Fine Sussex magazine - April 2013

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happy days are here again spring style spectacular

get that glow the secret to gorgeous skin awhyle mans mini-break there’s more to the city than motor racing christ’s hospital

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“ ... each child is tracked and challenged to reach their full potential in all areas of their lives ... they are encouraged to push themselves beyond their comfort zone.” from The Good Schools Guide report on Hurstpierpoint College, June 2012

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43 Happy days are Here again

We’re celebrating the arrival of spring with clothes and colour.

See our six-page fashion special for hot new arrivals perfect for a wardrobe refresh. Including pieces from local company Therapy and national brand L.K Bennett

108 get tHat glow

RegulaRs 12 From the editor 69 this month i’m drinking The staff at the White Horse in Chichester discuss a red wine you should add to your list of wines to try

42 A Few Fine things These are a few of our favourite things

119 Bridget JAmes Our columnist says goodbye to her beloved dog

The secrets of people with gorgeous skin - Catherine Ross has been speaking to those blessed with a flawless complexion as well as some experts to find out what regime will help you achieve a gorgeous glow

54 a le Mans Minibreak

Our editor James Hood discovers there’s more to Le Mans than motor racing. Read the feature to find out what to see, where to stay, dine and drink in the city that’s just one hour from Paris

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16 Strictly

Speaking Star of Strictly Come Dancing, Pasha Kovalev, performs in Horsham and talks to our editor about why he became a dancer, the hit TV show and Kimberley Walsh

FEATURES 113 ovarian awareness An expert from the Nuffield Hospital in Chichester helps us raise awareness for ovarian cancer

58 sail away Always wanted to try sailing? Find out how Solent Sunbeam’s class can help

60 Petworth house

41 Snap happy Meet Scott Wright, the photographer responsible for our February and March covers.

He chatted to James Riddler about his passion for taking photos and why his work is all about making people happy

The historic property in Petworth draws back the curtains for the spring season

FOOD AND DRINK 63 sPring lamb A recipe for the season’s signature dish, courtesy of The Forrester’s in Graffham

64 the grand oPens gb1

50 Watch it We’ve been watch spotting to bring you the latest in luxury wristwear. Featuring options from the likes of Gold Arts, TH Baker and Wakefields. Want a new watch? There’s no ‘time’ like the present

A review of the Brighton hotel’s new restaurant

67 selsey crab The Crab and Lobster in Sidlesham passes on a fresh seafood recipe

EDUcATION 72 why music matters An expert’s opinion on the benefits for your child

77 I’ve got the musIc In me A teacher from Great Walstead school explains what its pupils learn from the subject

76 BoardIng uncovered Everything you want to know about sending your children to boarding school

77 meet the housemIstress The housemistress from Sutton Valance tells us that a mixture of supervision and ‘tough love’ helps pupils feel at home

81 musIc at LancIng coLLege Annette Williamson explains the extent to which music is a part of the curriculum

82 the sound of musIc at hurstpIerpoInt coLLege

96 AmAzing pools Around the world

We’ve been in search of some of the most inviting places to make a splash around the globe, including Bali, the Caribbean and Italy. Take a look, book your next holiday, and dive in!

102 Build your

dreAm home Finding the perfect home is not easy. So Simon Lewis from Chiverton explains the benefits of building your own. And you might be surprised to learn that the end result can be more personal than you think

Why music is as fundamental as the times table

48 for the Boys We showcase menswear brand Cottonfield, which offers contemporary casual wear for men who love being outdoors and also love their style

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We’ve survived a re-brand and soldiered through some pretty turbulent economic times, which is a testament (I hope) to the fact that we’re doing a pretty good job. If the feedback is anything to go by, you are enjoying our fresh take on how to spend your time and money in Sussex, London and beyond - with a contemporary viewpoint that is lacking in many of our competitors’ publications. We’re always open to suggestions, though. So to let me know what you think of Fine Sussex or tell me how we could improve, I’d love to hear from you at jhood@finesussex.co.uk.

On the subject of personal growth, this month, the founder of an organisation called Extreme Dreams explains the barriers that prevent each of us from realising our full potential and they usually involve our own fears. Read Charlynne Bodie’s expert advice on page 116. And from overcoming emotional obstacles to battling physical problems; one of our lead features this month looks at the secrets of people with flawless skin. How do they do it? Find out from two models and a dermatologist on page 108.

@jameshoodinc Aristotle once said: “music has the power of forming the character and should therefore be introduced in the education of the young”. This inspired the very musical focus of our Education section this month.

Our resident expert Jennifer Orgill gives her opinions on why your kids should be taught the subject at school and the extent of the benefits might surprise you. Plus, a number of local schools explain what music means to them and their pupils. It will give you a new appreciation for the art and probably have you racing to the iPod to play a little Beyoncé. Or Beethoven, if that floats your boat. Enjoy the issue.

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Having made his way from Russia to Hollywood, Pasha Kovalev has most recently been spending time in the UK as part of Strictly Come Dancing. This month, his tour brought him to Horsham, where he spoke to James Hood about his passion for performing, Kimberley Walsh and why he feels the decision to dance was made for him

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e’s one of the stars of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and this month, Pasha Kovalev stopped in Horsham on his nationwide tour with dance partner Katya Virshilas.

Together they are taking their moves from the TV around the country with ‘An Evening with the Stars of Strictly’ so audiences everywhere can watch them shake those hips - live on stage! Pasha, who starred alongside Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh at the end of last year on the show, told Fine Sussex: “Dancing on TV has allowed me to introduce something I love to other people.

I trained in ballroom dancing so it’s a dream for me to do that job every day. It’s a real challenge to teach someone else to dance too. And I love every minute of it.” Pasha began dancing as a young boy in Russia.

After attending a dance show with his mum at about seven years old, he says he knew he wanted to pursue the art as a profession.

“I just loved it. And I loved the girls! I knew I wanted to be wherever they were. And I thought it was something I would enjoy as I loved being active and also loved competing.

So I went to some competitions and worked on my technique. Then gradually began getting jobs working as a dancer.” Pasha moved west as the jobs kept coming in, before making his way to an audition for America’s version of Strictly - Dancing with the Stars. When he got the part, his career in TV was launched and an exciting journey that would see him become a regular on screens across the country began.

He was first invited to dance on the UK version, Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 and last year came second in the competition with Kimberley Walsh, who he says is “one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met.

She is like the girl next door. She’s sweet,

considerate and she doesn’t act like many celebrities. Some of them are affected by having been exposed to so much attention for too long. Kimberley is very down to earth and we’re good friends now. I think people think that because she is a singer and a pop star that dancing would come easy to her. But it’s not the case. The dances we learnt are completely different. We started from scratch, and she did amazingly well.”

So passionate is Pasha about his profession that he feels it wasn’t something he chose himself, adding that he feels it is his destiny to be a dancer. “It just feels like my calling when I’m dancing and the success I’ve had feels as though it’s come from some kind of higher guidance. I’m really grateful for the career I’ve had so far.”

Horsham is just one stop on a long tour around the country. The dancer has also performed on Broadway and around the world. It’s the kind of career that requires plenty of stamina, but lifting girls all day long gives him all the workout he needs, said the pro: “I don’t really go to the gym. I just lift the female dancers and that’s enough for me. Dancing uses up so much energy that I pretty much eat whatever I want too which is great. He keeps pretty busy in his down time too, spending days off going to the movies or somewhere near the ocean. He’s also just come back from three days skiing.

Pasha will find out if he is taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing in the summer, but told Fine Sussex: “I’d love to be involved again. For me it is a wonderful way to bring my art to people.

It’s putting it at the forefront and people get interested in it. It’s a great show.”

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The stunning Portland stone staircase rises in front of you and leads to the first floor. From here you gets your first views of the sea. The cosy belvedere is the ideal space to enjoy a cup of coffee on a sunny morning or glass of wine watching the sunset. Next door you will find the recently restored, impressive drawing room. Once known as the ‘ballroom’, the room has large windows from which you can enjoy views to the marina and beyond. Painted ceiling and walls along with full height mirrors and parquet flooring finish the room.

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The location offers so much; the ability to walk along the beach to the pier or the Marina where you can enjoy a drink in trendy Kemptown. Six acres of private manicured gardens in which to sit and relax or walk the dog. Two of England’s most renowned schools are also within easy reach.

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pproached through wooden electric gates via a long gravelled driveway Glebe Park, an imposing Georgianstyle country house and is well situated within its gardens. It is a fine country house with brick elevations, brick and stone quoins and large sash windows.

The impressive reception hall leads to the main reception rooms: a well proportioned triple aspect drawing room with feature fireplace and double doors leading to the garden; a double aspect study and an elegant dining room with double doors leading to the rear terrace . The well fitted kitchen/breakfast room leads through to a charming orangery and a self contained one bedroom annexe perfect as staff or guest accommodation.

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On entering the drive, Glebe Park makes a striking impression set within beautiful gardens with glimpses of the church steeplebeyond. The boundary is protected by mature trees and herbaceous borders offering the house a large degree of seclusion and privacy. Flanking the driveway and wrapping around the house the extensively lit gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with well stocked flower beds and two terraces.

The gardenhas further lawns interspersed with ornamental trees which lead down to the tennis court. The swimming pool is set to the edge of the rear garden and is protected by trellised fencing.

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Rusper | West Sussex Horsham 6 Miles, Dorking 10 miles, Gatwick 15 miles, London 36 miles A beautifully presented Grade II listed family home with a wealth of period features and self- contained secondary accommodation. All in about 4 acres with views across open farmland.

Main House Entrance hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen/Breakfast room | Cloakroom Utility room | Storage room | Master bedroom with en-suite | 4 further bedrooms | Bedroom 6/study | Shower Room Family Bathroom | Further cloakroom |Double Garage | Paddock Annexe Open plan kitchen and sitting room | Study area | Wet room | 2 bedrooms |Garden | Patio area About 4.147 acres Guide Price ÂŁ1,500,000

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Staplefield | West Sussex Horsham 3 miles, Haywards Heath 6 miles, Brighton 18 miles, London 38 miles, Gatwick 12 miles A substantial family home with a self-contained annexe in the sought after village of Staplefield with views to the South Downs and surrounded by open farmland.

Reception hall | Entrance lobby | Sitting/Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility and boot room | Conservatory Master suite with dressing room/walk in wardrobe | En-suite Shower room | 3 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom 2 bedroom self-contained annexe Double Garage | Workshop | Outdoor swimming pool | Pool House | Outbuildings | Greenhouse About 1.1 acres Guide Price £899,999

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glorious recently refurbished and enlarged four bedroom detached Wells cottage offering a wealth of character and versatile accommodation, set in a quiet private lane in the much sought after village of West Chiltington is being offered for sale by Guy Leonard & Company, Storrington office. The property is a fine example of an original Wells cottage, which has been lovingly refurbished and enlarged to accommodate modern living. Internally the property offers generous and versatile accommodation with an extension and refitted modern bathrooms and kitchen, whilst retaining all the character and charm provided by a Wells cottage. The accommodation in brief comprises a good size reception hall, lovely sitting room with wonderful feature fireplace, study, generous ground floor bedroom and refitted family bathroom. The kitchen/breakfast room has views over the rear garden and bi-fold doors leading out to a patio seating area.

To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a separate utility room and a good size dining/family room.

To the first floor the principal bedroom benefits from an original fireplace and character features together with a fabulous ensuite bathroom fitted with double shower and stand alone bath. There are two further first floor bedrooms. An internal viewing is highly recommended.

Externally, a five bar gate leads to a large gravel off road parking area for several vehicles and a detached garage. The front garden has an area of lawn and attractive flower and shrub borders with mature hedging. There is access from either side of the property to the delightful landscaped and secluded rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with shrub and flower beds and various mature trees.

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West Chiltington | ÂŁ775,000 Set back off a small tree lined country lane in a favoured setting, this is an exceptional 4 bedroom home in excellent decorative order refurbished to create modern day living with designer suites - Substantial Summer House and a generous plot of apx 0.4 acre.

Open Plan Sitting/Dining/Kitchen | Drawing Room/Entertainment Room Study/Bedroom 4 | 4 Bedrooms in total | Designer Bathrooms Poggenpohl modern Kitchen | Summer House with rooms | Large Garden Favoured location

Pulborough | £459,995 Boasting generously appointed accommodation (approx 2,245 sq ft ) within several hundred metres walk of shops and the Wild Brooks, this is an attached 4 bedroom period home of enormous charm and character with a lawned south facing garden and views to the South Downs in the distance.

4 Double Bedrooms | Newly fitted ‘country style’ Kitchen | 3 Reception Rooms 2 Bathrooms | South facing lawned garden | Southerly views to the Downs Charming period detail | Good access to village amenities

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A fine ground floor (rear) apartment in an exclusive group of only six; with its own garage. Village shops nearby Purpose-built by Bovis in 1987 | Excellent space | Large living room & dining area | Oak floors | Refitted, appliance-fitted kitchen | 2 double bedrooms with wardrobes | Refitted bath /shower room | Gas Ch & new DG in 2008 | Pleasant maintained gardens | Garage with light & power | EPC C |

The superb 1,125 sq ft penthouse at The Tannery. Style, space & contemporary luxury, 50 yards from the High Street High beamed ceilings, oak floors & underfloor heating | South facing with east, west & south Town & Downs views | Fabulous 20x12 living room, additional mezzanine area | 10+ seating dining area | 20ft kitchen, all appliance-fitted 19x12 main bedroom, full ES bath & shower room | Main bathroom | Exclusive 3rd floor landing & lift | Own car space |

Light and well-planned 4 bedroom home close to the old village. Backing onto fields.

