Sussex Living East November 2019 by Sussex Living

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November 2019

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LIFE IN THE MOAT HOUSE

CHEESE & WINE

PAIR TO PERFECTION

REMEMBRANCE

TWO STORIES FROM WWII

Dogs on

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Medical Detection Dogs A super-canine sense of smell

Anyone for Cheese and Wine?

Preparing for seasonal pairing perfection

Home Front

Old and new, entwined in the Moat House

Kindertransport

A story of hope in the face of adversity

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Remembrance in Forest Row

Two men who never met, united in eternity

Medical Detection Dogs

Bryony’s Kitchen

Bryony Hill’s pan fried pheasant and apple

Seaford Christmas Magic

A festive extravaganza comes to town

Christmas Choirs

Sara Whatley hits the hight notes!

Christmas Wreath

Get the greenery indoors

Food Banks

Where to find them, donate, and benefit

Spanish Flu

The lowdown on this little known pandemic

Clearwell Mobility

Keeping the South East mobile

Movember and Decembeard

Get hairy and help good causes

Almshouses

Housing and charity in one

Cheese & Wine

Southease to Lewes Walk

Editor’s Comment Bonfire night, Remembrance, ramping up to the festive season...November is a busy month! Read the amazing story of the life saving Medical Detection Dogs, get paired up with delicious cheese and wine and feel humbled by some incredible historic memories.

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ANIMALS

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While dogs have always been man’s best friend, good for our physical and mental wellbeing, Medical Detection Dogs use the animal’s amazing sense of smell to detect deadly diseases helping to save lives. Lisa de Silva investigates

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odour which dogs can be trained to identify. Today, the charity is involved in high level training of both Bio-Detection Dogs and Medical Alert Assistance Dogs. The Bio-Detection Dogs work in NHS ethically approved studies to detect various cancers by odour including urological, prostate and colorectal cancer. There have also been encouraging results using dogs to identify malariainfected individuals, while another exciting development includes their ability to detect conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease long before any symptoms emerge. The most recent research has centred on the identification of bacterial infections. With antibiotic resistance a growing problem, canine detection can help to detect specific bacteria as well as discriminate between bacterial and viral infections. Equally impressive are the Medical Alert Assistance Dogs trained to identify minute odour changes emitted prior to a medical emergency. The dogs alert their owners to any potential danger PICTURE: GARY NUNN

laire Guest co-founded Medical Detection Dogs in 2008 and this charity is at the forefront of pioneering research. As a psychologist specialising in animal behaviour, Claire always had a hunch that dogs could be trained to sniff out and identify minute odour changes created by disease. As every dog has the talent to sniff out one tiny teaspoon of sugar in two Olympic-size swimming pools, she was convinced this extraordinary ability could be used to help save human lives. As a result, Claire was responsible for the world’s first study of canine detection of bladder cancer by odour, published in the British Medical Journal in September 2004. When Claire’s own dog, Daisy started behaving strangely with her obsessively nudging her side, she consulted a doctor and tests revealed she had a very deep-seated breast cancer. Owing to the location of the cancer and Claire’s young age, the doctor felt that without Daisy’s help, the cancer would not have been found for several years. This experience confirmed Claire’s belief that all disease and conditions have a specific

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conducive to the safety of himself or the team he was working with and he was retired from the police force aged just 46 years old in 2013. “I went from doing a job I loved with lots going on to being stuck at home all day with no purpose. I was getting more and more depressed, my wife was constantly worried about me and not knowing when I might go hypo(glycaemic) meant I didn’t have the confidence to leave the house in case I collapsed,” Jon confides. It was Jon’s wife who first heard about Medical Detection Dogs and the couple decided to start the application process. After visits to the charity’s training centre in Milton Keynes Jon was found to be an ideal candidate for a Medical Alert Assistance Dog and he was eventually introduced to 15-month old Labrador, Ralph. Ralph had been socialised by one of the charity’s puppy foster families but was not yet trained and work Medical Detection immediately began on teaching Ralph to identify Jon’s Dog Bea and her odour and any small change in his smell. Any change in trainer Becky odour and Ralph was taught to alert Jon that he was in danger of going hypo so he could take allowing them to take preventative preventative measures. action. These assistance dogs save lives Previously, Jon had been a regular Every dog has the talent to each and every day for those living with visitor to hospital but since getting conditions that include Type 1 Diabetes, sniff out one tiny teaspoon Ralph he has not had to go once in of sugar in two Olympic-size Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia the last three years. “He alerts me Syndrome (PoTS), severe allergies and up to fifteen times on some days and swimming pools other endocrine disorders. By warning maybe just three or four on others,” their owners of an imminent problem, explains Jon. “I now think Ralph is Medical Detection these dogs are not only helping to more accurate at helping to monitor puppy, Betty reduce hospital admissions and my blood sugar than the testing meter I ambulance callouts, but also restoring use and he’s saved the NHS thousands their owners’ confidence, independence of pounds as I no longer need hospital and quality of life. visits or ambulance call outs.” One person who credits his Medical Not only has Ralph had a positive effect on Jon’s physical health but his Alert Assistance Dog with both saving mental wellbeing has dramatically his life and giving him back his life improved too. “Ralph has given me is Sussex resident, Jon Goddard. A back my life. I now volunteer with Ralph former police officer, Jon sustained lifeat a local animal charity and I give local changing injuries when he was involved talks on the work of Medical Detection in a car accident when on call in 1998, Dogs helping to fundraise for the charity. With Ralph’s help leaving him with a number of complex medical conditions including Type 1 Diabetes. Despite his injuries, Jon continued not only can I get out every day, but my wife can now relax knowing he is looking after me.” to work in law enforcement until he began to lose his ability The dogs at Medical Detection Dogs are often donated as to tell when his blood sugar levels were too high or too low. puppies by breeders or animal rescue centres. There is a no This would often cause him to pass out and was clearly not kennel policy and the puppies live with local foster families while they are socialised. All breeds of dog can be trained, although the Bio-Detection Dogs tend to be gun dogs and it generally takes between 18 months to two years at a cost of £29,000 to train one dog. Jobi the Cancer Detection Dog

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As a small charity dog, Ralph with no government funding, Medical Detection Dogs relies on donations and volunteers. If you would like to get involved to help sustain their valuable research and training you can make a donation, organise a fundraising event or sponsor a puppy from just £5 a month. Organisations Ralph is more accurate at and groups can also request a speaker helping to monitor my blood who will come and sugar than the testing meter entertain you with videos and anecdotes (and often a dog) or you may even wish to become a volunteer speaker for the charity yourself. Even simply following and sharing social media posts can help to spread the word about the charity’s remarkable work. A final word from Kate Humble, one of the ambassadors of the charity, “The work of Medical Detection Dogs is both pioneering and game-changing. From training dogs to be life savers supporting those with life threatening illness, to researching the capability of dogs to pick up on very early signs of human conditions like cancer and Parkinson’s, the impact this charity and its dogs are having on human health is enormous. Medical Detection Dogs has proved, with scientific rigour, that dogs really are a human’s best friend.” l www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk

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This is the ideal time of year to really get stuck into the festive cheese boards, paired with just the right wine of course. Peter d’Aguilar gives us a quick lesson of cheese, as many have strong and complex flavours. In order to maximise the gastronomic experience, it is essential to choose a wine that will enhance rather than overwhelm or compromise the cheese’s characteristics. Regardless of whether the wine is light, heavy, sweet or dry, you can

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rest assured that there is a cheese out there somewhere that will match it to perfection. People have been consuming wine and cheese together since the dawn of time – or at least the earliest days of civilisation. Because the two complement each other so well, it may be tempting to believe that any old combination will do. However, some careful research and planning is needed to achieve the perfect fit. Why is it that certain wines work so well together with particular cheeses? As soon as the cheeseboard starts to circulate, many people automatically reach for the bottle of red but this is not always the best pairing. Bold, heavy, red wines are great with aged cheese like a mature cheddar. On the other hand, white wine can provide an ideal accompaniment to soft creamy cheeses. As white wines are lower in tannins, they complement gentler flavours without overpowering them. White wine, especially the sweeter versions, are particularly well suited to blue cheeses, as its lighter notes enhance the saltiness of the cheese without

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detracting from its full-bodied flavour. Let’s look at some specific examples. For instance, in the case of cheddar, much depends on the strength of the cheese. A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec with their bold flavours will hold up well against a sharp and mature cheddar. Conversely, a mild creamy cheddar will taste better when accompanied by a more delicate wine such as a Chardonnay. An oaked Chardonnay’s citrus and stone fruit flavours with hints of nuts also pair well with Gruyère. Soft cheeses with tangy rinds

Soft cheeses with tangy rinds unite perfectly with an aromatic white unite perfectly with an aromatic white – for instance Sauvignon Blanc. Brie’s rich, sensuous flavour combines beautifully with the crisp effervescence of Champagne. Whether served hot or cold, Camembert’s powerful flavour and creamy texture goes especially well with a crisp white or a clean sparkling wine such as Cava. A firm, nutty cheese like Gouda or crumbly British cheeses like

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Port is arguably the wine most closely associated with cheese

Wensleydale call for a bold partner to complement their intense flavour. Fuller-bodied wines rich in tannins such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah would make good partners. No pasta dish is complete without a generous sprinkling of parmesan, a quintessentially Italian cheese with a long and distinguished history stretching back to the Roman Empire. Whether served as a garnish or on its own, parmesan works well with a light white such as Pinot Grigio. Alternatively, the high acidity of a Prosecco will cut through the saltiness of this hard cheese. A classic Spanish cheese calls for

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a classic Spanish wine Manchego and Rioja! Sweet, creamy ricotta combines to perfection with a tangy German Riesling. The richness of a cheese fondue matched with an exotic Sauternes dessert wine is the perfect way to end a day on the ski slopes – or anywhere else for that matter. And then, of course, there’s Port. While Port is arguably the wine most closely associated with cheeses

of all types, its sweetness and thick body goes particularly well with a pungent, crumbly blue cheese such as Stilton – the classic Christmas combination. A Beaujolais and Greek Feta. Viognier and Jarlsberg. Monterey Jack and Merlot. Mozzarella and Pinot Grigio, goat’s cheese and Sauvignon Blanc. The possibilities are almost limitless, and we all have different taste buds and sensitivities to flavours. If in doubt, a simple, unoaked wine with a little residual sugar will go with just about anything. One thing is for sure – you can have a lot of fun trying out these combinations and with so many vineyards and cheese makers in Sussex creating fabulous wines and incredible cheeses why not discover some local ones of your own? l

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Pan-fried breasts of pheasant in apple sauce With the clocks going back last month autumn is well and truly here. Bryony Hill draws her inspiration from the local landscape after seeing a pheasant perched in her garden among the apple trees INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp oil of your choice (not olive oil) 1 large banana shallot or 4 small, round ones, finely chopped 4 pheasant breasts, skin off 15g butter 2-3 small, sweet eating apples â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Russets are ideal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; peeled and sliced thinly

2 tbsp Calvados (apple brandy) 150ml chicken stock 100ml single cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper

until soft but not brown.

stock, bringing gently to a bubbling boil.

Pour in the cream and 5 season with salt and pepper, stir and heat through.

