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June 2014

BRENDA BENNETT | THE BIG BROWNIE BIRTHDAY | BATHROOMS MAKE A SPLASH! | ERIC PLANK | HENFIELD GARDENS & ARTS

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Editor’s comment A warm and sunny welcome to the June issue of Sussex Living magazine. This month, we are paying tribute to a true star. Brenda Bennett (1914-2014) was a principal D’Oyly Carte soprano in the 1930s, enchanting light opera audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with her charming performances. Roger Linn would have loved to meet her in person at her home near East Grinstead. Instead, the family allowed us access to their archives containing a wealth of personal mementoes, to give us a glimpse into Brenda’s remarkable life. Turn to pp. 55-58 for the full life story. Girlguiding’s Brownies (for 7-10 yearold girls) are celebrating their 100-year Big Brownie Birthday this year, and they are more popular than ever before. We sent Hanna Lindon to find out how it all started (pp. 7-12). In the Home & Garden, we turn our attention to bathrooms. See pages 15-21 for some great ideas on how to create an oasis of calm and relaxation and a sanctuary for the senses. This June, all eyes are on the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Sussex Living magazine’s contribution to honouring the sacrifices made by ordinary people during World War II is

to remember the life of one local man: Eric Plank was an RAF flight engineer who spent most of his peacetime years in Hurstpierpoint. His family were unaware of his wartime duties until they discovered an atticful of memorabilia – and history came tumbling out. Ruth Lawrence went to take a look (pp. 68-70). With summer on the doorstep, the charity open garden season is now in full swing. We went to preview some of the wonderful private gardens in Mid Sussex (pp. 37-42) and there are many more to be found in our Diary Dates section. Why not set aside an afternoon to be inspired by a fabulous local garden while supporting a worthy cause? Finally, don’t forget to spoil the men in your life on Father’s Day, Sunday 15th June, and acknowledge the wonders of our planet on 21st June, the Summer Solstice.

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Contents 7-12

Big Brownie Birthday by Hanna Lindon

14-21

Home & Garden Bathrooms, soap & glory by Lisa de Silva

HPS Heating Plumbing Supplies:

62 65-66 67

68-70

The View from the Downs by Roger Linn

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ODT Solicitors: Now open in Haywards Heath

Blooming Times by Flo Whitaker, Burgess Hill Horticultural Society

37-39

Eric Plank: Remembering World War II by Ruth Lawrence

The Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting

30-31

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School:

Local Living Sussex Game & Country Fair, Parham Park

Dormansland Walk by Les Campbell Getting better never stops

Dreaming of a new bathroom?

22-29

Food Glorious Food by Robert Hanson

75-82 84 86-87

Diary Dates Business to Business Distribution

The Last Word by Tanis Banham & Carla Faulks

Letters & Feedback

89-94

Local Business Directory

7-12

37-39

Henfield Festival of Garden & Arts by Ruth Lawrence

Open Garden: Dyke Farm House by Roger Linn

Trash 2 Treasure by Ruth Lawrence

Mirror Mirror on the wall… by Nicole Tata

48-49 51

Let the sunshine in! Health & Beauty offers to make you smile

55-58

68-70

Fit for Moore: Change your body in 30 minutes!

Mind Body Soul by Nicole Tata

55-58

Brenda Bennett: Lover of life & opera by Roger Linn

60-61

Let’s hear it for Dad! by Hanna Lindon

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This month, Brownies from Sussex Central County will converge on the Amex Stadium in Falmer for a special event in their history. The Brownies turn 100 this year, and this anniversary is the cue for a big celebration. “To commemorate this very special occasion, we are celebrating The Big Brownie Birthday,” explains Diann Johnson, Haywards Heath Division Commissioner. “Various events will be taking place across the country and in local groups – and Sussex Central is holding an event at the Amex Stadium. Over 900 Brownies and nearly 200 Leaders as well as many adult volunteers will be taking part, with a variety of activities ranging from crafts to physical challenges, including a sleepover at the stadium. It is an exciting adventure for the girls and Leaders.” The original Girl Guides Association was formed in 1910, shortly after a Boy Scout Rally at Crystal Palace was gatecrashed by a group of girls demanding their own youth organisation. Their wish was granted by Agnes Baden-Powell, sister of the Scout Association founder Robert Baden-Powell, and by 1914 Guiding had grown continued on next page SuSSex Living June 2014

so popular that hundreds of younger girls were clamouring to take part. The ‘Rosebuds’ were formed as a result, however the name was not popular and after asking for suggestions, the name Brownies was chosen in 1915. The fi rst Rosebuds made a ‘Promise’ to do their duty to God and the King and to do a ‘Good Turn’ for someone every day. They had no official programme, but typical activities involved learning how to tie knots and collecting clothing and supporting the First World War effort, while the older Girl Guides were acting as messengers of confidential information for the Marconi Wireless Telegraph. By the end of the war, new Brownies were able to work towards a number of tests and badges. An older Brownie would be expected to be knowledgeable across a broad range of platforms – she should be able to clean cutlery and boots, make doll’s clothes and knit a pair of socks, apply a triangular bandage and make a milk pudding. While these tasks evolved with the times, some things have remained unchanged. “Brownies were and still are organised into Sixes, with each Six having their own name: Sprite, Imp, Pixie etc,” says Diann. “Each Six is led by the Sixer, who is helped by her second. “Special songs and rhymes were also sung to begin and end each meeting. This tradition continues, with ‘Brownie Bells’ being the favourite to end the night’s meeting.” The Girl Guides have always been organised into regional areas. Sussex was all one Guiding county until continued on next page

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1965, when it divided into Sussex East and Sussex West. But it wasn’t until 1979 that Sussex Central – covering Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Henfield, Crawley, Worth, East Grinstead and the surrounding villages – came into being. Now, the area has nearly 3,500 girls and 1,000 adult volunteers. “We have 1,739 Brownies, with many more on waiting lists,” explains Deborah Phillips, Sussex Central County Commissioner. “Brownies are aged between seven and ten, and we also have Rainbows (aged five to seven), Guides (aged 10-14) and the Senior Section for girls and young women aged 14-25, many of whom are Young Leaders helping at units or working towards their Leader qualifications.

Sussex Central now has nearly 3,500 girls and 1,000 adult volunteers. There are 1,739 Brownies, with more girls on waiting list. “Guiding is a wonderful opportunity for girls – they can learn new skills, try new activities, challenge themselves and make a difference to their community and at the same time have fun. All this is made possible by the dedicated adult volunteers we are lucky to have in our county.” Today, Brownies enjoy everything from sleepovers and adventure activities to camping, continued on next page

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Timeline 1907.............the first scout camp was held by robert bade powell, and small groups of girls begin to nemulate scout activities. 1910 .............the girl guides associati on is formed by agnes baden-powell. 1914 .............a junior ‘rosebud’ division of the association is formed, renamed ‘brownies’ in 1915. 1937 .............HrH princess margaret enro lls as a brownie. 1965.............princess margaret becomes president of the guide association. 1987 .............a section for 5-7 year-old s, named ‘rainbows’, is introduced. 2000 ............the first big gig pop conc ert for guides is held at Wembley arena. 2002 ............the guide association is renamed girlguiding. 2003 ............HrH sophie, Countess of Wessex, becomes president of girlguiding. 2008 ............girlguiding launches the community action project Changing the World with 19 partner char ities. 2009 ............girlguiding launches its centenar y celebrations. 2014 .............brownies celebrate their big brownie birthday.

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Brownies enjoy everything from sleepovers and adventure activities to camping, day trips and hobbies. They If you want to find out more work towards badges, about how to get involved with Girlguiding, or how to join including computing, the Brownies in particular, environment and disability please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ awareness. interested

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Do you want your bathroom to feel cosy and intimate or clean and bright? Whatever your preference, it will influence the type of lighting you choose. Variable mood lighting is available so you can adjust the brightness according to your levels of serenity. In terms of heating, a heated towel rail may be all your bathroom needs, but if you’re changing the flooring you might find that underfloor heating is just the thing to add cosy warmth underfoot. If you haven’t updated your bathroom for a while, you’ll find that technology has come a long way, creeping into every aspect of our lives, including bathrooms! Just think, you can even get bluetooth mirrors, with demisting and lighting features, enabling you to relax with your favourite music or radio station while soaking away your troubles... Once your new bathroom is ready installed for use, all that remains is those little finishing touches to personalise the space and make it your own. Add a pop of colour with new towels and bath mats, and perhaps splash out on some stylish accessories to make your new bathroom all it could possibly be.

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Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, has signed one of his T-shirts and donated it to reMEmber, the Hurstpierpoint/Hassocks based charity for people who suffer from ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Bill Kent, Secretary of reMEmber, is shown here wearing the shirt.

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editorial@sussexliving.com Bill says: “We are tremendously grateful to Usain. We will auction his shirt later this year to help local children who have ME. You can also help this good cause by joining me in a sponsored walk from Clayton Windmills to Ditchling Beacon and back on Sunday 29 June (start 10.30 am).” reMEmber has another big event at the Sheldrake Suite, Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill on Friday 13th June, 2pm. Professor Stephen Holgate (Chairman, CFS/ME Research Collaborative) will discuss the Human Genome Project and Personalised Medicine. This is about the exciting future for medicine in which every patient will receive individually tailored treatment; “one treatment for one illness” will no longer apply. And Dr Charles Shepherd, Medical Adviser to the ME Association, will discuss a range of ‘hot topics’ including medical research and benefits. Admission by ticket only: £3 to members, £5 to non-members.

Martlets Midnight Walk The biggest fundraising girl’s night out of the year is back. Put Friday 13th June in your diary and join the hundreds of women who come together to have fun, get fit and walk through the streets of Brighton and Hove at midnight to raise money for Martlets Hospice. Now in its eighth year the Martlets Midnight Walk has raised in excess of a million pounds. This has paid for more than 2,500 days of care on the In-Patient unit. These days the Hospice looks after more patients in the comfort of their own homes rather than in the Hospice itself. This kind of care costs just £138 per patient per day. So, it’s easy for every single walker to make a difference to the number of local people the Hospice can care for. The Martlets Midnight Walk really is something that anyone can do. Last year the walk spanned

every generation with walkers aged from 13 to 99! There is always a great atmosphere as women take to the streets of Brighton complete with flashing bunny ears, fancy dress and face paint. You can choose either a 6 or 13 mile walk. Both walks start at midnight from Brighton Racecourse and snake through Brighton & Hove. Marshals are on hand to ensure no one gets lost and the walk ends with a tasty breakfast. Antonia Shepherd, who organises the event, said: “It’s absolutely not about how quickly you can finish the walk, this isn’t a race. For most Midnight Walkers it’s all about dressing up and spending a night walking through Brighton with friends. It’s a girls’ night out really, supporting a local charity. A lot of the women who take part in the walk are doing it in memory of someone who has died. Others may not have used

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Coro Nuovo Coro Nuovo is an exciting new project based in Mid Sussex. It is a choir consisting of top singers from top choirs, led by the international opera singer Andrew Rees whose home is in Sussex. What makes Coro Nuovo different from other choirs is that it comprises experienced singers who do very little note bashing but concentrate on the theatre and subtlety of performance, giving the audience a very uplifting experience. Having a Music Director who is a full-time international performer giving tips and coaching is beyond jewels. Andrew brings great enthusiasm, energy and drama to rehearsals and performance. The choir’s President is Dame Josephine Barstow, the soprano, who also lives in Sussex! Another important aim of the choir is that it actively supports and encourages emerging musicians who have a Sussex connection; enabling them to perform with the choir and giving them valuable exposure. Getting a career in music is cut-throat; PR and connections are everything. An opportunity to play with a top choir and have the additional support and valuable advice from an international performer like Andrew is a huge help. Coro Nuovo’s next concert is on 20th July at St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath, 7.30pm. The theme is ‘Best of British’ and will be saluting 500 years of British music from Tallis to the Beatles. The evening will be celebratory with lots of flag-waving! Kieran Carter a young,

gifted cellist from Sussex will be featuring in the concert. In addition, we welcome Nick Houghton, organist, and Gareth Hancock, répétiteur at Glyndebourne, to accompany. Tickets are £15 or £12.50 concession from the website: www.coronuovo.org.uk or from Kate on 07740 946276.

