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Editor’s Comment Gee up! We are cantering through the summer, hopefully to some hotter weather too. Keeping everyone entertained over the holidays can be a struggle sometimes, but we have loads of ideas for a fully active and adventurous summer, be it horse riding or circus skills, cooking or winkle tossing! Enjoy your Sussex Living.

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Since falling in love with horses a few years back, life has turned decidedly equine for Martin Clunes down on his Dorset family farm. He talks to Seona Shuttleworth about his life with horses, and being President of The British Horse Society

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ctor, writer and horse owner Martin Clunes became President of The British Horse Society in 2011. Already known to millions from his stage and screen appearances, including Doc Martin, Reggie Perrin and Men Behaving Badly, his 2010 ITV documentary series Horsepower revealed his passion for horses.

Martin’s wife Philippa and daughter Emily are also keen riders, and together the family keep over a dozen four-legged friends on their farm in Dorset.

What’s the best thing about being BHS President?

I think my favourite thing about being President of the BHS is, without doubt, the people I get to meet and the places I get to go to. In particular, the various stables that I’ve visited that forge themselves as the hearts of their communities. They absorb people, old and young, into the life of the stables, and a life with horses. I think that’s my favourite bit. I find that the most inspirational.

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Can you remember how it felt to be asked to be BHS President?

Well, I think it was at Hickstead and watching the jumping from The British Horse Society box when I was first asked if I would possibly be interested in being the President. I thought that if I get to meet all these great people, fantastic! It felt a very special moment in time when the BHS celebrated 70 years as a society in 2017-18, and I was thrilled to be President for the Platinum anniversary.

How did you get into horses to begin with?

I got drawn into the whole horse thing via my daughter and my wife. I had been very happy to be part of the support team and drive the pony around, but I wasn’t that bothered about getting on one or having a relationship with a horse myself. But then I was doing a job out in

It’s a huge privilege to share my life with horses New Zealand where I had to ride a horse in the film. My family had come out with me, so the day before shooting started we all went for a ride together. I suddenly realised it was something that the three of us could do together and instantly before we got back to England – I texted someone and bought a horse!

What do you hope to see over the next few years?

I just think wouldn’t it be great if loads more members joined, and more people found out about the work of The British Horse Society! To reach some more people who haven’t grown up around horses or haven’t had the opportunity

to be near horses, to let them know that by going to a BHS Approved centre you can wash a horse, brush a horse and hang out with a horse, as well as sit on its back and ride. There are so many things to do with a horse and I’d love to see more and more people use the BHS as the fantastic resource that it is, to enable them to get near a horse safely and sensibly.

What do you find most special about being around horses?

What I like most about being around horses is how much they give you.

Whenever I’m with them and I’m riding or driving them, I simply can’t think of anything else. I know it’s a huge privilege to share my life with horses, so I’m so proud of the BHS for giving people the chance to share their lives with horses too.

Changing Lives through Horses In the UK, 10.9% of 16-24 year olds aren’t in education, employment or training, and 1 in 5 young adults have a diagnosable mental health

disorder. The BHS’ Changing Lives through Horses programme has the potential to reach these young people at a critical point in their lives, and give them the opportunity to develop the skills that will enable them to return to education and employment. The programme uses BHS Approved Centres as an alternative learning environment to a traditional classroom, and enables participants to develop their abilities, supported by specially trained BHS Accredited Professional Coaches (APC).

To make a donation and help change the direction of young lives through the power of horses, please visit bhs.org.uk/CLTH

The British Horse Society (BHS) is the largest equestrian charity in the UK, with over 108,000 members. The BHS is dedicated to education, equine welfare, protecting and increasing access to bridleways and equestrian routes, and safety for horse and riders. Anyone aspiring to an equestrian career, whether it be caring for horses, riding professionally or coaching the next generation, can access world-class BHS qualifications to help them reach their goals.

The new Challenge Awards also support all recreational riders to enhance their equine knowledge at their own pace.

The Society’s thriving and active community of staff and volunteers are committed to improving the lives of horses everywhere. The Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead is the official Horse Show of The British Horse Society, and is one of the biggest and most prestigious equestrian events in the world.

Tell us about one of the BHS campaigns you’re involved with?

I’m thrilled about the work the BHS is doing with Changing Lives through Horses, because I’ve witnessed firsthand all around the world, how people’s lives are changed through contact with horses and it’s a brilliant way to scoop people up who might otherwise have been left behind. It’s great that the BHS can give some disadvantaged young people more opportunities to access jobs or a life with horses. l

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PARKS AND GARDENS Local parks are a wonderful community resource and the perfect place for an injection of natural beauty. With open lawns, lovely walks, formal flower gardens and children’s play areas, your local park is a great place to meet with friends, enjoy a picnic, a cycle ride and visit the cafe. Many larger parks, like Alexander Park in Hastings, Stanmer Park in Brighton, Princes Park in Eastbourne and Lewes Priory Park have a wider range of facilities and attractions, such as historic houses and ancient ruins, woodland walks, miniature railways, boating lakes, tennis courts, bowling greens and bandstand concerts. Nature lovers will also appreciate long walks around some of the wonderful Sussex gardens open to the public. Enjoy superb plant and wildlife viewing, before a browse in the gift shop and a well-deserved cup of tea.

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With a glorious coastline, magnificent countryside, fascinating historic towns and wonderful local attractions, Sussex provides the perfect environment for getting out and enjoying a more active lifestyle this summer, writes Lisa de Silva

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e are lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country and with longer daylight hours and warmer weather, the summer months offer the perfect opportunity to increase our activity levels. Current NHS guidelines recommend we all take

at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, like brisk walking or cycling every week, which will not only reduce our risk of major illness, but will also improve our mood, sleep quality, stress levels and wellbeing. So, here are some ideas to help you embrace the great outdoors, improve your health and enjoy lots of family fun in the sunshine.

THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY For those that prefer to get out into the countryside, walking or cycling the South Downs Way in the newly established South Downs National Park is a fantastic way to experience a diverse range of scenery, plant, bird and wildlife, along with panoramic views. The path runs for around 100 miles from Winchester to Eastbourne, stretching along an elevated chalk ridge offering great views of ancient woodland, the Weald and the white cliffs of the Sussex Heritage Coast.

Shorter walks of between 5 and 10 miles allow the time-constrained to tackle the route in manageable stages. Highlights include Ditchling Beacon; Newtimber Hill and Saddlescombe Farm; Lewes and the stunning hilltop of Blackcap, as well as the stretch encompassing

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Cuckmere Haven, the Seven Sisters, Beachy Head, Birling Gap and Belle Tout Lighthouse. All offer a chance to blow away the cobwebs and soak up the peaceful views. Along the way enjoy a stop for a well-earned pub lunch or a nutritious picnic.

COUNTRYSIDE WALKS AND NATURE RESERVES Local nature reserves are another great place to get out and about in the countryside and enjoy a walk amid wild flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, bird and wildlife. Malling Down near Lewes, Bedelands near Burgess Hill and Wood Mills near Henfield, all offer free access to countryside that includes ancient ponds, woodlands, wild hedgerows and

Take a hike to the Long Man of Wilmington or discover the ancient charm of Cissbury Ring meadows. Or head to Ashdown Forest and discover the home of Winnie the Pooh; take a hike to the Long Man of Wilmington or discover the ancient charm of Cissbury Ring. With so many wonderful places to enjoy a walk or a cycle there is no chance of ever getting bored with the scenery. For added inspiration check out the Sussex Living Walks archive.

SEASIDE WALKS AND ATTRACTIONS While the South Downs Way covers a magnificent stretch of the Sussex coastline, other parts of the seafront can offer a different type of active experience. Walking, cycling, skateboarding or rollerblading along the front at places like Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings allows you to stop for ice cream and coffee, browse local galleries and museums and enjoy a game of crazy golf. Or why not walk the new Coastal Cultural Trail that takes in the major art galleries at Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings.

CYCLE TRAILS Invigorating, fun and liberating for all age groups, cycling is a great form of exercise. For those put off by heavy road traffic, Sussex offers a good selection of traffic-free trails which are ideal for family cycling. Some of the most popular include the Cuckoo Trail which runs for 11 miles from Polegate to Heathfield; Worth Way, a 7-mile trail from Three Bridges to East Grinstead Station which follows the path of the old railway line and the Forest Way which also runs on a disused railway path from East Grinstead to Groombridge, covering a distance of 10 miles.