Add the pheasant breasts 2 and cook these gently for Sprinkle over a little about 2 minutes. 6 finely chopped parsley and serve immediately with Turn the pheasant creamy mashed potatoes or 3 breasts over, stir in the mashed sweet potatoes to butter and the apples and which you have added a tiny

METHOD Heat a shallow frying pan then add the oil and simmer gently for a further 5 the shallots. Cook over a minutes, turning the breasts moderate heat, stirring every once more. now and then to prevent burning, for 5 minutes or

When the apple is 4 nearly cooked, add the Calvados and the chicken

grating of fresh nutmeg and a colourful veg, e.g. braised red cabbage, French beans or broccoli.

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Christmas Magic RETURNS TO SEAFORD ❄

The countdown to Christmas has begun; Seaford Town Council, and the Christmas Magic Committee have been working hard preparing for this year’s event, writes Sharan Brydon of Seaford Town Council

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fter the success of last year’s Seaford Christmas Magic, the organisers are keen to make this year’s extravaganza even bigger and better. This year’s spectacle is being held on Saturday 7th December from 10am - 5pm in Seaford town centre. It will combine the evocative sounds and smells of Christmas with entertainment and attractions for the residents of Seaford and beyond to enjoy. Live music will be ringing out from the main stage at the top of Broad Street throughout the day. Entertainers such as Jamie Morgan with Virginia Thorn, Rebecca Clay with Colin Hughes, Seaford Choral Society, Pop Up Singers, Megan Rose Mulpeter, SPRuNG, Concentus, Vocal Repertoire, Kings Church, Archway and more will be keeping the joyful Christmas spirit upbeat with a whole range of singing styles. Shannon Smith will host an exciting and eclectic mix of vocalists, musicians and other contemporary performances on the performance stage, just off Broad Street. The dramatic Stix Drummers will be very hard to miss as they perform around the town centre.

For families with young children, Santa’s Grotto will be found at Seaford Barn Theatre. Follow the trail through the craft market stalls as helpful elves direct visitors to a magical Christmas grotto experience where children’s eyes will light up in anticipation of meeting the great man himself. Lantern making is also hugely popular with young children. Coloured tissue papers, custom designed and cut stamps will be available in abundant supply at St Leonard’s Church Hall from 10am - 3:45pm. Even if it’s not

Children can take their lantern creations home with them possible to join in the parade at the end of the day, do pop along and make a lantern for free. The lantern parade is a highlight of the day, both for the children taking part and the onlookers. It begins the build-up to the switching on of Seaford’s Christmas lights by Father Christmas. Children can take their lantern creations home with them as the LED lighting makes them fun and safe to enjoy throughout the festive

period. The Christmas lights will be switched on at 5:00pm To top off an exciting day, sit back and relax at the Barn Theatre where Seaford Community Cinema will be showing Mary Poppins Returns, a U-rated film for all the family to enjoy. Booking is advised. Tickets are available online at www.seafordcinema.org and from the Tourist Information Centre at 37 Church Street. Free parking will be available in car parks on West Street, Richmond Road, East Street and Saxon Lane during the event. l More information: www.seafordxmasmagic.uk www.facebook.com/seafordchristmasmagic

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Sweet singing in the choir Sara Whatley, soprano, is looking forward to the festive run up to Christmas in her choir, and urges you to do the same

t some point in our lives we have all had a go at singing. It might have been at school, in the shower or round the campfire. It’s part of our history as humans, part of the oral telling of tales that entertained and passed on knowledge for many millennia. And happily, group singing is again becoming popular. I love singing. Take a deep breath, fill your belly, relax your shoulders and open your mouth… If you want to get technical there is a bit more to it than that, but it really can be that simple. The benefits of singing are numerous and quite astonishing: from the physical engaging in aerobic exercise and oxygenating your body, to the social; thinking; learning; relaxing; confidence building and even the neurological. Neural pathways are built between the right and left hemispheres of our brains as we sing, that is between the right feeling, imaginative, creative, musical, intuition, visualisation side and the left maths, facts, logic, linear thinking, sequencing, and analysing side. These connections are hugely beneficial to our overall thinking and being, attention and cognition, and connects us with our human qualities of emotion, creativity and love.

Endorphins are also released when singing, coming from the right side of the brain, making us happier, healthier and smarter. Many people love singing – some

in the car, some to their children, some on a stage in the spotlight and some with a group of like-minded people. All are great, but there is something particularly enjoyable about singing with others, especially at Christmas. I know, I know, it’s all still an age away, but in choir terms, it’s actually just around the corner and you better get practicing! I have sung in my local village choir for a while now – and in many other choirs before this one – and can contest there is always something very special about the run up to the festivities. Learning new arrangements to age old favourite carols and hymns is lovely, as are the silly hats, mince pies and glass of something mulled when it comes to the Christmas concert. I would urge anyone who fancies singing to have a look around and join your local group. There are so many places to sing in Sussex, so many brilliant choirs and small groups – even a few friends round a piano is a fun thing to do! Grab some bells and a triangle and ding dong, you’re away! l

Endorphins are released when singing, making us happier, healthier and smarter

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The Picture House Cinema and Restaurant, Uckfield ★ Our Picture House Membership and Gift Cards make great gifts for the film, food and arts lover in your life. The Picture House Cinema and Restaurant High Street, Uckfield TN22 1AS Box Office 01825 764909 www.picturehouseuckfield.com

AGA Oven to Tableware for the Festive Feast Sussex Green Woodworking ★ Woodland stool making weekend. Create a beautiful piece of furniture to last a lifetime. Learn age-old woodworking techniques in our woodland workshop. Delicious lunches provided. 07970 556006 www.sussexgreenwoodworking.co.uk

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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS Winter Walks at Bodiam Castle Weekends from Saturday 30th November to Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd December Winter walks in the fresh air, the magic

From Sat 30 Nov to Mon 23 Dec

of Father Christmas, festive lunches and hassle-free Christmas shopping await you at Bodiam Castle this December. Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Bodiam Castle this festive season. He’s taken up residence in the quintessential, medieval towers of the castle, which will make for a truly authentic experience and a world away from the commercial bustle of Christmas. To book online visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ bodiam-castle or call 0344 249 1895

Christmas at Drusillas Park From Saturday 23rd November It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Drusillas Park! Experience the magic first-hand as Santa Claus returns to his cosy Christmas Cottage once again. Bring your little elves to meet the big man himself, during weekends from 23rd November, then daily from 14th to 23rd

December. Continue the festive fun with Drusillas’ giant 24-foot Christmas Tree and a visit to the Husky Cave. Come and sip your mulled wine, tuck into a yummy mince pie and let Drusillas fill you with Christmas cheer! Located just off the A27 in Alfriston, Drusillas Park is open daily from 10am www.drusillas.co.uk

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Boutique & Artisan Christmas Gift Fair at East Sussex National Hotel Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st November, 10am to 4pm Why not look forward to your Christmas Shopping this year! Invite friends, shop, have lunch and enjoy this increasingly popular Gift Fair growing rapidly in reputation for the fantastic shopping experience offered, with a hand-picked collection of over 60 exhibitors offering top quality products, friendly welcome, fab atmosphere and great customer service. Ranging from Christmas Chic to Fabulous Boutique, Designers and Artisan Makers will be selling a huge array of gifts for the trickiest on your Christmas present list. From winter fashion and jewellery, gifts and toys, Christmas decorations and homeware, beauty products, artisan items to food and drink. The fair offers something for everyone, to suit every taste and every budget. Full details and chance to WIN £50 to spend at the Fair plus 4 ESN Spa Day passes - go to www.countrylifestylefairs.co.uk/20-21-nov-2019-xmas-fair Entry £5 10am-1pm and £4 from 1pm onwards Free parking, wheelchair and pushchair accessibility and amenities East Sussex National Hotel, Little Horsted, Uckfield TN22 5ES

Brighton Art Fair in Lewes Saturday 30th November, 10:30am - 6pm and Sunday 1st December, 10:30am - 5pm Brighton Art Fair will take place this year in Lewes Town Hall. Artists and galleries working in fine art will present their work in this selling exhibition of the highest quality. Featuring artists from Lewes and Brighton in addition to London and further afield, expect extraordinary

painting, sculpture, photography, print making and mixed-media. Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2QS (entrance on Fisher Street) Adult: £7.50 - EarlyBird now available: £5.00 or buy the Sussex Saver for £8.50 which gives you entry to Made Brighton and Brighton Art Fair. www. brightonartfair.co.uk/buy-tickets www.tuttonandyoung.co.uk

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The Herring Fair, Hastings Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November, 11am to 4pm The Herring Fair takes place on the Stade open space, in the heart of Hastings historic Old Town. Come and celebrate the undervalued ‘silver darlings of the sea’ in its many wondrous forms, from bloaters to buckling and kippers, and other seasonal fish. As well as delicious fish dishes, stalls will be selling various local produce, wines, ciders,

hot food and vegetarian options, with drinks to delight every palate with the bar run by Harvey’s. Admission is by wristband, costing just £1. Under 18s are free. There is also a Sunday Jazz Breakfast with Mike Hatchard and friends. Ticket price includes a famous Hastings hot fisherman’s roll. £13 adult / £10 child (with a paying adult) and includes a weekend wristband. www.visit1066country.com/fishfestivals

Sat 23 and Sun 24 Nov

Tribute Nights at Happy Days Café, Holmes Hill

Throughout Dec

Country & Western Evening on Friday 15th November, 7:30pm Elvis Evening on Saturday 14th December, 7:30pm Enjoy a fantastic evening at Happy Days Café and be entertained by top class tribute acts. This is an up close and intimate licensed venue at the Holmes Hill Estate on the A22, which is the ideal place to host parties and occasions such as Birthdays, Christenings and Wakes. Tickets for both Country & Western on 15th November and Lee Jackson as Elvis on the 14th December are £28 per person which also includes a one course meal plus an evening of fun and entertainment! To book call Jackie on 01825 872883 or email jjehu@outlook.com

St Michael’s Hospice Lights of Love Throughout December Dedicate a star or heart in memory of a loved one this December at St Michael’s Hospice’s Lights of Love services. Whether your loved one received the care of St Michael’s Hospice or not, young or old, local or further afield, all can be remembered with Lights of Love. There are nine locations across Hastings and Rother this year, all featuring their very own Lights of Love tree. Visit www.stmichaelshospice.com for more information, visit any of the Hospice’s shops, or request a Lights of Love pack by email lightsoflove@stmichaelshospice.com

Fri 15 Nov & Sat 14 Dec

Christmas Gift Shopping at Pashley Manor

Thur 21 Nov until Sun 1 Dec

Thursday 21 November every day until Sunday 1 December, 10am - 4pm Pashley Manor’s Gift Shop will be open for 11 days for Christmas shopping. If you are looking for present ideas, or something for yourself or your home, do come and visit. Gift ideas include gorgeous handbags, beautiful scarves, luxurious hand creams, divine scented candles, interesting books and decorative kitchenware as well as festive baubles, napkins, wreaths, wrapping paper and much more. Parking is free, easy and convenient and we will welcome you with a glass of mulled wine and mince pies. (No entry charge – Gift Shop open but please note gardens and Café not open at this time) www.pashleymanorgardens.com

Weald Crafts Christmas Fairs

Sat 16/17 Nov & Fri 22/23 Nov

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November, 10am to 5pm. Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November, 10am to 5pm. Weald Crafts welcome you to the Llama Park on the A22 just south of Forest Row on the weekend of the 16th and 17th November. Entry to the fair is free with a great selection of locally produced handcrafted items on sale. The coffee shop and

restaurant will be open all day. Weald Crafts will also host a larger Christmas Fair at the Cooden Beach Hotel, Bexhill-On-Sea the following week on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November. Why not come along to either or both of these fairs for fun days of festive shopping. The Llama Park RH18 5JN Cooden Beach Hotel TN39 4TT www.wealdcrafts.org.uk

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New Sussex Opera - La Belle Hélène Offenbach’s favourite, sung in English

Dates in November and December: Wednesday 13th November at Lewes Town Hall - 7pm. Sunday 17th November at Congress Theatre Eastbourne - 4pm.

