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Editor’s COMMENT

It’s hotting up at Sussex Living this month as we bring you our summery August issue.

Helping you make the most of sultry summer days, we have a refreshing feature all about living alfresco. From summerhouses to BBQ Huts, and outdoor kitchens to Shepherd’s huts, there is tons of inspiration to be found here – even popping up a tent in the garden can make a great hideaway to relax and play in. Find the details from page 28.

I hope you like our dashing cover star this month, Great Britain’s rugby sevens captain Tom Mitchell (thanks to Paler Images for the picture). He is hoping to take the rugby sevens squad to victory at the Rio Olympics this August, but kindly found the time to have a chat with Sasha Kanal. See what he thinks about Team GB’s chances of gold on page 10.

Keeping you in the sporting mood, try your hand – and your brain – at our summer quiz, all about the Olympics over the years. There are some fabulous prizes to be won, so do make sure you turn to page 27 and give it a go.

We are already gearing up for our September issue next month, which will be jam-packed with interesting features to get your teeth into, including our ever popular Education Feature. It is a brilliant platform to advertise around, so make sure you give us a call if you wish to join the back to school fun!

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Going for gold

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Rugby’s Tom Mitchell is on track for Rio Living alfresco for the summer

Property

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East Clayton Farm

Ruth Lawrence meets four dashing donkeys

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HISTORY

BY ROGER LINN

The Last

Stones Standing

Since 1070 Bramber Castle has stood commanding over the picturesque village of Bramber. Today, virtually the last standing stones are the steepling Gatehouse tower, seemingly defying the laws of gravity and the power of nature

The tiny village of Bramber, which lies on the river Adur just below Steyning, must be amongst the prettiest in England, let alone Sussex. Part of its charm is the way in which the eye is lead along its narrow street, past the old pub and the floral displays outside the chocolate-box houses, to the towering stone structure which stands guard over the western entrance to the village. Stretching tall above its surrounding trees the tower beckons like a spindly, stony fi nger and begs the same questions of everybody who sees it for the fi rst time – how old is the structure and how could it have survived for so long without being brought down by one of our winter storms?

The tower is in fact virtually all that remains of Bramber Castle and it was built only a few short years after William the Conqueror landed at Hastings in 1066. It was constructed by William de Braose, one of the French knights who had accompanied and fought alongside the Conqueror. For administrative purposes, Sussex was divided into great swathes of

land called ‘Rapes’ and for his reward, de Braose was created Lord of the Rape of Bramber, situated neatly between the Rape of Arundel and the Rape of Lewes.

He was fortunate, because his land straddled the fertile valley of the river Adur which, in those days was wider and deeper than it is today and included the busy commercial inland port of Steyning, which lay just to the north of Bramber.

The hill at the end of the village was the perfect place to construct the defensive position de Braose required, with its commanding views of the surrounding countryside. In fact, before the Normans appeared on the scene, it may have been a Saxon hill fort. continued on page 8 St Nicholas Church

Bramber Castle was constructed

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As a campaigning soldier, William would have been very familiar with the techniques of taking control of the local population and his first priority would have been to create a fort from which his troops could operate. This would have consisted of digging a deep defensive ditch around the hill, inside which would have been a wooden wall protecting the central high earthen mound and living quarters. Today, only the massive ditch remains, but it is beautifully preserved and worth exploring for its abundant flora and wildlife.

After the situation had been stabilised, the invaders, for that is what they were, began the construction of the permanent castle.

They built it in what is known as the classic ‘motte and bailey’ style, where the Motte is the great mound in the centre of the castle and the Bailey is the open space which surrounds it. Finally to protect everything, they built a curtain wall of stone where the old wooden one had been.

All this work was completed sometime around 1070 but of course, more and more complex structures were added as time went by, including the steepling Gatehouse tower which, at around 80 feet tall, still stands guard over the ruins today. Also still standing the test of time is the tiny parish church of St Nicholas, which was originally built in 1075 as the chapel for the castle, and is the oldest parish church in Sussex.

Today, a visitor strolling around the site – now a popular picnic spot – can find great, anonymous lumps of ancient masonry, some of which represent all that is left of the original curtain wall. These are composed largely of the poor quality infill stone, the better quality dressing stone having long since been filched by the locals for building projects of their own.

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The permanent castle was built in what is known as the classic ‘motte and bailey’ style Not much of Bramber Castle’s later history is known, save that the de Boase family remained in control for the next 250 years or so, except for a short period when they fell out with King John and he confiscated the castle. In those days, Kings could do that sort of thing. We know that much further destruction took place during a local fight over the castle during the civil war, when the Roundheads positioned a canon in the transepts of the little church and blasted away at the castle from there.

This did not do either the castle or the church much good, but the Victorians effected restoration work to the chapel and for those who care to look, St Nicholas still has a very beautiful Norman arch in the chancel.

Soaring over the little church, the gatehouse tower of Bramber Castle still stands after almost a thousand years and one must wonder whether or not it may stand for a further millennium. www.sussexliving.com

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Going for Gold!

Rugby sevens makes its debut at the Rio Olympics this August and, for Great Britain captain Tom Mitchell, the squad is well placed to contest for a medal

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his father took him along to East Grinstead rugby club, where he played for three years. He pushed on at Worth School, where he developed into more of an all rounder, playing cricket, athletics and football as well. Thoughts of a career in professional sport started to form.

“Just when I was starting to think my rugby career would peak at Bristol University, I got a call from the England sevens management, they invited me in and I haven’t looked back.”

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“Fiji and New Zealand have great pedigree in sevens rugby and will be taking strong teams to Rio. The South Africans have a good side too,” says Cuckfeldborn Great Britain rugby sevens captain Tom Mitchell, “but we have a very high calibre squad of athletes, great coaches and a plan to get to the podium and challenge for gold. It’s all about being able to perform on the day.

And we gain huge confidence from our skills and preparation.”

Once upon a time, sevens rugby was part of the preparation for the fi fteen-a-side game: useful for fitness work pre-season, plus a jolly at the end of the season.

How times change.

Now, hundreds of elite athletes compete in front of sell out crowds at 10 tournaments across the world. The life of a sevens player is one of regimented nutrition, long haul travel and long bursts of entertainingly high octane effort, usually under huge pressure. “It’s brilliant to travel the world with the sevens and experience so many different cultures. It’s pretty intense too,” says Mitchell. “So it’s great to come home and I still have lots of connections in Sussex where I grew up.”

Indeed, Mitchell’s rugby career started in rather more familiar surroundings. Aged 8,

Anyone who has ever dreamed of playing for their country, of pulling on that shirt, of winning, can imagine how exciting it is for us players sevens has yet to fully break into the mainstream. Could the exposure afforded by the Olympics be that catalyst?

“At the highest level, sevens players are incredible athletes, the sport is played at great speed and has quick scoring. It’s a wonderful spectacle. It is also very simple compared to many other sports. Anyone can pick up a ball with a few friends and start playing it,” explains Mitchell.

And Great Britain’s chances of a Gold medal? Mitchell’s impeccably polite manner betrays steel and determination.

“Anyone who has ever dreamed of playing for their country, of pulling on that shirt, of winning, can imagine how exciting and motivating it is for us players. And this is the Olympics, the greatest stage of all.”

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I was greeted by manager Jane Willett, who has worked at the clinic since it opened over 9 years ago. You could tell Jane is very proud of the clinic and the team, many of whom have been there since the beginning and have invested a lot of themselves into making it not only a treatment centre of excellence, but creating the ‘Manor family’, as they fondly call themselves.

I was welcomed by the friendly team, all of whom had the ability to instantly put you at ease and make you feel safe. This is an important factor for most people walking through the doors of the clinic, as they will no doubt be feeling very nervous; this is the first step to confronting their addiction and starting the recovery process.

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On the 17-18th September help celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the railway coming to Haywards Heath and making it the vibrant town it is today

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EVENTS In 1837 Haywards Heath consisted of two Inns, eight farmhouses, a windmill and nine cottages. Today, it is one of the largest towns in West Sussex with a population of around 25,000 and it’s all thanks to the London to Brighton Railway, which will be celebrating its 175th Anniversary this September with a funfi lled weekend of historical celebrations.

The original plans for the line took the railway through Cuckfield, but after objections from local residents, a route was finally approved in 1837, which ran through the area now known as Haywards Heath. “It was a brave

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decision,” explains local historian, Philip Ladd (pictured). “At the time Haywards Heath didn’t exist, but there was a belief that a railway would have a dramatic effect on settlement patterns and history has shown that to be true.”

The line from London to Brighton was completed in July 1841, with the southern section built by railway contractor Joseph Flesher, who was responsible for Folly Hill Tunnel just south of the station. His great granddaughter, Gwyneth and great great granddaughter, Sue, tell me that Joseph’s signature is somewhere in the

tunnel but despite years of travelling through it, neither has been able to spot it to date. “I’m thrilled that Joseph’s work has had such an impact,” Gwyneth tells me, also mentioning that the spoil from the railway cutting was used to create the mound in Victoria Park.

Once the line was fully opened on 21st September 1841, both residential and commercial development flourished on either side of the new station, which was known as Haywards Heath and Cuckfield and by 1887, Haywards Heath finally earned its description as a town. The electrification of the railway in the early 1930s, led to further growth, a trend which remains ongoing.

To celebrate 175 years of the railway, the town is planning a weekend of Victorian themed celebrations on1718th September. Victoria Park will host a number of events, including a screening of The Railway Children, a Victorian rugby match, a display

by Sussex Yeomanry, a Victorian

wheelbarrow race and the park will also be the final destination of a Grand Victorian Procession.

The station forecourt will be transformed with stalls, a visit from Bluebell’s steam engine Stepney, an unveiling of a series of commemorative mosaics made by local schools and the Twinning Association and there will be the opportunity to ride a diesel train between Haywards Heath and Ardingly, a stretch of track rarely used.

