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Balloon Challenge

A Sussex couple are up and off

14 Pevensey Pay a visit to this historic area

Balloon Challenge

20 Home Front A self-build eco house in the forest 38 Blooming Times The high life of balcony gardening 62 Heathfield Walk Explore the hinterland of Heathfield

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We have rounded a corner; days are longer and lighter, woollies are slowly being peeled off and spring blooms are lifting the spirits – phew! Have your spirits further lifted by this month’s deeply inspiring story of a Sussex couple’s transatlantic balloon crossing for Blind Veterans UK. And don’t forget to get your mum some flowers! Have a great month.

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ADVENTURE

Taking on what seems to be a colossal challenge, Mike Scholes and Deborah Day are planning a record breaking Atlantic balloon flight in aid of Blind Veterans UK. Ruth Lawrence paid this inspirational couple a visit to find out more

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f you’ve crossed the Atlantic, chances are you’ve taken off, eaten lunch and had a snooze in the air before landing a few hours later, ready to face the day ahead. Imagine then, taking up to ten days, piloting your own craft, being open to the elements 24/7 and confined, with another person in a basket with smaller dimensions than a double bed. This will be the challenge facing Deborah Day and Mike Scholes from Lindfield, when they attempt their world record breaking Atlantic balloon crossing while promoting Blind Veterans UK this summer. Mike lost 85% of his sight in 2007 due to a rare genetic condition; before this he was a pilot in the Royal Navy and flew gliders before taking up ballooning. He gained his ballooning Commercial Pilots Licence in 1993 and nine years later won the Great British Long Jump (GBLJ) by flying from 8 SUSSEX LIVING | March 2019

Caernarfon to Wattisham, a distance of 231 miles. He was running a successful hot air balloon business when his sight began to fail but a year later ran his first marathon, determined not to diminish his love of adventure and challenge. In 2006 he piloted a balloon up to 32,000 feet using a builders bag instead of a basket to save weight, joining just six other pilots who have flown over 31,000 feet and the same year set five records for British hot air balloon duration flights. He was awarded the Royal Aero Club Bronze Medal by HRH Duke of York a year later and again won the GBLJ record using a home built basket. Not one to take things easy, Mike trekked across the Arctic to the geographic North Pole in 2010 to raise funds for Blind Veterans UK, who provide blind and partially sighted ex-service men and women with rehabilitation, emotional support, training and practical advice.

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Mike’s partner, Deborah Day is equally committed to adventure; she was an elite marathon runner and successful triathlete, competing in 29 races and then gained her pilot’s licence in 2013. The same year, she took part in the Queen’s Cup Air Race and won the Counties Challenge Trophy and the year 10 SUSSEX LIVING | March 2019

Mike lost 85% of his sight due to a rare genetic condition; before this he was a pilot in the Royal Navy and flew gliders before taking up ballooning

after won the Addams Sparks Trophy for balloon pilot of the year. She won the GBLJ that year with a distance of 212 miles and in 2016, her GBLJ entry took her along the south coast from Eastbourne to near Crediton in Devon in an ambitious flight that took her south of Brighton and over Selsey Bill. She gained her Commercial Pilot Licence in 2017 and the same year won the GBLJ flying from Selkirk, Scotland to Woburn in Bedfordshire, a distance of 264 miles. Deborah and Mike’s long history of endurance training and achievement on ground and air will stand them in good stead for the ambitious challenge they face this summer. They will have to train for gas ballooning, distance running, swimming, altitude and low temperature acclimatisation and ocean survival, where they will acclimatise against cold water shock in case they have to land in the sea. Although their basket will have a cover to keep them dry, temperatures could plummet at night so they are going to test sleeping in the basket in the Alps for three days to acclimatise themselves to cold. Strangely, one of the most challenging aspects of the flight will be to remain still in such a confined space for such a length of time; with an approximate average speed of 30 knots per hour, the flight could take anything up to ten days depending on wind speed. The balloon is a Roziere, which will be filled with 85% helium and 15% warm air; it can take a couple of hours to fully inflate to its 85ft height. Depending on weather, the couple will fly at altitudes between 500 and 16,000 feet. Although they won’t be utilising the jet stream during their flight, it does drag a lower air stream underneath and it’s a steady westerly that they will need to take them across the Atlantic. They are intending to take off from Quebec City in Canada and if the wind direction is favourable, they may head to Eastern Europe but they don’t know where they’ll land. Ballooning is entirely dependent on the wind direction; the only control is over altitude and this is what makes it such an interesting way to fly. With no light pollution over the Atlantic, the night skies should make an extraordinary spectacle, with shooting stars aplenty; Debbie will be using a drone and lightweight adventure camera to capture footage of the flight as they travel. Mike and Deborah will be attempting several records during the flight; the ladies pilot duration record will be broken after 75 hours and Deborah aims to capture the ladies distance record as well. She will be the first lady to captain such a flight and Mike will be the first registered blind person to crew on a flight like this. If they reach an altitude of 23,000 feet,

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Ballooning is entirely dependent on the wind direction; the only control is over altitude and this is what makes it such an interesting way to fly Twitter. Because they don’t know where they’ll be landing, they are dependent on people to retrieve them and the balloon on the ground and already have friends in Ireland and the UK to help if they land there or on the mainland. Mike and Deborah will be taking six 80L tanks of helium and the equivalent weight in sandbags so they can jettison environmentally friendly sand when each tank empties instead of the polluting tanks. They will drop nothing that isn’t biodegradable and solar panels will be used to power and charge equipment. From sunrise to mid afternoon the solar effect will be enough to keep the helium at the right temperature and they aim to travel mainly around 3 to 5,000ft altitude. During the flight, Deborah will aim to sleep after sunrise when Mike will take over, monitoring the flight with a specially designed talking computer. Although they will be sleeping in turn on a lightweight aluminium bunk, the

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early nineteenth century. In the early 1900s the village began to evolve into a holiday resort, with the development of the coastline gathering momentum in the 1930s. Today the seafront at Pevensey Bay is an attractive if eclectic mixture of Edwardian town houses, bungalows, shacks and caravan parks. The whole of the Pevensey area has a

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strong community atmosphere and is well served with local clubs and societies. Together, Natural England and Sussex Wildlife Trust jointly own Pevensey Levels and manage its conservation programme. The marshland area is home to many nationally rare plants and invertebrates, including the fen raft spider, and provides a natural haven for wild birds, flowers and animals. Due to its fragility, the site is not open to the public. Pevensey Castle dates back to AD 300 and was originally named Anderitum or Anterida. The oldest surviving stone is from the Roman period and, originally, the sea surrounded the fort on three sides. Having been stormed by a succession of Jutes, Saxons and Normans, William the Conqueror presented the castle to his brother Robert; who set about restoring the stonework. It somehow managed to survive several medieval sieges, as well as demolition orders issued by Queen Elizabeth I and Oliver Cromwell. JMW Turner made several paintings and sketches of the castle in the early part of the nineteenth century. During World War II the castle, which is now in the care English Heritage, became a lookout post over the channel for German aircraft. Spread out below the castle, Pevensey village offers a harmonious mix of weatherboard, tile-hung, flint and stone cottages, antique shops, traditional pubs and cafes. The

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Pevensey Court House Museum in the High Street dates back to the thirteenth century. Until 1886, the building was used as the local jail and the smallest town hall in England. The court room with dock, cells and exercise yard are still intact and the museum has an interesting selection of local history displays. The fourteenth century Old Mint House, replete with myth and legend, has recently passed into new ownership for renovation. Pevensey marks the starting point of the 1066 Country Walk, a thirty-mile footpath

which passes through a number of historical sites including Herstmonceux and Battle, as well as some beautiful countryside, before finishing up in Rye. Pevensey’s places of worship include the Anglican parish church of St Nicolas and the Wesleyan Methodist church. Pevensey Bay offers a choice between the Holy Rood Catholic church, the Free Church and St Wilfrid’s. Unsurprisingly, given its nautical history, Pevensey Bay is a haven for sailors. The thriving sailing club offers several classes of boat and has a full

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Embarking on a self-build project can never be taken lightly. Factor in wet weather, heavy soil and a densely forested plot of land in the remote part of a forest, and even the most committed budding project manager will be tested to the limit. This was the case for Anna Gregorek and her husband Andy who constructed a holiday home in beautiful woodland. The couple first discussed building the property back in 2010, before their two children, Aurelia and Athena, had arrived. But it would be a long and challenging journey before their dream became a reality. They spent a lot of time travelling back and forth to visit Anna’s parents just down the road from the site. Anna was keen that she and Andy had a place to escape to, “we both work full time in London, and there was plenty of travelling toand-fro to see my parents,” says Anna. “After a lot of discussion we decided to take the plunge and build a property nearby.”