Carnival comes to Hurstpierpoint Carnival will come to Hurstpierpoint on 5th July with the annual St Lawrence Fair. Building on 700 years of history celebrated in 2013, this year’s Fair will be the familiar mixture of events for children and all village residents. In addition to the procession through the village, there will be a pet show and a treasure hunt. On Friday 4th July in the afternoon, a Teddy Bear’s picnic will take place on South Avenue followed by a children’s disco and family entertainment in the evening. Other events are being added as we speak, so make sure you don’t miss this major event. www. stlawrencefair.org.uk

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Burgess Hill Summer Festival This year’s Summer Festival takes place from Saturday 7 – Sunday 15 June. We are delighted to welcome some well known names to Burgess Hill as well as showcasing the multitude of talent, creativity and community spirit in the town. Highlights of this year’s Festival include an evening with international best-selling author Peter James, a comedy night with TV regular Josh Widdicombe and music from folk legends Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick. The 9-day Summer Festival includes music and dance, literature and theatre, arts and crafts, walks and talks, sports and fitness, history and science, free afterschool activities, fun days and much more. Plus plenty of opportunity to try out free taster sessions. The Festival has been coordinated by Burgess Hill Town Council with participation by a large number of local groups. Once again, we are very grateful to the many individuals, local groups and businesses that have supported the Festival so enthusiastically. The Festival is for everyone – 40 of the 55 events are free and where we’ve had to make a charge we’ve kept the ticket prices as low as possible. Visit cometoburgesshill. co.uk for details.

Old Town Church Fete Make a date in your diary for Saturday 7th June, 11am-3pm at St Peter & St Paul’s Churchyard and Old Town, Lingfield. The Old Town Church Fete is always a fun family event, so mosey on down and join in the fun. There will be Western style games – include panning for gold and tin can alley. As always, you can wet your whistle at the Saloon and get your grub from our BBQ. Raffles, tombola, plants,

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Horsted Cahagnes 50 visitors from the Normandy hamlet of Cahagnes have visited Sussex as guests of the villagers of Horsted Keynes. The two communities can trace their joint heritage back to the Norman Conquest when William de Cahaignes, who had fought with William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings was given the parish of Horsted. This became Horsted de Cahaignes and, in time, Horsted Keynes. They were formally twinned in 1971, and there have been yearly exchange visits ever since. The Horsted Cahagnes Society (horstedcahagnes.org) promotes cultural and social links. A Garden Party at Broadhurst Manor in May was the highlight of a busy and memorable weekend. The house is built on land settled by the Saxons. The estate’s seizure by the Cahaignes family soon after the Norman Conquest is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Tucked away in a fold of the Sussex countryside, just north of Horsted Keynes, the house and grounds had fallen into severe dilapidation and neglect. Paul and Nicole Calkin, who made it their home four years ago, are painstakingly restoring and conserving the manor and the important and unique Elizabethan garden, which includes a quartered ‘herber’.

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Sussex Polo Club Supporting Autism Autism Spectrum Partners (ASP), part of The Disabilities Trust, are delighted to have been selected as the charity being supported by The Comtec Challenge Cup at The Sussex Polo Club in Rowfant on Sunday 13th July. Money raised from the day will specifically go towards equine therapy training for service users of ASP. Equine therapy is development through physical, occupational, and emotional growth through the involvement of horses. It challenges beliefs, values, attitudes and ethics. As prey animals, by their very nature horses have to be able to ‘read’ others immediately in order to stay safe. They do this at an energetic level, understanding in an instant what others are feeling and bringing to the situation. The International Foundation of Equine Assisted Learning state that it is an established fact that our internal thinking, beliefs patterns of behaviour produce an energy that manifests in many ways, including body language,

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Crawley Folk & Beer Festival Crawley Folk & Beer Festival (Friday 27th-Sunday 29th June) attracts crowds from all over the country, who come to soak up the atmosphere in The Hawth Grounds, peruse the festival market stalls, watch an array of fantastic music and dance acts and enjoy a pint or two of some of the finest ales and ciders in the UK. There’s lots of free music to enjoy while you sup on a pint from the Beer Tent. The Busking Stage plays host to a multitude of local talent throughout the Festival. On the Foyer Stage we have award winning folk/ roots multi-instrumentalist Phil Underwood, the beautiful and rich harmonies of Suntrap, incredible fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston and many more. Visitors can also look forward to performances on the Band Stage

from artists including; the highly regarded West Australian singer/ songwriter Caddy Cooper, Goat Roper Rodeo, Kate’s Kitchen Band along with Savour The Flavour, Touchstone and Bonfire Radicals.

First World War. Support acts over the two evenings are all worthy headliners in their own rights, including; Dan Walsh, Ben Paley and Tabhunter, The Hut People, Steve Folk and Jane South. To complete the Festival experience there will also be workshops, excellent food, craft stalls, demonstrations in Morris and traditional folk dance and the Beer Tent with a fine array of over 50 beers and ciders to whet your appetite throughout the weekend. The Beer Tent opens at 12 noon on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday. Information and tickets for the evening performances are available from the Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 or online at hawth.co.uk

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Since 1852, when it opened with just 10 beds, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has been providing dedicated care for children from across the UK. It’s an incredible institution and one that deserves all our support – which is why, on Saturday 7th June, The Orchards Shopping Centre will be holding a very special community ‘One Great Day’ to raise funds in support of its work. The day will be officially opened at 10am by Town Mayor, Sandy Ellis, and a VERY special guest in the form of Brian Capron, or Richard Hillman of Coronation Street as you might also know him (or Celebrity Masterchef ). After that, it’s fun all the way, with a Bucking Bronco competition, a giant, especially sculptured game called BuzzWire (created by local artist Paul Badham), Zumba, Street, Strictly Fitsteps and Fitness classes. Our local RokSkool and Pom Pom girls will be there to entertain and a set of attractive car washers to make sure the dreaded Saturday job still gets done! “Please come and do your bit for both the hospital and the town,” says Nicola Bird, Manager at The Orchards. “It’s a brilliant way to bring our whole community together and have fun. Everyone has been so generous in supporting this to www.sussexliving.com

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The chairman and committee took the opportunity of the choir’s AGM. on 12th May to welcome Suzanne Norris and thank her for her very generous donation, in memory of her late husband Philip. This had covered the cost of a new electronic piano for the choir. Philip had been a much loved and enthusiastic member of the choir for many years and is still sorely missed after his untimely death in June 2013. Suzanne spoke of his long association with the choir and his enjoyment in participating in its musical activities. Latterly he had acted as membership secretary and had also taken on responsibility for publicity. She felt that the piano was a very fitting tribute to him, the purchase of which he would have wholeheartedly approved. Pam Graham, a former chairperson, presented Suzanne with a bouquet on behalf of the members and Paul Simpson the musical director, gave a short impromptu demonstration of the piano for Suzanne’s benefit. (photo) Everyone then retired for a cup of coffee and slice of celebration cake, to mark the occasion, before returning to the business of the AGM. The Singers reconvene on 8th September to begin rehearsals for the Village Christmas Concert and spring performance of Fauré’s Requiem. Singers are welcome in all parts, anyone interested please ring Joan Denley for details on 01273 834534.

Hassocks Bike ‘n’ Fun Hassocks Bike’n’Fun is back! Now in its fifth year, the community event on Sunday 29th June includes a choice of local cycle rides and free bike health checks, with refreshments along the route, courtesy of Knight’s Budgens. The rides will be followed by a BBQ and entertainment at The Hassocks pub. This is a fun event for the whole community, regardless of age or cycling ability, giving the opportunity to enjoy either a 4-mile or an 8-mile partly marshalled cycle route. Meet the event mascot, Charlie Rabbit, who will get the rides underway from The Hassocks pub by the railway station between 10.30am and 11.00am (registration from 9.30am). There will also be the chance to win great prizes including a child’s mountain bike and a month’s subscription to Hassocks Freedom Leisure sports centre. Youngsters will be able to show off their twowheeled skills by having a go at British Cycling’s agility course. The shorter cycle route will go via Oldland Mill (which will be open for the event until 1pm) and Ditchling, ending back at The Hassocks Hotel. The longer route will go via Oldland Mill, Ditchling, Underhill Lane, Hurstpierpoint and back to Hassocks. Entry is from £5 per cyclist. Pre-registered riders get a free T-shirt. Pick up an application form at Orion News in Hassocks, Kiki & Cole in Hurstpierpoint or Ditchling Post Office. Or just turn up and pay on the day (£6). For details see www.facebook.com/ hassocksbikenfun. The event is run by volunteers and is supported by National Bike Week 2014 (www. bikeweek.org.uk) and Hassocks Community Partnership.

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When is the right time to

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Susan Gregersen DVM, MBA, MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon & Founder Vets2Home Veterinary Service

When is the right time to say goodbye to a pet? With 15 years’ experience as a vet, this is still one of the most difficult questions to answer. But one thing is certain: a good life deserves a respectful and gentle departure at the end, paving the way for happy memories.

Because we are experts in this field, Vets2Home now specialises in helping families have time for a peaceful goodbye with their pet – in the comfort of their own home. Many animal-loving people (and even vet colleagues) have very different definitions of what makes a “happy” pet and what a good pet life should or shouldn’t include at the end. Having started Vets2Home Veterinary Service in Sussex nine years ago, treating pets in their own home, I know for a fact that one major “happy factor” for any animal is to stay pain and stress-free, for as long as possible. So when should you give your pet a peaceful and dignified end, free of stress and pain? Although we often hear pet owners express the secret wish that their pet will go quietly in his or her sleep this almost never happens, or usually not without some degree of suffering first something we allow to happen to humans but which we can spare our animals.