Added to this, Haywards Heath Horticultural Society, which is also celebrating its 125th Anniversary are creating a spectacular flower display of a railway carriage from 1891 on the roundabout at Commercial Square, masterminded by Sylvia Harris and the Dolphin Leisure Centre will have a model railway exhibition.

Tim Briggs and Ruth de Mierre have been hugely instrumental in creating such an entertaining and action packed weekend and they would also like to extend huge thanks to all the local businesses, railway companies and organisations for their support.

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With a bumper crop of fairs, festivals and events coming up over the next couple of months there is so much summer fun to be had – let’s make the most of the sunshine!

Pyecombe Music and Arts Festival

Friday 2nd-Sunday 4th September A Downland Celebration in Pyecombe Church will mark the opening of this special Festival. A wide variety of live music events will be held at both Pyecombe Church and Wayfield Park Farm Shop throughout the weekend and amongst the highlights will be a performance by celebrated jazz musician, Herbie Flowers and Friends on Sunday 4th, 4pm in the church. They will be presenting Two Faerie Stories, “The Wedding of the Sun and Moon” and “Limpy Lawson”. Other concerts include a recital

by Pyecombe’s rising star, Nara Faye Clapperton (soprano), & Fiona Hunnisett (mezzo-soprano) on Saturday 3rd at 7.30pm, accompanied by Nick Andrews, preceded by “A Fat Hour of Extraordinary Choral Music” featuring the superb sound of Brighton’s Nick Andrews and Friends, at 3pm – followed by tea and cake. There will also be “Stories and Poems for Children Young and Old” on Saturday morning with Norfolk dramatist, Debbie Money. For further information and tickets

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The Albourne Village Show

Saturday 10th September This is a traditional Summer Fete held this year on Albourne Green between 12.00-16.30 with free local parking. The heart of the Show is the Flower, Produce and Craft Show, visit www.albournevillageshow. co.uk for information on categories and entry details.

It has grown to be a family event for all ages which was enjoyed by nearly 1000

people last year. This year we will have three bands; a fun dog show you can enter on the day; steam engines, vintage vehicles and a barrel organ; birds of prey as well as a magician, children’s entertainment, games and many craft stalls. There’s plenty to eat and drink with a beer tent, BBQ , tea and cakes and apple pressing.

If you can’t come, you can still buy tickets for the ‘Best of Albourne’ raffle which has a £100 fi rst prize. The show is generously supported by local businesses and last year raised nearly £1,000 which is used in the

community. Please come and enjoy a day out and if you want to run a stall contact Mick Gratton on 01273 833978.

Hurst Festival

Saturday 17th SeptemberSaturday 1st October Now fi rmly established on the Mid Sussex festival calendar, Hurstpierpoint’s Hurst Festival is back for its twelfth year.

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classical music, arts and crafts, comedy, literature, fi lm, theatre, kid’s workshops, walks and tours and country pursuits.

One of our central aims is to be a festival for the whole community and to this end many of our events are free or low-cost.

Highlights this year include Super Saturday which opens the festival with a village-wide party. A samba band will lead a parade up the High Street and a range of party activities will be played on the Recreation Ground. Also back by popular demand is our Treasured Transport parade.

Super Saturday culminates in a 1980s party night at the Village Centre.

There will be a free art exhibition in Holy Trinity Church, Battle of the Somme Centenary, and a screening in Hurst Library of UNESCO listed fi lm The Battle of the Somme, first shot and shown

in 1916. Many walks and tours also take place during the festival to give people an insight into the beauty and interest that surrounds Hurstpierpoint.

Tickets for all events are available now at www.hurstfestival.org.

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Forest Row Festival

Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th September Each year towards the end of September, the village of Forest Row gets taken over for a weekend of live music, food, drink, craft and frolicking. It’s centred on the Village Green, but many shops, cafes and bars in the village tend to join in too, producing a remarkable weekend-long festival atmosphere. Organised by local volunteers, the festival is not a commercial event, just a lively gathering and celebration of how great it

is to live round here. The festival tries to make as much as possible free of charge, through grants and especially a village crowdfunding (this has not extended to the food and bar though!). A big event for the village and surrounding area, but open to anyone who wants to join in. Very family friendly, also with bands and bar performing until midnight.

Steyning & District Food and Drink Festival

Saturday 3rd for 4 weeks Run in association with the Horsham District Food Festival, the Steyning &

District Food and Drink Festival – a highly popular annual event – is set to be taking in a horde of awesome offers from local shops, eateries and attractions. As usual there will also be a long list of events taking place, including a series of breakfasts/lunches for our Festival Charity in 9 different venues. Other events include: farmers’ markets with live cooking demos and pumpkin weigh, best local allotment competition, gourmet bus tour, charity supper, celebrity book author dinner, beer festival, Ashurst continued on page 20

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Festival 21 will include a spectacular Son et Lumière, evocative air display with Great War replica fighter planes, vintage fun fair, exciting battle reenactments, Big Top circus, strolling jesters, children’s entertainers plus a huge classic car show.

Festival 21’s packed programme of entertainment starts from 2pm. In the evening guests are invited to settle outdoor Proms-style with their chairs and picnics on the extensive lawns in front of Danny House to enjoy the Son et Lumière.

The sound and light show will weave the enthralling story of Sussex from ancient times to modern days onto the façade of the building and concludes with a spectacular laser light fi nale.

Tickets in advance cost £22 per adult or £25 on the

day. Children under 16 go free if accompanied by pre-booked adults or £5 on the day. To book visit: www.festival21.co.uk

Lindfield Arts Festival

Saturday 17th September From 10.00am, Lindfield High Street, which will be closed to through traffic, showcases a classic car exhibition, graffiti installations, a circus troupe along with buskers, musicians and dance activities and a bespoke Lindfield street play.

There will be story telling, dancing, circus skills, graffiti workshops to book on to as well as choirs, orchestras and bands performing throughout the day and evening.

You’ll see plenty of local bespoke Arts and Crafts at the King Edward Hall.

The diverse festival programme includes Kaleidoscope, Inchoir, Rok Skool bands, Mid Sussex Sinfonia, Swoove, Lucy Cooper, Discover and Be,

Lindfield Dramatic Club, Vocal Infusion, Inkpots and much, much more.

Friends of the Festival have the opportunity to attend a preview evening and are offered some complimentary tickets to the different events.

For further information on the programme, booking tickets and to become a ‘Friend of the Festival’ please visit www.lindfieldartsfestival. com or email enquiries@ lindfieldartsfestival.com.

Lindfield Arts Festival is a registered charity no: 1150304 run by volunteers to deliver a varied, exciting arts event for the local community that provides unique experiences for contributors and visitors alike.

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Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning On Friday 30th September, Macmillan Cancer Support’s flagship fundraiser the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning will be returning - for the 26th time - to homes, offices and shops across Sussex. All money raised will help ensure that no one faces cancer alone and there’s still time to get involved. Simply dust off those coffee mugs, dig out your showstopper recipe and visit www.coffee.macmillan.org.uk to

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Last year, people getting together over coffee and cake raised a record breaking £27.5million for people affected by cancer.

Become a FindItOut Volunteer Could you or a friend make a difference to a young person’s life?

FindItOut centre volunteers are needed to provide information, advice and guidance to 13-25yr olds.

The 8 centres in West Sussex are part of the West Sussex County Council Young Peoples’ Service for young people.

Volunteers are on hand to provide support on a whole range of areas such as employment, training, money, housing, mental/physical/sexual health, family/relationships and much more.

There are current vacancies available in Bognor, Burgess Hill, Chichester, Crawley, Horsham, Lancing and Littlehampton. For

more information visit www. westsussex.gov.uk/FIOVolunteer.

Pete’s epic 1,000 mile bike ride I am 57 years old and at the end of August I will be cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats in aid of the Sussex Multiple Sclerosis Centre. This centre has supported my wife, Judith, since 2003 when she was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS. Since retiring after a 30 year career in the police force, I now care for my wife in addition to volunteering at the centre.

The people I have met

through the MS Centre have made me feel very humble about how lucky I am to have my fitness.

I really admire how they deal with their adversities in life and this has really spurred me on whilst I have been training.

I have signed up with Discover Adventure and am looking to complete the challenge in just 12 days from August 30th, cycling just under 1000 miles in the hope of raising as much money as possible.

Kind regards, Pete.

Pete can be sponsored at: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ peterbaker14 The Sussex MS Centre, which is a self-funding Charity, is looking for people to participate in a sponsored walk along the Adur or a sponsored abseil in September to raise funds for the Centre. Please call 01273 594484 or email info@mssussex.com for more details.

Join the Big Friendly Read Have you signed up yet?

The Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge 2016 has officially launched across West Sussex libraries, celebrating 100 years of one of the world’s greatest story tellers, Roald Dahl.

Free and flexible for all families, the challenge calls on children to read six books by Saturday 17th September 2016.

Every young reader who signs up will receive rewards for each book they tell library staff about – and those who read all six books will get a special Big Friendly Read medal and certificate.

There are even special limited edition cards featuring some of Dahl’s most popular characters, created in brand new illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake, up for grabs.

Last year more than 13,000 children took part over the school holidays.

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Sponsor a musical show On the weekend of 16th-18th September, Haywards Heath will be celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the arrival of the railway into Haywards Heath.

A huge number of events are taking place at various locations in the town throughout the weekend.

Part of the celebrations will be Railway Capers on Friday 16th September, a musical Victorian concert at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath. The concert will be a journey in time on the rails, with different music styles, Blues, Vaudeville, Classical, Folk and Jazz taking pieces through the ages.

The show is being organised for the community of Haywards Heath bringing together clubs, societies, schools, businesses and the people of Haywards Heath.

