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January 2017

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COMMENT

This issue is full of health and fitness to make you feel fabulous this year, from our feature on dancing in Sussex (page 21) to some delicious healthy recipes on pages 40 and 42. Sasha Kanal gets us gently moving with some yoga poses (page 32) and Amy Newson picks this season’s best winter hats (page 36) to keep us both toasty and fashionable.

Ruth Lawrence paid a visit to Henfield Haven (page 9) where she discovered a buzzing community hub with so much on offer. From a nutritious and inexpensive café to a writing group, an allotment and exercise classes, this centre is open to all ages and different interests.

Over in Plumpton, you will fi nd a Panto Dame wandering the streets at this time of year… but don’t worry, she is part of The Plumpton Pantomime Society’s annual charity performance. Since 1975 they have been raising funds for local charities, and are taking to the boards again this year.

Turn to page 6 for the full story.

January is traditionally the time to get your mind and body in shape, but what about your home and garden? Lisa de Silva takes us through some home improvements (from page 52), and make sure you come back next month for more!

Here is to a healthy, happy and prosperous 2017 for all of Mid Sussex and beyond.

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With their annual panto, The Plumpton Pantomime Society has been raising charitable funds since 1975, and they are taking to the boards again this year… oh yes they are!

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It’s hard to articulate just how much fun we have, and all while generating funds for the village and other charities

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out today at The Plumpton Pantomime Society who were involved in the first ever show, such as Gill Wells the original Producer who is still pulling the curtain and one of our star performers, Duncan Taylor Jones - first on stage for us aged ten!”

He continues, “It’s hard to articulate just how much fun we have doing our pantos and all while generating funds for the village and other charities.

This is what it’s all about really – coming together as a community to do some good and having a ton of fun along the way.”

From the cast and costumes to the director and stage crew behind the scenes, all time and materials are given voluntarily and all profits go to village

causes. “We donate about £1500 every year to charities. Recipients include St Peter & St James Hospice, the British Legion, the local school, and holiday activities for children and young people in the area.”

Their canon includes both traditional and more unusual pantomime titles. Past productions have included Goody Two Shoes and Dick Turpin and have even won them awards.

As Dave elaborates, “We’ve won a District Award for Goody Two Shoes and a South East Regional Award for our staging of Adventure in Pantoland which we put on for the 40th anniversary of the society. In fact people come from far and wide to see our productions and we are hoping to sell out our production of The Pied Piper of Hamelin this year.”

Running from Sunday 15th until Saturday 21st January 2017, with weekday evening and weekend matinee performances, there is free parking and a cast that ranges from ages seven to 70 – and great fun to be had by all!

For further information and tickets please call Dave Denny on 01273 891249.

Pictures by Robin Akers

What do you get when you cross a pretty Sussex village with a group of its eager inhabitants willing to dress up in silly costumes and cavort on stage for charity? The answer – The Plumpton Pantomime Society!

Based in Plumpton Green village and operating out of the local village hall, the Society consists of Plumpton residents or people who have some sort of connection to the area.

Their remit - to raise funds for the village, as well as local charities by putting on one great pantomime annually.

Staging their first production in 1975, (initially as a way to raise money for the local school), the participants had so much fun organising it all, that they decided to make it a regular thing and The Plumpton Pantomime Society was officially born.

Says Dave Denny, present Chairman of the society, “We’ve been going for 42 years and there are people still helping

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COMMUNIT Y

A village haven After only one year, Henfield Haven is forging forward as a buzzing community hub to the village, open to all ages and catering for many different interests At the heart of every village you will fi nd a sense of community.

It’s what makes a place tick and people remain because of each other’s valued presence. Henfield is lucky enough to be so cohesive; residents pulled together a year ago and with unparalleled dedication, enthusiasm and drive, took over a 25-year lease on a building that the council could no longer support to create an invaluable resource called The Haven. I met chairman Digby Stephenson who explained how “all the bits of the jigsaw came together to make this happen” and how “you can’t measure how necessary this has become.” The Haven Café is a hub for so many local people who can now savour a nutritious, inexpensive three course meal, a quick lunch or a full breakfast while enjoying a chat with friends or neighbours.

Although Action for Deafness has created an audio booth and workshop and Dementia Care meets three days a week, The Hub is not just a centre for elderly people. With free internet, cooking classes, a writing group and jewellery making just a tiny part of what is on offer here, people of all ages will fi nd a plethora of interests to engage with throughout the week. When

I visited, an ‘Extend’ class was in full swing, the smiles and peals of laughter coming from the participants was more than enough proof that the Hub reaches out to improve lives and confidence. “People aren’t trapped at home any more, they can come to have lunch, stay for a class and make new friends,” Digby said as he showed me the brand new Haven minibus outside. Donated by a generous trust fund, the vehicle transports people on trips to local heritage sites, pub lunches, art galleries and social events.

We have allotments, a therapy room and individual activities for those who need support Impact Initiatives is the organisation responsible for running the centre. Lorette Mackie heads the team who, together with numerous dedicated volunteers, provide services for Dementia Care and Carer Support. “We’ve achieved

so much in a year,” Lorette told me. “We have allotments for people with limited mobility, a therapy room offering massage and chiropody and individual activities for those who need support.” School pupils come to the centre for work experience, the local nursery uses the facilities and there is a spacious tranquil garden with seating to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There is even a monthly writing club run by local writer Brian Smith, which boasts published authors and poets among the group.

It’s hard to believe that this wonderful place has been created by local generosity and care in a single year. It could be described as something of a miracle that is on course to grow from strength to strength as the central hub of the community.

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Conjurer on The Kwai by Peter Fyans Reviewed by Ruth Lawrence

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In May last year I had the privilege of meeting Fergus Anckorn and hearing his extraordinary life story including his wartime experiences of survival, starvation and slavery on the infamous ‘Death Railway’ featured in the film ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’.

Author Peter Fyans met Fergus by chance at a theatrical dinner which led to him writing Fergus’ biography, ‘Conjurer on The Kwai’, spanning nine colourful decades.

His remarkable story is wonderfully told; Peter has remained loyal to Fergus’ own words, pulling the reader into the struggle for survival that was his

everyday experience during the war.

This style brings immediacy to the writing that leads the reader straight to the terrifying ordeals and the poignant triumphs that Fergus endured as a soldier, entertainer and POW. Historians and those who enjoy first person narratives will discover world changing events told by someone who lived and very nearly died in the thick of the action. This is an exceptionally interesting read and reminded me what a fascinating, vivacious and courageous man Fergus is. Including numerous photos, maps and drawings, ‘Conjuror on the Kwai’ will make a superb autumn read that will linger in the memory for years.

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The Garden of The Year is a really lovely book which I enjoyed reading with my 5 year old daughter, Betsy. The colourful, fun illustrations really attracted her and encouraged her to look through the pages and want to read more. The text is in a friendly typeface with each page rhyming, which children particularly enjoy.

The story centres around a little girl called Caitlin who comes to stay with her grandfather. She discovers a whole new world which exists in her grandfather’s garden shed when she meets the garden tools. The tools have names such as Susie Spade

and Derek the Watering Can; Derek is a firm favourite of Betsy’s as he has a really friendly face and makes her laugh.

The book successfully introduces little ones to the delights of spending time in the garden and inspires them to use their imagination. Also don’t forget to keep an eye out for the little mouse who crops up on each page, this is a great way to engage with children while reading it to them as they enjoy spotting him. www.fredshedbooks.com www.sussexliving.com

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Charity Shop temporary closure As you are all aware there was a fire some weeks ago and that affected the Pet Shop, the flats above and the Co-op.

About 9 weeks ago we were approached by the manager of the Co-op to ask if we would be willing to let them take over our premises for a temporary time, until the restoration of their shop meant they could return.

As the whole raison d’etre of our existence was to help finance the church along with the village community, the trustees soon agreed to the notion and consequently we closed on Tuesday 6th December last year.

It is anticipated that the builders will have completed their restoration work at the Co-op Shop by the late spring in April or May when we will be re-opening.

In the meantime please hold onto your items and we will advise you when we are able to accept donations again.

I really would like to thank all our volunteers for their stalwart help and support over the past year – without you none of our work would be possible – thank you all so much.

Christmas tree collection For the second year running local resident Paul Wilkinson is offering a Christmas tree collection service after the festivities are over. Paul will come to pick up your tree for a donation, which he is collecting for Cancervive and St Peter & St James Hospice.

Last year Paul raised over £3,000 and is hoping to beat that target this year. The trees will be recycled and you will be raising funds for two wonderful local

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charities, which makes this is an ideal way to dispose of your tree.

Paul will be collecting in the Hurspierpoint and Hassocks area, but do give him a call to discuss on 07879 897241 or 01273 833147.

Bring Joy to your wardrobe!

Old jeans cluttering up your life? Jeans hiding at the back of your wardrobe that no longer fit?

Unfashionable, unloved, slashed, torn and ripped, all these old jeans can take on a new life and make a real difference to our charity project at Sussex Prairie Garden - Jean , Jean Genius - the longest strip of denim in the world all in aid of Genetic Disorders UK. This strip will run as a trail from our entrance right through the garden, sinuously weaving through the borders.

Stitched into the piece will be tabs dispensing information and facts about genes and jeans - the process of making denim (the good, the bad and the ugly facts), facts about indigo seeds and the dyeing process, and the story of the wearing of denim work pants by north American pioneers. Zips, button flies, tags and pockets will create the joints along the way and will add to the fabric wonder. Come and see the spectacle in the garden from 1st- 30th June 2017.

Please drop them off at Sussex Prairies Garden itself (on the B216 road between Albourne and Henfield) - hang them over our farm gate as you pass!

