The Resident Magazine - August 2012

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The Goodwood Revival returns

the founder of BILL’S

Talks about business, beer and burgers

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53 HOW TO COOK RISOTTO

It’s a favourite among foodies but notoriously hard to get right. So the head chef at The Restaurant at Drakes Hotel in Brighton, shows us how to make a lobster risotto that’s more sublime than sloppy

REGULARS 8 FROM THE EDITOR 15 SELECT PROPERTY Our property pick from Sussex

141 WHAT’S ON? A guide to the best events in the county

44 FAVOURITE THINGS This month we’re going for gold, silver and bronze

91 MAKE A SPLASH Style expert Jess Archer reviews some of this summer’s hottest swimwear for men and women, so you can look hot when you’re cooling off

136 BRIDGET JAMES We’re all going on a... plane. Oh joy.

47 THIS MONTH I’M DRINKING A vineyard owner picks her wine of the moment

48 DO TELL Should I choose a conservatory or an orangerie?

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10 THE FOUNDER OF BILL’S

James Hood talks to the owner of Bill’s and discovers he’s more passionate about beer and burgers than big business.

Which could be why he’s still here, 25 years on

the good OLD DAYS

The Goodwood Revival returns

the founder of BILL’S

Talks about business, beer and burgers

how to

MAKE A RISOTTO The Goodwood Revival returns

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GOODWOOD REVIVAL

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58 time for tea

With such beautiful surroundings, is there anywhere better in the country for a spot of tea? To that end we help you find a place to while away an afternoon with some friends and maybe a fondant fancy or two

Features 86 The exhibiTion

Arundel artist Matt Bodimeade gets ready to unveil his latest work

96 Women in fashion Two style moguls invite Catherine Richardson to their boutiques for a look around

114 Why WorThing?

Emma Firth finds out what’s on offer in the seaside town

68 the rise of the sandwich

It’s the food of earls, and the food of the gods. But what is it about the modest meal that makes it so popular with people around the world

50 Blake comes to town

James Hood talks to Jules Knight, from world-famous male vocal group, Blake, ahead of their performance at the Arundel Festival

117 spain’s besT kepT secreT Jess Archer enjoys a little culture and chorizo in Seville

139 a prosTaTe problem Information that might set your mind at ease when it comes to a doctor’s visit

Food& drink 56 ouTdoor dining A selection of places to enjoy an al fresco dinner

64 The WhiTe sWan’s sTory How the Bosham pub was revived, before disaster struck

66 VegeTarian lasagna Clive Mina, from the Pappardelle restaurant, passes on the ingredients for a lovely lasagna that’s suitable for veggies and meat lovers alike

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contents Homes& interiors 107 Home office ideas Our interiors expert Katrina Smith gives her tips on making your work space a productive yet stylish place

88 a winninG idea

Toby Gillett has won an award for his business concept. He tells us what his plans are for the future and why he’s chosen to focus on work instead of studies

120 Goodwood revival

It’s time for one of the county’s best loved events, as the celebration of decades gone by returns to Goodwood. Find out what’s planned for the threeday event

100 ShowerS and wet room

See how you can have a brilliant bathroom with our latest showcase

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F

irst things first.

Nobody panic, but we’re changing our name.

From September, The Resident Magazine will be known as Fine Sussex.

We feel it reflects the magazine we offer more accurately. One that, for the last 15 issues, has brought you features and stories on the finer things in life that are available in Sussex and beyond.

What started as a Christmas special turned into a bimonthly magazine in April 2011. Soon after, we went monthly - a testament to the affinity our readers and residents of this county had for the publication. Today, we’ve found our feet. And so we believe it’s time for a name that, quite simply, says it all.

But if you’re a fan, there’s no need to worry. Our content will remain as informative, entertaining and delightful as always. And will continue to suit the more discerning ladies

and gentlemen in this ‘fine’ corner of the world - maybe even more so. Which leads me nicely onto the golden nuggets in this month’s issue. If you’re jetting off anywhere for a little sun soon, take a look at the swimwear we’ve got in our summer fashion feature for both men and women on page 91. And if your bathroom’s in need of an update, we are showcasing some of the most stylish showers and wet rooms money can buy in this month’s At Home section.

There’s also plenty on the menu in Food & Drink. If you’ve ever attempted (and failed at) making a risotto at home, now you can try again with some advice from the head chef at the exclusive Drakes Hotel in Brighton. Plus we look at how the sandwich has gone from quick lunchtime snack to a gourmet meal, and is on the menu at some of London’s (and Horsham’s) best establishments. All in all, I hope you’ll agree, it’s a ‘fine’ issue.

SALES CoNSULtANt Terry Oliver terry@the-resident.co.uk MANAGiNG dirECtor Matthew Wheeler matt@the-resident.co.uk The views and opinions expressed in the articles herein are those of the authors concerned and are not endorsed by the publisher.

Whilst every care has been taken during the production process, the publisher does not accept any liability for errors that may have occurred or for the views expressed.

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James Hood talks to the owner of Bill’s and discovers he’s more passionate about beer and burgers than big business. Which could be why he’s still here, 25 years on

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didn’t wake up one morning and say, ‘I’m going to open a restaurant.’ The Bill’s we know today has grown slowly over 25 years - there was no game plan”, says Bill Collison, owner of the 10 Bill’s restaurants that are now spread around the south and London. The business began when Bill started selling fresh fruit and veg from the corner of what would soon become his first local produce store.

That then became the first restaurant.

“The idea was that the food was all fresh and used for both the produce store and the restaurant - tomatoes that didn’t sell were used to make soup the next day, and that cycle continued for years in the beginning.” More than two decades later, the concept seems to have worked. At many Bill’s sites there is also a produce store where you can buy Bill’s ownbrand goods. There’s even a cookbook so you can re-create the fantastic meals at home. And speaking of the meals. A Bill’s menu consists of some absolute classics, including a burger, fish finger sandwich as well as beers, teas, coffees and cakes.

Many of the staff Bill hired 25 years ago are still with him today - a testament not only to his likeable nature, but to the ease with which you can buy-in to the Bill’s way. After all, what’s not to like about fresh food, prepared on the premises, a menu with something for everyone and the kind of service you don’t even get from five star establishments anymore?

“The staff are key for me. I’d much rather hire someone who is happy, who can look after people and deal with problems that arise in a polite and gentle manner than someone who is degree-educated and super intelligent. It’s the reason we can give such great customer service. Because the people who work here really enjoy it”, Bill added. “Sometimes I’ll show up at the Lewes store on a Friday evening after it’s closed, and I’ll see a group of the younger staff members hanging out, having a drink.

It’s a culture I wanted all along. And I think that customers can feel that too.”

But he says that his passion remains the same - great food, great service and giving the customer want they want. “Even with a growing number of restaurants, I still do what I do best. I have always had the knack for making things look good, and I am never afraid to ask a customer what they think or what they want and then act upon that. It’s been one of the secrets of our success - never being afraid to move the goal posts. Thankfully, I have a business partner who has complimented my skills, driving the business forward.

I think of her as the Dr Watson to my Sherlock Holmes. We’ve made plenty of mistakes, we never stop learning.”

Bill’s restaurants can now be found in Wimbledon, Soho and Covent Garden as well as in Lewes. And later this year, another opens in Horsham.

Speaking about the latest venue, Bill told The Resident Magazine: “We’ll give the Horsham site loads of love and attention. We’ll make Horsham proud of what we do with it. Wherever we open a restaurant, we take great care to ensure it reflects the town we are in and what the customers want. Each one of our restaurants has subtle differences.

In Wimbledon, we opened in an old Mexican Restaurant, in Brighton we used an old bus depot. Horsham will love the end result of their restaurant.”

Bill gives back to others whenever he has the opportunity too. He says he likes to support local business wherever possible and even gives away hundreds of coconuts to school and community fetes every year. He also used Harveys, the Sussex-based brewery for his own Bill’s Beers, which is available in all restaurants. “For me, it’s all about giving.

Give, give, give and it will come back to you, ten-fold. I feel very fortunate to be in this position. Sometimes I have to pinch myself. I’ve put my heart and soul into Bill’s my whole working life. But I never thought I’d have ten restaurants. All I did was focus on doing a good job”.

These days, Bill works with his business partners on the expansion of the company.

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Bang & Olufsen has recently opened a Flagship new showroom at 56 Church Road in Hove. The new showroom is the largest on the south coast of England and displays the latest in home entertainment and home automation systems.

Since the beginning in 1925, Bang & Olufsen has focused on providing unmatched customer experiences through a distinctive range of highquality products and a dedicated retail network.

Bang & Olufsen has grown from a small local operation to a global icon combining design excellence and technology with strong emotional appeal.

The new Dealer Principle Michael Sparkes has been retailing Bang & Olufsen products for the last 24 years and has a wealth of knowledge in technology and customer requirements.

He comments “I am really pleased to be in the position to open a flagship Bang & Olufsen showroom in the Brighton area. I can see so much potential in guiding and helping clients upgrade their existing equipment to the new digital age or even working closely with interior designers and property developers.

Planning a full home automated system for new properties is something I really enjoy and to see the smiles my clients have on the finished project as it is demonstrated to them is just magical.

Because I have been dealing with this sector for many years I can understand what my clients really want and try and integrate systems into their lifestyles�.

Bang & Olufsen have a complete portfolio of music systems, televisions, telephones and home network systems, so you can play music or watch television from any room of your property. You can even use your smart phone or tablet to search for your favourite piece of music, change the television channel or even adjust the lighting in the room.

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With a master bedroom, guest suites and further bedrooms, this is an impressive home for the family and for entertaining. It

is full of character, and includes charming features such as stone flagged floors.

The house is approached by a long, impressive driveway, with a gravelled area that has enough space for several cars. It offers peace and tranquility while also having good access to the city and London.

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Care in the community Benjamin Coren speaks to the founder of a new non-for-profit organisation that is bringing people from his local area together for a good cause

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ommunity Fair is a new charity with a great ambition to assist communities across a broad spectrum of social needs.

Paul Rosewarne, charity founder, told The Resident Magazine: “We started Community Fair as it is becoming increasingly obvious that small groups such as local football teams and Scout groups are finding it more and more difficult to fund themselves, there is support for large organisations, and we have been involved in some already, but we are aiming for more local communities to help themselves.” Paul Rosewarne, a local business man in Petworth, founded the charity with the support of a small group of friends.

Paul is a regular supporter of local charities and charitable events and was inspired by the sense of cohesion and philanthropy within the town and wanted to put together a charity supported by communities for communities.

Their founding articles set out a broad scope of key objectives which enables them to get involved in a diversity of community needs, including local health issues, supporting education, financial concerns, support vulnerable groups and the improvement of local environments.

Paul said: “We have been really pleased to have been involved with the charity ‘Stars in the Sky’ who fund chaperones for disadvantaged adults to socialise, this in turn builds their confidence and aims to help towards their own independence.

This leads on to our partnering programme, which is designed to be directly involved with charities requiring assistance and promotion, we can offer a platform for charities to use.” Community Fair’s principle fundraising method is through the online sale of donated items and their website has already begun to attract some promising interest.

The website has an imaginative approach to donating and selling, while trying to

keep the fundraising process as simple, safe and friendly as possible. Items are donated by listing them online and they are entered into a price drop auction with the prices falling on a daily basis.

Interested participants can also put forward their own local campaigns and good causes to fundraise for.

Paul and his colleagues are putting in a sterling effort to bring this charity together and believe with the backing of local people behind them can bring some real benefits to local communities.

So if you have something you can donate online, visit their website and make a purchase, your contribution will be much appreciated and can help benefit some great causes.

Community Fair’s greatest asset is you.