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Thursday 28th November at Chequer Mead East Grinstead - 7pm. Sunday 1st December at The Old Market Hove - 4pm. Thursday 5th December at Bloomsbury Theatre London - 7pm. French fizz and foolery set to deliciously immortal music – outrageous fun. A talented cast (see website) bring this hilarious farce to life. Prepare for plenty of surprises in Jeff Clarke’s version of the story of the lovely Helen of Sparta. Stuffy it isn’t. A musical treat for Offenbach’s two-hundredth anniversary. A collaboration with Opera della Luna. NSO Chorus, St Paul’s Sinfonia, Conductor Toby Purser, Director Jeff Clarke, Designer Gabriella Csanyi-Wills. Cast includes Hannah Pedley (Helen), Anthony Flaum (Paris). www.newsussexopera.org

Lewes Chamber Music Festival Friday 6th December, 7:30pm In 2020, the music world will celebrate the 250th birthday of one of its most treasured composers: Ludwig van Beethoven. The 2020 Lewes Chamber Music Festival will explore Beethoven’s Fri 6 Dec incomparable contribution to the chamber music repertoire, and will start the party early at this

Christmas Events at Herstmonceux Castle From December 15th to 22nd If you’re looking for somewhere a little different this year for your festive gathering then why not book a lunch, afternoon tea or a party night with 3-course dinner included. The setting for each is the stunning castle ballroom which will be adorned with traditional Christmas

Sun15 to Sun 22 Dec

decorations. Two of the lunches will feature a choir while the other two will have light background music. The afternoon tea also includes a castle tour and for the party night there will a DJ to get everyone dancing! Please visit the website for full details: www.herstmonceux-castle.com

MADE Brighton at St. Bartholomew’s Church Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November, 10:30am to 5:30pm 60 of the best makers in the country offer original work for sale including jewellery, knitwear, ceramics, wood, print, silversmithing, textiles, clothes, toys and more. St Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP £5 or buy our Sussex Saver for £8.50 which gives you entry to Made Brighton and Brighton Art Fair at Lewes Town Hall on the 30th November and 1st December. www.madebrighton.co.uk www.tuttonandyoung.co.uk

year’s Christmas Concert with several of his masterworks for strings. Festival musicians will join Artistic Director Beatrice Philips and members of the Eusebius Quartet for performances of Beethoven’s String Quintet Op.29 and then his mighty A minor quartet Op.132. Mulled wine, homemade mince pies, and incredible music will get you into the holiday spirit - make sure to order your tickets before they sell out! St. John sub Castro Church, Lewes Tickets: £18 (Free for Patrons of LCMF and people under 26) Available online via www leweschambermusicfestival.com or email box-office@lewes chambermusicfestival.com or call 01273 479865, or in person from Baldwins Travel Agent

Fri 22 Nov & Sat 23 Nov

Designer & Maker Fair at Charleston Sat 23 Saturday 23rd and Sunday & Sun 24 24th November Nov This winter, some of the leading designers and makers in the South will be exhibiting their unique creations at a special fair in Charleston’s newly-renovated Hay Barn. The perfect way to start your Christmas shopping, come and meet the designer makers and see their beautifully crafted goods including: ceramics, jewellery, textiles, beauty, kidswear, toys and stationery. Charleston’s Threshing Barn café will also be serving warming winter lunches, boozy hot chocolates, hot toddies and mince pies. Tickets cost £4 if booked in advance or £5 on the day. To find out more visit: www.charleston.org.uk

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Friends of Sussex Hospices Christmas Gift Fair At Norfolk Pavilion, Ardingly Showground Wednesday 27th November, 10am to 3pm Your magical Christmas starts here! Make a date with friends and enjoy the perfect

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social shopping event for Christmas. With many new and exciting exhibitors and hundreds of gift ideas, it’s the perfect opportunity to browse for inspiring and individual Christmas gifts. Relax and refresh with teas, coffees and delicious light lunches. Organised by the Friends of Sussex Hospices who support the twelve hospice care providers across Sussex. Tickets: £4 online, £5 on the door - children free www.friendsofsussex hospices.org.uk/event/fair/

Christmas at Hever Castle & Gardens

From Saturday 23rd November to Tuesday Christmas, do some shopping in the Gift Shops and tuck into a traditional lunch in 24th December the restaurant. Visitors can enjoy a magical visit to Hever As dusk falls, the gardens are magically Castle & Gardens in Kent this Christmas illuminated with up-lighting and colour with the theme of Alice in Wonderland. washes. Discover 700 years of history in the For more information visit: childhood home of Anne Boleyn. www.hevercastle.co.uk The award-winning gardens include the Italian Garden with its 38 acre lake and the spectacular From Loggia with its very own Trevi Sat 23 Nov Fountain. to Tue 24 Enjoy the beautifully Dec decorated rooms of the Castle, the welcoming crackling log fires and the twinkling Christmas trees. Follow the Alice in Wonderland themed festive trail around the stunning grounds, visit Father

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Christmas Tree Time at Wilderness Wood Reservations start from 9am Saturday 9th November, Fresh pre-cut trees available from Saturday 23rd November Come and reserve your perfect Christmas tree from the Wilderness Wood plantation, ready for you to cut down during December. There is limited availability, deposit of £20 is payable by cash or cheque only. Wilderness Café is open Wednesday to Sunday 9am-5pm for their famous homemade cakes, fantastic coffee, lunches, Christmas decorations and gifts. Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, TN22 4HJ www.wildernesswood.org

Sat 30 Nov & Sun 1 Dec

Experience the Magic of Scotney Castle this Christmas Open every day over the festive season (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), 10am to 4pm It’s the perfect time of year to start making plans to celebrate the festive season. Scotney Castle would like to invite you into the decorated house or to take a walk

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around the garden and wider estate. With activities for children, carol singing, Christmas lunches and plenty of inspiring gifts in the shop for those perfect presents, why not put a date in the diary to visit? www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle 01892 893820

Christmas Craft Fair at the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Eastbourne Saturday 30th November, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1st December, 10am to 4pm The Sussex Christmas Craft & Design Fair returns to the Enterprise Shopping Centre, next to Eastbourne’s Railway Station, for two days this Christmas. This festive craft fair is the perfect place to browse for handmade stocking fillers and beautiful, unique gifts. You’ll find everything from ceramics and textiles to glasswork and contemporary jewellery, all made by craftspeople from across East Sussex. Free Admission, Free parking on Sundays (first floor event, access via stairs only) To find out more see: www.enterprisecentre.org

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Fri 15 Nov & Sat 7 Dec

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Friday 15th November & Saturday 7th December, 6:30pm Come and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere that surrounds the Observatory at night and, weather permitting, view the night sky through some of the largest telescopes in the country. Don’t worry if it is cloudy they have a cloudy night contingency; a fascinating planetarium style talk! No booking required. www.the-observatory.org

Ship’. There’s also a chance to find out Now until 19th April 2020 more about how Quentin draws, with a Leap into a fantasy world with a new recreation of his studio and an opportunity exhibition of work from legendary to practise your own drawing technique. illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake, at Nymans, For details of all events and the National Trust house and garden in activities please visit: Handcross. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans The exhibition will feature illustrations from Quentin Blake’s books and Art in Hospitals work. The exhibition is a reminder of the power of the Now imagination and how joy can be until 19 found in the unlikeliest of places. April Kindly on loan from Sir Quentin’s archive, the exhibition features illustrations from his self-penned stories, including the joyful antics of ‘The Story of the Dancing Frog’ and voyages of imagination in ‘The Green

Dick Whittington at The Hawth, Crawley

Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th & Friday 6th December, 10am to 12 noon A short morning course on how to make a traditional moss based wreath and then decorate it with fabulous accessories such as cinnamon sticks, dried oranges, ribbons and much more. There will be an abundance of fresh materials and foliage for you to choose from along with pine cones, berries and other natural materials. Everything you need is included and you will go home with a finished wreath of your design ready to hang on the front door or give as a present. The course costs £45pp and includes mince pies and coffee! Booking essential: 01892 852828 www.sussexcountrygardener.co.uk Beechglade Farm, Mark Cross, Crowborough TN6 3PJ

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Friday 6th December to Sunday 5th January Don’t miss The Hawth’s hilarious funpacked family pantomime, Dick Whittington starring Charlie Brooks (EastEnders, I’m A Celebrity winner), Gemma Hunt (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle), David Ribi (CH5’s Milkshake), with Crawley favourites, the fabulous Michael J Batchelor and Richard Franks. The purrrfect pantomime adventure, with spectacular sets and costumes, amazing special effects and a genuinely funny script. Tickets are selling fast, so book early to avoid disappointment! Box Office 01293 553636 or online at www.hawth.co.uk

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Aladdin at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings Friday 13th to Sunday 29th December This year’s magical panto will be a magiccarpet ride you’ll never forget, in the wishgranting family panto, Aladdin. Journey to faraway lands this Christmas at the White Rock Theatre as Duncan James (Boyband Blue, West End star and TV’s Hollyoaks) leads the cast as Aladdin in this year’s spectacular festive family pantomime! Aladdin features star casting, lamploads

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Festive memories made at Scotney Castle Visit Scotney Castle this Christmas to see the decorated house, enjoy a winter walk, or book in with friends for Christmas lunch.

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

1. Jutted out (9) 6. Weep (3) 8. Loving (7) 9. Ruck (5) 10. Hotpot (4) 11. Cushion (3) 13. In addition (4) 14. Canoe (5) 16. Demeanour (6) 18. Thin paper (6) 19. Avarice (5) 21. Peak (4) 22. Affirmative (3) 23. Egg-shaped (4) 27. Deduce (5) 28. Come into (7) 30. Long, thin fish (3) 31. Doctor (9)

1. Podded vegetable (3) 2. Atmospheric gas (5) 3. Chess piece (4) 4. Feeling of despair (6) 5. Bureau (4) 6. Excess (7) 7. Thunderbolt (9) 10. Present briefly (9) 11. Deflect (5) 12. Stead (anag.) (5) 14. Small barrel (3) 15. Young goat (3) 17. Necessary (7) 20. Spookily (6) 24. Italian composer (5) 25. Grasp (4) 26. South-east Asian (4) 29. Can (3)

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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SOMETHING NEW Philippa and Neil Ejje had always dreamed of what life might be like in the historical Moathouse overlooking the lake, but would never have guessed that they might one day be its proud owners

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AT HOME WITH… THE OWNERS: Philippa and Neil Ejje, live here with their three children Thomas, 7, Max, 5 and Harry, 2. They moved to this area because it was commutable from London, yet felt rural. It was a part of the countryside that Philippa had known well as a child, having grown up in the neighbouring village. Philippa’s father and mother still live nearby. THE HOUSE: Late 15th century hall house with 20th century extension attaching it to its converted 19th century barn. ROOMS: Entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, living/playroom, sitting room, drawing room, office, 7 bedrooms, three bathrooms. WHAT WE LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING HERE: “We love how self-sufficient we feel here. When we lived in London we spent all of our free time dashing about looking for entertainment, but here we just want to stay at home.” WHAT MAKES THE HOUSE A HOME: “We love the fact that we have a very cosy intimate home when we are here as a family, all tucked into the older part of the house. It is full of character and period features which we have always loved in older properties.”