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The open-plan living space is minimal and unfussy with muted colours, timber flooring and an inset wood burner

Gifted with a piece of her parents’ land, Anna and Andy made plans for their new home. The pair enlisted a local architect and family friend to design an eco-friendly house that would blend into its surroundings. “Eco elements were a key part of the brief,” comments Anna. The couple both felt strongly that the house should be as energy-efficient as possible, particularly as securing planning permission to clear and build in the middle of the forest depended on it. As a result, the eco-friendly features include an air source heat pump, a borehole for fresh water, solar panels, photovoltaic panels, a sedum moss roof and wood-burning stove, which means that the underfloor heating rarely needs to be turned on. Almost every aspect of the house was designed with a nod to nature – even the way it looks. “The rather spiky edge appearance of the building’s jagged, mono-pitched roof picks up the silhouette of the pine trees,” says the architect. “This project was about reflecting the forest around us, not taking away from it,” Anna elaborates. On the ground floor, a bedroom, shower room and open-plan living space have just the right amount of luxe detailing to be comfortable and airy. Floor-to-ceiling windows and southfacing bi-fold doors lead out to a covered terrace, creating an inside-outside feeling in the summer. The two bedrooms upstairs cantilever outward, with windows that provide a great view of the wildlife among the trees. After planning permission was granted in late

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2012, Andy and a friend spent the majority of the summer of 2013 readying the site for the build, which officially started in May 2014. “The clearing is down a small, private road and it was necessary to create a separate track to access it,” explains Anna. Living 250 miles away during construction meant that Anna and Andy had to rely on the architect and family to check in on site. The couple travelled down as much as possible but with new babies arriving and jobs to hold down, it was less than they would have liked. Construction was slow at first, with bad weather seriously hindering progress.

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ne of the features of seasons that commonly produce poor weather is that ‘Them Indoors’ divert their attentions to indoor activities such as making things. On the plus side, if they take up new crafts, they tend to seek out specialist classes to upskill them in their chosen art form and this can have unexpected benefits. ‘Him Indoors’ has recently decided to learn drawing, and his teacher happens to do rather lovely pet portraits. He got ‘Her Indoors’ a great oil painting of my apprentice, Teddy, for Christmas, and a second portrait, of yours truly, has been commissioned for her birthday. What nicer thing could they chose to spend their money on? ‘Her Indoors’, on the other hand, has dabbled in stained glass, and when she decided to do a round window for the bathroom, I had high hopes that I would be immortalised, like a deity, gazing down in all my translucent glory on the family ablutions, but in an act of not inconsiderable treachery, she decided to portray swallows skimming the summer fields instead. What’s that all about? Things improved however, when she did a workshop on needle-felting,

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and there is a very handsome Border Terrier adorning the bookshelves in the dining room. It took her ages to make so I’m guessing we won’t be seeing the addition of a miniature Teddy any time soon.

She thought I could do with a nice jumper. I was a bit doubtful about the effect on my street credibility When the Juniors were little, ‘Her Indoors’ devoted her creative efforts to making things for them. ‘Junior Him’ reckons that hand-knitted jumpers have given him a life-long aversion to woollies, making him come over all itchy before he’s even put them on. However, now that the younger family members have been suitably scarred for life and have left home to carry their traumas into the wider world, ‘Her Indoors’ has turned her attention to me and Teddy. He has so far escaped with

a hand knitted bandana; red with a fetching beige paw print design. Recently however, she thought I could do with a nice jumper. I was a bit doubtful about the effect on my street credibility, but, in fairness, she came up trumps with a fetching little number in brightly coloured stripes. It’s ideal for chilly morning buggy rides, although best avoided in wet weather as it suffers from the sagging problems previously associated with hand-knitted swimwear, for those old enough to remember this affront to humanity. However, my buggy illustrated how practical skills can be dubiously employed. When we first had it, I kept trying to stage my own exits, and ‘Her Indoors’ had to act swiftly to catch me, which was all good training for her reflexes. Anyway, ‘Them Indoors’ combined their efforts to come up with a fiendish securing device so I can’t escape, although it’s probably an infringement of my civil liberties. Still, now that March is upon us, things will soon be picking up in the garden with attention diverted elsewhere, meaning Teds and I will be safe for a bit. Roll on the good weather! l

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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 Lucy’s childhood was one of extreme poverty in rural Illinois when she often went hungry and was ostracised because of it by the other children at school. She was cold, too, and used to stay on at school to do her homework just to be in the warm. Perhaps her parents were unaware that they were not bringing up their three children in a way that would let them function properly in the wider world, perhaps not, and there are suggestions of physical abuse. Lucy eventually goes to college, and doesn’t find it easy, although in the end she becomes a writer. She only sees her mother one more time, nine years later, after the time in the hospital. This is delicately written, in a series of both critical and sympathetic snapshots, and was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.

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by Elizabeth Strout (Penguin Random House) This is quite a short book. The narrator finds herself in hospital for several weeks after a minor operation goes wrong in some unspecified way. She has a husband and two children at home, about whom she worries, but one day she wakes to find her estranged mother sitting at the end of the bed. What follows is a tentative re-engagement.

Lucy’s childhood was one of extreme poverty in Illinois when she often went hungry

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by Simon Wills (White Owl) Many years ago I illustrated a book on trees, so I have looked at this with a particularly critical eye. My verdict? Superb! Twenty-eight different trees are listed, and the facts about them are unusual and intriguing. It was once believed that willow trees could uproot themselves and walk about at night, that rowan trees protected you from lightning, and that sleeping under a yew tree could make you so ill that you could even die. Monkey puzzle trees have been around since dinosaurs stalked the land, although they were only introduced here in 1795, and the sycamore is not a native either and arrived in the fifteenth or

THE TIDDLER STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK

by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Alison Green Books) This is aimed at 3 – 7 year olds (although some sections will need the help of someone older). It’s based on the Tiddler book, by the author of The Gruffalo. Tiddler is the smallest fish in the shoal, who is always late for everything. But despite being little, he has a big imagination and an awful lot of cheek, and he comes up with the most outrageous excuses for his tardiness. Tiddler manages to be original with extraordinary regularity, until something dramatic really does happen… What I love about the pictures is the way each animal has a different expression.

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sixteenth century. The best ink used to be made from the galls on oak trees, it takes 40 litres of Canadian maple sap to produce 1 litre of maple syrup, and small chips of hazel wood were used to purify wine. The book is wellwritten, and beautifully presented with some delightful photographs taken by the author. Simon Wills is a history journalist and genealogist, and has appeared on the TV programme Who Do You Think You Are?

A good buy for a rainy day or a car journey and would make an excellent companion piece for the original book. I’ve never reviewed a sticker book before, but this is great fun with lots of different activities. There’s colouring in, dot-joining to make a picture, copying a drawing from a grid, a wordsearch, odd ones out and other games. The stickers themselves are charming and used to provide answers to some of the puzzles. The solutions to all the sections are at the back; a good buy for a rainy day or a car journey, and would make an excellent companion piece for the original book.