LEISURE CENTRE ACTIVITIES, TENNIS AND SWIMMING For a wide range of activities your local leisure centre has much to offer with a mix of swimming, exercise classes, squash, badminton, trampolining, climbing walls and gym equipment.

During the summer months the programme of activities is often expanded to include active holiday clubs for children, as well as special offers. What’s more, tennis courts can be cheaply and easily booked with your local district council. A game for all the family, tennis is sociable, develops teamwork and requires a fast response to problem solving that can help in other areas of life. Alternatively, swimming is not only synonymous with summer, but a day spent on the beach or at one of our lovely outdoor pools and lidos is a fabulous way to relax with family and friends and enjoy some glorious summer fun.

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RESERVOIRS AND RAILWAYS The summer months are also a great time to visit one of our lovely reservoirs. Take a walk and spot a number of wild birds including grey heron, black kite and white stork, or the more adventurous may also wish to indulge in some water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding.

Another great way to get out and explore Sussex countryside, towns and villages is to take a train journey.

Riding the train makes a great day out and makes most of the county’s many and varied attractions accessible. For a real treat, travel back in time and enjoy a family day out on a romantic steam railway, riding in wonderfully preserved and restored carriages across our stunning countryside.

ADVENTURE PARKS, ZOOS AND FARMS Many of our local farms have now developed to offer visitors more than just a chance to pet and learn about the animals. With great cafes and shops selling home-produced goodies, many now also offer fabulous play areas, along with children’s tractor and amusement rides. Similarly, traditional

Embrace the great outdoors, improve your health and enjoy lots of family fun zoos now also offer rides and play areas to entertain the children. And if exciting activities are high on your list, a visit to an adventure or theme park will not disappoint. From zip-wires, to funfair rides, water parks and gokarts, there is something to suit all ages and tastes. To help keep the cost down look out for coupons, voucher codes and special offers which many of these attractions participate in.

HISTORIC HOMES, CASTLES AND MUSEUMS Sussex has a long and rich history with evidence of ancient burial mounds,

hill forts and many Norman abbeys and castles, built after William of Normandy landed at Pevensey and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the main towns included Lewes, Hastings and Rye and an iron industry developed in the Weald around local ore and charcoal. Most of the county’s modern development has been along the coastline, beginning with the late 18th century popularity of Brighton which established itself as a fashionable seaside resort under royal patronage.

By the late 19th century, other resort towns, such as Bexhill and Eastbourne had emerged. This all means that there are many historic churches, houses, gardens, cathedrals and castles to discover and explore. A walk around any will help you appreciate our links to the past and the lifestyles of our ancestors.

Another great way to commune with the past is a visit to one of our local town and village museums. This is an interesting way to learn more about where we live and how the past has impacted on the lives we lead today. Alternatively, for those with special interests, such as aviation, astronomy, Roman, rural or industrial history, a day out at a specialist openair museum can be the highlight of any summer holiday. l

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he busy Sussex market town of Uckfield nestles at the foot of the Ashdown Forest and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just to the north of the South Downs National Park. It lies roughly at the centre point between Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath. The River Uck wends its way southwest through the town past Uckfield station, before joining the River Ouse at Isfield.

Although evidence exists of Stone Age and Saxon inhabitation, contemporary Uckfield traces its antecedents back to the 12th century.

In the middle ages, the town evolved into a popular stop-off for pilgrims and traders travelling across south east England on the ancient ridgeway

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The town initially sprung up around Church Street, which still features several post-medieval buildings. Holy Cross parish church on Belmont Street was built in 1839 on the site of the original 13th century chapel.

Other early buildings include the Old Grammar School, Bakers Cottage, the Malthouse, Malt Cottage, Church House, Andertons, Milton Cottage and Copping Hall. The oldest house still standing in Uckfield is the 15th century Bridge Cottage, which is now a museum. On many local buildings, more recently-added bricks and tiles cover up medieval timber frames.

The town centre of today has a large variety of retail outlets; including supermarkets, banks, a leisure centre with swimming pool and an awardwinning independent cinema which was established in 1916, making it one of

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England’s oldest cinemas. Other nearby recreational facilities include two golf courses and a successful rugby club.

The town’s main football club, AFC Uckfield Town, plays in the Premier Division of the Southern Combination League. An all weather sports pitch is used by both Uckfield College and the general public who can hire it through the leisure centre. Uckfield has a thriving business community and is well stocked with chain, independent and specialist stores, pubs, restaurants and cafes, plus the thriving Bellbrook business park. The town’s population has grown to around 15,000.

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uncultivated wet meadow, woodland, abundant wildlife and the remains of a Mesolithic settlement. Dissected by the River Uck, Hempstead is an important area of wetland. Harlands Pond is home to common toads, herons, coots and moorhens. Nightingale Wood contains many different tree species and early purple orchids. The Uckfield Millennium Green is a Site of Nature Conservation Interest in nearby Ridgewood. Other open spaces include Lake Wood, Views Wood and Buxted Park.

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The Uckfield Festival was originally intended as a one-off event to commemorate the Millennium. Now in its twentieth year, it is a popular celebration of music, speech, drama and the visual arts. This year it runs from July 5th-14th. The Big Day, on July 6th, will see hundreds of children from twelve local schools parade in the High Street and dozens of community groups join in a day of festivities on Luxford Field. Weald on The Field is a

one-day event on Saturday 3rd August to celebrate local produce and street food, accompanied by live music.

Uckfield FM initially began broadcasting during the 2002 Uckfield Festival. In July 2009 the station received a licence from OFCOM to become a full-time Community Radio Station and it now broadcasts live to Uckfield and surrounding areas. In 2014 the station was granted a five-year extension to its licence.

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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS Thriller Live at The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th July Enjoy this West End smash Thriller Live right here on your doorstep when the mega-hit jukebox musical comes to Eastbourne Congress Theatre. It’s a celebration of an icon of his age and a salute to a 45-year legacy in music history which will never be forgotten, including the inventive choreography and

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Friday 19th to Sunday Fri 19 to 21st July Sun 21 Bexhill on Sea will hold July its flagship event along the promenade again this summer. This Retro themed weekend is a celebration of The Style Eras from the 1920s - 1950s.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bowler Crab) Various Dates in July Bowler Crab’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream goes on tour in Sussex & Kent this month!

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Hooe’s Old Motor Club - 50th Anniversary Sunday 4th August, 10am - 5pm Hooe’s Old Motor Club will be holding its 50th Anniversary Show on the recreation ground at Hooe. The show predominately caters for pre 1970 cars. See the Hooe Silver Band, the Lady and Car competition, plus lots of trade stands including Auto jumble, refreshments and bar. The show attracts cars and motorbikes you do

The War and Peace Revival at the Hop Farm Thursday 23rd to Saturday 27th July The War and Peace Revival returns to the Hop Farm, Kent, with the UK’s largest festival celebrating military history and vintage lifestyle. It will be packed with exciting attractions to suit the whole family, including hundreds of military vehicles from WW1 to present day, arena displays and battles, life-sized living history dioramas, the wartime village of ‘Trencham’, steam train rides (5” gauge) trade stalls, Authors’ Pavilion, kids’ rides, vintage entertainment, live bands and acts in three night time venues.

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Horsted Place Hotel Horsted Place Hotel is arguably Uckfield’s best kept secret!

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The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Michelham Priory Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th August Beautiful crafts alongside demonstrations, including creative embroidery, patchwork, jewellery making and woodworking, together with several potters showing different aspects of their craft. One of Fri 2 to Sun which will be a raku kiln firing which will take 4 August place twice a day, weather permitting!

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Summer at Wakehurst Gardens open daily 10am – 6pm Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, is home to over 500 acres of ornamental gardens, woodlands and nature reserve, as well as being home to the fascinating Millennium Seed Bank. Run and managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a keen gardener, nature lover or looking for outdoor play spaces for the children.

Adults £13.95, children 16 and under free.

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Summer Trifle Festival at Pickhams in Wilmington Saturday 3rd to Thursday 18th August daily (except Mondays) Open Gardens and Arts Festival, with workshops including willow weaving, glass fusion, creating a sketchbook, printing, pen making, ballet, cheer leading, musical theatre and wellbeing. Art, sculpture and craft exhibitions, outdoor productions of Gilbert & Sullivan and Shakespeare, talks on wildlife gardening and digital photo editing. Kids activities, live music, Cajun Dance night and wonderful refreshments including Edwardian Teas. Readings by local authors. Free bus on Saturday 10th, see website for details.