Having visited and helped thousands of pets at home, I strongly believe the right time may be approaching soon when both your pet and you lose the joy in your life together, whether this is due to old age or unmanageable illness. The reasons are many – from not eating, or eating excessively but with severe weight loss, poor mobility, hidden pain, vocalising, hiding, not interacting, soiling inappropriately, and sleeping a lot – or not at all. Some of which could be indications of

what I call “petzheimers” which makes your elderly pet a completely different “person”. When deciding when and how to intervene – with investigations or at-home hospice care – it is vital to remember why we have these loyal loving creatures in our lives. They give us such joy, loyalty, companionship and much more, and in return we give them our love, food and shelter – and often even our bed! That is why I strongly believe the one last gesture of love we can show our pets is a calm, respectful end – without stress, pain or suffering, when it is most needed and not before. That goodbye should ideally be at home, surrounded by loved ones, familiar smells and sounds, pain-free and in that favourite spot. At Vets2Home we are devoted to finding out what joy and quality of life really means to your pet and to you by giving you advice by phone, email or on a home visit. As life is unpredictable, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for end-of-life support consultations, guidance, medical treatment and home visits. As a real animal-lover and a vet, I want to leave owners with only happy memories of a much-loved pet. I actually feel honoured to be able to give our patients a dignified and gentle, pain-free departure, and have been humbled and grateful to receive many kind words from so many appreciative clients afterwards. If you would like to hear more about how we can help you and your pet please visit www.vets2home.co.uk, email us on contact@vets2home.co.uk or ring us on 01273 842115 for an informal chat. S u ss e x L i v i n g June 2013

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gardening

Blooming Times

Blossom end Rot may

Blossom End Rot mostly aﬀects tomatoes, aubergines and peppers. Novice gardeners are rendered bemused by this condition: The plant grows reasonably well but produces fruits with unsightly black blotches – what has gone wrong? Calcium deficiency, bought on by erratic watering, is the cause. Garden soils and composts contain essential minerals but plants cannot absorb them if the soil is waterlogged or dry. This lack of nutrient makes plant cells distort and collapse. The cells furthest away from the roots are under the most stress, hence the deformity appearing at the ‘Blossom End’. Airborne mould spores swiftly take advantage of the ‘wound’ and rot sets in. Look out for this condition and take action at the first sign.

Most greenhouse crops will require daily watering – twice in really hot weather. Head in the sun, damp at the roots is the key. Most greenhouse crops will require daily watering – twice in really hot weather. They need a good drench directly onto the soil; sprinkling the leaves is not nearly enough. In any case, peppers, tomatoes and aubergines hate getting their foliage wet. Head in the sun, damp at the roots is the key. I have never liked grow bags as I don’t think they contain enough soil to prevent drying out. I grow

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sound like a punch line from a Les Dawson joke, but it can be a serious problem in the greenhouse. one tomato plant per 12 inch pot, aubergines and peppers in individual 10 inch pots. If you have great success with grow bags, I salute your exemplary watering regime! A general tomato fertiliser will also suit aubergines and peppers. Use strong canes to provide support – the plants make rapid, heavy growth. Whitefly love greenhouse crops, infesting plants as soon as your back is turned. Modern systemic insecticides are more user-friendly than their old counterparts but check the instructions carefully; some do not recommend the harvesting of crops for several days after the chemical has been applied. Sticky paper whitefly traps are effective but nonspecific, trapping all insects in their path, including useful pollinating bees and hoverflies. Instead of keeping a trap randomly dangling on a string, target individual plants by holding a trap in one hand, horizontally above the plant, sticky side down. Now brush the leaves with the other hand. Like helicopters, whiteflies take off vertically and will stick to the underside of the trap. Keep inquisitive pets well away from sticky traps. I once had to take a furious Birman cat to the ‘hairdressers’. She didn’t speak to me for weeks … Although Blossom End Rot looks awful, it’s not fatal. The ‘good’ news is that it’s a disorder, not a disease. You don’t want mould spores affecting other plants, so pick off the damaged fruits – they can be safely composted. Concentrate on perfecting your watering skills and the problem will disappear. www.sussexliving.com

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Top: Stoneware Ceramic Hen by Victoria Lovell (left); Ceramic and Recycled Glass Butterflies by Cat Brown (centre); Bird Sculpture by Paul Cox.

Henﬁeld Gardens & Arts Henfield’s creative talent

is on show on 14-15th June, and The 5,000 residents of Henﬁeld have over 80 special everyone is invited to come along. interest groups to participate in. For one weekend

27 venues are showing gardens or

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anticipation of high attendances.

in June, much of the village’s creative talent will be on display to the public at the Henfield Festival of Gardens and Arts. Entry is free. I visited two of the organisers, Ellen and David Hayes, to discover what’s in store on 14-15th June and found an eclectic choice of art, music, performance and activity from Saturday morning to Sunday evening. Visitors can use the maze of ‘twittens’ and footpaths to explore the village, and the Henfield Community Minibus is offering a dial-a ride service for anyone wishing to be collected or taken home. 27 venues are showing gardens or arts & crafts and most are serving teas in anticipation of high attendances. This is the event’s 15th year and local charities will benefit. This year’s main beneficiary is the 1st Henfield Scout group, the oldest existing Scout group in the world, founded in 1907. The group’s hut is in dire need of replacement and funds are needed to ensure the continuation of a meeting place to serve the youth of the village. A selection of local artists’ work will be showing at Cat Brown’s house and garden at 7 Northcroft, where Victoria Lovell sculpts beautiful outdoor ceramic animals and Paul Cox, who received a Henry Moore scholarship for his work, will be showing his garden sculptures and smaller decorative pieces. Katherine Lawrie will have her beautiful silver jewellery, impressed with leaves and precious stones along with more than 20 other artists working in ceramics, paint and mixed media. Anne Garmston will be opening her garden as a backdrop for the Henfield Spinners and Weavers, of which she is an active member. Anne is hoping to have two orphaned lambs in attendance to show continued on next page SuSSex Living June 2014

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the origins of the wool that will be demonstrated being spun and woven by 14 group members. There will be two whole fleeces waiting to be transformed and visitors can gain an insight into this reviving craft while following a trail through the garden past chickens, fruit trees and vegetables. No.1-6 Park Road is a fine example of Edwardian terrace front gardens and The Golden Hen in Golden Square has a great old-fashioned cottage garden, bursting with roses, pinks, honeysuckle and foxgloves, while cards and glass painting are on sale among the flowers. A 2 1/2 acre garden awaits next to the Downslink Path at Rushmear House in Sandy Lane. Herbaceous flower beds, a water feature and pond complement the newly established allotments and local artists are showing sculptures in the meadow. Woodturned items will be on sale at 4 Myrtle Terrace and nearby, at 14 Southview Terrace, a scent garden has been recently designed, filled with jasmine, roses and honeysuckle.

This year’s main beneficiary is the 1st Henfield Scout Group , the oldest existing Scout group in the world, who are fundraising

for a new Scout Centre.

Members of Henfield Art Club will be showing at the Scout Hut in Tanyard and Maidment Court will be exhibiting a wonderful miniature display created by the ladies of the Henfield Dolls House Project Group, entitled ‘Messing Around on the River’. No.5 Benson Road is showing photography, bespoke canvases and textiles from local artists and cakes and savouries will be available while you browse. The Festival is not only about art and gardens. A comprehensive choice of music, dance and song will entertain throughout the weekend: Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men will be performing and holding a workshop on Saturday; the Soho Village Jazz Band will be playing in the garden of the White Hart, St Peter’s Church is hosting a ukulele workshop and a barbershop style quartet of ladies will be performing at The Free Church. Sidonie Winter, mezzo soprano www.sussexliving.com

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gardening

Dyke

Farm House Charity Open Garden On Sunday 29th June, there will be a rare opportunity to explore one of the most interesting and vibrant gardens in Mid Sussex. Ngaire ‘Nigs’ Digby will open her Dyke Farm House garden at Poynings to visitors in the afternoon. All the money donated will go to the Martlets Hospice, so it is one of those happy occasions when you can be charitable and self-indulgent at the same time. The house and its 2 acres of garden are tucked under the lee of the Downs below Devil’s Dyke. It’s an idyllic setting perfectly complemented by the ancient 17th century farmhouse with its pale rose brickwork and leaded windows. The garden is a ‘new’ one in the sense that at only five years old it is still developing under the dynamic management of its owner. When the Digbys arrived, they found that the land had been largely uncared for. “We took down 50 conifers and the whole place was seriously overgrown,” Nigs told me. “Clearly, we needed a plan.” They called in help from a local gardener and from a talented landscape garden designer who described his vision for the garden as being like its owner: colourful and exuberant. “Nigs has bags of energy and is a very keen gardener, so I made sure that plants, and plenty of them, were included. The kitchen garden is a potager which Nigs has planted up with a mixture of veg and flowers. And

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Rich pinks and purples punctuated with acid green create an almost

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Beachcombing is lots of fun – but if you can make something from your finds, you will have a totally unique piece to enjoy in your home.

I love to beachcomb. I cannot resist old weathered bits of wood cast up by a receding tide and my pockets will always return full after a day by the sea. The only problem is that individual bits of flotsam eventually make a pile of unused wood after a summer season of beach walking – what to do with all those treasures? I dug around my collection of driftwood to find my favourite pieces, then arranged them this way and that until I discovered which worked well together. If you have pieces of unused wood lying around, this is an ideal way to spark an idea to utilise them. I decided to make a frame that would show off each plank’s unique qualities without altering any individual piece. First, I cut a piece of plywood, found in a skip, to the dimensions about a centimetre smaller than the finished frame – this can be as large or small as you choose. I wanted to

I love to beachco mb. make a pinboard to frame with driftwood, so I painted the plywood on one side with a good quality white emulsion, although any muted colour would suit the bleached quality of the driftwood. I then screwed two D ring fixings to the back and attached string between them so that I could hang the finished frame on the wall. Next, I arranged roughly similar width pieces of driftwood around the edges. You could vary this by using lots of layers of smaller pieces depending

on the shape of the wood you are using. Once I’d found a pleasing combination that looked neither too ordered nor too random, I glued the pieces around the edge of the plywood using strong builders’ adhesive. It’s best to arrange the wood so the plywood edge doesn’t show from the front – that way, the weathered quality of the driftwood is retained rather than the too straight lines of the ply. Once the glue has set, the pinboard can be used to display messages, reminders, photos or anything you wish. Alternatively, replace the plywood with a favourite painting, photograph or mirror and create a focal point for your home that is all your own. SuSSex Living June 2014

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My name is Nicole and I am a green juicer. There, I’m out of the closet. No more denial – I am ready to come clean. Most days, you’ll fi nd me clutching a large plastic sports bottle containing what looks like murky pond dredgings – typically kale, apple, celery, cucumber, ginger, all freshly pressed that morning. Why? Well, why not? Who can argue with the health and beauty benefits of a nutrient dense cocktail in one easy drink? You certainly wouldn’t eat a whole bag of kale, several apples, a few stalks of celery, half a cucumber, a chunk of lemon and an inch of ginger in one sitting. The beauty of juicing is that you’re not only guaranteed to get your five a day – you’ll be getting 15, or 25! Healthwise, this is bound to have some seriously positive effects. Natural, pressed green drinks are said to be an exceptional source of vitamins, minerals and beneficial antioxidants that are a boost for the

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One liquid green meal a day is an easy way to keep your weight under control, your diet clean and your skin glowing healthy nails…. welcoming Mother Nature’s concentrated liquid goodness into your body will allow you to slash your skincare budget while friends and family will shower you with compliments about your looks. But don’t just take my word for it. “Good skin is created from within. It needs a steady stream of highly absorbable nutrients to keep it supple, strong and clear. Juices are the ideal skin food,” says internationally renowned beauty expert Liz Earle. As for the taste, what’s not to like? There are endless variations, so if raw kale doesn’t tickle your tastebuds, substitute for something else or dilute with sweeter fruit. Blitzed banana, yogurt and a spoonful of chia seeds makes a fab and fi lling breakfast, while an avocado, spinach and pineapple smoothie can beat mid-afternoon cravings and see you safely through until dinner. Experiment and you’ll soon find your own favourite, delicious combinations. Just one liquid green meal a day is an easy way to keep your weight under control, your diet clean and your skin glowing. It’s convenience superfood on the go and could just be your secret beauty weapon.