W hen the estate agent drove Philippa Ejje down the winding country lane leading to the Moat House, she fell in love. For there in an exquisite position, sunnily overlooking a duck-filled lake was the perfect 15th century brick and stone farmhouse. Sadly however, the house wasn’t for sale. Its neighbour was; an equally well situated, if not quite so historical converted barn, which would once have made up part of the Moat House’s farmyard. The stunning location of the barn, its large garden and fields on the doorstep, its spacious interior (especially

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when compared to their previous London flat) and its proximity to a mainline station for Neil to make the daily London commute all contributed to the Ejje’s decision to set up their family home here. Their two year old son Thomas was fast outgrowing the confined space of their London home, and with baby Max on the way time was running out. “Although we’d always really wanted to live in a period property the barn did have some history and would make a fantastic family home,” says Philippa. For four busy years the Ejje family thrived in their converted barn. Interiors expert Philippa renovated and decorated the house to perfection. As if this didn’t keep her busy enough, she also found time to fit in another baby, Harry. “Life was happy and very busy in the barn,” remembers Philippa, “but I did feel the odd twinge of envy for the beautiful house next door.”

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Moving twenty yards along the lane seemed like a breeze to Neil and Philippa, who, to somehow assuage slight guilt at moving again, decided to move all of their furniture without the help of removals vans. “Our first whopping mistake,” tells Philippa ruefully. “It was a nightmare! 20 yards felt like miles as we puffed and panted to and fro, heaving sofas and tables from one house to the other.” When at last they, and all their worldly possessions were in place, however, they knew they had done the right thing. The furniture that Philippa had collected over the years and brought back to life fitted perfectly into its new surroundings. The main house dates back to the 1400s, and in the 1980s the previous owners had built an extension to join the house to its 19th century barn, across the original farmyard opposite. Philippa’s beloved antiques and classic furnishings fitted in well. The house itself is a

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very December I like to mark the beginning of the festive season by making a wreath for our front door. I go foraging in the forest for greenery, pinecones and berry-laden holly, then lug it all home and get the kettle on. I find it easier to make the wreath on the garden table, with hot beverage by my side of course, to save the mess in the house. To keep my wreath as easy as possible, I simply take the branches of greenery and bind them together with green cotton, gradually building up height and breadth to create a sturdy wreath. I then snip smaller pieces of holly and any

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HISTORY

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How the Spanish Flu ravaged Sussex

At the centenary of the Spanish Flu outbreak, Hanna Prince discovers how the deadliest pandemic in recent history spread through Sussex

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n February 1919, the war poet Robert Graves was laid up in a Hove villa with a dangerous bout of Spanish flu. The pandemic was at its height and there were no working nurses to be found. Graves had to settle for two that were already retired. “One,” he said, “was competent but frequently drunk, the other sober but incompetent.” Robert Graves Despite the hit-andmiss nursing care, Graves eventually recovered from the southwards to London. According flu that was sweeping Sussex. to Dr Jaime Kaminski, author of Many weren’t so lucky. Between A Terrible Toll of Life: the impact 1918 and 1919, a quarter of the of the ‘Spanish Influenza’ epidemic on Brighton 1918-1919, the ‘flu British population was infected reached Brighton in July 1918. with Spanish Flu. Around 228,000 “With 55 people per acre in of them died, including 526 in Brighton, the borough was the Brighton. second most densely populated This deadly strain of flu was in England by 1921,” he writes. virulently infectious. Graves “This population density would brought the flu home to Hove on Valentines Day. Within a couple prove to be ideal for the spread of days, everybody in the house of influenza.” apart from his father-in-law, the baby and one servant had caught it. Few Sussex towns remained unaffected. But Influenza ward at the U S Army Camp where did the Spanish Flu Hospital, France come from, and how did it spread through Sussex? THE ‘NAPLES SOLDIER’ The origins of the Spanish Flu are uncertain. China, Kansas and Etaples in northern France have all been suggested as the epicentre – but the timing of the disease was no coincidence. Its spread was enabled by the global movements of soldiers and labourers towards the end of the First World War. First identified in Glasgow in May 1918, it quickly travelled

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Spanish Flu killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide – more than double the death toll of WW1

The first wave was relatively mild. Twenty fatalities had occurred across Brighton and Hove by the end of August and the media gave little coverage to the disease. The Sussex Daily News called it an “ingenious attempt” to sabotage the upcoming general election. In Brighton, Hanningtons department store published an advert suggesting a visit to their sale as a cure: “To those not familiar with the House of Hannington, of North and East Street, Brighton, we would suggest an early visit, before the influenza germ develops, and bargains decline,” read the piece in the Brighton Gazette. THE DEATH TOLL MOUNTS Within three months of this advert’s publication, a second and far more deadly wave of ‘flu had gripped Sussex. October and November saw fatalities rise steeply across the area, with Brighton and Hove the worst affected. At its peak, the Spanish Flu was claiming 80 lives per week in Brighton alone. Symptoms were gruesome.

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give up kissing for all time.” Meanwhile, the Brighton and Hove Society published an article calling the new influenza “as bad as the old if not worse and… it is everybody’s duty to take precautions.” Despite advice like this, the Spanish Flu continued to rage throughout the autumn. By the end of January, over 600 lives had been lost across East Sussex. The death toll was far worse in areas with high population concentrations. Brighton’s most densely populated wards – St John’s, Hanover and St Peter’s – had higher death rates than anywhere else.

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Sufferers could experience bluetinged skin from lack of oxygen, vomiting, infectious nosebleeds and haemorrhages that filled the lungs with blood. Healthy young adults were affected as much as the very young and the very old. Local newspapers began to issue advice on how to avoid catching the ‘flu. The Bexhillon-Sea Observer recommended wearing an extra coat, sitting

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Give up shaking hands for the present, give up kissing for all time outside on the bus and avoiding crowds by catching a later train home. The Brighton Health Department issued a pamphlet advising Brightonians to “give up shaking hands for the present;

‘UCKFIELD SCOURGED’ Other larger Sussex towns suffered during the autumn 1918 outbreak as well. In October 1918, the Sussex Express published an article about Spanish Flu’s devastating effect on Uckfield. “The epidemic of influenza at Uckfield is not diminishing,” it read. “Business is much hampered. Last weekend one shop in Framfield Road displayed in front of its drawn blind the notice, ‘Closed on account of

moon,” said the paper in November 1918. “The luxury of sitting in front of a roaring fire with all the windows open is not for rationed people.” BEGINNING OF THE END The third and final wave of the Spanish Flu swept through Sussex in January 1919. While not as deadly as the earlier outbreak, it still accounted for 157 fatalities in East Sussex. In under a year, this virulent disease had filled graveyards, depleted local populations and ripped apart the few families still intact following the war. In total, the Spanish Flu killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide – more than double the death toll of WW1. There are no memorials to them, but their deaths shaped the political and scientific landscapes for years to come. l

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A typical Hove villa illness’, and several in the 1900s tradespeople have been hardly put to it to carry on their work. The Steam Laundry, which ordinarily employs a score of more hands, has not been able to deal with any work this week, and one baker would have been obliged to leave customers breadless but for the kindly assistance of a friendly rival in the trade. “The doctors are working at very high pressure, the approach of surgery hours being productive In under a year, this virulent of queues.” disease had filled graveyards, Another article, published a month later, claimed that there depleted local populations had been three deaths in the town. otherwise would have done. The Even in rural areas of Sussex, Bexhill-on-Sea Observer pointed the rationing, poverty and out how hard it was for Sussex exhaustion that were a legacy folk to follow advice such as “keep of the First World War allowed warm” and “eat good food”. the ‘flu to spread quickly and “We might as well ask for the exact a higher death toll than it

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REMEMBRANCE

My freedom In our Centenarians special in June we were spellbound by Herta Stanton’s amazing story, so we reunited her with Robert Veitch, to learn more about her Kindertransport journey as the 80th anniversary approaches

hen Mr Kern, my ‘A’ level history teacher taught The Third Reich it didn’t seem possible I would ever meet someone who lived through it, and yet I have. At 102½ years, Herta Stanton has a clear and lucid memory, detailing a warning from history. “I was born in 1917, in Vienna, into a Jewish family. After Hitler’s rise to power in 1932 in Germany, the Nazi influence seeped across the border and Vienna changed. Some started to wear a Swastika, but didn’t realise what it entailed, that it might have been dangerous for Austria.

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‘Juden Verboten’ [ Jews forbidden] signs appeared outside some shops. But I was young and didn’t take much notice of them,” she said with a nonchalant defiance. After the Anschluss with Germany (12th March 1938) and Kristallnacht

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Nazi brown shirts would break up the queue (9-10th November 1938) life got tougher. Obtaining basic food and groceries proved problematic while armed Nazis patrolled Vienna. “They were welcomed,” Herta noted with a sense of incredulity. “To wear a Swastika as a disguise? If they found out you were Jewish, it would be... the finish of you.” “The Gestapo could knock at our door at any time; day or night. They took our Bösendorfer upright piano and our and ta Her jewellery. They took husband whatever they wanted. Chessi Eventually, they came

to take us to a camp, but my mother pleaded, saying I was too ill. Our neighbour, the doctor, confirmed it, ‘this girl is very ill, she will die if she is moved.’ The Gestapo let us stay. My mother was advised to take me away as soon as I was able to move because they would return, then take us to a camp.” In Britain, the government encouraged Kindertransport; a planned rescue of Jewish children from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland, prior to WWII. To speed things up, British Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare issued travel documents for lists, rather than individuals. After an appeal for foster homes on the BBC Home Service, 500 volunteered.

