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Seaford and Alfriston

The perfect combination of the country and seaside

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Seaford and Alfriston

14 David Hamilton

It’s been a life on air for this convivial gent

26 Remembrance

War hero hailing from Haywards Heath

28 On The Home Front

A snoop around an elegant and

bohemian family home in Hoxton

Features 50 The Evelyn Chestnuts

Discover the ancient chestnut trees in Felbridge 55 More Radio Toy Appeal

Bringing smiles to children across Sussex 70 Christmas Cake!

A family treat or perfect present 72 Seasonal Recipe

Saffron mussels on garlic bread 73 Food Banks

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Editor’s Comment What a stunning display of autumn colour we are enjoying this year; I hope you are all able to make the most of the golden season before the wind whips the leaves away in a flurry.

With our thoughts now turning to Christmas, we have pages full of recipes, events and gift guides to help ease you gently into the festive season. See you next month!

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Our pick of forthcoming events 42 Blooming Times

Six of the best winter flowering shrubs 44 Book Review 46 It’s a Dog’s Life

Happy Birthday to Rolo the Border Terrier 48 Natural Living

Nature in focus 58 Beauty & Fashion

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Have fun with childlike exercises 62 Forest Row Walk

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Local charity news and information 74 The Month of November 76 Diary Dates

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COMMUNITY

Peter d’Aguilar visits Seaford by the sea and Alfriston just the other side of the South Downs to enjoy their various offerings of beach, rolling countryside and many visitor attractions

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Two Cities SEAFORD Sandwiched between the rolling hills of the South Downs, the Seven Sisters Country Park and the English Channel lies the peaceful coastal town of Seaford.

With a four-mile beach, promenade, museum, art gallery, cafes, pubs and restaurants, plus beautiful views across Seaford Bay to the white chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, Seaford has much to explore and enjoy.

Although there is some evidence of Stone Age inhabitation, the Romans were the first people to establish a settlement at Seaford; taking advantage of its natural harbour. Later it became a centre of commerce for Norman traders, but also suffered regular attacks from French invaders. In 1579 a major storm destroyed the harbour, which had an adverse effect on the town’s prosperity, resulting in an increase in smuggling, looting and wrecking. In the early nineteenth century the westernmost of the south coast’s Martello Towers – now a local history museum – was built at the eastern end of Seaford Bay as protection against Napoleonic

In 1987 Seaford initiated a massive beach replenishment operation invasion. The arrival of the railway and the Victorian fashion for sea bathing sparked a revival in Seaford’s fortunes, transforming the town into a popular seaside resort.

The town’s excellent natural beaches were all but erased in the 1980s, due to dredging and a new breakwater at Newhaven which cut off the supply of sand generated by longshore drift along the coast.

While this created ideal conditions for watersport enthusiasts, it discouraged more general seaside visitors. In 1987 Seaford initiated a massive beach replenishment operation, depositing on the shore around one million tons of sand from sandbanks out to sea. As a result, the beach is now Seaford’s main attraction. Current seaside initiatives include new beach huts, plans for tennis courts and a skate park and the Shoal, a sculptural community bench at Splash Point below Seaford Head.

Seaford has thriving cricket, football and rugby clubs, a bowls club and two golf courses. There is a large sports and health centre in Seaford which offers a range of sports and pastimes, including badminton, indoor bowls, children’s disco dancing, line-dancing and fitness classes. Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club is situated at the western end of Seaford Bay and has two sites, racing off Seaford Beach and sailing at Piddinghoe Lake near Newhaven, which is home to an RYA accredited sailing school.

Arts@The Crypt is Seaford’s community centre for contemporary arts and crafts. The modern gallery is housed in a 13th century vaulted flint

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On Saturday 1st December 2018 Seaford Christmas Magic will capture the sounds, tastes and smells of the festive season. The town centre will come alive with food and gift stalls, plus a full range of entertainment and attractions, including two live music stages, Santa’s grotto, reindeers, a lantern parade, as well as the Ice Queen and Snow Princess. The town’s range of independent shops are also packed with Christmas present ideas.

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Four miles north east of Seaford lies the historic village of Alfriston. Set in

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The freeand two-week Artwave wife Clementine, comedian Dickie needs of the elderly a residents Festival takes place each August Henderson, fashion model Jordan, biggest priority. across venues in Seaford, Lewes and aka Pamela Rooke (who now works Newhaven, showcasing local jewellery, in the town as a veterinary nurse), to maintaintextiles, theirmetalwork, dignity, privacy ceramics, glass, and actresses Penelope Keith and Margaret craft, furniture, illustration, painting Rutherford, motorcycle stunt rider ects of daily life. and printmaking.

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the heart of the Cuckmere Valley, it was recently named in a national newspaper travel feature as one of England’s most beautiful villages. The South Downs Way crosses the Cuckmere river at Alfriston, before continuing up onto the Downs.

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The village green, known locally as the Tye, lies on the century. Built in the shape of a cross, it sits on a small, flinteast side. The Alfriston Festival takes place during the week walled mound in the middle of the Tye, overlooking the leading up to the August bank holiday weekend, ending with Cuckmere river and surrounded by a flowered graveyard. a Grand Fair on the Tye, with the proceeds going to charity.

Because of its size, it is known as the Cathedral of the South Each December there is an Alfriston Downs. The 14th Century Alfriston Christmas Weekend. The village also Clergy House, originally the vicarage, has cricket and clay pigeon shooting Alfriston was recently named was the first property to be acquired by clubs. Along the High Street there are the National Trust in 1896. It is a classic as one of England’s most three charming country pubs. It also has example of a Wealden hall house; with a beautiful villages no less than four art galleries. In 1931, thatched roof and timber-framed walls, inspired by the beauty all around her in a tranquil garden and orchard set on the Alfriston, Eleanor Farjeon wrote the popular hymn Morning banks of the Cuckmere.

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LOCAL LIFE

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welcoming woof from Amber the Spaniel preceded the arrival of a genial David Hamilton at the door of his home near Billingshurst. Tanned and healthy, his welcoming hand reached out towards me with a sense of eagerness and jollity belying his 79 years.

Sitting in the shadow of his apple tree as the remnants of summer began to fritter away around us, David was eager to tell me how he came to live in a 16th century farmhouse.

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David Hamilton’s broadcasting star has burned brightly for the best part of sixty years. Robert Veitch caught up with him at his Sussex farmhouse for a wander down the memory lanes of radio, television, Fulham and all things Diddy!

David’s grandfather, George Hamilton, owned the house during World War II so master Hamilton was evacuated from his Manchester home to the Sussex countryside. Thus began a lifelong love for the place.

After hostilities ended, David would visit during summer holidays until he was about fifteen and grandfather sold the farm. There would be no return for over sixty years and a moment of serendipity.

I’ve never worked a day in my life, I’ve always done something I love While in Dubai in 2005, playing a charity football match for the Showbiz XI, David was chatting to Junior Campbell, who had been in the band Marmalade. The topic of conversation meandered into property as Junior described his Sussex farmhouse to an intrigued David. Back in England and

invited to visit… lo and behold, it was the same farmhouse. A year later Junior wanted to sell and the Hamilton’s wanted to buy. Childhood dreams can come true, “I can walk across the fields that I walked with my grandfather’s sheepdog when I was a child and they’re just the same now.”

Lady luck would strike again. David kindled a wartime friendship with a land girl called Daisy. Remarkably in 2006, she was still living locally, and despite being in her 90s she came to visit. A nostalgic time for both of them, reflecting on those bygone days.

After the War, David lived in South London with his mother. A teenager, his future life would be shepherded by a love for music, words and football.

“Sam Bartram the Charlton goalkeeper was my absolute hero. He seemed about nine feet tall when I watched him as a boy. Today his statue stands outside Charlton’s ground, The Valley, and it is nine feet tall!”

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unsolicited article to Soccer Star magazine, a weekly publication that ran from 1952-1970. To his surprise it was published and he was offered a weekly column paying two Guineas a week. “I did that for two years before I finally made the trip to their Cheapside office. After realising I was fresh out of school and not a 40-year-old journalist, they promptly relieved me of my role and dropped my column.”

David’s next job came via the Fleet Street Youth Employment Bureau, as the mail boy inside the offices of Lew Grade’s Associated Television (ATV).

The role offered daily opportunities to meet influential people and when asked what he wanted to do, David said he wanted to write. He became a trainee scriptwriter, working on Emergency Ward 10, before moving to Portrait of a Star.

He recalled, “There was no internet back then, the hard yards were done the old fashioned way. When my first programme was broadcast I was sat on the sofa, watching with mother.”

The teenage David loved radio, “I was inspired by Pete Murray on Radio Luxembourg and in time my hero became my friend. I knew that’s what I wanted to do with my life.”

National Service commenced in Cologne, at Christmas in 1958. “I hated it. It was mostly square bashing.

I went to the head of British Forces Network (now BFBS) and asked for a writing job. He offered me the job reading out the football results, which seemed to be some sort of joke. I was also a wireless operator. It all came quite naturally.”

With youthful fearlessness David informed the head of British Forces

Network of the troops desire to hear rock ‘n’ roll, not Peggy Lee. Once offered a show on Sunday afternoons he played the likes of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard. “I knew the troops would love it because I was one of the troops. My show was followed by a speech from the padre to cleanse the souls of the troops. They were different times,” he chuckled.

David’s break in television came in 1961, as an announcer and newsreader for Tyne Tees TV. In 1963 he interviewed a new band few people had heard of… called The Beatles.

In 1967 as the straight man on Ken Dodd’s ITV show Doddy’s Music Box, Doddy christened him Diddy David.

“Ken was about half a foot taller than me and I’m 5’6” – that nickname got me well known. It’s quite affectionate really.”

Terry Wogan was no big time Charlie, he was always able to laugh at himself The infant Radio 1 came calling in 1967. David effervescently recalled the pioneering days of Radio 1 as good times with some great music. “We were purveyors of happiness. We were trying to cheer up the nation. It was tremendous fun.” His afternoon show on Radio 1 began in 1973 and from 1975 was simulcast on Radio 2. The audience was enormous, the biggest in the UK at eighteen million. David reminisced, “I liked broadcasting in the afternoon, it meant I could go gigging

in the evening. Each gig paid the equivalent of a weeks BBC wages.” By November 1977 and nearing forty years of age, it was time to retune the dial and Radio 2 became his permanent home.