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Seeking Trustees Without Trustees Time 4 Children could not function and the children would not get the support they need.

Time 4 Children is governed by a group of Trustees who are all unpaid volunteers with a variety of skills and experience to manage the charity effectively.

The Trustees attend a board meeting in Burgess Hill every 4 to 6 weeks of an evening normally for 2 hours. Outside of this time, Trustees attend strategy meetings and help at events.

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The Haywards Heath Society Founded in 1973 in response to a threat to the Heath, an area above the cricket pitch being the largest remaining area of the heathland which gave the town its name, the Society’s aim is to monitor and comment on proposed developments and changes to Haywards Heath.

The Society combines this function with members’ meetings and outings together with hosting debates and lectures, open to members and the general public.

As a result of initiatives by the Society, Haywards Heath Town Council was formed to represent local views.

The Society also talks to local groups and runs stalls at various events such as Town Day and the Spring Festival, answering questions about the area and its ecology. The Haywards Heath Town Walk is a useful Society production which helps give an understanding of Haywards Heath as it is and was, including maps and a guide to points of interest.

George’s Millennium Garden A splendid feature of the Millennium Garden in Hurstpierpoint is a large Monterey Pine. As its name suggests this tree is endemic on the west coast of California particularly around the coastal town of Monterey, made famous by being the setting for John Steinbeck’s novel ‘Cannery Row’. This particular tree is some 150 years old and features in an old photo from the 1890s when it was in the garden of the house of the Hannington family, owners of the department store of that name that was in Brighton.

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Mark Hardy at the High Weald Dairy in East Sussex. This cheese is made just 20 metres from where the cows are milked and is suitable for vegetarians as the dairy only uses vegetable rennet.

I couldn’t resist a sample of full flavoured Stinking Bishop, eaten with rind, then some Rosary Goat cheese, made in the New Forest with local milk by Chris and Clare Moody.

An interesting looking cheese is the Cornish Yarg, wrapped in stinging nettles foraged from the farm while a Dorset Red is a sweet cheese, smoked over oak for a smooth, velvety taste.

The Gorwydd Caerphilly is a traditionally crumbly, lemony cheese with a slate grey, rustic rind, historically eaten by miners.

A Taste of Sussex Visit the beautiful timber framed South Downs Heritage Centre and discover a world of arts, crafts and fine locally produced food and drink, including The Cheese Monger Paul Heasman Who better to introduce you to the best cheeses Sussex has to offer than World Cheese Award judge Paul Heasman? I visited Paul at The Sussex Food Hall in the wonderful oak beamed and light filled South Downs Heritage Centre in Hassocks.

Paul knows all the cheese producers personally and after spending 30 years in the business, there is little he doesn’t know about the food product that 99% of households presently enjoy. Paul currently offers 35 artisan local and British cheeses, all produced by hand and he introduced me to a selection after explaining how peoples’ taste buds are as individual as finger prints. I tried the utterly delicious Winterdale Shaw, a nutty Kentish Cheddar, matured for 8-10 months in a chalk cave, allowing it to develop a beautiful rind and flavour. Handmade in a traditional vat by Carla and

Robin Betts, whose family have been farming in Kent for over 500 years, this cheese has a long tangy flavour with sweet notes.

Next, I sampled some Sussex Brie, with a delightful taste that accumulates due to the rind (apparently much of the flavour is in the rind and Paul recommends putting hard rinds in stocks and soups too). Sussex Camembert was next; similar looking to the Brie but with a sweeter taste.

Then came a Blue Shropshire from the Cropwell Bishop dairy, which has just won Supreme Champion at the British Cheese Awards. It isn’t difficult to see why; it has a delicious tangy piquancy, melting in the mouth with saltiness at the end.

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Paul knows all the cheese producers personally and currently offers 35 artisan local and British cheeses, all produced by hand

With a selection as wide and flavoursome as this you’ll be pleased to discover that Paul offers cheese tastings every day and he will be bringing in seasonal and guest cheeses to sample. Should you wish to learn more, he hosts regular talks to explain why we should be championing these handmade cheeses; go along and meet the man who is forging focus and passion towards our delicious local cheeses.

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and will necessitate the Garden being closed to the public for three/four days.

On a brighter note we hope that this will not be the end of the story because the Committee is exploring the possibility of creating a “living” sculpture from the lower parts of the four main trunks, and we are inviting people to send in ideas with the overall theme ‘Wildlife’. Please send any ideas and even a sketch to dandrbrown@tiscali.co.uk by August 31st 2016.

Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show Join us on Bank Holiday Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August 2016 at the Ardenrun Showground, Ray Lane, Nr Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL. The weekend features so many new activities including for the first time ever a Meerkat Enclosure and interactive exotic animal area. Have a go at the Slackline School low tightrope – not as easy as it first looks! Or try the Bucking Bronco – whoever hangs on longest each day wins £70. Younger visitors can ride

the Action Wheels cycle course.

There is a new Cookery Theatre and a magnificent food hall.

Watch the Kangaroo Kid, a Guinness World Record holder from Oz with twice-daily quad bike stunts. The Grand Parade of Cattle finale on Bank Holiday Monday is the largest display of cattle in southern Britain. Animals are at the heart of the annual community show – meet alpacas, bats, bearded Dragon, bees, cattle, chinchillas dogs, donkeys, falcons, ferrets, goats, guinea pigs, hawks, horses, llamas, mules, owls, pigs, ponies, poultry, rabbits, scorpions, sheep, snakes and spiders.

Children visit free to this year’s Show. Enjoy the Historic Vehicle section, the Heavy Horse Village, horticultural, WI, crafts and food marquees, advice on gardening, falconry, flyfishing and gundog demonstrations; Dog Show & Terrier Racing (Mon), rides and a funfair. Membership packages and reduced price advance tickets are available online with a new fast track entry system into the showground. For further information contact Jackie Shearman, Show Secretary 01737 645843.

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Heating up for the Rio Olympics this August, test your knowledge with Robert Veitch’s sporting brain-teasers and win some fabulous prizes Which female Olympian, who won gold in the 400m hurdles at the Barcelona Games of 1992, now resides in Steyning?

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At the 1920 Antwerp Olympics, the Great Britain men’s team won a pulling event in which they are still Olympic Champions 96 years later. The reason for this is that the event has never again been contested at Olympic level. What was the event?

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I was born in Brighton in 1955 and as a youngster I had the potential to be a footballer, but I gave it up for athletics. In 1976 I competed at my first Olympics in Montreal. But, it was my rivalry with another Olympian that was the talk of the Moscow Olympics in 1980 where I won gold in the 800m. I went on to compete in Los Angeles in 1984.

Eventually I relocated to Australia, although you can still see me running in Madeira Drive, Brighton – albeit on a plinth. Who am I?

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This is the season to live the alfresco life – from kicking back in the summerhouse, spending a romantic night in a shepherd’s hut or gathering around the BBQ in an all-weather cabin, viva la vida!

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It is now a proven fact that spending time outdoors is good for our physical and emotional wellbeing.

Mother Nature in all her glory provides a real treat for our senses, making us calmer and more creative. So, it’s no surprise that alfresco living is a hugely popular and growing trend.

Al Fresco literally means ‘in the fresh air’ and with the variety of both permanent and temporary structures available for outdoor living, it seems us Brits can’t get enough of a chance to extend our living space outside.

The benefits are extensive, from adding an extra room to your home without the disruption and cost of an extension, to creating a space where you can enjoy the garden in all weather.

Here’s our guide to some of the options, both permanent and temporary, on offer.

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The summerhouse has a long history; for the ancient Chinese Mandarins it was a place to retreat and rejuvenate, for the Japanese it was a place to take tea and for the English it has been a place to enjoy the serenity of the garden. Today, the summerhouse is still part of the

English tradition, but it’s uses are expanding as space becomes ever more a premium and the costs of moving or extending, become ever more expensive.

This means that in addition to being a haven in the garden where you can retreat and relax, a summerhouse can now act as a home office, guest accommodation, a teenage hangout, a home gym, a children’s playroom or a hobby and games room.

What’s more, a summerhouse offers infi nite flexibility in terms of both size and shape and is a cost effective way to make the most of your plot. Many are built to accommodate lighting, telecommunications and heating to ensure they can be used all year round.

Clearly, the decoration of your summerhouse will depend on its use, but it may offer you a chance to contrast with the decor in the main house. For example, you could go for a minimal contemporary style office to complement a Victorian house, or a chintzy floral style retreat to complement your garden.

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which can convert into beds.

These huts originate in Artic Lapland where they were lived in by nomadic herdsmen. Reindeer hides would keep them warm and some huts feature these skins as traditional Lapland decor.

Decorated with fairy lights and lanterns they can make a great focal feature for alfresco entertaining and the larger huts make fun party venues.

SHEPHERD’S HUTS continued from page 28

Hut originates from Finland, where it is known as a Grillikota and is the perfect place to relax, cook food and entertain friends.

Traditional round wooden constructions which feature a central grill, smoke stack and chimney, a BBQ Hut guarantees dry open fire cooking and a great campfire atmosphere. There is usually a removable table around the grill and circular benches

A BBQ Hut guarantees dry open fire cooking and a great campfire atmosphere

in beautifully to gardens, fields and woodland. Being on wheels allows them to be moved and there is no planning consent required.

Their uses today can be as long as your imagination from home office, to children’s den, to an escape from 21st century stresses and strains, but with the comforts of a wood burning stove and 21st century electrics. continued on page 32

During the late 19th century, the shepherd’s hut was introduced to allow shepherds to live out in the fields for extended periods of time and so doubled up as a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, sitting room and storeroom. There would be a corner stove for warmth and windows on either side, so the shepherd could watch his flock. A hinged stable door allowed him to hear his flock and the strong cast iron wheels enabled the hut to be moved to different locations when necessary.