Auditions for Ditchling Players By the time you read this, the dust will have well and truly settled on our autumn 2016 production of ‘Blithe Spirit’.

As you may remember we unfortunately had to postpone this production from May but the opinion of the audience was that it was well worth the wait.

Congratulations must, therefore, go to Jill Hewer and everyone involved for all their hard work, patience and stamina, in putting on yet another successful

production for the Ditchling Players.

We’re now turning our attention to our next production for May 2017, ‘Duets’ by Peter Quilter. A funny examination of the chaotic world of love, relationships and why the grass is never greener, examined through four separate one-act plays with four sets of characters and four crucial moments in time: Jonathan and Wendy are on a blind date. Barrie is not really interested in women but Janet sees that as no reason to stop trying. Shelley and Bobby have decided to holiday in Spain to finalize their divorce and, finally, Angela is marrying for the third time.

Auditions for this production are taking place at Ditchling Village Hall on Tuesday 10th January at 8:00pm. If you can’t make that date but would be interested in being involved in the production (either on stage or behind the scenes) or would like more information please contact the director (Penelope Bennett) on either 01273 844302 or pellyjane@ hotmail. com

With the gaining in popularity of computers and emails and with the greater use of web sites, Tony evolved different ways of getting in touch with, not only our own membership, but the wider world. A website was set up, the newsletter was reformatted into an A5 booklet design and, to complement this, the walks programme was similarly changed, to produce a more easily handled and useful ‘coffee table‘ size communication. As the role developed, Tony also managed to promote the group by attending local shows and fairs.

Tony has found it an interesting and worthwhile part of belonging to the Ramblers, but feels now is the time to hand over to someone else who can carry this work forward and further enhance the way in which the walking and social aspects of the Mid Sussex Ramblers is continued to be promoted in the

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Tony Osmand has been the Publicity Officer for the Mid Sussex Ramblers Group for more than eight years, and has seen quite a few changes during that time: to begin with, it was very much a case of promotional activities such as writing to newspapers, putting up posters and generally communicating with our membership through the simple A4 newsletter and the walks programme which were both posted out three times a year.

Marmalade Morning Ditchling WI’s famous Marmalade Morning will be held on Saturday 18th February 2017 in Ditching Village Hall from 10am -12noon. In addition to a variety of marmalades, we will be selling jams, chutneys

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and other preserves. There will also be a cake stall, plant stall and a grand raffle. Coffee, tea and soft drinks and biscuits will be included in the entrance fee of £1.00 for adults. There is no charge for children under 16yrs.

There is ample free parking at the rear of the hall.

This WI event has been held annually for many, many years and is keenly awaited by local residents.

We look forward to welcoming new supporters for this popular morning where you can purchase homemade preserves and produce, or just pop-in for coffee and a chat.

Online support for Winston’s Wish Winston’s Wish, the charity for bereaved children and teenagers, is delighted to announce its new online support for young people. The launch of #Help2MakeSense sees a video campaign, new young person’s website and social media campaign aimed at making bereavement advice, support and information more accessible for young people. The new young person’s website, www.help2makesense.org www. help2makesense.org.uk, sees a refreshed approach to providing information and access to support for young people and teenagers.

The campaign is supported by a new video, highlighting the confusion and difficulty young people face in coming to terms with their grief. It tells the story of Nicole, who faces confusing situations following the death of her father.

This is a typical situation for a young person to find themselves in after a significant loss and it can be hard for them to make

sense of their grief.

Winston’s Wish aims to raise awareness of this issue through the campaign and to encourage young people to access support following bereavement.

The launch of the new resources for young people follows the launch of a new Freephone national helpline from Winston’s Wish, which aims to make bereavement support more accessible for young people and their families.

The Winston’s Wish Helpline can be called on 08088 020 021 and is open Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. Calls are free and confidential.

Snowflake Appeal

because their families were struggling with issues such as poverty, mental health problems, or domestic abuse. It is often the last chance for these children and their families to get the vital help they need.

This Appeal aims to raise £5,000 to help Home-Start continue to offer their services and give young children the best possible start in life.

Home-Start’s Snowflake Appeal runs until the end of January. To make an on-line donation now, or to find out more about how you can support the Snowflake Appeal, go to www.homestartchams.org.uk/ snowflake.

Local family support charity Home-Start CHAMS are holding a Snowflake Appeal to help give vulnerable young children a brighter future.

Not all children are lucky enough to have a happy start in life.

Last year 436 vulnerable children had support from Home-Start CHAMS,

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Adastra Hall Community Activities

Change a life through fostering West Sussex County Council is appealing for more people to consider fostering this year.

There are currently around 650 vulnerable children in the county who benefit from the love and support of foster families.

These children come into care for a variety of reasons; it can be due to problems within the family, or because a child has been neglected or abused.

There is also a number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children needing support in West Sussex.

The County Council is looking for more people to give these young people a place to call home when they need it the most.

Once approved, you will receive support, training and a competitive fostering allowance.

To find out more about fostering, you can visit www. westsussex.gov.uk/fostering or call the Fostering Recruitment Team on 0330 222 7775.

Alternatively, pop along to an information evening at County Hall North, Horsham, on Tuesday 24th January; the event will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Christmas is over and now January seems a bit flat.

Have you made a New Year Resolution yet? No, then why not say you are going to do something interesting and different in 2017 and come along to Adastra Hall to see what is going on. It is a friendly atmosphere and certainly not too serious or competitive.

You can also have a chat with a cuppa and a biscuit too and make new friends.

Scrabble is held on Monday afternoons in the Community Room from 2 to 4.30p.m. (not Bank Holidays though).

If you are feeling more energetic, table tennis is also held in the main hall on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4.00p.m.

There is also Table Tennis Monday evenings in the Green Room from 7.30 to 9.30p.m. but with limited space.

Also Short Mat Bowls takes place every Tuesday morning in the main hall from 9.30a.m. to noon and afternoon from

2 to 4.00p.m. Again it is very friendly and not too serious with tea and biscuits of course.

These activities are not official clubs so no joining fees or yearly subscriptions are payable. There is no commitment to attend every week, just whenever you want to, at just £2.50 for each session.

Maybe you have just moved to Hassocks or taken retirement, so do come along and give it a try – you have nothing to lose – just turn up.

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Resolutions Tisshaws Family Law Solicitors in Haywards Heath welcome a new member to their already exceptional team. Lisa de Silva meets Verity Eunson-Hickey to fi nd out more

With an enviable reputation for professional expertise, exceptional quality of service, empathy and compassion, specialist family law fi rm, Tisshaws, continues to grow and impress. Now the largest fi rm of family lawyers in West Sussex, the fi rm is delighted to welcome a new addition to the team, Verity Eunson-Hickey.

“Having previously worked in both Brighton and Horsham, Verity has lots of valuable experience to bring to our clients,” explains director Gilva Tisshaw. The fi rm’s growing success has now brought the team to five and includes, Lidia Farrell, Hana Khodabocus, who moved from a large practise in Guildford and Craig Yeung-Williams, who had been previously working in London.

“Gilva doesn’t like to blow her own trumpet, but she has an awesome reputation and I was attracted by the chance to work with her,” says Verity.

“I’m also looking forward to working in a team of specialist family lawyers,

because we all have a wealth of experience and expertise to draw upon. We can pool resources and share information in order to give our clients the best possible service.”

The team all share the same ethos of wanting to help and support their clients in a practical way during what can often be traumatic times. “We never

to popular belief there is no statutory protection for those couples living together. So, whether you’ve been living in the same house for one or twenty years, if you are not married you will not be legally protected in the same way as married couples.”

With the rise in stepfamilies, it is becoming more important for cohabiting couples to address the issue of assets. For example, if one partner is living in another one’s house, but contributes to a new kitchen, does that give them a fi nancial interest in the property? “A Cohabitation Agreement is like an insurance policy,” Verity tells me. “It’s a sensible precaution that can save an awful lot of future trauma and expense.”

Tisshaws also deal with Child Arrangement matters, which is when parents cannot decide on where the child or children should live or how much time they should spend with the other parent. This relates to parents who were/ are married and those who weren’t.

So, if you, your family or friends are in need of legal advice from a specialist family law solicitor, and for a fi rst consultation offer of £50, please do not hesitate to contact Tisshaws, where a warm and friendly welcome awaits you.

The team all share the same ethos of wanting to help and support their clients during what can often be traumatic times forget that we are dealing with people’s lives, their children and their homes and it’s really important that we not only get the best deal for them, but that we do it in a way that is respectful of their relationship and family,” Verity tells me.

One client says of her experience of Tisshaws, “I was recommended by a family friend during a difficult divorce. I found the advice and support given by Gilva and her team calm, reassuring and thorough. At all times I had faith that our approach was sound and that we were seeking the best possible outcome for my son and me.”

Alongside their fi rst class divorce work, Verity explains that the practise also work on Co-habitation Agreements and Child Arrangements. “Contrary

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BY ANGIE STEEL

Love the beautiful game but a little past your fitness peak? Walking football is here to save the day with all the great social and fitness benefits, just at a slower pace

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Walking football is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, not least because it offers participants a host of health and fitness benefits.

The game – which is basically a walking pace version of traditional football – was launched in 2014 and has grown rapidly in a short time, with more than 800 registered clubs now found across the UK. There are also plans for a walking football World Cup. But the great thing about the sport is you don’t have to be a champion to get involved, and Brighton & Hove Albion’s charity, Albion in the Community, has been leading the way in Mid Sussex with walking football courses at various venues since October 2014.

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programme, which is run in conjunction with Mid Sussex Wellbeing and aims to attract people away from the sofa and into physical activity.