On television, David made several appearances on The Benny Hill Show.

In a 1974 episode he compèred a male beauty contest called ‘Mr TV Times.’

On walks Benny in a green one-piece lycra vest and pants combo and “I had to introduce him as Ivor Biggun from Mill Hill, to which Benny responded, No, I’m Ivor Mill from Biggin Hill.”

On The Tommy Cooper Show David was tasked as the interviewer in the ‘Fez to Fez’ skits. “Tommy never stuck to the script, he was very unpredictable and I was always expected to keep a straight face.”

There were thirteen Blankety Blank appearances between 1979 and 1985.

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in his eye. “The show was mostly adlibbed, tremendous fun. Terry Wogan was no big time Charlie, he was always able to laugh at himself.”

As a lifelong Fulham fan, one of his greatest memories was Alan Mullery’s testimonial at Craven Cottage in March 1976. It featured most of the 1966 England World Cup team against a former Fulham XI. “Alan rang me up and asked a favour… if myself and Jimmy Tarbuck could play as last minute replacements for a couple of the World Cup XI. Jimmy was asked to deputise for George Cohen and I was supposed to be Alan Ball. There we were, in the changing room wearing England’s red and white kit, heading out to play with Bobby Moore, Gordon

There we were, wearing England’s red and white kit, heading out to play with Bobby Moore, Gordon Banks, Geoff Hurst and the rest Banks, Geoff Hurst and the rest.

During the match I received a pass from Jack Charlton and made a cross that Bobby Charlton was able to score from. I have to thank Muller’s for one of the best days of my life.”

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As Fulham’s match day announcer from 1996-2014 David encountered several stars. Was Jacko really wacko, I wondered? David chuckled, “Michael Jackson was over to open the Harrods sale and looked about six stone, dripping wet. We had a brief chat and he was very pleasant. At half time I announced Michael to the crowd, but he was half way around the pitch, by the Johnny Haynes Stand before the crowd realised he wasn’t a look-a-like.

Tony Curtis came another time. He chose to run up the terraces and began to kiss the fans.”

David remained with Radio 2 until 1986, moving into commercial radio with stints at Capital, Melody FM, Capital Gold, and others. He presented the first show on Worthing’s Splash FM in 2003, “I think Leo Sayer was the guest that day. I had another show called ‘David Hamilton’s Million Sellers.” Splash FM has latterly evolved into More Radio.

When Radio 1 turned 50 in 2017, David wrote a book recalling those formative years. Hot Shots, Big Shots and Potshots is an excellent read over 128 pages – a first-rate stocking filler this Christmas.

David still works in radio, but here and there, not nine to five. His love for the medium is obvious, bubbling with enthusiasm as he speaks. He does a little for a London digital station and for BBC Sussex and Surrey.

Pausing to contemplate the current crop of radio presenters, “Nick Ferrari is a really good journalist. Danny Pike is a very good interviewer on local radio who would be at home on national radio.” Harking back to ‘the golden age’ it’s the hardworking Tony Blackburn who stands out, “He’s remained a household name for fifty years and lost none of his enthusiasm He’s the ultimate survivor. He was sat under the apple tree, in your seat, not that long ago.”

Our time approaching its denouement David suggested I go home with some apples from his tree. One by one he carefully selected them. They weren’t big, they were diddy. They were also delicious.

“I’ve never worked a day in my life, I’ve always done something I love,” reflected David as we parted under blue skies and aircraft contrails. Amber the Spaniel wagging her tail blithely, barking farewell as they faded from sight in the rear view mirror. l

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EVENTS

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS Christmas at Sheffield Park and Garden This Christmas, why not embrace the outdoors and enjoy the open space and tranquility of the garden. Take some time out to enjoy winter walks amongst the seasonal silhouettes, take the kids to enjoy Christmas activities, join a carol concert, choose a few presents in the shop and enjoy festive food and drink in the tearoom.

Open every day over the festive period

except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Start planning to enjoy a day with family and friends in this glorious garden, or just relax with some stress-free Christmas shopping and delicious refreshments in the tearoom.

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Christmas at Drusillas and Santa’s Grotto Experience the winter magic first hand at Drusillas Park this year! They’ve hung up their stockings by the chimney with care, in the knowledge that Saint Nick soon will be there! Take your little monkeys to visit Santa Claus in his cosy Christmas Cottage and come face-to-face with a husky at the zoo before getting your face painted as a reindeer, fairy or even a Christmas pud! Enjoy the festive Christmas lights while you sip your mulled wine and tuck into a yummy mince pie as Drusillas fills your little ones with Christmas cheer!

For more information and exact dates, call 01323 874100 or visit www.drusillas.co.uk.

Thurs 22 and Fri 23 Nov

Christmas Boutique & Artisan Gift Fair

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at East Sussex National Hotel, Uckfield TN22 5ES Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd November, 10am to 4pm Returning for its third year, this much anticipated Christmas Gift Fair doesn’t disappoint. Showcasing a unique collection of over 50 hand-picked boutique owners, small businesses and artisan makers, selling 100s of inspirational gift ideas, you’ll be sure to find something for even the trickiest on your Christmas present list. With must have winter fashion and jewellery, Christmas gifts and decorations, homeware, beauty products, handmade goods, food, drink and so much more.

There’s always something for everyone, to suit every taste and budget at a Country Lifestyle Shopping Fair, proudly promoting small businesses from Christmas Chic to Fabulous Boutique.

Plus enter to WIN £50 to spend on anything there.

Free parking, £4 cash entry Ground floor (no stairs), onsite café.

Competition and more info visit at www.countrylifestylefairs.co.uk/ esnxmasfair

Friends of Sussex Hospices Christmas Gift Fair at Norfolk Pavilion, Ardingly Showground Wednesday 28th November, 10am to 3pm Your magical Christmas starts here! Make a date with friends and enjoy the perfect 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. Rest and relax with delicious refreshments available all day in the cafe. 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 friendsofsussexhospices.org.uk/event/fair/

Weds 28 Nov

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EVENTS Tuesday 20 Nov

Nutley Antiques Christmas event Tuesday 20th November, 10am to 7pm Customers old and new are welcome to visit this popular annual Christmas event and enjoy drinks and nibbles whilst browsing the store. With two floors full of handmade and handpicked pieces, new and vintage Christmas decorations, unique gift ideas and lots of festive inspiration.

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Christmas Tree Time at Wilderness Wood Reservations start from 9am Saturday 3rd November. Fresh pre-cut trees available from Saturday 24th 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

From 3 Nov

Events at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Meteor Shower Open Evenings 10th November - Taurids 16th November - Leonids View the night sky through historic telescopes (weather permitting) and also look for meteors!

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Autumn Telescope Clinic

Hailsham Christmas Lights Switch-on Fri 23 Nov

From 10 Nov

Friday 23rd November, from 5pm Hailsham Christmas lights switch-on is one of the biggest annual events for the town centre. And this year the traditional and tasteful line-up of live entertainment planned means it’s going to be the best yet!

Highlights of this year’s switch-on include Santa and his sleigh, festive refreshments, carol singing, Christmas music and much more.

Bringing the community together to celebrate the countdown to Christmas with their friends and family, event organisers are hoping that lots of people will come along, take part and join in the fun!

All welcome - Vicarage Field, Hailsham

Weald Crafts Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November, 10am to 5pm Weald Crafts is holding its annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Llama Park on the A22 just outside Forest Row. Entry to the Craft Fair is FREE with a great selection of hand-crafted quality items to purchase including paintings, hand-knitted goods, gold, silver and freshwater pearl jewellery, cushions, aprons and textiles as well as turned wooden lamps and bowls, scarves and bags. The coffee shop and restaurant will also be open all day.

So come along for two days of festive shopping: The Llama Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JN.

Saturday 24th November: 2pm – 8pm One day course including food and drinks - £50.00 per person If you own a telescope but are not sure how to use it properly, this one day course aims to help you. Local astronomy enthusiasts will offer expert advice to get you started on your stargazing journey.

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The Travelling Companion

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THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD Sat 17 Nov

THE HUMAN LEAGUE Fri 23 Nov

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Opera by Charles Villiers Stanford after a story by Hans Christian Andersen

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EVENTS

Artist Roger Dean Exhibition Close to the Edge II © Roger Dean

Thursday 1st November – Sunday 9th December Trading Boundaries host their annual Roger Dean Exhibition this month, with the largest display of his paintings, watercolours, sketches and high quality prints in the world. Titled Crossing the Line, the exhibition celebrates 50 years of the immensely successful band Yes alongside a plethora of rare and collectible paintings from Roger’s illustrious career. Famed for designing the seminal album covers of bands such as Yes,

Lewes Chamber Music Festival Saturday 1st December, 7:30pm Now in its seventh year, the Lewes Chamber Music Festival has earned itself a reputation for outstanding chamber music concerts featuring brilliant young musicians alongside world-famous performers. LCMF

Sat 1 Dec

presents an annual Christmas Concert offering mulled wine, mince pies and a programme of wonderful music. This year is no exception and sees six brilliant musicians perform an imaginative programme of works by Ysaÿe, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven. Joining Artistic Director and violinist Beatrice Philips are violinists Maria Włoszczcowska and Tim Crawford; violists James Boyd and Adam Newman and cellist Hannah Sloane.

Trinity St John Sub Castro Church, Abinger Place, Lewes. Tickets: £15 available at www.leweschambermusicfestival.com 01274 479865 or email: box-office@leweschambermusicfestival.com FREE for under 26yrs

Pasadena Roof Orchestra ‘Hot Five’ Return to Bexhill for Charity Concert Saturday 17 November, 7:30pm Lovers of foot-stomping popular music from the 1920s and 30s are in for a special treat when the acclaimed Pasadena Roof Orchestra ‘Hot Five’ return to Bexhill for a charity concert at St Augustine’s Church. The concert is staged by the Friends of East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People (ESAB). The ‘Hot Five’ including founder and bassist / tuba player John Arthy, are all respected stars of the jazz world and have played in major venues around the globe. Money raised will go to support the work of ESAB. Tickets cost £12.50, to include a glass of wine, can be ordered by phoning Shirley Price on 01323 833942 www.eastsussexblind.org

Cilla – The Musical at The Hawth, Crawley Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 November Anyone Who Had a Heart would agree that Cilla - The Musical is unmissable.