With thanks to National Lottery Community Fund.

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The Chaseley Trust at Airbourne Friday 16th & Saturday 17th August Support the People’s Charity by joining them at one of their two exclusive fundraising events and enjoy one of the best uninterrupted views of the aerial display in town. Delicious food, a fully stocked licensed bar, entertainment and an auction to help raise funds towards the £115,000 refurbishment of the bathing facilities at Chaseley.

On Friday, it’s the corporate event to be seen at! A delicious buffet lunch with Prosecco and canapés on arrival.

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Deathtrap at The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Wednesday 10th to Saturday 20th July Written by award-winning playwright Ira Levin (Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives).

Bruhl is an accomplished and celebrated playwright, suffering from a crippling bout of writer’s block.

Wed 10 to When a student sends Sat 20 July him a stunning and gripping thriller script for his feedback, he suddenly sees a way out. Persuading his wife to help him plagiarize the work, his plan seems foolproof, until the real writer puts in an appearance at his house causing events to take an unexpected and sinister turn!

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Chance played a significant part in Penny Tomlinson’s happening upon her house in Chichester, West Sussex.

Devastated by the sudden death of her husband, Ernie, and emotionally compelled to leave the Devon village they had both loved, Penny had been prowling England for somewhere that might shape a bearable future for her.

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Serendipitously, this house became available on a predominantly Grade II-listed Georgian street where turnover is notoriously rare. Despite some evident drawbacks, Penny pounced. “I just knew, which is kind of strange,” she says. “I loved the idea that the house is hidden behind a wall, so you face into your own private courtyard. It had such a good feeling and, while I was viewing it, the cathedral bells started to ring and the sound was so beautiful.”

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Only slightly daunted, Penny bought in the hope of getting planning permission to add an extension that would embrace the courtyard while encouraging an infusion of natural light. She also intended to remove a wall between an existing small sitting room and an even smaller dining room, but a survey determined that that wall actually dates from Tudor times, with the Georgian street frontage having been added later. The wall, exposed in the upstairs guest room, remains.

Two years later and with work completed, Penny feels that obtaining planning permission was largely thanks to her architect, who was adept at respecting historic requirements.

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Decorated for visiting grandchildren, with shelving accommodating toys from previous generations, Penny’s collection of Enid Blyton books and some things made by Penny’s three sons

in bed and remember everything and then decide where it was all going to go.

That’s like shopping in your head for free! You have these things that are very dear to you that you rediscover and put next to something that they’ve never been next to before. They’re like old friends.”

Some items even determined the interior design; the kitchen, for instance, was gutted, re-fitted, painted crisp white and fitted with shelving specifically for Penny’s inherited collection of blue and white Cornishware. “When I took the lid off one of the pots, I discovered that my grandmother had left me a note telling me where it had all been bought and who’d had it before me.”

Next door, the small sitting room was furnished in soft, warm neutrals to emphasise its cosseting peacefulness, while the new, west-facing sitting room capitalises on an almost conservatory freshness with the zing of bright colours and a checked armchair that, like most of the furniture, was retained from the Devon house but was re-upholstered for sheer cheerfulness.

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A large, metal ‘E’ on the courtyard wall was placed in tribute to Ernie, whose presence has been gently insinuated throughout the house. In this case, the letter was advertised online as part of an old French shop sign. When Penny asked to buy just the E, the owner refused, “but when I told him that I had lost my husband, Ernie, he let me buy it right away”.

Beginning from desperate hurt, Penny has fashioned a home whose planning provided a healing, forwardlooking focus and whose atmosphere is now redolent of restored happiness and the joy of generations of family and shared memories. l The window seat faces south into the courtyard

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Winkle Up! It’s fun, it raises a huge amount for charity every year, it’s Winkle Tossing! Peter d’Aguilar meets with Hastings Winkle Club to find out more about this intriguing sport

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n the year 1900 a group of Hastings fishermen came together with the aim of raising money so that the children of impoverished families in the Old Town could enjoy a proper Christmas celebration. The end result was the Hastings Winkle Club.

“The club now supports around forty charitable organisations each year,” says VicePresident Richard Stevens MBE. “Amongst the many good causes are local Scout packs, parent toddler groups, football clubs, a CT scanner for the local hospital, and a refurbished room for a lady with visual impairment. This year we hope to donate around £25,000.”

Winkle Tossers in action Winkle Island, the on Winkle Island symbolic gathering place and spiritual home of the Winkle Island, the symbolic Winkle Club since the 1950s, sits at the junction gathering place and spiritual of All Saints Street and home of the Winkle Club Rock-A-Nore Road at the since the 1950s southern end of the Old Town – a short distance inland from Hastings seafront. This small traffic designed by local island plays host to activities such as some in the sculptor and famous ‘Hastings Old Town Week’ and ‘Jack in club member the Green’. A six-foot stainless-steel winkle statue Leigh Dyer is the island’s centerpiece and acts as a charity collecting box – whenever a Winkle coin is dropped King, Wallie inside, a bell ‘‘Slogger’’ Hoad rings. The island also features a Blue Plaque granted in 2011, a flagstaff, memorial benches and a club information board.

The club uses Winkle Island as the venue for several of its outdoor events. Perhaps most notable amongst these is a Winkle Tossing competition, a sport which traces its roots back to the club’s early days. With prizes for both adults and children, Winkle Tossing is one of the highlights of the club’s Fantasy Island Event, which also features live music, stalls and street entertainment.

Competitors toss winkle shells reinforced with glue to prevent them from shattering into containers of various sizes – the smallest ones carry the highest scores. The winner carries off a handsome trophy created and donated by a local artist.

“Our next winkle tossing event will be held on Tuesday 6th August on Winkle Island in Hastings at 7pm, during Old Town Carnival Week 2019,” says Club Secretary Reg Wood. “It’s great fun Winkle Island and raises money for good causes – anyone can Fundraising Sculpture take part.”

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Winston Churchill accepting his winkle in 1955

once, with the words: “This is one thing I want to do”. The great man arrived at Winkle Island in Field Marshall Montgomery’s staff car to receive his gold winkle, and later created his own winkle display at Chartwell. The Churchill Hotel in London’s Portland Place heard about this ceremony and in 2013 created a special Winkle Up cocktail – donating £1 to the club for each one consumed.

The Queen Mother became an honorary Amongst its many other fundraising activities, member in 1966, followed by her daughter Queen the club holds an annual crazy golf evening and Elizabeth II in 1997. The Dukes of Edinburgh, a popular three-day Jazz & Blues Festival. The Kent and Norfolk are also honorary members. club’s wishing well, located near to the famous Other eminent former members include Hastings Contemporary art the aforementioned gallery, is another collection Montgomery of Alamein, point for fundraising. The nearby Sir Robert Menzies, Perhaps the most celebrated Fishermen’s Museum features Dickie Henderson, former club member is a special Winkle Club display, Richard Dimbleby, which includes a life-size model Tommy Trinder, Tommy Sir Winston Churchill of former member Winkle King Cooper and Henry Walter Hoad, Wallie ‘Slogger’ Cooper – to name but Hoad, resplendent in a suit of winkles which a few. When Sir Norman Wisdom died, his was especially made for him and never worn by executors returned his membership certificate and anyone else. gold winkle for the club to display.

Perhaps the most celebrated former club The latest honorary winkler is Prince Harry, member is Sir Winston Churchill. By 1955 he was Duke of Sussex. A gold winkle awaits him on his turning down almost all honours, saying: “I am an next official visit to Hastings. The Duchess will old man now.” Nevertheless, when the invitation receive a gold winkle broach – similar to the ones from the Winkle Club arrived, he accepted at previously presented to the Queen and the

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The Queen accepted her membership in 1997

Queen Mother.

“Perhaps a late wedding gift,” says Richard.

“Or maybe an early christening present?”