Community Fair is currently looking to support arts for school children, with money raised being used to purchase art materials for schools. As well as fundraising through their website Community Fair is also looking for commercial sponsorship for this campaign and hope to secure some additional funding and donations. They would also like to hear from any schools or groups that would like to get involved.

To help support and promote this event Community Fair are running a children’s art competition. The winning pictures will be featured online with the winning child’s school receiving a donation of art goodies.

The competition is open for children up to 16 years old and runs until the end of October. Entrants should apply online and pictures can be uploaded via the website or sent through the post. There is a small charge of £1 per entrant with all receipts going to this fantastic charitable cause. Uploaded images will also be shown on their online gallery and available for all to see.

For more information visit communityfair.org/ArtComp

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ground floor leading from the entrance hall. There is also a fireplace in the dining room and family room. The stunning kitchen has Neff appliances and a grand island in the centre. The property also boasts a swimming pool, tennis court and two single garages and the estate spans about 1.25 acres Contact Knight Frank on 01403 339180

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Pulborough 3 miles, Gatwick Airport 33 miles, Central London 50 miles Attractive country house dating back to the 13th Century. 3 reception rooms, kitchen, breakfast/family room, cellar, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dressing room / bed 5. 2 x 1 bed cottages, gardens and grounds, swimming pool, tennis court, various outbuildings including an office and two former stables.

In all approximately 7.6 acres.

Guide Price : ÂŁ1,950,000 (Knightfrank.co.uk/HOR120063)

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Beare Green | Surrey Horsham 9 Miles, Dorking 4 Miles, Gatwick 9 Miles, London 24 Miles An outstanding new, oak framed barn style property with detached studio, three bay oak car barn and equestrian facilities, set in approximately 5.7 acres.

Entrance hall | Study | Cloakroom | Drawing room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | Principle bedroom with en-suite shower room | Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room | Three further bedrooms | Family Bathroom Detached studio with shower room | Three bay car barn | 3 / 4 stables | Open fronted store | Sand school | Paddocks | Woodland In all approximately 5.767 acres Guide price ÂŁ1,750,000

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Henry Adams Lettings are delighted to offer this spectacular and unique, architect designed, 4 bedroom ‘Scandia-Hus’ property situated in a rural location on the edge of the highly sought after village of Staplefield.

Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this well presented detached 3 bedroom cottage with a host of character features and situated within a generous plot with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

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Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this recently refurbished, 3 bedroom, staggered terrace house with garage, situated on the highly sought after Kings Road in Horsham and within close proximity to the town centre and train station.

Henry Adams Lettings are delighted to offer this immaculately presented 2 double bedroom ground floor apartment in a highl sought after prestigious development in central Horsham.

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Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this recently refurbished, 3 bedroom, staggered terrace house with garage, situated on the highly sought after Kings Road in Horsham and within close proximity to the town centre and train station.

Henry Adams Lettings are delighted to offer this immaculately presented 2 double bedroom ground floor apartment in a highly sought after prestigious development in central Horsham.

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A delightful 3677 sq ft 1920’s detached house with an attached spacious two bedroom annexe, set in 5.65 acres with 40m x 20m floodlit sand school, tennis| £895 court. sham | £995 pcm Slinfold | £945 pcm five stables, feed/tack room and Horsham pcm

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The Southerly aspect rear garden comprises of an area of lawn with stone steps leading to the tennis court and summer house and has views across the sand school and land beyond. The land leads down to the river has access to the South Downs link bridle path.

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Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this comprehensively refurbished 3 bedroom, 2 reception room house situated in the centre of the Town and within a few hundred metres of the train station and Horsham Town Centre.

Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this 3 bedroom attached house situated on the outskirts of the highly sought after village of Slinfold between Five Oaks and Broadbridge Heath.

Henry Adams Lettings are delighted to offer this recently

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‘Refurbished’ 2 bedroom house to let in the popular area of Kingslea henryadams.co.uk situated in a prime location and close to Horsham town centre and Horsham office: 01403 253271 or email horsham@henryadams.co.uk train station.

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Wisborough Green Guide price £645,000

Cowfold Guide price £699,950

An 18th Century cottage, on the edge of the village in a plot of some 0.43 acres.

Hamptons Horsham 01403 342101 horsham@hamptons-int.com

A stunning 3 bedroom barn conversion in the heart of the Sussex countryside.

Hamptons Horsham 01403 342101 horsham@hamptons-int.com

Maplehurst Guide price £545,000

Rudgwick Guide price £625,000

A restored period cottage and conversion of an adjoining former farm building.

Hamptons Horsham 01403 342101 horsham@hamptons-int.com

An excellent 4 bedroom detached Grade II Listed cottage in beautiful gardens.

Hamptons Horsham 01403 342101 horsham@hamptons-int.com

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Horsham £3,400 pcm

Horsham POA

A “villa style” house benefiting from attractive views of the extensive gardens.

Horsham Lettings 01403 254877 horshamlettings@hamptons-int.com

A delightful detached, fully serviced, converted barn situated in Central Horsham.

Horsham Lettings 01403 254877 horshamlettings@hamptons-int.com

Cranleigh £6,250 pcm

Pulborough £3,750 pcm

A period home in a stunning setting with tennis court and swimming pool.

Horsham Lettings 01403 254877 horshamlettings@hamptons-int.com

A delightful Grade II Listed family home, believed to date back to the 16th century.

Horsham Lettings 01403 254877 horshamlettings@hamptons-int.com

STEYNING A Charming Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of this Picturesque Town A pretty Grade II Listed attached cottage with a perfect blend of stylish contemporary fittings and period features providing a cosy charming home with 21st Century comforts. Sitting room with impressive Inglenook fireplace, stylish kitchen with spacious dining section off with partly vaulted ceiling, luxury modern bathroom, two bedrooms, small outside space.

Price ÂŁ199,950 Freehold

ESTATE OFFICE : 38 High Street, Steyning, Sussex

www.hamiltongraham.co.uk

01903 879212

BINES GREEN, WEST SUSSEX – STEyNING 5 mIlES, HoRSHam 11 mIlES A Delightful Grade II Listed House with Detached Barn Set in Gardens of about Half an Acre An attractive country property of 17th Century origin with a substantial Edwardian addition providing spacious accommodation with many period features and set in secluded gardens overlooking open pastureland. Entrance hall, cloakroom, drawing room, dining hall, study, inner hall, kitchen/breakfast room, rear lobby, play room, five bedrooms, bathroom and separate W.C. Price £745,000 Freehold

ESTATE OFFICE : 38 High Street, Steyning, Sussex

www.hamiltongraham.co.uk

01903 879212

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FITTLEWORTH, WEST SUSSEX

Price Guide £625,000

A very well presented and extended grade II listed period cottage situated in this popular village backing onto open farmland.

• Entrance Dining Hall/Ground Floor Bedroom 3 • Cloakroom • Extensively Timbered Prinipal Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room overlooking the Rear Garden and Fields • Two Double Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Gardens • Parking and Double Garage/Workshops

PETWORTH, WEST SUSSEX

Price Guide £469,950

Ground floor retail shop unit with impressive three bedroom accommodation above and courtyard garden.

• Front and Rear Showrooms on the ground floor • Kitchenette and cloakroom • Three Bedrooms • Bathroom • Sitting/Dining Room • Kitchen • Courtyard Garden

The Old Bank House, Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AH Tel: 01798 344134 Fax: 01798 343775 www.rosewarnes.co.uk

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petworth, weSt SUSSeX

price Guide £395,000

An attached cottage situated within the heart of the town within a quiet mews offering deceptively spacious accommodation.

• Entrance Lobby • Entrance Hall • Cloakroom • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen • Three Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Courtyard Garden • Private Car Parking for 2 cars

petworth, weSt SUSSeX

price Guide £495,000

A deceptively spacious family home retaining many original features situated in the pretty cobbled street in the town centre.

• Entrance Lobby • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Cloakroom • Master Bedroom with en-suite Bathroom • Two Further Double Bedrooms • Separate Shower Room • Courtyard Garden

The Old Bank House, Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AH Tel: 01798 344134 Fax: 01798 343775 www.rosewarnes.co.uk

www.guyleonard.co.uk

Billingshurst

£1,200,000

Magnificent principal portion of a former stud farm situated within park like grounds approaching seven acres ∙ There are gardens extending to approximately three acres with a sweeping gravel driveway, private swimming pool, double garage and a four acre paddock.

RECEPTION/DINING HALL ∙ DRAWING ROOM ∙ KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM ∙ UTILITY ∙ MORNING ROOM ∙ LANDING WITH STUDY AREA ∙ PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH BALCONY AND ENSUITE BATHROOM ∙ BEDROOM TWO WITH BALCONY AND ENSUITE BATHROOM ∙ TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS ∙ ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION IN CONVERTED STABLE BLOCK

horsham@guyleonard.co.uk

Horsham Office

01403 248222

www.guyleonard.co.uk

West Chiltington Guide Price £795,000 Freehold A glorious and substantial detached four bedroom character property set in a generous plot including approximately six acres of adjoining woodland located in a tranquil semi-rural setting in the much sought after village of West Chiltington.

ENTRANCE HALL ∙ CLOAKROOM ∙ SITTING ROOM ∙ DINING ROOM ∙ DRAWING ROOM ∙ KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM ∙ PRINCIPAL BEDROOM ∙ ENSUITE BATHROOM ∙ THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS ∙ FAMILY BATHROOM ∙ EXTENSIVE FIRST FLOOR GAMES ROOM ∙ DOUBLE GARAGE ∙ ADDITIONAL SINGLE GARAGE/PUMP HOUSE ∙ WORKSHOP ∙ STABLE UNIT ∙ SWIMMING POOL ∙ GENEROUS LANDSCAPED GARDENS ∙ SEPARATE PADDOCK ∙ WOODLANDS APPROACHING 6 ACRES

enquiries@guyleonard.co.uk

Storrington Office

01903 742354

Unique

The Letting Experts

Our Staff Leaders only employ exceptional people as we believe that our staff are the most important asset of the company. The enthusiasm, drive and dedication of our staff is what makes our company so successful.

By choosing Leaders, landlords can feel confident in knowing you have our greatest investment, our staff, working hard to look after your most important investment, your property.

Reputation We pride ourselves on having an excellent reputation within the industry and many of our landlords have chosen Leaders as their agent through recommendation. We see our relationships with our landlords as long term partnerships and many landlords feel that they are part of the Leaders family. We also have tenants who choose to use us time and time again, making us First In Letting for so many people.

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.

Local Service We offer all the benefits and security of one of the larges specialist letting agencies in the UK, with the personal service you would expect from local, individual branches with fully trained managers and staff who are keen to take responsibility for all aspects of the letting process.

Kathy Taylor Senior Branch Manager of Horsham & Cranleigh

Winners of Best Company in the 2010 Sussex Business Awards

882466 West Chiltington Lane, Nr Billingshurst £2,195 pcm A unique four double bedroom detached chalet bungalow set within the grounds of a farm and in a picturesque rural location. Equestrian facilities, four paddocks, covered parking, raised barbeque area and stunning views.

Stylish

433105 Horsham £895 pcm

551597 North Horsham £940 pcm

Stylishly presented two bed apartment conveniently situated within walking distance of town centre with allocated parking and use of a bike shed.

Delightful two bedroom mid terraced house situated in North Horsham. Central heating, double glazing, rear garden with decking and single garage.

937993 Cranleigh £1,100 pcm

210532 Christ’s Hospital £1,150 pcm

Three bedroom semi-detached house in a desirable location with front and rear garden, kitchen/breakfast room. The property is furnished.

Modern three bed unfurnished town house set in village development and close to station with an attractive landscaped rear garden with decked area.