After a sensational debut across the country, it’s back for an autumn tour and coming to The Hawth Crawley this November. Cilla - The Musical, is a spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series based on the early life of Cilla Black, by BAFTA® award winner, Jeff Pope. The musical score features the ultimate soundtrack to the 60s including Cilla’s greatest hits Anyone Who Had a Heart, Alfie and Something Tells Me, and many more. Book now as tickets selling fast!

Tickets are available from The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 and www.hawth.co.uk.

Sat 17 Nov

ASIA, Uriah Heep and many Thur 1 more, to the iconic logos for Nov to Sun Tetris and Virgin Records, 9 Dec Roger’s work has become some of the most instantly recognisable worldwide. Check the website for events running throughout the exhibition too.

Roger Dean ‘Crossing the Line’ Exhibition, Free entry Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Nr Fletching, East Sussex TN22 3RB 01825 790200 www.tradingboundaries.com

Sat 17 & Sat 24 Nov

St Michael’s Hospice’s Christmas Markets Saturday 17th November at Sedlescombe Village Hall, TN33 0QP, 11am – 3pm Saturday 24th November at Cooden Beach Hotel, TN39 4TT, 11am – 3pm Feeling festive? Head to St Michael’s Hospice’s Christmas Markets this month and start your Christmas shopping.

Featuring amazing local stallholders, selling a variety of seasonal gifts and goodies, their Christmas Markets are the perfect place to find something special for loved ones. Stop by the Hospice stand for their popular Tree of Gifts, scrumptious refreshments, and their Retail on the Road team will have a whole host of preloved items for you to snap up.

Entry £1.00

Tue 13 to Sat 17 Nov

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REMEMBRANCE

HERO OF THE

GREAT WAR Ruth Lawrence tells the powerful story of a Haywards Heath war hero, Sergeant Arthur George Knight VC, who fought for our Canadian brothers

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recently spoke to Martin Barker, the great nephew of Sergeant Arthur George Knight VC, who was born in Haywards Heath in 1886 and was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for an act of exemplary conduct during the First World War. A Victoria Cross Commemorative Stone is placed in the town in his honour.

Martin and his two brothers were occasionally treated to viewings of the VC by their grandmother, Arthur’s sister Nellie, who had inherited his award and she would proudly show it to groups of schoolchildren and their teachers from the local primary school.

As a young man Arthur was apprenticed as a carpenter but his dislike of the undertaking duties that went with the job prompted him to emigrate to Canada in 1911 with his friends. He left from Southampton on the SS Albania and made his way from Quebec to Regina, Saskatchewan, where he continued his trade as a carpenter. He enlisted in the 46th Infantry Battalion in 1914 and was sent to France in 1915 in the 10th Infantry Battalion. Serving for three years as part of the 1st Canadian Division, Arthur received the Croix de Guerre from the Belgian government.

On September 2nd 1918 as Acting Sergeant, Arthur faced the enemy

during the Second Battle of Arras, leading a bombing section forward under very heavy fire. He dashed forward alone, bayoneting several enemy machine gunners and trench mortar crews before directing fire on the retreating enemy with a Lewis gun.

Soon after, he ran on alone, killing one Officer and two N.C.O.s and capturing 20 other ranks. He then routed another enemy party single handed and survived the day. During operations the next day with his Company, Arthur

Mid Sussex District Council honoured him by naming a residential street Knight Close

and several comrades were injured or killed by an enemy shell. He was struck in the head by shell shrapnel at about 3pm and died shortly after. Arthur and six other Canadian soldiers were each awarded the VC for their bravery, gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty in that battle, on 2nd September, 1918.

Villagers did and still do regard Arthur and his comrades as liberators, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.

Martin researched Arthur’s history in 1987 and realised that no one in the family had seen where he was buried so he and his brother Peter went to the Dominion Cemetery, Hendecourt–Les– Cagnicourt to visit his grave. Martin got in touch with the Calgary Highlanders and as a result, in one of the proudest moments of his life, a memorial plaque was unveiled on the village church at Villers-les-Cagnicourt in 2015.

Two streets in Regina, Saskatchewan are named after Arthur and in 2013 Mid Sussex District Council decided to honour him by naming a residential street Knight Close. In 2014 Haywards Heath Town Council placed a marble memorial plaque to him under the portico of the Town Hall entrance in Boltro Road. It is a fitting tribute to a son of Haywards Heath who paid with his life for the continuing freedom of others. l

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HOME FRONT

Bohemian

LOUNGE The theatre lamp was a cherished wedding present, and the sideboard was bought from a local market. The large print above the sideboard is handpainted wallpaper mounted on MDF. “Someone was throwing it away after an interior design show so I reclaimed it!” explains Katy. The sheepskin rug came from a farm in Dorset where James and Katy spent a weekend before Arlo was born. “I love that this room feels grown up and elegant. I love sitting with friends having drinks around the log burning stove,” explains Katy.

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Elegance A full house renovation and a baby in a mere eight months? James and Katy Stevenson Bretton took it all in their stride when they bought a 1920s Edwardian style townhouse in Hoxton and created a beautiful family home

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DINING ROOM

The antique dining table and chairs in the bohemian dining room belonged to James’ grandparents. The art deco mirror was from an antique shop in Southwark. The piano was a wedding present.

“We’ve gone for quite an eclectic look in here,” says Katy.

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Katy and James’ five bed Hoxton home is an elegant family haven exuding a natural grace. Its purchase, in a very popular area where houses sell like hot cakes, was the result of a canny combination of correct timing, perseverance and good old lady luck.

James and Katy fell in love with the parks, shops and large Edwardian houses in London’s Hoxton, but knew they’d have their work cut out for them if they wanted to buy as the market was moving so quickly. They decided to pin their hopes on a hand written letter, posting copies through the doors on a few chosen streets, and were subsequently elated upon receiving a call a few days later. “Malcolm had owned this house for around 20 years and was looking to move

HOME TRUTHS THE OWNERS Katy and James Stevenson Bretton live with their one-year-old son, Arlo THE PROPERTY Edwardian style terraced five bedroom house, built early 1920s. The original house was spread over four floors (lower ground, ground, first and second).

James and Katy added an additional two floors, a large basement kitchen-diner and loft conversion containing two bedrooms and a bathroom LOCATION Hoxton, London

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Cool floor tiles compliment the cream metro tiles with cream grout which line the walls around the worktops. The collection of antique bottles were bought in Somerset. “I love interesting old trinkets and antiques. The old glass bottles were bought at a church fete.” The ‘chop’ picture is by an artist James works with. “James works with all sorts of artists and illustrators so we have collected some wonderful pieces of art over the years.”

The kitchen chairs are from an old chapel and were purchased secondhand.

out of London,” Katy explains. “He admitted the place needed a bit of work and we jumped at it, as we were keen to take on a project.” The house had few original features and was in a pretty bad way, needing to be completely updated and restored.

After a couple of viewings and a few emails back and forth, buyer and vendor agreed a price. In the meantime, James and Katy’s house had gone on the market and, in less than a week, sold. In the midst of all of the excitement about buying and selling in such quick succession, they discovered some other happy news. “We had a slight wobble when we found out that I was pregnant,” Katy remembers. “Were we really prepared for a building project and a baby?! But we decided we loved the house and were prepared to make it work.” They got the keys in May 2012 and their builders started on site two weeks later.

In a whirlwind eight months the couple dug out a basement to

ARLO’S BEDROOM

The most exciting feature about this room is the very dark blue walls. “I knew that we would be filling the room with bright kid’s things so wanted dark walls to set off rather than compete with all the colours,” Katy explains.

The chair belonged to James’ great uncle. The cut out bear on the fireplace was used in a television advert and Arlo’s owl toy is from Sri Lanka, where the couple went on holiday when Katy was pregnant.

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add a large kitchen-diner and larder, extended into the loft, added two bedrooms and two bathrooms and finished everything to an exceptionally high standard. “It was a roller coaster,” Katy remembers. “Watching them dig out the basement and half expecting the house to come crashing down around us was terrifying; having to make decisions about fittings and colours while the house was still a building site, and having to trust that my instincts were right, was really nerve-wracking.”

And of course, Katy was pregnant in the middle of it all. “Having a baby halfway through was pretty daunting.

James was pacing the hospital corridors on the phone to the builder while I was in labour.” The day after they got out of hospital Katy was back on site, making sure everything ran to schedule. “Arlo was surprisingly content to spend the first three months of his life strapped to my chest as I walked round a building site talking about stud walls and grouting!” laughs Katy.

And of course, it was all worth it.

“Seeing the new kitchen walls go up and our kitchen units being installed was really exciting; then getting to the end and sitting back to enjoy it all has been

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incredibly rewarding,” says Katy.

James and Katy have filled the house with a bohemian mix of artwork, antiques and vintage items. “I’m a huge fan of rummaging through charity shops, house clearance sales and car boot sales,” Katy says. “I recently got a beautiful old poster of a British Museum exhibition held in the 1970s from a house clearance shop. You can find the most interesting, unique pieces in these places.”

Katy’s proved that, thanks to her project management background, she is not only a dab hand at planning renovation projects, she also has a keen eye for colour and texture; combining natural textiles and rich earthy tones in a colour scheme that is relaxed, yet bold. The couple are not afraid of colour; the midnight blue walls in Arlo’s room and rich moss green in the bathroom are testament to that. “I love using strong colours to make an impact,” explains Katy. These strong tonal contrasts mix with exquisite traditional pieces and reassuring natural materials to create a sense of calm and elegance. For example, butterfly and bird prints mix with woody tones and earthy greens and browns to create a cool, calm space in the lounge.

Katy demonstrates a gentle awareness of the building’s architecture; preserving, restoring and updating in harmony with it. She explains; “I like to work with and enhance the character and original style of the house. For example we’ve kept the original sash windows and floorboards, and put back fireplaces and cornicing.”

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the house around the way they live. “One estate agent recommended that we put one large master bedroom in the loft, rather than a double and a single bedroom. But we knew that we wouldn’t feel happy sleeping on a separate floor to our young baby, so it was more important to create the master bedroom on the same floor as Arlo’s room,” explains Katy. “It also means that when family come to stay they have their own area on the top floor.”