A comfortable detached 4 bedroom home | Spacious lounge with separate dining area | Conservatory | Cloakroom | Fitted kitchen | Gas CH & DG |Family bathroom | Integral garage | Drive & parking for 2 cars | EPC E |

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An outstanding 1,650 sq ft mews house at St JosephÄs, just 400 yards from the village centre and a walk from the Downs Elegant sitting room & dining area | Granite & appliance-fitted kitchen breakfast room | Utility | Hall, cloakroom | 1st floor study, parkland views | 3 bedrooms, 2 contemporary bath/shower rooms | Own walled terrace & courtyard garden | 20ft garage with power & storage | Gated mews car space | No chain | EPC D |

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Enchanting L-shaped Victorian cottage with its own suntrap courtyard garden. Handy for Waitrose & village amenities Beautiful cottage interior of 950 sq ft, larger than it appears from the outside | Hall | Bay sitting room | Feature 17ft farmhouse-style dining kitchen | Stylish Victorian-style bathroom | Rear lobby | 3 bedrooms | Main bedroom & en-suite shower room | Gas CH | High quality double glazing | Delightful courtyard garden | No chain | EPC D |

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Newly refurbished 3/4 bed chalet home near the village, featuring a long garden with a detached garage & workshop Pleasant location in a mature close | 1,120 sq ft interior | Hall & attractive staircase | Double aspect lounge | Kitchen breakfast room Playroom | Refitted ground floor bathroom | 2 G/F bedrooms | 1st floor main bedroom with study/bed 4/nursery | Gas CH & new DG | South-facing garden | 19Äx18Ä garage/workshop | No chain | EPC D |

Storrington Ă„615,000 Exclusive close setting, a walk from the village. Close to rural footpaths and wonderful countryside Impressive 2,160 sq ft interior providing 5 bedrooms & 3 bath/shower rooms | Central hall & galleried landing | Light drawing room with open fireplace | Separate dining room opening to the garden | Sitting room/Family/TV room | Quiet study | Large appliance-fitted kitchen breakfast room | Utility room | Gas CH & Double glazing | Cloakroom | Good storage | Large principle bedroom & en-suite shower room | 4 further bedrooms including guest suite | Family bathroom | Excellent presentation | Sunny south west garden with open views | Large double-width garage | 4 car parking | EPC C |

A fine 5 bedroom home on the village edge, enjoying rural and Downs views

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12 Church Street, Storrington

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Kithurst Lane, Storrington Guide price Ă„559,500 A 4 bedroom home within a pleasant walk of the village Individual 2000-built home in this delightful non-through lane, enjoying a green outlook 1 4 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms Feature 23ft bay sitting room with superb view | Dining room | Study | Light kitchen breakfast room | Utility room | Attractive hall & landing 1 Cloakroom | Main bedroom & en-suite shower room | Gas heating (new condensing boiler) | Double glazing (replaced 2011) | Outstanding gardens with privacy & views | Matching detached garage | Garden store | Extensive paved drive and additional parking | Early sale | EPC C |

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Experience Many lettings companies try and fail in a short space of time, intending to quickly benefit from a good lettings market. However since we opened our first lettings office in 1983, we have seen and overcome many property cycles and are still around today to tell the tale. As founding members of the Association of Residential Letting Agents we remain focused on lettings and many of our staff not only have years of experience in lettings but, are also ARLA qualified.

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Horsham:

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Horsham £525 pcm

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Neutrally decorated ground floor studio flat situated close to local amenities benefits include large studio room with bay window. EPC Rating: E

Quaint character one bedroom cottage with exposed beams in a quiet rural location with allocated parking for one car. Some bills included. EPC Rating: D

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Horsham £750 pcm

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Superb one bedroom unfurnished executive top floor flat close to Horsham town centre. Benefits include balcony area and allocated parking. EPC Rating: B

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Outstanding Tanbridge Park, Horsham £1,800 pcm

Outstanding, exceptionally spacious two bedroom ground floor apartment with conservatory set in a prestigious development. An attractive feature of the property is the private terrace garden. EPC Rating: F

Refurbished

Horsham £975 pcm

Warninglid £1,250 pcm

Cranleigh £1,395 pcm

Well situated three bedroom end of terrace house with enclosed rear garden and off-road parking. Available unfurnished. EPC Rating: C

Detached three bedroom unfurnished bungalow situated in a lovely rural location and benefiting from beautiful countryside views. EPC Rating: E

Recently refurbished four bedroom detached family home offering spacious flexible accommodation with a medium sized garden and single garage. EPC Rating: E

Cranleigh £1,500 pcm

Horsham £1,500 pcm

Cranleigh £1,800 pcm

Well presented four bed detached house in a desirable cul-de-sac location with three reception rooms, garage and medium sized garden. EPC Rating: D

Well situated spacious four bedroom detached house in North Horsham benefits include newly fitted kitchen and double garage. EPC Rating: EPC on order

Highly desirable property is in a prime location offering easy access to the village and all its amenities with well maintained rear garden. EPC Rating: D

Rent excludes the Tenancy Deposit and any other charges or fees which may be payable – upon request further information will be provided by us.

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Britannia House, 133 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AU email: cranleigh@leaders.co.uk Opening times: Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30 Sat 9.00-2.00

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graffham court Graffham, West Sussex ÂŁ8,000,000

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nderstood to date back to the late 19th century, Graffham Court is an attractive, stonebuilt property offering Ashlar Quoins and stone mullion windows beneath a tiled roof. The property offers an abundance of charm and character throughout, including oak joinery and open fireplaces.

The homes is arranged over four floors, has four reception rooms and an orangery with views across the gardens.

There is a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast

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room and a games room on the lower ground floor. The property also boasts two bedrooms and access to a private balcony from a guest bedroom.

The home is situated on a private estate with extensive grounds in the heart of the South Downs. Close to the Cowdray Park Polo Club grounds, this home is approached along a private driveway passing its own woodland and paddocks. In Graffham, there are two public houses, a village shop, church and recreational grounds.

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snap happy Scott Wright Speaks to James Ridler about his passion for photography and why his work ‘makes people happy’ in Sussex and around the world

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hen it comes to photography, you really need to have a passion for your work. To get the perfect picture, you need to love what you do, and Scott Wright is a photographer that understands just that.

Having started out years ago with nothing more than a basic digital camera, Scott has gone from strength to strength, getting his big break photographing volley ball in Brighton. Scott attributes his success to his constant drive to move forwards. A great deal of his achievements, come from others seeing his work, and spreading the good word around. This growth within Sussex allowed him to even set up his own studio at home, which is often used for commercial shoots of products.

Wedding photography has also seen a rise in revenue for the business, after building himself a reputation by working on his friend’s weddings. Scott sees his wedding shoots as “a way to make people happy, and that others can benefit from my work.”

His elegant style, which encapsulates

class and beauty, was even featured in Fine Sussex in both February and March.

Of course, Scott doesn’t want to be tied down to one type of photography and has branched into everything from music videos to shoots in the world famous Abbey Road Studios. He loves the opportunities that his line of work open up for him, and said: “ Whilst on location at India, I got to see the highs and lows, one extreme to another. I get to experience things you don’t get to see on package holidays.”

He also has a great love for landscape photography, which Scott sells. Many of his best selling images come from his home town of Shoreham-by-Sea. He himself loves taking photos of the South Downs, and the beautiful stretches of the South Coast. Scott added, “The Seven Sisters cliffs have been the most popular prints I sell. Sussex is my home, and local people can appreciate my work because it’s good to have a picture of home.”

For more information or for contact details visit scottwright.co.uk

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Heaven scent The Iris Aroma Diffuser utilises modern ultrasonic technology, tap water, aromatherapy and light therapy to create the perfect ambience that will awaken the senses and calm the body, mind & soul. Available in black or taupe. £49.95 and fragrance oils £4.95 each.

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Who’s for pudding?

The perfect size for family-sized custard servings. The word ‘custard’ is inlaid red. Presented in a gift box. £25 from Sparks Yard, Arundel | 01903 885588

Gin and tonic timesaver While some pre-mixed gin and tonics on the shelf never quite feel the same as a freshly made G&T, this option from Fentimans hits the spot.

Lemon Drizzle Candle Get the fresh citrusy scent of baking - without actually having to bake. £20 from coxandcox.co.uk

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It’s time to let the sunshine in - a great excuse to refresh your spring summer wardrobe.We’ve enlisted the help of local womenswear experts Therapy and UK brand L.K. Bennett to bring you the hottest looks for when things start warming up

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Actress Rosamund Pike models the spring collection for L.K Bennett

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for the boys This month, we showcase menswear brand Cottonfield, which offers contemporary casual wear for men who love being outdoors while also being stylish

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A selection of Fine watches available now at our choice of esteemed Sussex jewellers

Bremont Ultimate Pilot’s watch £3395 at Gold Arts, Chichester | goldarts.co.uk

Breitling Transocean Black Dial £3780 at T.H. Baker, Horsham | thbaker.co.uk

Tag Heuer Ladies Aquaracer £1850 at Gold Arts, Chichester | goldarts.co.uk

The Bremont Automatic £4195 at Gold Arts, Chichester | goldarts.co.uk

Gents’ Longines Hydro Conquest Automatic Stainless Steel

Gents’ Longines Conquest Sports Chronograph £1690 at Wakefields Jewellers, Horsham | wakefieldsjewellers.co.uk

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Tag Heuer Ladies Link £2250 at Gold Arts, Chichester | goldarts.co.uk

Tag Heuer men’s Automatic Chrono Carrera £2995 at T.H. Baker, Horsham | thbaker.co.uk

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Watch £5240 at T.H. Baker, Horsham | thbaker.co.uk

Ladies Longines Dolce Vita £3860 at Wakefields Jewellers, Horsham | wakefieldsjewellers.co.uk

Gucci Ladies Interlocking-G Brown PVD Watch £635 at T.H. Baker, Horsham | thbaker.co.uk

Gents’ Longines Saint-Imier Collection £2650 at Wakefields Jewellers, Horsham | wakefieldsjewellers.co.uk

Gents’ Longines La Grande Classique £690 at Wakefields Jewellers, Horsham | wakefieldsjewellers.co.uk

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spring break It’s most famours for the car race but as James Hood discovers, there’s much more going on in Le Mans for those who love culture, food, wine and lovely little cities just an hour from Paris

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oogle ‘Le Mans’ and you’ll get a long list of websites providing information about the famous car race that takes place in the city.

And it’s no wonder that is what it’s most known for. After all, it’s been held there since 1923 and attracts enthusiasts in the hundreds of thousands every year. But there is much more to this city than fast cars. In fact, go at any other time of year and you will find a pretty, peaceful place, where the provincial charm of centuriesold streets meet the needs of tourists looking for modern luxury. Take the Maison d’Elise, for example. A B&B which is borderline hotel, where you will find a warm welcome in an old house where rooms have a refreshingly contemporary feel, in contrast to the streets below.

Attached (as with many small French homes-come-accommodation) is a delightful restaurant open to residents, non-residents and locals, which just adds to the homely ambience here.

Le Mans is ancient. Around it is a roman wall thought to have been built in 280 and has, for more than 15 centuries protected and been the main focal point of this city.

Even today, a nightly light show during the summer months is projected onto the walls with images that tell various stories - it’s a must-see and particularly entertaining if you have children. The show also extends to other parts of the city. Known as the Nuit des Chimeres, you can see the projections of various stories on city walls and even on the cathedral.

For me, the piece de resistance (excuse my poor French) here in Le Mans is the architecture. Largely unharmed during battle or unaffected by hoards of tourists trekking through it, this city is worth visiting for the intricate details in the buildings alone. Look up and you will find a combination of quirky features, sculptures, half-timber structures and gargoyles beside neat

looking rooftops. It is nothing short of whimsical - and a true escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Wandering the city, you’re never too far from the jewel in its crown, which is a must if you’re visiting for the first time - the cathedral. A sacred site, the story of this cathedral begins as far back as the 5th century when the Le Mans Christian community gathered its first bishops. Since then, at various points in history, the cathedral as it is today has been continually developed.

The city is ancient. Around it is a roman wall thought to have been built in 280. Today, a nightly light show during the summer months is projected onto the walls When you’ve had your fill of history, the streets of the main shopping area boast enough brands for you to spend some time giving your wallet a workout. But be warned, temperatures can soar midsummer, so a spring or early summer visit is recommended. But if you do love to be outside and making the most of the delightful climate, the Arche de la Nature is worth the short drive. There you will find 450 acres of park land and forests to enjoy. Rent bikes from Vel’Nature and explore at your leisure.

Situated in the north of France, the journey to Le Mans is simple. From London’s St Pancras Station, you can take the Eurostar service to Paris which is just a one-hour (air conditioned) train journey to and from Le Mans.

For more information visit lemantourisme.com or for Eurostar tickets go to eurostar.com

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must-dos Where to stay La Maison d’Elise, Rue du Doyenne

S Where to have lunch Carre Plantagenet, Rue Claude Blondeau Located in the courtyard of the city’s museum

S Where to have dinner Plongeoir, set within a mansion from 1790

S Where to have a drink La Reserve Also a Michelin starred restaurant, this venue is right in the centre of the city

S Where to buy fresh produce The Jocobins Market, open three times a week - French restaurant critic JeanPierre Coffe named it one of the ten most beautiful markets in France

S What to see The Botanic Garden ( Jardin des Plantes) Nine acres of gardens and ponds, first created in the 19th century

S What to do Arche de la Nature Visit this vast parkland of 450 acres where you can enjoy walks, bike rides and nature

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Always wanted to try sailing in a classic yacht but don’t know where to begin?

The Solent Sunbeam class could be right up your... stream. Class captain Gayle Palmer tells us it’s great for fun, fitness and spending time with one big family

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t’s the most sociable and relaxing way to spend a Thursday evening this summer - The Solent Sunbeam keelboat class races from Itchenor Sailing Club in Chichester Harbour and is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.

You don’t need to be a pro to go along and join in, even if you’re a novice or a wannabe sailor. The aim of Thursday evening racing has always been the introduction of new blood, to learn about the sport, the class and members, get out on the water and have some fun as the sun sets on the horizon (warning: great weather not guaranteed). You will meet many of the crews and owners and decide if you want to do more over the supper waiting at the clubhouse at the end of the race. The evening starts at 6pm. Sunbeams race with a crew of three, and newcomers will be teamed up with a skipper and regular crew. After the very short ferry trip to the moorings, they set sail, usually heading down Harbour towards East Head for the start at 7pm. Midweek summer evenings display Chichester Harbour’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at its very best. The Race Officer will choose a course from the array of harbour racing marks that will take approximately an hour to complete usually finishing at the clubhouse line back at Itchenor in time for a pre supper drink at the bar.

The Sunbeams are a class of vintage wooden racing yachts, beautifully maintained by enthusiastic owners, dating from 1923.They have been sympathetically modernised throughout their long history and therefore retain their appeal as a fast racing yacht with performance second to none. Gayle Palmer is class captain for the Solent Sunbeam class and told Fine Sussex: “You don’t need a boat of your own, you don’t even need to have sailed before although it’s a big advantage. When we meet we’ll get an understanding of everyone’s abilities and hopefully get everyone on boats with the right mix of experience. It’s a safe pursuit, there’s no age limit, but you do

need to be reasonably active and will be asked to visit the foredeck from time to time. You’re part of the crew after all.

But it’s a sport that can easily be enjoyed by able-bodied men and women. We are always keen to look out for new crew, and even potential owners.”

And ‘enjoyed’ is the operative word, because Gayle Palmer also told us the feedback from those who take part is always positive. “People often come off the water and say what a wonderful experience it is. Particularly as we sail around an empty Chichester Harbour on an evening. It’s stunning. There are seals and birds and the boats sail beautifully.

Once folks have been for a sail they are often smitten! Plus, those of us who’ve been sailing a while all know what we’re doing, so you’re in good hands - and we like our social life too. Come and give it a try!” Those who can’t make Thursday evenings but who are still interested in joining in can race as one of the crews on Saturdays or Sundays. More competitive and with a focus on racing from and around Chichester Harbour, there are often options for crewing and helming.

