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Contents SUSSEX STYLE MAGAZINE | ISSUE 59 | SUSSEXSTYLE.CO.UK

FEATURES 10 EARTH, WIND AND FIRE

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An excited Lucy Speed chats to Verdine White ahead of his Sussex visit

18 HOVE, ACTUALLY...

Looking for class and culture?

Hove is where it’s at

42 THE PAGHAM LAGOON

Beautiful photography connecting dancers and local landscape

54 CHIC EASTBOURNE

So much more than just a seaside town

98 BERNSTEIN IN CHICHESTER

The fascinating link between the famous composer and our local city

102 BRIGHTON ROCKS

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Arguably the coolest city in the UK, learn all about beautiful Brighton

114 CANUTE IN BOSHAM

Could Canute have famously tried to stop the tide in Sussex?

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Contents REGULARS

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24 COUNTY NEWS

In association with BBC Radio Sussex

34 SOCIAL CIRCUIT

The interesting social news from around Sussex

49 BACK IN THE DAY

The funding for Tangmere Tower is ploughing ahead

80 TOWN AND COUNTY

What to do around Sussex this season

122 ART FOR ART’S SAKE

A view from the outside

130 PRIVATE LIVES

Debbie Gardner - a life away from kitchen design

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FASHION & BEAUTY 62 FLORAL TRENDS

Everything’s coming up roses... and other flowers, of course!

65 GRAPHIC TREND

Draw a line under it

66 FASCINATORS

On yer ‘ead be it!

68 WOMEN’S BEAUTY

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72 MEN’S GROOMING

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LIFESTYLE 74 HEALTH AND FITNESS

It’s all about bone health if you want a longer life

90 HOMES AND GARDENS

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108 RECIPES

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EARTH,

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WIND

FIRE Words by Lucy Speed

In a glorious departure from the ‘norm’, I was asked if I’d like to interview Verdine White, legendary producer, collaborator, bassist and founder member of the superlative Earth, Wind and Fire. Now I’m no musician or music industry sage but it took me less than a second to say “ YES PLEASE!” It’s not the sort of opportunity you let pass you by

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hankfully I grabbed at the chance and had the great pleasure and privilege of chatting to the man himself from his hotel room in Las Vegas where Earth, Wind and Fire are currently in residency ahead of their world tour. One that incidentally takes in Sussex and Jazz Fm’s Love Supreme Festival enroute. They headline on the main stage on 1st of July at our very own Glynde Place. They are in exalted company, most of whom they have probably collaborated with or produced. Not least Level 42 who headline on the Saturday. White is the brother of Maurice who put the band together back in 1969. Aside from what has to be record-breaking longevity for a band, Earth, Wind and Fire have managed to stay at the top of their game for all this time. They have not only had countless hits and sold 90 million records worldwide, making them one of the best selling bands of all time, they have had 20 Grammy Award nominations, winning 6 to add to their 4 American music awards. Their awards list goes on and on, but what I gleaned from my short time basking in the light of Verdine’s laid-back and gracious company was that it’s clear Earth, Wind and Fire have a attitude that is even rarer in a cut throat industry than their talent. Collaborations with everyone from Barbara Streisand, Cher, Neil Diamond, Genesis and Level 42 all the way to Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson and Flo-rida prove that being talented, classy and good people, stands for something. Here’s how my little snippet of time in their orbit played out...

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We are all like brothers, a brotherhood. We don’t think about anything else because we love and respect each other. Everybody’s got an ego. But we like each other

L: (Slightly gushy and nervously!) Thankyou so much for talking to me. I know it’s only 9am there and you had a show last night. You must be exhausted? Surely you have people waiting on your every whim?

V: (Try to imagine a satisfyingly silky tone of a voice) How did you guess?! In all honesty - yes, we worked hard.

L: I’ll get cracking then. Obviously the length of your career is breathtaking in a sometimes merciless industry. When you look back to the very beginning all those decades ago, could you ever have imagined that this would be your legacy, to be at the top of your field for so long?

V: No absolutely not, and it has been incredible. I didn’t know it would be like this. We have to thank my Brother Maurice, because it was his vision that made all this possible (sadly Maurice White passed in 2016 after founding the band, as a lead vocalist and producer he remained actively involved all the way to 2016). We have been able to honour his vision and the work and bring it to an audience that really enjoy it.

L: I know that like countless other Earth, Wind and Fire fans, the music always brings a smile to my face, leading to a compulsion for a full-on leap onto the dance floor.

It feels more like a ‘movement’ rather than just a band, do you feel that warmth back from the audience?

V: Absolutely right. It’s funny as recently somebody mentioned we’re not so much a band as a force. I think that has a lot to do with the songs and what they say and mean to people, they open peoples hearts. Even outside of having hit records, we are a part of people’s life. We are this band that if people want to feel good or be uplifted they put our music on.

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celebrity interview L: What a wonderful legacy! I know from reading about you personally, that when you first picked up the guitar you were taught by various brilliant teachers and had a great musical grounding as did many members of the band. Is it this solid foundation that has helped toward building such a steadfast structure within Earth Wind and Fire?

V: Right. In Music and respecting music, it’s genres and legacy, we wanted to take a place of love and respect. I had a good background, my older brother Maurice, and my late father, who was a doctor, both gave me personally a good foundation of respect and love of the craft and also of life itself.

L: And it’s clear that that attitude runs through the music and the band, and as collaborators. You’ve obviously had a very fluid and agreeable attitude as to how you work with other artists, are there any collaborations you feared may not work out?!

V: No! Although you never really know what will happen in a collaboration. You just go, work together, do the best you can do and see what happens.

L: It’s seems to me that it’s your happy place, your musical creative sweet spot merging with other artists and musicians?

V: That’s true. It’s a sweet spot, absolutely.

L: With so many ex band members to keep track of, do you manage to all keep in the loop with each other?

V: Oh yes, they’re all our extended family outside of wives and kids and things like that. In fact we were talking about it the other night in the dressing room. We had big chocolate cake for our managers birthday, and he had tears in his eyes. We are all just like a big family, who appreciate each other.

L: So many bands fail to achieve any longevity at all, which clearly Earth, Wind and Fire have mastered. Do you have a philosophy you would pass on to any feuding bands?

V: Well I don’t think we’d give anyone advice but we are all like brothers, a brotherhood. We don’t think about anything else because we love and respect each other. Everybody’s got an ego. But we like each other, respect each other and the music. And we are so incredibly grateful too. We are definitely not traditional rock stars in that way.

L: You are such a massive influence on so many others. Do you have any musical influences left?

V: We were heavily inf luenced by Miles Davies and John Coltrane coming up, and we are now influenced by the culture and music that’s all around us.

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We are really looking forward to getting across the pond and to Love Supreme to see you all

L: You’re still a hard-working band, you do at least 100 days touring each year?

V: Yes the itinerary is pretty full. It just goes to show that the demand for the music is still there.

L: How do you cope with those demands?

V: We just get up and do it and keep on moving!

We have worked pretty hard the last few weeks and know we will get a few days to relax eventually!

You have to catch your breath a bit before the next thing or as we call it, the next push.

L: Are there any standout moments or turning points for you? I know that 40 years is a long time and there are probably many!

V: I think the turning point for us was when Clive Davis signed us to Columbia records (this happened in 1972, he also signed Aerosmith amongst many others. Tyler famously sings in their song ‘No surprize’: “Old Clive Davis said he’s surely going to make you a star”). That is what started off this massive career for us.

L: Are there any tracks you all love to play and know they will always hit the right pitch?

V: I love to play Fantasy, it’s a big song all over the world although it was never a single. You just know it’s going to work. We’re really looking forward to getting across the pond and to Love Supreme to see you all too. The festival people have been very keen after we played in 2014 and doing Glastonbury really opened us up to festivals. It’s a different sort of vibe from the arenas.

L: I know you have Love Supreme here in Sussex mixed within a huge world arena tour and that you head off to Europe after. Will you get much time to check out the pleasures and pastimes of Sussex?

V: I don’t know. I haven’t looked at the calendar.

I’d love to get out and about, but sometimes they got us running, you know. We’re not on vacation!

People think that when you travel you get a chance to get out and about and see things buy you don’t as much as you’d like, because you have so many other demands on your time.

L: Well I’m not going to take up any more of your time, as I know it’s extremely precious.

Thank you again for the great chat. And the very best of luck with the tour.

To which BIG V, as I like to call him now, signed off to me with utter class, kindness and respect which is so synonymous with Verdine and all, it seems, of Earth, Wind and Fire.

I could have quizzed him for hours and I’m sure he would of patiently let me! Lost ever since in a glorious fug of Earth, Wind and Fire hits, I am going to let them carry me all the way to Love Supreme, where I will battle for prime position to cheer on one of the world’s most successful bands, and ‘Boogie Wonderland’ my cares away as their newest super fan. See you there!

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Hove, actually OFTEN REGARDED AS BRIGHTON’S MORE GENTEEL NEIGHBOUR, THIS COLOURFUL AREA HAS A REAL BUZZ ABOUT IT THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST

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esplendent w ith acres of Regenc y townhouses, terracotta mansions and elegant mews, Hove undoubtedly does boast an air of restrained gentility. This is reflected in the usually humorous reply by residents who when asked if they live in Brighton, respond with the words ‘Hove, actually’, maintaining a distinction with their brasher neighbour.

This well-known phrase, which some attribute to the legendary actor Laurence Olivier who lived in Brighton, became such a byword that in the 1990s Hove Borough Council used the famous slogan ‘Hove, Actually’ to promote the town and to attract tourists to the area.

The elegant streets and seafront are, of course, major attractions for locals and visitors alike, but Hove also has a much wider appeal with a lively, quirky atmosphere that appeals to all ages and tastes.

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The high street is buzzing seven days a week, with a tremendous mix of major brands side by side side with quirky independents – an impressive array of o f interior design, fashion boutiques and specialist shops alongside organic grocers and delicatessens.

And when you want to recharge your batteries, you’re never far from a cosy cuppa, tasty snack or delicious meal from cafes and restaurants offering international cuisine. Add in a wealth of funky bars and traditional pubs and you’ll quickly realise why so many people love Hove.

It’s a unique atmosphere enhanced by the warm welcome and personal service Hove’s businesses take great pride in – a unique laidback vibe you’ll want to return to again and again.

Hove is also home to regular French markets offering mouth-watering deli, meats, cheeses and breads as well as regular farmers’ markets selling a superb variety of delicious and local home-grown produce.

Hove has a fascinating history, of course, and in the late 1700s and early 1800s it was still a small village with a population of just a few hundred people and no claim to gentility at that time. The dwellings were clustered on either side of Hove Street, surrounded by open farmland, an isolated location that was ideal for smuggling. Hove smugglers became notorious, with contraband often stored in the now partially-repaired St Andrew’s Church.

According to tradition, The Ship Inn was a favourite rendezvous for smugglers and in 1794 soldiers were billeted there. In 1818 there was a pitched battle on Hove beach between revenue men and smugglers, with the latter emerging as victors. As part of efforts to combat smuggling, a coastguard station was opened at the southern end of Hove Street in 1831, next to The Ship Inn. The Prince Regent’s love affair with fashionable Brighton in turn brought prosperity to Hove.

In the years following his coronation as George IV in 1821, the Brunswick estate of large, beautiful Regency houses, boasting a theatre, riding schools and their own police, was developed on the seafront near the boundary with Brighton.

Two further large estates were developed between Hove village and Brunswick - Cliftonville was designed, laid out and initially developed from the late 1840s and West Brighton estate in the 1870s.

West of Brunswick, the seafront of West Brighton Estate forms the end of a series of avenues, in numerical order beginning with First Avenue, mostly composed of fine Victorian villas. Grand Avenue, The Drive, and the numbered avenues were developed through the 1870s and 1880s.

George Street Hove

Statue of Queen Victoria, Grand Avenue

Seaside shelter on Hove beach front promenade

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It’s a unique atmosphere enhanced by the warm welcome and personal service Hove’s businesses take great pride in – a unique laidback vibe you’ll want to return to again and again

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Eye-catching painted timber beach huts

Left: Hove farmers’ market in George Street Right: Statue for peace on Hove seafront

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Hove’s wide boulevards contrast with the bustle of Brighton, although many of the grand Regency and Victorian mansions have been converted into very desirable and sort-after flats.

Marlborough Court was once the residence of the Duchess of Marlborough, Winston Churchill’s aunt.

The Irish nationalist leader and Home Rule MP at the house she rented in 1883 in Medina Villas.

In the subsequent divorce action, the cook alleged that Captain O’Shea returned home unexpectedly and Parnell beat a hasty retreat by climbing over the balcony and down a rope ladder.

A wealth of information about the town’s colourful past can be found at Hove Museum and Art Gallery which houses a permanent collection of toys, fascinating local history artefacts, contemporary crafts and fine art as well as hosting frequent temporary exhibitions.

The seafront, which features hundreds of eye-catching painted timber beach huts, is another of Hove’s big attractions.

Beginning at Hove Lawns and stretching right along to Hove Lagoon, near Portslade, there’s a particularly stunning walk from the West Pier onwards.

Hove Lawns is a delightful green space right next to the sea for everyone to enjoy, including several tennis courts and bowling greens. Sailing and windsurfing take place on Hove Lagoon and the Model Yacht Club formed in 1929 is still going strong and is very active, with many members sailing their attractive small vessels there.

Leisure plays a large part in the lives of Hove residents and for visitors. Several parks, including St Anne’s Well Gardens, are beautifully tended places to relax and enjoy some fresh air, while the King Alfred Centre on the seafront has a swimming pool and a couple of gyms.