To prevent the loft from only being used as a guest area and a floor of the house that is rarely used, James and Katy built in tons of storage and put their study up there. “It’s now a really useful space. In fact we’re up there most days,” Katy explains. The study is a peaceful space at the top of the house with a desk next to the sash window, overlooking the gardens behind. “It’s perfect for home-working or just escaping from the chaos downstairs.”

The kitchen design is another example of the way the house meets the needs of its young

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“I love that this room feels dramatic with its high ceilings and strong wall colour, and calm at the same time,” Katy explains. The three matching scatter cushions draw the eye to the bed, inviting you to relax.

The original floorboards are stained dark and varnished, and the original cornicing and ceiling are painted white. The white bedspread belonged to James’ grandparents.

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family. “Having a kid changes things.

We have friends over for dinner all the time, because otherwise we’d never see them! So we wanted to create a large kitchen-diner where I can cook and talk to our guests at the same time.” Katy incorporated a contemporary design and colour scheme which are offset by the warm tones of the antique wooden table and old church chairs. The open plan room and large windows to the garden mean that when James and Katy

are cooking, they can keep an eye on Arlo while he plays. Katy designed a seating area near the large windows so tired parents can relax on the sofa while the children sprint in and out of the garden.

Looking back over the whole project, it’s remarkable how much the Stevenson Bretton’s have achieved. Now a family of three in a house that has been fully renovated and re-designed, the result is refined and romantic, rich in colour and texture, boasting original features and bearing almost no resemblance to the house they bought originally. l Photos: Kristy Noble/Narratives Text: Narratives/Hannah Bullivant

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s frost takes a firm grip on our gardens, winter flowering shrubs step into the spotlight.

Many are deciduous and have ‘nude’ flowers – blooms that are borne on bare stems. These flowers may be small in stature, but they take centre stage in a wintery landscape – and they are often scented too. Winter flowers have a curious quality not usually found with their summer counterparts.

Stand next to them and they seem to have little or no scent. Their perfume is best appreciated when you are several metres away and suddenly find yourself enveloped in a mysterious cloud of exotic perfume. Planting some of these wintery beauties will help shake off the blues. Remember; if winter has arrived, then spring cannot be far behind.

Sarcococca orientalis ‘Christmas Box’ spends most of the year looking like a nondescript evergreen shrub. However, from December through to early spring it produces a mass of tiny white flowers with a heady honeysuckle-type scent. It will stand an occasional light trimming and can be used for ground cover or a hedging plant, (max 1 metre.)

Hamamelis mollis ‘Witch Hazel’ – a native to central and eastern China – is incredibly hardy and produces spidery sulphur-yellow flowers on bare branches. It will grow between 2 - 4 meters high. Flower arrangers will beat a path to your door and beg for a stem or two – a single sprig will scent an entire room.

Daphne Viburnum bodnantense In winter’s dressing-up box, Daphne is About now, every garden centre will the finest jewel with the most hypnotic be stocking ‘Dawn’ – rightly so. It will perfume imaginable. grow pretty much They are expensive, anywhere as long as the soil doesn’t In winter’s dressing-up box, but if a kind soul asks what you’d like for dry out in summer Daphne is the finest jewel Christmas point them and will eventually with the most hypnotic in Daphne’s direction. become a multiDaphne odora, (1.5 stemmed shrub perfume imaginable metres max.) is widely 2 - 3 metres high. available and if you Its deep pink buds open to reveal clusters of tiny perfumed see ‘Jacqueline Postill’, snap her up – even if you have to live on bread and blooms in white and pale pink. cheese for a month!

Chimonanthus Luteus Clematis ‘Wintersweet’ may eventually reach 4 We associate clematis with summer, but metres in height but can be cut back there are winter flowering types too. after flowering if required. Striking Varieties of Clematis armandii start to look at, the yellow waxy flowers flowering from November onwards, resemble miniature lanterns suspended providing they have a sheltered spot from bare charcoal-grey stems. The against a south/west wall. Clematis flowers are super-resistant to frost cirrhosa ‘Jingle Bells’ has elegant damage and the whole plant, including cream/white cup-shaped flowers and the foliage, has a distinct cinnamon/ decorative seed heads. l nutmeg aroma.

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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 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

do that sort of thing fifty years ago without someone reporting you to the social workers.) Max sails away in his imagination to the land where the Wild Things are, and he prances around being as wild as he likes and becomes their king. But you can get too much of wildness, and in the end he decides to go back home to his own bedroom. This book is a classic, and timeless. The pictures are unique, beautiful and evocative, yet they have that touch of anarchy which all children crave in small doses. It’s the kind of book you treasure until it either falls apart, or you pack it safely away for your grandchildren.

Maurice Sendak

This book first came out more than fifty years ago, and the illustrations were a major talking point because they were stylish and modern without being whimsical. The text is simple yet sophisticated, and gets to the heart of what all youngsters feel – wouldn’t life be great if nobody had the right to tell me what to do? Max has been told off by his mother for behaving like a wild animal when he puts on his wolf suit, so he’s sent to bed without any supper. (You could

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by Kit Wharton I had assumed this book was written to cash in on This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay (Picador), but actually it was published first. It doesn’t have the style or expertise of the other book – although the author did spend ten years as a reporter – but it is an honest account of a job that has become slightly glamorised through TV programmes such as Casualty. It’s an easy read, and although some of it is very funny other parts are

It’s an easy read, and although some of it is very funny other parts are moving and sad

moving and sad. There are graphic accounts of some truly awful cases, interspersed with time-wasters who are sometimes amusing and sometimes utterly infuriating. Kit Wharton is a not a paramedic, he’s an ambulance driver, and this is the diary he wrote from 2003. There are also autobiographical memoirs of a rather dysfunctional but entertaining childhood which can be very amusing, as can some of the callouts. The hoaxes, resulting in highspeed journeys that can be dangerous in themselves, only to discover that the caller is ‘the local nutter. The police recognise the number.’ The overwhelming feeling, though, like so many roles in the NHS, is of a job that is utterly exhausting but very rewarding.

IF ONLY THEY DIDN’T SPEAK ENGLISH: NOTES FROM TRUMP’S AMERICA

by Jon Sopel

Jon Sopel is a familiar face and has been the BBC’s North America Editor since 2014. He covered the 2016 presidential election at first hand, and will be remembered for Trump’s reaction to him at his first news conference: “Which news organisation are you from?” “BBC News.” “Here’s another beauty,” says Trump, having lashed out at the media for half an hour.

“That’s a good line,” responds Sopel gamely. “We are free, impartial and fair.” “Yeah. Sure.” “Mr President…”

“Just like CNN, right?” says Trump sarcastically. Sopel’s book isn’t just about his run-ins with Trump, though.

He digs much deeper than that, and attempts to show – rather well, I fancy –

Sopel attempts to show the fundamental differences in attitude between the USA and the UK the fundamental differences in attitude between the USA and the UK. The USA is all for personal responsibility, and good neighbourliness to get through the hard times. The UK believes the state should step in when people can’t cope. I had never really understood this, but it’s a profound dissimilarity with farreaching implications. It puts the result of the election into context, and makes understanding what has happened across the pond a little bit easier, if not any more digestible.

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PETS

It’s a Dog’s Life Happy Birthday to Rolo the Border Terrier! He is turning 16, or about 80 in dog years, a ripe old age indeed

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ovember hosts a number of significant events, not least of which is my birthday! I shall be sixteen this time, which makes me a very senior dog, so like many of advancing years I’d like to pass on some advice.

Firstly, I’d like to point out that old age isn’t an illness, it’s a life stage, so anybody who treats me like some doddery old boy who doesn’t know his snout from his waggy end, is in for a bit of a shock. I might have silver fur, but underneath, I’m the same old rascal I’ve always been and I like to flatter myself that I never knowingly pass over an opportunity for bad behaviour. At least these days I can’t hear ‘Them Indoors’ telling me off and the rude names that they tend to attach to me, which are often in recent years, prefaced with the word ‘old’. ‘Senior’ is much more gentil and distinguished.

outrider when I’m out in my buggy and I despatch him to exercise ‘Her Indoors’ when the weather is too inclement for a dog of my age. She needs the exercise, what can I tell you. He also hears things that I can’t and starts barking, so that I can join in and save ‘Them Indoors’ from the evils of the delivery people, the refuse collection, or any

unattributed little noise that attracts our attention. The other night, when we were out for our late-night garden visit, I found an intruder of a feline disposition. I sounded the alarm, which I’m sure our neighbours appreciated, and then got Teddy to escort the little blighter off our property. He’s got younger legs and a sturdier presence.

And finally, exploit your age shamelessly. Cuteness might belong to puppies, but I can deploy a pair of appealing eyes and a fine set of eyebrows as well as the best of them.

You may have heard the expression ‘silver fox’ but why should foxes have all the fun? After all, life is for enjoying whatever your age. l

I never knowingly pass over an opportunity for bad behaviour Secondly, they say that to grow old is to witness the reduction of limitless possibilities, or to put it another way, you start to run out of ‘firsts’, but don’t let this cramp your style. However many things you’ve done with your life there are always new things to bark at, new edibles or not quite edibles to eat, and fresh adventures to have. I’ve done lots of things since I reached double figures: winning rosettes at dog shows, making guest appearances on the radio, doing book signings, riding in a backpack and a buggy, there is a long and increasing list.

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Magnified Last week Ruth Lawrence treated herself to a close focusing macro lens for her camera and has been absorbed by the sight of a new world, suddenly magnified and alive with fresh detail

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he first thing I noticed, when walking out in early morning were the reflections on drops of dew. Up close, each tiny sphere of water holds an image of its surroundings; enlarged in the photo, its possible to see individual blades of grass within a single drop of moisture. Trained upon the face of a fly, the camera reveals compound eyes composed of around four thousand facets which enable it to see the world through a mosaic of separate, partial images. A fly has no focusing mechanism so it only has clear vision in a very limited focal distance and cannot perceive objects far away. Its eye is adapted to perceive movement to which it responds but it’s possible to approach slowly enough to avoid being noticed, allowing the camera lens to settle just inches away.