Perhaps the Thursday race’s most appealing attribute is the sense of family and friendship among the regulars who take part. Gayle said it was one of the reasons she kept coming back in the early days. “I’ve made some really good friends and thoroughly enjoy our time together.

It’s competitive but all in good spirit. The most we race for is a bottle of wine on a Thursday and that usually gets drunk over dinner. We’re like a family and anyone who joins in gets a really warm welcome”.

Thursday evening Solent Sunbeam races run from May until September. They start at 7pm on the water and the sailing lasts for two hours followed by drinks and supper for those who wish to stay. For more information visit solentsunbeam. co.uk or call Gayle on 07769 746113 if you want to experience a classic racing yacht or want to take it further.

gsocial It’s a safe pursuit, there’s no age limit, but you do need to be reasonably active and will be asked to visit the foredeck from time to time

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Unlock a different sid with new sn

de of Petworth’s history napshot tours

Sneak into the rarely seen Petworth House stables Pop into the Servants’ Quarters for a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake in the Restaurant

Admire the views from the Ionic Rotunda

See if you can glimpse the in the parkland

fallow deer

With exclusive new tours and extended opening, find out what you can discover at Petworth House and Park on a Thursday and Friday

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ast month we brought you news that there’s now something for you to see and do, seven days a week at the glorious Petworth House and Park in West Sussex. Traditionally closed on a Thursday and Friday, this year the Pleasure Grounds, Shop and Restaurant (not the house) will be open seven days a week allowing you a chance to experience this beautiful place without the crowds.

You’ll also have the chance to see some rarely opened areas of the estate too. Snapshot tours running on a Thursday and Friday offer a glimpse into anything from the stables, attics, estate offices to a tour specialising in JMW Turner’s links with the house. These 45-minute tours promise to show you a different side of the estate and bring the story of Petworth to life. It’s just £5 per person and free for National Trust members (Thursday and Friday only).

You can find out more about the tours on our website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

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George Bell House at CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL

Pappardelle Osteria & Ristorante

41 High Street, Arundel, BN18 9AG Ristorante: 01903 882025 Osteria: 01903 882024 www.pappardelle.co.uk

A beautiful, eight bedroom house in the historic Cathedral grounds

A stay at George Bell House offers the convenience of a city centre location within the tranquil setting of the Cathedral precincts. An ideal location from which to explore the historic city of Chichester with its beautiful Cathedral, galleries and shops.

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Rooms to be booked in advance Limited parking available

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Bed & Breakfast All rooms en-suite

Situated in the heart of Arundel, Pappardelle aims to provide its customers with a place to spend their time feeling welcomed, relaxed and ultimately satisfied.

Serving the finest Italian food, wine and coffee and using only the best Italian and local produce, there is something for everyone. From a light bite, a 3 course meal or coffee and cake to sampling wine from our extensive range of Italian and New World varieties.

If you’re interested in a wide variety of vino come and sample our wine ‘flites’ and join our highly successful monthly Osteria Wine Tasting Club.

See our website for more details and info for upcoming events.

For further information regarding availability and tariffs please contact reservations on 01243 813586 or email bookings@chichestercathedral.org.uk

The Foresters Arms Inn

The Sreet, Graffham, Nr Petworth GU28 0QA 01798 867202

ALFRESCO DINING LIVE JAZZ

Friday 12th April 7.30 Smokestack - Blues Big toned harmonica and sophisticated slide guitar.

Paul Richards (guitarist) Friday 10th May 7.30 Classical, jazz, flamenco and South American genres

FISH n’ FIZZ £11.50

Every WEDNESDAY Choice of fish dishes with a complimentary glass of bubbly

In our sunny secluded garden

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TWO DINE FOR £29 Every THURSDAY Two Somerset rump steaks and a bottle of wine

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signature dish Lamb Rump on Mixed Bean and Chorizo Concass Serves 4 This spring lamb dish is great for dinner parties if you fancy a bit of WOW factor. The colours are a feast for the eyes and the flavours are enough to woo the taste buds of any food fanatic. Well worth the extra effort.

What you will need We are using tinned beans in this recipe to speed up the preparation process • • • • • • • • • •

140g kidney beans 140g broad beans 140g chickpeas 1 x red pepper (chopped into 1cm cubes) 140g chorizo (sliced into discs) Handful of pistachios, shell off Chopped chives to garnish 2 x tbsp brown sugar 3 x tbsp red wine vinegar 4 x 8 oz lamb rumps

What you need to do For the concass Cut your chorizo either into thin discs, cubes or strips. In a hot pan, flash-fry them to get the fat and oils running and to seal the chorizo. Next add your red pepper into the same pan and sweat off with a sprinkling of brown sugar and just a splash of red wine vinegar.

Reduce down by a quarter and taste.

While your chorizo and red pepper is reducing, put all your broad beans into a pot, cover with water and

bring to the boil. Once the water is boiling, immediately drain and run cold water over them to halt the cooking process. You want the beans to still have some bite.

Craig Baldwin

Head chef at the Foresters Arms in Graffham, Craig Baldwin, shares his take on a classic lamb roast

Drain your chickpeas and kidney beans. Wash them through a colander, removing as much excess water as possible. Add in the broad beans and throw into the chorizo and red pepper.

For the lamb (This can be done while the red pepper, vinegar and sugar are reducing) Have a pan heating and the oven ready at 200C. Score the top of your lamb rumps (where the fat is) and season all over with some olive oil, salt and cracked black pepper (you may need to ask your butcher to remove the skin from the rump before hand).

Now place your lamb rumps in the sizzling hot pan and turn regularly until they’re well browned all over. Then place in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. This will cook them so they are medium rare (roughly). Cook to preference.

Next it is important to leave the lamb to rest for around three to four minutes to ensure they retain their tenderness.

To serve Have some warm plates ready. First spoon on the mixed bean concass as a bed for the lamb. Sprinkle with a pinch of chopped chives. Slice the rumps into thumb-width sections.

Place all the lamb in one go on top of the concasse and they should look like a domino effect. Open a bottle of Crasto Douro and enjoy!

About Craig Craig Baldwin is the head chef of both the Arundel House Hotel and Restaurant and the Foresters Arms pub in Graffham, where you can enjoy his renowned lamb dish.

Craig grew up working in pubs in West Sussex and has followed his passion all the way to the top. French trained, he is now creating his own unique versions of modern classics as well as replicating well known favourites to the highest standards.

For more information visit forestersgraffham.co.uk

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A new restaurant in Brighton has opened at the city’s most iconic seafront hotel. James Hood went along and discovered a place with a varied menu for a diverse crowd - all with a sprinkling of casual coolness

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t recently refurbished the lobby, rooms and bar and it has also announced plans for a five-star spa coming later this year. Now, as if that wasn’t enough, The Grand in Brighton has unveiled the latest in the armoury that will position it as one of the pre-eminent places to stay, dine and indulge oneself in the country. It’s called GB1, it is the hotel’s brand new restaurant and you need to go.

Although I hate it when restaurants and bars in Sussex are compared to those in London (as though it’s unusual to have superb chefs and cocktail bartenders south of Esher), GB1 gives the capital city’s eateries a run for their money. And it is long overdue in the city by the sea.

Because one point that many Sussex restaurants have failed to address is that it’s actually cool to be casual. Until GB1 came along, it was hard to find somewhere with such exemplary food and drink in a contemporary yet relaxed setting. Here you can choose from a wideranging menu, which means you can pop in for pre-theatre cocktails and oysters or spend the whole evening enjoying the scallop popcorn snack followed by three or four courses. You would also be equally at home in your jeans and T (although avoid wearing your running gear if you can), or suited and booted. It feels like the kind of place big business is done, meanwhile on the table next door a girly, Sex and the City-style catchup is going on.

It’s not only the size of portions available that makes this restaurant suitable for a wide group of diners at different times of day, but the type of food on offer too. Although there’s a definite focus on seafood at GB1, the menu includes steak and chicken. Plus the chef also celebrates some of what Sussex has to offer in the form of lamb and pork. But if you love your scallops, salmon and lobster, this is the place for you. In fact, I cannot recommend the lobster burger highly enough - the perfect size, the perfect lobster patty, the perfect bun and a lobster claw on the side for those

who still enjoy a wrestle for the last bit of fleshy meat inside. If you’re daring enough, there’s even a clam martini on the (conversation-starting) cocktail list.

Something else that doesn’t come easy anymore is outstanding service. At GB1, nothing is too much trouble. Extending the warm welcome I received from the doorman of the hotel, the restaurant made us feel right at home instantly. A thorough explanation of the way it works came in handy - because the impressive central bar around which you can sit lends itself to dining for couples or smaller groups or those wanting a quick bite. While around the outside of the restaurant are your usual table and chair options.

But this is the beauty of dining at GB1 anything goes. If you feel like having a four course meal at the central seafood bar, go ahead. If you’re more comfortable overlooking the beach on a table, your wish is their command. It really doesn’t get much more relaxing, or welcoming.

It’s fair to say one of the defining features of this restaurant, as excellent as the food may be, is the impressive room in which it is based. Benefitting from the iconic hotel building’s impressive columns and high ceilings, GB1 feels grand. And from the larger features, to the finer things, so much care and attention has gone into creating somewhere for people who notice quirky, intricate details such as the rainy-effect lanterns on the walls and bobbly water glasses (which I am still hunting for to put in my own home).

It’s rare to find such a diverse restaurant.

One that welcomes you throughout the day and combines options for a cocktail and caviar with a full-scale dinner - and all without the staff faltering on service with a smile. Of course, I’ve neglected to mention the cliché of the glistening sea that GB1 overlooks. But so wonderful is this restaurant you probably won’t notice.

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selsey salad Executive chef from the Crab and Lobster in Sidlesham, Malcolm Goble passes on a recipe for fresh seafood – just in time for spring and summer

Crab and lobster salad What you will need • • • • • •

1 fresh, local crab (we recommend one from Selsey) 1 fresh, local lobster (we recommend one from Selsey) Avruga Caviar and Salmon Caviar Pink Fir potatoes Seasonal salad leaves Mayonnaise

For the mayonnaise • • • • • • • • •

Quarter pint of oil 2 eggs – yolks only 1 heaped tablespoon mustard 1 teaspoon salt black pepper 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 2 strands of fresh saffron Lemon juice Fresh parsley

What you need to do Softly poach the crab, chill and hand pick the flesh, which is then simply seasoned with Tabasco, Worcester Sauce, fresh lemon zest and chopped parsley. Lightly poach the lobster with the utmost respect. De-shell and remove the body of the lobster.

For the mayo, put the egg yolks into a basin with the mustard powder, pepper and salt. Mix together well, slowly add the oil beating with a hand whisk making sure it does not curdle and that is well mixed. Finally add vinegar, saffron and lemon juice. Sprinkle chopped parsley on the top and serve with Pink Fir potatoes seasoned with butter and seasonal salad leaves.

About Malcolm Goble Malcolm was trained locally at catering college and began his career with the Sussex Pub Group in 1998 at The Oaks, Arundel as Chef de Partie. He worked his way up to the position of head chef and then moved with the company to the Royal Oak, East Lavant. While Malcolm was working there the AA awarded the pub 1 rosette for its food. 1 rosette is awarded for basic techniques and producing dishes of sound quality and clarity of flavours using good, fresh ingredients.

Malcolm continued to work for the Sussex Pub Company before leaving in 2005.

The Crab & Lobster, Sidlesham, offered Malcolm the position of head chef in April 2010, having previously worked with the owner Sam Bakose. The Crab & Lobster was awarded 1 AA rosette for food when Sam and his wife Janet took over in 2007. Malcolm set himself the challenge of achieving 2 rosettes in three years and last year, he achieved his goal, receiving the recognition from the AA for the second time, an accolade that is unusual and highly respected within the industry.

The Crab & Lobster, Mill Lane, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NB 01243 641233 | enquiries@crab-lobster.co.uk

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The staff at The White Horse, Chilgrove, near Chichester tell us about Synchronicity, their latest wine of choice, created by friend and vineyard owner, Martin Meinert a charming, down to earth man with fantastic wine making skills and is one of the top boutique producers from SA.

About The White Horse

Martin Meinert

Our part of West Sussex is a lively place, a place where you and yours can bag a brace, for a trout patiently wait, watch a horse or horse-powered race, a theatre booking make, or of course, simply walk through the downs at your own leisurely pace. Whether you are a pursuit’s person, player, picnicker or passerby, the White Horse has the right rooms, beers, wines and food to suit your leisurely, fishing, shooting, racing or indeed theatrical attire. The pub is just seven miles from Goodwood and Chichester and sits on the edge of the South Downs and surrounding villages. We are just far enough out of the way to escape, yet just close enough to all when you need to play.

After graduating in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch as one of the top students in 1984, Martin Meinert, a customer and friend of The White Horse, became well known as the leading light behind the now world famous wine of Vergelegen.

Since 1997 he has concentrated all his energies and wine making skills on his family’s Devon Crest Vineyard in Stellenbosch’s Devon Valley, and wine making for his friend Ken Forrester, whose wines we also feature.

Martin’s approach is very terroir-based, with four wines being made. Devon Crest is a rich and elegant blend of Cabernet and Merlot from four different vineyard sites; Synchronicity, the flagship wine, is a low yielding vineyard selection from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinotage, which earns the greatest accolade. Single varietal Merlot and Pinotage complete the set. Martin is

The White Horse’s pub and private dining room are deservedly very highly praised and are backed by multi-Michelin awarded chefs and indeed prestigious young talents. Our 15 boutique countryside rooms are both spacious, comfortable and surprising, thatched roof hot-tubs accompany some rooms in the private Garden area! And our country gardens are both spacious and cared for and are perfect for all manner of countryside, music or marriage events.

It was once described as “like going round to your mate’s house where your mate’s mate happens to be a gourmet Chef and, you don’t have to help with the washing up!”

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Eight options for wining and dining this month.

Are you ready to order? pappardelle ristorante and osteria 41 High Street, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AG | 01903 882025/882024 Next Osteria Wine club is on 10th April sampling some fabulous wines from the Veneto Region of Italy, plus great bargains on offer: • Buy 4 bottles or more on the night of any wines tasted at that Wine Club at our cost price (plus VAT).

• Buy a ticket for the next 3 months and get the 4th month half price.

Other offers: • New Mini Menu for the little ones, everyday from 11.30am to 3.00pm.

• Buy 2 Breakfasts and get a coffee free with each.

• Toddler Club - Monday to Thursday, 3pm - 5pm - under 5’s drink from a selection of drinks for free.

• Cocktails - Friday and Saturday night, 2 Cocktails for £10.