The Winkle Club is fortunate to have Admiral of the Fleet and Warden of the Cinque Ports the Lord Boyce as its Patron and former Hastings MP Sir Kenneth Warren as its President. With a full complement of officers and committee members, plus around 250 elected members, the club can draw upon a dedicated and energetic team of fundraisers and event Members must always carry organisers. their winkle and respond New membership is to a fellow member’s cry of highly selective, mainly based on fundraising ‘Winkle Up!’ potential. Once successfully member should proposed and seconded, candidates undergo a ever carry more formal initiation ceremony, culminating in the than one winkle, presentation of their winkle – a hollow shell filled inadvertently with red sealing wax. Some unwary candidates challenge a nonare tricked into paying an early fine by being winkler or put a Honorary coaxed into a breach of Winkle Club rules, which winkler’s safety at winkler, the are somewhat eccentric and complicated. These risk by winkling Duke of Sussex stipulate that members must always carry their him up while winkle about their person and respond to a fellow doing something member’s cry of ‘Winkle Up!’ by producing it hazardous or when dressed in his work clothes. promptly. The winkle must never pass out of Any breach of these draconian laws results in a the owner’s possession – even if a mischievous £1 fine, which goes straight into the good winkler should ask him to compare winkles. No causes pot. l

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HERITAGE

Mills across Sussex are setting their sweeps and opening their doors to visitors this summer, writes Philip Hicks

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efore the widespread use of fossil fuels and electricity, wind and watermills provided the only source of power for many different manufacturing processes - from making flour, paper, or cloth, to hammering metal and extracting oils.

In Sussex there are three main types of windmill - the post mill, tower mill and smock mill. A post mill is so named because the body pivots round a central timber post so the sweeps can always face into the wind. Tower mills have a static tower of brick or stone topped by a revolving timber cap. Smock mills have a tower of timber construction and are said to have taken their name from

a resemblance to an old farm worker’s smock garment.

Sussex has an interesting variety of windmills. Nutley is now one of only five original ‘open trestle’ post mills in England. It is the oldest surviving windmill in Sussex and the central post has been dated to the mid sixteenth century. However, it has only stood at its present location since the 1830s.

Jack and Jill mills at Clayton are probably the most famous pair of

In Sussex there are three main types of windmill – the post mill, tower mill and smock mill windmills in the region. Jill post mill was built in Dyke Road in Brighton in 1821 and moved to its present location in 1852. It was not uncommon for mills to be moved from one site to another.

Jill has been restored to full working order.

Windmill Hill post mill near Herstmonceux is the second tallest surviving example in England and has now been restored to workable condition. Rottingdean smock mill is another prominent windmill in Sussex

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standing near the cliff top and the A259. During its construction in 1802 newspapers reported the discovery of an ancient skeleton and sword by workmen digging the foundations. The mill has been preserved as a landmark for many years.

West Blatchington smock mill, which was built upon a unique complex of old barns, was painted by John Constable in 1820, and now houses a very interesting museum of milling and local history.

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MILL OPENING SCHEDULES Chailey: Open last Sunday of each month from April to September, 3 to 5pm.

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High Salvington: Open 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from April to September 2.30 to 5pm.

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Nutley: Open on the last Sunday of each month and Bank Holidays, 2.30 to 5.30pm, and most Wednesdays 11 to 3pm, from March to September.

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Many watermills survive in the county but only a handful are restored. The mill at Michelham has been rebuilt several times over the last eight hundred years and the present oak structure dates from the sixteenth century. It was restored to working order in the 1970s and further renovation work was undertaken in the 1990s.

Other watermills in Sussex open to view are at Burwash, Ifield near Crawley, Coultershaw and Lurgashall.

Flour can be purchased at the following mills; Clayton, Oldland, Stone Cross, High Salvington and Michelham Priory.

Oldland: Open 1st Sunday of each month from Easter to October, 2 to 5pm and some Thursday mornings (by appointment).

Polegate: Open most Sundays and Bank Holidays from Easter until the end of October, 2 to 5pm.

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Celebrating the transition from primary to secondary school, children let their imaginations run wild for Lewes’ special ‘Patina Moving On Parade’. Caroline Croft tells us what to expect

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he beautiful and historic Sussex town of Lewes, independent-minded and proud of links with philosopher and revolutionary Thomas Paine, is home to many artists and people working in the creative arts.

It comes as no surprise therefore that it is in Lewes that the world’s only community carnival celebrating the transition of local children from primary school to secondary school and into adolescence takes place every year.

Called the ‘Patina Moving On Parade’, the carnival is a sea of happy children carrying and wearing exuberant costumes and structures they have made themselves in a mass arts project involving schools right across the district. The town is closed down for the parade and the streets are lined with throngs of people of all ages showing their support and wishing the children well as they move on to the next stage of their lives.

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18 years now and over 7000 young people have passed through this joyous rite of passage. The idea was the brainchild of a group of artists, parents and teachers in 2002 in response to the dramatic reduction in focus on the arts in the national curriculum. They created PATINA (Parents and Teachers in the Arts), and the Moving On project was born.

The traffic stops, the people gather and the children feel the eyes of Lewes wishing them a thousand blessings A different theme is chosen every year, and the schools and local community get involved in choosing the elements to be included. Patina goes into each of the schools to present the theme and, to a drum roll of young hands against desks, reveals what each school will be in their Moving On Parade. There follows a hive of

activity across the region as Patina artists work with over 400 children to make the exuberant carnival costumes they will wear on their big Moving On day.

The theme this year is ‘Once Upon a Moving On’, celebrating children’s literature and stories, old and new. The topic has been hotly debated by the children and the end result is a selection of the most loved books with a mix of traditional tales, enduring classics and contemporary favourites. On-lookers will have a treat watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter float by on 5 July.

So the Moving On tradition continues and is clearly loved by all involved. A comment by Alisdair, a recent Moving On parent, sums it up: “What an amazing gift to our children and the wider community. To have that moment when the traffic stops, the people gather and the children feel the eyes of Lewes wishing them a thousand blessings on the next stage of their journey.” Long may the story continue. l Lewes Patina takes place in Lewes High Street on the 5th July, starting at 12:30pm, and ending at 1:40pm. www.patinalewes.com July 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 53

PETS

It’s birthdays and hopefully, presents galore in Teddy the Border Terrier’s household this month, writes Helen Stockton, the pen behind the paw

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e and a significant member of my family, ‘Him Indoors’, have something in common, we both have our birthdays in the same month. This means that we are Cancerians which apparently indicates that water is our element. As neither me or ‘Him Indoors’ are fussed on swimming, I can only think this refers to drinking it, in which case we’re both particular; fresh, cold and clean please.

I’m not sure that a crab is the animal I’d best chose as representative, and I refute any suggestion of crabbiness, but I’m happy to be showered with our

It’s a Dog’s Life birth stones: pearls, rubies, moonstones and emeralds.

One good thing about Cancerians is that we’re compatible with Scorpios which is ‘Her Indoors’ birth sign. That’s a mercy for both of us then.

This year, I’m seven, which means that I’m comfortably in my prime. ‘Him Indoors’ however, has reached a significant birthday, the kind that has a digit followed by a zero. Far be it from me to indicate what that digit might be but let’s put it this way, he might need a pair of binoculars to view his prime disappearing in the fast receding distance…

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family wants to mark. He’s getting around it this year, by disappearing on holiday, so he’ll only have ‘Her Indoors’ enforced celebrations to deal with. I happen to know that she’s got a large packet of balloons to pack which should scupper ‘Him Indoors’ plans for discretion. Perhaps she’ll get the whole restaurant singing ‘Happy birthday’ as well, then his happiness will be complete!

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I take the pragmatic approach as I’m rather dependent on the efforts of others in terms of birthday celebrations. Last year I had a tasty birthday cake made out of tinned tuna with a sliced chicken icing, and a candle I wasn’t allowed to eat. I’m hoping for a repeat. I’m also keeping my paws crossed for new toys. The Christmas ones have either long since been relegated to the bin, or are missing so many body parts it’s difficult to distinguish their identity.

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He’s been nicknamed Bob as that’s the only movement option available to him, unless of course he’s being shaken by me.

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BOOK REVIEW

Elizabeth Kay offers Sussex Living readers her thoughts on recent reads that have caught her attention. She gives her views on a selection of books from different genres which may capture your interest OUR HOUSE

by Louise Candlish (Simon & Schuster UK) Fi and Bram lived in an affluent area, and owned a very nice house.

One day Fi comes home from a weekend away to find strangers moving into her home, and the husband from whom she is separated has disappeared. Her sons ae not where they are meant to be either, at school. The house sale appears to have been done legitimately (although I did wonder why no handwriting expert was called in

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by Jane Fallon (Penguin) This is about Amy’s best friend Melissa betraying her and moving in with her boyfriend whilst she’s working abroad.