Identification of tiny creatures becomes much easier when they are magnified. You don’t have to carry a camera to enjoy this macro world; a decent magnifying glass or hand lens will show enormous detail but you have to move slowly to avoid startling the insect while getting close enough to use the lens. Flowers, lichens, leaves and bark make easier subjects which when

seen in detail open up entirely different impressions and reveal creatures too tiny to normally notice.

I was focusing on a flower when I caught sight of a bizarre looking caterpillar, which turned out to be that of a pale tussock moth. I discovered that hop pickers used to call the caterpillars ‘hop-dogs’ which seems obvious after noticing the distinct upright red tail.

The closer in you look, the more beauty is revealed and it is easy to regain a childlike sense of wonder at things you pass every day without noticing The tussocks are tufts of hair which detach to give birds an unpleasant beak full should they attack.

Spiders webs observed magnified when covered in dew appear as glass beads on impossibly thin strings; catch

a spider nest on a sunny early morning and light glistens from each drop. The closer in you look, the more beauty is revealed and it is easy to regain a childlike sense of wonder at things you pass every day without noticing.

A walk becomes infinitely richer the more you linger to focus on tiny detail; I’ve easily spent a couple of hours just walking a few hundred yards when constantly stopping to observe some minute drama taking place beneath my feet. You begin to realise how much life fills every space when you can actually see it in a scale that makes sense. Try observing your own garden or familiar walking route with a magnifying glass and prepare to become lost and enchanted in the details. l

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THE EVELYN CHESTNUTS Peter Erridge tells the story of an ancient avenue of chestnut trees lining the way to Felbridge Park

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id you know there is an ancient chestnut avenue in Felbridge?

Pass along the Crawley Down Road and there they are. On the north side of the road from Felbridge School westwards are the remnants of two lines, originally each of 52 Spanish chestnut trees (Castanea sativa); only 42 survive today. Not easily seen, just to the north, is a second line which together formed two avenues, one towards Crawley Down the other to Copthorne.

They were planted in 1714 for the estate owner William Evelyn and are now known as the Evelyn Chestnuts. The trunks of some are two metres in diameter.

Extensive research has been carried out by the Felbridge & District History Group to determine when and why these trees were planted. The two lines of trees are shown on ancient maps dated 1748 and 1768 leading to Felbridge Park, west of the present A22. Within the park there was just one avenue leading to the house. It has been concluded that they were planted to mark the restoration of the Protestant Monarchy. The results

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of the research can be viewed at www.felbridge.org.uk Until broken up in 1911, Felbridge Park estate managed the chestnut avenues, since then it has lacked the earlier protection.

Ancient trees are always under threat, judged as being unsafe and then felled, whereas judicious cutting back of unsound branches might suffice; the Evelyn Avenue is no exception. On occasion local residents and Felbridge Parish Council have interceded and limited the damage to this local landmark.

Since the estate breakup new landowners have wished to develop the area for housing, which has necessitated removal of some of these old trees. A few felled trees have been replaced

The lines of trees are shown on ancient maps dated 1748 and 1768 and are now up to 60 years old.

These will eventually blend in; but not the Horse Chestnuts (conker trees) planted in 1969!

Avenues of trees were first planted in mainland Europe during the 16th century to form shaded walks; this became fashionable in England during the next century. Other purposes for the planting included leading the eye to an edifice, a mansion or manor house, or to form a decorative route along which carriages brought visitors.

A variety of medium height deciduous tree species were used, usually sweet chestnut, lime or oak.

At the end of the last ice age Sweet Chestnut trees spread from south-eastern Europe possibly by invading armies. With an edible seed, the chestnut was carried as a food source. The Romans are thought to have planted the nuts in Britain to produce future food.

This was long term planning as it is about 20 years before a crop

of chestnuts can be harvested and used to produce chestnut flour.

The trees in this avenue have deeply furrowed bark and decay of the wood is evident. This is a natural process in the life of trees creating habitats and food for insects and fungi, whilst holes in the trunk and branches serve as nest sites for birds and bats.

Spanish chestnut trees are known to live for 700 years so in a plant caring community these remaining trees could be around in the 24th century. l

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Toy Appeal More Radio’s popular Toy Appeal is set to return this Christmas.

The long standing annual appeal continues to bring smiles to the faces of children and teenagers across Sussex who may otherwise have a Christmas to forget. Programme Controller Pete McIntosh told us how you can make a difference

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t is estimated that more than a quarter of children in Sussex are living in poverty – as a result many of them won’t be expecting a visit this year from Father Christmas.

Each year, More Radio encourages listeners to donate new toys suitable for deserving young children who may otherwise go without. This year, the Sussex-based radio station have teamed up with both Tesco and Sainsbury’s, as well as dozens of other local businesses to provide collection points across the county where listeners can get involved and support the popular initiative.

More Radio’s Breakfast Presenter Nick Osborne said, “We have seen the Appeal grow every year. We are consistently overwhelmed by the generosity of Sussex residents who get behind the campaign year after year and allow us to support so many worthwhile charities and organisations over the festive period. We really are grateful

for all the donations we receive, and would like to thank everybody who has previously supported the Appeal. We know from the feedback we receive from the groups we support just how much of a difference the Toy Appeal can make.”

“Every toy we collect gets distributed to disadvantaged children across our local area,” said Pete.

“These are children who might not otherwise receive a present at Christmas.

They may be spending the festive season in hospital, suffer from a physical or learning disability, or just be from a disadvantaged background where their parents or guardians simply can’t afford to provide gifts and presents. Last year we were able to support more than 20 charities and voluntary organisations and we are always looking to help more.

If you’re involved in a charity or group working with children, we really want to hear from you. You can contact us via our website, moreradio.online to register your interest.”

Last year the station collected 3,000 new toys and games and will be looking to grow this number further when the campaign begins in November. Pete continued, “This year we really want to up the focus on teenagers. We have always been inundated with toys suitable for younger children and we are blown away by people’s generosity. It would be brilliant if we could expand the appeal to support disadvantaged older children.

I know they can be difficult to buy for but books, age appropriate games, and even gift cards are always popular.”

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BEAUTY & FASHION

POP IT! D

o you pop it, turn it, flip it or keep it flat? No, I’m not talking about the latest dance mooves the kids are whipping out these days, I’m talking about the humble collar. And do you know what? I just can’t decide what I like!

On the one hand there is the cool factor. I’m thinking Danny Zuko cool – a greased back bouffant and bad boy pout, penchant for jumping on cars and getting the girl. Rock chicks have been smouldering under a turned leather for years and let’s not forget the glamour puss factor a big collar provides; framing the face, lifting the hair, providing a nifty little something to gaze seductively over as you turn your head to your admirer. We all want to be that girl, don’t we?

Then on the other hand there is the preppy, slightly douchebag look championed by so many frat boys and college girls with popped up polo shirts.

An oversized, overstarched collar like a wind-blown sail flapping around

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Let’s not forget the glamour puss factor a big collar provides your face can look a little bit 80s power dressing, a little bit try hard or a little bit clownish (see Harry Hill’s ‘comedy’ look) and unless it’s a dress-up party,

Turned up, turned down, Sara Whatley examines the highs and lows of the collar this month may not be the look one is desiring.

And then of course there is the practical element to an up turned collar. It’s now properly autumn out there, the wind is merrily whipping along and downpours abound just waiting to catch you out and drizzle down your neck – but not if you’ve gone for a pop! A turned collar provides a cosy barrier against the elements, an inbuilt draft excluder, and an extra layer of scarf warmth (scarf inside or outside the collar, a whole different question). Like striding fourth in wellies, an up turned collar against the wind is an emboldening move, and there is something eminently satisfying about flipping your collar to the elements – take that, autumn!

But for me the jury’s still out I’m afraid. Sometimes I love the look, sometimes it just makes me laugh.

Maybe I’ll stick to the safe ground of a half popped collar this season – an upturned middle-back and down at the front. Whatever turn you choose, wear it with pride! l

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BODY BUZZ

IT’S CHILD’S PLAY! Reconnect with your inner child and have a go at playing! Sasha Kanal explains how to have fun with your exercises

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Keep It Up! Hula hooping is a great way to dissolve those calories.

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popular exercises. Rocking your hips to keep the hoop in place activates all the muscles of your core and helps to get rid of belly fat and slim your waist. The larger the hoop, the easier the workout and some hoops are weighted to work you even harder. Before you start, keep the hoop level by holding it on both sides, then rest it against your back and start to spin! Get one spin in and then start circling your hips to start hula hooping.

Rocking your hips to keep the hoop in place activates all the muscles of your core and helps to get rid of belly fat

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Feeling Ropey Transport yourself back to the playground and start skipping! It’s the ultimate high intensity workout as it burns so many calories – apparently 10 minutes of skipping is the equivalent to running a mile in eight minutes. Skipping is less harsh on your joints compared to running. It can help your coordination and balance and is a weight-bearing exercise because you pound the ground, so can help stave off osteoporosis.

Skipping is also a full body workout as you use your legs to jump, and your shoulders and arms for turning the rope and your abdominals for stabilising the body.

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Animal Magic Movements that mimic animals can be amazing for strength and conditioning and improving your coordination and mobility. Start with a crab crawl – an intense upper body movement that uses your own body weight for resistance.

Start by sitting on the floor with your feet in front of you, hip distance apart.

Put your arms behind your back with your fingers facing your hips. Lift your hips off the floor and tighten your abs.

Start moving forward by moving your left hand followed by your right foot and so on, moving back and forth. l

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hen was the last time you had fun in your workout? Here at Body Buzz we’re certainly not ones to negate any form of exercise or activity. An endorphin high no matter what activity or sport you’ve done to achieve it, is always good in our books.

But can you recall the last time you experienced a real sense of fun and play from any exercise?

Perhaps as a rule we adults should reframe our view of exercise as a chore, a ‘work’-out or something we need to tick off our to do list at the end of the day. Or maybe this approach works for you and it’s the prescriptive approach that helps you get it done. Either way, activities that mimic or recapture childhood games are a ‘thing’ currently in the fitness world. So dust off your skipping rope, get those hula hoops out and prepare to giggle – A LOT!