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Keep your garden and the refuse collectors happy by creating your own compost heap – layer up your green and brown waste material for the perfect nitrogen and carbon rich heap There’s something very satisfying about recycling all your food waste instead of flinging it into the kitchen bin where it lies, wasted and unused before being sent to landfill.

Not only will you have a continuous free supply of top quality compost but worms, woodlice, toads and slow worms will benefit from your decision to turn waste into nutrient rich material for your garden. I’m constantly surprised at the rate at which worms will break down food and garden waste; lifting the lid of our large composter reveals hundreds busily turning our teabags, fruit skins and discarded cores and stems into rich, useable plant food. You can buy a large plastic drum composter with a lid and door from any garden centre but a satisfying alternative is to source four pallets and nail three into an open sided square and tie the other on the fourth side to act as a removable door. The

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advantage of using a pallet is that wildlife can clamber in and out and compost is easier to remove once it’s ready to nourish your garden.

The secret to good compost is to alternate green, nitrogen rich material and brown carbon rich material in thin layers. The green layer includes uncooked vegetable peelings and grass clippings while the brown layer includes sticks, dry grass, wood chippings and shredded paper.

The second secret is to shred the material thinly as this makes it quicker to rot; once this happens, the temperature builds up, killing any weed seeds. If using an open compost heap, don’t include meat, dairy or cooked food as these may encourage rats. The heap needs to be kept moist but not sodden, so if it’s dry, you can water it and putting an old piece of carpet on top keeps in heat

and moisture. A lidded, plastic container doesn’t need to keep to these rules as the worms do their work and the heap inside remains warm, moist and rat free. Its not a good idea to turn the contents in an open compost heap as you run the risk of spiking slow worms, toads or even a hedgehog with your garden fork; the material will be ready to spread on the garden within a year without any disturbance.

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GARDENING

BY FLO WHITAKER

Time to

CU T BACK It may be high summer, but it’s time to cut back, clear up and harvest your veg. Why not follow Flo’s culinary footsteps for a fresh and delicious garden dinner?

August means different things to different people. For many folk it’s most defi nitely high summer; the traditional holiday season.

However, if you’re a farmer, then August signals the end of the growing year. I hate to mention it, but the nights are drawing in.

You don’t have to be in charge of 100’s of acres to notice the turning of the seasons. Even if you only have a handkerchief-size plot, this is the time for clearing, tidying and harvesting.

Many summer-flowering shrubs will have fi nished blooming now and can be gently pruned back. Trim lavenders with a very light touch; just enough to shear off the spent flower stems. If you cut too far into old growth, they’ll refuse to perform next year. However, neglected shrubs that have outgrown their positions can have entire stems removed at the base.

Such hard pruning will weaken the plant so the process should be staggered over two, possibly three years. Never remove more than a third of offending branches at any one time – be patient and use those secateurs cautiously. Other characters, such as rambling roses, require fi rm treatment and can be reduced by half if necessary. Can’t fi nd the front door? You’re probably in an abusive relationship with your wisteria. Grab the pruning shears and break free! Your postman will thank you for it.

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fi nished fruiting and will be making ‘runners’; vigorous little offspring on long stems that will take root wherever they touch the ground. These can be cut away from the parent plant, transplanted into gaps, or potted up and given away. Pick your crops as soon as they’re ready.

Don’t casually think, “Oh, I’ll leave it another day … or two …” otherwise vegetables quickly become tough and salads turn bitter as they run to seed. Unless you’re determined to grow the Largest Marrow in the World, (and you’ve left it far too late for this year), it’s better to pick produce when it’s small and tender. Regular harvesting will also encourage plants to produce more. I often make an ‘Allotment Omelette’ by boiling and dicing a couple of new potatoes, then throwing them into a frying pan with some olive oil, a few French beans and peas, a chopped

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Are you thinking of investing in a buy-to-let property?

Read on for Linda Nightingale’s guide to the market Buy-to-let has been a highly popular and worthwhile investment over recent years with tax breaks making it an excellent platform for regular income and capital growth.

It has also enabled individuals to purchase a property with a mortgage, knowing that in essence the rental income will pay off the loan, whilst the value of the property has risen year on year.

However tax changes will be coming into force which will reduce the tax relief on mortgage interest for private landlords. This change will be both to double the annual tax bill for higher rate taxpayers and result in more investment homeowners being out of the basic tax rate bracket.

Phased in over four years the new regulations will commence in the 2017-18 tax year when 25% of finance costs will be subject to the new rules, rising to 75% in 2019-20.

New buyers taking out a mortgage to secure a rentable property should therefore seek advice as a high level of borrowing may result in difficulties in securing a net income profit. If you are buying the property with cash then you should be able to look forward to regular income and capital growth but note

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Buy-to-let is therefore a viable proposition,

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➊ Pointers when considering becoming a landlord 1. Property values in the south east tend to rise year on year (but as with most investments there are no guarantees) 2. There is a vibrant letting market in the Home Counties.

3. Purchase a property which is easily rentable i.e. has good transport facilities, shops and entertainment nearby.

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It felt like I was in a scene from a vintage spaghetti western – I half expected Clint Eastwood to amble over the distant horizon, chewing a cigar and wearing a dusty poncho. The South Downs is perhaps not the place you’d expect to see four donkeys out on a walk but they are part of an innovative programme designed to help disabled and marginalised young people in West Sussex. The home of these donkeys is East Clayton Farm in Washington, which The Lorica Trust Charity leased from the National Trust 11 years ago and transformed it into a registered care farm with an ambitious vision to become a productive, thriving community.

Care farms provide health, social or educational care services for vulnerable individuals, providing supervised and structured farming related activities. At East Clayton Farm the donkeys are a recent acquisition; their purpose is to provide residents and visitors from other charities with the unique experience of walking with them on the farm and

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People instantly reach out to stroke them and their long ears always seem to be asking for a friendly scratch.

We put on their headcollars and led them from the yard, one person per donkey. Donkeys have been long famed for their stubbornness but these four could not have been more enthusiastic.

They walked briskly beside us, occasionally stopping to nibble a particularly tempting leaf. I could quickly see the appeal of walking beside them; smaller and easier to manage than a horse and taller than the largest dog, they seem to fit perfectly with a human stride and height, making them the perfect strolling companion.

They can carry provisions, hence their appeal to long distance walkers and can safely be tethered outside a pub, which will be ideal for thirsty trekkers.

These donkeys all came from a family run business in Guildford. The fact that they’ve always known one another and are middle aged makes them the ideal temperament for interacting with vulnerable people. Those

who have been marginalised often feel they are not valued and donkeys, which are perceived as being ‘beasts of burden’, seem to have a natural affinity for improving their confidence and self image. The ethos of self value is central to the work at East Clayton Farm; it informs all their plans for the future and has already manifested the first phase of the farm’s evolution.

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into society. The foundations are now in place to really make the farm fulfi l its primary function in creating a space where people are valued and fi nd a productive role, which in turn increases their self esteem. The 120 acres of farmland is presently being grazed and will gradually be utilised for food production, conservation and outdoor activity in addition to the donkey walking. Volunteers will soon be needed to help sow wildflower seed to provide essential habitat for pollinators and small mammals that would benefit from the shelter of long grass and the insects who feed there.

The second phase of development has at its heart the ambition to allow groups, other charities and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the facilities of the farm. A dilapidated building called Little George’s Barn is to be converted into a learning area, welcome room and disabled washroom so that groups from charities and schools can benefit from the farm. Fundraising for this phase is still ongoing but substantial sums were raised by the valiant efforts of Chairman Robin

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Hobson who ran the London Marathon last year in a pair of orange Wellingtons! Due to an administrative glitch, the London Marathon altered Robin’s charity place to the following year but as he figured he’d be “too old and tired” by then, he decided to run it a day early, starting at 5am and fi nishing in time for elevenses in Greenwich. Robin completed the arduous run, raising almost £60,000 and this year, Ben Jones, a friend of the farm, ran this year’s marathon to help raise funds for the donkeys. Jose Sayers, another friend and fundraiser will swim the Serpentine to help fund the donkeys and other farm projects.

Chairman Robin Hobson ran the London Marathon last year in a pair of red Wellingtons and raised almost £60,000 East Clayton Farm relies on volunteers to succeed in its invaluable work with supporting and raising the esteem of vulnerable people; some commit regular hours each week while others join volunteer teams when commitments allow. They are always actively seeking volunteers and those who decide to help can be certain that their efforts make a monumental difference to those who benefit from the farm. Communal garden areas need maintaining, seed needs sowing while chickens, lambs and donkeys all need looking after. Buildings require construction and maintenance as do fences, hedges and farmland.

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Disabled children seem to adore donkeys as they are perhaps less intimidating than horses and their long fur and ears give them a cuteness factor, which is impossible to ignore. The farm is hoping to find a small cart which a donkey will be trained to pull so that children who would find it much harder to ride, even in an adapted saddle, can still enjoy

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Donkeys, like other equines are intuitive and empathic animals, mirroring back and reacting to our inner feelings in the same way a therapist would do. They live in the moment which is ideal for humans, who tend to become lost in the past or future. Being with a donkey, during grooming, walking, or just being in their presence is a powerful way to focus, which in itself is a useful tool for being more effective in life. It can teach the youngster with attention issues or poor self esteem that the donkey responds to them, which in turn teaches them to give themselves the attention they need to blossom. Donkeys apparently respond to praise more strongly than horses which is another bonus for young people who have never learned to praise themselves as they can see the benefits on the donkeys, which in turn enables them to feel more self worth.

The eventual aim of the farm is to provide facilities so that other charities can co-create ideas to benefit their own organisations.