See our website for more details and info on other events: pappardelle.co.uk

the burpham brasserie burphamcountryhouse.com | 01903 882160 Situated in the historic village of Burpham, this lovely old country house enjoys the splendour of the South Downs National Park. Sample our delicious seasonal menus that showcase fine Sussex produce, or enjoy our superb value daily 2 course specials at £16.

Open for Dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, as well as functions and weddings.

arundel house brasserie 11 High Street, Arundel, BN18 9AD | arundelhousearundel.co.uk | 01903 882136 A beautiful white-washed Georgian brasserie with five bedrooms in the heart of historic Arundel. Under new management since March 2012.

Open Tuesday – Sunday lunch and Tuesday – Saturday evening with a full a ’la carte and Prix Fixe menus of fresh, modernised classics and inventive dishes & perfect for a Champagne aperitif.

the foresters arms inn The Street, Graffham, near Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0QA | forestersgraffham.co.uk A relaxed pub with traditional simplicity, fresh ingredients cooked and presented with attention to detail and professional, friendly service. Elegant and simply decorated, unwind with a local ale or glass of wine in a sunny secluded garden. The menu is concise with British stalwarts and a nod to the Mediterranean.

With three cosy en-suite bedrooms in the converted stables and a delicious breakfast to set you up for a day of cycling or a leisurely stroll before returning for lunch!

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the angel hotel North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DN | theangelmidhurst.co.uk | 01730 812421 The feel is cozy and warm with inviting winter food, locally sourced and freshly prepared with a relaxed, professional service. An ideal location in the centre of Midhurst, a place to meet good friends, free car parking and the place to relax and enjoy a great lunch.

the white horse Chilgrove, Chichester, PO18 9HX | 01243 519444 Opening again on the 6th April, The White is just 7 miles from Chichester and sits on the edge of the South Downs.

Our Pub and Private Dining room and are backed by Multi Michelin award winning Chefs and prestigious young talents.

Our 15 boutique countryside rooms are both spacious, comfortable and surprising, with thatched roof hot-tubs accompany some rooms in the private Garden area! And our spacious country gardens are available for all manner of events.

The White’s new team has earned some notable praise in the past, with our favourite quote written by a certain Mr. Gill which we feel still sums up what you can expect from us: ‘It's like going round to your mate's house where your mate’s mate happens to be a gourmet Chef but you don’t have to help with the washing up!’

the white horse 2 The Square Storrington | whitehorsestorrington.com | 01903 745831 The White Horse Hotel is located in the heart of the South Downs in the village of Storrington.

Whether it’s for a celebration supper a light lunch or a fine coffee with freshly made shortbread biscuit you will fine a very warm welcome!

Join us for our seasonal menu of the day where all dishes are locally sourced and freshly prepared to order. Monday to Saturday lunch and from 6pm to 7pm.

Listed in the Sunday times as one of the top 20 restaurants with rooms!

halfway bridge Lodsworth, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9BP | halfwaybridge.co.uk | 01798 861281 Recently refurbished to a very high standard, this charming 17th century coaching inn is informal but eminently stylish set in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

The menu bursts with locally sourced ingredients, fish, game, traditional English and Mediterranean dishes along with 6 exquisite en-suite bedrooms if you want to say for longer. See our website for the latest special events and offers.

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Our education expert Jennifer Orgill explains why she believes music has become such an integral part of going to school and tells us the benefits it brings to your child’s development and future

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he importance and relevance of teaching music has been long been recognised. The Greek philosopher Aristotle stated: “Music has the power of forming the character and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young.” Many schools and teachers recognise the research and evidence that the teaching of music develops skills and improves overall academic progress and performance. It stimulates the imagination and creativity. Increasingly schools are developing musical experiences across the whole curriculum using local and national music projects and programmes and some schools are fortunate enough to have a specialist music teacher. Music in the curriculum gives children opportunities to develop their listening skills. It encourages them to develop their concentration skills, recalling information, memorising tunes and words. In addition, those children learning to play an instrument develop resilience and perseverance in mastering their instrument.

Literacy and language skills are also developed; the singing of songs encourages phonetic awareness and reading skills are strengthened not just through the repetition of words and rhyme but also through exposure to texts that are rich in vocabulary, imagery and emotion. It is arguably important that children learn songs from their own heritage and research is reflecting that young children are not familiar with the nursery rhymes and songs that were widely known a generation or two ago. Music is a precise and exact art and the learning of formal music encourages development of maths through spatial awareness. It is rhythmical and the notes that a musician reads, plays or writes are arranged in sub-divisions and consequently supports an understanding of fractions. The repetition of musical phrases encourages the recognition of sequences.

The National Curriculum music syllabus uses computer programs and so ICT skills are also developed. Participation in music lessons develops physical co-ordination and research has shown that it can result in improvement in handwriting. Some teachers use music in the classroom as brain gyms, giving the children a quick break from their learning whilst at the same time stimulating their brains so that they can return to their learning reinvigorated and energised.

awareness; encouraging global citizenship.

Music provides opportunities for children and adults to participate in their communities and even further field. Singing or playing with others requires collaboration and communication to work together as a team.

Some are able to develop their leadership skills by encouraging their peers or helping to arrange rehearsals etc. Participation in musical events, whether as a soloist or a member of a choir develops confidence and a sense of pride in themselves and others.

The formalised notation of music is universal and musical terms are generally written in Italian so musicians who can read music are able to share and play together a piece of music even if they do not speak the same language. As Hans Christian Andersen once said, “where words fail, music speaks.”

Using music to teach R.E, history and geography has a huge potential to open minds and understanding of other times and places. Throughout history, musicians have expressed their opinions of their political and social situations through music; some openly such as Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ and some more covertly such as Verde’s ‘Hebrew Slave Chorus.’ The reflection of public feeling and unity through music is expressed by Madonna when she sings, “Music brings the people together.”

Teaching children about music from the past and from different places develops an understanding of diversity and global

About Jennifer

Music should be taught because it not only encourages academic progress, developing creativity and stimulates our imagination; it should be taught because it provokes in us an instinctive, primal emotional response Would you like to live in a world without music? Learning music has value for all and not just children. The majority of people find music enjoyable and relaxing. Music should be taught because it not only encourages academic progress, developing creativity and stimulates our imagination; it should be taught because it provokes in us an instinctive, primal emotional response. This emotional response can give you a sense of beauty, stimulate our compassion, broadening our sensitivity to others and even awaken our spiritual awareness. Physically music has proven to slow brain waves, decrease blood pressure and pulse and relax muscles. You may have experienced this when you have sat down and relaxed to a piece of music, or sung a lullaby to a young child. Plato, another Greek philosopher, wrote ‘music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind and life to everything… without music, life would be an error.’

Jennifer Orgill runs her own business as a primary education consultant and tutor. Over many years as a primary teacher and senior leader she has developed an enthusiasm for assessment and the creative curriculum. She provides advice and coaching to schools, developing a stimulating curriculum that focuses on informative assessment strategies and learning skills to enable all students to achieve their potential. As a private tutor she is able to work closely with individual students, creating learning opportunities that are centred on their needs and learning style.

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musicinme Marking this month’s very musical Education section, we asked a Sussex teacher why music matters and how the lessons influence your child’s development

Goldi Novkovic Great Walstead School When and why did you decide to become a music teacher?

How do you make music fun/interesting?

I started teaching in 1984. Previously I’d enjoyed many years of performing in various ensembles and choirs as a child from singing at the Eisteddford Festival in Wales to playing with Hammonds Sauce Worlds Brass Band, touring various countries and entering competitions galore. I chose to teach rather than pursue a playing career as I wanted to give something back to the profession. I had experienced such an excellent quality of music teaching when I was at school. Also, there wasn’t much call for a tuba player back in the 1980s!

By using a variety of teaching methods, including movement where possible, and finding relevant cross-curricular links for a particular piece of music or topic.

What’s your approach to music at Great Walstead School?

I believe that music should be an inclusive experience to suit the ability and interests of each child. It should allow those with musical potential to shine, whilst not forgetting those that don’t necessarily play an instrument, especially if they enjoy listening to music and are good at expressing the effect it has upon them.

How important do you think music is for a child’s development?

Crucial. It transcends all barriers and allows for a child to be positively affected, emotionally, spiritually, physically and socially, as well as helping develop self-confidence.

What do you most enjoy about being a music teacher?

Watching the final polished performances of individuals or groups after all the effort they have put into rehearsing a piece from scratch, and knowing the progress that has been made. I also enjoy the interaction between the teacher and pupil, especially if the child has come up with even better ideas than the teacher or is inspired to take an idea further in composition work.

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Music should allow those with musical potential to shine, whilst not forgetting those that don’t necessarily play an instrument, especially if they enjoy listening to music Do you play an instrument or sing in a choir? If so what and where?

I am ashamed to say that I have not had the time to continue my performing career, but I have recently started an adult choir at the school, where parents and some staff come along to sing a variety of songs in preparation for a few concerts we have planned through the year, including singing with one of the children’s choirs.

However, I would like to have been a silent movie pianist back in the day.

What’s your favourite piece of music?

That’s a difficult question. It depends upon the time of day and mood I am in. So it can range from a smattering of Stevie Wonder to Vesti la Guibba by Leoncavallo. Basically a bit of everything I suppose. As I was a 70s child, I remember more of the pop songs from that era, so a bit of Disco, Glam Rock or The Carpenters. But not Punk.

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boarding school Jennifer Orgill explains what a modern-day boarding school is like and how you can prepare yourself and your children for the move

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or many of us our experiences of boarding schools are based on the literature that we read as a child. The boarding school experience portrayed in Harry Potter appeals to children and their sense of adventure.

For more mature readers their boarding school experiences may be associated with the cruelty that Jane Eyre was subjected to at her boarding school. Needless to say that today’s boarding schools are not like this and although they have more freedom to create their own curriculum to suit the needs of their students they also have to confirm to regulations and are supervised and inspected by OSTED just as any school.

One description of a boarding school I came across is a school with a hotel next to it.

This is a simplistic view but adequate in that it explains how the pupils’ school life is very similar to that of day schools but the pupils also live there with meals, laundry, and bedrooms, normally dormitories, provided.

Certainly the very first schools offered ‘bed and board.’ These schools were frequently attached to cathedrals and monasteries that were the only institutions offering an education to the sons of those parents wealthy enough to pay. One such school is Kings at Canterbury, which was established in 597AD. Many boarding schools have been providing an education initially for boys for centuries and as such have built up a strong relationship with some of the older universities which is seen to be an advantage by some when choosing a school for their children. In more recent times boarding schools were considered as an option for children of mobile families; whose parents may work abroad.

Boarding school pupils live on site and have access to study rooms, common rooms and are generally arranged into houses with a housemaster and mistress who fulfil a parental role offering guidance and support to the individual students in their care. They aim to make the students after school experiences homely and caring.

Pupils are encouraged to be independent by taking on responsibilities for their own belongings but also to support each other.

Some pupils have mentoring roles in which they support their peers. In turn the pupils learn to live with each other, gain understanding of each other, the similarities and differences and to respect these.

Many schools are set in beautiful rural environments and provide children with excellent facilities ranging from purpose built theatres, drama studios, sports halls and swimming pools. Class sizes are generally smaller than those of state schools and pupils have a tutor who they meet frequently and who supports them in their learning and pastoral care. The

school day is extended, allowing for sports, music and art to be taught more frequently than once a week. Sport in particular is taught daily and matches and competitions are regular events on Saturdays. Parents and carers are encouraged to attend matches, performances and other events.

There are many reasons why parents and carers chose boarding schools for their children and hopefully the child has been involved in the decision made and understand why that specific school has been chosen. This is true for any child who is about to start a new school.

In preparing a child for boarding school it is important for them to see this as a positive opportunity and certainly not as a punishment. Boarding schools arrange trial nights and induction days for pupils which they should if possible attend so that they become familiar with the school routines and environments as well as meeting other pupils and begin to establish friendships. further support your child by organising sleep overs with their friends, or a few days stay with relatives or even attending a Brownie or Cub camp so that they experience being away from home.

Parents and carers are also encouraged to make contact with one another and events for them are also arranged. Existing parents and carers are often a good source of information and guidance for new parents and carers; some schools have parents who accept this supporting role. Boarding schools will have an information pack and/ or handbook, these may also be on their web page, which you can use to answer any questions your children has about their new school. If there are questions that you cannot find the answer to, for example, your child may be worried about the dark, going to the toilet at night, or being homesick, then do contact the school to find out how they will deal with these issues.

Before your child goes to boarding school find out how pupils communicate with their parents and a carers and how often.

Discuss this with your child and encourage them to communicate openly with you.

Communicate regularly with your child; you may wish to send a postcard or letter in the post as well as using the internet and your PC or iPads. If you are worried about your child after speaking with them then contact their tutor and discuss this with them; they will be able to reassure you about your child but will also know to keep an eye on your child just in case there is an issue.

Life at boarding school may not be all midnight feasts and snakes in dungeons but they do offer a child a varied and well balanced educational experience.

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the music teacher Marcus Pashley, director of music at Cranleigh School and Cranleigh Preparatory School talks about the unique department they operate and why your child will benefit from their dedication to the subject

How important do you think music is for a child’s development?

I think it is absolutely crucial - music develops so many important fundamentals such as motor skills, co-ordination, creativity, self-discipline, independence, teamwork, cultural awareness… the list of positive benefits is endless.

What sets Cranleigh Music apart from other schools?

Three years ago we brought together the music departments of Cranleigh School and Cranleigh Preparatory School into a single faculty. The teaching team is therefore considerably larger than most schools and we can respond to the individual musical needs of each child as they enter Cranleigh at age 7, 11, 13 or 16.

What benefits have you noticed to this approach?

Our policy of instrumental specialism has enabled children as young as seven to have individual lessons with inspiring professional teachers dedicated solely to that instrument. Children also have access to excellent facilities across both schools. It will be wonderful in a few years’ time to see pupils leaving

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Cranleigh as highly accomplished musicians whose development we have nurtured from the beginning.

What do you most enjoy about being a director of music?

Seeing children get the music ‘bug’ and knowing that you have been part of that in some way. Also, leading a large, cohesive teaching team with such diverse musical talents is enormously rewarding.

How many staff work within Cranleigh Music?

There are 54 of us! Ten are full-time members of staff; including a head of prep school music, head of performance, music administrator, head of academic music, head of piano, head of strings, head of woodwind and brass, head of music technology, organist in residence, bandmaster and over 40 visiting teachers.

So is Cranleigh aiming to be specialist Music School?

Well, it’s true that quite a number of children who have been considering specialist music schools have come to Cranleigh because of what we offer, but no, our ethos is quite different. It is about the important role of music in the development of well-rounded individuals.

Musical ‘Cranleighans’ follow a wellbalanced academic curriculum and have a huge range of other creative and sporting interests. They have really busy lives!

What achievements of musicians at Cranleigh have you been most proud of?