Horsham:

01403 217585

18a Market Square, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1EU email: horsham@leaders.co.uk Follow us @LeadersSussex

Opening times: Mon-Fri 9.00-6.00 Sat 9.00-5.00

First In Letting www.leaders.co.uk

Superb

1028840 Rusper Road, Capel £3,300 pcm Superb and unique converted Carriage house set over one floor with many original features, vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Benefits include equestrian facilities, one bed annexe and swimming pool set in 0.9 acre.

Modern

959621 Horsham £1,250 pcm

937185 Kirdford £1,350 pcm

1003581 Itchingfield £1,450 pcm

Much improved three bedroom detached unfurnished house situated in a popular area and within easy reach of local amenities.

Modern three bed house finished to an exceptionally high standard on a recently built development with garden and single garage.

Lovely detached character lodge set in a super semi-rural location, with two double bedrooms and separate study.

Extensively modernised and refurbished throughout.

138403 Billingshurst £1,895 pcm

938001 Cranleigh £2,850 pcm

1023969 Capel £3,500 pcm

Substantial six double bed family house situated in a popular village location with good size rear garden with decked area, tandem garage and parking.

Extremely well presented five bedroom detached house situated in a quite location and conveniently within walking distance of the village centre.

Superb and generously proportioned five double bedroom detached and gated house set in 2.7 acres of land. Viewing highly recommended.

Winners of Best Company in the 2010 Sussex Business Awards

Cranleigh:

01483 274444

Britannia House, 133 High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8AU email: cranleigh@leaders.co.uk Follow us @LeadersSurrey

Opening times: Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30 Sat 9.00-2.00

THE PINES PART OF THE AMBERLEY COLLECTION

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HIGHWOOD HORSHAM

Enjoy the Good Life in a modern village setting Launching Saturday 7th July The grass has been mown, the landscaping is complete and the finishing touches have been made to Berkeley’s prestigious Highwood development. A stunning collection of beautifully appointed homes built for life, with renowned Berkeley craftsmanship, award-winning sustainability and a luxury all inclusive specification.

Superb 2, 3 and 4 bedroom family homes. Prices from ÂŁ250,000 For more information call 01403 334 334. Sales Suite Open Daily 10am - 5pm Highwood, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EP

www.highwoodhorsham.co.uk Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies

building

communities Berkeley has chosen Horsham for its latest development of homes. More than simply bricks and mortar, they are designed for life and boast a village feel that encourages the community to thrive

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ighwood is Berkeley’s new exclusive English village located in the market town of Horsham. The development offers not just a collection of traditionally styled homes, but a sense of community through the inclusion of a village square, the hub of the green and a village pond.

The striking collection of homes, which are available with up to five bedrooms, are perfectly attuned to contemporary life, with architecturally designed interiors, exceptional levels of energy efficiency and high ratios of bathrooms to bedrooms. Highwood prides itself on its location. Horsham regularly appears in the top 10 places to live in the UK, and the new English village boasts not just excellent connections to the coast and South Downs, but also close proximity to both primary and secondary schools such as Tanbridge House School.

The new luxury homes, which are situated in a quintessential English village setting, have already received around 1100 enquiries, despite only opening on the weekend of July 7, 2012. Janine Leadbeater, head of marketing for Berkeley, said: “We’re proud that so many people in Horsham and West Sussex share our passion for craftsmanship and thoughtfully planned and designed new homes that can truly be a positive addition to the local community. “With most of the interest coming from local people in West

Sussex and Surrey borders we’re thrilled to be enabling people to remain a part of this vibrant market town and raise their families within an outstanding part of the country.”

Berkeley has always received a warm reception in Horsham, both as a locally based business and for their historical developments including Rookwood Park and The Paddocks. As part of the 10-year delivery plan, Berkeley strives to champion the local community with investment in local infrastructure and sourcing as much as possible locally, from materials used in the building process to working with local businesses and Horsham District Council to create a sense of village living at Highwood. The first release of 32 homes in Highwood will be located in The Boulevard and The River Walk, and will consist of exclusive houses with two to five bedrooms. Later releases will include an array of both one and two bedroom apartments and additional luxury houses.

As part of Berkeley’s Vision2020 commitment all the homes at Highwood are built to Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and are 25% more energy efficient than the applicable Building Regulations requirement.

The sales office is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm. Alternatively, register online at highwoodhorsham.co.uk

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We’ve got Sussex covered BURGESS HILL Folders Meadow Folders Lane, West Sussex RH15 0DR 1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £175,000 3 bedroom homes from £299,995 4 bedroom homes from £349,995

0844 417 5631

UCKFIELD Fernley Park Baxendale Road, off Eastbourne Road TN22 5GB 3 bedroom homes from £279,995 4 bedroom home at £289,995

0844 417 5630

HAYWARDS HEATH Connect Haylind Road RH16 3JB 2 bedroom apartments from £190,500 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes from £222,950

0844 417 5629

HASLEMERE Wispers Park High Lane GU27 1AD 1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £199,500

0844 417 8375

CHICHESTER

Graylingwell Park Connolly Way, off College Lane PO19 6PQ 1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £199,995 3 bedroom townhouses from £399,995

0844 417 5632

Every home we build is created specially for its location, finished to the highest standards with fully integrated kitchens, and designed to make the very most of the space and light available. Our special offers are individually designed too, from helping you with a deposit* to being your guaranteed buyer with Part Exchange.* Find the deal that suits you, and you could move to a new home this summer.

Marketing Suite and Show Home open daily 10am – 5pm QR scan me now

lindenhomes.co.uk

*Subject to status and the relevant scheme rules. Terms and conditions apply. On selected homes only and not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices correct at time of going to press.

New homes from the coast to the capitol

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erfectly positioned between the capital and the coast, East and West Sussex are drawing househunters with the same allure that attracts millions of eager tourists every year. Whatever their budget, people eyeing the area should put at the top of their viewing list Housebuilder of the Year Linden Homes’ four Sussex developments: Folders Meadow in Burgess Hill; Fernley Park, Uckfield; Connect, Haywards Heath; and Graylingwell Park, Chichester. They all enjoy being close to the beauty of the High Weald and also the South Downs, the country’s newest national park. Lively Brighton is on their doorstep, and the scenery is scattered with quaint villages and historic sites such as the Battle of Hastings. For buyers who might need an extra boost, Linden Homes has a selection of financial enablers such as its exclusive 95 per cent mortgage Step Up deal, the no-hassle Part Exchange scheme, or Deposit Assist to open up fresh options. On the area’s western border in Chichester is the multi-awardwinning Graylingwell Park, a magnificent collection of houses and apartments proudly boasting its eco-friendly status as the country’s largest carbon-neutral development. It is less than a mile from the centre of the historic and artistic city, and set amid its 85 acres of parkland are artists’ studios, a café, a regular farmers’ market and sports grounds for the children, alongside the carefully restored original farmhouse, chapel and pavilion.

featuring some of Linden Homes’ most prestigious properties in an aspirational neighbourhood. Its one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and fourbedroom houses are surrounded by green spaces and a strong community.

The town enjoys a market, theatre and trendy restaurants and cafes, and is right on the edge of the South Downs.

It is a key business area and ideal commuter town, with its excellent transport links to London and Brighton.

Connect, in Haywards Heath, is a blend of houses and apartments just 36 miles south of London and 15 miles north of Brighton; good again for both commuting and leisure with its mainline railway station and motorway access. The town boasts cosy pubs, trendy bars, and a great selection of high street stores.

Just an hours’ drive to the south coast is Fernley Park, whose beautiful houses nestle in the Sussex Weald and enjoy the perfect town and country balance, with Uckfield on their doorstep; a small but bustling town featuring boutique shops and a traditional high street.

Peter Youll, the managing director of Linden Homes Guildford, said: “If you’re looking to buy a new home in Sussex then we have it covered. This is a truly stunning area to set up home, and our houses and apartments offer unrivalled quality, space and excellent locations whether it’s for families, couples or individuals.”

Eastwards is Folders Meadow in Burgess Hill; a perfect spot for families and

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The best of Brighton.

Our stunning collection of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom brand new apartments has just been released. Set within a beautiful conservation area and just a short distance from the beach, cafés and bars, Royal Alexandra Quarter offers you the very best of Brighton right on your doorstep.

Marketing Suite and Show Apartments open daily 10.30am – 5.30pm by appointment only

Prices starting from £209,995

tHe BeSt of BRigHton – come and See foR youRSelf

Royal alexandRa QuaRteR dyke Road, Brighton, east Sussex Bn1 3HR By appointment only – call or go online now to book your priority appointment

0845 026 5502 royalalexandraquarter.com

Details correct at time of going to press. Photographs show homes at Royal Alexandra Quarter.

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iscerning East Sussex home-hunters have been making a bee-line for Taylor Wimpey’s Royal Alexandra Quarter development in Brighton since its official launch. The first plots from this exceptional collection of one, two and three-bedroom homes occupying the former Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital site in Clifton Hill are now on sale, with several plots already snapped up by eager buyers. The stunning selection of homes currently available includes stylish one and two-bedroom apartments priced from just £214,995 and £319,995 respectively.

Fiona Creed, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the response to the launch of Royal Alexandra Quarter, with would-be movers flocking to the new Sales Information Centre to discover what this outstanding development of high-quality apartments has to offer. We already have several plots reserved and are continuing to experience a great deal of interest from property-seekers, so anyone harbouring hopes of finding their ideal home here is advised to pay us a visit soon!”

The stylish one-bedroom Plot 113 ‘Seashell’ apartment is just one of the high-quality homes ready to reserve now at Royal Alexandra Quarter. Priced at just £214,995, it features an open-plan kitchen/ living/dining room, which opens through patio doors to an attractive private terrace.

All the properties at Royal Alexandra Quarter include fitted kitchens designed

by Paula Rosa of West Sussex and boasting AEG appliances, stylish Villeroy & Boch bathroom suites, Porcelanosa tiles, chrome door furniture and downlighters.

Penthouse apartments at the development, meanwhile, include fully fitted wardrobes to master bedrooms, granite worktops in the kitchen and brushed chrome light switches and sockets.

To make choosing one of these highquality homes even more appealing, Taylor Wimpey offers a range of helpful homebuyer incentives for first-time buyers and those with a property to sell. Located at the junction of Clifton Hill and Dyke Road, Royal Alexandra Quarter is perfectly positioned for those keen to enjoy all the benefits of Brighton life. Part of the development involves the careful restoration of the historic hospital building’s front facade, while the apartments being constructed alongside this refurbishment have been designed to reflect the surrounding conservation area of this highly desirable location.

The new homes are just a few minutes’ walk from the city’s main shopping district and less than a mile from the sea front, while the rich variety of restaurants, bars, clubs and theatres for which Brighton is famous are all within easy reach.

Brighton railway station is just over half a mile from the development and offers frequent commuter services to London Bridge and London Victoria in around 65 minutes, and the A23, the main route from the city to London, Crawley and Gatwick Airport, is on the doorstep.

For more information, visit the Sales Information Centre, located off Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3JN and open daily from 10.30am to 5.30pm, call 0845 672 3808 or visit for further information please visit taylorwimpey.co.uk

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£125

£80.00 Comes complete with Gucci case and cleaning cloth

LIGHT IT UP Add a touch of glamour with this beautiful contemporary lamp. www.kaleidoscope.co.uk Tel: 0844 556 4100

SUMMER SHIMMER If you love your designer sunglasses - this Gucci gold pair will bring a summer smile to your face. Whilst stocks last. www.secrethandbag.com Tel: 01430 471 152

TABLE SPARKLE Napkin rings which are graceful, detailed and oh so glamorous. www.amara.co.uk Tel: 0800 587 7645

£10.00

Platinum plated brass scattered with white Swarovski crystals & freshwater pearls

GIFT IT! £170

MILK CARTON JUG A quirky milk jug which is perfect for pouring dessert sauces too. www.travellingbazaar.com Email: karen@travelling-bazaar.com

Set of four

Size: 7cm x 7cm x 14.5cm

£59.00 BRONZE BEAUTY This stunning bronze coloured tray has embossed detail in the centre and around the edges. Sits perfectly on a coffee table or as a decorative tray in any room. www.idyllhome.co.uk Tel: 01630 695779

£350

Diameter 40cm Height 6cm

£289 PLANT A SHOWCASE Indoor and outdoor planters and pots with wow factor. Available in a wide selection of colours, shapes and sizes including pots which light up. www.poshpatio.co.uk Tel: 0845 603 4575

£245

A few of our

favourite things

BRONZE, SILVER & GOLD

£150 NEED IT!