Each Thursday at Hurstpierpoint College a growing number of players take part in training and head coach Ian MacDonald is convinced the inclusive nature of the sport and the opportunity for participants to socialise are the main reasons behind its rise in popularity.

“For many of the guys it may be the only time they get out of the house,” said Ian. Ian went on to say, “The players range from their late 50s to their early 70s. It’s so adaptable, meaning the game can always be played at a fair level for those involved. We’ve even brought in a few non-footballers who have slowly built up their understanding of the game.”

Walking football player Paul Faith is a regular at sessions. The 56-year-old had a heart attack in 2013 and was told to start attending the gym by his GP. However, life on the treadmill wasn’t for him - he says he found

it “boring and repetitive”. Not so walking football. “I’ve seen so much improvement in myself,” he said. “I used to have to sit down every few yards when I went walking around town.”

But as Paul explained, it wasn’t initially that easy to find a local session. He said, “It was difficult because at the time there was very little going on in the area with regards to walking football. But after my local session started it really took off.”

Teammate Ken Bartram (below) is also a firm believer of the benefits of walking football.

The 62-year-old, who packed up mainstream football during his mid-20s after suffering a knee injury, was keen to emphasise the psychological impact of being part of a team again. “The social side of the game is brilliant because they are a good bunch of lads,” he said. “We have a great laugh together!”

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Last year in West Sussex around 40 children were found permanent homes with local families through adoption. Children are placed for adoption for a number of reasons. Sometimes birth parents request that their child be placed for adoption.

Occasionally, children are abandoned or their birth parents suffer from an illness that prevents them from parenting.

In the majority of cases, however, the courts judge that the birth parents do not have the capacity to care for their child.

Often this is due to abuse and neglect or an inability to manage their mental health or learning needs alongside parenting.

Adoptive parents, through a legal process, take on full parental responsibility for a child and make a lifelong commitment to enhance a child’s life.

West Sussex County Council’s Adoption Recruitment Team helps

prospective adopters through assessment and supports them as they undergo matching and finally the legal process of adoption.

Ben Albery, practice manager for the team, says: “A child’s life can be transformed by the love of an adoptive parent and we would like to encourage more people to give a child the chance to be nurtured and loved.

“We take an inclusive approach to finding adoptive parents – you have to undergo various checks including an enhanced DBS check and you must have a spare bedroom, but in terms of who can adopt we welcome applications from many people – including single adopters and those in the LGBT community.”

Single adopter Jo is now a happy mum of two after adopting two siblings through

West Sussex County Council.

But she wasn’t always so confident in how it would turn out. Jo said: “I was nervous when I went along to the council’s fostering preparation course and discovered I was the only single person.

However, I needn’t have worried – I made friends with several couples who were also going through the process, one of whom lives around the corner!”

Although the assessment was quite a lengthy process, she said that after she was given the green light everything happened really quickly.

“I was about to go on holiday when I saw my little boy’s profile and, although there weren’t many details and there was no photo, I still knew straight away this was the right child for me. Meeting your child for the first time is pretty amazing.”

Jo adopted a boy who was seven months old and has since also adopted his younger sister. “They enrich my life completely. As a single parent with two young children there are lots of challenges but by adopting through West Sussex County Council there is local support there when I need it. The rewards far outweigh the challenges.”

The majority of children currently waiting to be adopted in West Sussex are aged 0 to 8 years and include siblings and children with a range of disabilities.

Ben says: “If you are thinking about adopting then the best advice is to come along to one of our information sessions and hear about what it involves. You will also have the chance to talk to people like Jo who can tell you exactly what to expect.”

For more information, including a list of upcoming information sessions, visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/adoption or call the Adoption Team on 0330 222 7777.

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BY RUTH LAWRENCE

HEALTH & FITNESS

Shimmy and shake your way into the new year across the dance floor!

Ruth Lawrence discovers some of the styles on offer, why not try out some yourself this January for fitness, fun and frolics?

g n i c Dan Now that the new year is here how about learning to lindy hop, fi nd your feet at ballroom dancing or step out into folk or country dance? I spoke to some of Sussex’s keenest dancers to discover how you can get involved in any number of contrasting styles suitable for any age and level of ability.

One of the easiest and less strenuous disciplines is folk

dancing. Keymer Folk Dance Club has been going since 1950 and meets two or three times a month in a social setting with teachers to show learners the basics. Organiser Sally Course explained that “it’s very accessible and we have wonderful styles in this country that are great for all ages”. She added that the person in charge or the ‘caller’ walks people through the steps and as

it’s a community dance, you don’t have to bring a partner, although many people do.

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all you require is a comfortable pair of shoes. Some of the dances are 400 years old, originating in England, Scotland, Ireland and the USA and sport evocative names such as the Hop Pickers Feast, The Duke of Kent’s Waltz and The Pawnbroker. Sally told me that her group are one of

about 20 in Sussex; some of the larger clubs hold public dances once a month where a live band accompanies the dancers.

Keymer Folk Dance is due to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2020, which speaks volumes about how popular and enjoyable this style of gentle dance has always been.

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Linda Williams talked to me about Scottish Country Dancing, which for the East Grinstead Country Dance members club takes place each Thursday in Ashurst Wood, there are clubs spread throughout Sussex though.

Linda did barn dancing at school and a friend introduced her to country dance; learning the sequences is excellent for brain coordination and aerobic exercise as the Scottish style is more complex than the English equivalent. It only takes a few weeks to master the basic dances and each class is different as any one of three regular teachers will be explaining the steps. The club is closely involved with the Oxted Reel Club and dancers can attend a Burns Night Dance with a live piper and musicians.

Scottish Country Dance has ancient origins and differs from Highland Dancing; it’s an idea to research the different styles before attending the first class (which is free) and deciding if you want to take up membership or just attend on a drop in basis. Linda recommends wearing comfy, soft, flat shoes rather than trainers and she stressed that beginners will

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feel welcome as there will always be more experienced dancers to explain and support the new members.

Although both sexes enjoy country and folk dance, women seem to outnumber men; however the ratio is reversed for Morris Dancing where men tend to predominate, although it is no longer the male preserve it is often assumed to be. Sean Goddard of Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men started learning 36 years ago, following his father who used to dance in the 1950s. Sean teaches and

Learning the sequences for Scottish country dancing is excellent for brain coordination and aerobic exercise researches folk and Morris Dance and told me that his group or ‘side’, as a collective of Morris dancers are known, are actively looking for new dancers and

musicians. Musicians with small portable instruments such as the accordion, melodeon, concertina, fiddle or flute are always sought after.

One interesting feature of Morris dancing is that after WW1 when so many men were lost, it was the women that kept the dance going in village clubs and halls; it wasn’t until the 1920s and 30s that men started reclaiming the dance although after the 60s women in universities and towns began to take up the dance again.

Morris dancing is perhaps the archetypal traditional English dance that people associate with summer and being outdoors. During the colder months, Sean’s side meets once a week to practise but summer sees the 20 strong group dancing in local pubs and fetes which is an important way to keep Morris visible and pass on its rich heritage to younger generations.

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trousers of the ‘Cotswold’ type of dance came along with the bells and handkerchiefs that represent this style. Sean told me that his side also practice the North West style dance which feature more flamboyant costumes with britches, long socks, green waistcoats, embroidery and wooden clogs.

Anyone of reasonable fitness can enjoy Morris dancing. It’s fairly easy to pick up the basic steps and it’s a good workout for mind and body. The group pay a small contribution for the hire of the hall.

Buying kit is the only other expense and beginners are always made very welcome.

If you are a couple and fancy learning to dance together, ballroom dancing has exploded in popularity after the phenomenon of Strictly Come Dancing. I spoke to Erica Cuthbertson who, with husband Peter, learned six years ago after seeing it performed on cruise ships when they retired. They quickly became hooked and Erica told me that the different styles are great for coordination and exercise with the added benefit of a great social life. Tango, quickstep, cha cha cha, rumba and samba all have different rhythms which, once mastered, enable you to adapt to virtually any type of music including jive, rock and roll and modern pop. Ballroom requires the man to lead and the woman to follow and predict what he is going to do next. With practise a couple start to move as one and it begins to look seamless once the man can give clear direction to his partner.

You have to be fairly fit to do the quicker dances although

stamina builds with practice; slower dancing can actually be more taxing and requires more strength to slow down the steps.

Erica and Peter taught themselves 12 sequence dances initially by watching online videos and enjoyed it so much they now do two classes in Burgess Hill and go on dance breaks with a class

If you are a couple and fancy learning to dance together, ballroom dancing has exploded in popularity

in the morning and a dance in the evening. Erica’s advice for anyone considering learning is to go on the internet and check out local teachers; there are several in Sussex and go along to see if their teaching style suits you. She recommends going 6 or 7 times rather than being overwhelmed by the first class and giving up prematurely; the moves soon sink in and it gets easier and more enjoyable. One of her favourite dances is a foxtrot danced to a big band although she loves the fun of rock and roll and cha cha cha. “We put records on and dance in the living room,” she told me. “Waltzes can be lovely to dance to with the right music.”

She recommends that ladies wear light and flexible dance shoes and any outfit that allows movement while looking smart. A mid-calf skirt is ideal although Latin style outfits tend to be tighter and shorter while ballroom dresses can be full and more elaborate.

For something extra energetic why not try lindy hop, the grandaddy of modern jive? I spoke to Derek Harnden who has worked with the late Frankie Manning, one of the original lindy hoppers from Manhattan.

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offer regular beginner’s courses and intermediate classes and in February or March they will be putting on a tea dance in Worthing with a live band.