Pupils achieve at their own level, and I get just as much satisfaction from seeing a nervous seven-year-old bravely singing a solo for the first time as an accomplished Sixth Former performing a concerto with a professional orchestra – it’s just different. It’s a great pleasure when pupils go on to study Music at University or College because you know music has become their passion.

What are the highlights of the music calendar each year?

There is at least one concert or competition every week, be it a pupil recital or part of the professional Concert Series. One highlight is the opportunity to perform major choral works; in March, 160 pupils from both Cranleigh and Cranleigh Prep joined with Cranleigh Choral Society and a professional orchestra to perform Mozart’s Requiem and Rutter’s ‘Mass of the Children’ at G-Live in Guildford – a fantastic experience.

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Although history plays a big part in making Lancing College an exceptional place to learn, so too do the opportunities available. That may be why music plays such a pivotal role in the success of the school’s pupils

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here has always been a rich musical seam running through Lancing College: from orchestral and choral works to, more recently, contemporary, jazz and rock music. The school’s musical heritage includes the composition of Britten’s cantata St Nicolas for its centenary and Pärt’s Triodion for its 150th anniversary.

Many distinguished musicians have passed through Lancing’s doors. The thriving Music School upholds the College’s long-established tradition of choral and orchestral music and provides an environment in which the most talented pupils aim for the highest standards. It houses teaching and rehearsal studios, a music library, a Sixth Form study area, a recital room and a computer suite, which is used extensively during evenings and weekends – and not just by GCSE and A Level music pupils. A team of 20 to 30 music scholars and award holders strengthen and support the work of this most diverse of music departments. The opportunities for Lancing musicians to develop and flourish are second to none, and are as many and varied as one would find at any of the best non-specialist music schools. The 250 to 300 instrumental, singing, composition and theory lessons that take place each week provide the bed-rock of our work with talented young musicians – that, and the ever-soslightly eccentric and relaxed environment that is Lancing College Music School.

provides all pupils with opportunities to perform - in the highly regarded lunchtime concert series, the many and varied evening concerts and recitals, the House Music Competition, the summer rock concert in the open-air theatre and at prestigious venues outside the College. For the really keen to the casual musician there is a constant variety of workshops and masterclasses, lessons and rehearsals. From contemporary music composition to the remarkable Choral Evensong excursions by the choir to many of Britain’s finest cathedrals, there is something for everyone – and many try everything!

Some pupils only start to play an instrument after their arrival at the school and go on to achieve great success.

Everyone is encouraged to make music, regardless of ability, and the College

Contact the Admissions Office for further information or to request a prospectus on 01273 465805, email admissions@lancing.org.uk or visit lancingcollege.co.uk

The thriving Music School upholds the College’s longestablished tradition of choral and orchestral music and provides an environment in which the most talented pupils aim for the highest standards The College hosts open mornings in May and October and also encourages individual visits by families throughout the year. Music and Choral Scholarships are available for Years 9 and 12 and a prestigious organ scholarship is available for one Year 12 pupil.

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music matters A symphony of choirs and concerts – music at Hurstpierpoint College is as fundamental as the times table. Here we find out about why the subject is so important for the school and its pupils

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urstpierpoint College has a flourishing Music School, led in the Senior School by director of music, Neil Matthews and over 160 pupils in the Senior School and Sixth form take individual singing or instrumental lessons.

The Senior School has a choir of 140 pupils and Chamber Choir of 20. In addition, the full School Orchestra, Jazz Band, Quartets, Baroque and various other ensembles perform regularly in either the 200 seat Music School or the 600 seat College Chapel. Each term Hurst musicians have many opportunities to perform – from the jazz and rock evenings to the more acoustic ‘Hurst Unplugged’ concerts, as well as concerts by the music scholars, a Solo Music Competition and the hotly contested House Music Competition, in which the entire school takes part with an ensemble piece and the popular ‘House Shout’ that involves every pupil. The annual school musical, this year Sunset Boulevard, gives many aspiring musicians the opportunity to tackle a singing role or to play an instrument in the band.

The College’s Chamber Choir regularly performs at major cathedrals and has an annual residence at the Anglican Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham, singing services at the National Pilgrimage to some 2000 people. Our musicians have visited South Africa, California and, most recently, New England and New York City where the choir sang at the magnificent and prestigious Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. A choral society of parents and friends now thrives. Society members have performed major choral and orchestral works at the end of each term for the past three years; their most recent performances

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under the baton of Hurst’s director of music, Neil Matthews, being Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man and Durufle’s Requiem, all accompanied by the Kent Sinfonia.

Our musicians have visited South Africa, California and, most recently, New England and New York City where the choir sang at the magnificent and prestigious Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Away from the campus, recent highlights include public performances for the Hurstpierpoint Festival, an Upper Sixth Recital at the Masonic Centre in Brighton, a performance by the Baroque Ensemble in All Saints’ Church, Lindfield, and a number of lunchtime Jazz Concerts in various community venues. Held each summer, at the end of term, the open air concert ‘Hurst’n’Brie’, is a quintessential Hurst event as musicians let their hair down and entertain the whole school with their favourite music. Music Scholarships are available at any stage in the prep school and at 13+ and 16+ in the senior school.

Increasing numbers of sixth formers are studying Music or Music Technology at university and last summer one of our Sixth form musical high fliers won a Choral Scholarship at St Peter’s College, Oxford where she is reading Music.

For more information visit hppc.co.uk or call 01273 836936

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boarding school Sally Rose, house mistress at Sutton Valence School in Kent, answers your questions on boarding and tells us it’s a great way to prepare your children for the wider world What is boarding like at Sutton Valence School?

Boarding at Sutton Valence is a special, rewarding and life changing experience.

It can be seen as a hugely important stepping stone between home and the outside world, and our flexibility means that individual needs can easily be catered for. It is a genuine joy to see how the children blossom and flourish during their time in our care, and to observe how they form friendships that will last a lifetime.

manners and work ethic, as well as a little tough love. All combined with a readily available ear when they need to talk. In addition, the accommodation is conducive to work and play. I like to think of it as a home from home.

What are the different boarding options available at Sutton Valence?

There are four boarding houses, each with its own character. We offer full and part time boarding, plus flexi boarding too, which is always very popular.

swimming pool, floodlit Astroturf pitches, tennis courts, extensive rugby pitches, the Baughan Theatre, the music school and the dance school.

How do pupils spend their time once the school day is over?

Academically, the structure of the day and fixed prep times ensure that pupils sit down every weekday to work. In their leisure time, boarders have the use of all the facilities and organised activities, such as film nights, themed supper evenings and weekend trips.

What do you feel are some of the main benefits of boarding?

House staff replicate a positive family and home life that parents recognise. That includes high expectations of behaviour, manners and work ethic, as well as a little tough love.

All combined with a readily available ear

What is the house system?

What does your role involve?

What facilities do you have at Sutton Valence School?

Socially, it provides opportunities for close friendships and mixing with pupils of all ages. It brings a sense of belonging within the school community. Academically, it helps to instil a good work ethic and with tutors on hand to support their learning, can mean an improvement in their grades.

Overall, boarding encourages children to get involved, makes them responsible for themselves and others and helps them to stand on their own two feet, all of which is preparation for university and life.

The facilities are exceptional and cater for everyone and every need; The Bannister Athletics Track, indoor

Sutton Valence School accepts pupils from age 11 to 18. For more information visit svs.org.uk

All the house staff, myself included, strive to replicate a positive family and home life that parents recognise. That includes high expectations of behaviour,

Our house system makes certain that traditions are passed down, that the younger pupils are cared for and that they have older pupils to look up to.

Having a traditional vertical houses system this engenders allegiance and loyalty to a pupil’s house, which feeds a healthy rivalry and delight in their collective success.

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OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2013 FOR YEAR 7, YEAR 9 AND SIXTH FORM ENTRY Christ’s Hospital is a unique and totally remarkable independent school. You’ve really got to see it to believe it.

Behind the outstanding architecture, the worldclass facilities and the electric atmosphere, you’ll find pupils from all walks of life achieving and exceeding their potential.

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING A SCHOOL CONSIDER CHRIST’S HOSPITAL. AN INDEPENDENT CO-EDUCATIONAL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL RIGHT IN THE HEART OF SUSSEX.

Our Open Mornings are designed to give you a flavour of what CH is really like and to meet pupils and staff. Full details are available by visiting the School’s website or by contacting the Admissions team.

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meet the head We spoke to John Franklin to find out what makes Christ’s Hospital a ‘school like no other’ community and offers our pupils unique opportunities as we prepare them to take their place in the modern world.

Every child deserves the best possible education and far too many young Britons fail to achieve their full potential, which is a tragedy for both them and the future of this country Which aspect of your school are you most proud of?

How would you describe your school’s ethos?

Christ’s Hospital is in many ways unique, offering an independent education of the highest calibre to children with academic potential, from all walks of life in a caring, boarding and day environment.

Pupils’ fees are assessed according to family income, so that it is a child’s ability and potential to benefit from a Christ’s Hospital education that determines their selection. This results in a social and cultural diversity that enriches our school

The pupils. Christ’s Hospital prides itself on the outstanding young men and women who move on each year. Friendly, forthright and entirely unpretentious, our school leavers take with them the confidence and the skills that they will need to achieve success at university and to make a worthwhile contribution to society in later life.

What is your school’s USP? The most obvious is the Tudor uniform which is worn with great pride by our pupils. However it is not the Tudor uniform or Band Parade, but our charitable mission, which allows us to provide a transformational education for children in need.

What were your favourite lessons?

English literature has always been my favourite subject, although I did quite like studying 18th and 19th Century French poetry.

If you hadn’t become a teacher, what would you have done instead?

I would have liked to have been a journalist, but both my parents were in educational and I suspect that teaching is in my blood.

What would you do to improve the education system?

Take whatever steps were necessary to resolve the issues currently facing state education in Britain. Every child deserves the best possible education and far too many young Britons fail to achieve their full potential, which is a tragedy for both them and the future of this country.

What extra curricular activities are there?

The majority of our teaching staff reside at Christ’s Hospital and are involved in many aspects of school life. From 7:00am until late, running classes; providing sporting, artistic, cultural and spiritual direction; monitoring prep; offering a listening ear. This commitment benefits day and boarding pupils to an equal degree and enables CH to offer its pupils a wide co-curricular programme after lessons. Currently pupils have over 60 clubs and activities on offer.

For more information visit christs-hospital.org.uk

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soundof music Annette Williamson from Sompting Abbotts tells us the extent to which music is part of the school’s curriculum and why it benefits the learning environment and the pupils

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t Sompting Abbotts, we are delighted that two of our most talented musicians, Anna Chalmers and Jade Harvey, have been accepted at Brighton College on Music scholarships, where they can pursue their musical gifts as flautist and cellist respectively as well as continue with their piano studies.

At Sompting Abbotts we endeavour to nurture whatever talent the children have with an impressive variety of musical activities. We have a thriving string group, led by Miss Ellie Blackshaw who is one of our visiting peripatetic staff.

Children as young as three years old who are studying either Violin or Cello are encouraged to join in with this group.

The children rehearse weekly leading up to concerts and develop confidence playing in front of an audience.

Older children who play woodwind and brass instruments form part of a Band that plays for functions such as our Strawberry Tea and Summer Concert. We also have a dedicated group of recorder players of all levels who volunteer to play in weekly assemblies. Our flute groups, under the direction of Mrs Marion Peskett, perform regularly for charity concerts in the local community. Children are encouraged at every opportunity to play in front of others, either in assemblies, the carol service, lunchtime and teatime concerts. In addition there are choirs for boys, girls, juniors and seniors which rehearse towards events and various groups of children sing for one of the local residential homes every Christmas. Recently our Chamber Group performed at a lunchtime concert at West Blatchington Parish Church in Hove to

a delighted audience who commented on the childrens’ impressive skills on their instruments. The programme included two well-known works by Elgar, Chanson de Matin and Salut d’amour.

Music enhances a child’s overall experience at our school and we are privileged to hear the sound of trumpets, flutes, guitars, pianos early in the morning, through the day and after school Music enhances a child’s overall experience at our school and we are privileged to hear the sound of trumpets, flutes, guitars, pianos early in the morning, through the day and after school providing a delightful backdrop to the learning environment. I have spent the past 30 years developing the Music Department at Sompting Abbotts and I feel that it has been a most worthwhile experience. I have really enjoyed working with so many gifted children who hopefully go on to enjoy music in their future schools and later in life in their leisure time. Many of our past pupils are pursuing musical careers and a few have appeared on television and played at Music Festivals in Great Britain and around the world.

I derive immense satisfaction knowing that they started in our assembly room singing in the choir, performing in one of our musicals or playing musical instruments during their time here.

Annette Williamson is director of music at Sompting Abbotts. For more information visit somptingabbotts.com

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You are warmly invited to our Senior School Open Morning Saturday 11 May 2013 9.30am to noon (Entry at 13 and 16) HMC – Day, weekly and full boarding Boys and girls 13 to 18

To register please contact: admissions@bedes.org T 01323 843252 or online at bedes.org/openmorning Bede’s Senior School Upper Dicker, Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3QH

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meet the head We chat to the headmaster at Bede’s Senior School, Dr Richard Maloney, about his approach to education at the school creative thinking is central to the educational process. Being reflective and the willingness to experiment is at the core of a creative culture. When those ingredients are combined with rigour, supported by outstanding professional knowledge, the learning experience is hugely powerful for every individual.

Moreover, young people need the opportunity to experiment, to embrace responsibility, to lead, succeed, and because we learn from adversity, venture beyond where they are comfortable.

And ultimately, through a full and active involvement in school life they flourish as human beings. Most importantly, these enriching experiences are open to everyone and not just an elite few.

What makes your school so special?

Its liveliness and creativity. Our aim is to inspire young people to achieve in every aspect of their education. To achieve this, we place the individual and their passions at the heart of our work and ensure pupils have a chance to experiment and specialise. We want every young person to make an outstanding contribution to their communities and, in time, to society at large. Uniquely amongst independent schools, we combine academic rigour with breadth in our pupil body. Therefore, we don’t seek to ‘top-slice’ our intake or educate an identikit child but instead aspire for cultural and intellectual diversity in the school. It is our variety that gives Bede’s its extraordinary energy.

What’s your approach to education at Bede’s?

Our core philosophy is that education is values-led rather than driven solely by processes or outcomes that treat young people as means rather than ends. Certainly, we ask our pupils to work hard in the classroom but believe

What advantages do you think an independent school can give a young person?

Our pupils are encouraged to go beyond their academic successes to develop as whole people. We provide young people with educational and cultural experiences that liberate their creativity and talents, giving them the self-confidence that they can identify pathways to future success.

Do you do any teaching?

If so, what?

Yes, it is the very best part of my week; after all, teaching is why I came into the profession. This year I teach Political Ideologies to an Upper Sixth A Level Politics group.