And when it comes to sport, Hove has a real claim to fame as the home of Sussex County Cricket Club.

The County Cricket Ground, which has seen a surge in popularity thanks to the introduction of Twenty20 cricket, also hosts county, national and international matches, music concerts and fireworks displays.

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ON THE DRIVE IN HOVE THERE IS, PERHAPS, THE MOST UNUSUAL INTERIOR DECORATION SHOP IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE! ( perhaps even in the South of England )

As dusk falls, you are immediately struck by the glow of the many chandeliers shining through the windows of this former Victorian conservatory building. Apart from the extensive range of reproduction Italian Murano glass chandeliers, there is a vast array of differing styles of ceiling lights; some with matching wall-lights.

Then we come to the Baroque –style furniture!

Bombe – front chests of drawers, in various colours are available-some are even covered with animal print fabric! Display cabinets, desks etc. can all be sourced here, all reflected in the vast selection of some of the largest heavy gilt frame mirrors I have ever seen. Leopard print or shocking pink covered chaises longue, chairs and day beds add to the mystique of this shop.

The small garden area is crammed with a selection of tubular steel gazebos and arches, along with dining sets, fountains and cast-iron urns. Then, when you turn round, you are aware of a life-size fibre glass cow looking at you!

Apparently, anything from a six foot Elvis to a seventeen foot giraffe is available!

As the owner, Mick, says – a quirky eclectic range of furniture and artefacts for the house and garden!

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Firing imaginations

Project brings together words, art and music to illustrate the wonder of storytelling Story Factory, the innovative Chichesterbased project which holds fun and creative workshops for children, branched out to hold its first session in Arundel and it proved to be a rip-roaring success.

The aim of the Story Factory is to help youngsters aged between 6 and 13 to explore creative writing, art and music in one imaginationstretching day and Arundel’s town hall provided the perfect setting.

“Steeped in history and with fantastic views of the castle and surrounding landscape, the building was perfect for our theme of Royals and Wrong ‘uns and the children created some extraordinary work,” said event organiser Vicky Edwards.

“Our grateful thanks to local historian Mark Phillips, who gave the children a thrilling insight into Arundel’s past and even an exclusive tour of the interesting jail.

“It was a day filled with imagination-firing inspirations, which is what Story Factory is all about creating stories and telling them through words, art, music, performance and just about any other way you can think of.”

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Our monthly round-up of the latest news from across Sussex including fun ideas for everyone about what to do and see this summer Spring cleans

This year’s Wealden Spring Clean, the annual community litter pick, collected over two-and-a-half tonnes of litter by a record number of helpful volunteers Volunteers from nearly 30 groups from across the district collected over 500 bags of rubbish, the equivalent of 160 household wheelie bins full of litter.

“I’d like to thank all the volunteers who took part in this year’s Wealden

Spring Clean to help make our wonderful Wealden countryside look its best,” said Cllr Roy Galley, cabinet member for waste and recycling. “The amount collected so far this year has

been incredible, and at 2.5 tonnes is already around a tonne more than was collected during last year’s campaign. It is especially impressive considering the very un-spring-like weather that some of the volunteers had to contend with.

“The Wealden Spring Clean has really gathered moment um amongst Wealden communities and often the volunteers aren’t stopping there. Some groups are continuing to litter pick throughout the year and some are also turning their attention to other activities to help improve their surrounding local area.”

Wealden District Council continues to support any groups who would like to collect litter throughout the year by providing waste sacks and arranging remova l of col le c te d rubbish by their waste contractor Kier. Contact recycling@wealden.gov.uk in advance of planning a litter pick in your area to arrange these services.

Community heroes adopt areas Communities and businesses across the Chichester District are joining forces with the District Council in its fight against litter, f ly tipping and dog fouling by ‘adopting their own chosen area’ The council has launched the scheme as part of its Against Litter campaign in order to protect what is recognised as one of the most beautiful areas across the country.

The Midhurst South Pond Group and the Selsey East Beach Pond Group are two community groups already making a big difference in their local community by carrying out regular clean-up events. They will be unveiling new advertising panels on the council’s recycling trucks, and people involved in both groups will adopt an area.

“We have so many community heroes who are making a huge difference within their local neighbourhoods and we want to build on this,” said Cllr Roger Barrow, cabinet member for resident services at the council.

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“We’re asking people to ‘adopt an area’.

This could be a road, village, green space, shop frontage or area. As part of their pledge they would encourage others to take pride in their local area; report any problems to us, such as fly tipping, extensive littering or continuous issues of dog fouling; and help to keep the area clean by getting involved in, or organising, community clear-ups.

Below: Councillor Roger Barrow, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services (front) with community and business members in front of the refuse trucks featuring the community heroes Adopt An Area panels.

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Ecogym

A gym company in Sussex has become one of the first in the country to use fitness equipment to generate electricity Eco-Gym, with branches in Brighton and Lancing harnesses human energy as members exercise, pumping energy back into the national grid.

The company has been given a grant by the University of Brighton to take the concept nationwide.

centre and the clowns say they were told by Arun District Council that they could not perform in any public places at all Since coming back to Bognor in 2016 the clown fest ival has at t rac ted hundreds of families, with a parade through the town and events staged in Hotham Park. Last year professional clowns from all over the world congregated and filled the park with music and fun.

They promise to return next year and make the event even bigger.

No clowns for town

This year’s Bognor Regis Clow n Fest ival at the beg inning of May was cancelled as it clashed with Bognorphenia in the town

Above: Barbara Coote, Andrew Sutton, Sue McAra from Midhurst’s South Pond Group in front of their refuse truck panel with Councillor Roger Barrow, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services.

“We are not asking them to do our job for us. Instead, we are asking for their support and to be our eyes and ears in their local community. We look after one of the largest districts in the country – covering a total of 303 square miles. By working with us, we will be better able to respond to the many different issues facing our district.

“I have already adopted an area close to my home and the rest of my cabinet colleagues at the council have done

Stone tools unearthed Archaeological monitoring was part of groundbreaking for the new visitor centre at Hastings Country Park and it didn’t take long for some prehistoric remains to be found The stone tools will be among the first to be displayed in the new eco-friendly centre and the Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group is continuing to investigate the site before building work starts.

The monitoring was supervised by county archaeologist Greg Chuter who said: “Hastings Country Park contains a large number of archaeological remains, some of which

are from early prehistoric hunter/gatherer communities, which is why I was asked to be part of the project undertaken by Hastings Borough Council.

Excavation of the area for the new visitor centre has now been completed and the council is hoping to start building the centre in the summer.

A key feature of the centre is that much of the building will be constructed using straw bales. Councillor Colin Fitzgerald said: “It’s interesting to speculate as to how similar the use of mud and straw for building would have been for the prehistoric people who left the stone tools here.”

Above: Sisters Barbara Bond and Gerry Williams from Selsey’s East Beach Pond Group in front of their refuse truck panel.

the same. We’re also delighted that our MP, Gillian Keegan, is also backing the campaign and has already adopted the area outside her Chichester office. Waitrose, Everyone Active, Natures’ Way, Bunnings and the Chichester Business Improvement District have also pledged to be part of the scheme, which is really fantastic.”

The council has set up an ‘Against Litter’ section on chichester.gov.uk/againstlitter and an area where people can sign up to ‘adopt an area’ chichester.gov.uk/adoptanarea

Above: Against Litter business supporters Hannah Lambourne, Communications Executive from Natures Way Foods; Allan Swan, Deputy Branch Manager of Waitrose Chichester; and Stuart Mills from Everyone Active Westgate Leisure Centre with Councillor Roger Barrow, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services.

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Enjoy a summer of surprises at Petworth House and Park, and Woolbeding Gardens

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There’s something to surprise everyone this summer at Petworth. Inside, discover an extroardinary collection of paintings and sculpture, the finest in the care of the National Trust. Outdoors there are family activities to get involved in throughout the holidays as well as 700 acres of Deer Park to explore.

A masterpiece of design and architecture, Woolbeding Gardens comprises carefully cultivated garden rooms set aginst a rural landscape that conceals follies of sheer elegance awaiting discovery. Open on Thursdays and Fridays until 28 September, booking is essential to visit this oasis of tranquility.

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When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support helps us to look after special places for ever, for everyone. © National Trust 2017. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. ©National Trust Images/James Dobson.Chris Lacey

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Good news for pavilion Hailsham Pavilion Cinema – possibly one of the most elaborate small provincial cinemas ever built – has agreed a new 20-year lease with Wealden District Council, enabling it to continue to provide a wide range of entertainments for the town and the surrounding area “I am very pleased we have been able to renew the lease to the Hailsham Old Pavilion Society,” said Cllr Bob Standley, Wealden’s cabinet member w it h responsibility for asset management. “This Grade II listed building is a tremendous asset to the local community, providing block-buster movies and a wide range of entertainment including Movies Make Memories – Wealden’s special dementia-friendly film screenings.”

“We are looking forward to providing the next 20 years of entertainment for local people,” said Paul Nunney, Hailsham Pavilion manager. “Last year we were able to attract over 35,000 customers through our doors for the very first time and the business continues to grow. This would not be possible without our dedicated team of over 120 helpful and devoted volunteer staff who serve in many different capacities from a board of directors through to event stewards and box office staff.

“We have truly become a local cultural hub, with the Pavilion offering, thanks to local people, the very best in entertainment.”

The original Hailsham Picture Palace closed in 1965. Since 1987 it had been unused, and gradually fell into a state of disrepair. In order to save the historic building, it was bought by the council in 1992 which allowed for a major rescue

campaign to be launched through the efforts of the then Hailsham mayor, June Bourne, and HOPS – the Hailsham Old Pavilion Society - was born.

Through the fundraising work of its 800 members, HOPS raised £100,000. Together with contributions from Wealden and other local councils, organisations and the National Heritage Lottery Fund, a total of £500,000 was found to carry out the restoration. The country cinema, whose first screening was Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid in 1921, reopened again in 2000.

Since then the Pavilion has become a central element of community life in and around Hailsham. It has been able to show all the latest blockbuster movies, classics from the past and the best in foreign language cinema in an ever-changing rolling monthly programme. In recent years it has added live satellite event cinema screenings from the Royal Opera House, the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Glyndebourne.

It has also become renowned as an excellent live music venue and, working with SpyBoy Promotions, has been able to host the very best in world-class folk, acoustic, roots and blues music. It has become a wonderful home venue for local amateur dramatic and dance groups, with the annual pantomime by Hailsham Theatre and a Christmas Cabaret from The Dicker Players becoming popular fixtures in the town’s calendar of events. It has even been the subject of feature films itself, with scenes from the 2015 movie, Mr Holmes, shot in the Pavilion. More details hailshampavilion.co.uk/whatson

Fun and safety

The ever-popular Fun and Safety Days organised by Wealden District Council came to Uckfield and Crowborough fire stations during the Easter holidays The days are a mix of fun and learning, with interactive displays and attractions such as a children’s entertainer, badge-making, crafts and outdoor games. Children can sit behind the wheel of a fire engine and meet some of the local firefighters and police officers.

One You East Sussex was also be on hand to advise adults how to access their new service which offers people support about healthier lifestyles, including giving up smoking, weight management and doing a bit more exercise.

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All the right signals at museum The brand new restored Billingshurst signal box and ne wly-built eng ine shed now on display at Amberley Museum have been officially opened by Nicholas Owen, the well-known journalist, radio and TV presenter who has a passion for railways and has been a valued supporter of the museum for some time now Now standing proudly in its new home, the signal box is a very rare Saxby and Farmer type 1b box, dating to before 1876 and used to stand at the Billingshurst level crossing. Built for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, it is a welcome addition to the railway collection and complements the ticket office, originally from Hove, that was previously re-homed at the museum.

The signal box was listed, and when Network Rail decided to widen the level crossing at Billingshurst and modernise the signalling system, it was decided to save the box by offering it to the museum. Upon being moved, listed buildings lose their listing, but the museum still undertakes to treat the building with the level of care and attention as though it were listed.

The top part of the signal box, the operating room, was brought in one piece to Amberley on a flatbed lorry and moved by crane. The lever frame, signalling leavers, the

Community grants

Wealden District Council is supporting more than 50 local organisations through its communit y g rants scheme this year, including Rotherfield St Martin, the Uckfield Housebound Club, Wealden Talking News, the East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially-Sighted People and Crowborough Darby and Joan, as well as local sports clubs, scout troops, drama groups and outdoor enthusiasts

They are being helped through awards totalling £20,000 in Small Grants for short term projects and a generous £50,000 in Capital Grants to support buildings and facilities.

Among those benefitting from this year’s Small Grants are 2 nd Hailsham Scouts who have received money for camping equipment, a Wealden-wide community basketball initiative, a community play in Mayfield, and Wealden Talking News who are receiving money

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block instruments and the track diagram were also saved and form part of the new exhibit.

The museum is grateful for the generous support of Network Rail, BCM, the Railway and Heritage Trust, and, of course, a very dedicated band of volunteers who helped to complete the project.

The box is interesting historically and also provides a good view of the site from the top of the historic De Witt kilns, which are one of the museum’s scheduled historic monuments.

New volunteers are being sought to help to man the box.

The museum has a narrow gauge railway that visitors can travel around within the 36-acre site, as well as a shorter section of standard gauge tracks. These used to serve the historic De Witt kilns on the site and originally joined up with the main line railway at what is now the museum’s main entrance.

The part of the network around the kilns has been reconstructed and they have built a new engine shed that has been built to house the diesel locomotive, Burt, which is similar to the engine that worked at the chalk pits in the 1920s and two of the eight historic wagons representing the range of wagons that would have serviced the kilns.

