Air Traffic Control strike – what a long journey that proved to be! It was more than worth it however to see how well Mum is recovering, quite remarkable. Of course we also went to visit Banksy (the kitten) who is slowly making his way over at the moment via Portugal & France. Never was a kitten better travelled…

As always, thank you to all our loyal advertisers and readers. We always appreciate your kind feedback and hope you have a lovely, sunny August.

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