Derek recommends that beginners try modern jive; he equates it to a six lane motorway where everyone is going the same way whereas lindy hop is more like an open field and multi dimensional. Worthing Savoy Swing has a new season starting in the spring and although fit people in their 70s and 80s can dance lindy hop, he’s trying to engage younger people from colleges in Worthing to learn this multifaceted, highly engaging dance style. With wedding demos, appearances at local festivals and charity events, 2017 looks like a busy year for the troupe.

Step Dancing has been in Janet Keet Black’s family for generations; one of her distant uncles was a well-known stepper in the Gypsy community and she began stepping as her father before her. Stepping is a heel and toe form of dance (not to be confused with tap dancing) which produces a percussive accompaniment to polkas, hornpipes and fabulous old folk tunes played on fiddle, or squeezebox. One account tells of a Newick man stepping in a pub,

while accompanying himself on the spoons.

Pubs were always the perfect place where folk songs and tunes would be heard, the ale would flow and impromptu stepping would come and go in the course of an evening. Pubs were also ideal places to step because of the sound of the hobnailed boots on the brick, wood or flagstone floors. In fact one of the things that affected the decline in the appearance of stepping in pubs was the arrival of carpeted floors. For this reason todays steppers bring their own wooden boards with them to a session. Most villages had a fiddler and each person could easily step in turn within the confined space of a crowded pub.

The fact little space is required to step dance made it ideal for sailors on board ship. The dance was perfect for the narrow confines of the ship and crew. We all know the famous Sailors Hornpipe, well now you can imagine how the sailors would have danced at sea.

Step dance is a freestyle dance, which is a big part of the appeal as steppers can improvise their own personal steps; some people step high, others low, some quick and some more slowly. Folklorist Mak Norman remembers seeing

three generations stepping together in Suffolk in the 1990s, which gave him the impetus to team up with Janet, with a shared vision to bring stepping back to Sussex.

It’s now garnering plenty of interest from people keen to keep traditional dance in an intimate community setting rather than on the stage. Janet and Mak aim to bring stepping into contemporary consciousness; Janet’s monthly sessions provide the perfect way to learn and practice in a noncompetitive, friendly setting and sometime in the new year she will be hosting a southern English step dance workshop (find out via email details below). There’s always boards provided at sessions, though Janet recalls seeing people stepping on tin trays and one lady even used to step on dinner plates!

Children love the spontaneity and instinctive quality of stepping, so much so it is now being taught in Hampshire schools and when youngsters try it, they love the opportunity to shine without having to learn routines or complex moves. It’s a dance that brings community and family together while being able to display individuality and that’s one of the reasons it’s so unique and enjoyable to do in a social setting.

With so many styles to choose from, why not make 2017 the year you fasten on your dance shoes and take to the floor for fun, fitness or friendship?

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There’s a reason why Pilates is the exercise of choice for dancers, athletes and celebrities, because not only does it produce a lean and toned silhouette, it is a wonderful way to improve core strength and posture, helping to both prevent and heal any injuries and imbalances. What’s more, it’s also a relaxing way of relieving the stresses and tensions of everyday life.

“We have a full programme of both mat and reformer fitness classes, which run across a range of levels to suit individual ability and experience,” explains owner and Chartered Physiotherapist, Christine Burdon. “All of our team are experienced Pilates teachers, including our physiotherapists. This means that alongside our fitness classes, we offer physiotherapeutic Pilates sessions, specifically for those recovering from, or prone to, injury.” re:ab’s Reformer Classes are a great workout and will enhance the benefits of Matwork. The ‘Return to Fitness’ Reformer classes are especially recommended for those recovering from lower limb injury or surgery. Mat classes take place in the main studio where there is a maximum of 10 people in each class. Small pieces of equipment are also used to add challenge and variety to the matwork.

There is another, private fully equipped studio, for one-on-one sessions. re:ab offers a Pay as you Go option for classes, or a flexible Three Month Class Card of six, ten or twenty classes for mat, Reformer or a combination of

both. The Class Card system is not only a more cost effective way to enjoy Pilates but it also offers the flexibility to book different classes that suit your schedule rather than a fi xed timetable or course. “Our clients also

We have a full programme of both mat and reformer fitness classes, which run across a range of levels to suit individual ability and experience

appreciate the opportunity to take classes taught by different teachers. We all have different teaching styles and people can get a lot from trying someone new,” says Christine. For those with no experience of Pilates, re:ab also run beginner’s classes to get you started. These can be in a group, as a one-to-one, or if you have a few friends who would like to learn the basics, a private group session can easily be arranged. The New Year also sees the introduction of term time courses for young adults, to help with posture, relaxation and improved performance in both sport and dance.

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Their new Detox Drinks for January 2017 are made to order and packed to the brim with fresh fruits and vegetables where the magic happens courtesy of owner and cordon bleu chef Rachael Burrows and her team of dedicated staff.

“The health benefits of this kind of plant-based food are just off the scale,” says Rachael in her soft Irish burr. “Everything

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hot water to drink between juices) and some sachets of Bluebird Tea herbal teas. The customer can ring up, order and then collect from the café or Mama Ghanoushe can deliver to local addresses in Hassocks. This is incredibly good value, especially considering the fruit and vegetable content of each drink, not to mention the convenience factor.

I am a seasoned ‘juicer’ myself and my efforts don’t taste nearly as good as these. Part of the 2-Day Detox is the Liver Cleanse juice – it’s a rich ruby concoction of raw beetroot juice, lemon and ginger and it tastes sublime. It’s warm and zingy on the tongue with different taste layers and a thousand miles away from my acerbic home-made juices. It’s just the ticket the morning after the night before (two glasses of Merlot and a carb heavy birthday dinner) and I feel as alert as I would having had an espresso but more refreshed. Mama Ghanoushe’s popular Green Goddess smoothie is also on the Detox menu and is delightfully creamy (the avocado), invigorating and green (the raw kale) and would be the perfect

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pick-me-up on a cold January day if you’re feeling sluggish after Christmas.

2017 brings some exciting events at Mama Ghanoushe with a ‘Kick off to Clean Eating’ dinner in January, a Singles Night in February and a Vegan Pizza Night in March. Rachael explains, “No one starts their detoxes on January 1st, so we are planning a special dinner on the last Friday of January to help people kick off their healthy eating with a range of raw, vegan delights to inspire them. Our café is a great space to bring people together, so we

white wines and beers should get the party started!”

In fact, Mama Ghanoushe is also available to hire as a private party venue in the evenings and costs about £25 per person including a three-course dinner with a glass of wine.

There’s also a new playroom for toddlers and young children at the back of the café, which means that mums and dads can come in for a coffee or lunch and enjoy their food whilst their children safely play. All food can also be taken away hot for lunch and you can now enjoy the taste of Mama

Ghanoushe at home with a new range of products available to buy including breads, humus and chili jams – perfect as gifts.

There’s also a new focus on men at Mama Ghanoushe, with a range of dishes on the menu specifically aimed at them.

Rachael explains, “There’s a perception that Mama Ghanoushe

The food here is plant-centric, vitamin-packed and highly flavoursome

is a mainly female café but we get lots of male regulars and wanted to offer some dishes that would satisfy hungrier appetites.” As a result there’s now some real protein packers on offer such as the House Burger (Portobello mushroom and roasted squash with cashew cream, pumpkin pesto and a choice of halloumi, feta or goats cheese in a gluten free bun), the Mr. Muscle smoothie made with peanut butter, banana and pea protein and an unctuous sticky toffee pudding.

“We had a big burly builder come in recently looking for a bacon sandwich. We urged him to stay and try our Halloumi cheese wrap instead. He absolutely loved it and said he could eat one for breakfast every day!” Rachael laughs. A halloumi wrap over a bacon sandwich? Now that’s praise indeed.

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gentle yoga moves, a great way to ease the body, and mind, into a healthy 2017 Approaches to fitness and health have become ever more bespoke and individually targeted, particularly so with the use of technology and exciting new apps. So with this in mind do people really want to be regaled with yet more ‘one size fits all’ tips on how to be healthier/slimmer/ more virtuous come the New Year?

January is a tough enough month as it is without these little reminders clogging up our consciousness and and making us feel guilty. After the indulgence and excesses of Christmas, January normally brings dwindling bank accounts and bitterly cold weather fronts, so now is not the time to go all ascetic on yourself. Your body will not thank you for stark starvation diets or for overdoing it on the treadmill, especially if you are unused to these things in the first place. So why not ease yourself into 2017 a little more gently with some simple yoga moves?

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world after a busy festive season - what better way to start a new year?

The yogic tradition is believed to have its origins in ancient India over 5000 years ago and has undergone many transformations and diversified into different styles along the way, but here are some simple, generic positions to start you off. Happy New Year!

The Mountain Pose A nice uplifting move to begin. Stand tall and straight with your feet together, relax your shoulders and distribute your weight evenly through your feet. Keep your arms at your sides. Take a deep breath and raise your hands over your head, keep your palms facing each other with your arms straight and reach up towards the sky with your fingertips.

comfortably on the floor with your knees bent directly over your heels.

Place your arms at the side, palms down. Press your feet into the floor as you gently lift your hips up. Clasp your

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Bring your chest towards your chin and hold for one minute if you can.

Child’s Pose You can do this on the floor on a mat or even on your bed. Kneel and then sit comfortably on your heels. Bring your torso forward so your head rests on the bed or floor in front of you, and then lower your chest to your knees as best you can and extend your arms out straight in front of you. Hold this pose and breathe. This is a lovely resting pose and can also help to elongate your lower back area.

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One item surely needed in wintertime is a hat and this season has seen some great millinery trends emerge, with an option to suit every style and occasion. Keeping warm is essential in the cold weather, so why not add this extra layer of comfort that will not only keep your head toasty but will perfectly round off your outfit.