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BLOOMING TIMES

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plants that, once established, require minimal care. An annual trim and feed will keep them happy. In open ground, hornbeam and hawthorn make large hedging plants. However, container planting will restrict their vigour, allowing them to be kept to a manageable size. Small, young plants establish faster than mature specimens – and they’re cheaper too! If the area is really breezy, protect plants with windbreak netting for the first year. A few permanent shrubs will give year-round colour and interest. Viburnums are tough and reliable – many varieties produce scented flowers from autumn to spring. Cornus is virtually indestructible and has good-looking foliage in

summer and vivid, colourful bare stems in winter. Unless you can offer sheltered, cool conditions, forget about acers as their delicate foliage is quickly damaged by sun and wind. Resilient sambucus has acer-like leaves and will cope where acers won’t. A trellis panel, firmly secured to a wall, gives scope for vertical gardening. Walls absorb heat during the day and slowly release it at night, so use this to your advantage. Climbing summer annuals such as rhodochiton, cobaea and ipomoea will quickly cover a wall, giving an exotic feel. Bulbs and bedding plants give blasts of colour for little effort. Summer bedding plants mostly prefer a sunny outlook, but violas, impatiens, nicotiana and many spring bulbs enjoy light shade. Experiment to see what works in your space and don’t be disheartened by the occasional disaster. If the site is sheltered, it’s possible to grow a few vegetables too. Use a large pot for climbing beans as they do better with a deeper root run. Tomatoes will enjoy the reflected heat from a wall. ‘Cut-and-come-again’ lettuce takes moments to sow and will keep on producing fresh leaves for months. Baby carrots, spring onions and radishes are perfect for containers. Sun-loving thyme, basil, sage and rosemary do well in pots. Some herbs are cooler customers. Parsley and chives quickly run to seed in hot locations – a lightly shaded spot will extend their lifespan. Mint comes in many different varieties. All types have aromatic, ornamental foliage and most will thrive in dappled shade.

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Garden furniture is an expensive outlay so think carefully before you buy. Balcony furniture has to remain in situ all year round, so a good-looking design is imperative. How do you envisage using your balcony space – just for recreational sitting out, or are you planning some serious gardening too? If the latter, choose a table that will be large enough to also use as a work surface. A protective table cover costs a few pounds and will transform a dining table into a potting bench within moments. The best modular-type furniture combines contemporary styling with clever space-saving features, with seating that stows neatly underneath the table when not required. Some garden benches have lift-off seats, providing useful storage underneath and lightweight folding furniture is ideal where space is limited. An exterior power supply gives scope for permanent outdoor lighting that will increase the year-

round usability of a balcony. A small, electrically-powered water feature will provide a relaxing backdrop and increase humidity – something your plants will appreciate, especially in hot weather. Water adds an exciting element to any garden – birds may even stop off to drink and bathe. Balconies come with challenging gardening conditions but there are plus points too. Marauding foxes and badgers won’t dig up your flowerbeds. Many aphids are low-level fliers who avoid venturing above a few metres. Pests and diseases are easier to control. Harmful moulds and mildews lurking in my neighbour’s garden today will invariably turn up in my garden tomorrow, but this scarcely troubles the balcony owner, who can smugly gaze down upon the hapless terra-firma gardener wrestling with potato blight. Balcony gardens are uniquely special places – personal little Eden’s suspended in the sky. l

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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS Baldwins Travel Solo Traveller Event Tuesday 2nd April, 6.30pm to 8.30pm A solo traveller does not have to be a lonely traveller – to find out how, why not visit the Baldwins Travel Solo Traveller event on Tuesday 2nd April. Taking place at the Depot in Lewes between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, you’ll have the opportunity to hear about a wide range of travel ideas geared towards people who need to travel independently – whilst meeting local like-minded travellers. Enjoy a drink while listening to some short presentations and then take the opportunity to speak to the Baldwins Travel team about your plans for 2019. Places are limited. Please contact 01273 472466 to confirm your space. The Depot, Pinwell Rd, Lewes BN7 2JS

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Mother’s Day Weekend at Hever Castle Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March Show mum you care with a decadent afternoon tea at Hever Castle & Gardens this Mother’s Day. Explore the historic Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, work up an appetite for a sumptuous tea with a wander around the stunning 125 acre grounds or let the kids run off some energy in the Tudor Towers adventure playground or the Acorn Dell natural play area. Afternoon tea options are available over the weekend in the Pavilion Restaurant and

a luxury afternoon tea will also be served in the beautiful wood panelled Tudor Suite in the Astor Wing adjoining the Castle on Mothering Sunday (pre-booking is essential for both options). Please note admission to Hever Castle & Gardens is required and is not included in the cost of afternoon tea. Normal entry costs to the Castle & Gardens apply. For more information and menu or to make a reservation visit www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on

Sat 30 & Sun 31 Mar

Hastings Beatles Day at White Rock Theatre, Hastings Sunday 7th April, 12.00 noon till 10.30pm This year is the 20th Beatles Day and looks like being the last, as the founder Pete Prescott is stepping down. It’s going to be the biggest event ever and will present over 90 acts on four stages playing The Beatles songs in rock, jazz, blues, funk, soul, pop, dance and more. From groups, solo acts, choirs which include beginners to world class musicians. Money raised goes to Macmillan Cancer Support and since Beatles Day began in 2000, it has raised over £275,000 to help people living with cancer in the Sussex area. For tickets and more information contact: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk/ Online/tickets-beatles-dayhastings-2019 www.hastingsbeatlesday.org.uk www.facebook.com/hastingsbeatlesday/

Crimes on The Nile at The Hawth, Crawley Tuesday 5th March, 7.30pm Following 2018’s sell-out smash hit Crimes Under the Sun, multi awardwinning theatre company, New Old Friends, return with another hilariously inventive comedy thriller. Belgian detective extraordinaire, Artemis Arinae, is enjoying a cruise along the Nile when tragedy strikes. The passengers and staff are suspects, the murder count is growing, will Arinae’s little grey cells identify the murderer in time? A cast of just four perform multiple outrageous characters, inventive set pieces and whisk the plot along in an hilarious evening. ‘Murder most fun’ British Theatre Guide, ‘A whodunnit romp’ The Stage Tickets: £19.50 (discounts: £17) available on 01293 553636 or www.hawth.co.uk

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Easter Flowers and Lunch at Horsted Place

Tue 9 April

Tuesday 9th April, 10.30am Enjoy a delightful morning at Horsted Place Country House Hotel near Uckfield where Clare Wilson of Riverside Flowers, Lewes, will be demonstrating some inspirational ideas for floral decorations for your home and table this Eastertime. Arrive for coffee at 10.30am and, after Clare’s demonstration, take your

seats for a delicious lunch with a glass of wine, perhaps followed by a stroll in the gardens which should be springing into life. A perfect day out with a friend. Tickets £40.00. To book call 01825 750581. Horsted Place Hotel, Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5TS www.horstedplace.co.uk

Open Day at Piddinghoe Pond with the Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club Saturday 13th April, 10am to 4pm Come and visit the ‘Jewel of Sussex’ and join the Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club on their tranquil lake. Have a go in a sailing dinghy or powerboat, with female and male instructors of all ages, sailing courses are great fun and popular with both adults and children. Become a member and have fun sailing on your own or with one of the recreational groups. You can even visit their Seaford clubhouse and café on the beach on Marine Parade, BN25 2QR. Where else on the south coast can you sit beside the sea, with a glass of something

Sat 30 Mar & 6 April

Tablehurst Community Farm Lambing Days

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Saturdays 30th March & 6th April Pull up your wellies and get out to your community farm, where the sheep barn is full of baby lambs for you to visit. The farmers will be on hand to tell you a little about what’s different and special about the farming at Tablehurst. The café will be open for breakfast and the Tablehurst barbecue will be in full swing at lunchtime. You can also visit the award-winning farm shop. Free Entry Tablehurst Farm, London Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DP (do not follow SatNav) www.tablehurst.farm 01342 823173

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April, 10am to 5pm Come to see exquisitely made jewellery, exciting ceramics, colourful glass, turned wood, Sat 6 bespoke furniture plus a variety of beautifully & Sun 7 made crafts. April At the craft shows visitors can meet the professional designer makers, and discuss how their designs are created, order special commissions or make purchases. If you love art and crafts this is an event you should not miss! Admission £3 Adults, Children Free Parkside (Horsham DC Building), Chart Way, Horsham RH12 1RL www.thesussexguild.co.uk

Arlington Stadium, Eastbourne Saturday 16th & 30th March, from 4pm The ‘Saturday Night Race Nights’, continue at Arlington Stadium, Eastbourne, for more action packed Oval Motorsport. Spedeworth Motorsports present two Triple Formula Feasts of racing featuring the combination of out and out full-contact banger racing combined with the pure racing finesse and speed of non-contact motorsport. It’s the very best of stadium motorsport brought to you by Europe’s leading promoters.