More details amberleymuseum.co.uk

to help buy equipment for blind and partially-sighted service users.

Community centres, spaces and sports clubs have been the chief beneficiaries of the Wealden Capital Grants.

They include Groombridge Tennis Club, Horam Village Hall, Ninfield Bowls Club and Rotherfield Scout Hut. Projects include a portable stage which will be shared by groups in East Hoathly, toilet refurbishments, kitchen improvements, new windows and insulation.

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Above: Chris Welfare, Councillor Eileen Lintill and Alison Welterveden, with members of Fittleworth Parish Council and the shop team.

Community project for fittleworth

Chichester District Council has awarded a grant of £15,000 to fund a new community shop and café, and a further £8,000 to build a new play area in Fittleworth These new developments will provide the village with a welcoming community hub, meeting place, and a safe place to play for children. The shop will aim to provide a full range of groceries at affordable prices, local produce and crafts, postal services and a café, meaning residents will no longer have to travel to nearby Petworth and Pulborough to buy their essential grocery items.

It is hoped the new shop and café will reduce social isolation in the village and provide a platform for future community outreach services.

The new play area will hopefully not only attract residents in Fittleworth, but also draw in visitors from surrounding villages and hamlets that lack any play facilities of their own. This will help drive customers to the new shop and café, supporting sales and ensuring the village remains a thriving and cohesive community for years to come.

Company continues rugby sponsorship Covers Timber and Builders Merchants will be sponsoring another season for Chichester Rugby Club which has its home ground at Oaklands Park, runs four senior teams, and a full range of junior teams The sponsorship deal includes having the company’s logo appear on the club’s pavilion, website and match day programmes.

Ron Migliorini, from the rugby club, said: “Our relationship with Covers stretches back many years and we are delighted that they will be continuing to back us this season and

would like to thank them for their ongoing support. Their generous sponsorship is invaluable in ensuring we can continue to maintain the club’s facilities and training for all our teams.”

Henry Green, Covers’ managing director, added: “With our company’s head office based in Chichester, and our great love and affection for all things sport, it is an absolute pleasure to be supporting the club. We wish them the very best of luck for a successful season.”

Grotbusers clean up town

Grotbusting walks in prominent areas of Hastings and St Leonards were led by the borough council’s deputy leader Kim Forward and the enforcement manager Areas v isited include the seafront, central St Leonards, the town centre, the old town and the Bohemia area. Since the Grotbuster campaign was launched, 842 properties and places have been significantly improved.

During the walkabouts, 60 properties were spotted that are in need of attention as they are having a negative impact on the environment.

All the owners of these premises will receive letters

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asking them to make the necessary improvements.

Cllr Forward said: “It is so important that our town looks attractive; last year we worked to improve 50 properties and after our walkabouts we have added 60 more to our list. We aim to work with owners to transform rundown properties and most of them understand our approach and the need to be responsible and maintain their property.”

Above: Cllrs Bacon, Forward and Fitzgerald during their Grotbuster walks

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Duke & Duchess

Lewes Bonfire

Half a year before the bonfire night celebration in Lewes, and a row is already brewing over whether train stations on the Lewes line should be closed Last year, stations including London Road nine miles away were closed alongside Lewes, in a bid to stop overcrowding in the town.

Local politicians from Lewes and Brighton have spoken to BBC Sussex about their fears that decisions are already being made about the event without them being consulted.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been given the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Kensington Palace has announced. As is tradition, they received their titles on their wedding day, and the vacant title Duke of Sussex was always regarded as the most likely choice Prince Harry is only the second Duke of Sussex, after Prince Augustus Frederick,

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the son of George III. Born in 1773, Augustus married twice, but his father didn’t approve of either wife, so neither were ever the Duchess of Sussex; Meghan is therefore the first.

The couple were already formally invited to the Royal Pavillion before the wedding, but it’s yet to be seen what their future engagements in the county will be.

Highways England have announced “5A” as their chosen route for a brand new Arundel Bypass on the A27. The road will travel to the south of the town between the Crossbush junction and create a new junction between Binsted Lane and Yapton Lane Highways England will spend £250 million on the scheme with the aim of unclogging one of the worst bottlenecks along the A27 in Sussex. But campaigners say it will have a devastating impact on local woodland, as well as the small villages of Binsted and Tortington.

Meanwhile, Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes, wants to see improvements further down the A27 between Lewes and Eastbourne. Her case for a dual carriageway is being put to Government ministers.

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Legalise

A former Chief Constable of Sussex Police is calling for the decriminalisation of not just cannabis, but heroin and cocaine as well Paul Whitehouse, previously the most senior police officer in Sussex for seven years, believes that the problems with heroin addiction started when the drug became illegal in 1971.

“We know from history that the prohibition of alcohol doesn’t work. Why on earth do we think the prohibition of drugs would work?”

This comes after renewed calls from Brighton Pavillion MP Caroline Lucas for drug regulation through designated areas where people can have a place to shoot heroin safely.

This move has been condemned by some politicians and anti-drugs charities, who say it sends out a dangerous message.

Media Hub

Ambitions for Brighton and Hove to follow in the footsteps of Salford with a media city have been unveiled by the City Council.

Channel Four is looking to move its headquarters out of London, and also create some “creative hubs.”

Now Brighton and Hove City Council had joined forces with education providers to submit a bid for one of the creative hubs to be set up in Sussex.

Councillor Alan Robins, chair of Brighton’s Tourism, Development and Culture Committee, says that the range of creative industries in Brighton are a key selling point, and that “local TV is hopefully one of our strengths.”

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A telecom giant is taking a small Brighton software company to court to try to force them to change their logo Lawyers for Deutsche Telekom, which owns T-Mobile., claim they have sole rights to the colour magenta, which is a “core element of its identity.”

Said dataJAR’s James Ridsdale: “We are not even the same shade of pink.”

Datajar now has nine days to launch a costly legal challenge, or change its branding, which would be equally expensive.

Mr Ridsdale said: “We’ve got clothing, the website, business cards, stationery. It’s just unfair.”

Railings

The general public are being asked to give their views on controversial proposals to erect railings around the Royal Pavilion gardens in Brighton so that it can be closed at night.

Eastbourne Respite Over 10,000 people have signed a petition to save two respite centres in Eastbourne from closure. They are asking East Sussex County Council not to close Milton Grange and Firwood House as part of the Council’s attempts to save £17m this year Lib Dem MP Stephen Lloyd says that the Conservative led council should be trying to lobby Government to save the centres.

The fate of the centres will be decided on 26th June, and the council say they will take the petition into account.

Bank Holiday

Wheelchair users in Camber were dangerously forced onto the road during the early May Bank Holiday because cars were parked on the pavements. The busy Bank Holiday drew huge crowds to the seaside town, and inconsiderate motorists were described by residents as being “sprawled dangerously across pavements and driveways.” This is obviously unfair.

Sussex Police say they didn’t have time to monitor the parking, due to a huge increase in missing children. More than 20 children were reported missing on West Wittering

It comes after more than 20,000 cases of criminal or antisocial behaviour were recorded on the grounds after dark last year.

The Brighton and Hove City Council consultation runs until 29th June.

beach alone. All were found, but the coastguard is warning parents to please keep a closer eye on their children.

Plogging

Students from the University of Sussex are helping fight the war against rubbish by trying out the latest craze of “plogging” This is where groups go out jogging together while collecting litter at the same time. You “pick” and you “jog”, hence the term “plog”.

The trend started up in Scandinavia and gained traction on social media. The University hopes it will become a regular event in Brighton with more litter picks on the beach and in the city.

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LAUNCH OF EX HI BITION AN D DISCOV ERY TR AI L 2018

created a new A-Z of Midhurst llustrator Leanda Jaine Hughes has ect for the town. proj art lic pub as part of an innovative n Council the new A-Z screen Commissioned by Midhurst Tow rent buildings, land marks or prints are inspired by many diffe examples such as the letter O see will You , locations in the town e Hotel.

Eagl ad for Old Library and S for Spre in the tow n and how the “The brief was to refle ct ‘cha nge’ ys evolved to incorporate alwa had le peop and ts stree buildings, ich.

Norw from them,” said Leanda, -week exhibition at The Old The A-Z will launch with a two Mid hurst from Satu rday 5 May Library, Kno ck Hundred Row, y trail around the town of the over disc a be also will e 2018. Ther .

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SIGNING THE NEW BOOK

PETER JAMES BOOK LAUNCH “DEAD IF YOU DON’T”

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ead If You Don’t is the 14th in the number 1 bestselling series following DS Roy Grace. Peter’s next novel, Absolute Proof, will be released in October this year and is a breathless race against time to prove the greatest mystery of all – what would happen if someone claimed to have absolute proof of God’s existence?

The launch, hosted by Peter and his publisher Pan Macmillan, was held at Brighton’s Amex Stadium where the action begins for Roy Grace in Dead If You Don’t - Grace’s deadliest case yet. In the novel, Kipp Brown and his teenage son, Mungo, arrive at the Amex stadium for their team’s biggest ever football game when, during a bomb scare, Mungo disappears. A short while later Kipp receives a text with a ransom demand and a warning not to go to the police if he and his wife want to see their son alive again. But as a massive, covert manhunt for the boy and his kidnappers begins, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace starts to realize that not all is what it seems . . .

The launch was held in aid of Sussex Police Charitable Trust, of which Peter is co-patron alongside Chief Constable Giles York, with donations made by Peter and Macmillan. A percentage of book sales were also donated to the charity by local independent bookseller City Books.

Dead If You Don’t is out now in hardback (Pan Macmillan, £20.00) and the much-anticipated Absolute Proof will be released in October 2018.

Photographed by GRAHAM FRANKS

ROXY GOLDSTEIN WITH ANDY COONEY

PETER JAMES PUBLICIST SOPHIE RANSOM WITH GABRIELLA DRINKALD

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HEATHFIELD AGRICULTURAL SHOW

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atcheller Monkhouse were delighted to once more be supporting Heathfield Agricultural Show, the premier one-day rural event in the South East. This year the Show Hu w M er ri m an an d Ni ck Al le n attracted around 18,000 spectators.

Leo Hickish Head of Rural Professional at Batcheller Monkhouse said “Our day starts with a Farming Breakfast seminar, attended by some 70 local farmers and growers. This year we were delighted to hear from both Mr Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Producers Association and Mr Huw Merriman MP. In addition guests are treated to a hearty cooked breakfast using entirely Sussex produce, which this year included sausages from Netherfield Hill Farm, Battle, from their own home produced pigs, bacon reared and produced

by Busters at Salehurst, and eggs from Lucinda Morgan, Bodle Street Green, meaning all the main ingredients were produced within 10 miles of the showground.” Eating locally produced meat was particularly relevant this year as the guest speaker Nick Allen gave an insight into the Brexit negotiations currently taking place and the importance that the new legislation, protect, DEBBIE WADMAN grow and sustain our livestock industry in the coming years.

Huw Merriman MP responded on behalf of the Government, assuring the audience that the farming industry was high on the Brexit agenda and of his intention to address local issues affecting farming and rural businesses.

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avison High School for Girls were crowned South Downs Best Company and Bishop Luffa won Best Company for Arun & Chichester at the Young Enterprise Area Finals. The students’ company from Davison, Pinnacle, sold unique hand-made lapel pins. The team from Bishop Luffa School, Willow and Fern, were selling hand made plant pots made out of cement and decorated with geometric designs.

The teams beat off stiff competition from 6 other teams to be the overall winners.

Over 14,500 young people aged 15-19 from across the country have set up and run a real business over the academic year as part of Company Programme. Students have made all the decisions about their business, from deciding on the company name and product, to creating a business plan, managing their finances and selling their products.

Young Enterprise research shows Company Programme participants develop key employability skills and a longitudinal study of Company Programme alumni has shown that in the two years following their company’s closure, 95% are in education, employment or training [EET] – 7% higher than the national rate of 88%.

Madeleine Mills, Young Enterprise Manager said: “We had some great companies started up by students in the West Sussex area this year and the judges were incredibly impressed with the products and services they had developed and the presentations they gave at the Awards.

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The dance work in New York was a respite from my ‘day jobʼ as a fashion and advertising photographer. I loved the freedom of working with dancers with their grace, passionate athleticism and spontaneity, so different to the controlled environment of commercial work. What I loved most was shooting them on beaches and in the countryside where I lived on North-shore Long Island, an hour outside New York City.

I had spent much of my childhood in West Sussex around Chichester Harbour, and the bird sanctuary between Pagham and Selsey had always been a favourite area, and still is. It is a wilderness of incredible natural beauty and is similar to the area where I lived on Long Island (but better!). So when I started photographing London dancers, when possible I brought them to the Lagoon and I called it my ‘Studio’.

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Much of the work I did there at that time was with Jason Piper and Kate Coyne, two fantastic and inspiring Contemporary Dancers and choreographers.

There is a huge joy in unleashing a dancer into nature, away from the confines of the stage and studio and giving them huge areas to work and improvise in, and the landscape backgrounds are beautiful in every direction for the photography. Every visit was a joy in any weather, and the sea and beach areas always looked different, as the landscape literally changed with the seasons and tides.

The work I did there contributed substantially to my dance exhibition project ‘Move’, which showed at the Lucy Bell Gallery in St Leonards.

About ten years ago I changed back from photography to working mostly in documentary film and it was not until my soon to be released film, ‘Spanish Dancer, London Life’, a profile of choreographer Maria Vega, that I was again working on a dance project.

Finally I had an opportunity to shoot dance again at The Lagoon, and while I only used a brief scene from The Lagoon in the film, I like to think that Flamenco on a Sussex beach might be a first!