The toing and froing between houses to hide the nature of the relationship takes a bit of believing, but the characters have depth even if you don’t always like them that much. Jack, the boyfriend, continues to believe that Amy hasn’t twigged. The two women are both actresses, which may explain their ability to fool one another, although Melissa is far less successful

Revenge and counter-revenge get completely out of hand, and the nature of friendship itself is the main theme than Amy but with a much higher opinion of herself. She is convinced it should have been her working abroad on a TV series, not her less confident friend. The motivation for the initial deception is clearly jealousy.

However, revenge and counter-revenge get completely out of hand, and the nature of friendship itself is the main theme. How often should you forgive someone for the things they do to you?

Is a long shared history an excuse for bad behaviour? Despite moments of incredulity I did want to find out what happened, and I did carry on reading way past my bedtime…

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Fi seems almost unbearably trusting and naïve, and every so often she makes you want to scream to examine Fi’s signature). The tale unravels via Bram’s journal and Fi’s podcast, as you discover what led up to the opening scenario. There are a lot of twists and turns throughout, and the narrative does jump around a bit with time and viewpoint shifts. Every so often the plot lacks credibility, but things move fast and the story is so absorbing it doesn’t really matter. Fi seems almost unbearably trusting and naïve, and every so often she makes you want to scream. Bram, needless to say, is not what he appears. The book ends with one incredible line, turning everything on its head. Don’t, whatever you do, read the end first.

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by Adam Blade (Orchard Books) Beast Quest books are very popular among boys aged eight and up. An evil wizard, Malvel, has enchanted the magical beasts which protect the kingdom of Avantia. Young Tom and his sidekick Elenna must lift the curses.

This particular beast, Grymon, can claw its way through solid earth, and is a formidable adversary with nasty claws and lots of drool. The book is non-stop action, with a simple plot and

The book is non-stop action, with a simple plot and a limited vocabulary containing a lot of whirling swords and gaping jaws a limited vocabulary containing a lot of whirling swords and gaping jaws.

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BLOOMING TIMES

When a well-meaning neighbour forgets to water your plants for a fortnight, scented-leaved pelargoniums will still be alive when you return home, writes Flo Whitaker

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rought-resistant, neglecttolerant and seldom bothered by slugs who can’t abide their fragrant foliage, pots of scented leaved pelargoniums will add interest to your garden all summer. They make brilliant conservatory plants too and there are dozens of varieties to choose from – here are a few of my favourites.

‘Attar of Roses’ is a charming old variety with delicate pink flowers and wonderfully soft, scented foliage, reminiscent of country house potpourri. The leaves of ‘Ardwick Cinnamon’ have a rich, spicy scent, while ‘Apple Betty’ carries elegant white flowers and scrumptious foliage that smells of apple tart!

‘Paton’s Unique’ has screaming pink blooms with white highlights, a colour combination not unlike seaside rock, but don’t let that put you off, this non-stop flowerer is a very classy plant – less Brighton, more Hove, actually…

Many pelargoniums have citrus-scented leaves. ‘Orange Fizz’, is well-named, with a fragrance that makes your mouth water and large pink blooms. ‘Mabel Grey’ bears inconspicuous pinkish-mauve flowers but has

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astonishing lemon sherbet-scented leaves – a perfect garnish for summer drinks and desserts.

‘Chocolate Peppermint’ really does smell of after dinner mints, so is not to everyone’s liking and its mauve-ish blooms are rather insignificant.

However, its exotic, jungly-style foliage and vigorous nature makes it a real show-stopper. Visitors will ask you “What is that?!” and beg for a cutting.

Pelargoniums originate from desert or semi-tropical regions. Many varieties have been bred from South African species, so it will be no surprise to learn that they are not hardy in a British winter, but they make extremely biddable house/ conservatory plants and this is an excellent way to overwinter them. Give them a frost-free spot in bright light and go steady with the water; a fortnightly watering is usually sufficient between October/March.

They will also naturally fragrance a room.

Gently rub a few leaves to release the aromatic oils and disguise a nasty whiff!

Many varieties do not have a dormancy period and just keep on growing. Come spring, plants often resemble wonky telly aerials; with long, top-heavy stems that have grown towards the light. Never mind, pelargoniums are so easy from cuttings and spring is an ideal time to take them. Cuttings make exact replicas of the parent plant. By taking regular cuttings, a plant has the potential to ‘live’ forever. One of the oldest pelargonium varieties, ‘Lady Plymouth’, dates from 1807.

She has elegant cream-edged, rosescented leaves and pale lilac flowers.

Because they have been propagated from cuttings, every ‘Lady Plymouth’ can trace their lineage directly back to that original 1807 plant, so if you spot Her Ladyship at the garden centre, handle her gently and address her in a respectful manner – don’t forget, you’re shaking hands with living horticultural history. l

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LOCAL PERSONALITY

From pulling pints to singing hymns, Reverend Paul Mundy has spent his entire working life in the hospitality industry, as Robert Veitch found out

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long Church Road in Newick, at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac, lies St Mary’s Church. It’s barely a quarter of a mile from the village green and traffic travelling the A272.

A wooden Saxon structure at the time of the Norman invasion, the Normans rebuilt it in sandstone, some of which remains. The porch timbers are 600 years old and the font is 14th century.

Industrious Victorians created the church it is today and installed the organ. Between the church and the village green are three long established pubs.

Sitting in a pew, listening to a Paul Mundy sermon, it’s surreal to contemplate the fact that this Associate Vicar has spent most of his working life in pubs. Over the traditional tea and cake afterwards he enlightened me further. “I grew up in Eastbourne and worked in the hotel industry from an early age, after which I was a publican in Wilmington, Isfield and Lewes, totalling 23 years in the business. I had my first pub at 25, a record at the time for the Brewery.”

An ‘Alpha Course’ poster Paul allowed to be attached to his pub notice board proved to be a turning point. “It broadcast the slogan ‘There must be more to life than this’ with the image of a man being dipped in a pint. I went along to the venue just

Calling Time at the Pub & Pulpit to have a go at the vicar running the course… but things didn’t go to plan,” he chuckled. Before long “I had helped the chaplain run three ‘Alpha Courses’ in Lewes Prison.”

Driving home from Brighton one day initiated the pivotal, road to Damascus moment, to call time at the pub and be permanently drawn to the sound of church bells. “I saw a poster 60 SUSSEX LIVING | July 2019

proclaiming ‘Jesus gave his life for you, what are you doing with yours?’”

Paul spoke to his Chaplain and applied for the church. A year later he received a call from the Bishop of Chichester, and an offer of two years residential theological training in Cambridge. An experience Paul recalled with a reminiscent glow on his face.

Once ordained Paul became Curate

to the Parishes of Barcombe and Newick. He’s now two and a half years into a five-year stretch as Associate Vicar at St Mary’s. A bit like a five-year deal for a professional footballer, I quipped. And where will Paul be at the end of that deal? “God knows… where I will be,” he said with a grin, making both of us giggle like primary school boys.

Bearing in mind Newick has only had four incumbent vicars in the last 60 years, what was it like being the new kid in town? “It was daunting, but a huge privilege. I pinch myself in disbelief sometimes. It’s a humbling experience to serve a community and this is a very welcoming village.

As clergy we are ‘called’ to a place.

I expected to be offered a role in an urban church, not a rural parish, but we have a saying…. How do you make God laugh? Tell God your plans.”

Paul continued, “Despite what people think, pubs and churches have plenty in common. I saw and see, people at their best and their worst.

I loved my time in the pub and still enjoy a pint. Now, I love my time in the church. They’re just different seasons in my lifetime.”

“We have a vision here at St Mary’s, to take the church to the community, to reach out. People are thirsty for faith, for spirituality and we have a duty to meet people where they are.”

The differences between pubs and pulpits are sometimes a little strange to comprehend. Paul has noticed, “on public transport people give you space, no one wants to sit next to a man in a dog collar, and that really amuses me.

And when I’m enjoying a pint I can get involved in some quite animated

Pubs and churches have plenty in common discussions with drinkers, which I really enjoy. I barred people from my pubs, but never from the church. Not yet.”

With empty teacups and a sprinkling of cake crumbs remaining, it was time to leave. “Hospitality has been my life,” reflected Paul as we stood up to shake hands. “See you next time, mate,” he concluded, turning away to stack chairs and clear tables. This unique landlord may have left the pub behind, but he’s still calling time from the pulpit. l For further information: newickchurch.org

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BEAUTY & FASHION

Wondering what to treat your feet to this summer? Sara Whatley is pushing the boat out with a new pair, but what will she pick?