Alongside the classic bobble hat there are some fun, new and trend-conscious items that make an outerwear statement and help lift the mood of the remaining grey, winter months.

For a chic look, add a beret to your wardrobe – traditional wool styles finished off with studs, eyelets and enamel pin badges pull this accessory onto the season’s fashion radar. Choose a classic colour, for example black, grey or red to match your favourite wool coat and pair with long boots and a side

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Curved baseball hats and trucker hats have also made an unlikely comeback – these are great protection on a rainy day and make for a casual, cool look.

Now is the time to dig out those hand-knit beanie hats you’ve been treasuring all these years or those fedoras you have stashed away in a hatbox – and don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of hats to choose from, these styles are easily found on any High Street.

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FOOD & DRINK

BY DIANE CLARK

Watercress Soup with Crab Crackers According to traditional Chinese medicine, watercress is excellent for the liver, which makes this a de-stressing, detoxing soup ideal for this time of the year if you have per chance had some extra tots over the festive season! My top tip is to separate the watercress leaves from the stalks, so you can lightly cook the stalks and then add the leaves raw, just before blending. It’s defi nitely worth it for the intense watercress flavour and incredibly rich green colour.

SERVES

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finished cooking, so they just wilt.

Ingredients

1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped 1 medium to large potato, diced 850ml (29 fl oz) good quality chicken stock 400g (14oz) watercress, rinsed A little unsweetened almond milk or water, if needed Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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To Serve

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2. Meanwhile, pick the watercress leaves from the stalks and set aside. Add the stalks to the pan 5 minutes before the potatoes have

3. Take the soup off the heat and add the watercress leaves, then process to a smooth consistency in a blender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a little almond milk or water, if needed, to loosen it to your desired consistency.

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FOOD & DRINK

BY DIANE CLARK

Salmon with Chilli Ginger Sauce This salmon recipe is a great choice for a healthy high-quality protein meal. You will need time for the fish to marinate for 30 minutes, but once that is done, this is quick and easy to prepare – perfect for a dinner party!

SERVES

4

Ingredients

2 balls stem ginger in syrup (and 2 tbsp syrup) 3 garlic cloves 3 tbsp dark soy sauce Finely grated zest of a well scrubbed orange Freshly squeezed juice of 1 orange (about 125ml) ½ long red chilli, thinly sliced 4 x 125-150g salmon fillets, skin on Freshly ground black pepper

Method

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Pile up the slices from each ball and cut through them to make thin matchstick strips.

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Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly, then add them to the bowl with the ginger. Stir in the soy sauce, orange zest, orange juice and red chilli.

2. Put the salmon in the bowl with the marinade. Season with lots of ground pepper and turn

a couple of times, ending with the fish skin side up. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

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Season with more ground black pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon and how you like your fish cooked.

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BY LISA DE SILVA

2017 is the year of the Fire Rooster in the Chinese calendar – linked with warmth in love and family, courage, honesty and kind-heartedness. Join the celebrations on Saturday 28th January Chinese New Year, often referred to as the Spring Festival, is the longest and most important holiday in China and like Christmas in other countries, it provides the Chinese with a much needed winter holiday. It is marked by millions of Chinese all over the world as a time for new beginnings, culminating with the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of celebrations.

In order to have a fresh start for the New Year, many Chinese use this time to clean their homes, repay any debts, buy new clothes and decorate their homes in red and gold banners, which represents happiness and prosperity. Gifts are exchanged, often in the form of small red envelopes containing ‘lucky money’.

Dragon symbols also form an important part of the festival, as they are believed to bestow both strength and good luck and no street parade would be complete without a giant dragon, which can often be up to 100 feet long.

and punctuality, as it is the bird that awakens people each morning. Other traits represented

by Roosters are commitment, hard work and family values and 2017 will be a year where success will come from hard work and patience, as opposed to gambling on one’s luck. So, this is not a year for risky ventures.

The elements (fi re, water, air, earth and gold) are also important for the year’s prospects and it is the Fire Rooster that will preside over the coming year.

Another important element are fi reworks and fi re crackers, as the noise is used to scare away any evil spirits or misfortune.

The date of Chinese New Year changes with the lunar calendar and this year the celebrations will start on January 28th 2017. Each Chinese year is characterised by one of twelve animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac and 2017 will be ruled by the tenth animal in the cycle, making it the Year of the Rooster. All those born in 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 and 2005 are Roosters and 2017 will be a year where your patience, intelligence and methodology will help you to thrive.

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Fire is linked to warmth in love and family relationships, making 2017 a great time for starting a new relationship. Babies born this year will be hard working, proud, courageous, honest and kind-hearted. However, too much fi re can cause intense emotions and Chinese soothsayers urge care when wearing or decorating with the colour red, lest it fan the flames of aggression and fury.

So, be prepared to work hard and embrace the opportunities the year of the Fire Rooster will bring, as this will be a year where people get what they deserve.

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Lifelong friendships are made on the journey, and the group of dedicated cyclists are joined each year by a team of volunteer supporters who give up their time to cheer every cyclist on and provide much needed sustenance and jelly beans!

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This circular walk starts and finishes right on top of the Devil’s Dyke giving you the grandest views of Sussex. At six miles long, you should allow three hours to complete the circuit

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The walk sets off along the South Downs Way, then descends to the Low Weald, for a mainly field path walk to Poynings, then a fairly steep climb back to Devil’s Dyke, described in one guidebook as the ‘World’s Grandest View’!

From the car park, at the point where the road swings sharp left towards Brighton, go over a stile, and follow the signed footpath, to the junction of paths on Fulking Escarpment.

At this point, you join the South Downs Way, which you follow westwards passing a three-way junction of paths at Edburton Hill. Leave the South Downs Way on the following pathway and turn sharp right through a gate marked ‘Access Land’. You will see pylons and Truleigh Hill beyond this pathway. Descend steeply on a bridleway following sign posts to the bottom, where you bear left at the bottom of the hill and follow the winding path until you reach the end of the decline; at the bottom is a gate marked No Motor Cycles and a NT sign Fulking Escarpment.

Go through the gate and follow the track to meet a road at the small hamlet of Edburton. Cross to the opposite bridleway, past Aburton Farm House, and pick

Devil’s Dyke, described in one guidebook as the ‘World’s Grandest View’! up a wide track and follow this northward to a junction of paths with a 4 way finger post. Follow the public footpath to the right along the side of a hedge. This track forms part of an ancient droveway linking Edburton and Woodmancote.

Continue along the path ahead to a footbridge over a damp water course, onto a footbridge and

metal gate at the corner of a wood.

Take the left indicated path, and follow this to a footbridge and metal gate to a concrete track. Go over the stile and cross a paddock aiming for another stile, just to the left of a house. Cross the concrete access road, and follow the well-defined path ahead, which descends slightly to a bridge over a steeply sided ravine.

Maintain direction ahead, with a stream on your right and where a footpath joins from the right, veer slightly left to reach Clappers Lane in the vicinity of Brookside. Turn right along the lane towards Fulking, and just past a white weather boarded house up on the bank to your right, look for a stile on your left beside a metal gate indicated by a concrete footpath sign. Head for a visible stile at the end of a small copse, go over this and carry on ahead on a wide path across a large open field. At the next stile, follow a small depression slightly downhill, to cross a footbridge and join a rather muddy track leading to a sewage works. Look for a signed path opposite directly on the right hand side, and follow this past a ruined barn, then up a field aiming for a distant gap between two houses on the fringe of Poynings village.

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On reaching the road, turn left for approximately 100 yards, then right along a bridleway opposite Dyke Farm House.

Follow this enclosed path to the foot of the Downs and at a National Trust sign you should turn left and begin your ascent!

The sunken track climbs steadily, emerging onto open downland, with the Devil’s Dyke immediately below to the left. Carry on along the rim of the Dyke, ignoring all paths to the left and right to eventually join the road, where you should turn right for the car park and the world’s grandest view!

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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Home & Garden

by Lisa de Silva

HOME Improvements Everybody likes to get their mind and body in shape in the new year, but what about your home and garden? In the 1st part of our 2 part series we look at big structural improvements such as conversions and extensions Many home improvements over the past 50 years, such as hot running water, central heating and insulated windows have helped to enhance the quality of our lives and new year has traditionally been the time to plan any future improvements to our living space. With this in mind, we’ve produced a two-part guide to home improvements covering large structural changes, through to more modest DIY projects to help inspire you.

In this first part, we look at some of the larger home improvement projects that can add value, improve energy efficiency and help you to enjoy your home without the need to move. For most of these jobs, professional advice and services will be needed, so be sure to consult the experts.

LOFT CONVERSION

Repurposing your loft space into an extra bedroom and/or a bathroom is an excellent way to increase your living space and add value to your home. Planning permission is generally not required, although approval from building regulations is needed to ensure the loft is structurally strong enough, there is sufficient sound insulation, as well as a safe escape in the event of fire.

Repurposing your loft space into an extra bedroom and/or a bathroom is an excellent way to increase your living space

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need for planning permission (but do check for properties in conservation areas, World Heritage Site, area of outstanding natural beauty or National Parks). However, there are strict rules on height, the building materials must be sympathetic to the existing building and the whole structure has to be thermally efficient.

In contrast, a conservatory does not have to comply with thermal performance guidelines if there are thermally efficient doors between it and the main house and building materials do not need to match the existing building. What’s more, a conservatory can be a much more cost effective way to add space to your home than an extension and with a number of contemporary glass structures now available they can offer a practical and stylish solution where space is a premium. continued on page 54

The cheapest way to convert a loft space is to simply use the current roof space without building out from the roof, but do check the distance between the floor and ceiling, which has to be at least 2.2 metres at the tallest part. If not, you can be looking at lowering the floor, or enlarging the roof space which will greatly add to the cost.