Herta was offered a chance to escape on the first Kindertransport, but she needed a visa. “It meant queueing outside the British Embassy. Nazi brown shirts would break up the queue by kicking people, their boots armed with razor blades embedded in the soles. It took four or five days but I was granted my visa, and told about the train.” Herta left home on December 10th 1938 for the midnight train from Westbahnhof station. She paused to reveal a coruscating, haunting, insight, “For several years all I had was the memory of leaving home for the station. The image of my parents, sat at the table, their heads in their hands, crying uncontrollably. They were certain we would never meet again. I thought it was goodbye forever too.” Each child was allowed one suitcase. Toys, money, jewellery and accompanying adults were banned, “I wore a straw hat with a velvet ribbon. I had to chaperone a four-year old boy that I met at the station.” The steam engine released its brakes and slipped away, carrying 500 fortunate young souls. It was almost 18 hours to Rotterdam and there was nothing to eat or drink on board. “At the Dutch border, Nazis stopped the train, taking anything of value. I saw

Herta with Prince Charles at Clarence House

Britain gave me a home, when Austria didn’t them coming and threw my little Agfa camera across the border into Holland so they could not have it. Arriving in Rotterdam, the Dutch clapped us off the train. They fed us oranges, apples and chocolate,” Herta remembered gleefully. “The little boy cried on the ferry to Harwich, it was awful, but I had to look after him. Once docked in Harwich,

we were all medically examined. I was separated from the boy, I never saw him again.” From Harwich, Herta travelled to Liverpool Street station, and onto Crawley where her foster family lived. “Do I feel British or Austrian? It’s very difficult to take sides but Britain gave me a home, when Austria didn’t. When I laid the Remembrance Sunday wreath at a service in Beckenham I got a round of applause. It brought back so many memories. That moment meant so much.” Remarkably, Herta’s parents and three siblings all survived the Nazis. Their family was reunited after a small ad was placed in the Daily Telegraph. Around 10,000 children came to the UK thanks to Kindertransport, but two-thirds never saw their family again, making Herta’s story all the more astounding. “I was invited to the 60th Anniversary celebration of Kindertransport at Clarence House and met Prince Charles and Camilla.” Commemorative memorials have been installed at Westbahnhof and Liverpool Street stations. Herta is one of the very last surviving Kindertransport children. As Mr Kern would have said, “Ich bin Freiheit…” I am freedom. l

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leading supplier of mobility products and services in the South East. “All of our products and services are designed to help people retain their independence, allowing them to remain living in their own home for as long as possible and giving them the ability to get out and about in the community without having to rely on someone else to help,” explains Duncan. The company’s ethos of care is valued by the entire staff and all managers are trained to Trusted Assessor standard so customers can be assured of receiving the best possible guidance when purchasing mobility products or living aids. “We’re not just here to sell products, we also want our customers to get the best possible use from them,” Duncan tells me. “The 62 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2019

Clearwell Mobility has become the leading retailer of mobility equipment across the South East, as Lisa De Silva recently discovered when she visited the new flagship Eastbourne store wealth of experience and knowledge of our wonderful staff is invaluable in advising and helping people to make the right choices for their specific circumstances.” While the company has an online presence, nothing beats a visit to one of Clearwell’s showrooms, where there is a wide range of products on display and a ‘try before you buy’ policy. Customers can trial products that include riser recliners, wheelchairs, beds and mobility scooters for size and comfort, as well as having walking frames fitted and an introduction on how to use them. With plenty of free parking, an

expansive floor space, as well as disabled access and facilities, the new Eastbourne showroom is particularly well-placed to display and demonstrate a wide range of mobility products, including a stairlift, various ramping solutions, a choice of 14 different riser recliners, a range of beds, mobility scooters and wheelchairs. As the UK’s biggest retailer of Cosyfeet footwear, the new Eastbourne store also has the space to stock an extensive choice of styles, sizes and colourways of these popular and comfortable shoes, boots and slippers. There’s even a café area to revive tired shoppers. “Every six months we have a management meeting so we can keep on top of customer feedback and discuss new ideas,” says Duncan. “As choosing new furniture and mobility products can take time and be tiring, we’ve designed a small café area in the Eastbourne showroom for people to sit down with a cup of tea and think over their purchases.”

cross-product trade-ins is also available on a wide range of other items. Clearwell can also take back products to resell on behalf of families, to help minimise distress during bereavement. The quality of their offering and the ethos of customer care means that Clearwell has been chosen as a retailer by some of the best mobility brands available, including Stannah Stairlifts. This professionalism also qualifies the company to be a service partner in the Government’s Motability Scheme, which provides vehicles including scooters and powered wheelchairs to the disabled. With a fleet of over 400 scooters, the company is one of the largest Motability dealers in the South East.

will be donated to the Gardening for the Disabled Trust. For Duncan, Clearwell’s success is based on people power. “We’ve got a great team and a great staff and we’re all committed to helping customers get the most from the products so they benefit from greater independence and an enhanced home and social life.”

Clearwell has been chosen as a retailer by some of the best mobility brands available For those unable to make a store visit, Clearwell offer free home assessments for large items of equipment to ensure they are suitable for both the customer and their living space. What’s more, Clearwell also offer home adaptations including the installation of stairlifts, bathroom remodelling and ramp fitting. “We can adapt a house so people can stay living in their homes for as long as possible and along with installing equipment, we also service and repair it too. It’s great for customers because they only have to deal with one company.” Aftercare support providing customers with peace of mind is another service important to Clearwell, particularly with the purchase of mobility scooters and stairlifts. Extended warranties and service contracts are available, along with specialist insurance products for scooters. The company even has a Scooter Owners Club offering cheaper servicing, low cost parts, free loan equipment and a guaranteed exchange scheme for those wishing to trade-up or cross-trade from one product to another, such as from a scooter to a powered wheelchair. This policy of

Keeping in line with the company’s ambition to help people maintain their independence and mobility, Clearwell are proud sponsors of the Brighton and Hove Albion Walking Football Team. “I love the idea of giving these older guys a means to socialise, so they can continue to enjoy their passion for football and get some exercise,” laughs Duncan. Being involved in the community is important to the company - all showrooms support a local charity and this year any money collected from the sale of plastic bags

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BLOOMING TIMES

Looking for a seriously useful gardening gift? Bewildered by the choices on offer? Flo Whitaker sorts the wheat from the chaff and picks six of her favourite things for the green fingered

What gardeners really want for Christmas

n the gadget-obsessed world of horticulture, it pays to remember that a few carefully chosen tools are all you need. A well-made carbon steel spade is a sound investment and will be strong enough to last a lifetime. Look for one that’s constructed from a single piece of metal and has a choice of handle length – a short handled spade used by a tall gardener is a recipe for backache. Some spades have a foot rest plate which cushions the sole of the user’s foot; particularly useful on heavy/compacted soil. For hand tools, single piece construction is also desirable as welded or bolted joints can break under stress. Wide trowels are ideal for general work, whereas long, pointy ones are perfect for bulb planting. Think about the recipient’s style of gardening and purchase a tool to suit. Some companies offer a customising service and will engrave a message on a trowel, making a uniquely personal gift. For budding youngsters, a scaled-down ‘junior set’ comprising hand fork, trowel and rake combines cuteness with functionality. Even the smallest garden should have several watering cans dotted about, ensuring there’s always one conveniently

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to hand. Cans with long-reach spouts are useful if there are lots of pots to water and gardeners who like the retro look will love a vintage galvanised can. If you feel like blowing the budget, fill a can with little wrapped gifts; string, plant labels, lip balm, etc. An electrically heated propagator brings a new world of horticultural possibilities – the growing season can be extended and seeds that would otherwise be difficult to germinate can be considered. Propagators come in many styles (and prices!). Choose one fitted with a thermostat

Gardeners who like the retro-look will love a vintage galvanised watering can to give a greater level of temperature control. The fanciest types are multicompartmented, allowing for a range of different temperatures to be set.

Long, narrow propagators are great for raising seeds and small cuttings on indoor windowsills. In a chilly greenhouse, a large, high-sided propagator is a cost-effective way to overwinter tender plants as you only need to heat the propagator interior, not the entire greenhouse. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without socks. Gardeners want soft, knee-length socks made from natural wool, cotton or bamboo fibres. What we don’t want is novelty nylon musical socks that will make our feet sweaty and cold. Thank you. Good secateurs are essential. It may sound daft, but take a moment to recall the size of the recipient’s hands. Chunky secateurs look impressively macho but if they don’t sit comfortably in the hands, they will, literally, be a pain to use. Left-handed secateurs are hard to find but garden centres often stock them in the run-up to Christmas. Left-handed/ ambidextrous gardeners, (like me!) will be delighted with such a gift. Not that I’m hinting, or anything… l

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LOCAL WALK

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This month our top wanderer, Robert Veitch, takes a train from Lewes to Southease before walking the high road back to Lewes acoss the South Downs

o enjoy all the benefits of this route and magnificent landscape, walk it on a clear day when the scenery disappears into infinity. Alighting at Southease Station, take the track behind platform two and follow it around the bends towards the River Ouse and Southease swing bridge. Cross the swing bridge, before taking the gate on the right. Take the path atop the levee and follow the Ouse upstream.

The smooth dome of Mount Caburn will be in the distance. After about half a mile there’s a gate, then half a mile later, there’s another. Turn left, away from the river, down the slope and along the track. The track leads through a gateway and under telephone cables towards Rodmell – reversing the final journey of the village’s most widely known resident, Virginia Woolf. Beyond a metal gate, the track

evolves into tarmac, which leads through Rodmell. The flint walled buildings give the place a nostalgic serenity and elegance in dappled sunlight. Once at the main road, cross with care to Mill Lane opposite. Walk to the left of the barn with the electric blue paintwork. It’s half a mile to the end of the road, but

Even with a small gain in height there’s still a wow factor civilisation finishes before then. Be sure to turn around on the ascent of Mill Hill to inhale the views. Even with a small gain in height there’s still a wow factor. At the top of Mill Hill, turn right onto the South Downs Way, walking between the feathered edge fencing panels. Beyond the metal gate, the 66 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2019

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majesty of the Downs opens up. Wander down into the col, then once through the pair of metal gates, continue up to a wooden gate. Beyond this is a concrete track, which seems a little other-worldy in this landscape. Follow the concrete over Front Hill and then Iford Hill. After a mile the concrete turns sharp left, but our route turns sharp right. After 50m and once through a gate, it turns left and leads to the summit of Swanborough Hill, which at 180m (591 feet) is the high point of the day. The surface underfoot is packed hardcore, which somehow feels more natural than the concrete. The path veers left around a bend and a first view of Kingston appears. Continue to the wooden gate, then 75m beyond it on Kingston Hill, take the path to the right by the fingerpost. It passes a burial mound before the descent begins. The track of chalk and flint drops away steeply, losing 100m of altitude over the next 800m of distance as it snakes downhill to a metal gate. By the time the tarmac of Kingston Ridge appears, the outlying homes of suburbia border the route. The road dips down to the junction with Ashcombe Hollow. Cross with care onto the historic Juggs Road. This was once a route to Brighton, and Juggs was a term for Brighton fisherman, whose wives would transport their husbands’ catch across the Downs in baskets or earthenware jugs, loaded onto donkeys. Past the replica of Ashcombe Mill, built around 90 years after the original was destroyed by high winds in 1916, lies the last of the open downland; a final chance to enjoy the expansive panorama on this walk. Beyond a redundant gate, the path follows the field boundary, beneath the trees, gradually widening, eventually giving way to tarmac once again. It’s gently downhill, dropping away a little more steeply as the drone of traffic increases in volume. After natural sounds of the walk, traffic noise feels a bit of a shock.