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LOCAL WALK

FOREST ROW WALK To mark Remembrance Sunday we sent Robert Veitch to trek the footpaths of Forest Row and find the little known plaque to fighter pilot John Crossman

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eaving the car park on Lower Road wearing seasonal footwear, turn left and wander along Station Road. Once over the River Medway, keep going until the very end of the road veering left into a car park. Turn right, across the Forest Way, taking the footpath opposite and to the right of the pumping station.

Once through the glade the path enters a field of free-range pigs (don’t worry they’re fenced in). Follow the left side of the field to the gates at the end.

Take the small gate on the left by the sign for the Vanguard Way. The path feels like a droveway, although the scenery appears at times to be from Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Two railway sleepers form a small footbridge 50m before metal 7-bar gates appear to the left and the right. Look over the gate on the right, down in to the bottom of the valley.

It’s not visible from the gate, but there’s a memorial in the valley to Australian born John Crossman who was killed on the 30th September 1940 during the Battle of Britain. Crossman’s RAF Hurricane had been engaged in a dogfight with a Messerschmitt 109.

He was 22.

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The path feels like a droveway, although the scenery appears at times to be from Tolkien’s Middle Earth Back on the path, steering clear of tree roots, ruts and squirrels, keep going until the holly bushes indicate the summit. Things level off and the path smoothes out all the way to the telegraph pole at the junction. Turn left onto Cansiron Lane and follow the loosely surfaced track, which evolves into tarmac after 100m.

After 1/3rd of a mile, there are ‘Private Road’ signs on the right. Opposite them, by a pair of brick gateposts, the fingerpost indicates the route south, between the houses.

An iron fence borders the path and although narrow at first, it widens as it drops downhill, eventually opening

to a glorious view of Ashdown Forest.

Once over the stile, walk between the fences, past the fifteen oaks (you might count them differently!) to another stile. A third stile precedes power lines overhead. Hug the left side of the field towards the water trough and another stile. Head steeply downhill, albeit briefly, before turning left at the end of the fence. Follow the path to the drive, through the yard, all the way to the A22.

Turn left and amble 100m to the traffic lights, which offer the safest crossing of the road. Then it’s up the ramp to the Forest Way, the old railway line. It’s easy to imagine the days of steam and the 5:15pm from Three Bridges to Royal Tunbridge Wells braking for Forest Row station. A gap in the vegetation opens up at Guy William Davidson’s bench, which is a pleasant place to pause and contemplate.

At Brambletye Crossing, turn left onto the immaculate surface of Brambletye Lane, sauntering downhill for ¼ mile to the ruins of the 17th century Brambletye House.

There is no public access so soak it up from afar. 100m further on, turn left as the road bears right.

Walk alongside the fence, before the path chicanes left and right. Once over the River Medway turn left, passing through the kissing gate. Follow the path, running parallel to the river until a stile appears.

Stride across the field, towards the partially timber framed house and two stiles in unison. Atop the greenway turn sharp left. Then it’s over the stile and right, over the stile, across the track and

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over a third stile. Follow the left side of the field under the telephone lines to the final stile of the day.

On the other side take the left hand fork, between decaying undergrowth, then over the stream to the pebble path, meandering through S-bends back to civilisation. Walk through the rear of Kennard Court, up two sets of steps into the centre of Forest Row. Turn right and cross the main road safely. To the left of the mini roundabout is Freshfield Hall and on its’ perimeter wall is a plaque dedicated to John Crossman. From here, walk down Hartfield Road, full circle back to the car park. l

Robert has tested the route personally, making sure it is suitable for walking. However, even he cannot guarantee the effects of the weather, or roadworks, or any other factors outside of his control.

If you would like to send your feedback about a local walk, please email editorial@sussexliving.com

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PUZZLES

PUZZLE PAGE SUDOKU

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

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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.

CROSS CODE

1. Flexible stick (4) 2. Clemency (5) 3. Demise (5) 4. Deciduous shrub (6) 6. Whole number (7) 7. Having a right (8) 8. Symbol (6) 13. Food fish (3) 14. Limit (4) 16. Sparkles (8) 18. Former Italian currency (4) 20. Bicycle carrier (7) 21. Curiosity (6) 23. Snake (3) 25. No matter who (6) 28. Heartbeat (5) 29. Patois (inf.) (5) 31. Deprivation (4)

1. Amusing person (8) 5. Refer to (4) 9. Blissful state (7) 10. Choral composition (5) 11. Throw (3) 12. Chinese fruit (6) 15. Not heavy (5) 17. Valley (4) 19. Small canine pet (6) 22. Drench (6) 24. Expensive (4) 26. Church council (5) 27. Incendiary liquid (6) 30. Evergreen creeper (3) 32. Expel from property (5) 33. Florida city (7) 34. Certain (4) 35. Bountiful (8)

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Richard Green Funeral Service named regional Funeral Planner of the Year

The Funeral Planner of the Year Awards celebrate the independent funeral directors who are excelling in providing pre-paid funeral plans, and by doing so helping to give peace of mind for families that everything is taken care of.

Lewes and Uckfield funeral director Richard Green Funeral Service has been named one of the best funeral planners in the South East England region at this year’s Funeral Planner of the Year Awards, run by funeral plan provider Golden Charter.

If you would like to find out more about funeral planning please either visit or call our local funeral home.

Hosted by radio DJ Ken Bruce, the awards took place at the spectacular National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and featured a performance by the world-famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

Richard Green receiving his award from Steve Bennett on behalf of Golden Charter

In addition to the Funeral Planner of the Year accolade, the Woodland Trust has dedicated trees on behalf of Richard Green Funeral Service, which are to be planted locally at Costells Wood, West Sussex in recognition of the company’s achievement.

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Golden Charter CEO Suzanne Grahame said: “The respected and caring work of independent funeral directors within their local communities often goes unrecognised,

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IT’S ALL ABOUT CHARITY The Snowman™ Spectacular Christmas Appeal 2018 for Chestnut Tree House

Local Couple to Run the London Marathon for Whizz-Kidz Charity

Trina’s son Craig is an amazing little man. He has a progressive neurological condition and needs constant, round-the-clock care. But Craig has a rich, rewarding life – thanks to the dedicated, expert care he receives from Chestnut Tree House, your local children’s hospice.

This year, with help from The Snowman™, Trina is fundraising to find the £116,450 Chestnut will spend on care over the holidays. £35.70 will pay for a full hour’s extraordinary, unique care for one child like Craig this Christmas.

Today Trina would like to ask for your help in bringing a magical Christmas to all the children this wonderful charity will be caring for this year.

Please, support Chestnut Tree House this Christmas.

Your donation will bring wonderful moments into a local child’s life this Christmas, just like The Snowman™ did in Raymond Briggs’ famous story.

To donate online visit www.justgiving.com/Chestnut-Christmas-2018

Whizz-Kidz is a charity that helps provide disabled children with essential wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need to lead fun and active childhoods. Their mission is to transform the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment, support and life skills they need, when they need them – giving them the chance to develop their full potential.

Local company Levade Systems Limited is proud to be supporting WhizzKidz. As an employee Oliver Welch and his wife Eileen are taking part in the London Marathon in 2019 to raise money for Whizz-Kidz. The charity is close to their hearts as their daughter was helped by Whizz-Kidz by providing her with her first powered wheelchair.

Any readers wishing to sponsor the couple for Whizz-Kidz can do so by visiting www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com then search for donating to the Oliver Welch page.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice – Lights of Love 2018 Lights of Love is a special celebration for everyone involved with St Wilfrid’s Hospice. It’s an opportunity for everyone to be together; to reflect and remember.

Everyone is welcome – families, volunteers and staff, all who share the poignant experiences of this extraordinary place.

St Wilfrid’s are inviting people to join them at one of their Lights of Love celebrations where people come together to remember loved ones they have lost. There are eight events taking place throughout the St Wilfrid’s community, between 18th November and 11th December. The celebrations combine music, carols and readings and include the lighting of a candle and Christmas refreshments. Entry is free to all services and all are welcome.

The hospice relies on the generosity of the local community to support its work and every donation really makes a difference to the patients and the families they care for. In return for a Lights of Love donation, people can request the name of their loved one on one of the beautiful dove decorations that adorn the hospice Christmas tree.

To make a donation or to find out more about the Lights of Love celebrations, go to www.stwhospice.org

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Preparation: 1-2 hours, plus overnight soaking Cooking time: 3 to 4 hours Makes: 25-30 slices INGREDIENTS 750g vine fruit mix 250g soft apricots, quartered 200g cut mixed peel 200g glacé cherries, halved 100g pitted soft prunes, quartered Grated zest and juice of 1 orange 100ml Drambuie, plus extra to ‘feed’ the cake 250g unsalted butter, softened 200g dark muscovado sugar 5 medium eggs, beaten 300g plain flour, sifted 200g walnut pieces FOR THE ICING 500g ready to roll regal icing Icing sugar, for dusting FOR THE MARZIPAN 4 tbsp apricot jam 500g marzipan Icing sugar, for dusting METHOD Place all the dried fruit in a large bowl then stir in the grated orange zest and juice, and the Drambuie. Cover and leave to soak overnight.

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Grease and line the base

and sides of a 20cm square (or 23cm diameter round) cake tin with baking parchment so it stands 5cm

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In a large bowl, use a 3 hand-held electric whisk to beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the beaten eggs, a little at a time. If the mixture begins to curdle, add a spoonful of flour with the last few additions of egg.

Remove the cake from 5 the tin and store in its lining paper, wrapped tightly in foil. Keep in a cool place.

Feed the cake every few weeks by making small holes in its top, then drizzling with a couple of tablespoons of Drambuie. This will help to keep the cake moist and add extra flavour. If the cake has domed in the centre neatly slice off the top before covering with marzipan.

To ensure a completely flat surface turn the cake upside down before decorating.

Add the soaked fruit To marzipan the 4 and walnuts, with any 6 cake: in a small remaining liquid, mix well. saucepan, warm the jam Fold in the rest of the flour.

Spoon into the cake tin, level the top of the mixture.

Stand the tin on a tray and bake for 3-4 hours until cooked, covering the top of the cake with foil if it starts to over-brown. When a skewer comes out clean, the cake is cooked. Leave to cool completely in the tin.

with 1 tablespoon of cold water then sieve to get rid of any lumps. Place the cake on a board and brush with the warm jam. On a surface dusted with icing sugar, roll out the marzipan to a 35cm square. Lift over the cake and ease to fit smoothly around the sides. Trim off any excess. (If you don’t want

to ice it straight away, cover with Clingfilm and store in a cool place for up to a week.)