I hope that before I ‘hang up the camera’ I will have a few more wonderful Dance shoots at The Pagham Lagoon, but meanwhile I walk there every few months and there is always the beautiful, ever changing landscape to photograph.

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very summer Cowdray Park Polo Club at Midhurst hosts the four thrilling weeks of the world famous Gold Cup. The fabulous golden trophy, launched in 1956 by the late John Cowdray, 3rd Viscount, is played to decide the British Open Polo Championship, one of the top three ‘Opens’ in the world.

Midhurst and the surrounding locality come alive. There is a tangible festive spirit, with hotels, bars and restaurants buzzing. Spanish is likely to be heard as often as English as the majority of the world’s finest players hail from Argentina, the sport’s mecca, and travel the international polo circuit with wives, children and nannies too.

The Patrons who have entered teams in the 2018 King Power Gold Cup themselves hail from all parts of the world reinforcing the

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The Final on 22nd July is a gala day with attendance regularly hitting the 14,000 mark and a programme of entertainment, including this year the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, a shopping village with all kinds of country goodies, children’s mini-funfair, bars and food outlets all adding to the fun.

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in the past

BACK IN THE DAY

Here we share some fascinating fodder from Sussex’s past

FUNDRAISING TAKES OFF

The bid to restore Tangmere Tower which we featured in issue 57 is forging ahead

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n line with the 100th year anniversary of the Royal Air Force, a fundraising project to help restore Tangmere Tower is now under way.

RAF Tangmere was used by the RAF throughout World War II and played a vital role in the Battle of Britain, SOE operations and D-Day. The control tower is one of the last remaining structures of the airfield left in the village, since the closure of the base in 1970.

It was awarded Grade II status in 2011 and placed on the heritage-at-risk register in 2015 by Chichester District Council.

Now, a dedicated project team have registered a community interest company in order to launch the first phase of crowd-funding, in an attempt to restore the tower.

Said Cllr Matt Gover-Wren of Tangmere Parish Council: “We’re making wonderful progress.

It’s humbling to see so much enthusiasm and passion for this project.”

The announcement marks centenary celebrations of the Royal Air Force.

“The centenary seemed the right time to start this fundraising process, given the tower’s prominence in RAF Tangmere’s history. After all, it was the beacon that guided our men and women home,” Cllr Gover-Wren added.

This first phase of fundraising is limited to £10,000, which is needed to secure the site and build funds to help facilitate a conservation architect and building survey. This will determine the current state of the building as well as floor plans.

Further rounds of fundraising for the more advanced stages of the project will follow, ultimately leading to a bid of heritage lottery funding through a partnership consortium which includes Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Tangmere Local History Group and the University of Chichester.

The fundraising pages are available via JustGiving and West Sussex County Council provider SpaceHive.

The tower was re-built in 1944 in time for D-Day, controlling a number of local airfields. The original control tower was destroyed in the German attack of August 16, 1940, where 13 people were killed.

Above: Dan Snow with Matt Gover-Wren in front of Tangmere Tower

It also saw significant post-war activity, including high-speed record attempts in 1946 and 1953, as well as Prince Charles’ first ever flying lesson.

The tower’s restoration campaign has gained the support of Chichester MP Gillian Keegan, renowned historian Paul Reed and TV’s very own ‘history guy’ Dan Snow who recently promoted the cause via his social media accounts.

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DEATH OF A SHEPHERD

Local historian Mark Phillips dives into a collection of short tales written by the late Newall Duke in the 1950s and this month has picked out one which shows how, even when it came to arranging his own funeral, an old man had the upper hand

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n a hamlet north of the South Downs there is a thatched cottage with a history. Experts examining the old timbers and walls have said that it is 15th century.

Some of the timbers in the house must have been growing before William the Conqueror reached these shores and they were cut with an adze, a tool seldom used today.

A large hook fixed to one of the beams still remains, where many a fat hog hung before being cut up and put into pickle in a slate tank for the oxman and shepherd. They lived in each end of the cottage, which in its early days had been a farmhouse occupied by one family.

The shepherds from this cottage had been making a considerable income catching wheatears, as the down where they tended their 500-ewe flock was the assembly ground before migration for these small birds.

Gourmets of the time would have them at any price.

One old shepherd had many customers in the district, and although he caught large numbers of wheatears, with the aid of horsehair nooses, he found it difficult to satisfy their appetites for these dainty morsels.

When the house was sold 112 years ago, it came as no surprise to people who knew shepherd Arnold to hear he had bought the cottages and land for £180 cash. He kept his money in an iron box in a hole in a large beam, and

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every penny in it was profits from catching wheatears, from August until they left these shores.

Old Arnold had reared a large family of two sons and five daughters.

The two sons were also shepherds and the two single daughters looked after the old man when he retired, his wife having died several years before.

These daughters did not have an easy task, as their father’s temper, after he was 85, was very uncertain, and he became bedridden.

One day he asked to see his old friend George Goodyer, the wheelwright and undertaker. His daughters thought it a very good idea, as it would cheer him up. They called on George and fixed a day for the visit.

When George came he had difficulty in climbing the stairs, and sat for some time without speaking. Old Arnold said: “You ‘aven’t got much news, now you ‘ave come.”

“I’m a thinkun it will be a tidy old job for someone gettun a coffin down they twisty stairs,” said George.

“They be as crooked as a dog’s ‘ind leg.”

“Ah! You never started thinkun soon enough, George,” said the old shepherd.

“It do seem a tidy puzzle,” replied the undertaker, scratching his head.

“I tried to get a six-foot board in ‘ere when I could get about, and couldn’t, let alone a coffin. That’s why I sent for you,” said Arnold, looking severely at his friend.

“Now when your sons are sawing out some elm boards at the sawpit, I want them to saw out a couple of elm slabs about three foot long and two inches

Above: His temper grew uncertain once he was bedridden

thick, then come back and knock a hole in the wall at floor level and then nail them on over the ‘ole.”

A few days later the work was carried out, watched with great interest by Arnold. He shouted out: “Don’t ram they boards on too tight.

They’ll ‘ave to come off again afore long.”

Some months later the old man died and all his children and their families came for the funeral. The eldest son brought a lock of wool to put in the old man’s hand in the coffin. This ancient custom was, of course, to show the man’s calling, and to excuse him to his maker for absence from divine service over the years.

The boards were then removed and the coffin was slid down a plank onto the shoulders of the bearers, who had a two-mile walk to the church where he was to be buried.

So the old shepherd made his last journey down the long winding lane he had used for over 80 years.

The elm slabs were nailed on again that night, and are still to be seen today.

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ne of the country’s favourite seaside destinations, Eastbourne has brought together the best of traditional and modern to make it a jewel in the coastal crown.

A natural gateway to the South Downs, it has everything from a splendid Victorian pier and three-tier promenade to a world-class marina and vibrant watersports centre.

Eastbourne is the second fastest-growing seaside town in the UK - the economic driver of Sussex, one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, and much of its energy and prosperity centres around tourism. It’s the place to head for if you want to feel refreshed and invigorated.

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Eastbourne CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY COMBINE TO CREATE A STUNNING SEASIDE TOWN

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The Eastbourne Downland gives the town a spectacular backdrop and includes the famous beauty spot of Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. Visitors delight in the vista of endless blue skies, sweeping downland countryside, an exciting and colourful art scene and a whole host of vibrant events.

The dukedom retains the rights to the seafront buildings and does not permit them to be developed into shops

Beachy Head

Eastbourne is a relatively new town which until the 19th century remained an area of small rural settlements, with four villages or hamlets occupying the site of the town as it is today. However, its earliest claim as a seaside resort came about following a summer holiday visit in 1780 by four of King George III’s children – Princes Edward and Octavius and Princesses Elizabeth and Sophia. In 1752 a dissertation by Doctor Richard Russell had extolled the medicinal benefits of the seaside and his views had already been of considerable benefit to towns along the south coast – Eastbourne became known as the ‘Empress of Watering Places’.

In 1849 the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway arrived to great jubilation and Eastbourne’s growth accelerated.

It grew as a fashionable tourist resort from 1859 largely thanks to prominent landowner, William Cavendish, later to become the Duke of Devonshire. He appointed architect Henry Currey to design a street plan for the town, a resort built ‘for gentlemen by gentlemen’, but not before sending him to Europe to draw inspiration.

The resulting mix of architecture is typically Victorian and remains a key feature of the town.

The seafront consists almost entirely of Victorian hotels and along with the pier and bandstand, this serves to protect the area in a charming timeless way.

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Sovereign Harbour

The dukedom retains the rights to the seafront buildings and does not permit them to be developed into shops.

One of the top attractions, naturally, is Eastbourne Pier, a Victorian masterpiece, built between 1866 and 1872 at the junction of the handsome Grant and Marine Parades. It is effectively built on stilts that rest in cups on the seabed, allowing the whole structure to move during rough weather.

About 1,000 feet long, it includes a 1,000-seater theatre, bar and camera obscura and is sometimes used to hold events.

An annual raft competition takes place where competitors, usually local businesses, circumnavigate the pier in a raft made by themselves, while being attacked by a water-cannon.

A stretch of four miles of shingle beach stretches from Sovereign Harbour in the east to Beachy Head in the west and is another popular feature of Eastbourne. Other leisure facilities include two swimming pools, three fitness centres and smaller sports clubs such as scuba diving.

Eastbourne station

Eastbourne is well known for its beautiful award-winning floral displays, especially the carpet gardens along the costal road

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The Winter Garden theatre

Sovereign Harbour restaurants

Image credits: Arndale, Lilly Trott, Sixpixx, Irina Palei / Shutterstock.com

A children’s adventure park lies at the eastern end of the seafront and there are various other attractions scattered around the town such as crazy golf, go-karting and the ever-popular Laser Quest.

An ambitious development in the 1990s saw an area known as the Crumbles, a shingle bank on the coast to the east of the town centre, transformed into Sovereign Harbour, containing a marina shops and several thousand houses as well as luxury flats and an innovation mall for small businesses and start-ups.

If shopping is your thing, you’ll find a tremendous range to tempt you, from high street stores at the indoor Arndale Centre which takes up most of the town centre and is one of Eastbourne’s top tourist destinations, to the quaint Victorian shopping streets of Little Chelsea and the boutiques in the Enterprise Centre. You can also browse designer shops at the harbour, and there’s a wide range of cafés always offering a great choice of coffees, teas and cakes.

Another highlight is the Towner Gallery, the town’s principal arts gallery and arts education hub. It holds one of the most important collections of public art in the south of England.

Eastbourne also has plenty to offer entertainment-wise, with the Congress Theatre, the Devonshire Park Theatre, the Winter Garden and the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

There are also two cinemas — the small, independent Curzon Cinema and Cineworld, a multiplex with six screens.

Eastbourne Bandstand on the seafront stages many events such as firework concerts, rock’n’roll nights, big band and promenade concerts and tribute bands.

If you need a breather, there are several parks and gardens in the town as well as delightful smaller open spaces, and Eastbourne is well known for its beautiful award-winning floral displays, especially the Carpet Gardens along the coastal road near the pier.

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RETIRE TO CHARTERS VILLAGE AND ENJOY THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS RESIDENTS who have chosen to retire to Charters Village in East Grinstead have the best of both worlds.

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The grounds are lovingly managed by the village gardening team enabling residents to take full advantage of their hard work.

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• Or simply watching and listening to the birds and wildlife that make Charters their home too.

Charters Village is characterised by its mature trees, manicured lawns, carefully tended borders, neat, swept paths and an explosion of summer colour from the flowering baskets.

“The award-winning age-exclusive retirement village has proved incredibly popular and there are just a few plots still available in the latest development of one and two-bedroom apartments” Discerning purchasers are able to live independent retirement lifestyles in the privacy of their own homes yet tap into a range of communal facilities in the stunning Charters Towers – an exclusive residents’ clubhouse complete with bar, restaurant, sun room, conservatory, library, doctor’s surgery, hobbies room, residents’ lounge and meeting rooms.

There are even guest suites for visiting friends or relatives to stay overnight should they choose.

Existing residents have already created a strong sense of community with lots of special interest groups established and an active social calendar enabling people to pick and choose what they want to do, whenever they want to do it.

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beauty Summer is a great time to add some newness to your beauty arsenal.

It’s also a great time to pay close attention to your skin at this time of year as we prepare to start wearing less or no make up for our summer holiday. Here’s our favourite skincare launches we think you should check out…

INSTITUT ESTHEDERM CELLULAR WATER MIST This refreshing facial mist is enriched with hyaluronic acid, which moisturises the skin.

The fine spray is perfect to spritz on top of makeup or to use as a base. It reactivates cellular youth, while antioxidants protects the skin’s cells from free radicals

ORIGINS ORIGINAL SKIN™ MATTE MOISTURISER WITH WILLOWHERB This matte moisturiser from Origins works to minimise the appearance of pores and absorbs excess oil in the skin, leaving nothing but a healthy glow. Containing Willowherb and Pink Rock Rose, it acts as an instant glow-booster to refine texture, brighten and visibly shrink pores for a soft and smooth look and feel

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SISLEY PARIS: HYDRA GLOBAL SERUM ANTI-AGING HYDRATION BOOSTER Sisley Paris’ latest formula works to tackle the first attacker of youth, dehydration.

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INDULGENT BEAUTY SALON AND SKINCARE SPECIALISTS, IN LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

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alm is both new and old in Lewes. New, because, since it was taken over in 2017, it’s had a change of name and identit y, but old because the salon itself, under its previous name, The Stillroom, has been in Lewes since the 1980’s. Besides a brief spell in 2016/17, it has been locally owned and managed, and that local ownership and approach continues today.