It’s an ambitious target but one that is slowly happening and gaining momentum with every person helped. Living or working on the farm is an experience that will have profound and life changing effects; eventually, young people will be able to gain practical qualifications in conservation, agriculture and horticulture which are all skills they will learn by doing rather than simply being taught. If the donkeys can be trained to pull a plough, youngsters can work with them to produce food, surely the greatest test of independence. Volunteers can work alongside young people in educational training, giving them a cushioning introduction to the realities of the workplace while boosting their confidence and levels of self esteem.

Back at the farm after our donkey walking session, the donkeys had their hooves picked, their coats groomed and generally made a fuss of; they seem to revel in attention and gathered round rather than wandering off which is what horses tend to do after

The farm’s outbuildings have been converted into Bradbury Court, eight independent living units for profoundly disabled young adults they are put back in their field.

As we left them, one began to bray, gaining volume with every breath. “He always does that when we leave,” said Jean and it was easy to see how these animals work their way into the hearts of their human companions.

Darren, John, Bramble and Bobbin slowly took themselves off to graze, blissfully unaware of how important they will be to the people who will interact with them. Their new role as hoofed therapists has only just begun and they will continue to play an essential role in the rehabilitation of vulnerable young people across Sussex.

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Ditchling

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A lovely circular walk around the picturesque village of Ditching, enjoy the beautiful countryside on a warm summer’s day This circular walk starts and finishes at the car park behind the Village Hall just to the east of the crossroads in the centre of Ditchling. It explores the Low Weald area immediately to the north of the Downs and links the three churches of Ditchling, Westmeston and Streat. There are no hills and it is suitable for most people, although it can be muddy in places, particularly during the winter months!

The walk is 4.6 miles long and you should allow just over two hours to complete the circuit.

From the car park, walk up to the road and turn right towards Lewes. Take the signed footpath opposite ‘The Fieldway’, which leads to a grassy path, giving access into a field. Cross three fields on a stiled path, then follow up alongside a sunken path (The Nye) to emerge over a stile into a wooded area. (The stiles have been made and erected by the ‘Monday Group’, volunteer workers who carry out clearance and maintenance work.)

Go ahead through the woodland, ignoring a right-hand fork, and just past the pond, bear left on a way-marked path (Wellcroft Lane). This takes you out on Underhill Lane, where you should turn left and follow the lane out to its junction with the B2116 opposite Westmeston Church. A previous owner of the house ‘Middleton Laine’

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on your right, was Sir Stephen Demetriadi, one time High Sheriff of Sussex, who gave land at Ditchling Beacon to the National Trust in memory of his son shot down in wartime action.

From the road junction, walk parallel to the B2116 on the ‘Westmeston 2002 Jubilee Pathway’ and just before the brow of the hill, look for a signed footpath on the opposite side of the road. Cross the road and veer half right across the field that leads to a stile and an enclosed section of path. The imposing house to your left is Westmeston Place.

This path takes you out to a track where you should turn left for approximately 50 yards, and then turn right on another short section of enclosed path.

On reaching the next track, turn left and follow this track northwards for half a mile to a signed junction of cross paths. The large house over to your right is ‘Middleton Manor’. During the last war, the house was occupied by German Officer POWs and they were known to visit nearby Ditchling to partake of afternoon tea. It is now a private residence.

At the second cross path, go right over a stile, then left alongside an electric fence with the spire of Streat Church clearly visible. At the second stile, go right over a sleeper bridge on a defined path, bearing left on a wide track. Look for two electricity posts and aim for the gap on the left, which gives access to a metal kissing gate leading into a field.

Bear half right across this field to another stile, and then walk uphill on a path to enter the graveyard at Streat Church via another kissing gate. It is worth turning right on the track by the Church for a short distance to admire the magnificently restored Streat Place. This ‘E’ shaped mansion has a monumental facade which probably belongs to the Jacobean era.

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Cottage, go left over a stile and head downhill to another stile just to the left of the buildings at Hayleigh Farm.

From the farm, follow the metalled track for just under a mile to Spatham Lane. Cross the lane and take the enclosed path opposite, which leads to Ditchling Recreation Ground and eventually out to East End Lane. Cross the lane and take the path opposite beside the delightfully named property ‘Pardons’. Pass through two kissing gates this leads into Fieldway, which in turn, joins the B2116, where you turn right for the car park and the centre of Ditchling.

Please note this walk is a repeat, kindly re-walked and checked by the Ramblers for Les who is recovering from a walking accident. We wish him well for a speedy recovery.

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

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Block heels are not only super on-trend at the moment but they’re also incredibly comfortable – for a great summer look search for a pair of block heel peep-toe shoes.

Mules are the perfect summer staple shoe that can be worn both day and night and are just right for easily slipping out of to enjoy the best of summer activities, such as strolling bare foot along a sandy beach.

The flatform (a platform shoe with a flat sole) has remained an important shape this summer and is a must-have as it offers height without the discomfort. This August grab yourself a pair of intricately decorated flatform sandals or boots – plenty of pompoms, beading or ribbons should do the trick.

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Slippers and loafers fall in perfectly with the sleepwear-as-outdoor wear trend. These sassy shoes are ideal for a season that likes to emphasise anything colourful, textured and layered, so be sure to choose a pair that are bold and brazen. Anything from woven checkerboard patterns to pink lace is a winner.

Lace up heels are the accessory to wear to an August wedding or to snazz up a simple dress Surprisingly, footwear made out of Perspex or Lucite is becoming increasingly popular. Dubbed as the “nothing shoe”, this minimalist footwear trend is available in a huge variety of styles from open-toe mules to trainers. These clear shoes are not only fun but are great for drawing the attention away from your feet and focusing it on your outfit instead.

So now you’re equipped with all the summer shoe knowledge you could possibly need, come rain or shine, you are guaranteed to have happy and incredibly fashion-forward feet. Focus on your feet this month and make sure to show them off whenever you get the chance, because before you know it they will be back in hiding in boots and wellies!

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flexibility, mobility, range of motion and posture – all the things that can make life easier. You are aiming to build muscle mass – something that deteriorates as we age.

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with an upper arm tone up, but help is here! Ban the bingo wings and gain arm confidence this summer Summer with its abundance of shortsleeved tops and sleeveless clothing in the shops, means it’s time to expose those upper arms to the elements… and the general public. Whether you find yourself at a social event or off for a dip in the sea or swimming pool on your holidays, your upper arms will almost definitely be on display at some point during the summer.

But are they fit for purpose?

I’m not just talking aesthetically here (which is a nice side effect) but physically too?

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From a physiological perspective, better upper body and arm strength is important especially as you get older,

From a physiological perspective, better upper body and arm strength is important especially as you get older because it affects your ability to do everyday activities such as reaching, pulling and lifting.

Maintaining your strength up top can help to improve your

Place your hands palm down on the floor and underneath your shoulders, ensuring they are flat and your fingers are facing directly forwards. Your legs, back and hips should be aligned to form a straight line from head to toe. Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows out to the side until your chest is about two inches from the floor. Hold for the count of two and then repeat 10 times. For an easier version, do your press-ups with your knees on the floor.

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Before undertaking any of the above, always do a 5-minute warm up first with some gentle stretching in that area.

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Burger Day Slapped in a bap, adorned with lettuce, tomato and relish or just a squeeze of the old red sauce, make National Burger Day your day to indulge

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On the 27th August it’s National Burger Day. Why an industry that sells around a gazillion units a year needs it’s own day devoted to motivating us to eat even more is beyond me. But, weather permitting I will be firing up the BBQ and gleefully joining in the celebration.

Most claims to the creation of the hamburger emanated from the back end of the 19th Century. Deep down I do hope the hamburger emerged from Hamburg.

Hamburg was founded as a port and had been part of the Hanseatic League. Trade was how the city made its money and I suspect the Hamburg Steak (a cooked minced beef patty served on a plate) evolved into the hamburger, and the concept caught on before being exported around the world.

If that’s not the case then I doubt the provenance of

the sandwich and suspect it might have been the Earl of Jersey who first slapped some meat between two slices of bread; so he could carry on playing cards in preference to sitting down and dining more formally.

These days the humble hamburger has many different forms, be it globalised fast food, a microwaveable mystery or a vegetarian bean feast. It can be served as a designer rustic art-house gourmet burger in artisan restaurants, or the local butcher can freshly make burgers for the BBQ. At parties I have been offered mini-burgers in the form of canapés, or can-apps as we jokingly call them in our house.

In America, there is some aviation slang known as a $100 hamburger, whereby a pilot flies up to two hours to eat at a neighbouring airport restaurant, before flying back to base. From the fridge to the griddle will do for me. www.sussexliving.com

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Dear Sussex Living... …Around 100 visitors attended the Open Day on 3rd July arranged by the Friends of Weir Wood Nature Reserve, and featured in the June edition of Sussex Living. Using our telescopes young Common Terns were seen on the rafts, Great Crested Grebes on nests and colourful Mandarin ducks swimming around. In the air were buzzards and ravens; in the trees goldfi nches, great spotted woodpeckers and marsh tits. Moths trapped overnight were on display prior to release.

Beside meadow grass paths, flower and insect identification boards helped walkers to identify their sightings. In the reed beds the bird ringing gave visitors the opportunity to see birds close up. Eight species were caught but most impressive were three kingfishers. After measuring and ringing, all 26 birds were released. Grass snakes, slow worms and lizards were caught

and placed in a glass tank for viewing before release.

Pond dipping is always popular with children and our platform provides a safe place to do this. Experts were on hand to identify the ‘harvest’ of species living in water.

Check our website www.weirwood. me.uk for next year’s date and for current sightings and photographs.

Kind regards, Peter Erridge

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…Thank you so much for advertising our recent charity events for Action Medical Research for Children in Sussex Living. We recently held a very successful Open Garden event in Forest Row. Tea and homemade cakes were provided by the Dormansland Committee and Friends of the Horsham based charity, and pre-loved accessories, scarves, handbags and jewellery were on sale in the beautiful garden, along with plants and other garden accessories.