£95.00 SOFA SHIMMER Lustrous hand-stitched cushions overlaid with a selection of silk and woven cotton ribbons. Gorgeous! www.squintlimited.co.uk Tel: 020 7739 9275

Limited edition

FOR THIS SEASON ONLY For festivals, for fun and for when there is no sun!

Cheer up your day with these fabulous metallic original wellies from Hunter. www.countryattire.co.uk Tel: 01663 734444

£108

WANT IT!

SHAKE IT ALL UP Time for cocktails? One of the best shakers around. www.utilitydesign.co.uk Tel: 0151 708 4192

DESIGNER COOL A wonderfully elegant champagne cooler by Mauviel 1830.

One for the serious kitchen connoisseur. www.amara.co.uk Tel: 0800 587 7645

£254.15 Sale price

Horsham’s Premier Wedding Venue

Mannings Heath Hotel Winterpit Lane, Mannings Heath, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6LY Tel: 01403 891191 www.manningsheathhotel.com

this month I’M DRINKING Samantha Linter

Samantha Linter is the owner and head winemaker at Bolney Wine Estate. The award-winning Sussex vineyard spans 39 acres and is a specialist producer of red wine

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t Bolney Wine Estate, spirits are high, despite the wet summer.

They have recently won a gold outstanding medal for their Blanc de Blancs 2007 in the International Wine Competition and their Cuvee Rose 2008 was the champion of the Naked Wines Zero to Hero Winemaker’s Award. Harvest may be delayed until October, but last year’s small harvest turned out some fantastic quality grapes for the Vineyard. Head winemaker, Samantha Linter, is passionate about making red wine in particular and their latest vintage of Pinot Noir particularly benefited from 2011’s high quality harvest.

Samantha believes it is their best yet and is a fantastic example of a good English red wine. The wine itself is perfect for drinking with roast duck or mild cheeses. For a dinner party or a special event, Samantha recommends trying the Cuvee Rose: “This sophisticated sparkling wine compliments many dishes including fish, olives, fruit puddings and toasted brioche.” If you are looking for a range of awardwinning wines to suit your every mood this summer then you can pop down to the Estate to sample their wines for yourself. They have recently re-furbished their Vineyard Café, which serves wine by the glass, breakfast, light lunches, cakes, teas and coffees.

For more information go to bolneywineeestate.co.uk facebook.com/BolneyWineEstate twitter.com/Bolneyestate

FOOD&DRINK

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Should I chose a conservatory or an orangery?

TELL

Robert Pontet, a designer at Goodwood Orangeries & Conservatories, explains the difference between the two, so you can know which one will suit your lifestyle best if you chose to extend your home

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n simple terms, a conservatory is a single story extension with glazed walls and fully glazed roof and is thermally separated from the house. A modern orangery is a conservatory style extension but with a more solidly built roof, having a centrally glazed section (the ‘lantern’) surrounded by an insulated flat roof and which can if required be integrated into the main house. Designs for both vary greatly according to the style of the house on which they are to be placed and their intended purpose. The answer to the question ‘which would I have?’ depends largely on what you want to use it for. If for example, if you want a light, airy room, accessed through a pair of French doors, where you can enjoy your morning coffee and a quiet read, use as an occasional study, or as a children’s playroom, or for entertaining surrounded by your garden, then a conservatory sounds just the thing.

Nowadays however we increasingly find the requirement is for a conservatory style addition to the kitchen, with a large section of house wall being removed to create a substantial open plan kitchen/dining area. Unfortunately, increased legislation regarding permissible levels of heat loss makes it almost impossible to integrate a traditional fully glazed conservatory with a kitchen without falling foul of building regulations.

In this case an orangery would be the advised option. The orangery is more versatile, it maintains the light, bright aspect of a conservatory whilst its sturdier structure makes it still feel part of the main house.

Also because of the increased insulation an orangery is easier to keep warm and ensures it meets with current heat loss legislation.

There is a wide range of design options available for orangeries and conservatories, from the traditional to the ultra modern minimalist.

And in this respect consultation with a specialist designer is crucial, not only for the shape and style of the building itself, but also to help you consider all the other aspects, such as heating, flooring, lighting, landscaping and generally ensuring a seamless blending with the existing property.

Your choices may be determined by your budget; depending on materials a simple conservatory will cost probably between £1,000 - £2,000 per square metre, slightly more if there are complex building works involved. An orangery is likely to be closer to £3,000 per square metre, once again depending on the complexity of building works. In deciding how much you should spend, I would not recommend you factor any increase in value to your property.

I think you will find most estate agents will tell you that in the current market, unless it makes a fundamental improvement to the footprint of the property the addition of a conservatory or an orangery is unlikely to create any significant increase in the value of your property in the short term.

For more information about choosing an orangery or conservatory, visit goodwoodorangeries.com or call on 01243 553334.

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James Hood talks to Jules Knight, from worldfamous male vocal group, Blake, ahead of their performance at the Arundel Festival

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Blake began with Jules Knight and Ollie Baines, who met as choristers at Winchester Cathedral and became friends. After talking about setting up a classical/crossover musical group, the pair used Facebook to find and then audition new members, which is how they met Stephen Bowman and Humphrey Berney - the other half of the group. Jules told The Resident Magazine: “Ollie and I always loved singing and so we had the idea to create a singing group that would be a combination of classical and more modern music. Somewhere in between Il Divo and G4, which had already been quite successful. We met and auditioned the others and it felt right. And two days later we got a £1 million record deal with Universal!”

Blake haven’t looked back. They have hit the one million mark in album sales and also won Best Album at the Classical Brits in 2008. They have toured around the world, performing in Chile, Europe and Asia. “We never imagined we would have this much success. We just wanted to sing. Now we’re doing that for a living. It’s been phenomenal.

We came into the music business when record sales were in decline and at a time when piracy has really de-valued music. But we’re still here five years on. We’ve been to some amazing countries and last year we did between 100 and 150 concerts”, Jules added.

But it has taken a lot of hard work for the guys to get where they are. Jules added that the early mornings and late nights can take its toll. “We all spend an incredible amount of time together. There is definitely something brotherly about the relationship.

But its much more extreme than family time.

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lake, the world-famous singing group, is coming to Arundel this month as part of the town’s annual festival. The band was formed in London in 2007 and since then, they’ve gone global. The four-piece recently performed on the Chinese equivalent of the Oscars in front of 600 million TV viewers, and were the first western artists ever to do so.

We’re working long hours, getting home late. It’s not always easy. But we’re good friends, and Ollie and I have known each other for a long time which helps keep the group tight. We all understand each other!”

Despite the grueling schedule, the members of Blake do get downtime too. All fans of polo, they play together whenever they get the opportunity. And Jules in particular enjoys football and the gym.

And after five years of success does he have any highlights? “Singing at Shirley Bassey’s birthday party was a real thrill for me. She’s tells us she is a big fan of ours.

The Brit was also acknowledgment for us all that we are doing the right thing and that we’re a force to be reckoned with.”

Despite worldwide success, Jules is happy to come back to Sussex, where he grew up.

“I spent my childhood in Robertsbridge, near Battle and went to Eastbourne College. I have such fond memories of the place, the sea, spending time at my grandmother’s who lived in Bexhill. I’m never happier than when I’m in Sussex and I definitely consider it my home.

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RISOTTO It’s a favourite among foodies but notoriously hard to get right. So Andy MacKenzie, head chef at The Restaurant at Drakes Hotel in Brighton, shows us how to make a lobster risotto that’s more sublime than sloppy

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• 200g of risotto Rice • 1 large shallot, diced • 1 garlic clove • 200ml of white wine • 500ml of Lobster stock • 4 lobster claws • 200g of butter • 1 lemon, zested • 1 anchovy • 6 coriander seeds • olive oil • 1 knob of butter

Use only very good quality rice. Make sure your stock is strong and constantly stir the risotto - this will give it a creamy texture

What you need to do Sweat the diced shallot and garlic in a wide bottomed pan with a little oil.

Add the risotto rice and fry for a few seconds until lightly toasted. Add all of the white wine and cook until all of the liquid has been absorbed into the rice.

After a minute, start to ladle in the fish stock, wait until each ladle of stock is absorbed before adding the next. Do this until all of the fish stock has been added, the process should take around 25 minutes.

Stir the contents of the pan continuously, cooking on a medium heat. Once nearly cooked, stir in a knob of butter.

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About Andy MacKenzie Andy spent his childhood in the countryside of Devon where he developed his love for nature, countryside and the seaside from an early age. His interest in cooking was initially influenced by his uncle who was head chef in a large hotel in Sheffield. It was during his visits to these kitchens, at the age of just 10 that he become certain of his career path. Andy’s first experience of cooking professionally was at a local restaurant in his hometown when he was 16. He attended the College of Food in Birmingham for two years before training under Allan Hill at Gleneagles where his passion and knowledge developed.

After moving to London, he spent the next two years working at the well respected Mosimann’s Belfry in Belgrave Square and the famous Chez Nico on Park Lane where his passion for cooking evolved further. A year travelling around the world and working in Australia provided further inspiration and taught him about different styles of cooking and ingredients.

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Returning to the UK in 2001, Andy married and settled in Brighton.

He continued his career working at Sevendials Restaurant and progressed to head chef of the highly acclaimed Gingerman Restaurant at Drakes where he achieved the highest score in Sussex in The Good Food Guide 2008 and was nominated for “The Best New Restaurant” in the Harpers and Queens Awards.

The restaurant was recently re-branded as The Restaurant at Drakes and Andy was promoted to executive head chef of this highly respected restaurant in one of Brighton’s best boutique hotels.

About The Restaurant at Drakes Hotel Nestled inside Brighton’s finest designer hotel, The restaurant at Drakes is stylish and reflects a sense of relaxed glamour. The soft neutral colours of the restaurant, with the exposed brickwork and subtle lighting create an elegant but unpretentious backdrop for low-key lunches and intimate dinners. The best advice is to arrive at drakes with plenty of time so you can start your meal off with a luxury pre-dinner cocktail in the reception bar. This luxury cocktail bar offers a selection of premium liqueurs and spirits, as well as a list of traditional cocktails

with a contemporary twist served from a stunning black marble bar. Through the skills and talents of renowned head chef Andrew MacKenzie and his team, the 2AA Rosette awarded restaurant provides one of the finest dining experiences along the South Coast. Exquisite cuisine, combining the highest quality seasonal ingredients complimented by clean, robust flavours, characterise the restaurant’s dishes.

Choose from a three course Dinner Menu, offering several options per course or from the superb, and extremely popular, five course Chef’s Taster Menu - a must for the true foodies amongst us. The Restaurant at Drakes is also open every day for lunch (at a very reasonable £20 for 2 courses) and offers a wonderful sunday lunch – traditional roasts with a modern twist.

For that extra special touch, the intimate private dining room can reserved for up to 12 guests and comes with a dedicated waiter. The room is also equipped with the latest technology for small meetings.