A sharp left precedes the bridge across the A27 and railway. It seems more like crossing a gorge, but once over it, the road turns sharp right and leads downhill past Jubilee Gardens to a t-junction. Turn left, and then right at the mini-roundabout onto Southover High Street. It’s a delightful road, with a seemingly endless variety of buildings along the way. After almost half a mile, turn left at the mini-roundabout and Lewes

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: 10½ miles Walk Time: 3¼ – 4 hours Stiles: 0 Map: Explorer OL11

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Hirsute you sir! Hanna Prince discovers how getting hairy could help save lives this autumn

ver wondered what you’d look like with a goatee, a handlebar or even a full-on Santa Claus beard? Now’s the time to find out. Letting your mo’ grow in the run-up to Christmas isn’t just a style statement – it’s also the easiest way to raise money for charity. BONFIRE BEARDS There’s nothing new in the concept of cultivating facial hair for a good cause, but it was the Movember movement that first widely publicised the idea. Founded by two friends in a Melbourne bar, Movember quickly spread across the world. The campaign has raised over £440 million for research into men’s health over little more than a decade, transforming cancer survival rates in the process, encouraging men to open up about their mental health and even bringing the long-derided ‘tache back into fashion. By 2030, Movember aims to reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25%. Barcombe resident Mark Engineer is among those who have taken up the challenge. So, why Movember? “Well, basically I’m pretty lazy,” he admits. “Some folk run marathons or sit in baths full of baked beans to raise money for charity. That all seemed like a bit too much effort. Movember is a way to support a good cause by doing very little. “It was fun. You find yourself really getting into it, trying out various styles – the Victorian villain, the plain clothes

cop, the Salvador Dali. I was sorry to lose it when December came. I might have kept it, if my wife hadn’t put her foot down!”

Movember is a way to support a good cause by doing very little. I might have kept it, if my wife hadn’t put her foot down!

WARM AND FUZZY Movember isn’t the only movement encouraging men to cultivate their facial hair for charity. If you prefer the idea of distinguished whiskers to a furry upper lip, Bowel Cancer UK runs ‘Decembeard’ in the run-up to Christmas. “Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in men, with 1 in 15 diagnosed with the disease every year,” explains Luke Squires, Director of Fundraising at Bowel Cancer UK. “Decembeard is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer in men. Since we launched the campaign in 2011, we’ve had thousands of people take part in raising an incredible £1.4 million to help fund our vital services and lifesaving research.” Taking part, he says, couldn’t be easier. “Sign up, ditch your razor and get sponsored to grow a beard throughout the month of December. Already bearded? No problem. Dye, ditch or decorate your beard and join the campaign.” Women can get involved in the no-shave movement this autumn, too. Movember asks ‘Mo Sisters’ to take part by hosting a Mo-ment gathering for friends and family or making a donation. The most important contribution you can make, though, is to encourage the men in your life to be proactive about their health. l uk.movember.com http://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/ decembeard2019 November 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 69

PETS

It’s a Dog’s Life Teddy knows ‘them indoors’ are frightened of the odd thing here and there, and being a sometimes mischievous little chap he plays on this from time to time… unless spiders are involved! This month’s column is barked through his human mouthpiece, Helen Stockton

t is fair to say that we all have certain things we’re frightened of. November, following hard on the heels of that celebration of spookiness, Halloween, brings its own contribution, with mists and dark evenings, that people, with their reliance on their visual sense, find a bit un-nerving. Now I’m not afraid of the dark; what can I tell you I’m a roughty-toughty terrier, but my predecessor, the Boss, taught me how to play dark evenings to advantage. You wait until, ideally, one family member is home alone, and then you unexpectedly bark sharply. If they are watching a tense film on TV then this needs to be timed for the

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quiet moment when the suspense is building nicely. It makes them jump a treat. The secret is to follow this up promptly. I’m a master of tilting my head with pricked up ears so that it looks as if I am listening intently. I actually only do it because ‘Them Indoors’ think it’s appealing. However, in this instance, having given the appearance of listening carefully, something certain politicians are good at too but without my cuteness,

I’m not afraid of the dark, I’m a roughty-toughty terrier

I then give a low, rumbling growl, as if I’ve heard something sinister. This usually leads to them gabbling reassurances which have nothing to do with soothing their pooch, but everything to do with quietening their own fears. For maximum effectiveness the whole process needs to be repeated several times so they can’t relax, and a good variation is to do it when outside for a late-night garden visit, accompanied by staring fixedly into the shadows. It gets them rapidly scuttling back inside I can tell you. And talking of scuttling, there’s one fear I share with people; that of spiders. ‘Her Indoors’ doesn’t like big ones and ‘Junior Her’ has a similar reaction to even miniscule arachnids. The Boss used to help by eating them, although for some reason, ‘Junior Her’ thought spider’s legs poking out from between his teeth unattractive. When I arrived, they assumed I would help with spider catching duties, but there’s no way. I just hide in my bed or add to the general sense of drama by barking. Anyway, a friend thought it would be fun to buy me a toy spider as a joke, and it took me about six months before I’d play with it. However, revenge is a dish best served cold and Incy Wincy has subsequently been de-squeaked and de-stuffed which is no less than he deserves! Whilst I’m not keen on spiders, one of the Boss’s fears that I don’t share is that of fireworks. He used to hate the bangs and barked at them. Last year, on my first bonfire night with ‘Them Indoors’, they stayed at home in case I needed comforting. However, ‘Her Indoors’ was impressed by my fearlessness and we ended up watching them through the window together. So, considered in the round, I’m really quite a brave dog after all. 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 WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES

POSTCARDS FROM A STRANGER by Imogen Clark (Lake Union Publishing)

This is another novel featuring Alzheimer’s, but it has a very different feel from The Little Girl in the Radiator (August issue) which was upbeat and affectionate. This is far darker, and concerns a father who was a bully and has kept many family secrets which are now out of reach to the daughter who

There are a lot of twists and turns in this plot, and a lot of surprises. I found it held my interest far more than expected is looking after him. There are a lot of twists and turns in this plot, and a lot of surprises. I found it held my interest far more than expected, and was a bit of a page-turner. However, what both these books have brought home to me is that you need money to look after someone properly, and neither book tackles the problem of what you do when there simply isn’t any. The story has many flashbacks, and two narrators, but they’re never confusing. It becomes clear how the mother’s own upbringing with a domineering father caused her to make exactly the same mistake, and what it cost her. You do want to scream at the narrator from time to time to stop her repeating the female family trait of undervaluing themselves, but stick with it. A worthwhile read. 72 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2019

by Georgia Hunter (Allison & Busby) This book was a book group selection, and so I didn’t look at the blurb, I just started reading. And like many people, I thought I was reading a novel and found it rather far-fetched. I didn’t realise it was a true story until I reached the end. And I should have done, because it mirrors the experiences of my father, who was not Jewish but a Pole. He was deported to Siberia from Lwow – now Lviv – and his family survived too and were also scattered across the globe in the aftermath of the Second World War. My father died in 1981, and I’ve tried to tie together the different parts of his history without success – until now. It’s all there. Digging his own grave at gunpoint, working his way south to join up with General Anders’ army, Samarkand, Palestine, Monte Cassino. This is a tremendously exciting book and for anyone with an incomplete view of the Second World War, it’s essential reading. I read it in, of all places, Lviv, where I was staying for a few days. The only downside is the sheer number of characters, and keeping track of them all. It’s heart-breaking, exhilarating, and informative, all at once. Read it.

MALAMANDER

by Thomas Taylor (IndiBooks) A town called Eerie-on-Sea, the wreck of a ship called the Leviathan, Herbie Lemon, a twelve-year-old in charge of the Lost and Found department at the Grand Nautilus Hotel and the unexpected appearance of Violet Parma, another twelve-year-old in search of her lost parents. It’s a spooky mix, with lots of mist and threatening

It’s a spooky mix, with lots of mist and threatening shapes in the gloom and cold snowy weather shapes in the gloom and cold snowy weather as well as Lady Kraken, who surveys the town through her camera luna (reminds me of a camera obscura) from her penthouse suite at the top of the hotel. The ending gets a bit hectic, but it’s an original read with the occasional dash of dark humour – orphan Herbie was found washed up on the shore in a crate of lemons. The central mystery concerns the legendary monster called the Malamander and its egg, which supposedly grants wishes although, in all the best traditions of fairy tales, they may not turn out the way you wanted. This is well-written, with a gothic feel to it, and there’s loads of excitement and adventure for the 10+ age-group. Something a bit different.

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BEAUTY & FASHION

SHEER PERFECTION Tights these days are more than just an accessory – they are a fashion statement found in all sorts of fabulous designs, colours and prints, says Amy Newson, keeping you truly on trend

he forerunners of tights have been around for centuries, though the hosiery you have in your drawers at home only emerged less than 100 years ago. In the decadent 1920s when hemlines rose enough to show women’s legs, it became the fashion to wear sheer stockings made of silk. On 15th May 1940 the nylon stocking created a stampede of American women looking to take advantage of this cheaper and more durable garment. Two years later frustrated women were deprived of this luxury as America entered World War II and nylon was requisitioned for making parachutes. These were the days when gravy-browning with eyebrowpencil seams were found on the legs of fashion-conscious women and American soldiers swept British ladies off their feet with their supplies of nylons.

When the miniskirt became a fashion emblem in the 1960s, tights took over from stockings, and the emergence of spandex made them cheap enough for everyone. Since those days, the variety of tights has increased dramatically: not just in colours and patterns but in appearance too. This is where the 74 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2019

question of ‘denier’ comes in, which basically means the thickness of the material used. You can get different deniers: 100 denier is completely opaque and 3 is barely visible when worn. Now that the weather is turning, the question is: have you looked in your tights’ drawer yet? Tights are a must if you want to wear dresses and skirts in cold weather, and this season

In the decadent 1920’s when hemlines rose to show women’s legs, it became the fashion to wear sheer silk stockings opaques have made a comeback! For the past decade they haven’t been considered the ‘thing’ to wear, but now you can feel fashion forward putting your best (covered) leg first. If you want to join in with the fashion-conscious, try pairing black opaque tights with a shorter skirt and knee high boots or socks. But don’t feel compelled to wear just black or sheer tights – boost your outfit by adding some colourful and quirky patterned ones. They can really complete your look, especially when the colour complements your outfit or accessories. For those who want a more individual look there are plenty of small boutiques out there, which stock unique and often bespoke patterns and designs. So look on the bright side of chilly November days; the latest in tightswear will enable you to look good, and keep warm! l

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Foundation, by reducing resting blood pressure and heart rate and reducing the risk of developing high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. MENTAL HEALTH Tai Chi is tranquil and fluid and has long been associated with mindfulness and psychological wellbeing. It is well known that physical exercise can help to imporove mental health, but Tai Chi has the added benefit of a being a meditative exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health with slow, deep breathing and flowing dance-like movements. NHS assessed studies have found that practicing Tai Chi is associated with reduced anxiety, stress and depression and increased self-esteem. In addition, the social benefits of regularly exercising in a group and then moving in unison cannot be understated. There are lots of Tai Chi classes in our local area. Go with an open mind and loose fitting clothes! Enjoy. l

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ohn Dallas Crossman was born in 1918 and grew up in New South Wales. Aged twenty, he applied to the RAAF but wasn’t accepted so in 1939 he applied to the RAF, made the grade and endured an eight-week voyage, docking at Southampton on 12th October 1939. He was airborne before the month was out and the Battle of Britain began before he completed training. Crossman commenced active service on September 14th 1940 and in the 16 days that followed he flew 18 sorties. On September 30th 1940, Crossman’s Hurricane engaged several Messerschmitt 109’s, showing ‘stupendous courage’ causing significant damage to one. It would later crash on Ashdown Forest, but not before the stricken German aircraft caused fatal damage to Crossman’s Hurricane, causing his crash at 1:30pm at Tablehurst Farm. Anna Pearce, who runs the memorial Facebook brought the story up to date when I met her on 30th September, the 79th anniversary. Peter Wheeler was two-years old in 1940, a babe in arms in the garden with his brother and mother. When he was a little older he visited the scene and it left a lifelong imprint. Anna recalls, “After 78 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2019