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Brenda Bennett Stapleton 1914-2014

Lover of

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Local teenager Alex Broadley knew exactly what he wanted to do for his school’s ‘Make A Difference Day’. He cooked lunch for a very charming old lady before treating her to a musical solo performance of voice and trumpet. Alex’ mother, Olwen Broadley, thought we should meet her too. The lady’s name was Brenda Stapleton. She passed away on 7th April at St Catherine’s Hospice, Crawley, two weeks short of her 100th birthday. It was probably the only curtain call she had ever missed and was particularly sad, because if anyone ever deserved to take a bow after a long and inspiring life, it was Brenda. Under her maiden name, Brenda Bennett, she was a huge star of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company in the 1930s, enchanting Gilbert & Sullivan audiences around the world. And yet, although she was a leading light in these most English of English light operas, Brenda was not English, had received no formal training in an English academy and did not, as was traditional, serve her time in the chorus of the company before climbing her way up to the principal roles.

Brenda Bennett was born on 21st April 1914 on the other side of the Atlantic in Winnipeg, Canada. Winnipeg is the capital of Ontario, one of the great prairie states, and pretty much in the centre of Canada. In those days, it would have seemed a very long way indeed from the bright lights of London’s Savoy Theatre, the home of the D’Oyly Carte. continued on next page SuSSex Living June 2014

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Brenda Bennett was a star at the

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She developed a taste for champagne and was engaged to be married four times. In the somewhat stilted language of the age, The Tatler reported in its April 1936 edition under the heading A New Savoyard that “Miss Brenda Bennett, who hails from Canada is to share the leading soprano roles in the Gilbert and Sullivan Operas...” Our girl from the Canadian heartland had come a very long way in a very short time. Then began a whirlwind of touring with the company, staying in fi ne hotels, being lauded as a superstar and receiving any number of marriage proposals. She developed a taste for champagne and was engaged to be married four times. Her opening night in the New York she had left only 18 months earlier when she played Yum Yum in The Mikado, was regarded as a ‘triumph’ by the critics, and when she made a brief fl ying visit to Winnipeg she was mobbed at the airport. How much Brenda’s life had changed is, I think, shown by a single telegram amongst the many that she kept. It says simply ‘CAN YOU HAVE TEA THEN COCKTAIL PARTY LADY REDESDALE TUESDAY?’ It is signed ‘Jumbo’. Brenda met John Stapleton when he was home on leave from his post as a senior colonial administrator in Nigeria. He was immediately smitten. When he came to visit Brenda in The Savoy where she was being cared for having temporarily lost her voice through a minor illness, she miraculously regained it and decided that John was the one for her. It is a strange irony that her

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After they married in 1940, Brenda never sang professionally again. Instead, she trained as a stenographer so that she could go out to Nigeria to join John.

future husband should have helped her recover her voice, because after they married in 1940, incredibly, she never sang professionally again. Instead, determined to share her husband’s life, she trained as a stenographer at Canada House so that she could go out to Nigeria and join him. Of course, the nation was at war, so simply getting on an aeroplane and flying out to Nigeria was not an option, so instead she went by ship as part of a convoy to West Africa. Although this could be a perilous journey, Brenda remembered it primarily for the very jolly parties they had on board. Over the succeeding years, she raised three children, returning to England for the birth of each one and, in 1956, she and John built a beautiful home in Ashurst Wood. Brenda became a much loved, energetic and bubbly member of the community, tireless in her support for good causes and village activities. She sang occasionally on a purely amateur basis and never ever lost her taste for champagne. A truly extraordinary person, she was a great beauty and maintained a fitness regime which included practising yoga in the nude. This she did until quite late in life on the discreet terrace of the rear of the house which had been built to overlook a stunning view of the Sussex Weald.

Having walked away from the most glittering of careers, she never went back – that is until 2011, 72 years after she left The Savoy, when she returned as a guest for one night. They made a great fuss of the old lady. The pianist in the Piano Bar played selections from the Savoy Operas. Staff queued to have their photographs taken with her and the Manager wrote to her saying: “Thank you for choosing The Savoy as your London home again.” Brenda drank champagne with her friends two days before she died. Accompanied by his mother, Alex Broadly went to visit her at the Hospice. He sang for her again and she replied in a tiny trembly voice with a word-perfect rendition of ‘Three Little Maids From School Are We’. Over 200 people came to Brenda’s funeral where her coffi n, at her insistence, was shocking pink with purple flowers and, after the service, the mourners drank a great deal of fi zz. What a lady. What a life! In compiling this brief biography, I received very great help from Gloria Pienaar, Brenda’s constant and caring companion for 10 years, and from Anna Stapleton, her loving daughter. Putting ‘Brenda Bennett D’Oyly Carte’ into Google will take you to websites where you can hear her perform at the height of her fame.

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I have nothing against Peru or Mexico, but however wonderful Peruvian asparagus may taste in Lima or Cuzco and however delicious Mexican asparagus may be in Guadalajara or Mexico City, it doesn’t travel at all well to England. As far as asparagus goes, there’s no question about it: English is best. And now is the time for it. To intensify its already undoubted deliciousness, roast it rather than boil it; I promise you’ll never boil asparagus again. Broad beans are another long awaited delight now at their very best. If you look them up in Larousse Gastronomique, you’ll find a subtle dig at the English: What’s the difference between broad beans à l’anglaise and broad beans à la française? The French skin the beans, the English don’t.

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Glorious It’s a chore I know, but however young and tender, broad beans are much better if, after getting them out of their pods, you skin them (making sure you first steam them or soak them in boiling water for a couple of minutes.) With peeling and skinning, there is a huge loss of weight. When I last did the weighing, 1kg of beans produced 158 podded beans weighing 280g. Skinned, this went down to 175g. And were they delicious and well worth the effort? Oh yes, indeed. The end of June sees the Isle of Man Queenie Festival, so if you are fond of baby scallops, that’s where you need to go. While there, you might take in the somewhat unlikely Manx Kipper Museum. You could, of course, stay at home and make Huntingdon Fried Scallops. I found the recipe in Fish by Sophie Grigson and William Black. They found it in British Cookery by Lizzie Boyd. Neither Grigson, Black, Boyd or I could find out where the Huntingdon comes from – but if perchance you know, please let me know.

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1. Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, parsley and some salt and pepper. Stir in the scallops and leave them to marinate for a good half hour. 2. Mix the ham with the parmesan and breadcrumbs. 3. Drain the scallops and coat them in seasoned flour, then dip them in the egg. Now coat them with the ham/ cheese/breadcrumb mixture, pressing it on firmly. Put in the fridge and leave to set for at least 30 mins. 4. Deep fry the scallops until they are brown and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with lemon slices.

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by Les Campbell

Local Walk

Dormansland

Walk

At the end of Ford Manor Road by the entrance to the drive signed to Greathed Manor, take the signed path on your left. Follow along a left-hand field edge to join the B2018. Please note that at the time of surveying the walk, the line of the path was blocked by a fallen tree at the point where it meets the B2018. This can be overcome by side stepping a few paces to your right. On reaching the road, turn right along the pavement for about 200 metres; where the pavement ends, cross to the signed footpath opposite. Ignore a path off to your left and maintain direction ahead along a left-hand field edge. At the bottom of the field, go through a metal gate and over a stile. Ignore paths off to your right and left and follow a righthand field edge through a succession of stiles and small footbridges to the northern tip of Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wood. Go through a wooden gate and over a footbridge and veer half left, slightly uphill, to the distant buildings of Starborough Farm. On reaching the buildings, join a grassy track which leads out to a gravel track. Turn right for a few yards, then look for a stile in the hedge on your left and go over this to join a surfaced track. Turn right along this track and follow it out to join an unclassified road. Cross the road and carry on ahead along a drive signed to the Coach House. Before reaching a pair of metal gates, look for a

This 5-mile walk from Dormansland near Lingfield follows mainly field paths and tracks through attractive rural countryside, close to the Kent and Surrey border. stile on your right leading into a field. Go over this and follow round the periphery of the buildings of Starborough Castle along a left-hand field edge. The original castle dates from 1341 and was destroyed on the instructions of Oliver Cromwell in 1648. Now only the moat survives. The current building occupying the site of the castle was built in 1754 and is Grade II listed. It operates as a luxury B&B establishment. To resume the walk, halfway down the field, look for a stile on your left and go over this and on to a drive. Turn right along this pleasant tree-lined drive and out to join the B2028. Turn right and after about 100 metres, turn left along a signed bridleway opposite Starborough Road. Follow the obvious path ahead which eventually becomes a sunken way, dipping downhill to a metal gate. Go through this and turn right, ignoring the two signed bridleways continued on next page S u ss e x L i v i n g June 2014

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off to your left. Follow the sandy track past the isolated Little Worth Cottage to enter woodland. Shortly after passing a house on your right, the path joins a gravel track where you should carry on ahead. The track bears left towards the buildings of Home Farm before bearing right uphill on a signed bridleway along a surfaced track. Stay on this track, passing through a pair of brick pillars and ignore crossing paths, to arrive back at the end of Ford Manor Road and the start of the walk.

DISTANCE:

5 miles

STILES:

Several!

MAP:

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map No.147

PARKING:

At the end of Ford Manor Road opposite the road junction by The Plough Public House

REFRESHMENTS:

The Plough, Dormansland

We are very grateful to Les Campbell for bringing us new and exciting local walks every month. A founder member and former Chairman of the Mid Sussex Ramblers, he is a very experienced and enthusiastic walker indeed. Les insists on testing all routes personally, making sure they are suitable for walking. However, even he cannot guarantee the effects of the weather, or roadworks, or any other factors outside of his control. If you would like to send your feedback about a local walk, please email editorial@sussexliving.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Metro Bus route 281 from Crawley, East Grinstead and Lingﬁeld stops nearby.