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Racing starts at 5:00pm for both meetings and turnstiles open at 4:00pm. If you haven’t been to Arlington Stadium before then this meeting is well worth a trip. The track ensures spectators are close to the action and facilities at the Stadium include two covered grandstands, one centrally heated, a licensed club house, catering stalls and toilets with disabled access. www.spedeworth.co.uk

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EDUCATION

A recent meeting with retired teacher Bob Chambers saw Sasha Kanal transported back to her school days where they discussed life, the universe and all things physics

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here’s no one more enthusiastic about science and the teaching of it than retired teacher Bob Chambers. And I should know. I in fact had the pleasure of being taught by this kindly, patient, knowledgeable man as a student in the late 80s. Back then, Bob’s passion for the subject and aim to make it fun for all his pupils shone through. It seems then that not much has changed, when I meet him to discuss his thoughts on physics and education in today’s world. Although officially retired in 2001, Bob has since tutored GCSE pupils in maths and physics to great success. “The best thing to witness as a teacher is when the penny drops for a student and they finally understand a concept they may have been struggling with. It’s the most wonderful feeling in the world for me and for them hopefully!” He smiles. Originally from the Midlands, Bob’s career started in the RAF as a radar fitter while doing National Service. After the RAF, Bob became a computer programmer and then systems analyst and moved to Sussex with his wife and two sons. It was then that he decided to study for a degree in Physics and Astronomy at Sussex University followed by a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), so he could go on and teach it. Why physics? I ask Bob. “I

wanted to study something that existed naturally and wasn’t ‘manmade’ so to speak. Physics has existed since the universe’s creation and its application a firm part of our lives on this planet,” says Bob. In fact Bob places great emphasis on relaying the importance of physics in everyday life to his pupils. “I always try to fire them up about the kind of jobs and careers they can do if they study physics. This puts the subject in context for them. It’s a simple premise but one that’s sometimes overlooked when teaching.”

The best thing to witness as a teacher is when the penny drops for a student The teaching of physics has changed a lot since the 1980s and Bob himself witnessed the shifts across the decades. “When I first taught, it was all about learning a law such as Newton’s Law and then experimentation to prove it. You built your knowledge on a Law of Physics and then used it. In the 90s this changed to more project-based teaching, where both social and scientific aspects of a topic such as ‘energy’ were examined.” And how to make a subject like Physics fun for young people today?

“The Royal Institution in London hosts fantastic, hands-on lectures for children aged 11-18 and the way they’re presented is just brilliant,” says Bob. “They are funny, practical and involving - the best way to teach science really.” “Not forgetting the wonderful physicists such as Einstein we can tell today’s kids about,” he continues. “Albert Einstein turned the world of science on its head and had such a colossal impact on physics – we can inspire children today with great thinkers and mavericks such as him.” And for a moment I’m transported back to a lesson in the science lab at my old school and want to learn those Laws again. Thank you Mr Chambers. l

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TO SHOPPING On a recent visit to the Orchards Shopping Centre in Haywards Heath, Lisa de Silva discovered more about this busy, vibrant community minded retail centre

hile the past decade has been a challenging time for much of the country’s retail industry, the Orchards Shopping Centre in Haywards Heath continues to buck the trend. With a strong mix of retailers, a bustling market and full calendar of community events, it is no surprise that the Orchards achieved close to a 5.5 million footfall in 2018. “I believe our success is down to the fact that we are so much more than just a shopping centre,” explains Centre Manager, Nicola Bird. “We run more community events here than any other known shopping centre in the country and they are all free of charge. It’s a great way to bring people in so they can see what a fantastic range of retailers we have, both in terms of national brands, like Marks and Spencer and Fat Face, as well as independents like Calliope and Locks & Cobblers.” The variety of retailers is impressive; from clothing, jewellers, and hairdressers to homeware, gift shops, beauty salons and eateries, such as the everpopular Bay Tree Cafe, serving the best Sussex has to offer. Another big hit with customers is the thriving weekly market which runs every Thursday to Saturday. “Our market continues to go from strength to strength,” Nicola tells me. “We’ve got two new street food stalls, Italian and Thai which are really popular and complement our other regulars selling cakes, bread, jewellery and rare plants, but the backbone of the market is Quality Fruits.” Quality Fruits was previously on the Broadway in Haywards Heath but can now be found selling fruit and veg every Wednesday to Saturday in the Orchards and on Saturdays customers can enjoy

a vitamin C boost with a drink from their fresh orange juice machine. Nicola is passionate about bringing the community together and making the Orchards a social hub where people can meet up and make new friends and has developed a full calendar of exciting events for 2019. “There is no charge for any of our events and our aim is to get people socialising and enjoy being part of the community,” she says. The calendar kicks off with a Mother’s Day Workshop on Saturday 30th March. Last year over 100 children came to the event and made or decorated a gift to give to their mums on Mother’s Day. A similar event is planned for Saturday 13th April, with

an Easter Workshop where children can enjoy festive crafting, before the big Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 20th April. Always a popular event, the Easter eggs are hidden in retailers’ windows and the children have to see how many they can spot. The Orchards also has a strong commitment to good causes and is a proud sponsor of Haywards Heath Rugby Club Minis, and is proud to support health and well-being in the community at large. What’s more, over the past five years the Orchards has raised over £20,000 for the Great Ormand Street Hospital charity. “We love raising money for good causes and from this year we’ve decided to change our charity on an annual basis. As 2019 is the centenary of Save the Children, we’ve chosen to hold

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a fundraiser as part of the centre’s Transforming Tomorrow campaign,” says Nicola. This exciting event will take place on Saturday 18th May with live entertainment on the green, pony rides, a disco dome, workshops, Spanish dancing and a Zumba-thon. The warmer summer months are a great opportunity to enjoy some local outdoor activities and this year the Orchards has a great range of events on offer. From 4-9pm on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June the centre is hosting the Power of Music weekend, featuring professional artists performing a vast array of music. Or for a more family-orientated day out, put Saturday 13th July in your diary for the annual Strictly Fun day, with an assault course and arcade games. Another date to add is 3rd August when Adur Concert Band will be performing. Another new and charitable event the Orchards are proud to be hosting this year is the Music Against Cancer celebration. Professional local singer Tania Rodd asked the centre to be the southeast venue for this national event which will include professional bands from all over the country coming along to sing. Music Against Cancer is on Sunday 18th August and all money raised on the day will be donated to St Peter & St James Hospice in Chailey. Orchard’s Beach Week marks its fifth year in 2019 and runs from Thursday

22nd to Saturday 24th August featuring large sandpits, Marco the Magician, Punch and Judy show, plate-spinning, magic tricks, large inflatable and a fun photo booth. “Marco is phenomenal,” laughs Nicola. “We couldn’t do it