Peter Wheeler

They never met but they’re united by this the crash Pete said it wasn’t widely known that Crossman was Australian, people assumed he was German.” Pete visited the scene on each anniversary. As the boy grew into a man, he would leave a small wooden cross to honour Crossman and place a notice in the local paper. A small boys tribute became an old man’s bequest, ensuring John Crossman’s sacrifice left a lasting legacy in the village. Of the many Battle of Britain crash sites, few are officially marked as names were added to nearby war memorials instead. Pete campaigned for a permanent memorial for years and years, eventually gaining permission to

install it on private land. The unveiling of the memorial took place on the 76th anniversary of the crash. “I went along because I was curious,” remembers Anna. Pete had completed his bucket list but it was just the pair of us in attendance. It was an awful anti-climax and I was deeply upset. We got chatting and I resolved to help raise awareness so I set up the Facebook page. Pete was never really heard, despite his willingness to shout.” Pete was diagnosed with cancer and admitted to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. Anna recalled, “When I visited, he told me more and more about John Crossman,” as if passing on a living will. Pete passed away in April 2017. “I knew Pete for less than a year but I want to perpetuate his and John Crossman’s legacies, now their lives have ended. They never met, but they’re united by this.” There’s a footpath to the memorial and Anna intends to place themed markers along the route. “I hope to arrange a flypast for the 80th anniversary, but we need more support to make it happen.” l For more information follow the Facebook page: Pilot Officer John D Crossman Memorial To attend Remembrance Sunday at the memorial contact Anna Pearce on 07724 944960

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COMMUNITY

Ruth Lawrence discovers the history of almshouses, a long affordable housing option and charity venture

almshouses may conjure up images of Victorian cottages grouped around a traditional three sides of a square but times have changed and now, almshouses are a dynamic solution to provide high quality, well maintained, affordable accommodation for those who need it most. Benefactors used to come from the aristocracy, clergy or royalty and their charities would often provide for a particular group of people and particularly women. These days there

Alms linking arms are fewer age restrictions and the charities cater for a wide range of groups and men in addition to the elderly. South Chailey is home to Grantham Close, a delightful cluster of almshouses that I had a chance to visit when I met Chairperson Jill Bailleux at the beautifully situated homes surrounded by countryside. The 35 flats are provided by the Andros Almshouse Charity, founded by the will of Sybil Grantham in 1952. In addition there is also accommodation provided for visitors to Grantham close. A board of trustees were set up to administer and manage the affairs of the charity. Dr Jack Palmer and Rev Edwin Matthias conceived the idea of sheltered homes for local people in Chailey and the Andros fund almshouses owe their existence to their initiative. Later Rev Edwin Matthias took over as Chairman from Dr Jack Palmer and was instrumental in the building of Grantham close. Currently the Andros charity is administered and managed by 5 trustees and a Chairperson, Jill Baillieux who

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Jill Bailleux and Peter Mulcare

Jill stated, “The long-term plan of this Charity would be to provide more accommodation using energy efficient materials thus providing good quality homes. We will be seeking funding to achieve this. We are currently looking into upgrading the current heating system, for 36 flats, to provide a more efficient source of heat for the residents.” They have also recently completed the works on upgrading the communal laundry and kitchen. Anyone wishing to apply for residency at Grantham

In 1965 local GP Dr Jack Palmer became one of the trustees after conceiving of the idea of sheltered homes recently took over from a lifetime trustee of over 40 years, Peter Mulcare. To apply for almshouse accommodation, a person has to meet financial and medical criteria and have a local connection through self or family. Most are around the age of sixty and depending on circumstances, successful applicants will be appointed by the trusteees to a ground or first floor apartment in a single or double storey building. The running costs of the almshouses are funded by weekly contributions paid by the residents. Grantham close is independent living; there are two managers on site who are close at hand should they be needed, when on duty. Residents are encouraged to participate in social activities such as keep fit, lunches, outings and bingo.

Close who has a connection with the surrounding area and fulfills our criteria, the trustees will be happy to look at their application. I ended my visit with a peek at one of the apartments, which was beautifully appointed and filled with natural light. Almshouses are a concept that have stood the test of time and provided numerous people with a home to cherish and enjoy for life. l www.granthamclose.org.uk Call the office on 01273 400466

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IT’S ALL ABOUT CHARITY THE SNOWMAN™ SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2019 FOR CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE Our son Theo lived for 6 weeks and 2 days – spending the last month of his life at Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. It felt like home. There were no sterilised corridors, no tubes, no machines beeping. We were greeted by a lovely nurse who gave Theo a brand-new cot and a blue teddy bear to put next to him. Chestnut showed us how to care for Theo – and thanks to them we can remember the times we fed him, changed him, sang songs, took him to the zoo. Every day became a precious memory. I’d like to ask for your help, to bring a magical Christmas to all the children this wonderful local charity will be caring for this season. Raymond Briggs’ beloved character The Snowman™ is once again leading the fundraising campaign to find the £116,450 Chestnut will spend on care for children like Theo over the holidays. A gift from you this Christmas could allow another child, another family, to have precious moments together. Please, support Chestnut Tree House, your local children’s hospice. Because like The Snowman did in Raymond Briggs’s famous story, your donation could transform a child’s life this Christmas. With every best wish to you and your family, Chantelle. To donate: www.justgiving.com/Chestnut-Christmas-2019

VOLUNTEER FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CARERS A charity that supports unpaid carers throughout East Sussex is looking for more volunteers. The main service offered by Association of Carers is a free respite service, where a volunteer visits a family once a week and spends time with a person with support needs, enabling their carer to have a break. A volunteer might spend time chatting over tea, playing games, or listening to music with the person they support. Or they may simply sit whilst someone sleeps, keeping them safe whilst the carer gets some time to themselves. Jane Caley, who works for the charity, says volunteers would ideally commit regular time for a minimum of one year. This gives people time to settle into a routine and build strong relationships. However, even if you couldn’t commit for this long, they would still love to hear from you. The charity can be very flexible and work around people’s lives. The charity supports volunteers every step of the way, and volunteers are not required to carry out any personal care – the role is simply about providing company and keeping someone safe. You can learn more on their website www.associationofcarers.org.uk or call 01424 722309

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR WINTER CONCERT RAISING MONEY FOR ARMED FORCES CHARITY On Tuesday 3rd December, SSAFA Sussex will be hosting a Winter Concert to help to raise vital funds in support of the local Armed Forces community in Sussex at Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre in East Grinstead. The Welsh Guards will be performing at this year’s concert and guests can expect an evening of music and community singing. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 82,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. Tickets cost £27.50 and £24.50 for concessions Box Office: 01342 302 000 or visit www.chequermead.org.uk

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Christmas Jumper Day Don your favourite festive knit on Friday 13th December and wear it for Wilf’s! Just pop on your Christmas jumper, make a donation and share your selfies – find out more at stwhospice.org/christmas

Get set, shop! There are numerous ways you can buy gifts for your friends and family online and support the work of the hospice, find out more at stwhospice.org/christmas Or pop along to your local St Wilfrid’s shop to buy cards, calendars, gifts and diaries and browse the range of wonderful pre-loved items at your local St Wilfrid’s community shop: find your nearest at stwhospice.org

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WILL YOU DONATE £10 OR MORE TO SPONSOR A TILE? Please donate generously to The Chaseley Trust Shower Appeal Our tired building is showing its age and in particular the shower rooms are displaying considerable wear and tear with complete refurbishment costs estimated at around £120,000. It’s easy to underestimate just how important a modern and appealing bathroom is and how it can affect residents and staff. These improvements will provide better, more accessible and safer facilities for everyone, enhance the overall experience of living at Chaseley, improve energy efficiency, and save the charity money in the future. The Chaseley Trust is a registered charity. Registered Charity Number: 1090579

Donate Securely online at: www.chaseley.org.uk Donate by post The Chaseley Trust, South Cliff, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7JH Donate by Telephone: Make a donation using a debit or credit card by calling 01323 744200 and tell reception you would like to make a donation

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Throughout November

British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge TN32 5UA Showcasing stunning photographs of British wildlife and nature. Nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodiam-castle Thursday 07 November, 10:00 – 15:00

East Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day

The Mallings, 112 Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RG Register with Class Cover for day to day, short / long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/ TAs/ LSAs / TEFL / SEN/ Nursery/ Primary/ Secondary/ Colleges. Lara@classcover.com 01273 957908 Friday 08 November, 11:00 – 12:00

Christmas Pudding Mix Workshop Sussex Country Gardener Garden Centre, Mark Cross TN6 3PJ £15 per person. www.sussexcountrygardener.co.uk 01892 852828 Friday 08 November, 10:00 – 15:00

Christmas Fair for Battle Cancer Research The Cloisters, Powdermills Hotel, Battle TN33 0SP

Craft and gift ideas from around Sussex and Kent including bags, jewellery, scarves and food, plus CRUK Christmas cards. Refreshments and light lunches available. Entry by donation. Saturday 09 November, 10:00 – 13:00

Reserve your tree from the 9th November. Fresh pre-cut trees available from Saturday 23rd November. Open Wednesday to Sunday 9am-5pm for the famous homemade cakes, fantastic coffee, lunches, Christmas decorations and gifts. www.wildernesswood.org

Chailey Repair Café

Saturday 09 November, 19.30

Chailey Village Hall, A275 next to Five Bells pub With 38 volunteers who have attempted to repair over 700 items in the past year. repaircafe.org/en/location/chaileyrepair-cafe/

Sussex Chorus: An Evening of French Music St. Andrew’s Church, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG Tickets: £15 and £5 (students and under 16s). Sussex Chorus 01444 412579 www.sussexchorus.org

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Saturday 09 & Sunday 10 November, 10:00 – 16:00

All Saints Church, Grange Road, Eastbourne BN21 4HE Vivaldi Gloria - Faure Requiem - Haydn Te Deum Adults £15.00, Under 18s £7.50. Marion Ponting 01323 442091 ponting522@btinternet.com www.hailshamchoral.org

Holy Cross Priory, Lewes Road, Cross-in-Hand TN21 0DZ An exhibition to showcase the lives, careers and interests of residents including demonstrations of crafting, carving, spinning, painting and quilling. Refreshments will be on sale with all proceeds going to the charity, Friends of Holy Cross Priory. Free entry. The onsite restaurant – Stonehill Dining Room – will be open for lunch but booking is advisable: 01435 865691

Hailsham Choral Society Autumn Concert

Saturday 09 November

Christmas Tree Time at Wilderness Wood Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down TN22 4HJ

Holy Cross Priory Residents Exhibition

Monday 11 November, 19:30

Heritage Eastbourne’s Town Hall Talks Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road BN21 4UG The Lost Decoration of Historic Buildings with Dr Jonathan Foyle. £10 including a glass of wine. www.HeritageEastbourne.co.uk 01323 415636 Wednesday 13 November, 19:00

New Sussex Opera - La Belle Hélène Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes BN27 2QS A musical treat for Offenbach’s twohundredth anniversary. www.newsussexopera.org Thursday 14 November, 14:00 – 16:00

Falls Prevention Talk

Heather View Care Home, Beacon Road, Crowborough TN6 1AS With Cath McCarthy from Crowborough Physio Clinic. 01892 883205 Friday 15 November, 19:30

Country & Western Evening Happy Days Café, Holmes Hill, Whitesmith BN8 6JA An up close and intimate licensed venue at the Holmes Hill Estate on

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Festive fun & tasty treats with plenty of stalls, decorations & music in this beautiful setting. Visit Father Christmas and give him any present requests! A magical way to start the Christmas period.