“We have customers who have been visiting the salon since the 1980’s,” says Jo McLean, ow ner of Balm.

“They have seen the salon grow a nd evolve a nd t hey cont i nue

to ret ur n because t hey are t he core of ou r bu si ness a nd we ensure they are treated as such.

Our customers trust us with their face and body, and we always respect and care for them accordingly.”

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stimulate cell growth. It’s this focus on bringing the latest technologies usually only found in larger towns and cities to Lewes that has spurred the inf lu x of new customers to the salon.

Balm also offers ser vices above t ho s e of a t r ad it ion a l s a lon , w ith a Harley Street RGN nurse prescriber offering aesthetics and injectables and one of the UK ’s premier microblading practitioners (semi-permanent eyebrows, beloved of celebr it ies i nc lud i ng Helen Mirren and Kim K), both offering their services.

CONTACT US: is located at 80, High Street, Lewes Tel: 01273 479660 www.balm-lewes.co.uk

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men’s grooming Isn’t is about time that you treat yourself or the special man in your life?

Why not let them know how special they are and how much you appreciate them?

At Sussex Style we believe nothing says this more then a pampering treat or two so here’s what’s currently topping our grooming wish list…

MITCH BY PAUL MITCHELL DOUBLE HITTER 2-IN-1 SHAMPOO/ CONDITIONER Paul Mitchell’s Mitch line is packed with non-fuss luxury hair care heroes like the Double Hitter. Perfect for travel and gym bags, the sulphate, paraben and gluten free formula protects against UV and is also suitable for vegans too. It leaves hair feeling and looking healthier and fuller

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Our resident gym rat and health and fitness columnist, Ben Marshall, is worried about your bones and ligaments, as you get older they get weaker. Here, with the aid of new science, he explains what that fragile bones can mean, and how a few hours a week in a gym can make us stronger, more stable and ultimately allow us to live longer

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Bone Health

look after them and they will look after you

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ast month a friend I had been training with some, but limited, success, called me to say he would no longer be coming to the gym.

Seemingly overnight he had developed an agonising pain in his foot. After a visit to his GP, followed by a visit to a foot clinic he was diagnosed with pronation of the foot. In English that means that his foot arch had collapsed.

Pronation of the foot is dangerous because the damage it does, does not stop at the ankle, or even below the knee, untreated it tugs at the ligaments causing back pain. And its most common cause is obesity.

Over-pronation, or f lat feet, is a fairly common biomechanical problem that occurs in the walking process when a person’s foot arch collapses upon weight-bear ing.

This can cause extreme stress or inflammation, also causing severe discomfort and leading to other foot problems. Overweight and obese people should be most concerned with the arch of the foot, and the additional stress load that is applied as they both walk and stand.

As excessive amounts of weight are forced upon the feet, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that hold up the arch do not become stronger.

They actually become stretched and weaker due to the extra weight that is forced upon these structures. In time, if these structures are not protected, they will allow the bones and joints of the feet to shift and collapse, causing the arch to become painful and even flat. This will lead to pain not only in the feet and ankles, but also to pain in the shins, knees, hips and lower back.

Simply, the foot, or feet are crushed flat by the weight of the upper body. My friend did what a lot of peole do when they don’t want to address the cause of the problem. Rather than agreeing with the his doctors that he needed to reduce his weight he decided that the gym was to blame for the collapse of his foot arch. So after a year of training - he was jacking it in. So, like I say, I am having limited success training him.

In reality, load-bearing exercises and resistance training have a positive effect on ligaments and bones.

So positive in fact, that three or four 30 minute sessions of weight training a week can slow down parts of the ageing process we have until recently thought were inevitable. We now know that loss of muscle and bone density and the weakening of tendons is not solely to do with the ageing process. In fact, recent studies show that ageing contributes to less than half of this. Sure, as we get older we will do less, but it’s the doing less that has the bigger impact on overall strength and balance, rather than the ageing process itself.

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Benefits to your bones, ligaments and

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Synovial Fluid Production 1Increased

The bones and joints are avascular, that is, they have little or no blood supply. To keep joints healthy, stop cartilage from drying out and keep cartilage lubricated and nourished, the joints produce an oil-like substance called synovial fluid. According to Sports Injuries: Their Prevention and Treatment, Third Edition by Per Renstrom, synovial fluid is produced by the synovial membrane within the joints and is a short-term or acute response to exercise.

This means that joints require regular exercise to stay lubricated, nourished and healthy.

Bone Density 2 Increased

Weight-bearing exercise such as strength training and running put stress through your bones. In response to this stress, bodies produce cells called osteoblasts, which build new bone and make bones stronger and denser. Increased bone density can, say Grabowski and Tortora, prevent a condition called osteoporosis,

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wellbeing which is the weakening of bone and an increased likelihood of suffering fractures. Osteoporosis is generally more common in females as they get older but can affect either sex and at any age.

Increased Joint Range 3of Movement Exercise increases the production of synovial fluid, which keeps joints lubricated. Synovial fluid production increases the range of movement available at the joints in the short term. Often, after long periods of immobility, the joints ‘dry out,’ stiffen up and lose some of their movement range. According to Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Ninth Edition

by Sandra R . Grabowski and Gerald J. Tortora, exercise increases the range of movement available at the joints as more lubricating synovial fluid is released into them. Mobility exercises such as arm circles and knee bends keep joints supple by ensuring they get a steady supply of synovial fluid.

4 Stronger Ligaments

The bones are held together with nonelastic avascular strap or cord-like structures called ligaments. Without ligaments, the joints would be very unstable and would probably bend the wrong way! When exposed to regular exercise, ligaments become stronger and more resistant to injury. Because ligaments have no , or poor, blood supply, any adaptations can be very slow to develop.

5 Bone Formation

Bone is formed after a stress has been placed upon it.

After a mechanical load, such as the extra weight applied when performing the squat exercise or when running, has been applied to the bone, bone cells migrate to the stressed area, and begin the process of laying down new bone. The bone cells manufacture and secrete proteins, mainly collagen, which is deposited inbetween the bone cells to increase bone strength in that area.

These proteins eventually mineralize, giving bone its characteristic rigidity.

6 Progressive Overload

Both bone and muscle respond to mechanical loads, or stresses, that pose a threat. Therefore, the principle of progressive overload, which progressively places higher than normal demands on the working musculature, applies when training not only muscle but bone as well.

With bone, proper applications of the principles of overload are key to increasing density and strength. A 1997 study performed at Edith Cowan University compared female athletes in high, medium and non-impact sports to controls and found that those who participated in impact sports had higher bone strength and bone mineral density than those who did not.

A study published in 2004 in Europa Medicophysica suggests incorporating dynamic, high-impact training, such as jumping and racquet sports, to stimulate bone growth. Participating in organized sports, such as basketball and tennis, is one way for an individual to be subjected to constructive, progressive overload.

Of course if, like my friend, you are severely overweight, then you will need to work on your diet as well as getting to a gym. As I have said in practically every column for Sussex Style - you simply cannot outtrain a lousy diet.

But resistance and weight training, some simple stretching and just basic-up-off-your-bum movement will be hugely and speedily rewarding.

TINNED SARDINES

PR O D U C T OF T H E MON T H

Yep the humble sardine is great for your heart and a brilliant source of protein. But since this month we’ve been talking about bone health you should know that sardines are the bone health kings. Sardines are not only a rich source of bone-building Vitamin D, a nutrient not so readily available in the diet and one that is most often associated with fortified dairy products. Vitamin D plays an essential role in bone health since it helps to increase the absorption of calcium.

Sardines are also a very good source of phosphorus, a mineral that is important to strengthening the bone matrix. Additionally, as high levels of homocysteine are related to osteoporosis, sardines’ vitamin B12 rounds out their repertoire of nutrients that can support good bone health.

Letter of the month

Dear Ben

I have recently hired a personal trainer. I was quite happy doing cardio but he insists I lift heavy weights. I want to lose weight not build muscle, but he insists I need ‘to lift to lose’. Why can’t I just run?

Antonia Wolfe, Hove

Hi Antonia, Your PT is absolutely right. You need to lift to lose. And you also need to think seriously about what you are eating. The reason your PT is so insistant is because he wants you to succeed. Fat loss requires more than trying to burn as many calories as possible during a workout. In actuality, the body, being the incredible machine that it is, adapts to steady-state activities and begins burning fewer calories during these (typically cardio-heavy) sessions. What’s more, it also becomes more efficient at storing fat. So, if your goal is to effectively change your body composition, you need to incorporate resistance training into your fitness program. Research consistently shows that resistance training is more effective for fat loss compared to steady-state cardiovascular activities. In fact steady state cardio, like long distance running has the effect of turning your body into a fat storing machine. Listen to your PT, he studied and worked hard to get his job. He knows what he’s talking about.

All the best Ben

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With wide-open fairways and a well-balanced combination of long and short holes, both novice and experienced golfers will be sure to have a great game here at Slinfold

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he Club prides itself on its thriving Mens, Ladies and Seniors Sections who provide a warm and friendly welcome to visitors and new members alike.

With its mature parkland 18 hole course renowned for its playability, giving our golf club members and visitors a thoroughly enjoyable game in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

With wide open fairways and a well-balanced combination of long and short holes, both novice and experienced golfers will be sure to have a great game here at Slinfold.

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W H AT ’S ON Here in Town & County we’ve put together a selection of things to do all over Sussex - something for everyone including festivals, fairs, activites for the kids, families and grown-ups, and not forgetting the gentlemen, of course

MEDIEVAL CELLARS

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guided tour of Winchelsea’s medieval cellars is being held on Sunday, July 1. Some cellars have difficult access so wear sensible shoes and bring a torch. The tour takes about ninety minutes, meet at the Town Well, Castle Street, ten minutes before 11am start.

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Saturday, June 16 was the annual Sussex Day, an important date for the county and an opportunity to share a sense of pride in where we live

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nother school celebrating on Saturday, June 16 is St John’s CE School in Crowborough with a family fun fair from 11am to 4pm there will be lots to do for youngsters – pony rides, live music, games, crafts, bouncy castle, refreshments, raffle and tombolas.

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FISH FEST

t has become a popular way for residents to celebrate the rich heritage of Sussex and everything that is good about the county.

The date was chosen because it is St Richard’s Day, which marks the life of St Richard, Bishop of Chichester from 1245 until his death in 1253.

Visit westsussex.gov.uk to see many of the ways the day is being celebrated

astings is the venue for the town’s Midsummer Fish Fest on Saturday and Sunday, June 23/24 when everyone can enjoy a variety of delicious summer fish dishes from local restaurants along with a range of the best produce the area has to offer. Locally-made wine will also be available, as well as a beer festival, and the fishermen will be showcasing their well-honed skills and their catch.

There will be non-stop live music and entertainment, and cooking demos, craft and fish-related activities for the whole family to enjoy. More details from visit1066country.com

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town & county RUN TO HELP BEAT CANCER

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Cancer Research Race for Life 5k and 10k races and rallies are being held on Sundays across Sussex in June

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BUSY TIM E AT NATU R E R ESERV E There’s lots happening at the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve throughout June

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walk on Saturday, July 14 will explore the southeast part of the reserve, looking at wildlife on the Saltmarsh and on Wader, Quarry and Ternery Pools where there will be many seabirds nesting. Meet at Rye Harbour village car park at 10am.

On Sunday, July 8, visitors can join one of the experienced wardens from the reserve for a very interesting guided walk to Ternery Pool to spot nesting gulls, terns and waders.

Binoculars will be available to borrow.

On Sunday, June 24 you can learn to love our eight-legged friends as warden Chris shows you some of the spiders found on the reserve, and tells you more about their fascinating lives.

Suitable for adults and children of all ages.

More details sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

NOSTALGIA RULES

Step back in time to the 1940s as Michelham Priory at Upper Dicker, Hailsham, pays tribute to the war years with a World War II weekend on June 16-17

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here’ll be traditional 1940s music and entertainment in the Tudor barn and you’ll be able to see many veteran vehicles parked around the grounds and chat with the owners.

Activities for children take place throughout the day as well as artefact handling.

Discover the role Michelham played during World War II when it hosted evacuees and visit the display gallery in the main house.

Watch out for Viv the Spiv and other wartime characters.

More details sussexpast.co.uk/event/ world-war-ii-day

ou can take part in, Crawley on June 23, and Brighton on June 30.

These are no ordinary runs – the events bring together thousands of women of all ages and children uniting with one purpose – to raise money to help to beat cancer.

The 5k, just over three miles, is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities. You can take part however you like and choose to run, jog or walk your way around the course.

Those who jog or run Race for Life often complete the 5k course in about 30 to 45 minutes. Walkers take about an hour, but there’s no pressure to finish in a certain time. It’s all about uniting in the fight against cancer.

The 10k, just over six miles, is an achievable challenge for anyone with a bit of training. Jogging 10k takes about an hour, but Race for Life is noncompetitive, so you can take as long as you like.

More details at raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

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town & county CRAFTS GALORE

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craft fair is being held at the Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham on Saturday, June 23. There will be great home décor items, toys, sewn items, knitted goods and jewellery at this fun and free event.

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n the morning of Sunday, June 24, brave contestants in Crawley will tackle the Cancer Research Race for Life Pretty Muddy, the charity’s brilliant muddy obstacle course.

They’ll scramble over the A-frame, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with their friends.

t the Graffham Open Studio art trail from Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1, fifteen local potters, painters, sculptors and crafts people will throw open their doors at ten venues around the village.