What do you most enjoy about being a head teacher?

The variety.

If you could be the education minister for a day, what is the one thing you would change?

I would change more than just one thing!

For more information visit bedes.org

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go co-ed ? should

your kids

Whether a single sex or a co-educational learning environment is best for pupils has been debated for decades. Here, headteachers from two different schools explain the benefits of both

Tim Cannell Head Master at The Prebendal School for boys and girls, Chichester There is great debate between the pros and cons of single sex and coeducation. Head teachers of single sex schools will often cite that children in their schools perform better. This is a dangerous claim and can be misleading because often these schools are academically selective at entry therefore making useful comparisons difficult.

For me, education is more than exam results. It is holistic. It should be about preparing children for the world in which they are to be a part of and will contribute to. Real education is about the values that underpin our lives, the understanding of others and the ability to contribute fully to the society in which we live.

Co-educational schools are a reflection of that society, a society that values the contribution of others regardless of gender, race or any other cultural differences. Co-educational schools are places where children learn to work with those around them, have friends of the opposite sex, celebrate the successes of others and understand that each of us has strengths and weaknesses and value each other for who we are. If these values can then be translated into society as a whole the world would be a better place.

The Prebendal School is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged three to 13. For more information go to prebendalschool.org.uk

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Ann Aughwane Headmistress at Burgess Hill School for Girls To fully appreciate what is special about a girls’ school you really need to visit one and talk to the girls themselves. They will impress you with their confidence and independence; the environment enables and encourages them to ‘be themselves’ and to see no barrier to what they can do and achieve. Girls thrive in an atmosphere where it is the norm to work hard, they take up opportunities to develop their talents and learn new skills.

Ultimately there are no differences in what girls and boys can learn, but there are big differences in the best way to teach them. Single-sex schools expand girls’ educational horizons; girls explore topics and opportunities they would otherwise miss. The evidence shows that single-sex schools break down gender stereotypes; girls become more competitive, boys become more collaborative. For example, girls who attend single-sex schools are more likely to participate in competitive sports than girls at co-ed schools. In October the Institute of Physics published research showing that girls from singlesex schools are almost 2.5 times more likely to study Physics A Level than girls who attend co-ed schools (maintained sector) whilst research by the Girls’ Schools Association shows that girls in independent girls’ schools are three times more likely than girls nationally (maintained and independent sectors) to study Physics at A Level. On some parameters - such as attention span – the differences between a same-age girl and same-age boy are larger than differences between, say, a seven-yearold girl and a nine-year-old girl and in trying to teach both in the same classroom inevitably compromises are made. In a girls’ school we are better able to tailor teaching and learning opportunities to suit the needs of the girls and they simply thrive on it. To use a well-worn phrase, seeing is believing, and I have the privilege of seeing the benefits in everything that the girls do and achieve.

For more information visit burgesshill-school.com

excellenceinmusic At The Prebendal School in Chichester, music forms the foundation of pupils’ learning, helping them to develop discipline, excel in areas they show skill and enjoy their education

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teeped in tradition, The Prebendal School in Chichester has developed an enviable reputation for musical excellence.

From the moment a child enters to the point of moving on, the school encourages a love of music and the boys and girls make full use of the opportunities that over 20 weekly ensembles and musical activities offer. Making music starts at an early age as the Pre-Prep department has its own music co-ordinator, an orchestra, choir and recorder ensembles.

In addition to showcase concerts, there are regular informal concerts, a House Singing Competition and an Inter House Music Competition. The School buzzes with enthusiasm and commitment, as pupils get involved in the two orchestras, two concert bands, a jazz ensemble and five choirs. Each week the School’s orchestras and choirs lead the worship at the services, two of which are held in Chichester Cathedral itself. In the last nine years over 90 Prebendalians have secured music awards to many of the country’s leading schools and there are a number of Prebendal musicians currently working in the profession.

for over 500 years. The choristers are boarders who sing at services almost every day in the Cathedral. Their regular singing leads to invitations to give concerts both at home and abroad.

The Prebendal School has also educated the choristers of Chichester Cathedral

For more information about The Prebendal School visit prebendalschool.org.uk

The School buzzes with enthusiasm and commitment, as pupils get involved in the two orchestras, two concert bands, a jazz ensemble and five choirs The Choir broadcasts each year and is about to release a new CD on the Herald label. As well as their singing, the choristers take a full and active part in the life of the School. They have piano lessons, which are provided free of charge, and are expected to learn at least one other instrument. Most choristers achieve major music scholarships to their senior schools. Informal assessments for the Cathedral Choir are held throughout the year and boys aged six to eight are welcome to come along.

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orangeryVs conservatory

What’s in a name? We take a look at the differences between the two and explain how you know which is right for you and your home

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t would seem that nowadays the ultimate in the home improvement fashion stakes is to have an orangery, as opposed to a conservatory. ‘Orangery’ gives an impression of stately homes with Capability Browninspired pastoral vistas, whilst perhaps you would find a conservatory adjoining a Victorian town villa. However, today the two terms appear to be interchangeable, so is there really any difference between them?

Well actually there is – from a historical perspective, where the two buildings were quite different in appearance and construction. A common purpose though was the cultivation of delicate plants – including citrus fruit such as Oranges – indoors all year round. So let’s investigate how fruit has come to have such an important place in modern architecture.

As early as 1545 an orangery was built in Padua, Italy. Although unheated it was used for the cultivation of citrus fruits, hence it’s name. However, alternative theories about nomenclature exist, one being the arrival of William of Orange 1650 – 1708 to assume the throne of England as King William III. He built a few at country houses and perhaps the structure had no real name until then, so the combination of the cultivation of citrus fruits – combined with his title could perhaps have combined to provide the definitive term.

The conservatory appeared at around the same time and for exactly the same purpose but on a smaller scale. The difference between the two was that the conservatory was formed off a side wall of a property (usually not more than 50% of the wall) and was more readily seen as a ‘lean-to’ structure with more glass and a simple sloping roof allowing the ladies to cultivate plants directly from their lounges without going outside. The orangery had more brickwork for strength, due to its larger size and was square in appearance. It was designed either to be independent of the house or as

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a long part of one side with a roof lantern completing the look. The orangery’s greater size allowed a multitude of plants, fruits and vegetables to be grown year round while the conservatory was eventually used more and more for the production and sustenance of decorative plants.

So which is right for you? Start by asking some probing questions: What do you want it for? How are you going to use it? Is it to be used daily? Which way will it face? Get these basics right and a plan begins to take shape. The good news is you can usually build a conservatory or orangery without planning or building permission, subject to certain rules. Generally classed as ‘temporary structures’, building a conservatory or orangery allows you to ‘extend’ your home cost-effectively. Whichever you choose you cannot remove the wall or door between your home and your new room unless you obtain planning or building permission (which is mainly due to possible additional heat loss) but this is not usually a difficult process for any professional company.

Cost can be an important factor in your choice. A conservatory will always be less to build than an orangery whilst a full extension will add a little more to this. A reputable company will give free estimates.

One such local company is County – The Home Improvers who have showrooms in Heathfield, Tunbridge Wells, Hailsham and

Haywards Heath. They have a wide range of styles to choose from – traditional wood and aluminium through to modern maintenancefree timber-effect PVC (in any colour!) so true and unbiased advice can be given.

County offers a complete planning and design process, taking care of any consent issues that may affect your home. They provide you with a design and photo-realistic illustration showing what your new conservatory or orangery will look like when it’s in place. They subsequently undertake all works from digging footings, laying brickwork through to final erection of the conservatory or orangery itself. The project is then completed by their skilled tradesmen: electrical wiring, plumbing, heating, plastering and flooring. Finishing touches supplied by County include blinds and awnings, solar controlled glass and climate control, to give you – and your plants – a comfortable living space that is useable all year round, whatever the weather.

For free advice and more information on the wide range of home improvement products available from County – The Home Improvers, either phone free on 0800 5426102 or visit their website thecountygroup.co.uk. For a free downloadable guide book on conservatories and orangeries visit thecountygroup.co.uk/guides

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Our feature on amazing pools around the world might have inspired you to get your own. So, this month our interiors expert Katrina Smith talks pool shopping, including images from Crosdil Leisure

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client of mine recently asked my opinion on a) whether to have a swimming pool and b) where to put it. She and her husband weren’t too fussed about it themselves, but their two teenage daughters really wanted one. Only problem was that they had absolutely no idea what to look for or where to begin. One of the first things to consider was should they have a submerged pool or an above ground pool? An above ground pool is not permanent. It can move with you if you decide to move house. An above ground pool is also less expensive.

On the down side they are not as attractive. You are also limited in design – usually rectangular or circular. However if you are unsure about whether you want a pool, and are doing it just for the kids, this might perhaps be the option for you. Once the kids have left home you can rid yourself of the pool.

Submerged pools are by far the more popular. They are however expensive. You will need a contractor to design the pool and to build it.

There are lots of different shapes and sizes you can choose from. If you have decided on a submerged pool you now have lots more choices to make. What shape would you like?

Lots of curves? A rectangular pool with curved corners? Perhaps you would like it to look like it belongs in the Bahamas – adding rocks and waterfalls, add some tropical plants and you can be sipping cocktails beside the pool in Horsham! One of the first things to consider is size – you need a large enough garden to accommodate the pool and have room for seating as well as a barbecue area. Safety is a huge consideration, prior to starting my interior design business nine years ago I worked for

a tour operator. I travelled around the world checking the safety elements of hotels - one main area being their swimming pools and surroundings – you must consider the ground or floor around your pool. This should be a non-slippery surface. Ensure that any guests you have over for swim parties are aware of the water depth.

If you have young children then you really must have a fence constructed around your pool with a locked gate.

Safety fences come in many sizes and colours and do not need to detract from the overall look of your pool.

Next you want to choose your poolside furniture. Loungers are great for relaxing, reading or for simply soaking up the sun. If you fancy dining by the pool, then there is a vast collection of different dining sets, whether you are looking for wrought iron, rattan, wooden or aluminium, there is something on the high street for everyone. If you don’t want to have to put it away every year once the summer is over, then look for all weather dining sets. You can extend the pool season by having a glazed enclosure. Friends of ours have one, and they are able to use their pool from around April to October. When it gets too hot they can slide back the enclosure to make an open-air pool.

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The building can be a detached structure within the garden or an extension of your house. You can also have changing rooms and perhaps even a spa incorporated. Above all, look at having the right pool for your family’s lifestyle. And jump in!

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No matter what type of property you’d like to live in, you might be surprised to learn it could be built for you. Find the right plot of land and a trusted, traditional builder and you could live in a home that’s truly your own, says Chiverton’s Simon Lewis

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ave you ever thought about what your dream home looks like, or maybe even searched for it on the internet or through the windows of estate agents?

If the answer is yes, you’ll be pleased to know that dream could be come a reality.

But rather than scour the land like much of the population, why not build your own to your precise specification? Because with the help of a reputable architect and building contractor, you can create somewhere that fits your own lifestyle and as, Simon Lewis from traditional building company Chiverton told us, it could be more unique than you think. Here he passes on the reasons why building your own home could be a very good move.

Location, location, location Build your own home and you get to pick where it will be. This has numerous benefits including being well connected to transport links, schools, local amenities or - if you prefer - being close to nothing at all, living peacefully in the heart of the countryside. Simon told Fine Sussex: “Choosing your own location is one of the major benefits of building your own home. There obviously has to be available land, but many of our clients will choose an existing home that might be run-down and demolish it before starting again. Once you’ve found the land, you also get to choose the position of the home when it is built, which can also brings its own advantages. For example you could orientate the garden and entrance wherever you want and ensure a particular side is south-facing.”

A home, made to order Those of you who’ve searched for a home to buy will know how it goes. You might think you’ve found your dream cottage or mock tudor mansion when you’re standing outside, but on the inside things go downhill quickly. There’s either too few bathrooms or too much garden space for you to maintain. Maybe there’s no fireplace, no downstairs cloakroom or the library just won’t house your complete works of Shakespeare. Building your own home eliminates the home hunting process and much of the hassle that comes with it.

“Building a home for our clients ensures they get exactly what they want. Whether that’s a built-in wine rack in the kitchen, a walk-in wardrobe or a fully equipped gym, every last detail can be incorporated.”

A good fit Not only can the home you have built be designed and constructed to your exact requirements in terms of size, it can also be a perfect fit when it comes to your own personal style. “I think a

lot of people think that a new home is quite generic. But the style of the homes we build reflect the wishes of our clients. Some people love to have a modern home that is contemporary, simple and minimalist. Others will want a traditional look with specific features.

Whether it’s a thatch roof cottage or an imposing georgian mansion, we can build something that is exactly what they are looking for. It can be a personal statement.

It’s a misconception that brand new homes lack character”, Simon added.

A new home is an efficient home Building a new property can mean that all the latest requirements for sustainability are taken into account. For home owners this can create long-term benefits for the future, including lower energy costs and improved insulation. It’s also a popular choice for the environmentally conscious, as new build homes can be equipped with the latest technology that turns alternative energy sources into heat or power for the home.

People think a new home is quite generic. But the style of the homes we build reflect the wishes of our clients. Some people want a modern home that is contemporary, simple and minimalist. Others will want a traditional look with specific features Less work for you A new home will mean there is less need for renovations and costly improvements that are common with older properties. As Simon added, this can be a major draw for people looking to build their own home.

“With a home that has been built for you, it will be 20 years before you have to do anything to it, roughly speaking. That means no nasty surprises when the roof leaks or gutters need replacing. And it’s not just the exterior or structure that’s new.

Many people love the idea of having new heating, water and electricity systems not to mention installing entertainment facilities and all the latest mod-cons.”

Traditional building company Chiverton has developed a reputation for excellent construction management over more than 60 years. The business undertakes projects in the residential and commercial markets and prides itself on producing work of exceptionally high standards. For more information visit eachiverton.co.uk or call 01243 865771.

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the business benefits of

working with charities Greg Mahon, regional director at investment management firm Rathbones, explains why being generous with your time and money can be beneficial to those in need and your own company

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bring. A partner charity can also benefit from employee time, pro bono expertise, meeting and event-hosting space, and a better understanding of the corporate world, with long-term benefits for fundraising. Charities can also reap the benefits from co-promotion: one high profile example is the partnership between M&S and Breast Cancer Awareness. Partnerships between companies and charities are usually good for both parties as long as communication between the two parties is clear and expectations are reasonable.

However, there can be problems if one of the partners has problems and suffers reputational damage. This rubs both ways and can be toxic for companies as well as charities: the companies who supported the Lance Armstrong Foundation may now regret their choice of partner.

he difficult economic climate has put significant pressure on charities, with lower donations from the public exacerbated by a fall in financial income from their existing assets. As a result, many organisations have had to reduce their charitable work or even close down altogether. This often results in difficulty or distress for their beneficiaries. To bridge the shortfalls, many charities are turning to corporates for funding and it also appears that charity support from local businesses is on the rise. So why are companies, whether international or local, increasingly working with charities and what are the benefits of this?