We run more community events than any other known shopping centre in the country and they are all free of charge

without him. He makes it such great fun for everyone.” The last event in the calendar is the Orchards Christmas Festival on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November. It is a two day spectacular with back to back entertainment and the big Christmas lights switch on at 5pm. And if all of that wasn’t enough, Nicola has arranged some Spanish dancing from the local Spanish dance company, Alegria. The dancers will be flamenco dancing as well as showcasing Flamenco Fitness and everyone is welcome to join in the fun and bring a touch of Spanish passion into their lives. Alegria will be in the Orchards from 11am to 1pm on Saturday 27th April, 15th June and 14th September. “I wanted to bring in something a little bit different,” says Nicola, “to put a smile on people’s faces.” With the Orchards Centre Management team at the helm, and a new app in the pipeline, designed to highlight the best of the retailers offers, promotions and community events, the future is looking bright for the Orchards. l The Orchards Shopping Centre 10 St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH 01444 410620 nicola.bird@midsussex.gov.uk www.theorchardsshopping.com

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BEAUTY & FASHION

For Sara Whatley there is never a bad time to don a slipper – a cure all and comfort blanket, slippers bring her year-round joy

The Slipper Boot

Best reserved for the colder months of the year. Slipper boots can be anything from knitted with a thin sole to a full-on fur lined indoor boot which could be lightly worn outside.

or me, there is no slipper season. In fact, it’s permanently slipper season. Spring, summer, autumn, winter, they always find a place in my heart… and on my feet. You may have guessed, I am a big slipper fan. As soon as I’m through the door I kick off the shoes, slip on the slippers and feel myself instantly relax. They are a hug for the feet, a signifier that you’re home and safe and of course, they help to prolong the vacuuming duties! Of course, I presume that the rest of human kind is equally in love with slippers as I am, but if for some strange

reason there are still a few who need converting let me wow you with the immense array of slipper choice there is to behold.

Evening Slippers

For the ultimate in sophistication. Must be monogrammed and preferably in either animal print or velvet with a small clip-cloppy heal. Perhaps more fashion statement than comfort.

Fluffy Mules

Saucy, fun and frisky, these little numbers are not the most practical slippers but spice up special occasions no end. To my mind should definitely be adorned with diamante sparkles.

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Backless Slippers & Flip Flops I think of these as more of a warm weather slipper or something easy to travel with. Rollable or able to pack very flat, this type of footwear can go with you everywhere!

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BODY BUZZ

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WHAT IS IT EXACTLY? Walking netball is a slower version of a normal netball game. Netball literally done at a walking pace, designed to be open to all, regardless of fitness levels or age. The rules are clear and so are the health benefits! Walking netball uses a regular netball court as well as the official seven aside netball positions. A player must never have both feet off the ground at once, meaning no running or jumping allowed! Once a player receives the ball, they can only take one or two steps with the ball in their hands before they pass to their teammate or shoot

Walking netball uses a regular netball court as well as the official seven aside netball positions

Do you have fond memories of playing netball? If you’d like to try the sport again, but at a gentler pace, Sasha Kanal may just have the game for you

etball is thriving across the UK with record numbers of participants playing the game according to England Netball. The British national team is now ranked as one of the top two teams in the world, which has of course helped the sport’s popularity no end. Mainly a sport for women, men too are now taking up the mantel with their version of the game called ‘nets’,

also fast gaining recognition. Many of you lovely Sussex Living readers will remember playing netball at school with those all too familiar positions of goal defence and goal attack and not forgetting the excitement and pace of a really satisfying match. So what about those who are older, less fit and have a medical condition or perhaps some sort of physical impediment that stops them from running around a netball court with ease? Step in walking netball! Having evolved from a growing demand and trend for walking sports here in the UK, walking netball is now being offered across Sussex at sports clubs and leisure centres.

for a goal. Similarly, a player may only keep the ball in their possession for up to 4 seconds before they must pass it on or shoot again. BENEFITS As well as being a stepping-stone back into the regular game of netball after a long hiatus, the health benefits are not to be overlooked despite it being a slower pursuit. Although you only ‘walk’, it’s the pace of the walk that really reaps rewards and stacks up movement on your activity counter. Continually moving and stretching your limbs, as well as the mental agility and tactics required to try and win make it a great all rounder. Many players, especially those who wouldn’t normally partake in a team sport due to its perceived faster pace, find the social aspect the most beneficial thing about it. Walking through the door to greet your team, a good warm up and then playing a game and communicating to each other, not to mention the rush of endorphins and you have a ‘match’ made in heaven! l

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up tennis or returning to the gym after a break. The rotator cuff tendons suffer a minor injury and become inflamed, as does the overlying bursa. The swollen tissue is compressed beneath the acromion bone causing pain.

SHOULDER

Tendonitis

Because we use our arms continuously throughout the day, shoulder pain is something that is near impossible to ignore. One of the common causes of such pain is tendonitis, as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Cameron Hatrick explains WHAT IS TENDONITIS? The term ‘tendonitis’ means inflammation of a tendon, usually as the result of an injury or a period of overuse. ‘Tendinosis’ means chronic degeneration of a tendon, usually as the result of repeated minor injuries failing to heal properly. Tendons are strong cords of tissue that attach muscle to bone and they help to move the joints when the muscles contract. In the shoulder the four main tendons attaching to the head of the humerus (the arm bone) are collectively known as the rotator cuff. They are covered with a bursa which helps the tendons to glide beneath the overlying acromion bone. This is why, in the shoulder, rotator cuff

The main symptom of shoulder tendonitis is pain, particularly when lifting the arm away from the side or when lying on it at night

tendonitis is also known as subacromial bursitis. As the pain is caused by ‘pinching’ of the inflamed bursa and tendon beneath the acromion it may also be called ‘impingement’. (Repeated episodes of tendonitis may lead to chronic damage and tendinosis or even tearing of the degenerate tendon.) WHAT CAUSES TENDONITIS? Tendonitis typically occurs after an injury to the shoulder, such as a fall, or after a period of overuse such as taking

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE TENDONITIS? The main symptom of shoulder tendonitis is pain, particularly when lifting the arm away from the side or when lying on it at night. Typically, you will have difficulty with activities such as putting on a jacket or removing a sweater. Some patients feel the pain when their arm is lifted a certain height and it reduces again when the arm is fully elevated. This is known as a ‘painful arc’.

HOW DO I TREAT TENDONITIS? Rest and activity modification are the first line of treatment. Avoid the activity which caused the pain and try to avoid those which trigger the pain, although this is not so easy when it’s your shoulder! Taking painkillers like paracetemol or ibuprofen also helps, as well as applying an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas to the affected area. Appropriate stretching and strengthening exercises will allow the inflammation to settle whilst maintaining the strength of the rotator cuff. Treatments such as physiotherapy or, occasionally, a steroid injection can be used to treat more persistent cases of tendonitis. Surgery is usually only recommended, after several months, if nothing else has worked. PREVENTING TENDONITIS Warming up correctly before regular sports or exercise will make your body ready for more vigorous activity, and also help to avoid injury. Cooling down and stretching after you finish will also help. If tendonitis is something you have suffered with in the past as a result of exercising or playing sport, you may be able to prevent it from recurring by using different equipment or asking the opinion of a coach about changing your technique. l

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CHARITY

IT’S ALL ABOUT CHARITY East Sussex Carers Launch Free Films and Workbook Local charity Care for the Carers, which supports unpaid carers across East Sussex, has launched its free Creative Writing workbook, designed for use by carers groups across the country, and also reveals a collection of short films featuring local carers reflecting on their experiences as carers.

East Sussex carers’ stories

The resources were produced as part of a project to capture the voices of this generation of carers, in a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Including poetry from local carers and writing exercises, the Creative Writing workbook was produced in collaboration with Care for the Carers’ Writer in Residence, Evlynn Sharp, who has been running workshops to support unpaid carers in the county to voice and share their stories through creative writing.