ADDING AN EXTENSION OR CONSERVATORY

As long as an extension does not extend more than 3 metres beyond the rear of your house, or 4 metres of a detached house or bungalow, it can fall within permitted development allowances and there will be no

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ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOW REPLACEMENT

Energy efficient windows will not only save you money in the long term, but the type and styles available today can match most ages of home. Do ensure any new glazing complies with building regulation on thermal performance and safety, including air supply, means of escape and ventilation. It’s also sensible to use a registered window fitter able to self-certify their work, which minimises any involvement of local authority building control.

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ADDING AN EXTRA BATHROOM

If your home only has one bathroom, adding another is a great way to add value. When sourcing a space look for an under-utilised area of your home, whether that is within an existing bedroom or within a large closet.

While a small shower room will not need too much floor space, bear in mid that a full sized bath will require considerably more.

CONVERTING A GARAGE

As adding more square footage to your home can be prohibitively expensive, using the space you already have can be a way to get more room without breaking the bank. Reinventing the garage can sometimes be the perfect solution. Often this space can be converted into a teenage den or home office without too much cost and disruption. Spend a little more and you could even create a self-contained living space.

TURNING A FRONT GARDEN INTO A DRIVEWAY

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home Ruth Lawrence comes across a wind blown nest left under a willow tree, but which one of our feathered friends built this tiny home? If you can help please get in touch After the recent storms, many nests left empty after summer blew down from leaf stripped trees; I found one beneath a willow, undamaged by its fall and tumble across the grass.

Birds typically spend a few days nest building and instinctively form a structure that is unique to their species. They investigate a nest site warily, checking if they are being observed before disappearing into a shrub, tree or hedge. Although to humans, a beak may not seem an easy tool with which to build a nest, it is in fact perfectly designed for weaving, collecting and sorting through materials.

Spider webs are often used in nest building; their sticky composition is ideal for making pads on branches to anchor the nest and chaffinches can often be seen collecting webs to use as mortar.

Long tailed tits spend weeks creating a domed nest stuck together with cobwebs to make it elastic before placing lichen on the exterior for camouflage. They fill their nests with up to 2,000 feathers for softness and warmth. Some species use holes in trees or roofs in which to construct a hasty nest; house sparrows and starlings simply have to line the site with grass, which gives them more precious time to settle into egg laying and rearing their brood.

Although its still winter, you can start collecting materials to give the birds a helping hand when they begin nest building in late March and early April.

Keep hair gathered from your hairbrush ready to

leave out in a hanging basket in spring as many species prize it as a valuable material. Dog hair, moss and wool can be left out too, and if you find clumps of sheep’s wool caught on fences, you can add this to the mix for it is the ideal insulator and easy to weave into the nest structure.

Some species use mud to construct or line their nests so make sure there are wet, muddy patches in the garden where song thrushes, blackbirds and house martins can collect what they need.

Some birds clock up many miles searching for nest material. A long tailed tit will fly up to a total of 700 miles to find enough suitable items to build its complex nest! The nest I found contained horse hair, moss, lichen and fine grasses; delicate but strong enough to survive its fall, it seemed a perfect combination of sturdiness and beauty. Although it turned up under a willow tree, there was a river nearby and plenty of hedges from which it may have been dislodged. With the internal bowl measuring only 1 ž inches it’s a tiny nest and if any reader can identify it, please get in touch with your suggestions. www.rspb.org.uk.

A long tailed tit will fly up to a total of 700 miles to find enough suitable items to build its complex nest!

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GARDENING

BY FLO WHITAKER

January is usually the coldest and wettest month of the year, but it can also produce glorious dry days of blue skies and bright sunshine. Wrap up warm and make the best of these moments.

Gardens never sleep. Even in the depths of winter there is always something to be getting on with.

Shrubs that were planted last autumn should be regularly checked over. Wet soil expands as it freezes and this action can push a new plant completely out of the soil, leaving the roots vulnerable to frost. If this happens, replant and firm the soil well. Adding a thick mulch of compost or straw will help insulate soil against further frosts. Likewise, windy conditions can push a plant over, so check that ties and stakes are secure.

On the veg patch, winter cabbages and Brussel sprouts may also require staking. Sprout plants can become very large and topheavy, making it easy for the stems to snap. Clumps of parsley can be covered with a cloche.

This provides frost protection, although parsley is so resilient it doesn’t much need it, but a cloche also helps to keep the leaves clean. Parsley is wonderful stuff; looks good, tastes good and does you good.

It’s crammed full of vitamins and minerals and ‘proper’ outdoor grown plants have a vivid colour, aroma and taste totally missing from the pallid supermarket offerings. To pick a bunch of home grown parsley in midwinter is a real treat.

On dry and bright days, open up the greenhouse vents for a few hours. Damp, stale air

There is no excuse not to get out in the garden this January as Flo Whitaker gives us plenty of jobs to do, even if it is cold!

The Winter

Garden is the perfect breeding ground for rots and moulds - allowing fresh air to circulate will help reduce the problem. At this time of year, most plants grown undercover will be dormant or just ‘ticking over’; only requiring a cool, frost-free environment. Strong wintery sunshine quickly raises a greenhouse’s temperature, which may confuse plants by triggering them into new growth too soon.

Garden birds will appreciate your help now. Make sure they have access to clean water. They need it

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That is the question. Linda Nightingale gives us the answers with her comparison of renting or buying and the pros and cons of each RENTING

Renting appeals to many, particularly the younger generation, as a quick and easy way to secure a certain amount of independence without major outlay. But there are costs which will be incurred: letting agents or landlords will want to run a credit check and a deposit will be required. The first months rental will need to be paid upfront and there could be administration fees added.

As a tenant you need to be aware that you will most probably be responsible for paying household bills and of course you should have contents insurance.

Some landlords may agree to cover some bills but you need to know before you commit.

Be cautious; check local rental prices for similar properties so that you know you are paying the ‘right’ price.

Many find that a rental home is perfect for their circumstances but bear in mind that there is no growth benefit in terms of a possible capital bonus if you do not own the property. The money spent is just that – spent.

However, many homes are beautifully presented and tenants have the ability to move premises far easier and quicker than those tied into home ownership and mortgage commitments.

BUYING

Buying hasn’t been this cheap for many years. Currently buyers can secure a

fi xed rate mortgage for less than 2% which is decidedly lower than the whopping 14% plus which buyers were paying in the 1970s.

With the recent reduction in the interest rate it is difficult to know how figures will change in the future but it is worth remembering that fi xed rate mortgages are only fi xed for a stated period of time so always allow for an increase to ensure that you do not have sleepless nights.

2016 was a difficult year to predict property values as Brexit loomed large for several weeks in the early summer and as the UK has not even begun the official 2 year break period from the EU, prophesying whether house prices will rise or slump is difficult. However, here in the south east there has always been demand for homes and in general bricks and mortar have traditionally proved a good long term investment.

The Government has created the Help to Buy:ISA Scheme which pays first time buyers a government bonus. For example if you save £200 per month the Government will add £50 up to a maximum of £3,000 thus boosting your ISA savings account from £12,000 to £15,000. Do check when your money is available to use though.

When you choose your dream property it is prudent to have a structural survey so that you know if there are any inherent problems which could prove costly.

RENTING

1. Quick and easy to settle in and/or to move on 2. Little responsibility. White goods, heating etc. are usually the responsibility of the landlord 3. Large deposit not required 4. Subject to rent increases 5. Non ownership of the property means that over the years there is no capital benefit

BUYING

1. Need a substantial deposit to secure mortgage 2. Subject to vagaries of mortgage rates 3. Responsibility of ownership including maintenance/ running costs 4. Should realise good capital growth long term 5. Could be part of pension portfolio in the long term Information from: (www.bankofengland.co.uk/statistics/ Documents/articles/2015/jul.pdf) (1970s figures) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/personalbanking/mortgages/best-fixed-ratemortgages-two-three-five-and-10-years/ Current fixed rate mortgage rates (www.helptobuy.ov.uk) Help to buy Isas

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COMMUNIT Y

BY RUTH LAWRENCE

Wonderful WORTHING If you haven’t already discovered the delights of Worthing, now is the time!

Visit for shopping, entertainment, food and drink and the beautiful scenery of the sea and the Downs Worthing enjoys an enviable position tucked between the coast and the South Downs and blessed with enough sunshine to enjoy both.

I paid a visit to fi nd out what attracts so many to this much loved seaside town.

Worthing’s splendid art deco pier was runner up in 2016’s Pier of the Year Award; walk to the end to enjoy the fully restored Southern Pavilion while admiring the view stretching from Selsey Bill in the west to the Seven Sisters in the east. If you’re feeling fit, you can cycle the Sustrans Cycle Route along the coast all the way to pretty Shoreham where you can pedal north to the Downs or east to Brighton. Along the way you’ll notice coastal views, pebble and sand beaches and birds such as oyster catchers, terns and egrets. Twelve self guided heritage trails are available for walkers at information points which feature such delights as the old village and Regency town, the Broadwater Trail and Cissbury Ring.

If shopping appeals more than physical exploration, the wide pedestrianised streets that encompass 400 retail stores could be a treat waiting for you. The Montague Street Market every Wednesday and the boutiques and specialist shops on Warwick Street offer the chance to browse

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and buy to your hearts content while lovers of the vintage look can comb numerous small antique shops and flea markets.