Visit Drakes Hotel 43 – 44 Marine Parade, Brighton 01273 696934 drakesofbrighton.com

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dineinsunshine While the Jet Stream seems determined to keep us guessing this summer, we have to make the most of the sun when it does shine. So Catherine Ross selects a few places in Sussex where you can enjoy outdoor dining

Al Fresco Brighton alfresco-brighton.co.uk 01273 206523 As the name suggests, this is the perfect place to enjoy dinner outdoors as the sun sets over Brighton. Serving fresh, local produce and naturally raised free range meat and fish, new head chef, John Dickson, has a track record of winning AA rosettes. Set over two floors, Al Fresco offers unparalleled views along Brighton’s spectacular sea front. Outdoor diners can enjoy the sea air on the terrace, those who prefer to be indoors can experience the same views from the cosier, enclosed lower floor.

The crown and Anchor Shoreham crownandanchor-shoreham.co.uk 01273 463500 This lovely pub has something for everyone. The range of menus includes tapas, seafood and an a la carte menu.

The sunny, south facing terrace offers views across to Shoreham beach and live events include quiz nights on Tuesdays, open mic on Wednesdays and music on Friday and Saturday nights.

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the gun Heathfield elitepubs.co.uk/the_ gun 01825 872361 A perfect spot to while away a sunny evening or Sunday afternoon, The Gun is set in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. A large garden with mature trees and a sunny terrace offer al fresco diners plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors with beautiful country views.

Fresh, seasonal dishes are made to order using locally sourced ingredients.

jeremy’s restaurant Borde Hill, Haywards Heath jeremysrestaurant.co.uk 01444 441102 A gem of a find overlooking the beautiful Victorian walled garden at Borde Hill, Jeremy’s restaurant could have been created especially for this feature. The extensive terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a quick bite of lunch (a fast track lunch is available for people nipping out for a quick bite and heading back to work), a leisurely afternoon or a romantic dinner. The menus are extensive and varied, paying particular attention to seasonal foods. If you can’t make it along in person, the website also features seasonal recipes.

seven fish Midhurst sevenfish.co.uk 01730 716280 If you love your seafood, you’ll know that it’s not always easy to find unless you’re on the coast. But at this small independent restaurant in Midhurst, they are bringing in the freshest produce you will find daily and serving it up in a restaurant with a real buzz about it. Seven Fish, on the high street in Midhurst prides itself on good, fresh food. And it’s not all about fish either - there’s something on its menu for everyone. Plus, it has the loveliest patio to enjoy the warmer weather.

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TOP TEA ROOMS With such beautiful surroundings, is there anywhere better in the country for a spot of tea? To that end we help you find a place to while away an afternoon with some friends and maybe a fondant fancy or two

Artisan Patisserie and Tea Rooms Market Square, Horsham the perfect location for a new tea room in the town. We offer something really unique. Our aim is to bring the freshest ingredients, food and drink to the town, which is ethically sourced and supports local suppliers and the economy.

The Artisan Patisserie and Tea Rooms brings the very best in handmade and fresh produce from around the region to the people of Horsham. That includes specialist artisan bread, handmade sandwiches, pastries, quiches and cakes and 20 different types of tea!

Its the creation of Simon Coulter, who told us: “When we saw the building here in Market Square we felt it was

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“There are so many chain cafes and restaurants around offering a mediocre product and an impersonal service. We are different. Plus, we love this town and wanted to offer the people who live and visit here something special.”

And special it all is. the Artisan Patisserie and Tea Rooms not only offers exceptional variety, with light lunches, freshly baked breads and fresh fruit danishes for example, but it regularly updates what’s on offer too, meaning no two weeks are the same there. And everything is available to have on the premises or to take away.

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Patisserie Boulangerie Sandwiches Light Lunches Hand Blended teas HandRoasted Coffee Cakes Cream Teas

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Cuckfield Pantry and Tea Rooms High Street, Cuckfield “This is the way to enjoy a cup of tea” according to the new owners of the Cuckfield Pantry and Tea Rooms. The venue has been revived by John Tennant and his partner Sue, who have together created a traditional tea rooms, where you can enjoy handmade scones and cake, sandwiches and superb quality tea - all using proper china and tea pots from the 1930s. Nostalgia is a big theme here. As Sue told The Resident Magazine, drinking tea from proper crockery makes all the difference: “How much nicer does it taste when you use a proper china cup and saucer? We have worked hard to make sure we provide everything that people love about a tea room. That includes beautiful silver tea pots, also from the 30s as well as creating a friendly atmosphere where we make everyone feel welcome.

It’s traditional and very English.”

It’s also utterly lovely at the Cuckfield Pantry and Tea Rooms. That is probably why it is attracting a wide range of people, from the twenty-somethings, to the eighty-somethings. Whether it’s for mums or for meetings, or a casual cuppa and a cake, this is the place to come to enjoy some of the best quality produce you can find, in the most delightful setting around. Situated conveniently on the corner of Cuckfield’s high street, opposite Church Street, the tea room brings in as much of its produce as possible from Sussex suppliers. Its ice cream, honey, eggs are all from the local area.

Even the art on the wall is by Cuckfield artist Don Cranfield and is for sale.

And it’s not just the paintings you can buy at the Cuckfield Pantry and Tea Rooms.

Something else that sets them apart is the rest of the items they sell. There you can pick up everything from inexpensive gifts such as necklaces, candles, Brommley soaps or scarf’s to jams, chutneys and preserves. The furniture they use to decorate the shop is even available to purchase and includes a 1930s sideboard and travel trunk. Speaking of the interior John told The Resident Magazine: “We wanted to create a specific feel here.

One that is warm and welcoming, to make people feel at home. It all contributes to making this a traditional tea room, because this is home to us.

And people of all ages seem to love it.”

John left a position as CEO of Southerly Yachts, to open the pantry and tea rooms, which he says offers the best value cream teas in Sussex. “We both wanted to work with the public more.

Sue has a background in retail, which brings a lot of expertise to the tea room and we both put customer service to the top of the agenda. We are here for the customer, not the other way around. And we want to make them feel welcome and relaxed. It’s a really friendly place to be. We’ve even stayed open in the past for customers who are just having too good a time to want to leave!”

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New House Farm Near the Old Crawley Road, Horsham cheese/deli, store cupboard essentials, ready meals, ice-cream and local crafts.

The tearoom serves tea, coffee, chocolate and soft drinks along with locally baked cakes, sandwiches, breakfast, ploughman’s, cream teas and much more.The cakes are made by Button Bake, a local business in Twineham, and the scones are both sweet and savoury supplied by Linda’s homebake.

Originally a 16th century barn, this Sussex tea room has been revived to the highest standard. It is situated along the A264, North Horsham, has ample free parking and its courtyard offers beautiful views over the strawberry fields.

New House Farm sells locally sourced products where possible including fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh bread and bakery, meat, wine cider and ale,

The tea rooms aim to offer good quality, locally sourced products in a farm shop environment. By sourcing many of the products locally there is plenty of choice you can’t always find in the supermarkets.

Owner Lucie told The Resident Magazine: “We are supporting local businesses and lowering our ‘food miles’. Much of what we serve in our tearoom is available to purchase in the shop too.”

Tiffins Tea Room High Street, Petworth and more. The list of herbal, fruit and speciality teas is extensive, and they offer a wide choice of coffees too. Not forgetting the all-important feature of a tea room of course - cakes and cream teas! The selection of hand made cakes offers something for everyone.

This tea room is situated in the heart of the beautiful market town of Petworth, where you can enjoy a diverse collection of shops and attractions either before or after enjoying a little something from their tempting menu. Tiffins offers a choice of breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, toasted Paninis, home-made soup, daily specials, tea-room classics

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The owners have been in the catering business for a number of years and offer a friendly and warm welcome to all our customers. They told us: “Before coming to Petworth we had a cafe in the North Laines in Brighton which we enjoyed immensely. Our aim is to provide a level of service that we ourselves would enjoy and expect. When you come to Tiffins Tea Room you can expect to receive personal attention and a memorable experience.

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NEW HOUSE FARM SHOP AND TEA ROOM 01293 851890

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Housed in a beautifully renovated Sussex Barn The Farm Shop offers a wide selection of high quality locally sourced products.

The Tea Room is the perfect place to meet for a tea or coffee and to enjoy locally baked cakes or a fresh lunch served by our friendly staff.

Open 10am-6pm

www.newhousefarmshop.co.uk Pappardelle Osteria & Ristorante

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

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.

modern, ethical, seafood restaurant & bar contemporary menu, local, seasonal ingredients, always more than just fish!

Celebrating the best of British

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.

Seven Fish Canteen, Bar & Grill, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DJ. Tel: 01730 716280 www.sevenfish.co.uk

Photograph by Simon Margeston

Newly refurbished White Swan prior to flooding

Refurbishment work at The White Swan

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WHITE SWAN Tina and Nick Irish spent months restoring a Bosham pub and restaurant, turning it from derelict shell to the beautiful White Swan. Then, disaster struck. In the first of a three-part series we find out how the couple put their heart and soul into this community hub and why they have to do it all over again

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t all started so well. A local husband and wife team, Tina and Nick Irish, who had previously run a freehouse in Dorset, set their sights on the derelict building, formerly the White Swan Public House, in Bosham. The pub had been closed for two years and it was Tina and Nick who believed with the right care, attention and hard work, this Grade II Listed building could once again become a focal point of their community.

Tina told The Resident Magazine: “We wanted to restore it. We both saw the potential of the business, but equally what the pub had meant to those who live in North Bosham. When we held a public consultation in December 2010, it was freezing, but 120 locals showed up. The licensing departments of West Sussex Police and Chichester District Council were in support as was the Chichester Observer.

And we knew it was something we wanted to do.”

Tina and Nick got the premises license for the pub in early 2011 and began working on an epic refurbishment. That included the complete stripping of the pub and restaurant and starting again from scratch. A team from Oak Constructions got to work, re-wiring, re-plumbing, stripping the floors, walls and ceilings to transform the pub and restaurant all project managed by Tina and Nick personally. Tina added: “When we started, we didn’t have a single plate, knife, fork or spoon. We literally started with nothing and gutted the former building. Everything was new, the fixtures and fittings, the oak bespoke bar, the leather furniture, everything. And we did it all with three kids under the age of four!” In July 2011, a mini beer festival was held prior to opening, at which Tina and Nick had the opportunity to gauge what kind of beverages locals wanted to be served.

Then, soon after, it was ready for its unveiling.

The new White Swan pub opened in September 2011 to a rapturous reception, with a queue of eager customers snaking up the road. The couple decided early on that a community hub (one customer called it ‘the Hub of the World’) should utilise local services. And so they made sure that whenever possible, throughout the refurbishments

that they used local contractors and suppliers.

“For us, it’s all about keeping it local. It’s been our ethos from the beginning. It was the case when we were re-building and it was still the case when we opened. The public consultation showed us that we had strong local support from the community.

So this is definitely about giving them somewhere to actually be a community of people. We have largely local clientele and hire local staff.”

So close to home were the tradesmen that even Nick’s family got involved. His mum designed a new sign for the White Swan and his Dad and brother Chris, from Vintage Pig, helped to make it!

In addition, all types of businesses from the area were recruited to help with the re-launch, including solicitors, architects and Caroline’s Dairy, which supplied the ice cream for the restaurant. And it is the emphasis on local people that may have helped Nick, Tina and their family get through one of the toughest times they have ever faced, when in June this year, disaster struck. “In the heavy rain in June, flooding destroyed everything. All our hard work went down the drain. This was supposed to be our first summer. And now we are back to square one.

But it was the local community that got us through the worst part. When it happened, in true Bosham fashion local people stopped to ask if they could help. Local van drivers would pull up and see what they could do and people helped bring sandbags and remove water. It was moving and has just made us even more determined to bring the pub back to life - again! We’ll be back and we’ll be better than ever.”

Tina and Nick are refurbishing the White Swan for a second time and are currently, once again, using the services of the local community.