Foraging for Flavour Workshop 22nd November

Discover forgotten foraged foods, make samples of flavoured gins, learn the unusual use of conkers and other foraged plants. Booking required.

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Fri 29th November, 12.30pm or 2.30pm Join us for a festive cream tea in our stunning Elizabethan Great Barn. Advance booking required.

Wreath Making Workshops

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Rat Pack Christmas Show Civic Centre, Uckfield TN22 1AE Voted the #1 tribute band. Tickets £22:50. www.civiccentreuckfield.com 01825 769694 Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 November, 10:00 – 16:00

The Society of Eastbourne Artists: Art Exhibition & Sale of Work

Eastbourne Town Hall, BN21 4UG Refreshments available. Free admission. Saturday 16 November & Sunday 17 November, 10:00 - 17:00

Weald Crafts Christmas Craft Fair The Llama Park, Wych Cross RH18 5JN Supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. www.wealdcrafts.org.uk Saturday 17 November, 16:00

New Sussex Opera – La Belle Hélène

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JR A musical treat for Offenbach’s twohundredth anniversary. www.newsussexopera.org Sunday 17 November, 10:00 – 16:00

Rockinghorse Christmas Fair

Holiday Inn, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2JF Fashion, beauty, gifts, food with over 30 exhibitors. stella@rockinghorse.org.uk 01273 330044 Monday 18 November, 10:00 - 12:00 noon

Vitality Villages Coffee Morning Great Space Herstmonceux Health Centre, Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux BN27 4JX Demonstration on how to make holiday luggage tags. Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee with us and join in answering our fun quiz. Sheila Charlton 01323 833673 sheilacharlton@uwclub.net Monday 18 November, 19:30 – 21:30

Talk on Hampden Park with Alan Wenham

St Saviours Hall, South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4PA Eastbourne Association of Sussex Folk - Evening Meeting. Guests welcome. £2 on the door. Denise Morgan-Smith 01323 763163 Wednesday 20 November & Thursday 21 November, 10:00 - 16:00

Boutique & Artisan Christmas Gift Fair East Sussex National Hotel, Uckfield TN22 5ES Over 60 small businesses selling 100’s of unique and festive gifts. www.countrylifestylefairs.co.uk Wednesday 20 November to Saturday 23 November, 19:30 (Saturday matinee at 14:00)

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DIARY DATES Ringmer Dramatic Society’s Magical Pantomime ‘Cinderella’ Ringmer Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5QH Don’t miss this sparkling, colourful and funny pantomime with great live music and opportunities for a lot of audience participation. Adults £8, Children £5. Cathy Baker 07758688934 RDSboxoffice@gmail.com Thursday 21 November, 19:30 - 21:30

Sussex Wildlife Trust Eastbourne Regional Group Event Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1UE An illustrated talk, ‘A Year at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve’ by Dr Barry Yates, SWT Rye Harbour Site Manager. £3.00 for SWT members, £4.00 for visitors - all welcome. Janet Nott, Secretary, Eastbourne Regional Group 01424 777291 secretary-swteastbourne@hotmail. co.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ whats-on Thursdays to Sundays, 21 November to 22 December

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Weald Crafts Christmas Craft Fair Cooden Beach Hotel, Cooden Sea Road, Bexhillon-Sea TN39 4TT Supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. www.wealdcrafts.org.uk Friday 22 & Saturday 23 November, 10.30 -17:30

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St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP 60 of the best makers in the country offering original work for sale. www.madebrighton.co.uk Saturday 23 November onwards

Christmas at Drusillas Park Drusillas Park, off A27, Alfriston BN26 5QS It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Drusillas Park! Experience the magic first-hand as Santa Claus returns to his cosy Christmas Cottage once again. www.drusillas.co.uk Saturday 23 November

One Day Watercolour Workshop: From Concept to Creation Church Hall, St. Thomas a Becket Church, Framfield TN22 5NH Starting your painting with just an

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Winter Fair

South of England Show, Ardingly RH17 6TL A shoppers paradise with a plethora of goodies from local, independent traders across the South of England. £5.85 for adults and £4.95 for seniors/ students (inclusive of a 10% online discount which ends midnight 22.11.19) Under 16s go free with a paying adult. www.seas.org.uk Saturday 23 November & Sunday 24 November, 11:00 – 16:00

Hastings Herring Fair

Stade Open Space, Hastings TN34 3AR A celebration of fish! www.visit1066country.com/ fishfestivals Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November

Designer & Maker Fair

Charleston Farmhouse, A27 at Firle BN8 6LL This winter, some of the leading designers and makers in the South will be exhibiting their unique creations at a special fair in Charleston’s newly renovated Hay Barn. www.charleston.org.uk Saturday 23 November to Tuesday 24 December

Christmas at Hever Castle

Hever Castle, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Beautifully decorated Castle rooms, welcoming log fires and twinkling Christmas trees celebrating the traditions of Christmas. Enjoy relaxed Christmas shopping in the gift shops, and sample delicious festive food in the restaurants. As dusk falls, the gardens are magically illuminated with up-lighting and colour washes. www.hevercastle.co.uk Saturday 23 November to Sunday 05 January, 10:00 – 16:00

Christmas at Nymans – Flights of Fancy: the wondrous world of Quentin Blake Nymans, Staplefield Rd, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EB Leap into a fantasy world with this exhibition and festive programme of activities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans 01444 405250 Sunday 24 November, 09:00 – 15:00

Antique & Collectors Fair

Horam Village Hall, Horam TN21 0JE Refreshments and parking. £1 entry. Mary 07899 996568 Wednesday 27 November, 10:00 – 15:00

Christmas Gift Fair Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL In aid of Friends of Sussex Hospices. £4 online, £5 on the door. www.friendsofsussexhospices.org.uk

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Buxted Players present: At The Sign of the Crippled Harlequin

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

Lively market in a lovely country house set in beautiful grounds. Original clothing, crafts, arts, organic produce, puppet shows and musicians. Next Date: Sat 14th December

Free admission & Car parking 11-4 Tel: 01342 824944 Charity no 307006

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St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green BN8 4DA Meet Father Christmas! Seasonal refreshments and lots more. Gloria Horsfall chayah3443@gmail.com

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Brighton Art Fair in Lewes Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes BN7 2QS (entrance on Fisher Street) Featuring artists from Lewes and Brighton in addition to London and further afield. www.brightonartfair.co.uk/buy-tickets Saturday 30 November & Sunday 01 December, 10:00 – 17:00

Contemporary Craft Show in Midhurst Midhurst Rother College, North St, Midhurst GU29 9DT Over 60 designer makers exhibit a variety of spectacular and beautifully made crafts. Adults £3, students and children free. www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 30 November, 10:00 – 17:00 & Sunday 01 December 10:00 – 16:00

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Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade Eastbourne BN21 1BD The perfect place to browse for handmade stocking fillers and beautiful, unique gifts. www.enterprise-centre.org Saturday 30 November, 12:00 – 16:30

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Wreath Making Workshop

Sussex Country Gardener Garden Centre, Mark Cross TN6 3PJ £45 per person. www.sussexcountrygardener.co.uk 01892 852828 Thursday 05 December, 10:00 – 17:00

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Holy Cross Church, Belmont Road, Uckfield TN22 1BP Music, carols and mulled wine. Friday 06 December, 19:30

Heathfield Silver Band’s Christmas Concert

State Hall, Station Road, Heathfield TN21 8LD Fun and Christmas music, carols, mulled wine, mince pies, refreshments and a raffle. Come and join the Christmas fun. Tickets £8. 01435 817201 www.heathfieldsilverband.com Friday 06 December, 19:30

Lewes Chamber Music Festival St. John sub Castro Church, Abinger Place, Lewes BN7 2QA Celebrating the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven www.leweschambermusicfestival.com Friday 13 December, 19:15 – 00:30

Grand Gala Dinner & Dance The Grand Hotel, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4EQ A delightful evening with a four course menu in the Garden Restaurant followed by dancing. £47pp www.grandeastbourne.com/ christmas-parties

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MONEY MATTERS

KNOW YOUR CAPITAL GAINS? It’s wise to think about Capital Gains Tax before you get stung, says Robin Stevenson, who also has a timely warning about scammers

is now not automatically covered by the relief. Usefully, the tax legislation gave us a three-year window which allowed the relief to exempt the final period of ownership that didn’t otherwise qualify. But since April 2014 that three-year period has been reduced to 18 months, and it is due to be reduced again from April 2020 to nine months. If you own a property that has not been used as your only or main home throughout your ownership, for whatever reason, then you need to think about Capital Gains Tax. In the above example, the homeowners would have to find additional funding to pay the capital gains tax, which reminds me to mention again the change coming in April next year. I mentioned in a previous issue that capital gains tax is currently payable 31 January after the end of the tax year in which the property disposal took place, this means if you sold the property on 10 April 2019 then any capital gains tax would fall due for payment on 31 January 2021, almost two years later. From April next year this is being changed and the capital gains tax will be payable just 30 days after completion. This is a major change to a long-established tax principle, but perhaps one I can understand, even if 30 days doesn’t give much time for people to sort out their tax affairs. Maybe 90 days would have been better? Finally, just as I write this, a client has telephoned me to say that they have received a telephone t’s happened again. Someone call from HMRC threatening an arrest assumed that their home would be If you own a property that has warrant, the High Court and bankruptcy free of capital gains tax when they they didn’t pay their tax liability. He was not been used as your only or iftold sold it and were then disappointed that he had not responded to previous main home throughout your to find themselves with a Capital Gains demands that were sent but because the Tax liability. caller had managed to speak to my client ownership then you need to Most homeowners only own one house the telephone, he was able to give him think about Capital Gains Tax on and live in that property until they sell it to 45 minutes to go to the bank and make buy their next home, and that’s exactly the payment. scenario the tax relief is there for. Clearly it was a scam, but the caller was so convincing that my client, a wise businessman with many years’ experience, But in today’s modern world we are finding different situations. A common scenario is two people each own their own wasn’t so sure. Thankfully, he gave me a call to check and I was able to stop him making payment. home but then get together and move into one of the properties Let’s be clear, HMRC do not operate like this. If you ever and either sell the other or start to let it. receive such a call demanding money, always but always be The home they have moved into might very well continue suspicious and do not agree to pay. If you can’t check with an to qualify for Private Residence Relief, but the other property accountant, then speak to your bank instead of paying any money. I saw an advert on television recently where someone had lost their pension to someone who was happily spending it on a jet-ski holiday. It demonstrated how believable the scams have become and that everyone is a potential victim. There are some horrible people about!

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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