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running club, athletics coaching and cross-country and netball clubs. Music is enjoyed throughout the school, with specialist teaching and opportunities for peripatetic music lessons available. With a long tradition of choral and liturgical music, the children also get plenty of opportunity to sing. “We have strong links to the church next door where the acoustics are incredible. When I first heard the children sing there, it was a spine-tingling moment,” says Catherine Walker. There is specialist teaching in Modern Languages, and Spanish is taught throughout the school. An Early Bird Breakfast Club will start from September at 7.30am, giving the children a chance to enjoy a sociable breakfast before learning

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History

Susan Pope had never really known what happened to her father during World War II. Like most men who experienced those years he never talked about it, preferring to change the subject when curious family members enquired. Even Susan’s husband John, who had served in the army, had no luck fi nding out about those intense, anxious times. When Susan (pictured overleaf ) cleared out the attic and discovered boxes from Eric’s past, it felt as though she had stumbled upon a 70-year-old time capsule. She found out that her father had been a RAF fl ight engineer on Stirling bombers, serving in England, then Algeria, North Africa and Italy. She was astounded to fi nd his log book, fl ight helmet, dozens of photographs and numerous day-to-day items that would have served him during missions here and overseas. I was able to take a close look at Eric’s belongings at Wings Museum near Balcombe where they are honoured with a permanent display, thanks to Susan’s donation. It was

Remembering

World War II humbling to read the messages written on the back of his squadron group photograph. “We’ve been through hell together, We have weathered the storm, Good luck Eric…” said one. Another wrote: “Keep ‘em flying”. Keep ‘em flying, he did. I picked up Eric’s aircraft tyre gauge, turned pages of his copious notes painstakingly illustrated with pencil diagrams. This was life-anddeath work – pilots and crew depended on his expertise and he made certain he gave his all to the job. Picking up Eric’s oxygen mask, nearly disintegrated with time, I was struck by how difficult it would have been

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When eric Plank died last December in his 89th year, his daughter found a cache of

wartime memorabilia

hidden in the attic that took her completely by surprise.

for men who experienced those days to share their memories with anyone who hadn’t been there. It was as though he’d packed up that period of his life and kept it safe and untouched. Perhaps he occasionally opened the boxes, but I’m guessing that his memories probably remained as sharp as they were private throughout his life. Eric married his sweetheart Audrey in 1944 in Tooting, South London. Several days later he was called to serve abroad and didn’t see his new bride for what must have felt like an eternity. Susan found her mum’s letters to Eric; I could imagine her anxiety of not knowing what would happen to him, so soon after their wedding. When Susan was born in 1945, Eric was in Africa and received a telegram from Susan’s grandmother telling him he’d just become a dad. It wasn’t until 1947 that he was discharged and could become a family man. He eventually settled in Hurstpierpoint where his family lived for over 50 years. Eric served on fl ights; it was his job to keep planes in the air. I saw his escape map and spread it out to see where he might have potentially had to bail out in an emergency. These maps, printed on silk, were often used as scarves by pilots because they took the scratch out of their jacket collars www.sussexliving.com

“We’ve been through hell together , we have weathered the storm, good luck Eric…”

when they had to keep turning their head looking for the enemy. Eric’s flying helmet looked as supple as the day he’d packed it away – the headset fallen silent where once it would have bristled with instructions and co-ordinates. It was easy to imagine the tension in the cabin. Bomber crews had a low life expectancy, the odds of survival falling with the number of missions. Eric would have lost close friends, which must have made it doubly important to keep their memories alive in his belongings. His dog tags etched with his name lay next to his blue cap – that particular shade of RAF blue associated forever in the consciousness of a nation with those six crucial years of confl ict. I found a small but poignant reminder of the risks of being posted in Algeria: a small folded paper, printed with translations of Arabic phrases to be used if captured. Their basic gist was that a captive would be worth more alive than dead. The phrase ‘Take me to the English and you will be rewarded’ may have made the continued on nex t page SuS Se x Li v i ng June 2014

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difference between ending up shot in a foreign desert and being reunited with friends and, ultimately, family. ‘Much money’ and ‘Friend’ were other indispensable words translated into English interpretations of a wholly incomprehensible language. Sifting through Eric’s belongings is akin to being offered a looking glass to a not so very distant past. His everyday items are catalogued in laborious handwriting – ‘three vests, three pairs of drawers, a torch, a sweater…’. He even kept the pencil he used to make his diagrams of the Stirling hydraulic system. The pencil’s point is blunted; the last time it was used was likely to have been Eric meticulously recording observations in one of his many notebooks. It is history like this where a comprehensive, accessible museum run by true enthusiasts is invaluable. Wings Museum can teach the next generation of the sacrifice made by their ancestors so that we may live in peace. A curious child or teenager can see the things Eric left in his attic and be shown the connection with their own freedoms and advantages. It is vitally important to remember; these were the people who saved our home and made it safe for us to live in.

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Above: Sue Pope with Daniel Hunt, Wings Museum curator (right) and Tony Hibling, RAFA representative (left).

Wings Museum is hosting a ‘Bomber Boys’ event in August where veterans will be on hand to chat, do signings and share their experiences. The museum is always keen to accept donations of wartime memorabilia, which will be displayed, cherished and honoured rather than being hidden away and forgotten about. The Museum is always looking for volunteers to help in any way with restoration or staffi ng duties. Ideally, they would love to fi nd large premises to store and work on restorations – planes are large objects to display and photographs need wall space to be seen. I think Eric would have been proud to know that his memories are being kept alive. Perhaps, with hindsight, we can adapt Churchill’s famous words to suggest that “never was so much owed to so many.”

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My early memories of the summer solstice are

all about the news coverage and the confusing pictured it painted year on year. Reports would show a gathering of druids at Stonehenge trying to perform some ancient ritual I did not understand. Nearby would be crowds of hippies and what later became known as New Age travellers, possibly trying to join in, as well as a few well-organised anarchists whose agenda was unclear. Opposing them would be the Wiltshire Constabulary, doing their best to let the druids do their thing at dawn while preventing anyone else from getting near the stones… I had no knowledge of what was behind the annual pilgrimage, and what is a solstice anyway? Fortunately, I am now much better informed. The solstice occurs when the tilt of the Earths’ axis is at its maximum of 23 degrees, away from the celestial equator. Looking up from the ground, it is the point in the year when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. In 2014, the solstice will occur on Saturday

is Pagan in origin. For the Pagans, the solstice marked the beginning of the end of summer and the arrival of the first harvest, which would be celebrated with feasting and jollity. The druids were the priestly class of the Celts; Druidism is an ancient Pagan religion based on the spiritual relationship between the people and the land. The most powerful druid deities are the forces of nature: earth, water and sky. There is a reverence for nature, the spirits of places and for life itself. The Pagans would light fires in honour of the sun and the life it brings to growing crops. In early Christian Britain, midsummer was celebrated with the festivals of St John’s Eve on 23rd June and St Peter’s Eve on 28th June. Bonfires would be lit on high ground to ward off evil spirits. Some would be constructed entirely of bones, giving us the term bonnefyre. Others would be constructed entirely of wood and called wakefyre, because the men would stay awake all night watching over them. In most of the country, these festivals petered out over time, but some are

Midsummer

Madness? 21st June, at exactly 11:51 British Summer Time. After the solstice, the Earth will start to tilt back towards its celestial equator. 21st June will also be the longest day of the year. In the lead up to the summer solstice, the days get longer; afterwards they get shorter. But on the solstice day, as Latin tells us, the sun (sol) stands still (sistere). There are two solstices each year, with the second occurring in December. The winter solstice coincides with the shortest day of the year when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. Stonehenge was built in three stages during the Neolithic period, starting around 3,000 years ago, although the original reason for its construction remains open to debate. The stones are aligned, so at the dawn of the summer solstice the sun rises above the ‘Heel (meaning ‘sun’, derived from the Greek helios) Stone’ for a single time each year. It would signal the arrival of midsummer and the change of the season. In the UK, the association with midsummer

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still celebrated with bonfires in parts of Cornwall and the Scottish Borders. These days, Stonehenge is maintained by English Heritage; as the solstice approaches again this year, they instigate a process of managed open access. There is a solstice car park, although the use of public transport is preferred. There are campsites nearby and the event is marshalled and managed with a festival atmosphere – complete with catering, toilets, recycling points and rubbish bins. Ceremony, celebration, tolerance and mutual peaceful respect are all encouraged, as everyone is welcome to greet the rising sun.

The solstice marks the beginning of the end of summer and the arrival of the first harvest , to be celebrated with feasting and jollity.

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Sunday 01 June, 14:00-17:00

open afternoon

Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND Volunteers will be on hand to give visitors guided tours of the Mill. Refreshments are available. Entry is 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. Visitors are also welcome to view the Mill on Thursdays throughout the year when volunteers are working on site.

Monday 02 – Saturday 07 June

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Tuesday 03 June, 10.00-12:00

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Every Tuesday, please pop in for coffee, tea & biscuits and enjoy a view to the Downs. There will be books, jigsaws, produce, homemade items and bric-a-brac for sale. All proceeds to charity. Contact www.st.wilfrid’shaywardsheath.org.uk. St. Wilfrid’s Parish Office 01444 412339 (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-12 noon)

Tuesday 03 June, 20:00

ditchling film society: the moo man Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT

Directors: Andy Heathcote, Heike Bachelier. UK 2012. 97 mins. A remarkable documentary about Steve Hook, a maverick farmer running a small family dairy farm in East Sussex. Turning his back on cost cutting practices, Hook sells his unpasteurised milk via farmers’ markets and doorstep deliveries instead of supermarkets, as the latter are not prepared to pay the going rate. Apart from being a fascinating insight into the way in which the agricultural world works, it is a particularly moving and satisfying portrait of a compassionate, decent man who loves his animals. Doors open at 7.30pm. Refreshments and parking. Guests and temporary members

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Thursday 05 – Wednesday 18 June, 10:00-19:00

Wednesday 04 June, 14:00

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burgess Hill flower Club: floral demonstration, by belinda Visitors £5.50, but with a copy of Sussex Living Magazine your first visit will be free. Contact Hazel Foster 01273 757176, hazelF31@talktalk.net

Wednesday 04 June, 18:00

mid sussex ramblers

Meet at the Royal Oak, Poynings BN45 7AQ 1-hour stroll around the village of Poynings: Zion Chapel – Dyke Farmhouse – Mill House – Cora’s Corner – Holy Trinity Church – Manor Farm – former school playground – Emile Littler Foundation benches – Royal Oak PH. 2 miles. Leader: Gill 01273 480167.

Wednesday 04 June, 19:45

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Illustrated talk with Tom Brown, Head Gardener at Parham House. Members free, Visitors £1. Contact 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net

Free admission. Supporting the David Shepherd Wildlife Fund. For details call Jenny 01342 328438, Jean 01342 315225 or Wendy 01342 311093. NB: 5th June 1.30-7pm; 18th June 10-2pm.

Thursday 05 – Saturday 07 June, 09:00-18:30

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Thursday 05 June, 20:00

ditchling film society: in the House (15) Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling

Francois Ozon, France 2012, 105 mins. A high school French teacher gets increasingly drawn into a precocious student’s story about his relationship with a friend’s family. The teacher’s eagerness to sharpen up his pupils’ writing tell us about his own stalled creativity, his petty prejudices and marriage to an art gallery manager, played beautifully by Kristin Scott Thomas. The stories play up to an unhealthy curiosity about the lives of others. Made by the same director as La Potiche, the film is a naughty, insightpacked provocation which never takes its seriousness too seriously. Doors open 7.30pm. Refreshments and parking. Guests and temporary members are welcome for a small charge.