To find out what Tina and Nick are doing to re-open their pub for the second time, read next month’s issue.

To see the progress of the refurbishments and for ‘flood updates’ visit thewhiteswanbosham.com Join their mailing list or get regular updates on their Facebook page, which you can access from their website.

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You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a meat-free meal once in a while. Clive Mina, from the Pappardelle restaurant in Arundel, passes on the ingredients for a lovely lasagna that’s suitable for veggies and meat lovers alike

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appardelle Pesto Lasagna is lovingly prepared using green lasagna sheets, ricotta, spinach, pine nuts, pesto and is topped off with vegetarian parmesan. Combining the fresh taste of Ricotta with piquant pesto and crunchy pine-nuts it is the perfect alternative Lasagna for vegetarians.

Simply mix up the ingredients, then layer with pasta sheets in a traditional lasagna style. Top with the parmesan.

Clive Mina was introduced to the restaurant world at a very tender age, helping his parents in the kitchens and front of house of their family businesses whilst growing up. Learning the trade and cooking skills from his father Bruno, Clive’s childhood hobby turned into his passion and at the age of 28 he and his father decided to join forces and share their wealth of knowledge and talent creating authentic Italian cuisine. And so in 1988 Pappardelle was born! The Mina family originate from the Veneto region of Italy and it is here that many

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Pappardelle is the oldest single owner family run restaurant in Arundel and has achieved rave reviews and a firm following of fans for both the Osteria and the Restaurant. Using only the best Italian and local produce, and cooking all dishes fresh to order (with the except of the Lasagna) the restaurant has a great range of other veggie dishes on offer. of the dishes on the Pappardelle menu were conceived and passed down the family tree, evolving slightly on the way. Clive’s aim is to continue to create authentic, rustic Italian dishes using the best Italian and local produce he can find, uncomplicated but not basic cuisine that represents the Italian way of life family, friends, wine and great food!

For more information and to see the menu visit pappardelle.co.uk

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While in Petworth, stroll along to Middle Street to the Hungry Guest Shop - a gourmet delight, featuring our own butchery, charcuterie and walk-in cheese room. We feature the very best of seasonal artisan foods for your enjoyment.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Sandwich photographed at the Artisan Patisserie and Tea Rooms, Market Square, Horsham

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rise of the sandwich It’s the food of earls, and the food of the gods. But what is it about the modest meal that makes it so popular with people around the world

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e buy three billion sandwiches each year in the UK. It’s the lunchtime choice for brickies and bankers alike, and most of us will have spent our childhoods carrying them around in a rucksack or plastic box with the likes of He-Man on the front. In The Times last month, Tom Mitchelson even regaled readers with a story about a friend who claims the humble sandwich brought him back to life after an illness which struck him down in India. If you’re anything like me (a lover of the sambo) you’ll get it. The sandwich is like home. Or as Ollie Arnold told me, an elixir of life.

“The sandwich is absolutely a staple. But it’s so much more. It’s an essential. I can’t think of any other food I can have that satisfies my hunger and taste buds so well while also being quick, easy, hassle-free. I honestly couldn’t imagine life without it.”

And like most things that are sold these days, it was only a matter of time before those two pieces of fluffy bread were stuffed to within an inch of their life, preened and plated to such an extent that we’ll even go to a restaurant for one. That’s right, a restaurant, for a sandwich. The capitol, for example, is now becoming host to the kind of establishments that were usually reserved for what foodies might consider a posher meal. A pea and mint foam appetiser, a scallop or two to start followed by the pheasant, not forgetting the cheese board, is slowly being replaced with a more modest meal. Mishkins in Covent Garden, Burger and Lobster in Mayfair,

the Old Spot at Spitalfields - they’re all cashing in on something that Ollie, and Joey from friends, have known all along.

That the sandwich is food of the gods.

It’s certainly the food of Earls. It was, after all, the fourth Earl of Sandwich who is thought to be the first to put a slice of meat between two slices of bread as a quick and easy snack. After all, commanding the British navy and gambling is time-consuming stuff.

And the current Earl of Sandwich is not shy about cashing in on that legacy today. The family owns a successful sandwich business.

But there are many businesses doing the exact same thing - and quite right too.

Imagine our high streets with out the sandwich bar. Wait, imagine our lives without the sandwich! Thank goodness for M&S, which pre-packaged the sandwich in 1980, contributing to it emerging as something to eat on the go as well as in the garden with an egg and cress filling and tea.

The Artisan Patisserie and Tea Rooms in Horsham serves up perhaps the greatest example of the modern-day sandwich. A combination of convenient and decadent, its sandwiches put those from M&S to shame.

As owner Simon Coulter points out, it’s all down to the right balance inside. “You have to make sure that the ingredients in your sandwich complement each other.

Don’t stick to one thing. Mix it up a little.

For example we have salami, Emental and fig chutney, which people absolutely love.

And invest in the best quality bread you can find. Most importantly, be adventurous!”

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The newly refurbished Cowdray Pub and Dining has all the ingredients for a good time - locally sourced food and drink, friendly staff, a garden and a relaxed atmosphere, all in a lovely Sussex setting

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he newly refurbished Cowdray Pub and Dining now has all the elements for a great English country pub. There, you can enjoy fine wines, great beers and meals prepared by chef Soupi Ergin and be served by an oh-so-charming team of barmen and waitresses - all kitted out in their Gingham and Converse. You will find it in Balcombe, a typical Sussex village, beside a forest where dog walkers can enjoy a Sunday stroll before a pub lunch. It’s the kind of place where you can pop in for a quick drink or spend an entire lazy afternoon with friends - there is, for example, no pressure to clear the table at The Cowdray Pub and Dining - stay as long as you’d like. It’s also a place for families, with a large sun-trap of a garden at the back and a chalkboard of kid’s menu options at eye level for the little ones.

The menu is nothing short of delectable and it’s diverse too, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good luck choosing between the Cowdray Burger with garlic butter, cheese and hand cut chips or the lamb rump with red wine jus. They are just two of the options on a vast list of meals, including vegetarian options, fish, sharing platters and light bites. Which means whatever time of day you show up, there will be something to satisfy your appetite. And not only is the

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food fantastic there, but wherever possible it is all sourced locally, something which new manager Elicha Pickering believes is very important at the venue. “We want to create somewhere that serves and supports the local community. We are a place where people from Balcombe and beyond can come to enjoy themselves and if we can use local companies for our food and drink then that’s even better. It means we can always be sure of where the food has come from and know that it is fresh and of the highest quality.”

It’s a place for relaxed fun at The Cowdray.

Little touches like the wine list written in chalk and a quirky sign which politely asks for ‘children to be kept on a leash’ just add to the convivial atmosphere. The dining and pub areas are perfect for informal socialising. You can book a table online and once you’ve arrived you can choose to sit anywhere - restaurant, pub or garden, wherever you are most comfortable.

It all adds up to a relaxed drink or meal with friends and family and makes the short drive into the Cowdray’s surrounding countryside so worth it.

Book online or find more information at thecowdray.co.uk or call 01444 811280

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Four options for wining and dining this month. Are you ready to order?

Seven Fish Canteen, Bar & Grill Seven Fish Canteen, Bar & Grill in North Street, Midhurst brings that coastal flavour inland.

The menu features a variety of dishes, including meat, fish, seafood & poultry using, where possible, locally sourced ingredients and the best of British produce. It’s one of those “whatever you want it to be” type of places, open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner or just pop in for a glass of wine, cocktail, coffee or a beer. On warmer days you can dine outside in the patio garden with views over Cowdray ruins and surrounding meadows.

North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DJ

the leconfield restaurant The Leconfield is located in the heart of the delightful market town of Petworth. Lovingly restored and now established as a local institution and popular, stylish, fine dining destination.

Join us for delicious, seasonal a la carte meals, fantastic value set lunch menus, or bring the whole family for a relaxing Sunday brunch. All dishes prepared with top quality, local produce.

Recently listed by The Times as one of Top 30 places to enjoy Sunday lunch in the UK. New Street, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AS

the foresters arms inn If you prefer your country pub to be relaxed with traditional simplicity, offering fresh ingredients cooked and presented with attention to detail and professional, friendly service then you will love The Foresters Arms, nestled in the South Downs.

Elegantly and simply decorated, unwind with a local ale or, glass of wine in their 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!

The Street, Graffham, near Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0QA | forestersgraffham.co.uk

pappardelle ristorante and osteria Tickets for the Osteria Wine Club on 5th September are now available, so come and join the Antipodean Face-Off! Australian v New Zealand wines.

Ticket price £14.95 (includes food to accompany the tasting). Call 01903 882024 or pop in to book your place and see our website for more details.

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There’s a place in Billingshurst that will satisfy your hunger for somewhere you can get coffee and a cake as well as take-home produce that’s fresh from the farm

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s it a market? It is a coffee shop?

Is it a local produce store? Well, the answer is that Burdfield’s Country Market is all of that and much more. Known as ‘Burdfields’, it’s a place where customers who are both local to Billingshurst and who are just passing through can immerse themselves in all things local and lovely. As a hub for the local community, it’s always buzzing.

Businessmen hold meetings alongside cyclists who stop en-route for coffee and a cake and mummies can come for a catchup (there’s even room for the buggies).

Situated in the heart of the village, opposite the library, Burdfield’s has become popular because of its relaxed atmosphere and great food and drink. You can sit in the cafe area and get served by a team of people who clearly love their job.

Go a few times and they’ll even remember your name. There you can get a famous Burdfield’s Breakfast, a huge mug of tea, quality coffee, a range of homemade soup and cakes and plenty more.

And wherever possible, food on the menu is sourced or grown locally.

Much of the produce available in the shop is from Itchingfield Farm and includes beans, lettuce, cucumbers, herbs and other seasonal goods.

For lovers of food and cooking, Burdfields is a supplier of many of the ingredients you can’t always find in the supermarkets.

That includes an entire wall of spices - all

packaged in conveniently small sachets so that they actually get used and don’t sit at the back of the cupboard for years.

Jams, meats including fresh-from-the-farm bacon or sausages and honey are also sold and, as with most things on offer, come from local Sussex-based suppliers.

You can even choose from a range of coffee beans and grind them yourself at the store before taking them home.

Need some inspiration for tonight’s dinner? No problem - cookbooks are piled high, and guests are welcome to browse at their leisure looking for inspiration.

Even owner and self-confessed ‘foodie’ Anita is on-hand to help you pick the perfect ingredients or help you find a recipe. Anita Burdfield told The Resident Magazine: “I have an uncanny knack of being able to hunt out recipes from the dozens of cookbooks we have here.

I love to help people with something to accompany what they are cooking.

It’s part of the fun of Burdfield’s. I have created a place where people can come and be equally at home whether they are having a quick cuppa or filling their baskets with our country produce.

Whatever they are here for, my customers are all welcome.” Anita’s passion in life is cooking and hospitality, and it shows when you arrive at Burdfields.

The venue offers a unique marriage of local produce and friendly service in a relaxed, comfortable setting. Visit them at burdfield.co.uk for more information.

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n the heart of Wisborough Green, snaking its way across the beautiful West Sussex countryside is family run Free House, The Three Crowns, which celebrated its first year of business under new ownership in July. Tim Skinner is proud to celebrate this landmark in the history of the pub. He said: “It’s been a fantastic year re-establishing the pub back into the heart of the village community. Injecting life back into what has always been a popular hub of village life.” After searching with his family, they saw a fantastic opportunity with The Three Crowns to breathe life back into the building. This was a real opportunity and natural step for Tim to take on a business of his own after running pubs across the south for 10 years. Tim said: “It’s a fabulous place to be, in the beautiful West Sussex countryside surrounded by such fantastic produce from neighbouring farms and independent producers on our doorstep. It’s the epicentre of the village being around the green, and with the village getting younger, there’s a very active community.”