Association with the right charity can be a huge positive for companies. Charity brands can be widely recognised and linked to values and concepts that people empathise with and respect – values that corporate brands sometimes struggle to personify. A good partnership will demonstrate an alignment of values, offer exposure to a different or wider audience and enrich the company’s relationship with its ‘local’ community. Companies have long been aware of the benefits of good PR and the reputational damage when things go wrong, but the evolution of social media and rolling news coverage have greatly increased the importance of having a strong and genuine engagement with the community. Since the financial industry’s (self-inflicted) travails, corporates are more conscious than ever of their actions, not only in being responsible and well-managed, but also in their

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broader activities, which can shape public perception of them. Good partnerships between charities and companies are mutually beneficial: it’s not just about paying lip-service to corporate social responsibility policies, but integrating the business into the community, which is, after all, where its customers, suppliers and employees are drawn from.

For charities, corporate partnership clearly offers financial support. Many companies have charities of the year, goodwill budgets, their own charitable foundations and the charity fundraising by employees, which companies often match.

But financial support is only one of the benefits that working with a company can

Charities and companies are part of the same community and partnerships between them can be rewarding for both parties as well as the charities’ beneficiaries and wider society. The increased links between the corporate and charity sectors is one of the good things to come out of the financial crisis.

Rathbones has been working with charities for over a century and currently manages £2 billion worth of investments on behalf of over 900 charitable organisations (as at 31 December 2012).

From managing charity funds to providing training for charities, the firm has a longstanding commitment to the sector.

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Whether it’s forming your company or the cash you need to set aside for the Inland Revenue, Dan Hobbs from Spofforths passes on vital knowledge about tax and establishing your business

Forming a company When starting a new business a key consideration is the choice of business structure. Most new businesses will either start as an unincorporated sole trader/partnership or a limited company. Limited companies have become more and more popular over recent years thanks to a reduction in associated compliance and a favourable tax regime. Many individuals will find that operating their business through a limited company will reduce their overall tax liabilities, sometimes significantly.

There is a perception that operating a company is far more complicated than simply setting up as a sole trader. Whilst there is more paperwork and compliance when operating a company, simplifications in company law and accounting standards have reduced this to a certain extent. As well as the potential tax savings a limited company has a number of other benefits.

Perhaps one of the most important benefits of a company is the limited liability it offers its members. A company is a legal entity in its own right and as such is accountable for its own successes and failures. Provided that a company is run properly, its members are protected from liabilities in the event the company fails. There is no such protection for unincorporated businesses which are not distinguished from the individual owners.

When starting a new business it is generally advisable to seek advice from an accountant on the best business structure to suit your specific needs and to ask them to set-up the Company to ensure that all relevant compliance issues are properly dealt with.

Registering with Companies House Companies House is the government organisation in charge of registering and overseeing companies within the UK. Anyone wishing to form a company must register it with Companies House. Forming a company is relatively straight forward.

The increasing popularity has led to a number of low-cost online formation agents. However these services usually provide only the most basic elements and offer no advice. When considering forming a company advice should be taken from an accountant or other appropriate professional that can advise whether it is the right option. Most accountants and solicitors offer a company formation service, where they will also give advice on issues such as share ownership, directors and the registered office. Once a company has been formed it is important

to ensure the public record is kept upto-date. This is a legal requirement for all companies and there can be fines if certain documents are not filed on time.

In addition to notifying Companies House of changes that occur during the year, it necessary for companies to file annual accounts and an annual return, which confirms the records held on the public register. Some businesses are put off by the thought of having their accounts on public record. However, small companies need only file very basic accounts. Crucially small company accounts need not show any details of the company’s turnover, costs or profit.

Most companies with turnover of less than £6.5m will be small. Although the accounts that are filed on public record may be basic, all companies are required to prepare full accounts every year for its shareholders. An accountant will normally complete these on a company’s behalf, as well as assisting with the other Companies House requirements above.

VAT registration Most businesses are required to register for VAT once their turnover reaches the registration threshold (currently £77,000) in any 12 month period. It is a common misconception that this test is based on turnover for a business’ accounting year.

However it should actually be performed at the end of every month, looking back over the previous year from that point.

Businesses are also required to register for VAT if they expect their turnover to exceed the registration threshold in any future 30 day period on its own.

Once a business has exceeded the registration threshold it has a 30 day grace period to notify HM Revenue & Customs and register for VAT. For example a business that breaches the registration threshold in January 2013 must notify HM Revenue & Customs and register for VAT with effect from 1 March 2013. There are penalties for late VAT registration therefore it is important to ensure it is done in a timely manner. All VAT registered businesses must charge VAT on their income. The main rate of VAT is 20% but some goods or services qualify for the lower VAT rates of 5% or 0%. Some goods and services are even completely exempt from VAT. It is therefore important to obtain advice on the correct rate of VAT to be added to goods and services provided, or if they are in fact exempt from VAT. A VAT registered business will normally be required to complete quarterly returns, declaring the VAT due on income, less VAT incurred on costs, resulting in a balancing

payment due to HM Revenue & Customs.

For some businesses there may actually be repayments due on a regular basis.

Some businesses may want to register for VAT even if they are not required to. For one, a small business may want to register for VAT to increase stature and mask its size. Other businesses may want to register for VAT in order to reclaim VAT on their costs.

There are a number of special VAT schemes available to small businesses that may be of benefit and an accountant can provide advice on each of these schemes.

There is also information available on the HM Revenue & Customs website.

Tax returns The type of tax return a business is required to prepare will depend on the type of business structure used.

A sole trader will be required to declare details of business income and expenditure on his personal tax return each year. The tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April and the corresponding tax return is due to be filed with HM Revenue & Customs by 31 January the following year. Tax due on the profits of the business is also due to be paid by 31 January, however payments on account are also due on 31 January and 31 July in respect of the next tax year’s liability.

A partnership is also required to prepare a tax return for each tax year and submit it to HM Revenue & Customs by 31 January. The partnership tax return will declare the profits of the partnership, and the amount attributable to each of the partners. Each partner’s individual profit share should then be included on their own tax return and tax paid as above.

A company’s tax affairs are slightly different as they do not have a fixed tax year to report profits on and they do not pay income tax. Instead a company pays corporation tax and reports its profits on a corporation tax return that covers its accounting year. Corporation tax is generally due for payment 9 months after the end of its accounting year. The corporation tax return is due for filing with HM Revenue & Customs 12 months after the end of the accounting year.

Dan Hobbs is a tax consultant at Spofforths’ Horsham branch. All information is accurate at time of going to print however much of the information provided may change.

Contact Dan by calling 01403 253282 or emailing danhobbs@spofforths.co.uk

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“Every morning I make sure I cleanse my face with Clinique cleanser. I then use sensitive Simple moisturiser to keep it fresh and dewy! It doesn’t react with my skin at all. The night before a shoot or if my skin is a little dry I mash up half an avocado and leave on for five minutes or so. It leaves my skin really soft. If I’m having trouble with my skin I always use deep sea mud mask, I also use bath salt, it leaves me with clear skin within a few days. But after using these products your skin can be very dry so I use coco butter on my body and again the Simple moisturiser on my face. The single best thing for glowing skin is to drink lots of water! I make sure I drink lots of water because its the only thing that will leave my skin 100% clear, and of course eating healthily and exercise really does the trick. Getting your blood pumping and sweating out toxins leaves my skin glowing. Oh, and being happy.

Stress causes dry spots and break outs.”

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Like many of us, Catherine Ross is in awe of people with the clearest of complexions. So how do they do it? Our writer has been asking the experts and a former model how we can all get that glow

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often find myself marvelling at other people’s glowing complexions.

Invisible pores, even skin tone and lack of lines and wrinkles are hallmarks of people who either have naturally good skin or take very good care of their skin. Generally, as with most things in life, there are no quick fixes for great skin. But I’ve been asking the experts as well as a couple of people with flawless skin just what the secret is to a clear complexion.

Dr Howard Murad is a god among skincare specialists. He is, according to Vogue, ‘one of America’s greatest dermatologists’. He’s Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA, a board certified dermatologist and holder of 18 dermatology-related patents.

So when it comes to perfect skin, Dr Murad knows his stuff. For flawless skin, he prescribes lots of lovely sleep with a well cleansed face: “While you’re sleeping, your mind may be at rest, but your body is hard at work restoring damage so a pre-sleep skincare routine is critical. As the body’s largest organ, the skin displays the most dramatic signs of sleep deprivation and ageing. Without proper cleansing at bedtime, bacteria can survive (and thrive) on your skin, leading to breakouts. Also, the free radicals your skin encounters during the day, from pollution, sun and environmental exposure, can build up, causing tissue damage, which leads to accelerated ageing. Use products containing a heavy dose of Vitamin C to protect and repair skin.”

He recommends Murad Refreshing Cleanser £29 – to remove makeup and impurities and to help restore skin over night. Dr Murad also recommends using anti-aging skincare products from 20 years old. From the age of 20, we lose 1% of our natural collagen each year, so start early for a youthful complexion.

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Alexis Caught lives in London, is a former model and swears by avocados. He told Fine Sussex: “Avocados are the best thing there is for your skin. I eat three a week. They contain the perfect fatty acids and vitamins needed for glowing, healthy and plump skin.” His go-to skincare product is St Ives Apricot scrub which you can pick up for around £4.” Alexis added that good old fashioned water is a must for anyone who wants to take care of their skin. “It’s true what they say about water. It keeps your skin clear as well as toned.”

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Rachael Horton

From curing ailments to putting an end to bad habits, hypnotherapy can be used to help you live a happy and healthy life. Catherine Ross went to meet therapist and author Rachael Horton, who helps her cut out the junk food and drop a dress size

n the first part of my hypnotherapy feature I wrote about the experiences other people have had. After researching the subject fairly extensively, it was time to try it out for myself. My chosen therapist was Rachael Horton.

She works in Horsham and has recently published her first book: 28 Days to Change Your Life. For the session, I visited Rachel’s home. Meeting her was like meeting an old friend and she immediately put me at ease. I instantly felt relaxed in her company and ready to trust myself to her care, despite the vulnerable state I would be in. Rachael spent a long time taking a detailed history from me. We talk about my attitudes to food (the main reason I went to see her), the times and circumstances in which I make bad food choices, what kind of foods I’m likely to snack on and which foods I really don’t like. Rachael asked me about what goes through my mind when I am looking for snack foods, what I want to do instead, what kind of exercise I like doing, how much I want to be doing it and what success will look like to me. Once she had my history, she dimmed the lights, put on some relaxing music and encouraged me to get comfortable.

When I was ready, Rachael started telling me to relax different parts of my body, starting with my forehead, eyelids and cheeks and working down towards my toes. When my whole body is relaxed, the hypnotherapist tells me she is going to take me five times deeper. She vigorously shakes my left wrist and drops it and does the same with my right arm. When she has done it, I feel unbelievably heavy, as though I’m welded to the chair. I could move, but couldn’t find any reason to do so. Once I am in this deep hypnosis state, Rachael starts using my history to take me on a journey. First, she gets me to imagine all the junk food I like to eat is on a table. A hot lamp is switched on and all the food starts to melt into a greasy, salty, sugary mess which drips onto the floor and congeals. She described the way it looks and feels and then tells me to imagine that it is mixed with pineapple, parsnips, tinned tuna and cat food. The effect on me is extraordinary and I can feel my mouth form a grimace and my cheeks puff out as though I’m going to vomit. I feel physically sick. Then she gets me to clear away that table and imagine another one piled high with good foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, brown rice and pulses, nuts and seeds. She describes these foods in all their healthy, colourful glory and I feel myself smiling again. Rachel takes me on a similar journey for exercise, telling me to imagine a dial in my brain that I can turn up to 10 for motivation.

She tells me that I can stop eating when I am full and that the leftover food is excess food that I can put in the bin. I almost stumbled at this point (I hate food waste). But Rachael takes me through it again and a very strong thought comes into my mind: “I am not the bin”. She reminds me of how eating healthily and exercising regularly will make me feel. That I will be a good role model for my children, that I will feel lighter and have a spring in my step. She’s using the words and phrases I used when she was taking my history. At the end of the hypnosis she brought me out of my relaxed state slowly and I felt happy and calm.

The next day was a real challenge, as I was working at home by myself all day. These are normally my worst days for prowling the kitchen for snacks.

But I couldn’t finish my breakfast and left half of

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it. Halfway through the morning I walked into the kitchen and reach for a banana instead of a biscuit. I find I’m analysing how I’m feeling all the time and finding it difficult to tell whether the hypnosis has worked or whether I’m just telling myself what I should be thinking and doing. A couple of times, I felt hungry, but then imagine that puddle of congealing fat and am suddenly not hungry any more. Rachael called me at lunchtime to check how I was doing and was impressed by my efforts so far, telling me that it is perfectly normal to be over-thinking food at the moment, but that it will calm down. She was right; over the next few days, I think about food less and really do feel motivated to exercise. Out come my Jillian Michaels DVDs and I really enjoy working up a sweat. My diet is much healthier and my portions are much smaller. Strangely, I’m not craving bad foods. It is as though my hunger for them has just been switched off. Over the following weeks I toned up, dropped a dress size and lost half a stone. I eat more healthily and so does my whole family. Then after six weeks, as suddenly as it started, my willpower to ignore junk food lapses. I get in touch with Rachael straight away, who suggested a top up session. The hypnotherapist added: “To have seen such a significant change after just one session is incredible. As a hypnotherapist, I would usually expect a change like this to take a couple of sessions, so it’s not that surprising that I’m seeing Catherine again.” In the top up session, Rachael uses a different technique to hypnotise me, but takes me through the same process. Once again, I leave feeling relaxed, happy and confident. My willpower is back.

I have to say, hypnotherapy definitely does work. I think that using it for different needs can be more successful than others, but it is definitely worth considering as an option if you need to get your life on track.

Rachael Horton runs Change 4 Life Hypnotherapy and is the author of 28 Days to Change Your Life, which is available now. For more information, to buy the book or to contact Rachael, visit change-4-life.com

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ovarian cancer Dirk Brinkman

Reports suggest that us Brits are less likely to see a doctor about sensitive or embarrassing issues but that could be the difference between life and death. In a two-part feature on ovarian cancer, Dirk Brinkman from The Nuffield Hospital in Chichester explains the signs you need to spot their GP; how quickly the condition is diagnosed and what services are available for their subsequent treatment.

Early diagnosis is key The sooner ovarian cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. Early diagnosis means that seven out of ten women will survive for five or more years. But for GPs to be able to spot a possible case of ovarian cancer, women need to learn to recognise the symptoms and see their doctor as soon as they have concerns.