The Committee were delighted that more than 100 people attended and £1,042 was raised for Action Medical Research for Children.

The charity funds medical research to beat the diseases that devastate the lives of so many of our children, and has spent over £110m funding some amazing breakthroughs, More information can be found at www.action.org.uk Kind regards Audrey

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Place of Worship Set in the picturesque village of Twineham, St Peter’s Church is a place of restful worship, and is steeped in hundreds of years of fascinating history St Peter’s Church in Twineham is located idyllically, hidden away at the end of Church Lane serving a village of around 300 inhabitants.

Some of its history is recorded in the archives held by West Sussex Record Office in Chichester.

Twineham sits between two arms of river: The Adur and the Herrings Stream. It was originally known as Betwyneham – which may sound like “Between Them” but actually means “the homestead between the streams.”

A pamphlet suggests Thomas de Swaffham became the first Rector on 14th July 1287 while Edward I was King of England.

The font that was installed in the original church has now been on site for around 800 years.

During the 16th century Flemish immigrants came to the area and began to make bricks from the local clays. It was these bricks that were used for the new St. Peter’s when construction began during the

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Tudor year of 1516, in the reign of Henry VIII. It is thought this is the oldest brick built church in Sussex. It’s feasible that the giant oak tree beside the gravel path in the churchyard predates the rebuilding of the church.

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The church and churchyard is a charming contemplative place, somewhere to ponder amongst the tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings West sussex RecoRd office The West Sussex Record Office is always looking for new material, so do get in touch if you think you have something suitable. And thank you to any families or individuals who have contributed information to these pages.

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Archaeological Society noted in 1918,“The tower has diagonal buttresses and shingled broach spire commonly know as the Sussex Cap.” Five hundred years on, this geometry remains beguiling and distinctive.

The parish records began in 1716, preceeded by the 1606 Bishops Transcripts. These list the first recorded wedding on Saturday 17th June that year, and this was between Thomas Gate and Anne Fyte. We can only hope it was under blue summer skies, with smiles all round, and confetti fluttering gently over the bride and groom.

The Bishops Transcripts records the first burial as being that of Richard Person on September 16th that same year.

Many more gravestones surround the church, each with a more personal story. Some are tilted at various angles from the vertical, adorned by lichens and ivy, eroding with time, while others remain upright and well tended.

Since 1694 the Quakers have retained a burial ground in the churchyard. This is marked by four corner stones, which are domed, engraved and well weathered. The incumbent Rector Richard Killingbeck allowed this after his daughter had married a Quaker. Between 1694 and 1732, sixty interments took place in the burial ground.

Every three years since, the peppercorn rent of a farthing is paid and the Quakers hold a meeting in the church, enjoying tea and cake afterwards.

The church and churchyard is a charming contemplative place, somewhere to ponder amongst the tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings. But of course, as soon as my mind drifted away and got lost in the moment, the shouts, cries and laughter from the adjacent school playground brought me rushing back to reality, back from centuries past to the current twenty first. www.sussexliving.com

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DiaryDates Monday 01 August Onwards

The Tile People’s Big Summer Sale Unit 2 Bridge Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1UA We are having a sale with up to a huge 60% off selected stocked goods.

Contact: 01444 474740 thetilepeople. co.uk sales@thetilepeople.co.uk All August

Cuckfield Museum Art Trail

Cuckfield Museum, Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Museum open Wednesday, 10:00-12:30 and Friday and Saturday, 10:00-16:00.

A fresh look at items in our collection with work by Brighton University 3D Design and Craft students. Entrance free, donations welcome. For more information please see www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Monday 01, 08, 15, 22 August, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes BN7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a wellestablished auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: 01273 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Monday 01 - Friday 05 August

John Lloyd ‘Joints Week - Making a Table’

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Students will learn how to make a side table using mortise and tenon, biscuit and mitre joints. All tools and materials will be provided. Ideally students will have some basic knowledge of sharpening tools as this does not form part of the course. Cost £640.

Contact: 01444 480388 www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Monday 01 - Friday 19 August, 09:00-17:00, half days available

The Acorn Summer Holiday Fun Club

Westmeston Parish Hall, Lewes Road, Westmeston, nr Ditchling BN6 8RL Fun-filled adventure days and Forest School activities in Sussex countryside.

Ages 2 to 11 years. Cost: £45 full day, £25 half day. Please download full details and the registration form from www.theacornsnurseryschool.com 01444 455081 janetirwin@janetirwin.com Monday 01 - Sunday 21 August, 10:00-16:30

We’re Alive!

Farley Farm House, Muddles Green, Chiddingly BN8 6HW Open on Sundays only. An exhibition of paintings, textiles and furniture

by Brighton artist Orna Schneerson Pascal in the gallery at Farley Farm House - Home of the Surrealists. Free entry. Contact: Orna Schneerson Pascal 0791 303 2370 orna@artorna.com www.artorna.com

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Monday 01 - Wednesday 31 August Kid’s Activities:11:00-15:00 Garden open:10:00-18:00

Kid’s Summer Fun at Borde Hill Garden

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP On selected days in August entertainment includes a Petting Zoo & Tomfoolery, plus outdoor games, Adventure Playground & Sculpture Quiz. Included in standard entry price and free to Friends. Contact: info@ bordehill.co.uk 01444 450326 www.bordehill.co.uk Monday 01 - Wednesday 31 August

Bullfrog Music Summer Sale

15 Ship Street, East Grinstead RH19 4EG 10% off all new purchases for customers wearing Hawaiian beachwear!! Contact: 01342 315602 info@bullfrogmusic.co.uk Monday 01 - Wednesday 31 August, 09:3017:00

Quooker Tap Giveaway

Kitchens Bespoke, 88 London Road, East Grinstead RH19 1EP We will include a Quooker chrome basic tap (3 litre boiling tap) with any order over £10,000 placed at this time.

Contact: 01342 313133 Tuesday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 August, 09:3012:00

IT Drop-in Sessions

Morley’s Bistro, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Computer or gadget problems? Why not come to one of our informal “dropin” sessions being held at Morley’s Bistro. £5 for one 15 minute session.

Contact: The IT Girl Ltd, Emma 07938 838861 admin@theitgirl.co.uk Tuesday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 August, from 18:00

Morley’s Burger Night

Morley’s Wine Bar, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Come and enjoy two of our home cooked burgers and a carafe of House wine for the fantastic price of £25.

Locally sourced ingredients prepared here in our kitchens. Choose from either a 500ml carafe of our House Sauvignon, Tempranillo or French Rose. Perfect! Contact: Toby Payne 01273 835000 Tuesday 02 August, 19:30

Pub Quiz

The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ At The New Inn we run a monthly quiz on the first Tuesday of the month.

Teams from 4-6 people. All funds go to a charity chosen by the participants.

03, 14, 20, 21, 26-29 August, open 10:30, last entry 16:30, exit 18:00

Jousting at Hever Castle

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG The Knights of Royal England return to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament. Spectators will be treated

to a thrilling display of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box. See website for details 01732 865224 info@ hevercastle.co.uk www.hevercastle.co.uk

Thursday 04 - Sunday 07 August, 10:30-17:00

Fine Foods and Crafts Market with a social atmosphere including activities and demonstrations. Contact: Sue Young, Market Manager 01342 822661 sue.young@forestrow.gov.uk www. forestrow.gov.uk/forest-row-market.aspx

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show

Saturday 06 August – Wednesday 24 August, 10:00–16:00 every day

Thursday 04, 11, 18 & 25 August, 20:00

The Mezzanine Gallery, South Downs Heritage Centre, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY A trip to the zoo with a difference!

Featuring some of the best animal art and sculpture from artists across the UK. Free. Contact: South Downs Heritage Centre 01273 847707 info@southdownsheritagecentre.co.uk www.southdownsheritagecentre.co.uk

Michelham Priory and Gardens, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS Craft show with demonstrations set in the Elizabethan barn and in marquees in the grounds. Various admission prices, includes entry to gardens, Tudor house and craft show. Contact: 01273 479565 www.thesussexguild. co.uk www.sussexpast.co.uk

Greyhound - Open Mic Night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT Every Thursday! Whatever your talent, come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance free! Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk Friday 05 August, 12:00-18:00

Charity Race Day

Brighton Race Course, Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9XZ This event is in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and Whoopsadaisy. Tickets £70 per head + VAT. Please contact Richard Soan for tickets on 01273 486110 or Brighton Racecourse, Judy Welsh 01273 603580 Friday 05 August, 18:00-19:30

The Friends of St Peter’s present: The Joutseno Gospel Choir from Finland

St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green BN8 4DA Young Gospel Choir from Finland who are on tour in the UK. Varied repertoire mostly in English. Tickets £5. Accompanied children under 16 Free. Contact: Janet Barnes Tel: 01825 722574 janet.barnes42@btinternet. com www.stpeterschailey.org

The Cube Zoo

Saturday 06 & Sunday 07 August, open 10:30, last entry 16:30, exit 18:00

Paws at the Castle

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG Paws at the Castle is a weekend dedicated to our canine friends with informative displays, entertainment and a fun dog show. See website for details 01732 865224 info@gevercastle.co.uk www.hevercastle.co.uk Saturday 06 & 13 & Sunday 07 & 14 August, 10:00-18:00

The Loxwood Joust - “A Festival Of Mediaeval Mayhem” Loxwood Meadow, Loxwood, Near Billingshurst, RH14 0AL The most spectacular mediaeval festival in the realm with full contact jousting, thunderous battles by fully armoured knights, concerts by the Mediaeval Baebes, Children’s Kingdom and Much Much More.

Advance £12 Adult, £6 Child.