The Museum is a gem; if you are interested in costume, the building contains one of the country’s best collections and is presently hosting a costume trail where you can discover a 400year old jacket, Queen Victoria’s 52 inch waist bloomers and the shoes of Princess Amelia. The museum also houses a large toy collection, sculpture garden and a regularly changing exhibition calendar.

Worthing’s splendid art deco pier was runner up in 2016’s Pier of the Year Award

Worthing’s theatres host year round entertainment including dance, circus, panto, comedy and music. The town has its own full size symphony orchestra, the Worthing Philharmonic, large enough to tackle the scale of romantic works such as Mahler and Bruckner Symphonies.

Worthing’s seafront stretches for five miles of palm tree lined promenade giving it a continental feel when the sun beats down and pockets of elegant Regency architecture lend grandeur to the busy streets between.

Each month offers different festivals or events ranging from February’s half marathon to the Adur Festival and the hugely popular Worthing Art Trail where artists open their houses and offer their own work for sale.

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Coming together under one companionable roof, residents and staff at Caer Gwent care home in Worthing enjoy life to the full with entertainment and beauty treatments in luxurious, comfortable settings The moment I walked through the door of Caer Gwent residential care home in Worthing, I felt immediately welcome by the bubbly, irrepressible receptionist Wendi Cornish, who typifies the generosity of spirit that flows through the building.

Caer Gwent is owned by the long established and well loved charity Guild Care. Home manager Leona Cameron is the heart and soul of the place and everyone speaks of her warmth, dedication and personal interest in everyone who resides here.

As I was shown round the communal areas by Charlotte Lewis, I couldn’t help but notice the luxury and quality of the décor, furniture and fittings; Caer Gwent has recently been completely refurbished and now boasts the air of a comfortable, contemporary country manor. A grand piano sits in the lounge, doors open onto the haven of a walled garden and a refined dining room allows residents to eat communally should they choose.

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of two double bedroom apartments for couples – spacious and beautifully decorated, they would make fabulous homes for married residents to remain together in their new life. I met Philly Vincent who runs the ever popular Salon at Caer Gwent where residents can be pampered with hair treatments, massage, reflexology, facials and nail care under Philly’s expert attention.

After 25 years in the beauty industry, Philly recognises the effect of scent,

A grand piano sits in the lounge, doors open onto a walled garden and a refined dining room allows residents to eat communally touch and music on the senses and uses all to provide a treat that residents cherish each week.

Residents can be as social as they wish; with a packed daily calendar of crafts, Pilates, bowls, tai chi and live entertainment, there’s something for every taste and regular trips to the beach, garden

centres, pubs, theatres and music hall are offered to everyone. Stimulation is the key to remaining alert and engaged and staff make sure that everyone is treated as an individual with their own needs, beliefs, history and future.

Caer Gwent is like an extended family unit; birthdays and anniversaries are celebrated with presents and attention and as a result residents feel valued and loved.

Guild Care as a charity helps to engage older people, carers, those living with dementia and children with special needs and every October Caer Gwent residents embark on the 5km ‘Walk to Remember’, being propelled along by staff to help raise money for this much needed charity.

Early in the coming year there will be a grand opening event to celebrate the refurbishment and new facilities; this will be open to the public as will guided tours in January where family and potential residents can drop in to see what makes Caer Gwent such a special, warm and unique home from home.

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Bolney Village – The Street adjacent to Eight Bells Pub RH17 5QP, TQ 261 226 Bolney The Street, Top Street, Wykehurst Park, Sherlocks, Colwood Lane, Colwood Park, Old Mill House, Putvey’s Pit, Chapel Lane, Garstons Farm, Bolney Mill, Bolney Nursery and School, Eight Bells Pub Dogs on a lead welcome. 4.7mi/7.6km.

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Map 122. Families are more than welcome. 4mi/6.4km. Easy. Optional refreshments after the walk in the White Horse. Contact: Paula & Jackie 07810 785681 or 07919 198047 Tuesday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 January, 10:3013:00

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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.

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Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 OEG ‘Aspects of Denmark’. An open philately presentation by Birthe King FRPSL. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Thursday 05 – Saturday 07 January, 19:30 & 14:00 Saturday

“Dick Turpin” the Panto

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB This thoroughly entertaining production has all the traditional elements of panto as well as some very catchy, modern musical numbers.

Tickets £10 and £12. Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents, High Street, Henfield 01273 492141 Thursday 05, 12, 19 & 26 January, 20:00

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! thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk Friday 06, 13, 20 & 27 January, 19:30-22:00

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Meetings every Friday. This month we have our Surplus Equipment Sale, an ‘On Air’ Night, Meet the Committee, a Radio night + Table-top sale.

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Caer Gwent Grand Re-Opening

Caer Gwent, Downview Road, Worthing BN11 4TA Caer Gwent has had a prestigious re-design. Embracing a person-centred approach to care. We enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of all our customers. We have a friendly customer services team on hand to help you with any questions you may have.

Contact: 01903 327327 or enquiry@guildcare.org www.caergwent.co.uk Friday, 07, 14, 21 & 28 January, 19:00-20:00

Aikido (Self Defence)

Combat Room, K2 Leisure Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BQ Adults only Self Defence classes based on Yoshinkan Aikido. Suitable for all genders. First lesson free and £37.50 monthly. Contact: George 07882186130 or Stan 07581522801

Monday 09, 16, 23 & 30 January, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale. This is a well-established auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. 01273 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Sunday 09 January, 10:00-12:00

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society

The Steyning Centre, Opp. St Andrew’s Church, Church Street, Steyning BN44 3XZ Illustrated talk by Alan Read entitled “The Elgin Marbles: Sculptures in the Acropolis Museum in Athens”. Annual membership fee is £36.00. Visitors - a donation of £5.00 for this meeting.

Ann Blakelock 01903 297553 Monday 09 January, 14:30

Adur Valley Fine Arts Society (Henfield) - Velazquez and the Golden Age of Spanish Painting

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Velazquez was an artist at the court of King Philip IV and the most important painter of the Spanish Golden Age. Guests welcome - £5. Annual membership – only £2901273 494945 www.adurvalley.org

Come and join us for drinks, nibbles, chat and a light-hearted quiz. All welcome. £2 members, £3 non-members.

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Tuesday 10, 17 & 24 January, 18:30-20:30

TS Swiftsure NTC Open Evening

Copthorne Village Hall, Copthorne Bank, Copthorne RH10 3RE Uniformed organization for boys and girls 8-18. Experiences include sailing, canoeing, sports, climbing and band.

Contact: swiftsore@ntc.org.uk 01293 571533 Tuesday 10 to Friday 14 January, 19:30 & Saturday, 12:00 & 17:30

The Weald Theatre Group “Sleeping Beauty”

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN We are proud to present our 74th Charity Pantomime. Tickets from Clair Hall Box Office 01444 455440 Tuesday 10 January, 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 01444 239853

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Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY “Wiston Estate, 1000 years of history” - a talk by Dr Janet Pennington.

Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00 Beryl Varley 01273 832351

Club Suite, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Flowers for the home by Dorothy Barber. Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421

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Monday 09 January, 20:00

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Wednesday 11 January, 19:30-21:30

Rotary Community Film Night at Sullington Hall

A pub in Burgess Hill Unattached? Aged 50+? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Burgess Hill on the 2nd Monday evening of every month. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women. We also meet in Horsham, Lewes and Brighton. Walks, dinners, golf, theatre, holidays etc.

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Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP Tonight’s film - ‘Me Before You’ Starring: Emilia Clarke and Sam Caflin. There will be an interval with refreshments available. Tickets £5 from ‘The Card Shop’ in Storrington.

Unsold tickets will be available for purchase on the door on the night. Ken Collins 01903 740745 kandjcoll@ btinternet.com For help with transport contact Marion Emery 01903 813014

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Wednesday 11 January, 19:45-22:00

Greyhound - Quiz Night

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. thegreyhoundinnkeymeer@yahoo. co.uk Tuesday 10 January, 19:45

Quiz and Social

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY

Hassocks Horticultural Society John Nash and the Royal Pavilion and its History

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY Mark Perry Nash, a descendant of John Nash, will be giving a talk, particularly focusing on the relationship between the Prince Regent and John Nash, which led to the building of the Royal Pavilion and woodland walks. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50 (Refreshments included). Derek Swaine 01273 842516

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Ditchling Film Society – Bridge of Spies

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8QT During the cold war the Soviet Union captures a US pilot, Francis Gary Powers, after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Director: Steven Spielberg.

142 mins 12A Cert. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased by the glass. Guests and temporary members are welcome for the sum of £5 payable at the door Thursday 12 January, 20:00

The Plough Inn Pub Quiz

Station Road, Plumpton Green BN7 3DF Every second Thursday of each month join us for this special quiz and help raise money for Friends of Sussex Hospices. £1.50.

Nicole Palmer 01273 890311 theploughinnatplumptongreen@ hotmail.co.uk Friday 13 & Sunday 16 January, 16:15–17:15

A Free Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Lesson

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Lessons taught by Feldenkrais students involve exploring habits and patterns of movement in order to find greater ease and comfort. Contact: Feldenkrais International Training Centre 01273 844140 office@feldenkrais-itc.com, www.feldenkrais-itc.com

Sunday 15 January, 10:00

Weald Classic Car Club Breakfast Chalet Cafe, Henfield Road, Cowfold RH13 8DU All welcome.

Sunday 15 January, 10:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers Scaynes Hill Local Scaynes Hill Common Car Park RG17 7EQ, TQ 370 236 4.5mi/7.2km. Leisurely. Contact: William 01444 831098 or 07801 711401 on the day.