Symptoms awareness currently provides the best safety net for women and early diagnosis often leads to the best outcomes.

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ollowing Ovarian Cancer Awareness month in March, we want to share some information about a disease that 125 women are diagnosed with each week in the UK. Twice as many women survive ovarian cancer compared to 30 years ago, but there is still much to be done. Survival rates in the UK for ovarian cancer are amongst the lowest in Europe for three main reasons according to a new study: the length of time it takes for women to first visit

But according to the charity Target Ovarian Cancer, lives are being cut short because of delays in diagnoses.

Some delays are contributed to a lack of symptom awareness of ovarian cancer and women not coming forward when they have concerns. The traditional British ‘stiff upper lip’ appears to be significant factor preventing people from seeing their doctor. According to a new landmark report published last month, a high proportion of people said that embarrassment and not wanting to waste the doctor’s time might stop them investigating a symptom that might be serious. The UK stood out against all other countries in this poll and show that cultural factors may explain some of the differences in cancer survival between the UK and other high-income countries.

This suggests that around 500 ovarian cancer deaths a year could be avoided in Britain if our survival record matched that of the rest of Europe. It also suggests that British women must be encouraged to be confident enough to pursue any concerns with their health. Misdiagnosis is also common because symptoms are similar to those of other conditions, meaning it can be difficult to recognise until the disease is more advanced. 30 per cent of women are misdiagnosed as having irritable bowel syndrome; 15 per cent with ovarian cysts and 13 per cent with urinary infection.

Know the warning signs Being attuned to the warning signs of ovarian cancers helps detect the disease in its early stages, when treatment is more successful. Any bleeding after menopause, no matter how small, is not normal.

Other symptoms may include feelings of bloating; swelling, pressure or pain in the abdomen; constipation or urinary problems; and fatigue. As these symptoms are often associated with other conditions, it can be difficult to diagnose. But if these warning signs occur often and persistently, they can be suggestive of ovarian cancer.

The disease usually occurs in women who have gone through ‘the change of life’ or menopause so most cases occur over the age of 50. However, younger women can also get ovarian cancer.

For more information visit nuffieldhealth.com/chichesterhospital.

Alternatively, information can be found at brinkmanngynaecology.com

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At the start of the year, trainer Stuart Wilkinson told us to get real and get off the sofa if we wanted to get in shape for summer. In the second of his series of articles he gives advice on the food you should (and shouldn’t) be eating to compliment your new regime Pre-workout snacks

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Don’t go for a workout hungry. If you start exercising in an energy deficit, your body is likely to preserve fat and perform poorly. Quick absorbing carbs with a high glycemic index will give you fast fuel. So before a tough workout, have a sports drink, juice, fruit, bread or pasta to take in some calories. Always wait an hour or two to digest before you start your workout.

• Breakfast cereal with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk • Fruit salad with low fat yoghurt • Wholemeal toast with a little jam or marmalade • Porridge made without cream, sweeten with honey • Poached or scrambled eggs on wholemeal toast • Egg white omelette with mushrooms and peppers

During a Workout What and how much you need depends on what you are doing. If the workout is intense and lasts from 60 to 90 minutes or longer, you probably need extra fuel.

A sports drink or energy gel is the easiest absorbing solution, although bread, juice, fruit or an energy bar work too.

The Post-exercise energy window If you went on an easy walk for an hour, you don’t need to eat extra. But if you had a high-intensity workout lasting 60 to 90 minutes or longer, then it’s crucial to eat afterwards. Within the first 45 minutes post-exercise, there is a ‘metabolic window’. Eat a carb and protein mix (such as peanut butter sandwich, yogurt with fruit, bagel with cream cheese, a handful of nuts, or protein shake), as these calories are needed to recover they are less likely to be stored as excess fat.

Stuart’s tips for eating out • Ask for food to be steamed, baked or grilled rather than fried or cooked in a rich sauce • Avoid creamy or buttery sauces • Ask for food to be cooked without butter • Avoid the bread basket • Eat heavy dishes that contain red meat only very occasionally • Choose fruit compote, fruit salad or sorbet for dessert • Meal suggestions

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LUNCH • Sandwiches using wholemeal bread or wholemeal pita, containing salad and/or vegetables and some protein (eg tuna, egg, chicken, ham) • Mixed salad with smoked salmon, chicken or prawns • Wholemeal pasta with pesto dressing and chicken • Sushi made with fish or vegetables • Couscous salad with chicken or tofu

DINNER • Steamed vegetables with grilled or baked fish • Jacket potato with tuna and salad • Seafood kebabs with grilled vegetables • Grilled chicken with stir fried vegetables • Spaghetti Bolognese (using lean mince, tinned tomatoes and whole meal pasta)

SNACKS • Fresh fruit such as bananas, pears, apples, grapes, mango or kiwis • Nuts such as almonds or brazils • Dried fruit like raisins, apricots or prunes • Seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin • Plus… protein shakes (if run out of protein, have half pint of milk or tin of tuna!)

To book a training session or discuss sports massage call Stuart on 07881 821137 or visit absolutehealthandfitness.co.uk

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living with purpose Life coach and ‘extreme dream’ founder Charlynne Boddie continues her series of articles on fulfilling your potential in life. This month read about the obstacles you will face when reaching your goals - starting with your own thoughts choose to believe the best about ourselves, every and anything is possible. No one can change the records in your head but you. Why not make today the day that you choose to do a mental clear-out of anything that does not add to your potential?

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There is one thing the people I’ve worked with had in common - the capacity to be their own worst critic. Before any of them could hope to attain their ‘extreme dreams’, they would need to change the old records playing in their heads

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n my last article, I mentioned the benefits of living a life of purpose with specific intentions. Everyone has the potential within for greatness.

This month, I want to discuss a few of the things that can prevent us from moving forward, if we allow them to take hold.

Obliterating the power of these stumbling stones gives way to a successful journey.

For more than 20 years, I have coached men, women and young adults in several different language groups and nationalities around the world. Though each group or individual represented different cultures, there was one thing each of them had in common: the capacity to be their own worst critic. I realised that before any of them could hope to attain their ‘extreme dreams’, they would need to change the old records playing in their heads.

We speak to ourselves repeatedly throughout the course of any given day.

Take a moment to ask yourself if you woke up this morning with positive or negative self-talk. The answer to this question has the potential to decide the outcome of your day, depending upon what sort of conversation you had with yourself as you began your day. Our thoughts become actions, actions can become habitual, long-term habits form behaviours and lifestyles. When we

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Here’s something else that will add to your potential: a list of all of your positive attributes. Take a moment right now to jot down the positive and true things about yourself. What do your friends, family and co-workers love most about you? Make time to think about or meditate on these truths.

Put your list in a place where you can see it every day. It’ll put a smile on your face and hope in your heart. If we ourselves are not the roadblock to our success, then sometimes it is people around us or other outside distractions. It is so important to surround yourself with loving, emotionally healthy people who want to cheer you on as you journey through life. The people we have in our lives can influence us for good in our lives or the opposite. Make a list of your friends and the activities that get most of your time. Be honest with yourself as you look at this inventory of people and activities. Are they influencing you for good?

Or are they distracting you from the life you want to have? The power to make changes is yours. This is a gift you can give yourself.

In next month’s Fine Sussex Charlynne will look at the anatomy of a purposeful lifestyle and how to focus your goals on what matters most. A former Hollywood TV presenter and White House press officer, Charlynne Boddie currently resides in Selsey, West Sussex, where she is a life coach, relationship counselor and ordained minister. Email Charlynne at charlynne@charlynne.com

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This month our columnist Bridget James is packing for the family’s annual ski trip, and her trepidation grows by the year

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hat time of year has come around again. The time that probably makes me more exhausted and exhilarated than any other time during the year – the annual skiing holiday. Each year I wrestle with a combination of excitement, nerves and, yes as I get older I now have to admit it, the occasional tinge of down right FEAR. My muscles, bones, limbs etc aren’t what they used to be and don’t even get me started on my eyesight. I’d like to pretend that I look like Liz Hurley on skis but the stark reality is I probably now resemble a more aging Bridget Jones - heading for the après ski at a pace a little more out of control than I would like.

My children, having made the swift transition almost straight from nappies to skis, are fantastic skiers, which I’m very proud of. The problem is I can’t keep up. We’ve got to the stage where they try not to look at me pityingly as I negotiate a red run 10 minutes slower than them. They also try very hard to keep the patronising twang out of “well done mum, I think you’re faster than last year.” As I negotiate the slopes I am constantly musing over the fact that I ski pretty well for a 50 year-old who only ever encounters snow on the Petworth road en route to work. I often fantasise that one morning I’ll skip out on to the slopes instead of dragging myself, skilfully negotiate one black run after another, finishing with a little off piste number on

the side and end by zooming into the ski bar picking up my Gluhwein before even taking the skis off. In short, leaving my offspring wide-mouthed in admiration.

But this is never going to happen. Instead I am grateful if we all come back in one piece. This year I have an increased sense of trepidation as, due to the fact that I always have to work out a fine balancing act of skiing with friends who have kids the same age and ability as mine, I am going with a particular friend who is nothing short of Olympic standard, owns a chalet and is out there already (probably careening James Bond-style down some impossible slope while answering the odd email on her BlackBerry. Also, we are taking the Eurostar overnight, which at the time of booking seemed a great idea due to economy, but the thought of arriving in St Martin de Belleville having had no sleep and expecting to then put my body through physical rigours it hasn’t experienced since this time last year, is making me a feel a trifle weak at the knees.

Still, let’s struggle into that North Face Jacket, fix those goggles and helmet in place and thrust a trusty pole forward shall we? I just hope it’s not in the direction of an icy oblivion. Let’s get set to enjoy a holiday that offers that exhilarating combination of fresh air, energy, spectacular scenery and a chance to spend some fantastic moments with both friends and family. Hold on to your bobble hats!

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fine events a few

Polo season starts

Cowdray Park Polo Club | 27 April The polo season kicks off at the end of April with notable early highlights including the appearance of the England team on Saturday 18 May when they face the combined might of South America in The St. Regis International Cup. A shopping village, bars, food and entertainment add to the attractions. Front row picnic positions and entry tickets may be purchased in advance at cowdraypolo. co.uk where you can also find a complete list of times, dates and events.

Biba and Beyond: Barbara Hulanicki Brighton Museum and Art Gallery | Until 14 April Fashion fans will have their last chance to view a collection of clothes, illustrations and photography from the iconic Biba store, chronicling the extraordinary career of Barbara Hulanicki. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery also encourages visitors to bring their own Biba items and experience, to create a truly interactive experience, chronicling the history of such an influential fashion design company. Tickets £6.

To book visit bit.ly/QD6MUK

Chichester Cathedral’s Labyrinth Chichester | Throughout April For those looking to cleanse their mind, Chichester Cathedral has installed a Labyrinth on the grounds. The Labyrinth, which is a like a maze with it’s twists and turns, actually only has one path from the start to it’s centre. Keeping on this curving route allows for meditation along its path, and claims to be a relaxing and introspective experience. Whilst there, you can also view the renowned Peregrine Falcons, made famous on the BBC’s Country File program.

Admission is free.

Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor Pashley Manor Gardens Pashley Manor Gardens becomes a sea of colour this April whilst it plays host to the Tulip Festival. Now in it’s nineteenth year, the event will be taking place over 13 days instead of the regular five, due to the high volume attending year after year. At least 100 varieties are shown from the vibrant red and hot orange coloured tulips in the herbaceous borders to the cream, white, pale golden yellow and apricot tulips in the Elizabethan Garden and the pink and white tulips along the Terrace.

A Building (Talk) The Novium museum, Chichester | 24 April The Novium, Chichester’s new museum which opened to the public in July 2012, is the culmination of a 10-year endeavour by Chichester Council to replace the city’s former museum with a new building. This month, hear a talk from the building’s designer, who will describe where he found his inspiration.

Visit thenovium.org for more information.

Family Race Day Fontwell Racecourse | 11 April Come and experience the excitement of jump racing. Along with seven great races, there will be a variety of children’s entertainment including face painters & bouncy castles. The gates will open at 12.30pm. Advanced ticket offers, including added value packages, finish at 12 noon the day before each raceday. From1st January 2013, only ticket bookings made online will qualify for the advance ticket prices as above. Telephone bookings will be charged at the on-the-gate prices, with a £4 price per ticket.

Go to fontwellpark.co.uk for more information.

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Alice in Wonderland Horsham | 20 April The Capitol in Horsham plays host to a magical ballet interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s charming story Alice in Wonderland. This fantastic production, featuring all the timeless characters such as the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and the Queen of Hearts, is choreographed to a classic score by Tchaikovsky. Tickets cost £19, over 60s £17 and under 16s £12.

For more information go to thecapitolhorsham.com

The Brighton Marathon Brighton | 14 April Sussex’s biggest running event will see the roads closed as thousands of runners and fund-raisers take to the streets to complete the gruelling 26-mile challenge.

There will be a wealth of events happening along the course, as well as the Brighton Marathon Exhibition on the 12th and 13th which is free to enter, displaying everything an avid runner needs, from health check ups to the latest running shoes.

Rocketry Half Day Workshops Hailsham | 11 April Hailsham’s Observatory Science Centre will be shooting kids into space this April, holding two half day workshops. Children will learn all about the mighty rockets that launch robot explorers to the planets and fly men and women into space. The day’s events also include learning how to make and launch their own balloon and water powered rockets. It promises to be a fun, exciting and educational events.

Booking in advance required. £9.50 per child.

Oliver at The Windmill Littlehampton | Until April 13 Consider yourself part of the family, and relive all your favourite songs from the classic musical Oliver! Featuring all the iconic characters, and the lively musical numbers that inspired generations of musical lovers for years to come. A treat for the eyes and ears for all of the family, accentuated by finely crafter period costumes.

Evening performances start at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee starts at 2.30pm Tickets £12 (£10 on Wednesday)

Civil War Day in The Keep Arundel Castle | 14 April Commemorating the 370th anniversary of the Siege of Arundel Castle during the English Civil War, Raven Tor Living History Group will be portraying the Royalist defenders and town’s folk, trapped in the castle during the 18 day siege by Parliamentarian soldiers. Demonstrations of crafts, weapons and costume of the 17th century, and the story of the 18 day siege.

Visit arundelcastle.org for more information.

Industrial Trains Day Amberley Museum | 21 April The first opportunity of the season to see narrow gauge petrol, diesel, electric and steam locomotives in glorious motion. Amberley Museum offers 36 acres of crafts, vintage transport, exhibitions, nature trails & more! The open air museum site dedicated to the industrial heritage of the south-east. Aided by volunteers, the Museum contains a wide range of exhibits, from transport-based collections, such as the Southdown bus collection and the village garage, to industry-based collections, such as the Print Workshop and Wheelwrights. The Museum is also home to a number of resident crafts people, who work to traditional methods.

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