Available online at www.loxwoodjoust. co.uk Contact: Info@legendpresents. co.uk 07866 468632 Friday 06 August, Gates open from 15:50, first races from 17:50

The Take That Experience

The Fox Eating & Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathley RH19 4PJ 6 Course Set Menu - £50 per person.

Live entertainment - Sax and Guitar Duo. Contact: Claire Kacy 01342 810644 www.thefoxwesthoathley.co.uk

Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PQ Fun times are “Back For Good” with horse racing and live “Take That” tribute show. Advance tickets £19.

Children aged under 17 and under are admitted free. Contact: 01342 834 800 (option 1) info@lingfieldpark.co.uk www.lingfieldpark.co.uk

Friday 05, 12, 19 & 26 August, 19:30-22:00

Saturday 06 August, 20:30-23:30

Friday 05 August, 18:00-21:30

A Night in Paris

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX We have a talk from Bhi Ltd, Radio Night, Radio & Tabletop Sale finishing the month with A Fox Hunt.

Contact: Stella Rogers, 07803 086838, newsletter@msars.org.uk www.msars.org.uk Saturday 06 August, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Village Market

Community Centre Car Park or Foresters Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ

Music Box

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE 4 piece band covering all your favorite 60’s hits. £4 for guests, members free.

Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829 Sunday 07, 14, 21 & 28 August, 13:00-15:00

Musical Sundays in August

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Sunday 07 August, 14:00-16:30

Summer Fayre & Car Display

Hooks Acre, Lewes Road, Westmeston BN6 8RH Please join us for a fun afternoon in aid of Motor Neuron Disease Association. Many lovely attractions, including a live blues band. Entry: adults £2.50, children £1 (under 10 free). No extra for vehicle exhibitors.

Hosted by Rob and Cathy Mills 01273 843936 hooksacrew@ btinternet.com

Sunday 07 August, 13:30-16:00

Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method: A Talk & Lesson

Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TT Lessons involve exploring habits and patterns of movement (in sitting or lying) in order to find greater ease and comfort. Please bring a blanket with you. Contact: Feldenkrais International Training Centre 01273 844140 office@feldenkrais-itc.com www.feldenkrais-itc.com Monday 08 August, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

Fairwarp Church by B2026 (TN22 3BE TQ 465 267) Visit to Barnsgate Manor Tea Room.

3.7mi/6km. Contact: William 01444 831098 or 07801711401 on the day.

A Pub in Burgess Hill Unattached? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Burgess Hill on the 2nd Monday of every month. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to meet other single men and women. Our members tend to be aged 50+. We also meet in Lewes, Horsham and Brighton. Walks, dinners, golf, holidays etc. Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk

Sunday 07 August, 14:00-17:00

Monday 08 August, 20:00

Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND Volunteers will be available to give guided tours and serve refreshments.

Donations are greatly appreciated - we suggest £3 per person or £5 per family.

There is no parking at the Mill, but it can be reached with a pleasant walk via Oldlands Lane, Keymer or Lodge Lane, Ditchling. Contact: George Rankin 01903 816573

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT We currently hold a monthly quiz on the second Monday of each month.

Why not pop along for this fun night and pit your wits against others.

Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymeer@ yahoo.co.uk

Sunday 07 August, 14:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Tea Shop Walk

Oldland Mill Open Afternoon

Greyhound - Quiz Night

Tuesday 09 August, 19:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

Weald Inn, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9SJ We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Weald Inn. Owners and enthusiasts welcome. Come and have a chat, listen to a few stories or even tell a tale or two. For further information please call Fred Bone on 01444 239853

platter. Cost £60. Contact: www. madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 August, 10:0017:30

Firle Vintage Fair

Roley Terrace, (behind) Eastcourt Mansion, Eastcourt, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Summer event – picnic. Bring your own chair or blanket and picnic food.

Free admission. Contact: Wendy Vick 01342 311 093 wmv85@outlook.com

Firle Place, Firle BN8 6LP A beautiful brocante fair set in the Sussex countryside. Firle Vintage Fair is a celebration of antiquities from the past and a treasure trove for vintage lovers. Pre-booked tickets £5. On the door £7. Children under 10 Free.

Entry Ticket Plus Return Bus £10. @firlevintage Facebook.com/firlevintagefair Instagram firle_vintage_events www.firleandcountry.co.uk

Saturday 13 August, 10:00-12:00

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 August, 10:30-16:30

Wednesday 10 August, 12:30-14:00

East Grinstead Art Society – August Picnic

£1 and Under Sale

Haywards Heath United Reformed Church, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LQ Many bargains all at £1 or less including books, cakes, toiletries and bric-a-brac. Refreshments available.

Free entry. Contact: Mrs Margaret Drake 01444 454618 drakesinwater@ thepond51.fsnet.co.uk Saturday 13 August, 10:00-15:00

Introduction to Basket Making – Make a Willow Platter Made and Making, Heritage Barn, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 8LY An introduction to the art of basket making. Learn how to work with willow and create your own willow

Bluebell Railway Vintage Transport Weekend

Horsted Keynes Station RH17 7BB The displays of vintage and classic cars, stationary engines, commercial vans, steam road engines and motorbikes will be on show. The Bluebell Railway will be operating their steam hauled vintage train service between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and East Grinstead.

Please see www.bluebell-railway.com/ event/vintage-transport or 01825 720800 for more details.

Saturday 13 August, 12:00-13:30

‘Nightingale’ Tania Rodd Sings for YOU!

The Orchards Shopping Centre, 10 St Wilfrid’s

Townings Farm Shop Meat for the connoisseur www.towningsfarm.co.uk

Grass fed free range quality meat, reared on the farm and expertly prepared by our butchers.

Sussex produce and carefully selected speciality foods from further afield.

Vintage Harvest Fair Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September • Working vintage machinery • Rural crafts • Farm animals • Shearing demonstrations • Spinning demonstrations • Local produce • Tractor and trailer rides • Beer tent and refreshments

£5 ENTRY, ALL CHILDREN FREE

Come and discover some of the best produce Sussex has to offer.

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

Tel: 01444 471352 Email: info@towningsfarm.co.uk

Townings Farm, Plumpton Road, Chailey, Lewes BN8 4EJ

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We are looking for an experienced full or part-time sales person to join our friendly, result-driven team.

You will have an outgoing personality and a pleasant telephone manner, an understanding of media sales and a knowledge of the Mid Sussex business community.

Own car required. Salary negotiable If this sounds like you, please email your CV to sales@sussexliving.com and tell us why you would be right for this job

The Family Run Garage in Lindfield ➲ Friendly Welcome ➲ Top Quality Service ➲ On Site MOT’s ➲ Realistic Prices ➲ All Makes Cared For ➲ Diagnostic and Electrical Specialists

Tel: 01444 482988 or 01444 483988 Lewes Road, Lindfield RH16 2LG www.lindfield-motors.co.uk

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MICHELHAM PRIORY with craft demonstrations Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3QS

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27 - 29 August

PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7HE

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DiaryDates Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Local ‘nightingale’ Tania Rodd sings an electic mix of songs from the 1950s to the present day. Free. Contact: Nicola Bird 01444 410260 nbird@fandcreit.com www.theorchardshopping.com Saturday 13 August. Gates open from 15:50, first races from 17:50

I am Whitney/I am Beyoncé

Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ If you ‘Wanna Dance with Somebody’ join us for horse racing and a Whitney Houston and Beyoncé tribute act.

Advance tickets £19. Children aged under 17 and under are admitted free.

Contact: 01342 834 800 (option 1) info@lingfieldpark.co.uk www.lingfieldpark.co.uk Sunday 14 - Tuesday 18 August

Summer holiday camp offering indoor and outdoor activities including: Athletics, Netball, Football, Rounders, Dance, Arts and Crafts and more. £150 for the full week (5 days), £35 per day, £22.50 half days. To book a place please email: sportscamps@ hppc.co.uk or call Nick Chadwell on 01273 833636

Workshop

Monday 15 - Saturday 20 August, 10:0016:00

Friday 19 August, 20:30-Midnight

Bullfrog Productions Summer Holiday Workshop - Sleeping Beauty

Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS Drama, Song, Dance and fun recreating the most Classic Musical Theatre show ever! 6 to 20 year olds with full stage perfomances at the end of the workshop. Fees on application.

Contact: Bullfrog Productions 01342 322411 bullfrogprods@btconnect.com www.bullfrogproductions. co.uk

refreshments. Free entrance. Music by the Sussex Folk Orchestra. Contact: Vanessa Herbert 01444 413458 vaherbert@googlemail.com

Sussex Crafts, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JU Come and learn to knit! We would love to help you learn this new skill.

Adult classes too. Cost £6. Contact: Sussex Crafts 01444 455611 shop@sussex-crafts.co.uk www.sussex-crafts.co.uk

Sunday 21 August, 11:00-17:00

Heavy Horses Harrowing the Wildflower Meadow

High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross RH17 6HQ Heavy Horses working on the meadow.

The gentians will be in flower in the garden. Plants and crafts for sale. Entry £7.50 and children under 14 free.

Contact: Sarah Bray 01444 400589 gardens@highbeeches.com www.highbeeches.com

Club Classics and Cocktail Night

The Fox Eating and Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead RH19 4PJ Outside Oak Smoked BBQ/ Cocktails/DJ. Over 25’s. Contact: Claire Kacy www.thefoxwesthoathly. co.uk

Blind Veterans UK Zip Wire

Sharpening & Essential Cabinet Making Hand Skills

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Test pieces: Cheese Board and Biscuit Box - Wow your family and friends with the accuracy and crispness of your new found skills! Beginner/ Intermediate skill level. Cost £590.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.cvo.uk Monday 15 - Friday 19 August

Multi-Sports Camp

Hurst College Prep School, Chalker’s Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS

Monday 22 - Friday 26 August, 09:00-16:30

The Hurst Stage

Sunday 21 August, Buyers 08:00, Sellers 09:00-12:00

Car Boot

Blind Veterans UK, Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton BN2 7BS Come along and make some money or grab yourself a bargain. Weather permitting! Van £10 and Car £8.