Sunday 15 January, 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS – A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) Comedy, Drama Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00. The moving and life-affirming true story of the unlikely friendship between a young homeless busker, James Bowen, and the stray ginger cat named Bob who changed his life. Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page Monday 16 January, 19:45-21:15

Western Wanders by Glenda Law

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT East Grinstead Natural History Society - £4.50 for guests including refreshments. Contact: 01342 315051 Tuesday 17 January, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY “Those that can do, but those that can’t teach” by John Davey. Visitors welcomed.

Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Tuesday 17 January, 20:00-22:00

Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Mike 01444 482741 Wednesday 18 & 25 January & 01 February, 09:30–12:30

Beginners Knitting

Made and Making, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Learn to cast on and off, knit and purl, join simple squares and how to read simple patterns. £90 for the three sessions. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Wednesday 18 January, 10:15 for 10:45-12 noon

Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society talk on “King George IV, the Greatest Royal Collector of Art” Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Talk by Oliver Everett on the magnificent collection of furniture, clocks, silver and gold objects and

paintings by King George IV. Nonmembers welcome: £7 on door. www.mid-sussexdfas.org.uk

Wednesday 18 January, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - Haywards Heath

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN The speaker will be a member of the House of Lords, Baroness Quin, who will be talking in French about the House of Lords and its present-day and future role.

All welcome. Barbara Stevens 01444 452385 Friday 20 January

Affordable Acupuncture

The International College of Oriental Medicine, van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue, East Grinstead RH19 1DZ £10 Appointments available with Final Year Students (about to complete their degree in acupuncture) and an experienced acupuncturist/ supervisor. For further info and booking 01342313106 Friday 20 January, 09:30-14:30

Get to know your Sewing Machine

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Pre-Diabetes Classes

Judges Close Surgery, High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3AA Free half-day courses. Contact: 01444 477191 wellbeing@midsussex.gov.uk

Friday 20 January, 10:00-12:00

Fund Raising Coffee Morning

Haywards Heath URC, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Coffee Morning in the Church Foyer in aid of Church Funds, with home-made cakes bargain books tea, coffee and biscuits. Free entrance Friday 20–Sunday 22 January, 10:30-16:30 Daily

Introductory Course in Preparation for Feldenkrais Professional Training Programme 2017-2021 Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH A special opportunity to experience the Feldenkrais Method in greater depth, in preparation for joining the 2017 professional teacher training.

Cost £222. Contact: Feldenkrais International Training Centre 01273 844140 office@feldenkrais-itc.com www.feldenkrais-itc.com Friday 20 January, 18:45-21:45

Music for Everyone

Saturday 21 January, 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 crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh produce and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club. Sarah Lessacher 07810 800248 or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.

Visitors £2.00 Beryl Varley 01273 832351

Friday 27 January, 10:00-12:30

Reverse Glass Painting Workshops

Fostering Information Evening County Hall North, Horsham, RH12 1XA See Local Living Wednesday 25 January, 19:45-22:00

East Grinstead RSPB Local Group Illustrated Lecture

Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT A talk by Chris Collins. Amazing Birds – including how tracking devices have revealed facts about migration, feathers, endemism and new species.

A talk by Chris Collins. £5 for guests.

Mark Roberts 01342 843190

Saturday 21 January, 18:30 for 19:00– Midnight

Thursday 26 January, 08:30-13:00

Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club, Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage RH11 9AT A traditional Burns Supper with a 3 course meal with a piper and speeches, some humorous, followed by some easy Scottish Country Dancing. Contact to book 01403 252694 or secretary@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.or.uk

Michael Hall Steiner School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA There is no better introduction than an Open Morning. An opportunity to see students at work and play, tour our facilities and listen to one or both of our talks. Contact: 01342 822275 contact@michaelhall.co.uk

Burns Supper

Cyprus all, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill Monday 23 January, RH15 8DX 19:45 Celebrated organist/keyboard player Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks Ray Campbell. Entry £5 on the door.

BN6 9UY Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 “Weather Loew, Fact and Fiction” – a bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net. Doors open talk by Ian Currie. Members £1.50, 18:00 youve been framed 93x63 .QXD_Layout 1 12/12/2016 13:16 Page 1

14 London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8QX (nr Sheddingdean Business Park) Learn basic painting techniques of this Croatian Naïve inspired tradition. Gift certificates available. Booking by 20th of January required. £35 including all materials. Melanie Hodge, 07718 620457, Melanie.hodge@me.com, @ MJHodgeArt on social media

Tuesday 24 January, 18:30-20:30

Friday 27 January, 19:30-22:30

Mama’s Supper Club – Detox Dinner

Mama Ghanoushe 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Join us for a four course meal that’s sure to reinvigorate and set you on the right path for 2017. Contact: Rachael/Emma 01273 842534 mamaghanoushe@gmail.com www.mamaghanoushe.co.uk

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Friday 27 January, 20:00-22:00

Hurstpierpoint & Geographical Society Talk

Thursday 26 January, 20:00

Quiz Night

The Fox Eating & Drinking, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead RH19 4PJ Trivia With Taste – Pre-Order a cheese fondue £30 feeds 6. Contact: 01342 810644

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Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Gilbert and Sullivan Story – with music from their works. A talk by Ian Gledhill. Free to members, £3 for nonmembers. (£13 annual subscription.

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Croft Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road RH15 0EG Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence.

Doors open 19:45. Large hall, sprung floor, soft lighting. Ample on-site parking. Complimentary refreshments.

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Concert – “Aspects of Love”

Durrington Community Centre, 2 Romany Road, Worthing BN13 3FJ TQ 112 047. AGM followed by refreshments and the speaker: Chris Horlock, Sussex Historian and contributor to Sussex Life

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Brighton Consort and Ensemble Reza – choral works from five centuries plus music for string quartet by Beethoven and Haydn. £14 (£12 concessions, £3 for under 18s). Mike Clemens 01273 833746 Mike@brightonconsort.org.uk www.brightonconsort.org.uk

Saturday 28 January, 19:30-23:00

Tuesday 31 January, 16:00-22:00

Pulborough Village Hall, Swan View, Lower Street, Pulborough RH20 2BF Come dressed for your decade if you like. Licensed Bar. £7 - In aid of charitable causes supported by the Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District. Contact: Mike Webster 01798 812764 leonierowan@btinternet.com

The Red Lion, 60 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL Lindfield Bonfire Society will be celebrating the origin of our Bonfire traditions at The Red Lion pub in the High Street, with a performance by Skull Drummery in the evening and book sale from 4pm. Come along to learn more about the Society and to hear the amazing Bonfire Drummers.

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Since the 1930s Lewes Chamber of Commerce has been supporting the local business network, and encourages you to join in

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Lewes Chamber of Commerce was set up in the 1930s and it’s about promoting Lewes as a place for people to come, stay, eat and shop.

With quirky independent retailers, shopping in Lewes is a delight. It’s also the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat or a drink in one of our historic pubs. The High Street runs from the very top of Lewes Town down to the Cliffe precinct area. There are some great shops scattered along the way and visitors often miss some of the unique shops situated at the very top. Cliffe High Street is packed with great vintage and antiques shops. There’s a regular farmers market in Cliffe Precinct on the 1st Saturday of the month and weekly food market every Friday in the Market Tower.

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LEWES You can share your knowledge and expertise, and in turn you get access to a new business network. The Chamber is the voice of the Lewes business community and we use this voice to help our members build successful businesses.

Ultimately, we want what’s in the best interest of the town and what helps to bring business and revenue here.

We say, ‘Don’t just join – join in’. As an organisation we are only as good as our members and their involvement. People used to think we’re just organisers of Lewes Late Night Shopping, but we’re more than that. We are a voice to liaise, consult and lobby Town, District and

County Councils on matters that affect business in Lewes.

We run regular networking events – breakfasts, lunches and ‘meet and mingles’. People can misunderstand what networking is. It’s about communication, sharing ideas, getting to know and trust people you might want to work with in future. Through our growing programme of activities and through our close links with relevant organisations, we provide a wide range of benefits and opportunities for members that are unavailable to other businesses.

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New Year, New Start Kristy Underwood, Associate at Buss Murton Law LLP explains what a New Year brings for some relationships.Â

Often, particularly where there are issues in relation to children and finances, people take some time to finally decide to separate.

Even once they have made the decision, they may have no idea what to do next. Many are scared about the future and some may feel guilty at being the person who has chosen to end the relationship. So what should they do? The first step is to get some information about what to expect in a divorce or separation.

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Often clients are anxious that matters will inevitably lead to court proceedings, but in reality, only rarely do cases ever reach a final court hearing as the vast majority settle by agreement at a much earlier stage.

We support our clients through the process, to ensure that matters are dealt with as efficiently, cost effectively and painlessly as possible.

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Established 1986

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01444 454164

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Everything you could possibly wish for to keep your pets happy & fed with a range of food, English-made beds & toys Huge range of wild bird feed & feeders coal, logs & calor gas LARGE FREE CAR PARK - LOCAL HOME DELIVERY OPEN 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Saturday Staplefield Road Cuckfield l West Sussex l RH17 5HY

01444 441511

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• MOT Welding • Valeting

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• ICI Mixing Scheme – Low Bake Oven

• Loan Cars Available

• Local Pick Up Service

Unit 27, Mid Sussex Business Park, Ditchling Common, Ditchling, West Sussex BN6 8SE Email: SDBS@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01444 254910 / 07788 580024

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CLASS 4, 5 & 7

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www.sjcooklandscaping.co.uk

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Unit 18, SM Tidy’s Industrial Estate, Ditchling Common, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8SG

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Garden Machinery

THE SOUTH’S LEADING

OVEN CLEANING SPECIALISTS

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45 High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5JU 01444 455611 • www.sussex-crafts.co.uk

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