To ice the cake: 7 first, lightly brush the marzipan with water. On

a surface dusted with icing sugar, roll out the regal icing to a 35cm square.

Lift over the cake and ease to fit smoothly around the sides. Trim off any excess.

Dust your palms with icing sugar and gently ‘polish’ the surface of the icing with the heel of your hand to smooth out any creases. Wrap any leftover icing in Clingfilm to decorate the top of the cake.

Decorate how you wish.

8 Once decorated, cover the cake loosely and store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks before Christmas.

If you wanted to make as presents just increase the volume, put the extra into smaller cake tins and decorate with fruits and nuts. l

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Saffron Mussels on Garlic Bread Garlic, saffron and mussels are a marriage made in heaven. This delicious combination makes for an indulgent snack or hearty lunch

INGREDIENTS Garlic Bread 10 x 1� (2.5cm) slices small baguette 1 medium garlic clove Saffron Mussels 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1oz (25g) butter 2floz (55ml) white wine 7oz (200g) small mussels, such as bouchot 5floz (150ml) double cream 5-6 saffron threads 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD Scoop some of the bread out of the centre of the baguette slices to make room for the mussels.

Rub the baguette all over with the garlic. Bake in a preheated oven at gas mark 5/375f/190c for 5-8 minutes until just coloured and slightly crisp.

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Cook the shallots in the 2 butter in a large pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. Pour in the wine, increase the heat to high, stir well and then add the mussels. Cover with a lid and steam for 4-5 minutes until all the shells have opened. Discard any that are unopened. Lift out with a slotted spoon and cool before removing the mussel meat from the shells. Strain the liquid to remove any grit. the baguette slices 3 Put into a preheated oven 72 SUSSEX LIVING | November 2018

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at gas mark 4/350f/180c to warm through for 1-2 minutes.

Stir the cream, saffron 4 threads and parsley into the mussel juices and reduce down if necessary to a coating consistency. Season, return the mussel meat to the pan to heat through for

1-2 minutes over a medium heat and then spoon into the warm baguette slices. Serve.

Advance preparation Steam the mussels, make the sauce and return the mussels to the sauce up to 6 hours before, cover and chill.

Reheat for 4-5 minutes over a medium temperature until

very hot. Fill to order in the warmed baguette slices.

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Seasonal Food Donations Foodbanks and seasonal boxes are a lifeline to many. Donations of food and basics such as toiletries can go a long way to helping those in desperate need. Find your nearest drop off points and opening times below Bexhill Foodbank

There are various locations and opening times for the Bexhill Foodbank, visit the website to find the nearest one, and how you can help. Distribution of food is through a voucher system, contact details below for further information.

07866 570468 info@bexhill.foodbank.org.uk bexhill.foodbank.org.uk

Crowborough Foodbank

Opening times: Friday, 14:00-16:00 United Church, Croft Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1HA Distribution of food is through a voucher system. See website for donation drop off points and times.

07936 515798 info@crowborough.foodbank.org.uk crowborough.foodbank.org.uk, facebook. com/crowboroughfoodbank, twitter.com/ CrowboroughFB

Eastbourne Foodbank

There are various locations and opening times for the Eastbourne Foodbank, visit the website to find the nearest one, and how you can help. Distribution of food is through a voucher system, contact details below for further information.

01323 409925 info@eastbourne.foodbank.org.uk eastbourne.foodbank.org.uk

Hastings Foodbank

Opening times: Tuesday & Friday, 11:30-13:30 King’s Church Hastings, The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2SA If you require a Foodbank voucher please approach your health practitioner, school, statutory agency, housing association or the Citizens Advice Bureau. info@hastings.foodbank.org.uk hastings.foodbank.org.uk

SeaHaven Foodbank

Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00 (closed Tuesday) Info & Advice Hub at 31a High Street, Newhaven BN9 9PD A member of the team will discuss your circumstances with you and there will also be an opportunity to discuss further services and support should you need them. Donations of non-perishable food are

very welcome and can be left at several collection points including Sainsbury’s Peacehaven and Newhaven, Newhaven Town Council Offices, and Denton Island Community Centre.

01273 516032 enquiries.info@sussexcommunity.org.uk sussexcommunity.org.uk/advice-services/ newhaven-food-bank

Uckfield Foodbank

Opening times: Tuesday & Friday, 14:30-16:00 The Source, The Hub, Civic Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AL Distribution of food is through a voucher system. See website for how to get a voucher to bring to the foodbank to exchange for food.

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Hailsham Foodbank

Opening times: Tuesday & Friday, 14:00-16:00, Thursday 10:00-11:30 Sheriff Place, Market Square, Hailsham BN27 1AG Distribution of food is through a voucher system. See website for donation drop off points and times.

They also offer ‘Turn2Us’ on a Monday and Wednesday morning between 10:00-11:00.

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THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER Michelle Brett looks at all the offerings November brings, from the garden to the kitchen and of course, bonfire celebrations

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ovember retained its name from the Latin novem, meaning nine, from when it was the ninth month of the Roman calendar. The Anglo-Saxon name for the month was Blotmonath, blood month, as this was the traditional time to slaughter the animals and preserve their meat – much cheaper than keeping the animals alive during the winter months. This also lent itself to hearty feasting, as those items that couldn’t be preserved were cooked up.

Poppies are worn by many in the first two weeks of this month in honour of Remembrance Sunday, commemorating the military and civilian servicemen and women from the two World Wars and the later conflicts. Always held on the Sunday nearest to Armistice Day, 11th November, when the First World War ended at 11am in 1918: one hundred years ago.

Facts and Figures

In the Garden Only the hardiest of vegetables are left in the kitchen garden, carrots, parsnips, leeks and winter cabbage to name a few - but aren’t they the hearty, warming vegetables that we crave now that the weather is turning colder?

Tulips are great for the tardy gardener – they can be planted late and will provide an amazing late spring display.

Plant them at three times their own depth, and they can go pretty much anywhere except soil that lays very wet. Why not plant them amongst violas and pansies in pots to get a continuous display?

Now’s the time to start to feed the birds. There’s still plenty of food for them in the hedgerows and gardens, but they need to know where to come in leaner times.

In the Kitchen The ingredients that we associate with the festive season appear this month: cranberries, clementines, satsumas, almonds, sweet chestnuts and walnuts, amoung others. Goose, turkey and venison, cod, mussels and sea bream are all in season this month as well.

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“Remember, Remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot…”

All of Sussex’s Bonfire Societies are now well into their yearly events, and what a sight to behold it is too. Monday the fifth will see Lewes’ roads and railway station close, in anticipation of probably the largest annual event that our County Town has to offer. With over 30 different processions, each society has their own route which will come together to march through Lewes town.

In the aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605, the Parliament of England in 1606 passed the Observance of 5th November Act 1605. It required church ministers to hold a service of Thanksgiving annually on the 5th November, which everyone was required to attend. This law was repealed in 1859 by the Anniversary Days Observance Act which repealed several laws mandating political or state services.

The sea temperature will drop to an average of 14.7° here on the south coast this month. We lose another one hour and thirty-six minutes of daylight, leaving us with just over eight hours.

For those born in November, you’ll be either under the Scorpio or a Sagittarius star sign, with the birthstone being a topaz, and birth flower a chrysanthemum, meaning compassion, friendship and joy. Famous birthdays this month include Billy Connolly (24th), Art Garfunkel (5th), Prince Charles (14th), Demi Moore (11th) and Kim Wilde (18th).

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Do you have an East Sussex community event to promote?

Email hello@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form.

Monday 5 November

in aid of Framfield & Blackboys WI

Lewes Combined Societies

Saturday 10 November, 11:00 – 16:00

www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com

Mansion Market

Wednesday 7 November, 19:30 – 21:00

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA Parking and admission are free to this vibrant Market - the perfect place to find Christmas gifts. Puppet shows, taster therapy sessions, all-day cafe.

01324 824944.

The Gardens at Glyndebourne with Vivienne Macey St Thomas a Becket Church Hall, 23 Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH Vivienne has been a volunteer gardener at Glyndebourne Opera House for six years. Her passions include roses, unusual plants, Salvias. £3 for guests, free for members.

Sara Callarman 07952 233865 lewes.gardensociety@hotmail.co.uk www.lewesanddistrictgardensociety. org.uk

Saturday 10 November, 14:30

We Remember Them

Rye Bonfire Society

Christchurch Methodist Church, Springfield Road, Bexhill on Sea TN40 2BX A WWI commemoration in words, letters and song. WWI refreshments to follow. Admission free. Small charge for refreshments. Mrs Chris Cox 01424 220524, chriscox60@hotmail.com

East Hoathly Bonfire Society

Saturday 10 November, 19:30

Saturday 10 November

www.ryebonfire.co.uk

www.easthoathlyandhalland.co.uk/ clubs-and-societies

Chailey Bonfire Society www.chaileybonfire.co.uk

South Heighton Bonfire Society southheighton.org/bonfire

Saturday 10 November, 09:30 – 11:15

Jumble Sale

St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill RH10 7DY Variety of items for sale, books, bric-abrac, clothing, toys and games, etc.

Charity event in aid of St Barnabas Fabric Fund. Adults: 40p, children: free.

0300 111 8150 www.worthparish.org

Saturday 10 November, 09:30 – 12:30

Table Top Sale

Framfield Memorial Hall, The Street Framfield Collectables, books, clothes, cakes, bric-a-brac, handmade crafts, Christmas gifts, tombola, tea, coffee, bacon rolls. Free entry – all proceeds

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Works by Beethoven, Haydn and Chausson

Chaplin Theatre, Vinehall School, Robertsbridge TN32 5JL Martin Roscoe (piano) Callum Smart (violin) Allegri String Quartet. £20 inc refreshments. £10 students and other discounts. 01580 883092 geoffreywhitehead@vinehallschool.com

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 November

Winter Craft & Gift Fair

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker BN27 3QS Festive fun with stalls, decorations and music in this beautiful historic setting. www.sussexpast.co.uk Sunday 11 November, 19:30

Mid-Sussex Remembrance Concert

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 November, 10:00 – 16:00

Art Exhibition and Sale of Work Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road BN21 4UG Society of Eastbourne Artists Art Exhibition, supporting the mayor’s charities. Free admission.