Care To Win for Chestnut Tree House Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for Sussex and collectively their Lottery players pay for one in four days of their hospice care services. Mrs R from Pevensey has been playing since 2012 and won the £1,000 prize in January 2019. She said, “I was absolutely knocked out, it was such a surprise to get the £1,000 cheque.” “I support the charity because of the fantastic work they do and the wonderful support given to patients’ families. I’ve lost two husbands that were both cared for by a hospice so I know how important hospices are. Thank you and I’ll keep on supporting you.” Join the Lottery and you will help to provide life changing hospice care for local children, week after week. You could also win a top prize of £1,000 every single week. Join today for just £1 a week at www.chestnutlottery.org.uk or call 01903 871842.

The short films contain many different experiences of caring, including Seerche, a former young carer, Hazel, who cares for her neighbour, and Chris, who has been a carer for more than 30 years, his entire adult life. The participants of the films were interviewed by unpaid carer volunteers, who received training from Heritage Eastbourne. Care for the Carers Director of Services, Jo Egan, says, “We hope that through sharing these stories more people will become aware of the number of unpaid carers out there, and people may be able to identify themselves as carers and seek support from us. We are excited to launch the workbook and films, so that other groups can benefit from the power of creative writing.” Thanks to generous funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, ExPat and Eastbourne Borough Council the workbook and films are free to access and use. The films and the workbook are available on Care for the Carers website now www.cftc.org.uk/blog/carers-launchcreative-writing-resources

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Bevern Trust’s Charity Golf Day The Bevern Trust’s charity golf day returns to Mid Sussex Golf Club on Friday 22nd March, raising vital funds for the Sussex disability charity. The golf day is expected to raise £5,000 giving profoundly disabled people in Sussex like James (pictured), the care and support to live their lives with more freedom and opportunity. Entering a golf team, donating an auction prize or sponsoring a hole is a great way to raise your business profile, demonstrate your company’s support for a local cause, whilst helping to make a difference to profoundly disabled people’s lives. Book your places today, email: elizabeth.lang@beverntrust.org

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Fairway Fundraising this Spring Mid Sussex Golf Club, Ditchling hosts a classic golf day on Friday 22nd March in aid of Lewes based disability charity, The Bevern Trust. Golfers are invited to sign up for just Â£69 each or Â£260 per four-ball and help the charity raise vital funds to care for people with profound disabilities in Sussex.

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A simple process of logic is all that it takes to solve each puzzle in this game. Put the numbers 1 to 9 in each vertical column and each horizontal line. Each number must appear only once in each column and line and in each of the 3x3 boxes in the grid.

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CLUES DOWN

1. Increased in amount (5) 4. Small falcon (7) 8. In the interval (7) 9. Emissary (5) 10. Computer device (5) 13. Sideways (7) 17. Annoy (3) 18. Mix (6) 19. Association (6) 20. Frozen water (3) 22. American port (7) 25. Harass (5) 28. Giraffe-like animal (5) 29. Cassock (7) 30. Lattice (7) 31. Hot and moist (5)

1. Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book (5) 2. Old-fashioned (5) 3. Aspiration (5) 4. Arouse (6) 5. Perfume (5) 6. Watercourse (5) 7. Faithful (5) 11. Oily fruit (5) 12. Rowing crew (5) 14. Wheel shaft (4) 15. Dodge (5) 16. Bright blue (5) 17. Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headgear (4) 21. Stops (6) 22. Plump (5) 23. Die away (5) 24. Ribbed cloth (5) 25. Shrub (anag.) (5) 26. Convulsive action (5) 27. Tendency (5) 4

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CROSS CODE

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of letters as you identify them.

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

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Robert Veitch and his cousin Louise Prieto set out to explore the hinterland of Heathfield. Join them on their ramble over the old railway line and across field and woodland

rom Newnham Way car park head south along the Cuckoo Trail. Ever so slightly downhill, it’s easy walking along this former railway line. There’s a pair of metal gates at the junction with Harley Lane and safety barriers precede the crossing of Old Ghyll Road. Shortly after is a nod to the past, a tip of the station master’s hat to the Cuckoo Trail’s previous incarnation. ‘Frenches Halt’ is definitely worth pausing for. “So impressive,” noted Louise, “I love the signal.” It’s easy to imagine how things might have been a century ago; puffs of steam and squealing brakes as the 5:15pm from Waldron and Horeham Road slowed in readiness to stop at Heathfield station. At the next junction, cross Ghyll Road using the Pelican Crossing, rejoining the trail on the corner of Treetops Way. A milepost marker precedes the crossing of Runts Farm Bridge. Then it’s under the bridge at West Street Lane. 250m later peel off to the left, before the bridge over Tubwell Lane. Walk up the hill to the junction with the B2203.

Fallen trunks and multitudes of exposed roots precede the intersection known locally as ‘five ways’ Cross the main road carefully, ambling downhill into Sicklehatch Lane, all the way to the bridge over Waldron Gill. 75m beyond the bridge turn sharp left into Sapperton Wood. Once past the metal gate bear right at the fork, and follow the path north, hugging the barbed wire on the right, heading in the same general northerly direction at the fingerpost. It’s a little soft in places amongst the chestnut trees, but it firms up as holly supersedes the chestnut. Fallen trunks and multitudes

of exposed roots precede the intersection known locally as ‘five ways.’ Head north, indicated by the ‘Wealden Walks’ sign, over the fallen silver birch towards a pair of stiles, 100m apart. A short jaunt uphill leads to a wooden 5-bar gate. Beyond the gate and a wooden shed, is a stile on the right. Over this, the path leads downhill diagonally across the field into the hedge and a stile. Keep right in the next field, wandering downhill to yet another stile. Once over this, turn left, then right, following the track across the dam, keeping Old Mill Pond on the left. Turn right at the bird box by the wooden gate, then across the field towards the drive. Follow the drive uphill, turning left onto Nettlesworth Lane, then 30m later crossing the stile on the right. In the distance is the spire of All Saints Church, Old Heathfield. A glorious sight whatever the weather. “That’s so beautiful,” eulogised Louise. “I’m so glad I’ve come out on this walk.” There’s a rather wobbly stile to clamber over, but overall, it’s a lovely uphill jaunt to the kissing gate in the iron fence. Turn left and amble to the end of the drive, to the junction with Church Street. Turn left and walk downhill, on the right of the road towards any oncoming traffic. After 200m bear right into Weaversbrook Lane keeping the sandstone perimeter wall of Heathfield Park on the right. Where the road turns sharp right, the path heads into the woods by the black and white chevron. After the stile the going underfoot may be squelchy and sticky along the left side of the field all the way to the next stile. Keep left in

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the next field, all the way to the following stile, then downhill to the bridge. Once up the steps created by exposed tree roots keep going to the broken, disused stile. Turn right onto the tarmac drive and follow it for almost half a mile to the junction with Sandy Cross Lane. Turn left and walk to the main road. Cross carefully and trot down the steps. Then wander downhill to rejoin the Cuckoo Trail at the Old Ghyll Road junction, hopefully looking reassuringly familiar. Turn right and head north. Suburbia returns suddenly as the back gardens of Heathfield populate all views. Back at the car park it was time to reflect… “This was time well spent, such lovely surroundings, I found a new kind of love,” smiled Louise, “…walking around Heathfield!” l

Robert has tested the route personally, making sure it is 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

Distance: 5¼ miles Walk Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes Stiles: 9 Map: Explorer OL25 Refreshments: Take your own, or treat yourself in Heathfield Parking: Free parking at Newnham Way car park

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

The Heathfield Tavern recently opened under the new ownership of local family run pub group Ridley Inns. Adele Trathan paid them a visit to find out more about this exciting new venture