Friday 06 June, 09:30-13:00

Cuckfield Crafts and market Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL 35+ quaint, quirky and contemporary

stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Free admission. Refreshments available. Contact: Beverley 01444 440274 allthingsnicecft@aol.com.

Friday 06 June, 19:30

‘a night of variety’

Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks

Meet Sussex Guild designer makers exhibiting their fine crafts in a marquee in the gardens of magnificent Parham House. £8 (craft show and gardens) Contact 01273 479565, info@thesussexguild.co.uk www.thesussexguild.co.uk

In aid of the new Macmillan Cancer Centre at the Sussex County Hospital. Contact: Sonia Goodsell 01273 844566, sonia39goodsell@btopenworld.com

Saturday 07 – Sunday 15 June

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burgess Hill summer festival

Song, dance, magic and audience singalongs with programme to include the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-DAY in song. Advance tickets on sale from Monday 26th May at Pavilion Electrics in Hassocks or by ringing 01273 845291 refreshments included. Local concert party Friends and Neighbours are treading the boards for Crohn’s Disease Research. More info 01273 845291 if required.

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Friday 06 June, 20:30

Saturday 07 June, 09:00-11:00

the flaming mojo’s

The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9LQ The band are back and rocking! Free entry. Contact: 01444 233460. www.thesportsmanpub.com

Saturday 07 – Sunday 08 June, 11:00-17:30

Saturday 07 June

photo exhibition at fletching fete Fletching

Exhibition of photographs from the Fletching Support Group Photographic Competition. Further details from Gabriella Bullock 01825 790169. In support of St Peter & St James Hospice.

open morning

Tavistock and Summerhill School, Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP

You are warmly welcomed to a whole school Open Morning, with an opportunity to experience the school routine. Contact the Registrar, 01444 450256.

the sussex guild Contemporary Craft show

Saturday 07 June, 10:00-12:00

Parham House and Gardens, Storrington, West Sussex RH20 4HS

St Francis Church Hall, Priory Road, Hassocks, BN6 8PS

Coﬀee morning

Saturday 07 June, 10:00-17:00

St John’s Park, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Are you ‘wild’ about where you live? Come and see some of the creatures that live close by and appreciate the efforts of small groups who help to keep our countryside as beautiful as it is. Free entry. Contact: Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@ talktalk.net

Saturday 07 June, 10:30-14:30

doughty’s east sussex roadshow material sale Plumpton Village Hall, 1 West Gate, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ Following the success of last year’s Doughty’s Material event, they are returning with a wonderful selection of material at fantastic prices! £1 entry per person. Light refreshments available. More information from Sue Akers 01273 891701 or Gill Gamble 01273 891218. Plumpton Support Group for St Peter & St James Hospice.

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Saturday 07 June, 11:00-15:00

old town Church fete St Peter & St Paul’s Churchyard and Old Town, Lingfield See Local Living.

Saturday 07 June, 11:00-16:00

burgess Hill town Centre partnership: summer fun Burgess Hill Town Centre

A free day of fun and entertainment in Burgess Hill town centre for all the family – including live music and dancing, street entertainers, climbing wall, circus workshop and plenty more. Contact: www.cometoburgesshill.co.uk Facebook / teamburgesshill

Saturday, 07 June, 12:00-15:00

summer fete

St Lawrence CE Primary School, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint

St Lawrence CEP PTA invite you to join us at our Summer Fete for a Mad Hatters Tea Party! BBQ; Tea Tent; Silent Auction; Tombolas; Candy Floss; Young Enterprise and more…

Saturday 07 June, 19:30-22:00

interact Charity Concert Danny House, New Way Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9BB

The programme will feature an eclectic mix of both songs by Vivace! and actor readings on the theme of innocence and experience. Entrance £10. Contact: 020 79316458.

Saturday 07 June, 20:00

the blunter brothers with pee Wee ellis & the bb dancers Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3DN

Celebrating 25 years for night of Classic Funk & Soul with special guest Mr Pee Wee Ellis. Entrance: £17. Contact: 01444 455440 www.freedom-leisure.co.uk

Saturday 07 June, 20:00-23:30

disco fever night

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

With local DJ Dave Packham. Dance the night away with sounds from the 60s to the present day. Contact: ckrbl@ btconnect.com, 01273 845829.

Sunday 08 June

22nd annual burgess Hill bike ride Oakmeads College, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA

Cyclists will have a choice of 10-mile, 20mile and 40-mile circular routes through the beautiful Sussex countryside around our town. Entrance fees are £15 for adults and £5 for children aged 10 to 15, who must be accompanied by an adult. As an incentive to families, organisers are also offering a family ticket for up to two adults and two children, priced at a bargain £30. So the kids go free! All proceeds will go to the designated charities. www.burgesshillbikeride.co.uk

Sunday 08 June, 10:00-12:00

pond open day

Lingfield Nature Reserves, Entrance by the fire station in Saxbys Lane, Lingfield

Pond dipping fun for all the family. Nets and equipment provided and experts on hand to help identify mini beasts. Children must be accompanies by an adult. Free admission. Contact Anne Richards (01342 870200) / Sally Cole (01342 833814) or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk

Sunday 08 June, 14:00-17:00

One of the best family days out in Sussex! Model Railway Weekend

open garden

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June

104b Mill Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8BZ

Come to Sheffield Park Station for the 3rd annual Bluebell Model Railway Show. Displays of model and miniature railways, layouts and stalls for you and your family to enjoy.

A lovely tucked away garden near the centre of Burgess Hill. Mill Cottage dates back to the 1800s, and was the home of the miller. This seeks to be a wildlifefriendly garden, with a mini-meadow, log piles, a pond for frogs and newts, and two active bee colonies. Highlights of the garden in June are a wisteria pergola, lilac and climbing roses. Plant stall. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice. Refreshments: Tea and cakes. Admission: £2 adults. Children free.

Sunday 08 June, 15:00

raf Chailey memorial service The Plough Inn, Station Road, Plumpton Green, East Sussex BN7 3DF

Memorial service to commemorate the Polish men that gave their lives. Contact: Nicole 01273 890311.

Admission with a valid Bluebell travel ticket or platform ticket to the relevant station. Layouts, exhibitors and traders at Sheffield Park Station in the Loco Works, and at Horsted Keynes Station in the Carriage Works/ Shed and various station waiting rooms.

Sunday 08 June, 15:30-17:30

a play about the easter story: key Witness Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB

The Easter Story told by eye witnesses: ordinary people who saw extraordinary things. The final days of Jesus’ earthly life told using comedy, music and drama. £4 per person, under 18’ go free (includes refreshments). Darryl Sinclair 01273 841325, darrylsinclair@btinternet.com

Monday 09 – Friday 13 June

furniture making/restoration Course John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 Finishing: Hand Polishing Techniques, inc. Preparation, Colouring & French Polishing. Beginners/Intermediate. Fee £640.Contact 01444 480388 or info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk

Monday 09 June, 20:00-23:00

6th Sussex Food Festival Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 10.00am – 5.00pm Celebrate Sussex’s finest local food and drink produce at Horsted Keynes Station. Trade stalls will be lining the platforms with mouth-watering produce and delights. Enjoy freshly cooked bites in the picnic area. Our atmospheric steam trains will be running throughout the day between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes & East Grinstead.

the group

A pub near Haywards Heath

A club for single men and women, aged 45+, meets in Haywards Heath on the second Monday evening of every month and also in Lewes, Brighton, Horsham and Worthing. Walking, eating out, sport, arts & music, theatre, travel. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to make new friends doing the things you enjoy. www.thegroup.org.uk

Monday 09 June

Quiz night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8QT

Quiz Night is on the second Monday of every month (except Bank Holidays). Great fun for all ages, great cash prizes! Just come along, no bookings necessary.

Admission with a valid Bluebell travel ticket or platform ticket to the Horsted Keynes Station.

Tel: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Twitter @bluebellrailway facebook.com/bluebellrailway SuSSex Living June 2014

Diary Dates Wednesday 11 June, 10:00-20:00

Tuesday 10 June, 09:30

sussex Woodcraft society

saLe: rusdens real reductions

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

Rusdens, 87-89 London Road, East Grinstead Up to 50% off whilst stocks last. Offers on Pillows, Duvets, Rugs, Carpets, Beds and Mattresses. Contact: Tel: 01342 325033 rusdens.co.uk

Wednesday 11– Saturday 21 June

As part of Burgess Hill Town Festival, we are holding an all-day event where members will be selling, exhibiting and demonstrating skills. Free entry, coffee, tea and cakes available. Contact: Wendy Quantrill 01273 845977, wendy. quantrill7@gmail.com

Wednesday 11 June, 18:45-22:00

taming of the shrew Cockhaise Farm, Monteswood Lane, Lindfield, RH16 2QP

Hassocks Horticultural society

Players in the Park are back (in the dry) with a ‘Bard in the Barn’ production of Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’.Can the gold-digging Petruchio tame his disobedient shrew of a reluctant bride Katharina? Find out in this outrageous, controversial, “battle of the sexes” comedy. All seating and refreshments are indoors. Performances whatever the weather! Performances start at 7.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 6.30pm on Saturday 21st. Gates will open at 5.30pm for picnics. On Saturday 14th, there will be a Family Day, when the farm will be open to tours, there will be an early performance at 4.30pm (gates open 2pm) where you can meet the fundraising team. Licenced bar at all performances. For details and tickets see www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk.

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks

Lag Wood and Pheasant Field is the subject of this month’s talk by guest speaker Paul Roberts. As this talk is about a local location, it will be of interest to everyone, so do come along. Visitors welcome, as usual. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact Sylvia Hancock, 01273 844544, n8a5cluv@ talktalk.net

Wednesday 11 June, 19:00

mid sussex ramblers

Ditchling Beacon National Trust Car Park (fee for non NT members)

4-mile Ditchling Beacon Circular Walk via High Park Corner – Moons Bottom – Home Brow – Ditchling Beacon car park. Leader: Phil 01273 835931.

Thursday 12 June, 10:00-15:30

are older people getting younger? Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS

Brighton Racecourse Freshfield Rd Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ See Local Living.