The pubs birthday celebrations spanned three days. “I wanted to mark our first birthday by throwing a big do to thank the village for making this first year such a tremendous success.” There was a barbecue and Pimms on Friday night with live music, Saturday was host to a family fun day with garden games and a jazz band, and Sunday featured a popular all day garden party with local bands and a barbecue. It was much better than I ever could have anticipated.

What I was really keen to do when we came here was to open the doors, trade, and work out what was important in the village. The pub belongs to the community and it’s up to us to understand and respond to them, and make it a commercial success for future generations to enjoy. The pub is a vital part of our local economy in many ways, from employment to supporting other local businesses. Our plan is to grow and sustain this business, I’m not looking into any mass development. More slow and steady organic growth, it’s important we get things right.”

When it comes to working with local businesses and supplying local produce The Three Crowns are leading the way, sourcing quality local produce where possible. They have a kitchen garden growing courgettes, marrow, squash, tomatoes, and leaks, and a herb garden.

Meat comes from the Petworth butchers who source from the Leconfield estate, and free range pork and lamb comes from Downsview farm. The pub also receives fresh fish deliveries four times a week from Chapmans who source from fisherman along the coast, and shellfish comes from Selsey, where Landlord Tim grew up.

He said: “We hand cut chips, everything is homemade (except the ice cream, we leave that to the experts at New Forest Ice Cream), our pub favourites, steaks and fish and chips are really popular. The Three Crowns also has a daily specials board which is constantly changing and features the freshest produce and catches of the day. “We also do fantastic burgers using all the trimmings and mince the meat ourselves with our own recipe and seasoning. We also offer a large range of local beers from a range of brewers including Langham, Darkstar, and Harvey’s as well as international craft beer Samuel Adams on draught, and award winning Japanese lager Asahi”.

The pub offers a traditional atmosphere, free from the ringing of fruit machines in the background, replacing that with a buzz of conversation. The truly welcoming pub makes everyone who walks through the front door, at any time of the day, feel like a part of the village. A range of major events take place in the village throughout the year making the pub the ideal location to visit if you are enjoying local attractions or passing through. The pub also regularly hosts live music from local bands inside and in the gardens.

For more information call 01403 700239 or visit thethreecrownsinn. com or find them on Facebook

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Arundel Castle, on the River Arun, c.1824 Š Tate, London 2012

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A new exhibition, which is to be held in the refurbished exhibition room at Petworth House, will display rarely seen loaned works

by JMW Turner, whose love of Sussex and the surrounding landscapes is clear for all to see

Petworth, Sussex, the Seat of the Earl of Egremont: Dewy Morning, 1810 © Tate, London 2012

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urner’s Sussex at Petworth House is the first exhibition to celebrate the importance of Sussex to the work of JMW Turner, the nation’s greatest painter. It features around 40 carefully selected loaned exhibits, mainly drawings and watercolours that represent the wide ranging importance of Sussex to his art. Visitors will also have the rare opportunity to join a tour of the Old Library, used by Turner as a studio and not normally open to the public.

The works on display are all loans, and are drawn from major national and regional collections, as well as from private owners. Highlights include the unprecedented opportunity to see the pencil sketch of Petworth House, which Turner made in the park in 1809, alongside the finished oil painting he made from it – Sussex the Seat of the Earl of Egremont, Dewy Morning (pictured above), the 3rd Earl of Egremont’s first commission from the artist.

JMW Turner’s strong links with Petworth, West Sussex, are well known. During the 1820s and 30s the painter was a frequent visitor to the house as a guest of his friend and patron the 3rd Earl of Egremont. The 20 paintings bought and commissioned by the 3rd Earl continue to

be enjoyed by thousands of visitors today, and are central to the story of Petworth.

Other exhibits represent both iconic and rarely seen works, and feature views of Arundel, Brighton, Chichester, Hastings, Lewes, Rye and Shoreham among many Sussex locations. There is also the chance to see a group of the famous small watercolour sketches on blue paper, now largely held at Tate Britain, which were made of the house and park in 1827.

The works selected for Turner’s Sussex did not feature in Petworth’s 2002 Turner at Petworth exhibition, and some have not been exhibited for many years.

Alongside Turner’s Sussex, visitors will also be able to see Petworth’s Turner paintings in their usual locations in three rooms of the main house, as part of a parallel exhibition, The Petworth Turners, featuring new interpretations of the largest collection of Turner oils housed outside Tate Britain.

Turner’s Sussex will run from January 12 to 13 March 2013. For more information, timed ticket prices and opening times visit nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

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hoosing artwork for your home can be very personal and very subjective. There are no common likes or dislikes with some well known artists attracting tremendous interest and following or an equal measure of dislike. Most people will choose art that will be on display in their homes in the same position for a long time. A few may change their pictures around from time to time. The traditional way is to decorate or re-decorate your house or room(s) and the select artwork that will suit your budget, your taste and your colour scheme(s).

This can prove very difficult especially when you also add shape and size in.

Harris, Peter Wildman, Darren Baker and many other well known artists can be used very effectively when choosing art as your starting point for decoration or re-decoration. You will find that the cost of limited edition or original artwork is not necessarily going to be expensive and as an added benefit, the value of your purchase will not depreciate and may very well appreciate in value as you enjoy looking at it. Buying low-cost artwork may be cost effective, but having an original that no one else has a copy of, will only add to your enjoyment.

A simpler and more effective way could be to choose your art with the intention to make it a key component. Colour schemes can be very effective as the images here show, whilst displaying the artwork to great effect. With artwork reproductions printed on acrylics, aluminium, glass and other modern materials, the bathroom, kitchen and garden can also be included as places to make use of good artwork.

How do you source good artwork? The obvious route is to visit your local art galleries where you can gain ideas and find out more as well as looking at the artwork on offer. There are many good independent art galleries in the West Sussex area, catering for virtually every taste. So, if you are moving into a new property and want to decorate with art in mind or planning a complete revamp of a room or rooms in you house, try the art first route and see where it takes you.

Artwork by Henderson Cisz, Duncan MacGregor, Sherrie Valentine Daines, Fabian Perez, Rebecca Lardner, Rolf

For more information about the art and services provided by the Verite Gallery, visit verite.co.uk

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e was the cover artist for The Resident Magazine’s first anniversary issue in April and now Matt Bodimeade returns to the limelight with his own exhibition at the Zimmer Strewart Gallery from 11 August to 8 September. James Stewart, gallery director, said: “It could not be more appropriate to have this exhibition on during the Arundel Festival. The compositions and Matt’s technique are current: The subject of the South Downs has been painted by many artists over the last few hundred years, including Turner, but these works bring a fresh approach encouraging the viewer to see the Downs anew, in the same way Hockney’s Yorkshire paintings inspired people to look again at the Dales”.

More than most artists, Matt Bodimeade has had a direct effect on the landscape he describes in his drawings. Through early adulthood employment in agriculture he was able to change the colour, shape and texture of fields through cultivation and harvesting processes. He said: “It’s like hunting. Searching for a starting point like that line of poppies.

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down the hill like a fat bloke’s belly over his belt. I keep reminding myself that it’s my landscape and I can deal with it how I want.”

Talking to Matt in the landscape and then seeing his work evolve in his studio, it’s clear his response to this part of West Sussex is a deep, complex and intelligent mixture of feelings and memories formed over nearly 40 years. He presents what he sees with extreme care, honesty and understanding of the landscape yet he is unsentimental about it and responsive to change.

He neither wants nor expects it to remain exactly how it is. His love for the land is unconditional and that goes as much for vast sweep of the chalk downs, as for the railway to London tunnelling through them, or for the plastic cobalt blue fertilizer bags stacked in a pre-fab barn. Matt Bodimeade was born in Arundel and studied art at West Sussex College of Art and Design and Brighton Polytechnic.

For more information on the Zimmer Stewart Gallery or Matt Bodimeade visit zimmerstewart.co.uk or call James Stewart on 01903 885 867.

River Bank, Keepers Wood

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River Up, Foxes Oven

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Toby Gillett is a young entrepreneur who’s just received a cash boost to his business. He tells Tom James about his plans for the future and why he’s shunned university to follow his own path

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s Sussex nurturing the next Mark Zuckerberg? The Facebook founder had his Eureka moment as a university student. A student from West Sussex has gone one better, conjuring up a winning idea while still at school - one that landed him first prize at a prestigious entrepreneurial awards ceremony. Toby Gillett, 18, from Crawley Down, who attends Imberhorne School, ran away with the £50,000 prize fund at this year’s Gatwick Diamond initiative, Young Start-up Talent.

His notion of an online book library, ‘Sobiblio’ topped the list of entries at the Copthorne Effingham Hotel at the end of March and since then his feet have barely touched the ground. Although they’ve had to, as he’s just taken his A Levels in politics, economics and law. He took time out to meet The Resident magazine to discuss his reaction to the award, how he plans to spend the money, and what’s next for the fledgling businessman.

He said: “Winning the competition will give me access to the expertise that I need to take my idea on and hopefully fulfil it’s potential. Although it’s early days, I already have a few exciting meetings lined up, including one with a world-leading publisher (Penguin), where we’ll discuss possible content, and address issues of copyright for newer books.” So, what was his muse for his innovative idea? Well, a healthy debate at school led Toby to what now seems like a logical followon to today’s electronically driven consumerism. Like many a ground-breaking advance however, we may soon be saying `Why didn’t anyone think of it before?` “The idea’s been with me for four or five months now, beginning life in an A Level politics lesson where we were discussing the Murdock scandal and media dominance.

The conservation quickly moved on to the film and music industries and how they’re increasingly dominated

by Netflix, Lovefilm, Spotify, and the like. This got me thinking about book rental and the demand there would be for a similar premise as Netflix, but for ebook rental”.

That night and over the next few weeks, Toby trawled the internet trying to discover whether something similar had been tried before. “To my surprise, and delight, it hadn’t.”

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Applicants for the Young Start-up Talent awards have to live in the Gatwick Diamond area, be aged 16 to 21 and apply online or through their school, which is how Toby did it. The field was narrowed down to 10 semi-finalists, then five finalists, who had to present their idea to a panel of eight judges in a dramatic Dragon’s Den-style filmed scenario. Toby beat off stiff competition covering a diversity of business ideas that included a record label to T-shirt design concept, Japanese Manga fancy dress and an online academic network. His idea won the day, although other entrepreneurial skills shone through - his ease during public speaking for one (which came across in our meeting) – a vital tool in persuading others of the value of his vision. Toby believes he’s tapping into a strong consumer need. “The demand for electronic books is clearly strong right now,” he added. “The success of the Kindle has shown that people want to download books as well as buy the hard copy, while companies like Spotify and Netflix demonstrate the public appetite for renting as well as buying, so I feel it’s a natural progression for books to go the same way. Currently we’re just talking about books that have no copyright attached, so would be free from involvement of the publisher. There are currently 2.5 million titles not under copyright, which gives me a strong base to work with. It may take a while to fully explore these figures but my aim in the short to medium term is to reach the 200,000 mark but I’ll have to wait to see how these first meetings progress.”

Toby will be able to focus his full attentions on launching his fledgling business, as university was an option he passed up this year, preferring to move forward his mission as quickly as he can, with the help of the £50,000 resource. “The cost attached to university is too much to shoulder just for the sake of it. If I was to go to there, I’d want it to lead on to a career. Right now, I prefer to focus on this and its development over the next few years. I need to get my website up and running and make the most of the competition win, which has enabled me to access a skills base that will help me push my idea forward, and hopefully make it a great success.”