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nless you are an ostrich and have your head in the sand, it won’t surprise anyone to hear that most public houses up and down the country haven’t had an easy time of things for many years. So, it’s always great to hear some good news regarding local pubs! Well, you heard it here, The Heathfield Tavern has been taken on by the thriving local family run business - Ridley Inns. The Ridley family established themselves at The Cock near Ringmer, and have built an enviable reputation for quality food and drink that attracts people from all around the area. Then nearly five years ago they took on a second pub and became proud owners of The Highlands Inn in Uckfield. This landmark pub had closed after years of unreliable management but after substantial investment they breathed new life into the establishment. Family run and family friendly, the menu offers traditional pub food with seasonal specials menu and is renowned for consistently delivering excellent food at affordable prices. Along with Harvey’s beers, guest ales and lagers, customers can also enjoy a wide range of gins, spirits and highly drinkable fine wines. Now they are embracing the winning formula they have built, and have expanded again by taking on another local pub that had sadly closed its doors last year. The Heathfield

Tavern (formerly known as The Prince of Wales) is the only public house near the centre of the lovely market town of Heathfield and they want to bring it alive again for locals and visitors alike. Using their skills of management and giving the same attention to detail, by providing good quality food and delivering consistent service, it is sure to be a success. When I visited on the first weekend of opening I found a warm and welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and an inviting bar and restaurant. A central wood burning stove separates the bar and restaurant areas and the kitchen is open view to the restaurant which means you know your food is being freshly prepared and cooked – right in front of you! As with the sister pubs, the menu offers delicious, high quality food to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, all home-made and locally sourced. Whilst I was there some very tasty looking ‘pies of the day’ were being

prepared and other offerings on the menu include favourites such as ‘Sussex smokie’ and beer battered fish and chips as well as the specials menu which changes regularly to offer seasonal variety. The grill menu tempts you with a selection of steaks and burgers including a ‘Funky Fungi’ with portabello mushroom and stilton or ‘Texan’ with Monterey jack cheese, BBQ sauce and onion rings. Sunday of course, is all about the classic roasts which Ridley Inns are well known for, succulent meats with all the trimmings and seasonal vegetables and at £12.50 great value too for such quality food. Although of course, they do offer a variety of other options for all diners including vegetarian and vegan. This winning family formula has bucked the national trend by proving success and growth is possible in the pub industry by focussing on delivering what customers want. Why not pop along and enjoy a warm welcome, great hospitality and delicious food in one of Ridley Inns? l The Heathfield Tavern, Station road, Heathfield TN21 8DR

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FOOD & DRINK

PERSIAN

Jewelled Rice

Dramatic in its brilliant colours from saffron, barberries and pistachios, this elegant Persian jewelled rice can be served as a main course with a simple roast chicken, or served as a side dish. Barberries, once used in cooking in medieval England, are available from Iranian food shops, where they are sold dried and known as zereshk. They have a very tart flavour and need de-stemming and rinsing before using. This dish can also be served cold SERVES

INGREDIENTS 75g (10oz) basmati rice 18 -20 saffron threads 1 tblsp boiling water 1 rounded tsp cardamom pods 1 rounded tsp coriander seeds 40mls (1 1/2 floz) olive oil 25g (1oz) barberries 50g (2oz) dried cranberries 100g (4oz) raisins 50g (2oz) pistachio nuts, peeled Salt & freshly ground black pepper

METHOD Wash the rice in several changes of cold water and drain well. Mix the saffron with the boiling water and leave to stand for 10 minutes.

Add the rice to a large pan of salted 2 boiling water with the cardamom and coriander. Bring it back to the boil

and boil for 8-10 minutes, when the rice should be soft on the outside but still firm in the centre. Drain in a colander.

Put the oil in a pan, add the 3 barberries, cranberries, raisins and pistachios over a medium heat and

saute for 1 minute to plump up the fruits. Stir in the rice along with the saffon liquid, season well and mix until piping hot. Serve. Advance preparation: only if serving cold, make the jewelled rice up to 1 day before, cover and chill. Do not reheat cooked rice or freeze.

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Lewes The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+, meets in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. Meetings also in Brighton, Burgess Hill and Horsham. www.thegroup.org.uk

BMI The Esperance Hospital, Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BG Free mini consultations for hernia repair. Take the opportunity to talk to our expert. Booking essential 0800 157 7762 info@bmihealthcare.co.uk

Wednesday 6 March, 11:00-15:00

Bonhams Jewellery and Fine Art Valuation Day

Friday 8 March, 19:30-21:30

East Hoathly & District Preservation Society

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Understanding Dementia Mill View Care Home, Sunnyside Close, Dunnings Rd, East Grinstead RH19 4QW Dementia specialist Dr Nori Graham will be covering a number of topics to help you understand what it’s like to live with dementia, as well as offering some practical advice. To find out more and book your free place call: 01342 887803, email: amy.blackmore@careuk.com www.careuk.com/mill-view

East Hoathly Village Hall, Church Marks Lane BN8 6EQ An English History of Freedom talk by Andy Thomas, shines a light on England’s most significant fights for ‘freedom’ and the movers and shakers behind them. £4 for non-members. Toni Whewell, 01825 872460, toni. wilkinson@btconnect.com Saturday 9 March

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Chailey Repair Café Chailey Village Hall (next to the Five Bells Pub) BN8 4BE Anyone can bring along broken items or clothing needing repair from home, and have a cuppa and some cake while they wait. (2nd Saturday of every month.) Free of charge – although a donation towards running costs is invited. chaileyrc@gmail.com

Saturday 9 March, 11:00-16:00

Mansion Market

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA Celebrate spring with a visit to this interesting and unusual market held in and around a beautiful 18th century mansion. Crafts, clothing and more. Puppet shows, all-day cafe, taster therapy sessions. Free

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Paws and Claws Book Fair

admission and car parking. 01342 824944.

Town Hall, Lewes BN7 2QS 1000’s of secondhand, rare, readable and collectable books. 50p admission. 01273 477555.

Saturday 9 March, 14:00-16:00

Sing-along-a-bingo

Saturday Social, Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield TN22 5DJ A supportive, safe and caring gathering for people living with dementia and other care needs. No need to book – just turn up. 01825 760176 01825 605030.

Saturday 16 March, 17:00

Back to Basics Bangers Arlington Stadium, near Hailsham BN27 3RE www.spedeworth.co.uk Sunday 17 March

East Sussex Cyclist Touring Club: 50km in 2½ to 3½ hours

Saturday 9 March, 19:00

Civic Centre, Uckfield TN22 1AE Including tributes to Elvis and Roy Orbison. Tickets £19 www.civiccentreuckfield.com 01825 769694.

Dicker Village Hall, Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker BN27 3PS (Grid Ref: TQ 556102) Cycle Touring Event. Not a race, for all cyclists. Free drinks and cake offered at start and finish. Donations Invited. Entry: £2. www.eastsussexctc.org.uk 07838 974059.

Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March, 18:30

Sunday 17 March, 09:30-14:00

Rave On – Buddy Holly Tribute

Beacon Academy Performing Arts Department Stages Disney’s Aladdin JR

Beeches Main Hall, Beacon Academy, North Beeches Road, Crowborough TN6 2AS Beacon Academy Performing Arts department is staging a whole school production of Aladdin JR., a magically updated version of the Academy Award-winning Disney musical and spectacular West End show. Email events@beacon-academy.org to purchase tickets at £5 each. Licensed bar and interval refreshments. www.beacon-academy.org

East Dean & Friston Antique Collectors Fair

Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 March

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat The Hawth, Crawley RH10 6YZ Starring Jaymi Hensley from Union J as Joseph www.Hawth.co.uk 01293 553636. Saturday 16 March, 10:00-12:00

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Big Park, Peacehaven BN10 8RH If you’re not using your bike because of dodgy brakes, badly adjusted gears or soft tyres, then bring it for a check-up! We have the skills, tools and enthusiasm to carry out a full safety check, basic repairs and maintenance. Free – but donations welcome. www.cycleseaven.org.uk Saturday 16 March, 10:00-16:00

East Dean Village Hall, Village Green Lane BN20 0DR An exciting collection of stalls selling silver jewellery, porcelain, treen, clocks and watches, paintings and other interesting collectables and memorabilia. 01323 423137. Monday 18th March,19:30-21:30

Sussex Industrial History with Geoffrey Mead St Saviours Hall, South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4PA Association of Sussex Folk Evening

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Wednesday 20 to Sunday 24 March

Dazzling Daffodils

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Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Be dazzled by the bright sight of thousands of daffodils and find out more about the cheery spring bloom with free garden tours. Normal admission fees. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224.