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hen I was a youth I had shoes spilling out my wardrobe – a rainbow of killer heels, ballet pumps and cowboy boots any teenage girl would be proud of. And now? Well, with a non-stop two-year-old and a garden to keep, I tend to rely on trainers, wellies and two pairs of flip-flops in the summer – one for the garden and one ‘good’ pair.

Putting it like that is rather embarrassing; I think it’s time I treated my feet to something special, but which one shall I choose?

FEATHERED FANCIES Fluttering down the catwalks for SS19 was an abundance of feather adorned footwear.

All styles got the treatment, from the most practical of flats and flip-flops to teetering strappy numbers, with a huge variety of colourways and feather

It’s a fun and kitschy look – a bit like jelly shoes for grown-ups lengths. Matchy matchy plumes or bold contrasting colours, plumes front and back – anything goes! Wing your way across town in these numbers and you will be sure to feel light footed and fancy free!

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Stride in THE BARELY THERE… Like the less-is-more look?

Then this style could be for you. It seems to come in two different guises; on the one hand there are the strappy sandals – think spaghetti straps, a sharp pointed heel and a mere whisp of sole – and on the other it’s all clear Perspex. Used as straps, covering the whole foot or inserted in panels of fabric, it’s a fun and kitschy look – a bit like jelly shoes for grown-ups.

PLATFORM SANDALS I have a trusty pair of gold strappy platform sandals which I dust down every year. They are so comfortable, and although they are high they are easy peasy to walk in, and great for a summer wedding as you don’t sink in the lawns!

You can have loads of fun with prints and patterns on platforms as the big heel lends itself to adornment – look out for bows, bold neon colours, silky fabrics and embroidery.

STYLE MULES I have never been clear on what exactly a mule is, so just in case I’m not the only one, here is a definition: a mule is traditionally a closed-toe,

open-backed shoe with no constraint around the heel, which makes them lovely and easy to slip on and off.

They can be high heeled, no heeled or anywhere in-between. And as they are still a mainstay on the fashion circuits they are available in a plethora of colours, fabrics and embellishments. l

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INGREDIENTS 300ml full cream milk 150ml double cream Finely grated rind of 1 large orange 75g caster sugar 1 tbsp corn flour 4 large free-range eggs 500g raspberries 35-50g icing sugar depending on sweetness of the fruit plus 1 tbsp for the cream 2 sheets of gelatine 4 tbsp sweet sherry or juice of 1 orange 100g-125g loose redcurrants 3 tbsp raspberry conserve 8 trifle sponges or sponge fingers 3 tbsp sweet sherry, plus 1 for cream 450ml double cream 1 glass serving bowl approx. 21cm diameter x 16 cm deep METHOD To make the custard, heat the milk and cream in a medium saucepan with the grated orange rind until almost boiling. Mix the sugar and corn flour in a bowl and add the eggs one at a time and whisk. Pour on the hot milk mixture whisking as you go. Rinse the pan (to avoid scorching the milk residue onto the pan) add the mixture and stir continuously with a wooden spoon over a low heat for about 10 minutes until it thickens to a custard. Transfer to a bowl and leave until cold.

Put 200g of raspberries in a pan with 300ml water and 35g icing sugar, over a medium heat, simmer without stirring (otherwise your jelly will be cloudy) for 4 minutes, leave for 10 minutes. Sit a sieve (preferably nylon) over a medium bowl and pour in the raspberries and let them drip through (reserve the pulp). Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for 4 minutes. Heat about 50ml of the juice or sherry in a small pan and lift the gelatine out of the water and add, take off the heat and swirl the pan to dissolve and add to the rest of the juice.

Add 225g of the raspberries and two thirds of the redcurrants to the

Serves 8-10 Prep Time 30 minutes Cooking Time 15-20 minutes

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juice mixture. Set the bowl in a large dish of cold water and leave to gel for about 1 hour. Check occasionally; it should not set firm but be a soft gel.

Separate the sponges and slice in half horizontally. Take two tablespoons of the reserved raspberry pulp (eat the rest for breakfast with yogurt) and mix with the raspberry conserve and use to sandwich the sponges back together.

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fruit onto the sponge and put in the fridge to set completely for about one hour. Spoon the cold custard onto the jelly and put in the fridge overnight if you wish. When ready to serve put the cream in a bowl with a tablespoon of icing sugar and of sherry. Whisk until just floppy then spoon onto the custard in soft folds and scatter over the rest of the berries.

Tip: This can be made the day before - omit adding the cream and fruit topping until a few hours before you want to serve it.

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PUZZLE PAGE SUDOKU

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BODY BUZZ

Get yourself and your circus skills in shape this summer with these fun games and challenges, writes Sasha Kanal.

Fitness for all the family!

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his summer it’s time to release your inner child out in the open and play some fun games at the park or in the garden.

With your family or with your friends, it’s an easy and inexpensive way to socialise and make the most of warm days and bright nights and all the while getting a little workout into the bargain.

HOOP DE HOOP Let’s start with hula hooping – a brilliant and fun way to get those hips moving and whittle the waist. The more you practice, the better you get and the more calories you burn in the process. Set a challenge for you and the family to see who can keep the hoop up the longest!

JUGGLING IT ALL! Juggling is an amazing skill to learn and particularly effective at focusing the mind and building concentration.

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tested. As with most skills, the more you do the better you get. Go online to see what courses there are locally. Typically you learn to juggle using coloured scarves and an imaginary visual of corners and diagonals until you move on to juggling with balls. It’s all about using your peripheral vision as well as making sure your body is grounded and stable. Aficionados talk of toned arms from tossing the balls as well as strong thighs from squatting down to pick them up!

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Hours of simple fun and don’t forget to offer a prize!

FREEWHEELIN! For the more limber and flexible amongst you, see who can perform the most cartwheels in a row on the grass. Perfect for the kids and the more acrobatic adults.

It’s the ultimate in portable fitness too.

LIFE’S A CARNIVAL Set up your own mini carnival in the garden or local park with some good old-fashioned games to keep everyone happy and involved. It’s a knockout!

Get some old clean tin cans with no tops on and set them up on a garden table

TARGET PRACTICE! Set up a target on the ground – a picture of a favourite animal or TV personality will do. Purchase some mini beanbags and throw from a long distance towards the target. Those closest – win!

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he abdomen consists of a cavity containing various organs, and the walls of the cavity are made up of layers of muscle, together with bones such as the pelvis and the spinal column.

A hernia occurs when there is a weakness in the muscle layers of the abdominal wall, so that the contents of the abdomen, such as bowel, stomach or just fatty tissue can emerge through the weakness and come to lie under the skin, or move up into the chest cavity.

People who are overweight are more likely to develop a hernia The commonest type of hernia is an inguinal (groin) hernia, but other hernias include umbilical (belly-button) hernias, hiatus hernias (where the stomach moves up into the chest cavity) and incisional hernias (where a hernia occurs through a weak operation scar).

Inguinal hernias occur more commonly in men. This is because the testes develop inside the abdomen and migrate down through a canal in the groin into the scrotum, and sometimes this canal does not completely close off around the blood vessels that supply the testis. In fact, some babies are born with an inguinal hernia and have to have an operation in the first few days of life. Normally though, inguinal hernias develop later in life, and although they may suddenly become apparent after a bout of heavy lifting, the weakness would have been there already.

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A serious, but relatively rare complication of a hernia is strangulation. This occurs when the edges of the weakness in the abdominal wall pinch the contents of the hernia, leading to a loss of the blood-supply of the contents. This is a medical emergency, and if it is not treated promptly with an operation will lead to gangrene of the contents. This would have been a cause of death in the days before safe surgery.

Interestingly enough, most hernias are not painful, but in the case of a strangulation, the hernia becomes very painful and tender, and does not go away when the patient lies down, as is usually the case.

Small hernias do not usually require treatment, but larger ones are treated with surgery. Nowadays, the standard treatment of most hernias is the insertion of a piece of synthetic mesh which is stitched or stapled into place. The operation is often carried out under local anaesthetic, and is very successful in the long run. Recurrence after operation is usually less than 2% for an inguinal hernia, and the complication rate is very low. l

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DEMELZA HOSPICE CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF CARE IN EAST SUSSEX Demelza Hospice Care for Children is celebrating 15 years of outstanding service in East Sussex. Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal conditions and their loved ones across the region 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, completely free of charge.