Saturday 14 – Sunday 29 June, 10:00-16:00

A too-good-to-miss event for all those young at heart and older than 60+ years who want to stay that way! Registration at 9:30am. Opening Plenary Session 10:00, then three workshops to attend: Living Well with Dementia; Healthy Mind and Body; and Digital Inclusion “Just Google it Nana!” Book your place and order your lunch. Ring 01444 242760 or email anita@ msopc.org.uk. Visit http://www.msopc.org. uk/contact-us

stone Carving now

Friday 13 June, 14:00-17:00

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 June

The Stone Carving and Lettering Studio, Park Farm, Hundred Acre Lane, Wivelsfield Green, West Sussex, RH17 7RU

An exhibition of stone carving and lettercarving, also includes calligraphy. Work is by the studio and other artists. Contact: Christopher Elsey, 01273 890210, elsey72@btinternet.com. www.chriselsey.co.uk

remember me awareness Conference

Henfield festival of gardens & arts

The Sheldrake Suite, Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NN

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Professor Stephen Holgate on the coming medical revolution: Personalised Medicine. Dr Charles Shepherd on ME including welfare benefits. Tickets only – members of reMEmber £3, others £5. Cheques etc to ‘reMEmber’ and s.a.e please. Contact: Janice Kent, 01273 831733, PO Box 1647, Hassocks BN6 9GQ me_cfs@hotmail.com www.remembercfs.org.uk

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 June

Friday 13 June

martlets midnight Walk

burgess Hill artists exhibition

Cherry Tree Centre, Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QB

Burgess Hill Artists, formerly known as Burgess Hill Open Studios, are reinventing themselves to focus on co-operative group exhibitions in welcoming community spaces. For our first exhibition at the Cherry Tree (Age UK) Centre in Burgess Hill we are offering tea and cake to feed the body, and arts, crafts and

Cuckfield Crafts & Market eps Session ‘Strictly’ Fitwistth nc ing ) ict ly Come Da Ian Waite (from Str al Teacher) and Beck y Ste

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Sunday 29th June 3.30pm Dolphin Leisure Centre Haywards Heath

Next Market 11th July

In aid of the local branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association All proceeds to support local people living with this cruel incurable disease

Plumpton College Thursday 26th June, 4pm – 8pm Information Afternoon.

Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5EL

18th – 20th July

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work… • in Forestry • as a Countryside Ranger • Caring for Animals • as a Veterinary Nurse • as a Landscape Gardener • with Horses • in Agricultural Engineering • in Outdoor Sports Activities • on a Farm • as a Blacksmith • Growing Grapes and Making Wine …or in any of the wide range of careers that you can develop at Plumpton College Full or part-time courses, apprenticeships Higher and Further Education.

01273 890454 www.plumpton.ac.uk SuSSex Living June 2014

Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274

Lewes Speakers Festival 2014

A Land-Based College of Further and Higher Education

Lively village market offering a delightful mix of stalls with something for everyone, including a huge plant stall. Tea, coffee and cakes are available.

Tickets £10 For information & tickets Carol Rieley 01444 482387 mndﬁtsteps@rieleyjcplus.com

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Box Ofﬁce Tel. 0333 666 3366 www.lewesspeakersfestival.com

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creations to inspire the soul. Free entry. www.burgesshillartists.co.uk

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 June, 08:30-18:00

sussex Country show

Parham Park, Storrington, Nr Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HS This June’s Sussex Country Show will once again grace the beautiful grounds of Parham Park, offering the perfect weekend getaway. Adults £15, Child (Under 16) free. Contact: Nathan White, 01889 563232, info@countrymanfairs. co.uk, www.sussexcountryshow.co.uk

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 June, 20:00-1:00

Contraband followed by World Cup Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE

5-piece covers band. From Kings of Leon, Duffy / The Killers and much more. One of the best bands in the South. This will be followed by England’s 1st World Cup Match against Italy. A great night of entertainment. £3 entry fee for non-member. Free for members. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829.

Saturday 14 June, 09:00-17:30

park Cameras imaging festival

York Road, Victoria Business Park, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9TT

Join Park Cameras at their annual Imaging Festival where you can share your passion for photography! It’s a one-day event offering free seminars, free prize draws and many deals that are the lowest in the UK, so there’s never a better time to buy! No entrance fee! Contact: www. ParkCameras.com/Festival2014, tel. 01444 237070, sales@parkcameras.com

Saturday 14 June, 10:00-14:00

balcombe village Craft gift & Local produce market

constructed by parents, pupils and staff of the College. Entry is free of charge but we are raising funds to support Sussex Cancer Care and the West Sussex North Motor Neurone Trust as well as raising funds for a new font in the Chapel. Donations are most welcome and there will be a programme available at £2.50 and a refreshment marquee serving morning coffee and afternoon teas.

Saturday 14 June, 12:30

Saturday 14 June, 11:00-16:00

Saturday 14 June, 14:00-18:00

mansion market

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP

This months charity will be St. Mary’s Church, Balcombe who will have a table and make and sell refreshments. Come and enjoy the variety of new and regular stalls, plus enjoy the lovely local produce, including cakes, chutneys, sausages, apple/ pear juice, chocolate truffles etc. Free entry. Contact: 01444 811462.

The June Market celebrates summer with a host of interesting and unusual stalls in and around a beautiful 18th century mansion. The grounds, designed by Repton, will be open, and delicious barbeque food served overlooking the romantic open-air theatre. Puppet shows, taster therapy sessions. Fun for all the family. Free admission and parking.

Saturday 14 June, 10:00-17:00

Saturday 14 June, 11:00-16:00

Hurstpierpoint College Chapel, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS

make a father’s day Card

Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN

You are warmly invited to visit our Flower Festival featuring all British flowers with vibrant displays themed to popular music and songs. All the arrangements will be

Burgess Hill Local History Museum & Heritage Centre, Basement of Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX The Pleasure Gardens of Burgess Hill, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint. Free Entry. Refreshments available. Contact: Pauline Miller, paulinetm@gmail.com

open garden trail

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row

flower festival ‘in england’s green and pleasant Land’

open morning

Design and make the perfect Father’s Day card for only 50p at Get Crafty! See website for details. Cost: 50p. Please contact: 01444 236607, email: getcraftyonline@gmail.com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk

West Hoathly and Sharpthorne Villages, near East Grinstead, West Sussex

14 very different village gardens open, with teas and a children’s trail quiz. In aid of St Margaret’s Church building upkeep. £5 covers entry to all gardens. Accompanied children under 15 free. Contact: Ingrid Sethi, 01342 810085, ingrid@sethis.co.uk

Saturday 14 June, 15:45-17:00

taste explorers

T’Hurst Bistro, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9RG

A workshop to inspire healthy eating. A chance for 4-11 year-olds to taste and create nourishing 5/day nibbles. £8 per child. Contact Belle Amatt, 07786 232594, bellenutrition@gmail.com. www.bellenutrition.co.uk

Open Morning June 7th

“A happy family school producing well educated, rounded, confident children who enjoy learning” Parent

An Exceptional Co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School

We put learning at the heart of all we do Summerhill Lane Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1RP Tel: 01444 450256

www.tavistockandsummerhill.co.uk Tavistock & Summerhill School is a registered charity number 800086.

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Diary Dates Saturday 14 June, 16:00

Horsted Cahagnes: Horse racing on the green Horsted Keynes Village Green, Horsted Keynes, East Sussex

The Horsted Cahagnes Society brings a touch of the turf to the Village Green at this annual event. Cash prizes, BBQ and trackside refreshments. Real Ales from the Green Man and The Crown. Full details at HorstedCahagnes.org.

Sunday, 15 June

father’s day

Sunday 15 June, 10:15

Talk ‘Parish Pump Radio’ by John Henty. Contact: Brenda Mack, Secretary, Wolstonbury WI. 01273 832575.

Burgess Hill Railway Station forecourt

Tuesday 17 June, 20:00-22:00

mid sussex ramblers Burgess Hill Town Festival Walk: Path along east side of railway bridge – Water Tower – Wellhouse Lane – along wide verge on west side of B2112 – Fragbarrow – Folders Lane – Green Circle (Birchwood Grove Road – Sunset Lane) – return along east side of railway to station. 4.5 miles. Leader: Phil 01273 835931. Optional refreshments in the Railway PH after the walk.

Cancer awareness Workshop Columbines, 61 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9RE

Wivelsfield films: 12 years a slave (15)

Workshop to raise awareness and to raise money for Breast Cancer Care, including a raffle with great pampering prizes. £5, booking essential as places limited. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Care. Please call Columbines to book a place: 01273 833133.

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG

Wednesday 18 June, 19:00-21:00

Sunday 15 June, 19:30

Director: Steve McQueen In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Tickets £5.50 on the door, in advance from the Post Office & Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films. Parking and refreshments. Doors/licenced bar from 19:00.

Tuesday 17 June, 19:45-21:45

abC – after breast Cancer Woodhatch Community Centre, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate RH2 7LS We offer support and information for anyone who is having or has had treatment for breast cancer. £3 donation. ABC contacts: Liz Darragh / Chris Turner – Breast Care Nurses 01737-768511 Ext: 6688. liz.darragh@sash.nhs.uk / chris. turner@sash.nhs.uk

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Thursday 19 June, 10:00-16:00

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint

Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN

Jewellery valuation day

Demand for jewellery at auction has never been stronger. Throughout June Bonhams gives access to our national network of experienced specialists who can provide free up to date valuations for items you may wish to sell. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@ bonhams.com

Thursday 19 June, 19:00-20:30

Hip and knee replacements – a new approach Nuffield Health Hospital Haywards Heath, Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex You are invited to a free, informative presentation on the enhanced recovery programme for total hip and knee replacements. Complimentary refreshments. Contact: Nuffield Hospital Haywards Heath, 01444 848576.

Friday 20 – Sunday 22 June

Clayton flower festival

Clayton Church, Underhill Lane, Clayton, West Sussex BN6 9PJ See Local Living.

Friday 20 June, 19:15-21:45

music for everyone The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

St Lawrence CEP PTA Invite you to join us at our

Summer Fete!

Mad Ha!ers Mad Hatters

on Saturday 7th June from 12-3pm for a

Tea Tea Pa"y! Party!!

BBQ; Tea Tent; Silent Auction; Tombolas; Candy Floss; Young Enterprise and more…

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Doors Open at 18:00. National and international musician Tony Stace plays the electric organ/keyboards. Tickets: £5 on the door. Contact: Roasalie Birchmore, 01444 241269. bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net

Saturday 21 June, 11:00-15:00

Friday 20 June, 19:30

Entertainment by Copthorne Silver Band, Milton Mount Community Choir, Punch and Judy, etc. Stalls include books, brica-brac, clothing, crafts, home produce, lunches, raffle, teas, tombolas, etc. Free entry. Contact: Phyl on (01293) 883362 or Parish Office 0300 1118150, office@ worthparish.org.uk

major tom Pamphilon Theatre, Community College, Uckfield, East Sussex A show about how an unlikely pair of underdogs become a beauty queen and a championship show dog. ”Startingly bonkers...deceptively thoughtful fun” - The Guardian. “A truly winning comedy” - The Times. True story exploring the British fascination with celebrity, beauty and winning. Contact: lizatpamphilon@ hotmail.com or on 01273 782866.

Friday 20 June, 19:30-21:30

east grinstead society meeting Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT ‘Rope Making in Felbridge’ . Jeremy and Stephonie Clarke, Felbridge and District History Group, will describe rope making since 1676 and the origins of Rowplatts Lane. All welcome. Non members £1.50 – members £1 – including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts, 01342 322648. www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org

parish summer fair St. Barnabas, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7EB

Saturday 21 June, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural society summer show Village Hall, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint

Vegetable, flower, fruit, cookery, handicraft, photography and children’s sections. If you would like to exhibit it is free - simply pick up a self-explanatory schedule from Gibsons in the High Street. Tea and home-made cake all afternoon, raffle and Grand Auction at end of show. Entry £1.

Saturday 21 June, 15:00-18:00

40’s & 50’s themed tea dance The Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham

All ages and abilities welcome!£10 ticket price includes: Live music from The

Sussex Royal British Legion Band. Prizes to be won including best dressed, raffle and games. To book, please call 01403 260 560. This is an awesome Age UK Horsham District fundraising event.

gardeners. £6 per adult and children are free. Tickets should be purchased on the day from the school playground. A brochure includes a map to help you navigate your way around the village.