Surviving or Thriving: An Exhibition on Plants and Us

Thursday 21 March, 19:30-21:30

Saturday 23rd March, 09:30-11:00

Sussex Wildlife Trust Eastbourne Regional Group Event Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1UE An illustrated talk Wildlife in Vercors, France by Phil Gardner, Naturalist and Photographer. £3.00 for SWT members, £4.00 for visitors – all welcome. Janet Nott, Secretary 01424 777291 secretary-swteastbourne @hotmail.co.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ whats-on Friday 22 March, 19:00

Beacon Academy Quiz Night Beeches Main Hall, Beacon Academy, North Beeches Road, Crowborough TN6 2AS Grab a team and join the fun, interactive rounds and brainteasers from ace Quiz Master Reg Sansbury! Tickets £5/head or book your table for £30 (maximum 8 people). All proceeds go directly to the school.

Wakehurst Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Exploring the state of the world’s plants. www.Kew.org/wakehurst

Jumble Sale

St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Wide variety of items – books, bric a brac, clothing, toys, etc. Charity event in aid of St. Barnabas Fabric Fund. 40p adults, children free. All welcome. www.worthparish.org, 0300 111 8150. Saturday 23 March, 14:00-16:00

Magic Show

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Catrin Woodruff, Paul Kelly and Daniel Jordan and Hailsham Symphonia. Adults: £15.00; Under 18s: £7.50 Marion Ponting 01323 442091 ponting522@btinternet.com www.hailshamchoral.org Thursday 28 March, 19:00

Dine Around the World La Locanda del Duca, 26 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne BN21 4NS Charity fundraising evening for the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital. Fabulous Italian cuisine: 3 courses plus coffee – £25. Friends Office, 01323 438236 esh-tr.friendsdgh@nhs.net www.friendsdgh.org.uk Saturday 30th March

Tablehurst Community Farm – Lambing Days Tablehurst Farm, London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP (do not follow SatNav) Pull up your wellies and get out to your community farm, where the sheep barn is full of baby lambs for you to visit www.tablehurst.farm 01342 823173. Saturday 30 March, 17:00

National Banger Micro Madness Arlington Stadium, near Hailsham BN27 3RE www.spedeworth.co.uk Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 March

Mother’s Day Weekend Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Spoil mum on Mother’s Day with

a memorable family day out and afternoon tea. Craft workshop for young visitors to make that special gift to take home and a celebration menu in the restaurant. Charges apply – pre-booking essential. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224. Sunday 31 March, 09:00-15:00

Antique and Collectors Fair Horam Village Hall, A267 Horam, Heathfield TN21 0JE

Refreshments, Breakfasts. Plenty of parking. Entry: £1.00 a_fenner@sky.com 07899 996568. Sunday 31 March, 13:30-22:30

RNLI Newhaven: 6th Sovereign Seas Folk Festival Newhaven Social Club, 2 - 4 Chapel Street, Newhaven BN9 9PN

The masterful music entertainment is being condensed to just one day this year. Tickets: £10 for the afternoon and £8 for the evening, all-day ticket only £15. graeagle@hotmail.co.uk 01273 515964, bookable in advance.

April Tuesday 2 April, 18:30-20:30

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THE CONGRESS THEATRE IS BACK! Rock of Ages 8 – 13 April

80s Rock NEVER went away! with Antony Costa The Comedy About a Bank Robbery 16 – 20 April

The Solid Silver 60s Show 23 April

Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up and Rock 10 May

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Sat 9th March at Kidbrooke Mansion, Priory Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JB

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Saturday 6 April, 10:00-12:00

Dr Bike Seaford

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Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 April, 10:00-17:00

The Sussex Guild: Contemporary Craft Show

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Saturday 6 April to Monday 22 April

Easter Family Fun

Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Family entertainment throughout the Easter holidays including an Easter trail and craft workshops. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224. Saturday 6 April, 13:00-17:00

The Wartling & Herstmonceux Local History Group Exhibition Herstmonceux Village Hall, BN27 4JX A special feature on World War II with

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Hastings Beatles Day White Rock Theatre, Hastings TN34 1JX The 20th anniversary Beatles Day with over 90 acts on four stages playing The Beatles songs in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets; Adults £15, Children £7.50 on the door or from: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk/Online/ tickets-beatles-day-hastings-2019 www.hastingsbeatlesday.org.uk

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MONEY MATTERS

Surviving Tax Return January Robin Stevenson and his fellow accountants have survived tax return January, but who will heed their advice and get theirs in early next year?

s with most accountancy firms we have emerged from an extremely busy January. The reason January is so very busy is that since the introduction of self-assessment in 1996/97 the deadline for submitting tax returns to HMRC is 31 January, meaning long hours in the office and a rush to get everything finished and filed on time. Of course, we are prepared and fully expect a large volume of work in that period and we were almost all finished before deadline, which is somewhat better than some of the stories I’ve heard from other accountants. The worse of which seems to have been an accountant driving through the snow at 10pm on deadline day in order for the client to approve their tax return so it can be filed before midnight. I’m reminded of the football stories of desperate scrambles to get player transfers processed in time before the transfer window closes – mind you, I should imagine football agents get paid considerably more than tax accountants, so my sympathy only goes so far! Being accountants, we’re interested in numbers and I always look forward to HMRC releasing the tax return

filing figures. This year’s didn’t disappoint. Seemingly a record high of 93.68% of tax returns were filed before the deadline ended, with 700,000 being filed on the last day just beating the deadline. We contributed 139 to that figure which may seem a lot but maybe not when you consider that we accepted 18 new tax return clients on that last day and managed to prepare and file their tax returns before our tax team finally celebrated filing the last tax return and calling it a night at 7:45pm on 31 January. In previous years I’ve kept my own self assessment tax return back and made sure it was the last return we filed each year, a kind of signing off gesture if you like, but this year was different as I followed my own advice and filed it earlier in the week. My advice is not to wait until the last week, but actually file the return as soon as possible; not only does this help ease the pressure on the poor accountant in January but it could also prevent you paying too much tax. There were a number of tax return clients who provided their information in January and were due a tax refund, if we had received that information earlier then we could have claimed back that refund earlier and maybe even prevented too much tax being paid in the first place! Nevertheless, we accept that most people aren’t like us tax accountants, their world doesn’t revolve around tax legislation and tax returns like ours does. So, whilst we get excited about a new development in income tax or capital gains tax, normal people see their tax return as a chore and human nature will tend for chores to be dealt with at the last possible moment. This means that while we may ask, and sometimes badger, for information earlier in the year we know January will be ‘Tax Return January’ and we look forward to that moment when the last tax return is filed, we receive back HMRC’s acknowledgement, switch off the computer and lock the door before driving home with the satisfaction of a job well done. l

Money Matters is written by   Robin Stevenson CTA ATT TEP,  Head of Taxation & Private Clients, Swindells LLP Chartered Accountants  & Chartered Tax Advisers Tel: 01825 763366 As individual circumstances vary considerably from person to person, the views expressed in this article are meant only as a general guide, and any specific advice required should be sought from your own professional adviser or by contacting the writer at his place of work. No responsibility for loss resulting to any person acting as a result of any material in the above article can be accepted by the writer or Swindells LLP.

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