More details graffhamfestival.co.uk

For more details and for how to join in, go to raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

R O L L U P, ROLL UP

ARTISTS OPEN THEIR DOORS

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irque Normandie rolls into Wisborough Green on Friday and Saturday, June 15/16, with an amazing cast of International aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, clowns and much more. Wisborough Green Primary School’s Summer Festival is also taking place on the village green, on Saturday with a traditional maypole procession and dancing so there will be plenty to see and do before and after the performances.

The event will be helping the school to raise funds as part of the Circus For Schools programme.

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pen House in Worthing on Friday and Saturday, June 23/24 and again on Saturday and Sunday, June 30-July 1, will see six local artists welcoming visitors and exhibiting their work, including jewellery, paintings, photography and ceramics. There will be a sculpture trail and refreshments available.

More details revenyphotography.co.uk

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GA R DEN DELIGHT

arham House, the beautiful Elizabethan house near Pulborough, will be celebrating the 25th year of its popular annual Garden Weekend this summer on Saturday and Sunday, July 7/8.

Over the years this popular occasion has attracted and nurtured a community of specialist nurseries from across the South East, maintaining a high-quality event with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Garden tours, talks and demonstrations featuring guest speakers are always very well-attended and greatly enjoyed by visitors.

More details parhaminsussex.co.uk

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town & county E X PER I ENCE RU R A L LIFE The Weald and Downland Living Museum is running Rural Life Weekend events with special activities focusing on different elements of its key themes – historic buildings and rural life

A SHOUT OUT TO ALL BUDDING STARS!

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s visitors tour the museum and visit its exhibits at Singleton, near Chichester, they will be able to compare similarities and differences across the centuries, from Anglo-Saxon times to the lives of the Victorians.

The Capitol, Horsham are on the look-out for boys and girls age 8-18 who can dance and sing and would like to appear in this year’s spectacular family pantomime.

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uditions will be held on Sunday 15 July and the Production Team are inviting applications NOW! They are looking for up to 24 children to take part in their pantomime, performing in 2 teams.

There will be weekend and after school rehearsals in November & December followed by a run of 38 performances from 14 December 2018 until 6 January 2019 As part of their Ensemble, you would be expected to be available for all rehearsals and performances. Only applicants who register in advance will be considered.

You do not need to prepare anything in advance, as the audition will take the form of a group workshop and you will be taught everything on the day. To register for an application pack, please email Hazel.fisher@horsham.gov.uk

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At the Historic Gardens Weekend, June 30 to July 1, visitors can find out from the gardening team and demonstrators about what is growing in the museum’s historic gardens, plus the many uses of herbs, plants and trees. Discover how people of the past relied on this burgeoning summer growth and the difference it made to their lives.

A detailed programme, with times of talks, will be available to view on the museum’s website shortly before the weekend, wealddown.co.uk

Father’s Day Special is being held at Stanmer Park, Brighton on the morning of Sunday, June 17. This new monthly event is free to attend and there will be up to 300 classic bikes and scooters on show.

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JAGUAR XF

SIPS FUEL. DEVOURS CORNERS.

One drive in the Jaguar XF and you’ll understand it has a true appetite for performance. Thanks to its Lightweight Aluminium Architecture and new Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, the XF is ready to pounce when you are. However, its impressive power and agile handling also come with great responsibility with CO2 emissions as low as 104g/km and fuel economy of up to 70.6mpg.

Enhanced efficiency. Dynamic drive. Get a true taste for performance, only in the Jaguar XF. Harwoods Jaguar Brighton 01273 789495. www.harwoods.brighton.jaguar.co.uk Harwoods Jaguar Crawley 01293 228964. www.harwoods.crawley.jaguar.co.uk

Official fuel consumption for the Jaguar XF Range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 24.1-58.9 (11.7-4.8); Extra Urban 44.8-78.5 (6.3-3.6); Combined 34.0-70.6 (8.3-4.0). CO 2 Emissions 198-104 g/km. Official EU Test Figures. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ

ALL-NEW DISCOVERY

7 SEATS ON THE INSIDE 2 SEATS ON THE OUTSIDE

AVAILABLE WITH A 5-YEAR SERVICE PLAN In the All-New Discovery there’s a reason for everything. In fact, the Powered Inner Tailgate has three. It helps you load items in the luggage area; it prevents them from falling out; and it provides some ingenious extra seating – so you can sit and enjoy the view, from outside the vehicle. Just as appealing is the 5-year service plan.

Harwoods Land Rover Crawley 01293 221156. www.harwoods.crawley.landrover.co.uk Harwoods Land Rover Lewes 01273 894388. www.harwoods.lewes.landrover.co.uk Harwoods Land Rover Pulborough 01798 300654. www.harwoods.pulborough.landrover.co.uk Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the All-New Discovery range in mpg (I/100km): Urban 19.9-36.2 (14.2-7.8); Extra Urban 30.4-48.7 (9.3-5.8); Combined 26.0-43.5 (10.9-6.5). CO 2 Emissions 18881 254-171 g/km. Official EU Test Figures. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. Drive responsibly on and off road.

Sussex Kitchen Designs was launched

by Debbie Garner back in February 2008, who already had around 10 years kitchen design experience. She has recently joined forces with her husband Adam to help keep up with the growth of the business

Is Your Kitchen Working Smart For You?

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e’ve noticed a trend in the last couple of years that people are not moving house as much, so they have focused on renovating their homes instead. Also, a complete re-design and installation is great for customers that have never been totally happy with the look and layout of their kitchen. This can sometimes be due to a lack of space, so people have been opening up their kitchen by removing walls, where possible, with great results.

The benefits of a new kitchen are more so nowadays since the kitchen has become the social hub of the house, and people want to be comfortable and proud of this area. We speak to a lot of customers who also need to brighten up their kitchen due to a lack of natural light coming in to the room. This can be achieved with various styles and materials and well thought out lighting.

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Based near Horsham’s town centre, our Showroom is easy to find at No.1 Brighton Road, which is at the corner of New Street. We cater for all budgets, as we have ranges that are made by well-known kitchen brands, yet are competitively priced. We can sell kitchens either as supply only or our fully managed service, where we use only experienced and skilled tradespeople for all aspects of the project.

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No more struggling to remember if you’re running low on ketchup at the supermarket. With this fridge’s in-built cameras, you can peek inside using your phone.

You can also track essentials from your phone based on expiry dates or your needs and even shop directly from the Family Hub™ touchscreen. Plus, with the SmartThings App*, you can use the touchscreen as a hub to monitor all the SmartThings appliances in your home.

From the lights to the vacuum, turn them on and off, control functions and set timers all in one place. Keeping track of everyone’s schedules just got easier too, with a live family calendar on the fridge door you can digitally stick reminders, notes or pictures on. And it’s also as entertaining as it is useful – play music or mirror what’s on the TV to carry on watching your favourite show while you serve up dinner.

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Perfect anything from crispy pastry to juicy roasts thanks to Gourmet Vapour Technology™ that eliminates dryness at a level of your choosing. With the ‘SmartThings’ App you can also find Michelin-starred chef recipes, share the instructions to your oven via Wi-Fi and control the settings all from your mobile*. The hefty 73L Large Capacity gives you room to cook up a feast and you won’t have to worry about cleaning up afterwards. That’s because pyrolytic cleaning does it for you, burning off grease and spills at super high temperatures that you can simply wipe away as ash.

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Make your dishes sparkle with the innovative WaterWall™ dishwasher. Its revolutionary sweeping wall of jet-powered water delivers outstanding cleaning coverage every time. You can even target delicate wine glasses and baked-on casserole dishes in the same wash thanks to the Zone Booster™, which creates two separate cleaning areas. Enjoy a super fast 55-minute full wash and dry cycle, and great energy efficiency with this dishwasher’s A++ energy rating.

Technology

AT HOME

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echnology has moved on so much in recent years, and now it is easier than ever to maximise your leisure time at home. Here we take a look at some of the brand new inventions available to you right now, from kitchen gadgets controlled by your phone, to waterproof televisions

Cha, Cha, Cha!

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ow on its third generation, the Smarter iKettle takes the preparation of the humble cuppa to a whole new level. The product is now compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant-enabled devices allowing you to control the device with your voice from anywhere in the home.

The iKettle has ‘Home Mode’ and ‘Wake Up Mode’ which lets you set alarms and notifications through the Smarter App as well as precisely control water temperature

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The Smart Garden 9 starter kit comes with basil, tomato and salad pods and is available in three colours

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The battery powered Conexis L1 offers easy access without having to fish around for your keys

Yale unlocks the house of the future

Yale’s Conexis L1 Smart Door Lock offers a new way to control entry to your home using your smartphone. The Conexis L1 can be retro-fitted to existing locks and provides hands-free access. You can provide digital keys to trades people or guests for a set period of time and the app also lets you know when the rest of the family get home.

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How does your garden grow?

The Smart Garden 9 is clever device which lets you grow a variety of herbs and ingredients in your kitchen. Created by Click and Grow, the Smart Garden 9 can grow herbs, salads, flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Space saver With room for nine plants, the product is compact so does not take up valuable surface space, but is still big enough to transform the way you eat and cook. clickandgrow.com

£179.95 The Great Outdoors!

UK speaker maker Monitor Audio has created the Vecta to offer convenience, high-quality play-back and the ability to be installed outside. If you are not enjoying music on your patio or in your garden, you are definitely missing out, this speaker’s clever design allows you to do just that. monitoraudio.com

£250 The Monitor Audio Vecta V240s offers versatility of placement, high-quality playback and can fill your outside spaces with music

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Soak up all your favourite shows at bath time

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Chichester City joins global celebrations of legendary composer’s centennial

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ow more than 50 years later, Chichester is joining the worldwide celebration of Bernstein’s centenary, rejoicing in the city’s close ties with the musical legend and its significant place in his story.

Throughout 2018 and in venues across the city, the dedicated and wide-ranging programme of

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Al Ravenna, Courtesy of the the Bernstein in Leonard Bernstein Office Chichester festival is honouring the multi-talented It is the Chichester Psalms adventurous spirit whose dynamic which inspired city residents presence transformed the way people Emma-Jane Wyatt and all over the globe hear and appreciate Edward Milward-Oliver to organise the music. this year’s festival. The impressive His successes as a composer ranged celebration will include concerts, from the Broadway stage – West Side ballet, workshops, revues, jazz, Story, On the Town, Wonderful Town talks, film shows, exhibitions and and Candide – to concert halls all over an emotional reunion or two right the world where his orchestral and through to December. choral music continues to thrive.

“The festival joins Chichester to London, New York, San Francisco, BSO CONCERT (MARIN ALSOP): Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Tokyo and Photo by Grant Leighton other major centres in the global remembrance of one of the great musical forces of the 20th century,” explained Edward Milward-Oliver.

“From the outset, we’ve received much enthusiasm and support from organisations and individuals across the city. We hope these events will prove great departure points for anyone unfamiliar with Bernstein’s music or wanting to learn more.

“As a fitting legacy of this year’s celebration, we’d love to see a short festival held annually to honour Chichester’s ties with Leonard Bernstein.”

culture “In Chichester I heard angels sing.”

Those were the words of world-famous composer Leonard Bernstein after his visit to the city in 1965 to hear his evocative and dramatic Chichester Psalms sung in the cathedral TROUBLE IN TAHITI: Photo by Peter Mould

The link between Bernstein and Chichester began in 1963 when Walter Hussey, the Dean of Chichester Cathedral and a significant patron of the arts, wrote to Bernstein asking him to compose a piece of choral music for the Southern Cathedrals Festival.

“He accepted and in July 1965, Chichester Psalms received its (almost) world premiere in the cathedral at which the composer was present,” said Emma-Jane Wyatt.

“The Bernstein story in Chichester has been a real inspiration.

“Assembling this 20-event programme has provided an opportunity to work with local partners and participating artists who are thrilled to be in Chichester to celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s centennial. There is something for everyone and it offers an opportunity to reaffirm the role of the arts in this city’s life, supporting the great work that’s already being done to inspire the next generation’s passions for music and the arts.”

In July 1965, Chichester Psalms received its (almost) world premiere in the cathedral at which the composer was present The performance in the cathedral of the Chichester Psalms by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Bernstein’s protégé

Marin Alsop on November 28 will be one of the many highlights of this year’s celebrations.

“Performing Chichester Psalms at Chichester Cathedral is the perfect tribute to Bernstein,” said Alsop.

“This brilliant and very personal piece embodies Bernstein’s faith in humanity, innocence and youth.

“My schedule this season is filled with performing Lenny’s works across the globe but conducting the Psalms here in Chichester will be a very special occasion and a real highlight for me.

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Bernstein in Chichester organisers: Photo by Bill Wyatt

Leonard Bernstein and Dean Walter Hussey, Chichester July 1965 – Photographer unknown

cathedral choirs of Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester, with the Chichester Psalms at the centre of it, and wondering if it would all come together on the day. Would we do justice to the music – and, of course, to the Hebrew?”

That performance proved an enormous success and Chichester Psalms went on to become one of the most performed works in the twentieth-century choral repertoire.

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celebration of events which Bernstein would have loved – tracing his legacy through education, community and discourse. No other city can possibly match what you’re doing this year.”

A high point for the organisers will be welcoming Leonard’s son Alexander back to Chichester in November. He last visited the city as a ten-year-old with his parents and sister Jamie for the first performance of the Chichester Psalms in the cathedral in 1965.

“My sisters and I are delighted to know that Chichester is planning a celebration in honour of my father,” Alexander said. “While there are events all over the world celebrating his centennial, it is special indeed that your city is named in the Chichester Psalms.

“See you in November. Can’t wait!”