Saturday 21 June, 19:00-21:00

Sunday 22 June, 13:00-17:30

the Constanza Quartet Clayton Church, Underhill Lane, Clayton, West Sussex BN6 9PJ

As part of Clayton’s Flower Festival come and enjoy a concert, led by John Walker with Susan Corrigan, soprano, in the surrounds of this lovely little church nestled under the South Downs followed by wine and refreshments in the Church Hall. Entrance fee £8 to include wine and refreshments. Contact: Jill Rogers 01273 846049 redandjillrogers@googlemail. comwww.claytonwithkeymer.org.uk

Sunday 22 June

the fletching garden trail Fletching CEP School Playground, Fletching, East Sussex Have you ever walked through a picturesque village, gazing in through the windows of the beautiful houses wondering what lies behind the garden gates? Well, for only one day each year the award winning village of Fletching opens over 20 of its private gardens to the general public, so that you can see, be inspired and talk to the owners and

open gardens Hurstpierpoint

College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9AF

10 lovely gardens, large and small, many with amazing views, all with beautiful plants, are opening their gates to raise money for St Peter & St James. Two plant stalls and craft sales. Use our hop-on, hop-off bus service (£1) to get round the gardens. A map of the trail will be given to you with the ticket, which you can buy at any garden. Refreshments: Tea, cakes, Pimms and lemonade in several of the gardens. Evening opening with wine in one garden. Admission: £5. Children under 14 free. www.hurstsecretgardens.org.uk

Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 June

the equestrian.com Hickstead derby meeting The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5NU International Showjumping, Showing classes at all levels with hundreds of trade stands selling everything from saddlery to fashion. A must for all horse lovers & a great family day out!For ticket prices visit www.hickstead.co.uk. Contact 01273 834315. www.hickstead.co.uk

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Diary Dates Thursday 26 June, 16:00-20:00

information afternoon Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, nr Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE Careers and courses event for all courses and training. An ideal opportunity for prospective students and employers to find out about College courses, apprenticeships and employer training. Contact 01273 890454, enquiries@ plumpton.ac.uk, www.plumpton.ac.uk

Thursday 26 June, 18:00-19:00

make your own shamballa bracelet Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Learn to make your own gorgeous shamballa bracelet. All materials, instruction and refreshments are supplied. Perfect for complete beginners! Cost: £15. Contact: 01444 236607, email: getcraftyonline@gmail.com. www. getcraftyonline.co.uk

Thursday 26 June, 19:00-21:00

Health & beauty open evening

Columbines, 61 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9RE

A fantastic informative evening where you will have the chance to chat to all our therapists and watch demonstrations. Contact: ann@columbines.co.uk

Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June

Crawley folk & beer festival

30 local groups will be presenting their activities and giving you the chance to join. Whether your interests are sporting, talking, singing, or you have a special interest, this is for you. Free entry. Open to all ages! Contact: 01273 833264 hurstpierpoint.pc@btinternet.com or www.hurstpierpoint-pc.org.uk

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Saturday 28 June, 20:30-23:30

the flaming mo Jo’s Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE

paws & Claws summer fair

New to the club, an exciting young covers band from Sussex, specializing in all the best Rock, Pop and Soul hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s. £3 admission for nonmembers, free for members. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com or 01273 845829.

Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks, West Sussex

Saturday 28 June, 22:30

Saturday 28 June, 10:00-12:00

Stalls include home made cakes, books, clothes, jewellery, gifts, cards, tombola and raffle. Refreshments. Admission 20p. Contact: Rosemary Harding, 01273 846946, rosemary.harding@mypostoffice. co.uk. www.pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk

Saturday 28 June, 10:30-15:00

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Nina’s Craft Shop, Market Place, Burgess Hill (above Costa Coffee)

Come and make an item and take it home. A chance to meet other crafty children. £4 per child. Please book a space with Nina on 07726 597721.

Saturday 28 June, 14:00-16:15

burgess Hill Horticultural society: summer show Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Traditional Flower and Vegetable Show. Refreshments and homemade cakes, raffle, produce and plants. Admission: 50p. Contact 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net

Sunday 29 June, 14:00-17:00

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Sunday 29 June

In aid of The British Heart Foundation. Free day suitable for walking enthusiasts and family. Varying lengths from 5- 21 miles along the beautiful South Downs. No charge, but please raise as much as possible getting sponsored in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Start times: From 8am-1pm from one of four starting points. Contact www.bhf.org. uk/heartofsussexwalk, 0121 6615100.

Saturday 28 June, 09:00-12:30

A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Huge selection of fresh bread, free range meats, traditional cheese, eggs, plants, home baked cakes and much more. Music and singing (weather depending) plus Hassocks Horticultural Society and Hassocks Football Club promoting their services to the community. Contact Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248, Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.

Saturday 28 June, 10:00-16:00

Community groups open day Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex

Looking for something new? This is a great opportunity to see the work of our local volunteer groups and societies. Around

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Wander round this well established garden with roses, shrubs , trees and summer bedding. Visit the vegetable plot and greenhouse after enjoying refreshments on the lawn or patio. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice. Refreshments: Tea and homemade cakes. Admission: £2 adults. Children free.

Saturday 28 June, 19:30-11:45

Celebrate 120 years of bonfire tradition in Lindfield and raise funds for our 5th November fireworks. Tickets £10 to include live music and finger buffet. Licenced bar. Tickets available from SWALK Lindfield. Contact: Sarah Tampion-Lacey, lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com. www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk. 01444 487470.

Saturday 28 June, 20:00-22:45

strictly dance magic Burgess Hill School for Girls, Croft Hall, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Ballroom, Latin, Jive & Sequence Dance. Doors open 19:45pm. Lovely sprung wood floor. Free parking. New dancers always welcome. Contact 01444 248926 / 07852 330758. £5 including refreshmens.

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Sunday 29 June,

The Hassocks PH, Station Approach, Hassocks, West Sussex

Sunday 29 June, 10:00-12:00

Displays of model and miniature railways to enjoy. Model railway layouts, stalls and miniature railway at Sheffield Park Station. Admission to the show will be with a valid ticket to travel. Please contact the Sales & Information Office for further information on 01825 720800.

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Dyke Farm House, The Street, Poynings BN45 7AQ

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King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station in Loco Works & Horsted Keynes in the Carriage Works Shed

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Sunday 29 June, from 9.30am

National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road, Hassocks

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Blue Haze, 50 Hurst Road, Hassocks, West Sussex

From Clayton Windmill to Alfriston Village Hall (Full 21 miles)

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Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 June

Saturday 28 June, 14:00-17:00

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Hassocks village market

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Sunday 29 June, 14:30-16:30

Tickets at £4 per person for a cream tea are available from Mishon Mackay and the Mint House, High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Orion News, Keymer Road, Hassocks or on the day. Come along and enjoy a delicious cream tea in a lovely garden setting. Raffle, sales of homemade cakes and jams and Lifeboat souvenirs, with all proceeds going to the RNLI. Contact:Jo Kaddish, Chairman, Hurstpierpoint and District Branch RNLI, 01273 843857.

Hassocks Bike’n’Fun is back! Now in its fifth year, the community event on Sunday 29 June includes a choice of local cycle rides and free bike health checks, with refreshments along the route, followed by a BBQ and entertainment afterwards. This is a fun event for the whole community, regardless of age or cycling ability, giving the opportunity to enjoy either a four-mile or an eight-mile partly marshalled cycle route. Entry is from £5 per cyclist. Pre-registered riders get a free T-shirt; pick up your application form at Orion News in Hassocks, Kiki & Cole in Hurstpierpoint or Ditchling Post Office. Alternatively, just turn up and pay on the day for £6. www.facebook.com/hassocksbikenfun. The event is run by volunteers and is supported by National Bike Week 2014 (www.bikeweek.org.uk) and Hassocks Community Partnership.

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Lingfield Nature Reserves, The Butterfly Garden, off Vicarage Road, Lingfield, Surrey Maintenance tasks on the Nature Reserve are carried out by local volunteers. There are tasks to suit all ages and abilities so if you would like to help look after this local open space, we would love to see you. Fairtrade refreshments are provided for volunteers. Contact Anne Richards (01342 870200) / Sally Cole (01342 833814) or visit www.lngfieldreserves.org.uk

Sunday 29 June, 10:30-13:30

remember sponsored Walk Clayton Windmills to Ditchling Beacon

A fun event to help local adults and children who have ME. Sponsorship forms and more info from Bill Kent 01273

15:30

‘strictly’ fitsteps session Dolphin Leisure Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY

Come along and try Fitsteps and meet Ian Waite from Strictly Come Dancing and Becky Stevens (local teacher). Tickets £10. For information and tickets, call Carol Rieley 01444 482387 mndfitsteps@rieleyjc. plus.com. In aid of the local branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Monday 30 June, 19:30

CHrysaLis – Crawley Post Graduate Medical Centre, Crawley Hospital, West Green, Crawley RH11 7DH

We offer support and information for anyone who is having or has had treatment for breast cancer. Free. Chrysalis contacts: Sue Gattinesi & Jan Horner – Breast Care Nurses, 01293-600300 Ext: 3238, susan.gattinesi@sash.nhs.uk / jan. horner@sash.nhs.uk

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The Mcindoe Memorial Steering group was formed in 2011 to turn the concept of a statue to east grinstead’s greatest adopted son, Sir Archibald Mcindoe, into reality. Three years of work are about to come to fruition.

for East Grinstead The statue should encourage visitors into town via our historic High Street and Sackville College will be a marvellous backdrop to what we believe will be

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Why outside Sackville college? Why a statue? Initially, the idea behind a statue was to create another attraction for East Grinstead to help attract more visitors to the destination town – it was a commercial concept! It soon became apparent that Sir Archibald’s work in East Grinstead and the major part played by the people of the town was such an important story that the desire to create a lasting memorial became the driving force. The full sized clay (approx. 2.25m high) was completed by the sculptor Martin Jennings (www. martinjennings.com) early this January and moved to the foundry where it has been cast in bronze and prepared for installation. Planning permission to install the statue on public land to the south of Sackville College was granted later in January by Mid Sussex District Council. To ensure that the statue and its surrounding stone plinth are securely fi xed, a substantial concrete base was required. Holes were then drilled into the base and the rock below to accommodate steel rods protruding from the base of the statue.

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A number of possible locations within East Grinstead were initially considered for the statue but the public land outside Sackville College was fi nally selected as being most suitable, particularly as it is the town’s southern gateway. It is also on the route taken daily by Sir Archibald to the hospital. The statue should encourage visitors into town via our historic High Street and the College itself will be a marvellous backdrop to what we believe will be a nationally recognised piece of art. We are hoping that Monday 9th June will be nice and sunny because it is the big day – the day when the statue will be unveiled by HRH The Princess Royal! Following the unveiling, the statue will be given to the people of East Grinstead and cared for on their behalf by East Grinstead Town Council. For details about the Sir Archibald McIndoe Memorial Statue and to make a donation towards it, please visit www.mcindoememorial.com.

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