Andrew Forrest 01323 721700 www.sea-art.co.uk

Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY In aid of the Royal British Legion.

Ardingly Choral Society with MidSussex Sinfonia and Copthorne Prep School choir. Conductor Robert Hammersley. Tickets £15 (£13:00 concessions) Dolphin Centre Box Office - Michael Kershaw 01825 791241 www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk

Saturday 17 November

Friday 16 & Saturday 17 November, 10:00 – 17:00

Saturday 17 November 19:30 – 22:00

Cooden Beach Hotel, Bexhill on Sea TN39 4TT Handmade presents by craftsmen and women across the Weald of Sussex & Kent.

St Augustine’s Church, St Augustine’s Close, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 3AZ Jazz at its best with music from the 1920s/1930s in aid of the East Sussex Association of Blind & Partially Sighted People - £12.50 to include a glass of wine. Shirley Price MBE, 01323 833942 shirley@shirleyprice.me.uk

Weald Crafts Christmas Fair

Saturday 17 November to Tuesday 1 January

Winter Wonderland

Drusillas Park, Alfriston (just off the A27), BN26 5QS Experience the winter magic first hand this year at Drusillas Park! Bring your little monkeys to visit Santa Claus in his cosy Christmas Cottage on weekends. 01323 874100 www.drusillas.co.uk

Sew Time with East Grinstead Embroiderers East Grinstead Library, 32-40 West Street RH19 4SR An informal drop-in session for everyone whether beginner or experienced.

A time to learn new skills and share ideas. Laura Muir 07932 736710 egembroiderers@gmail.com

Pasadena Roof Orchestra ‘Hot Five’ Jazz Concert

Saturday 17 November

Robertsbridge Bonfire Society

www.robertsbridgebonfiresociety.com Saturday 17 November

Haydn’s Creation

St Swithun’s Church, Church Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3BA Forest Row Choral Society concert with orchestra and top professional soloists Mark Padmore, Rodney Earl Clarke and Anna Sideris. £15 – under 16s free. www.frcs.org.uk Tuesday 20 November, 19:00 – 20:00

Free Pain Management Information Evening BMI The Esperance Hospital, Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BG Free pain management information evening. Take the opportunity to speak with the team about the available treatment. Booking essential: 0800 1577762 info@bmihealthcare.co.uk

BOUTIQUE & ARTISAN

Christmas Gift Fair Thursday 22 & Friday 23 November

Join us for a fabulous day of shopping with over 50 Small Businesses selling 100s of unique & festive gift ideas East Sussex National Hotel, Uckfield TN22 5ES Free Parking / Open 10-4 / £4 cash entry pp

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DIARY DATES Saturday 24 November

Thursday 22 & Friday 23 November, 10:00 – 16:00

Chailey Repair Café

Boutique & Artisan Christmas Gift Fair

East Sussex National Hotel, Uckfield TN22 5ES Fabulous Christmas shopping, over 50 handpicked small businesses selling 100s of high end products offering unique and festive gift ideas.

Free parking – Entry: £4 www.countrylifestylefairs.co.uk

Chailey Parish Hall, on the A275 adjacent to The Five Bells BN8 4DA Bring broken items needing repair, and enjoy a cuppa and some of the best cake in Sussex while you wait!

There is no charge, although we do ask for a donation towards our running costs. Bryan McAlley, brymac@btinternet.com www.repaircafe.org

Friday 23 November, from 17:00

Sunday 25 November, 09:00 – 15:00

Vicarage Field, Hailsham BN27 1BE Santa & sleigh, roasted chestnuts, candy floss and much more.

Horam Village Hall TN21 0JE Antiques and all manner of collectibles. Many Stalls. Refreshments and free parking. Entry: £1:00 Mary 07899 996568

Hailsham Christmas Lights Switch On

Antique & Collectors Fair

Saturday 24 November 09:30 – 16:30

Best of British Gift Fair

Rotherfield Village Hall, North Street TN6 3LX A wonderful mix of unique handcrafted gifts. Collection for Demelza House Children’s Hospice, and the The Firestation Café providing some artisan treats. Caroline 01892 231604 caroline@calderwood.cc Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 November, 10:00 – 17:00

Weald Crafts Christmas Fair

The Llama Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN Handmade presents by craftsmen and women across the Weald of Sussex & Kent.

Sunday 25 November, 15:00

Classical Tea Concert

Saturday 24 November, 12:00 – 16:30

Saturday 24 November

Plumpton Village Hall BN7 3BQ Crafts, consumables, raffle (1st prize £100), children’s games, tombola, Father Christmas from 14:00.

Entry: £1:00, under 14s free.

Terry Thompsett 01273 891256

Pett Village Hall, Pett Road TN35 4HE See the exciting range of crafts as well as refreshments and the local village choir. Carol Pecorini 01424 813544 Carol.pecorini@gmail.com

Festive Fair in Aid of St Peter & St James Hospice

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Christmas Craft Fair

St. Barnabas Church, Sea Road, Bexhill TN40 1JG Launch of Bexhill’s Sunday afternoon concert series. Enjoy Beethoven and Shostakovich with renowned professional cellist Sally Pendlebury followed by tea. £10 to include tea and cakes.

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Seeing Photographically and the Joy of Experimentation Lewes Camera Club, St Mary’s Supporters Club, Christie Road BN7 1PL A rare opportunity to hear Andrew

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Sanderson, internationally acclaimed photographer from Yorkshire, share twenty years creating original and iconic images. Entry: £5 Ken Mines 07563 625793 kenmines@hotmail.com www.lewescameraclub.co.uk Tuesday 27 November, 19:00 – 20:00

Men’s Health Evening

BMI The Esperance Hospital, Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BG FREE men’s health evening. Take the opportunity to speak with the team about the available treatment.

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Friends of Sussex Hospices Christmas Gift Fair

Norfolk Pavilion, Ardingly Showground RH17 6TH Your magical Christmas starts here!

The perfect social shopping event for Christmas. Tickets £4 online, £5 on the door. Children free. www.friendsofsussexhospices.org.uk Friday 30 November 19:30 – 20:30

East Hoathly & District Preservation Society: Annual Social Evening

East Hoathly Village Hall, Church Marks Lane BN8 6EQ Excellent party food, donations bar, film, bring wedding photo for competition, Indian (Raj) military chest exhibition, quiz - £4 for non-

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Goldner String Quartet and Piers Lane (piano)

Friday 30 November, 19:30

Christmas Party Night

The Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield TN22 1AE Three course dinner and dancing to live band ‘Bedraggled’. Tickets: £29:75 www.civiccentreuckfield.com

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Christmas at the Priory: A Tudor Christmas

Chaplin Theatre, Vinehall School, Robertsbridge TN32 5JL Australia’s leading ensemble perform works by Shostakovich, Schubert and Elgar. £20 inc refreshments.

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24TH–28TH JULY 2019 Get ready for your best adventure yet! Discover stunning glaciers and raging rivers, trek across vibrant coloured mountains and camp under moon and stars as you explore the spectacular remote highlands of Iceland on a five day trek. As you make memories that’ll last a lifetime, you’ll help families supported

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Christmas Party Night Three-course dinner and dancing to live band ‘Bedraggled’ Fri 30 Nov - 7.30pm Tickets £29.75

Jack and the Beanstalk Traditional Pantomime with BBC’s Allo Allo Mimi Lebonq (Sue Hodge) as the fairy Thurs 13 Dec to Sat 15 Dec Tickets £12 and £9 Groups of 4 - £40 and £36 Booking office 01825 769694 www.civiccentreuckfield.com November 2018 | SUSSEX LIVING 79

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Iford Village Hall, Iford, nr Lewes BN7 3EJ Using beautiful natural materials, dried and fresh, learn how to make a wreath/table decoration in the company of friends. ÂŁ35 inclusive of all materials and refreshments. All proceeds to St Nicholas Church, Iford.

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Christmas Concert in aid of Action Medical Research for Children St. John’s Church, Dormansland RH7 6QU Concert performed by the Greenstede

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Uckfield Singers’ Christmas Concert

The Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield TN22 1AE Christmas Concert of songs and carols, also including performances by young guests. Tickets are ÂŁ8 each, available from Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, High St, Uckfield or on-line. www.uckfieldsingers.co.uk

The Snowman Spectacular Appeal 2018 for TM

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Holy Cross Church, Belmont Road, Uckfield TN22 1BP Music, carols and mulled wine.

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Heathfield Silver Band Christmas Concert

State Hall, Kings Church, Station Road TN21 8LD Mince pies, mulled wine, refreshments and raffle. Free parking. £8 adults,

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Holy Cross Church Festival of Christmas Trees

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SMART INVESTMENTS Are you looking to finance your business? Melanie Richardson goes through some of the financial options available FINANCING AND FUNDING FOR YOUR BUSINESS Raising funds to support your growth is essential to any business and in the current economic climate, can prove a major challenge for any organisation. There are many finance options available but deciding which is the best route and then collating the information necessary to secure funding can prove a tricky process. All funders will require a forecast cash flow and profit and loss account – without which they may not be able to lend.

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Grants often won’t fund the whole of your project, so sometimes it is necessary to look for additional investment sources.

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ANGEL INVESTORS One financing option that is becoming more and more popular with new businesses is Angel Investing (equity financing). Angel investors are private investors who provide business capital to businesses in return for an equity stake – think Dragon’s Den. If they are going to invest in your business they will usually offer their expertise as well and you can secure a valuable advisor early on. You must make sure if you are considering this, that you are willing to have another voice in your business and be prepared to give up some of the equity for the advantages.

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Raising finance in today’s climate is becoming more complicated while investors and banks want to have a lower risk profile than they once did. To maximise your chances of getting the funding you need make sure that you: • Prepare business plans, cash flow forecasts and proposals to give to finance providers • Create professional and exciting presentations • Consider whether debt or equity is more preferable • Investigate alternative options, such as invoice discounting or maximising working capital Money Matters is written by Melanie Richardson - Managing Partner 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 her place of work.

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