Noel Osborne, a bass lay vicar in the cathedral choir from 1963 to 1976, recalls singing Chichester Psalms in July, 1965. “I remember the anticipation of the final Southern Cathedrals Festival concert for the

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EVENTS

Organisations taking part and staging events and exhibitions during the Bernstein in Chichester festival include the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Chichester Cathedral, Chichester Festival Theatre, the University of Chichester’s Department of Music and Department of History, Pallant House Gallery, The Prebendal School, Chichester Chamber Concerts, the 27th Chichester International Film Festival, Chichester Jazz Club and the West Sussex Record office.

Leading figures in the arts world include composer Carl Davis, actress and singer Dame Patricia Routledge, the Camarilla Wind Ensemble, the Darius Brubeck Quartet, actor Peter McEnery, singer Sophie-Louise Dann, pianist Jason Carr, members of the Stage Left Project, and Bernstein authorities Humphrey Burton, Nigel Simeone, Edward Seckerson, Dr Paul Laird and Malcom Singer. For more details and the full programme of events, visit bernsteinchichester.uk or email info@bernsteinchichester.uk

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BRIGHTON HAS BEEN CALLED THE COUNTRY’S ‘HIPPEST CITY’ AND ‘THE HAPPIEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE UK’

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righton is THE place to be - visitors flock here all through the year, drawn by its stunning seaside location, diverse communities, quirky shopping areas and the superb cultural, music and arts scene. It’s an unrivalled destination for millions from all over Britain and beyond, and it’s the most popular seaside resort in the UK for overseas tourists.

Civic pride was really given a major boost in 2000 when Brighton was granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II as part of the Millennium celebrations.

However Brighton was first given the royal seal of approval almost 200 years ago.

The ancient settlement of Brighthelmstone was documented in the Domesday Book in 1086 and although its importance grew in the Middle Ages, it then languished as it was affected by foreign attacks, storms, a dwindling economy and declining population.

Its resurrection as a fashionable seaside resort owes much to the generous patronage of the extravagant Prince Regent, later King George IV, who spent a great deal of time in the town and went on to build the magnificent Royal Pavilion in the Regency era.

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local life Brighton continued to flourish as a major centre for tourism following the arrival of the railways in 1841, becoming a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Many of the major attractions which grace the city today date from the Victorian era, including the Metropole Hotel (now the Hilton) and the famous Grand Hotel.

The Brighton Clocktower, built in 1888 for Queen Victoria’s jubilee, stands at the intersection of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, while the Brighton Marine Palace and Pier, usually known as the Palace Pier, opened in 1899 and continues to draw crowds to its funfair, restaurants and arcade halls.

A more recent and eye-catching attraction is the Brighton i360 observation tower which opened in August 2016. At 162 metres (531.49 feet) high, and with an observation pod rising to 138 metres (452.75 feet), the i360 is proudly Britain’s highest observation tower outside London – taller even than the London Eye. Brighton has a 5.4 mile expanse of shingle beach and while neighbouring Hove is known for its painted timber beach hugs, brick-walled chalets are also available on Brighton seafront, especially towards Rottingdean and Saltdean.

East of the Palace Pier, a flat sandy foreshore is exposed at low tide and the Palace Pier section has been awarded blue flag status.

Brighton i360 observation tower

The Brighton Clocktower, built in 1888 for Queen Victoria’s jubilee

Brighton has been a popular shopping destination for many years and is famed worldwide for The Lanes

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Part of the beach adjoining Madeira Drive, to the east of the city centre, has been redeveloped into a sports complex, with courts for games including beach volleyball and Ultimate frisbee.

Brighton has been a popular shopping destination for many years and is famed worldwide for The Lanes, a quaint retail area near the seafront, characterised by narrow alleyways following the street pattern of the original fishing village. The Lanes contain predominantly clothing stores, jewellers, antique shops, restaurants and pubs.

Right next door is the North Laine area which contains a wide-ranging mix of businesses dominated by cafés, independent and avant-garde shops, bars and theatres.

Another magnet for shoppers is the spacious pedestrianised Churchill Square shopping centre with over 80 shops, several restaurants and plenty of car parking spaces. Other retail areas include Western Road and London Road.

Eating out features largely in Brighton life, with over 400 restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world and a rich menu of food and drink-related festivals including the Fiery Foods Chilli Festival.

Entertainment, too, is the lifeblood of Brighton, thanks to its abundance of theatres, cinemas, and clubs and has contributed to the fact many stars of stage and screen choose to live there.

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Famous North Laines

Brighton pavilion

It is the home of the UK’s first Walk of Fame which celebrates the many rich and famous people associated with the city.

The Duke of York’s Picturehouse, dating from 1910, is the country’s oldest purpose-built cinema and still operates as an arthouse cinema. There are two multiplex cinemas - the Odeon on North Street and Cineworld in the Marina.

Theatres include the Brighton Dome and associated Pavilion Theatre, the expanded Komedia (primarily a comedy and music venue but also a theatre), the Old Market and the Theatre Royal which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2007.

The Attenborough Centre for the Creative arts is nearby, part of the University of Sussex campus. There are also smaller theatres such as the Marlborough Theatre, the New Venture and the Brighton Little Theatre.

Each May the city hosts the Brighton Festival and Brighton Fringe, the second-largest arts festival in the UK. It includes processions such as the Children’s Parade, outdoor spectaculars often involving pyrotechnics, and theatre, music and visual arts in venues throughout the city, some brought into this use exclusively for the festival.

The earliest feature of the festival, the Artists’ Open Houses, are the homes and studios of artists and craftspeople opened to the public as galleries, and usually selling the work of the occupants.

Mods and Rockers still come to town, but their gatherings are now much more sedate than depicted in Quadrophenia

Brighton Pride

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The Brighton Fringe runs alongside the Festival, and has grown to be one of the largest fringe festivals in the world.

Together with the street performers from Brighton Festival’s ‘Streets of Brighton’ events, and outdoor performances that make up ‘Fringe City’, exciting outdoor spectacles and events more than double during the month of May. Other festivals include The Great Escape, featuring three nights of live music in venues across the city; the Soundwaves Festival in June, which shows classical music composed in the 21st century, and involves both amateur and professional performers; Paddle Round the Pier; Brighton Live which each September stages a week of free gigs in pubs to show local bands; Burning the Clocks, a winter solstice celebration; and of course, the masssive celebration that is Brighton Pride.

Brighton is the terminus of a number of London-to-Brighton rides, and runs, such as the veteran car run and bike ride.

Transport rallies are also hosted on the seafront. Groups of Mods and Rockers still bring their scooters and motorbikes to the town, but their gatherings are now much more sedate than the violent 1960s confrontations depicted in Quadrophenia.

Whatever the time of year, you’ll always find plenty to see and do in Brighton, whether you’re looking for fabulous shops, fine dining or entertainment of all kinds – it’s the city that’s buzzing day and night.

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Keri has worked in top restaurants across the UK including a Michelin star hotel in Lancashire and a variety of fine dining restaurants and gastro-pubs in Dorset and Sussex. She is passionate about watercress, both as an ingredient and for its fantastic health benefits and is devoted to developing new and delicious ways for you to incorporate more of it into your diet For more information and many more recipes please visit watercress.co.uk

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This typical Indonesian street food staple combines a delicious spicy peanut sauce with fresh, crunchy ingredients including plenty of watercress which is known in Indonesia as selada air. This recipe suggests topping with crunchy bread-crumbed tiger prawns, but you could easily substitute with pan-fried tofu or salmon fillets.

Ingredients

1 x 85g bag watercress 200g cooked new potatoes 6 tiger prawns, tails left on, but head and legs removed 3 free range eggs A little plain flour 75g Japanese breadcrumbs (penko) 1 large tomato, sliced 1 small handful radishes, cut into quarters ½ a small cucumber, sliced ½ a bunch of coriander, roughly chopped 1 handful of beansprouts, washed 500ml vegetable oil for frying

For the peanut sauce 25g soft dark brown sugar 75g peanut butter Juice of one lime 1 tsp light soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp fish sauce 1 red chilli

Method

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Bring a small pan of water to the boil. Place in two of the eggs and simmer for 6 minutes 30 seconds for soft boiled, or for 10 minutes for hard boiled. Once the eggs are cooked, carefully pour off the boiling water and fill the pan with cold water to cool them down. Once cooled, peel and cut in half. Set aside until ready to serve.

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Next take three small bowls. Crack the remaining egg into one, then whisk for a few seconds until scrambled. Add the plain flour and breadcrumbs into the other two bowls. Breadcrumb the prawns by dipping each one first into the flour, then into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs. Keep the breaded prawns in the fridge until you are nearly ready to serve the salad.

Make the sauce by blending all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust by adding more lime juice and soy sauce if necessary. The sauce should taste beautifully zingy with a fire coming through from the chilli and a hint of saltiness. Remember the sauce will be spread throughout the salad so you need to make sure it has lots of flavour.

Add the vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat to 180°C. If you don’t have a temperature probe you can test the temperature of the oil by dropping in a couple of breadcrumbs. If they sizzle and f loat on the surface of the oil then it is hot enough for frying.

Carefully drop in the bread-crumbed prawns and use a metal slatted spoon or fish slice to keep them moving until they are a beautiful golden brown. Remove from the oil, drain on kitchen towel and sprinkle over some sea salt.

Finally, assemble your beautiful salad by piling up the watercress in a large bowl before taking a little of ever ything and arranging neatly on top.

Add on the fried prawns and drizzle over the lovely peanut sauce. Serve and enjoy!

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Serves 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking tim e 30 minutes : Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, skin on and deboned 2 x 85g bags watercress 1 lemon, cut into quarters 100g mixed wild mushrooms 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled 150g stale white bread, cut into squares for croutons 50g pine nuts 25g raisins 1 tbsp honey Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper

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Pre-heat the oven to 190°C. Place the chicken in a large baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Add in the lemon and garlic cloves and season well with salt and pepper. Put the tray into the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven, then remove the garlic cloves before adding in the bread, pine nuts and wild mushrooms. Stir everything together, ensuring that the bread is well coated in juices, then return to the oven for 10 more minutes.

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Meanwhile mix the honey with 2 t a ble s p o on s of extra virgin olive oil, then stir in the raisins and a pinch of salt. Remove the tray of chicken from the oven and leave to rest for a few minutes before slicing the chicken thighs into fairly large chunks. Split up the watercress between four bowls and toss through with the mushrooms, croutons, lemon quarters, pine nut and raisin mixture before topping with the sliced chicken.

Serve and enjoy!

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d a l a S o d a Watercress and Avoc h Bacon and App le wi t

Serves 4 Prep time: 10 minutes : e Cooking tim 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 avocados 1 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp créme fraîche 1 tsp honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 100g streaky bacon, finely chopped 1 Bramley apple, cored and diced 2 x 85g bag watercress

Method

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Cut the avocados in half and remove the stone, then peel and slice lengthways. Mix together the

mayonnaise, créme fraîche, honey, mustard and vinegar. Place the bacon and apple in a frying pan and fry until the bacon is brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.

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Add the watercress into a large bowl and sprinkle over the fried bacon and apple. Lay the sliced avocado over the top of the salad before drizzling with the mayonnaise dressing. Simple!

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The Day the Sea defied a King in

BOSHAM The King commanded the tide to stop at his throne.

But alas, the waves have no ears

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he little village of Bosham is not far from the cathedral city of Chichester in West Sussex.

It is an attractive and appealing place, quiet, sedate and calm in atmosphere.

An unsolved murder occurred there in 2013, when a resident named Valerie Graves, was found foully murdered in her Bosham home.

Battle Abbey, located in the East Sussex town of Battle

Words Keith Hayes But other than that, its recent history has been one of a serene English village, providing residents and visitors alike with refreshment and hospitality from its three public houses, and numerous nearby cafes and restaurants.

But the quiet town of Bosham was far from serene in Saxon times.

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, and depicted on the Bayeux tapestry, Bosham was where Harold Godwinson, King Harold of Battle of Hastings fame,

met with his generals to plan tactics for the battle with William of Normandy, the battle at which Harold tried to retain his English throne.

His plan was to poke the usurper, later called William the Conqueror, in the eye. Alas, history turns on a single moment of time and William poked Harold in his eye first and the Norman conquest was therefore won.

The accepted version of Harold’s death has him buried in the grounds of an ancient Abbey, located in the East Sussex town of Battle. History says the town is on the site of the actual Battle of Hastings, which didn’t take place in Hastings itself, but where the ruins of Battle Abbey now stand.

However, legend has it that Harold was really buried in Bosham, which was at the centre of his campaign to retain the throne as King of England.

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In 1865, the body of a young girl was found in the crypt of the ancient church in Bosham. And found nearby was the tomb of an unnamed adult male.

The girl’s body is almost certainly that of the daughter of King Canute, a Danish Prince who became King of England in 1016. She was drowned in a millstream in the village when only eight years old.

So it is argued, the male body found is that of King Harold. Trouble is, the church authorities aren’t fond of digging up bodies too frequently and denied permission for the remains to be exhumed. So no definite clues to the corpse’s identity have been investigated.

But herein lies the tale.

The girl’s body strengthens the long-held claim that Bosham was the site of one of the most significant moments in English history.

Canute was revered as a kind, wise and pious King. A man of virtue and peace. But he also had a reputation of being a fierce warrior, employing the

worrying habit of cutting off the nose and ears of his enemies, to make sure his job as king was never under threat and they could never divulge secrets of his court or betray him.

So, his courtiers were not adverse to using a bit of flattery now and again and would often fawn over him in the most obvious and outrageous ways.

Keen to keep their faces intact, some courtiers suggested to Canute that he was so brave and wise that even the sea would respond to his commands, should he see fit to so order.

That was a bit too much, even for Canute, who undoubtedly revelled in the compliments that were lavished on him. But to prove a point, he told one of his merry men to scuttle back to the Palace and get his throne.