Jayne Torvill is a supporter of Demelza and lives in East Sussex. Jayne said “When my mum and dad cleared the loft, I wanted to donate my

Hospice in the Weald cares for patients with a terminal illness, their families and carers in West Kent and Northern East Sussex.

This vital Hospice care is provided free of charge through five services: Hospice in the Home, Hospice Day Service, the In-Patient Ward, Counselling and Support Service, and soon a brand new fifth service Cottage Hospice.

As the first of its kind in the UK, Cottage Hospice will enable patients to continue to be cared for by their loved ones at the end of life and will help meet more unmet need in the local community. The 10 bedrooms will be a home-from-home environment in which family caregivers will care for their loved ones with the support of volunteers.

Cottage Hospice is opening in Autumn 2019 in Five Ashes, East Sussex. For further information or to volunteer visit www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk or contact Holly Cowen, Head of Cottage Hospice on: 01892 820504 or email: holly.cowen@hospiceintheweald.org.uk

collection of teddy bears to a local charity and chose James House Hospice who had a stall at the Heathfield show. James House merged with Demelza in 2004 and I have been a proud supporter ever since.”

To find out more about Demelza and donate, please go to www.demelza.org.uk Follow the charity on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ demelzahospice or @demelzahospice on Twitter

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“You ask me what I am going to do with the money? Well, I will tell you. I want to give it back to Chestnut Tree House. I don’t need anything else. At my age, I’m 86 and my husband is 87 - I’m his chief carer now - we don’t need to collect stuff. I don’t want gifts, though fresh flowers are always lovely.”

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Do you have an East Sussex community event to promote?

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Until Sunday 14 July

The Waterlily Festival at Sheffield Park & Garden Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3QX Sheffield Park’s lakes burst with colour during early summer and, to celebrate, their hugely successful Waterlily Festival returns with a series of workshops, tours, installations and more. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffieldpark Monday 01 July, 19:30

Floral Demonstration: ‘Tutti Frutti’ Memorial Hall, Ninfield, Bexhill Road TN33 9EE

by Michelle King. Non-members welcome.

Ninfield Flower Group Association: ekeen@btinternet.com Wednesday 03 July to Saturday 06 July

Thriller Live

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP Tickets from £24 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Box Office 01323 412000 Thursday 04 July, 10:30 - 12:00

Information Centre Book Sale

2/3 The Old Forge, Gardners Street, Herstmonceux BN27 4LG Come along and buy your books for your holiday and have a cup of tea/ coffee at the same time!

Sheila Charlton: 01323 833673 sheilacharlton@uwclub.net

Join a tour of Victorian actress Dame Ellen Terry’s theatrical costume store and discover the stories behind the garments. £5 entry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhytheplace 01580 762334

Saturday 06 July, 19:30

Bowler Crab: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Heathfield Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield TN21 0XG Tickets £15 www.bowler-crab.com 07801 893115

Friday 05 July, 19:30

Bowler Crab: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Manor Barn, 4 De La Warr Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JA Tickets £15 www.bowler-crab.com 07801 893115 Friday 05 July to Sunday 14 July

Uckfield Festival

Uckfield Town Centre Amazing Events including Big Day – Walking Tree: Family Kite Day: Music: Magic Lantern Show: Ruyard Kipling: Guided Walks and much more. Some Events are Free.

David Sudbury: 01825 764287 www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk Saturday 06 July, 13:15 - 14:00

An Actresses Wardrobe Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden TN30 7NG

Michelham Priory House & Gardens

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CRAFT SHOW Michelham Priory 2 - 4 August 2019

Sat 13th & Sun 14th July

Sussex Guild Craft Show 2nd to 4th August

• Ceramics • Furniture • Glass • Leather • Metalwork • Printmaking • Stone carving • Textiles • Woodwork • Live Craft Demonstrations

Medieval Weekend 7th & 8th September

Wednesdays this August Pirate & Princess Day 7th August

Wildlife Wednesday 14th August

Family Games Fest 21st August

Archaeology Day 28th August

Outdoor Theatre Shows The Rude Mechanicals 11th August, 7.15pm

Gangster Granny

1st September, 5.00pm Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham BN27 3QS. 01323 844224

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DIARY DATES Saturday 06 July, 11:00 – 12:30

Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting Albourne Estate, Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne BN6 9DX Small group, expert-led vineyard tour and tutored wine tasting of Albourne Estate’s still and sparkling wine range.

Must be booked in advance via website. £20 per person. www.albourneestate.co.uk Sunday 07 July, 14:00 - 17:00

Open Garden

2A Downs Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN22 0JH A medium-sized split-level garden with a variety of herbaceous borders, roses and shrubs. Light refreshments will be served. Donations accepted for St Wilfrid’s Hospice Sue Hazelden: 01323 509546 rodmch@gmail.com Wednesday 10 July to Saturday 20 July

Deathtrap

Devonshire Park Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne BN21 4BW Tickets from £16. eastbournetheatres.co.uk Box Office 01323 412000 Thursday 11 July, 17:30 – 20:00

Beacon Academy Visual Arts Summer Exhibition: Reflection Creative Learning Centre, Beacon Academy, North Beeches Road, Crowborough TN6 2AS A wide range of artwork on display, including painting, sketch books and prints, design technology product design, art graphics and photography,

providing a spectacular show of young talent. Refreshments will be served. events@beacon-academy.org Thursday 11 July, 19:30

The Drifters

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP On tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all their classic hits from the last six decades in Eastbourne for one-night only!

Tickets priced £29, Terraces £25 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 01323 412000 Thursday 11 July, 20:00

Veronica Sbergia & Max De Bernardi Cinque Ports Club, 186 High Street, Uckfield TN22 1AU With support acts Nigel Bagge & Eddie Armer www.wegottickets.com/event/466579 Thursday 11 July & Friday 12 July, 19:30

Bowler Crab: A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Mermaid Inn, Mermaid Street, Rye TN31 7EY Tickets £15 www.bowler-crab.com 07801 893115

Drinks available before the performance. £8 with reductions if you become a member enquiries@pinegrovepictures.org.uk www.pinegrovepictures.org.uk Friday 12 July, 11:00 – 17:00

An event to showcase the achievements of current students of WEA adult education courses. Listen to a talk at 12 noon by David Alfred. Free Judy Sillem: 01424 256212 judysillem@aol.com

Friday 12 July, 19:00 – 22:00

Film: Can You Ever Forgive Me?

WEA: Centenary Celebration Open Day

Saturday 13 July, 10:00 – 13:00

Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove TN6 1FE

The White Rock Hotel, White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JU

Chailey Village Hall (next to the Five Bells Pub), Chailey Green BN8 4DA

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DIARY DATES Chailey Repair Café is where volunteer experts repair things free of charge – although a donation towards running costs is invited. Anyone can bring along broken items or clothing needing repair from home, and have a cuppa and cake while you wait! chaileyrc@gmail.com or find them on Facebook Saturday 13 July, 11:00 – 12:30

Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting Albourne Estate, Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne BN6 9DX Small group, expert-led vineyard tour and tutored wine tasting of Albourne Estate’s still and sparkling wine range.

Must be booked in advance via website. £20 per person. www.albourneestate.co.uk Saturday 13 July, 18:30 – 20:45

The Winters Tale (open-air) Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden TN30 7NG Shakespeare’s collision of tragedy and comedy, with all the crazy antics of the Changeling Theatre Company’s magic.

Adults £15, Children £8.50 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhytheplace 01580 762334 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July

Summer Jousting Tournaments Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG The Knights of Royal England return

to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament. Spectators will be treated to a thrilling display of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July

Classic Vehicle Show

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker BN27 3QS www.sussexpast.co.uk 01323 844224 Sunday 14 July, 09:30 - 16:00 (bird ringing finish 15:00)

Friends of Weir Wood Society – Nature Reserve Open Day Weir Wood Reservoir, Legsheath Lane (hide car park), Forest Row Bird ringing demonstrations, pond dipping, moth display, telescope viewing of birds, meadow flowers, beekeeper with hive demonstration and info. (honey available).

Free entry www.weirwood.me.uk Monday 15 July, 10:00 – 12:00

Vitality Villages Coffee Morning Great Space, Herstmonceux Health Centre, Hailsham Road BN27 4JX A talk on Windmills at Windmill Hill.

Join us for coffee/tea, biscuits and fun quiz.