Contact: Rachel Chitty 01273 391455 rachel.chitty@blindveterans.org.uk blindveterans.org.uk/carboot

Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS Musical Theatre Summer School is a complete five day course for children aged 9 to 18 years. £225 per child or £425 for two siblings. Contact: Lorna Coward at lorna.coward@hppc.co.uk or 01273 833636

Blind Veterans UK Saturday 1 October Zip Wire and

Friday 19 - Saturday 27 August, 10:30–17:00 (closes 27th 15:30)

Association of Sussex Artists Annual Exhibition

Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1JF Selected paintings, pottery and sculpture by members and nonmembers - all items are for sale.

Contact: Mick Oakey01403 710794 mickoakey@btinternet.com www. associationofsussexartists.co.uk Friday 19 August, 14:00-15:30

Children’s (7+ years) Knitting

Sunday 21 August, 11:00-16:00

Cats Protection Mid Sussex Branch Coffee Morning & Garden Party Balcombe Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6LH Fancy gifts, books, bric-a-brac, toys, plants, Christmas cards, 2017 calendars and diaries, tombola, raffle and

Tuesday 23 August, 10:00-16:00

Antiques Valuation Day

The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Bonhams are holding a free valuation day for items that you may be considering including in auction.

Contact: Tim Squire-Sanders 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com

Sunday 2 October

Wednesday 24 August,110:00-12:30 Saturday October The Royal Marines and are back by popular demand Sunday giving 2 October

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Fostering - Drop-in Session

County Hall North, Chart Way, Horsham RH12 1XA Come and find out more about becoming an adoptive parent. To view our video on a real-life foster family, visit our West Sussex videos pages (www. westsussex.gov.uk) and see our ‘Fostering - the inside story’.

Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 August, 10:3015:30

‘Beach Week in Town’

The Orchards Shopping Centre, 10 St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Free fun for you with disco dome, sand-pits, Punch & Judy Shows, Magic Shows, plate spinning and ice cream galore! Qualified helpers on hand to make sure that you can shop, relax and enjoy the day. Free!! Contact: Nicola Bird 01444 410160 nbird@fandcreit.com www.theorchardshopping.com Wednesday 24 August, 19:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Local Woods & Views

Beechhurst Gardens CP (Harvester) on B2272 into Haywards Heath RH16 4BB Leisurely stroll through Paiges and Blunts woods, steady climb up the hill to Hanlye Farm and return via Cuckfield.

TQ 323 238. 3.5mi/5.6km Leisurely.

Contact: Robin L 07956 153533 Wednesday 24 August, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group - Club Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH We will be holding our annual group Auction. Trees, pots, accessories, books etc will be auctioned at bargain prices.

There will be a demonstration and help with all aspects of Bonsai Tree growing.

First visit free and subsequent visits £5 or join the Group. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 Thursday 25 August, 19:30

The Woodland, Flora & Fauna Group

Main Hall, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A talk by Iain Parkinson, the Conservation and Woodlands Manager, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Free entry and all are welcome.

Car park opposite the building.

Friday 26 August, 10:00-15:30

Creative Hand Embroidery

Made and Making, Heritage Barn, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 8LY Enjoy a relaxed class to learn the basics of embroidery stitches with the intention of creating a unique piece which can be used as hooped art, a cushion cover or a framed picture. Cost £60. Contact: www.madeandmaking. co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Saturday 27 August, 09:00-12:30

Discovery Information Morning

Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Lewes BN7 3AE Be inspired. Discover our exciting and successful range of courses. Meet staff to find out more and tour the student facilities. Free course information and

careers advice. Contact: 01273 890454 enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk www.plumpton.ac.uk

Saturday 27 August, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Huge selection of fresh produce and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via Facebook “Hassocks Village Market”.

Saturday 27 - Monday 29 August, 10:0017:00

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show

Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Nr Wadhurst TN5 7HE Designer makers show their exquisite work in a marquee in front of an Elizabethan manor house. The special price of £8.50 includes entry to the gardens and show, children (6 -16 years) £5. Contact: 01273 479565 www.thesussexguild.co.uk www.sussexpast.co.uk Saturday 27 August, 14:30-17:00

Mid Sussex Area Bridleways Group - Bring & Buy Horse Book Sale The Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Books for adults and children new and secondhand. Afternoon cream tea.

Contact: Susan Finnemore 01444 881 374 finnemore1@hotmail.com Saturday 27, 11:00-17:00 & Sunday 28 August, 10:00-13:00

Cuckfield Royal Observer Post Nuclear Bunker Open Weekend

Near Cuckfield Churchyard, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ The Cold War underground bunker built in 1961 and in use until 1991 has been restored and opens this weekend.

Entry by donation. More information from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org or Phillipa Malins 01444 452307 Saturday 27- Monday 29 August, 09:00-17:30

Rudgwick Steam Fair

The Showground, Horsham RH12 3DF Country show, old time fun fair, farm animals, crafts, kids entertainment and much more. Adults £10 children £5 under 5’s free. Karen Neeson 07813189556 karenneeson@hotmail.com www.karenneeson.flppro.biz Sunday 28 - Monday 29 August, 10:00–5:00

August Bank Holiday Fiesta

The Llama Park, Wych Cross, A22 RH185JN Restaurant, gift shop, craft fair, live music, water activities, magic, animals and much much more all free. Cost for Animal Park and Activities – £6 for children, £7 for adults. Contact: Bobby Schuck 01825 712 040 bobby@llamapark.co.uk Sunday 28 & Monday 29 August

Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show

Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield RH7 6LL (signposted off A22) See Local Living

One of the best family days out in Sussex!

Children's parties Half line return travel on a steam train, either between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes or between Horsted Keynes and East Grinstead. A Stepney lunch box which will be available to collect from the Buffett at Horsted Keynes station.

Exclusive use of a room at Horsted Keynes, for 1 hour and 15 minutes, perfect for playing games. £15.25 per Child (Birthday Child Travels for just £5.25) £14.50 per Adult.

Seaside Weekend

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th August Take the trains from Sheffield Park, East Grinstead and Kingscote to Horsted Keynes and visit the seaside!

Our Paddock at Horsted Keynes will be transformed into a sandy beach!

There will be Donkey Rides, Punch and Judy Shows and an end of Pier Show of Humour and Song.

We will be running our Kids for a Quid offer so all children 3 - 15 years will travel at just £1 on all services all day! Book at least 8 days in advance with our Bluebell Bonus tickets and get discounts on adult tickets too!

Vintage Transport Weekend Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August The displays of vintage and classic cars, stationary engines, commercial vans, steam road engines and motorbikes will be on show at Horsted Keynes Station from 10.30am – 4.30pm each day.

To accompany the fine display of vintage road vehicles, the Bluebell Railway will be operating our steam hauled vintage train service between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and East Grinstead.

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

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Twitter @bluebellrailway facebook.com/bluebellrailway Booking is essential for some services. Please see website for details and T&C's.

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Are you looking to expand your business? With government grants available, this could be your helping hand to a business boom Small to medium-sized businesses are the life blood of the UK economy, and nowhere more so than here in predominately rural West Sussex.

From countryside to coast, the county is home to a diverse number of trades and skills from farmers and foresters to retail, engineering, finance, and health and fitness to name a few.

A number of local government grants, available to apply for through West Sussex County Council, are now available to help small businesses grow, develop and flourish.

If your business is in agriculture and forestry, or you’re a small rural business, a LEADER grant could be right for you. The Central Sussex and Sussex Downs & Coastal Plain Local Action Groups, who award the funding, have a total of £2.5 million to support projects in rural West Sussex, Lewes District and Hayling Island.

Small rural businesses, farmers, foresters and rural community groups can apply for LEADER grants of up to £50,000 to carry out projects that will create jobs, help businesses to grow and benefit the rural economy.

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develop and take on more staff. Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the funding are accepted exclusively from those businesses in the Coast to Capital region including; West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Lewes, Croydon, Epsom and Ewell, Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley and Tandridge.

Since the programme’s launch last year, £1million has been allocated across 28 applications, creating 57 jobs to date. This number is expected to double and rise to 148.

Groups can apply for LEADER grants of up to £50,000 to carry out projects that will create jobs

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FUTURE rounds of LEADER funding, a total of 141 jobs have already been created over the last five years.

Applications for LEADER grants can be made through West Sussex County Council, the local administering body. More information about the grants, eligibility criteria, and details on how to apply can be obtained by visiting the website at www.businesswestsussex. co.uk/leadergrants.

Alternatively, you can contact the LEADER Grants Team at West Sussex County Council on 0330 22 28001 or by emailing

rdpeleader @westsussex.gov.uk.

If you are a dynamic entrepreneur considering ways to secure funding for your start-up or established business, planning on expanding your company by creating new jobs, then you could be eligible to apply to the Business Growth Grants programme for a grant of between £15,000-£100,000. The programme, managed by West Sussex County Council on behalf of Coast to Capital, is targeted at small and medium businesses, including social enterprises, seeking financial support to

Coast to Capital LEP has recognised the difficulty businesses face to raise funding for future activity and expansion plans by pledging £2.4million to boost their long-term fortunes. Although open to all sectors, the partnership is especially welcoming of businesses within advanced engineering, manufacturing, creative, digital and IT, environmental technologies, goods and services identified as key sectors in the Coast to Capital region.

Eligible businesses can apply to the Business Growth Grants programme by submitting an EOI form.

Early application is suggested before funding runs out.

More information on eligibility and criteria can be found on the Business West Sussex website, where you can download the EOI form, www.businesswestsussex. co.uk/businessgrowthgrants.

Take advantage of these funding opportunities that could help your business go places. Act now and be part of the West Sussex business boom. www.sussexliving.com

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