There is no architectural evidence that Canute had a palace in Bosham, but much like Camelot, the whispers of history say he did, and who are we to argue with historic whispers?

Anyway, the courtier picked up the throne and huffing and puffing, made his way back with it to the King.

Canute was standing by the harbour at Bosham, which has a wide but shallow inlet running through the heart of the village. It also has a tide that races in at great speed. It has a habit of frequently catching out pedestrians crossing the dry harbour as a short cut.

Such tides have been known to rip in at 8 feet per second and Bosham’s own tides can’t be far from this.

So, Canute told his courtier to place the throne on the dry bed of Bosham harbour, then sat down and waited for the tide to come roaring in.

As it approached, he put up his hand and demanded that the sea should stop where it was, then roll back again into the ocean. But waves have no ears. And Canute turned out not to be divine, as his courtiers had suggested, but mortal and unable to perform miracles, so the sea rolled past, not engulfing

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What steps will you take?

The Murray Parish Trust are raising £2 million which is being match funded by the government to build a state of the art Children’s Emergency & Trauma Department at University Hospital Southampton.

The new department will deliver life-saving and acute specialist care for critically ill children from across nine different regions, stretching from Devon to West Sussex, Oxfordshire to The Channel Islands.

Founded by actors Sarah Parish and James Murray, who tragically lost their daughter Ella-Jayne to a congenital heart defect, The Murray Parish Trust is dedicated to supporting paediatric facilities across the South of England. Commenting on the campaign, Sarah & Jim said “This new A&E will be the go-to major trauma centre for ALL children across the South of England.”

There are numerous ways you can help. From one-off donations, regular giving, challenge yourself, sponsor or run your own event, corporate donations and company fundraising.

To find out how you can make a difference go to www.themurrayparishtrust.com and don’t forget you can follow us on social media for all the latest news.

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Ancient Bosham Church in West Sussex

the royal party, but sending them scurrying back to the shoreline, damp and very disappointed.

Canute had made his point. He was not omnipotent, and the fawning courtiers were doing nothing more than using flattery to improve their standing with him. History does not dictate whether these admirers kept their noses and ears, but it is to be expected they would have kept their mouths firmly shut regarding the King in the future.

t he lo c a l s . Even then, he needed to make a deal with the Anglo King Edmund to split up the kingdom in order to ensure his claim to victory was to be confirmed.

During that campaign, incidentally, Canute laid siege to London and although he didn’t sack the city, he established himself as an astute leader and a fearless warrior.

Canute’s association with Bosham is strong and has more credibility than others, as being the place where the King ordered the sea to stop in front of him Canute was a wise and pious king, but he was also ruthless.

Most of us would have heard of the Norman invasion of 1066 when William of Normandy launched a successful invasion of England. Yet few have heard also of the invasion of 1016, some fifty years earlier.

That invasion was definitely not as clean-cut as the Battle of Hastings.

In fact, it took Canute more than 18 months of savage warfare to subdue

But Edmund died ver y soon afterwards, and Canute became the single King of all he could see and then some. He was the first King of England.

He was pious. He attended the coronation of Pope Conrad II in Rome and built churches and cathedrals, supporting the church with his full regal authority. He also divided his Kingdom into four administrative regions called Earldoms, so he could safely and effectively administer them from

his central palace. The Palace at Bosha m? Th is could be so. But it was certainly a master stroke of diplomacy and efficiency.

He was indeed a fierce man who used brute force to subjugate the natives and establish his right to rule.

He died in 1035, and after some turmoil was eventually succeeded by Edward the Confessor.

Ha rold G odw i nson, Edwa rd’s Brother-in-Law, claimed the English throne on his death and organised the defence of his realm in Bosham, leaving for East Sussex primed with his army to meet William.

Harald died at the Battle of Hastings, William took the throne and the Anglos Saxon Era in this country then gave way to the Norman.

After that battle, Bosham slowly lost its position as a key government powerhouse and turned into the picturesque and peaceful village we know and love today.

Did Canute attempt to stop the waves in Bosham? There are many clues to support the claim. There are numerous sources that suggest the story of Canute trying to turn back the waves is true.

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Altar with tapestry in ancient Bosham Church in West Sussex

So, the account of the King giving his courtiers a lesson in kingship by attempting to stop the tide seems to be based on solid fact.

But there are several towns and villages in Britain who claim it really happened in their community and Bosham is just one of them.

I like Bosham, so I am not a bit biased in believing that this is indeed where Canute sat in the harbour and held up his hand to the incoming tide.

And clinically, Bosham actually has the best case as a claimant.

The church in which his daughter was buried was built somewhere around 800 AD. Therefore, it existed in Canute’s time. Canute’s estate was just over the village’s inlet, so Bosham was a place he frequented, and it is also documented that it was the headquarters for much of Canute’s and Harald’s governance.

Canute’s daughter was buried in the church, the village was sufficiently important to be depicted in the Bayeux tapestry, and be mentioned in

the Domesday Book. It is written down that Harold had his final pre-battle meetings there before marching off to finally confront William.

No. Canute’s association w ith Bosham is strong and to me has more credibility than others, as being the place where the King ordered the sea to stop in front of him.

One final piece of evidence is that I myself have been to Bosham several times over the years and I can confirm that the waves have no ears. They didn’t listen to me either.

I suppose like all stories; the mystery will remain surrounding the exact facts. I on the other hand have a different but very difficult decision to make as I wander the streets of this delightful Sussex village.

Which of the three pubs in the village, do I go to for my pint? They are all very attractive and appealing.

Problem solved. In true Canute fashion, as a wise ruler and administrator, I have decided I will go to all three.

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We’re extremely lucky to have an amazing range of creative talents in this part of the country, so each month we’ll be taking a look at what’s happening in the world of art galleries and exhibitions, as well as a glance at some of the best artisan crafts and performing arts

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LOCAL VIEWS AT HEART OF EXHIBITION

The Vincent Lines Memorial Exhibition at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, on show until June 24, celebrates the life and work of an artist whose love of people and places was expressed through his drawings, prints, paintings and writings.

His work shows a particular interest in the countryside and rural traditions, his work delightfully captures gentler times and a bygone age.

Kim Forward, deputy leader of Hastings Borough Council, says: “Vincent Lines was an important figure in the artistic life of the town and is a familiar name to a lot of local people. We’re delighted that we have been able to work with his family to celebrate his life and work in this wonderful memorial exhibition, which we’re sure will be very popular with museum visitors. As ever, entrance to the museum and all exhibitions is free.”

Lines studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and the famous Royal College of Art, gaining professional recognition throughout the 1930s. He was elected an associate of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1939, then going on to be made a full member in 1945 and also exhibited with the New English Art Club.

A teacher for over 35 years, he was principal of the Hastings School of Art from 1945-68, where he created a cheerful atmosphere of artistic tolerance.

His sudden death cut short a career that was continuing to develop and embrace new opportunities.

The exhibition shows a wide range of his work, from early work in his student days to the 1960s, all of which show his skill across a huge range of media.

A full colour catalogue, with essays by Anna King, his niece, and Michael McLeod, artist, art historian and former student of Lines, is available in the museum shop.

The Vincent Lines Prize is still awarded each year to a student in the art department of what is now South Coast College Hastings. To mark the special place Lines has in the history of the department, current students have created new work in response to one of his paintings of Pett Level. Results of this exciting project are on display at Hastings Museum until June 24.

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art Edward Stott, the Fold, c. 1895, oil on canvas

CULTURAL LEADER

Liz Gilmore, director of the Jerwood Gallery is the new chairwoman of the Hastings and Rother cultural leaders group.

First convened in 2013 by Hastings Borough Council, the Hastings and Rother cultural leaders group is made up of individuals and representatives of organisations operating at a strategic level within the cultural environment and within regeneration at a local, regional or national level.

Council leader Peter Chowney said: “The group is a huge support for the work of the council’s culture team, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the development of the sector at a strategic level. We look forward to working closely with Liz and the rest of the members to continue to promote and develop the fantastic cultural offer in Hastings and Rother.”

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A MASTER OF LIGHT AND COLOUR

The first exhibition for over 40 years of late-Victorian artist Edward Stott, the ‘poet-painter of the twilight’ who spent his later years in Amberley, will be on show at the Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne from May 25 to September 16.

Entitled Edward Stott: A Master of Colour and Atmosphere, it explores the work of the significant but largely-neglected late Victorian artist Edward Stott (1855-1918).

Much celebrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he was known for his atmospheric and delicate depictions of rural, domestic and biblical life.

Marking the centenary of Stott’s death, the exhibition brings together a large body of paintings spanning the artist’s life, including a number of rarely seen works.

Trained in Paris and initially influenced by French Impressionism and rustic naturalism, Stott did not paint in true plein air fashion, but sketched in pencil, chalk and pastels in the open air, making notes on the weather, light and colour, which he would then use to produce paintings in his studio. The exhibition includes a selection of both sketches and paintings, revealing Stott’s working process and his interest in combining the subjectivity of feeling with objective recording.

During his Paris years, Stott visited the French countryside where his early works showed the influence of Corot, Bastien-Lepage, and Impressionism. He exhibited at the Paris salons and later, in London, where he presented works at the Royal Academy of Art and the New English Art Club where he was one of the founding members with Philip Wilson Steer. Stott returned to Britain and eventually settled in Amberley in West Sussex, where he drew on the local landscape, animals and people for inspiration, prompting a critic of the time to observe ‘the scenes he pictures from that part of Sussex which he has made his own are so satisfying because of the deep knowledge and intimacy of his outlook on them’, and his painted canvases looked as if they were ‘put out into the sun to bake and to gather the dew at night’ before they were considered complete.

Stott died on March 19, 1918 and is buried at Amberley.

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Above: Outgoing group chairman Paul Barnett, Liz Gilmore, Cllr Kim Forward and Cllr Peter Chowney

In April the Jerwood became the first Hastings venue to receive regular funding from Arts Council England, with many ambitions to develop its work in and with the local community, so it is really a perfect time for Liz to come in and take up the baton.

“Hastings and Rother is a vibrant and nationally significant cultural hub,” she said. “I’m very pleased to support its evolution by chairing the cultural leaders group and working with such a committed group of peers.”

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HUB DREAM IS COMING TRUE

Artists and craftspeople flock to exhibit in new gallery

A dramatic career change has seen Mike La-traille take the first steps along the way to achieving his lifetime dream of setting up a creative hub for local artists and craftspeople to use.

Together with his partner Lucy Harvey, Mike opened Pier Road Coffee and Art in Littlehampton at the beginning of November last year and already they have a long waiting list of talented people wanting to exhibit their work there.

“I’d thought about doing something like this for a long time,” says Mike, a skilled photographer who has exhibited his images all over the world for the past 12 years. “When the opportunity arose to take on this shop, which is ideal for our purpose, we decided to go for it and I gave up my job as head of the art and design department at a college.”

Lucy is also an excellent photographer so the couple’s own striking images make an interesting and eye-catching display on the walls of the spacious corner premises on Pier Road which are flooded with natural light from the large windows all round.

There’s so much to see that you’ll be tempted to take a seat and relax with a cup of coffee at just £1 and a slice of home-baked cake, perhaps enjoying a chat with one of the exhibitors, another element which helps create the atmosphere of an accessible and active hub of arts and crafts of all kinds.

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“I wanted to sell my own stuff and Lucy’s and I know quite a bit about art as well as having managed a college catering department, so I’ve tried to create an ambience where the majority of artists and customers would feel relaxed,” explains Mike.

“The artists hire a wall space, the crafters hire shelf space and we take commission on what they sell – it’s a very economical way for them to get their work in front of the public. Word is rapidly getting around, we get at least three people every day asking if they can exhibit here and we are always fully booked more than a month ahead.

“We ask people to apply then go through what they want to put on show before accepting them.

Every month we start a new exhibition with at least 50 pieces of new work. We have a wide variety of disciplines and divide them up around the months.

We aim to have something for everyone - there are hundreds of original pieces of art of all kinds, all realistically priced and some costing just a few pounds that make lovely and thoughtful gifts.

“Lucy and I work hard to make sure that the artists’ work is well displayed and sells and within a few weeks of opening we had 700 followers on Facebook, with that number growing all the time.

“Opening a gallery like this is what I’ve always wanted to do and I’m so glad Lucy and I decided to go for it. We both love what we’re doing now and I think that comes over to everyone who comes in.”

Mike and Lucy at Pier Road Coffee and Art gallery

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WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE?

Shaker not stirred. Yes, the ‘shaker’ is a kitchen door! But I like to think I can stay calm in most situations and this is a timeless and robust design that never lets you down!

DO YOU HAVE A PET HATE?

Not being able to find a parking space near my home!

WHAT WAS THE LAST PHOTO YOU TOOK ON YOUR MOBILE?

Probably a customer’s kitchen or of my two daughters that I am very proud of.

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There’s a CD that I had to buy again because I played it so much, Pink Floyd’s Division Bell. You can play it from start to finish and it builds brilliantly to the last track. I like Phil Collins and Ed Sheeran, who I luckily saw in Brighton years ago before he became a megastar (and well deserved) on his own doing his clever live looping during his performance, so talented and a great songwriter.

If it involves walking with beautiful scenery, self-catering and near lakes or the sea that is a perfect combination.

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My husband makes a great curry!

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE IN SUSSEX?

Sussex is a great County, it has the best people! And there are lots of great walks too, that are not far from Horsham. I have a few favourites, especially Dragons Green and Bolney, each have great walks near the pubs, the former with The George & Dragon which has great music evenings and the latter The Eight Bells does great Haloumi Burgers!

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