Sheila Charlton: 01323 833673 sheilacharlton@uwclub.net

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Sunday 11th August, Alexandra Park, Hastings Tickets on sale now www.stmichaelshospice.com/ctc Registered charity number 288462

Rye and District Country Show

Saturday 17th August, 9.30am - 4pm Elm Tree Farm, Icklesham, TN36 4BH (on the A259)

Adults: £5 Children: FREE

Recruitment Open Day Discover the opportunities

Wednesday 17th July, 10am – 7pm St Michael's Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0LB JOIN US

Horse, Dog and Donkey Show, Country Fair with stalls and attractions, Classic Car Show and more!

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DIARY DATES Tuesday 16 July, 17:00 – 20:00

BeaconFest 2019

Beacon Academy, North Beeches Road, Crowborough TN6 2AS In its third year, this fantastic summer fundraising event will showcase impressive performances from our talented Music, Drama, Dance and Gymnastics students, providing them with an opportunity to perform for their peers, families and community members in a fun, festival setting. events@beacon-academy.org

A range of market stalls selling locally sourced food, crafts, gifts and accessories.

Saturday 20 July, 11:00 – 12:30

Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting Albourne Estate, Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne BN6 9DX Small group, expert-led vineyard tour and tutored wine tasting of Albourne Estate’s still and sparkling wine range Must be booked in advance via website. £20 per person. www.albourneestate.co.uk

Thursday 18 July, 19:30 - 21.30

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 July

St Margarets Church, Buxted Park TN22 4AY A chance to hear this highly acclaimed young musician play music by Bach, Schubert, Gershwin and Ravel.

Tickets ÂŁ15 David Sudbery 01825 733318 www.uckfieldmusicclub.co.uk

Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG The Knights of Royal England return to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament. Spectators will be treated to a thrilling display of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224

Friday 19 July (19:30), Saturday 20 (19:30), & Sunday 21 July (15:00)

Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 28 July, 19:30 – 21:30

Uckfield Music Club - “Bach to the Future� Fenella Humphreys (violin)

Bowler Crab: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (open air performance) Half House Farm, Butcher’s Lane, Three Oaks TN35 4NE Tickets £15 www.bowler-crab.com 07801 893115 Saturday 20 July, 09:00 – 15:00

Hailsham Summer Market Vicarage Field, Hailsham BN27 1BG

Summer Jousting Tournaments

Twelfth Night

The Barn Theatre, Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden TN30 7NG One of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies – a hilarious tale of misdirection and deception, brought to you by The Summer Theatre Company. Entry: £14 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhytheplace 01580 762334

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Thursday 25 July to Saturday 17 August

The 39 Steps

Devonshire Park Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne BN21 4BW Comedy and laughs aplenty – perfect summer fun. Tickets from £19.00 eastbournetheatres.co.uk 01323 412000 Friday 26 July & Saturday 27 July

Uckfield Blues & Roots Festival Uckfield Civic Centre, Uckfield TN22 1AE www.uckfieldbluesandroots.co.uk

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Albourne Estate, Albourne Farm, Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne BN6 9DX Small group, expert-led vineyard tour and tutored wine tasting of Albourne Estate’s still and sparkling wine range.

Must be booked in advance via website. £20 per person. www.albourneestate.co.uk Saturday 27 July, 19:30

Bowler Crab: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE Tickets £15 www.bowler-crab.com 07801 893115 Saturday 27 July

Film by The Water: Bohemian Rhapsody

The Waterfront, Eastbourne BN23 6JH Watch on a giant screen under the stars www.eastbournewaterfront.co.uk

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July, 10:00 – 16:00

Wild Wood

Wakehurst, Ardingly RH17 6TN Fun activities for all the family in Wakehurst’s beautiful woodlands.

Weekend includes crafts, storytelling, tree climbing, bush craft and more!

Included with garden entry, additional charges may apply for some activities. www.Kew.org/Wakehurst 01444 894067 Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July

Summer Jousting Tournaments

Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG The Knights of Royal England return to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament. Spectators will be treated to a thrilling display of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224 Sunday 28 July

Uckfield Blues & Roots Festival

The Highlands Inn, Eastbourne Road, Uckfield TN22 5SP www.uckfieldbluesandroots.co.uk Sunday 28 July, 12:00 – 17:00

East Grinstead Lions: Annual Donkey Derby

King Georges Field, Moat Road RH9 3LN Entertainment for all the family, including donkey races, donkey rides, dog show, punch & judy, stalls, fun fair,

How to get here

Wealden can be easily accessed from the M25, by Wealden has recently seen either the A22, A26 or A21, or from the A27 and A272 Taste the best of the West, and A259 from the East. a from boom in wine growing and Sussex Vineyards now boasts over 20 vineyards; in Wealden the Sussex lime chalk soil helps produce quality wines, which is the same found in the Champagne region of France.

You’ll find details of all the vineyards, plus some boutique accommodation on www.wealdendo-sussex.co.uk under ‘places to visit’. Some vineyards are only open by appointment, so please contact them before you visit.

By rail: Stations served by Southern Railway Map kindly supplied by 1066 Country Marketing

Berwick, Buxted, Crowborough, Eridge, Polegate, Pevensey Bay, Pevensey & Westham, Uckfield 08451 27 29 20 or 0208 185 0778 www.southernrailway.com Wadhurst, Southeastern 08457 48 49 50 www.southeasternrailway.co.uk

By coach/bus: National Express Coaches

0871 7818178 www.nationalexpress.com

Traveline Bus Service 0871 2002233 www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk

By Air: Both Gatwick www.gatwickairport.com and Heathrow www.heathrowairport.com are close to Wealden By boat: Newhaven is the nearest ferry port 0844 576 8836 or 0800 917 1201 www.dfdsseaways.co.uk   @ 

Tourism, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX 01323 443322 tourism@wealden.gov.uk www.wealdendo-sussex.co.uk @wealdendistrict @wealden @wealdendc

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NIL RATE BAND TRUSTS But of course, in the real world the surviving spouse will often need all the assets to continue with their usual lifestyle and so wills would often include a clause transferring an amount up to the nil rate band into a family trust which the surviving spouse could use. They would not pay tax on it however, as it was not part of their estate. t is well known that there is usually no inheritance tax HMRC could see that this was causing problems with some due when someone dies and they leave their estate to their families not taking advice and therefore paying unnecessary tax spouse or civil partner. and so on 9th October 2007 they changed the rules to how they If you leave assets to someone other than your spouse stand today, which is, if the first to die doesn’t use the £325,000 or civil partner, then the first £325,000 of your legacy is tax free nil rate band on their estate then their spouse could use it as well and everything else is taxed at 40%. as their own £325,000. This means the surviving spouse can Most wills leave all assets to the surviving now have estates up to £650,000 and not spouse meaning no tax is due on first death, pay any inheritance tax. which is good news, but then of course it The change in rules was over ten years A well-structured trust can means that the surviving spouse then has ago and subsequently the use of trusts in even more assets in their own estate. This wills largely fell away; the view was that they provide security and income used to cause a problem if the surviving simply weren’t needed anymore to save tax for generations spouse’s estate then exceeded £325,000. on second death. But this isn’t necessarily This means if a joint estate was worth correct, they can still be a very useful tool £650,000, and that is often achieved given local property prices, both for tax planning and family wealth and they are now then inheritance tax on second death would be £130,000. If beginning to be used again more and more. we compare this to the position if the first to die had not left People might want to consider using trusts in their wills to everything to their spouse but instead to their children, that gift protect family assets for future generations rather than leave on first death would not have attracted inheritance tax because the assets to specific people. Trusts can allow people to use of the £325,000 nil rate band, and the surviving spouse’s estate the asset or receive an income without actually owning and would then only be £325,000. So, we can see that simple tax controlling the asset. This means it can be protected against planning would have saved our family £130,000 of tax. bankruptcy, divorce, overspending as well as preserving entitlements and keeping any growth in value away from anyone’s estate thus preventing them having a larger inheritance tax liability themselves.

I welcome the renewed popularity of family trusts, not only from a tax point of view (bear in mind that trusts have their own tax liabilities) but from a family point of view as well. A wellstructured trust can provide security and income for generations of your family both during your lifetime and after you have passed.

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ď€Œ Quieter in bad weather

ď€Œ Finance available*

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CONSERVATORY ROOFS

£400 OFF THIS MONTH *QUOTE REF SLW0719 *Finance Subject To Status. T&C’s apply. *Orders placed by end of July 19. Applies to orders over 8 panels. Smaller orders receive calculated discount. Not valid for use with any other offer.

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