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hether you’re looking for a fabulous dress for a special occasion, something unique and quirky to spice up your wardrobe or you fancy treating yourself to a new bag or a pair of shoes, you’re sure to find something to suit you at La Vida. The Fashion boutique offers affordable celebrity inspired fashion, evening wear, children’s wear, accessories and girly gifts and recently moved to new premises in Piries Place. Owner Donna told The Resident Magazine: “People are able to see what we’re about and what we’re offering due to the large windows at the front of the shop”. La Vida offers fabulous clothing and accessories which you can’t get anywhere else, and is proud to support UK brands such as ‘A Postcard from Brighton’ and children’s clothing company, ‘No Added Sugar’. They also stock Pia Michi and French brand Rene Derhy, which offers matching outfits for both mothers and children. Donna told The Resident Magazine: “Our ranges are inspired by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney, and some brands provide all of the evening wear in programs such as The Bachelor and The Only Way is Essex. Our website has taken off due to people searching the outfits online after the shows.” Shop owner Donna has always been involved in fashion as her mother owned shops when she was a child, so she has always been familiar with the industry. Donna has owned La Vida for 13 years, in which she has had three different locations for the shop, the first being in The Carfax and the other two in Piries Place.

Donna has tried to make her new shop accessible to all types of women. She said: “Our changing rooms offer a boudoir feel, and are also wide enough for pushchairs for the yummy mummies who come in. La Vida offers everything from fashion inspired bridal gowns to Spanx, which are said to be a best seller, “we even have them in our changing rooms. We’re quirky and unique, something a bit different and people are loving shopping on our website too.”

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he Cottage boutique offers pure fabrics and timeless styles in the form of both investment and affordable pieces. The boutique boasts a beautiful interior, with exposed brick and wood panelling. Shop owner, Linda Wickens, told The Resident Magazine: “I want it to be inviting. One of my aims is to create relationships with my customers to more understand their personalities and thereby fitting the clothes for them and their lifestyles, along with addressing any confidence issues they may have.” The Cottage offers non-seasonal clothing in pure materials such as cotton, linen and silk. Linda told us: “As we get older we learn to appreciate and value beautiful things”. The subtle tones used in the clothing also mean that they are always in trend. The boutique stocks both UK and foreign brands, such as Privatsachen, which has a one size policy so all pieces can be worn by all types of women. The brand also hand dyes each piece, meaning all garments are unique. The Cottage is also selling jeans which can drop women down two sizes, which, unsurprisingly, have been a huge hit. Similar to La Vida, The Cottage is exclusive in that it only sells select brands, meaning there are only a few of each styles.

Linda has always had a passion for fashion, even though her career started out in leasing and working at stables. She told us: “I worked at Fat Face for a year and a half and just fell into fashion through a friend. But I absolutely love what I do. Clothes are my passion. If I didn’t love my product, I couldn’t sell it. I believe in everything I do.” The cottage hopes to appeal to an even wider customer base with the addition of brands such as Danish label Rosemunde, who offer a large range of cotton/silk basics in addition to a beautiful collection of classic designs, the Emu Australia Apparel range of merino wool clothing and accessories and is also eagerly awaiting the arrival of a young Dutch label which will be its first appearance in the UK. Now into her second year, Linda added: “I love my job. This shop is just an extension of my wardrobe.”

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he simplicity of having a fully tiled wet room can offer a level of style and beauty to your home, and to have one fitted may not be as expensive as you originally thought. The versatile rooms can fit anywhere in your home, either upstairs or downstairs, even the smallest spaces can be turned into one, and wet room specialists, And So to Bathe… install the highest quality wet rooms to the top standard.

Led by managing director Jim Paddley and business manager Ryan Salsano, the team take pride in their work and are proud to be a displaying Impey products. Ryan says: “The only wet room system we use is by Impey. We have used them since we began trading and it’s the only system we truly believe in. It’s 100% watertight and when fitted by an accredited fitter, it’s guaranteed for life.” It’s not uncommon for people to have wet rooms fitted that are not watertight. Half the calls we do are people who want us to rectify poorly installed wet rooms by other companies.”

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And So To Bathe… sells well respected and trusted high quality brands from across Europe including Hansgrohe, the high end name Axor (Hansgrohe), Artelinea, Duravit, Laufen & Pura. They also offer customers the chance to see how the room will look in no time at all thanks to their specially dedicated team members working on ‘Virtual Worlds’ software. The imaging software allows the team to take down your design and room measurements and then create a 3D image of the room for you to see without spending any money. Ryan said: “We are very proud of our 3D imaging as it is as close to the finished room as you can get on a computer screen.”

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work from a studio at the bottom of my garden. It is a 4 x 4 metre log cabin. It is wonderful to be able to work from home – no traffic jams to my office, no sweaty bodies on a long train journey to endure.

The first step to creating a workspace in which you can be both comfortable and productive is to think about what you want from a home office and how much space you have. It is great if you have an extra room, or can convert a garage or as I did, build a home office at the bottom of the garden. However you don’t have to have this luxury.

require. You can go for a plain roman blind, roller or venetian. One that matches your colour scheme will look great.

Work/life space balance

As always good storage is essential. A desk with plenty of room to house your keyboard and screen, somewhere for the printer, the telephone and a filing cabinet. A comfortable, supportive office chair is very very important, and this is where it might be best to spend a little more money. Try not to place your desk so that you have your back to the door, which can be very distracting.

Firstly, you have to be organised and tidy, otherwise chaos will ensue. Invest in storage and a good desk with plenty of drawers. Make the space your dedicated work space – somewhere you can claim as your own. If you want something really funky and modern then look at Dwell they have some great contemporary desks and filing cabinets along with modern desk chairs.

Plan your decorating scheme It is a good idea to spend some time contemplating your colour scheme, as colours can influence the mood of a room. Pastel shades are calming and soothing, yellow is stimulating, while blue will focus the mind. Bright shades of orange or pink are great for energy and socialising. Whatever colour scheme you choose don't forget to pick one that reflects what the room is used for the majority of the time. I have just signed off a design for a client and we are combining a neutral colour scheme with bright citrus green. All the storage will be purpose-built to ensure there is a place for everything and there is no clutter around to distract you while you’re working.

A Room with a view Plenty of light is good for your mood. But use too much and you might not be able to see the computer screen, and as over 97% of home based businesses require the use of a computer and broadband this is a major consideration. A room with a view will help your creativity.

My office window looks out across the garden, which never fails to inspire, although it does also remind me that I haven't done any weeding in a while.

Window treatment Blinds are the most practical choice for an office environment, as they can be adjusted to prevent glare and allow as much or as little light into the room as you

Let there be light Good task lighting is essential. Opt for a desk light as well as overhead lighting. This is not only practical, but will make working into the evening that little bit more comfortable. If your desk is small then why not look at using clamp lights – simply clip them where you need most light.

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A little Feng Shui advice I’ve had a chat to Janine Lowe, a Feng Shui Consultant, about what she would recommend when thinking about designing a home office. Her top tips are: Your desk should be positioned so that you have your back against a solid wall if at all possible, looking out of a window or facing a door. The window should never be behind you to ensure you have the best Chi. A water feature is a good addition to the office, to be placed, this year in the South West – this changes yearly depending on which star is present.

Your desk should preferably be made of wood.

You should de-clutter the office regularly and desk drawers should also be clutter free.

If you like to have a photo of your family or loved ones in the office then place the photo on the South West of your desk and any phone in the West – this promotes creativity.

To promote good fortune place a Jade Money Plant on the South East and a bright reading lamp in the South to promote fame.

Lastly the office should have a healthy green plant with rounded leaves to absorb electrical pollution.

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MAKING YOUR GROUNDS GREAT

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PS Contractors is a familyrun business, established over 35 years ago. The company provides specialist services in all aspects of tree care, fencing and grounds maintenance across the south east of England, as well as a range of recycled landscaping products.

Paul Smyth the managing director, started from the simple beginnings of grass cutting and KPS is now one of the largest tree care businesses in the South East. The head office and workshops are situated in the heart of Sussex, at Scaynes Hill, providing a centralised service to the county.

Paul, his wife Hazel and two sons Danny and Jody, Directors, work day to day in the office, bringing strength and continuity to the business. “We are very much a team here, and work alongside each other bringing our individual strengths to the table.

Meeting clients is our starting point. We discuss their needs face to face, in order to understand their wishes, quote competitively and deliver a premium service�, says Danny.

Our Arborists cover all aspects of tree care, such as felling, pruning, crown reductions and stump removal. In addition KPS have a team of fencers who are highly skilled, with

broad experience in all aspects of fencing works, and grounds maintenance teams who tackle anything that grows in the garden!

As a business KPS are Arboricultural Association Approved, work to BSI ISO Quality and Environmental standards, have rigorous health and safety assessments, employ highly trained staff and are fully insured. With these standards in place, KPS are able to be reactive and schedule work to tight deadlines, however large or small the job is.

Our sister company, KPS Composting Services, was established over 10 years ago initially to help deal with our own green and woody waste generated by the tree care business. The company has now grown to become one of the largest specialist composting companies in the UK. We accept material for recycling at our Sussex sites and provide a nationwide mobile composting service. These materials are transformed into the KPS range of Recycled Landscaping Products, including Soil Improver, Green Top Soil, Woodland Mulch, Premium Pine Bark and Firewood Logs.

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The Third Week of May Angus White from Architectural Plants explains the root of his love for the Sycamore tree and that despite being unpopular with many, they are one of the most beautiful in the world

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he accepted wisdom on the subject of Sycamore trees is that they’re little better than a weed; that their timber is of little commercial use, that they’re of limited aesthetic value and that they’re a pest because of their prodigious ability to seed themselves anywhere - in any soil, in any place. The last bit’s true. They’re a mighty successful species. Maybe their very success - often seen as inconvenient because they keep coming up where they’re not wanted - is the reason for them being a bit of a PR disaster.

Nobody seems to like them much.

It’s not fair! Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a type of Maple and its timber is clean, white and silky.

When I made furniture, we used it for turning (nice tight grain so great for wooden platters) and when a clean modern look was required, just the job. Also - nice to work, available in good lengths and widths and cheaper than most other English hardwoods.

Now I’ve moved on from using the timber for cabinet making to growing trees and planting them in gardens. And looking at them. With my interest in trees came the realisation that when mature, this is

one of the most beautiful trees in the entire world. Quite a claim and there’s a ‘but’: only in late May and early June.

During this brief window, big old mature sycamores, particularly if out on their own are the greenest, most perfect and utterly shapely tree you’ll ever see. I have a friend who lives beyond Salisbury and I try to visit him every year in the third week of May. Why? Because it’s the time when they’re at their very best and because there’s a particularly fine one on the Salisbury ring road - perfectly positioned on a gentle bend so you have a lovely long lingering look at this beautiful object while coping with the endless roundabouts and traffic jams.

Keep your eyes open towards the end of May next year. Look for big ones - you can’t miss them, they’re everywhere. If you don’t know what a Sycamore looks like, make it your business to find out.

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Emma Firth takes a wander around the seaside town and finds a place where local business and the community is thriving

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orthing’s stunning seafront location and bustling commercial centre mean this West Sussex town truly offers something for everyone. Set in the shadow of the South Downs, it is a perfect base to explore this part of the south coast, but also a varied and interesting attraction in its own right. Worthing’s famous art deco pier, built in 1862 and awarded Pier of the Year in 2006, is a calm and peaceful place to take a stroll on a sunny day, or try and win big at the amusements, while the Pavilion Theatre at the entrance hosts shows and music events all year round.

The five-mile palm-lined promenade is also a beautiful location for a leisurely walk or cycle, and stopping to admire the shingle Waterwise Garden at West Parade is a must. Other greenfingered delights include the Green Flag-winning Highdown Gardens, set in glorious downland countryside overlooking the sea. History buffs will find plenty to delight the heart and soul here, with splendid period architecture, including the English Martyrs Church with its reproduction of Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by a local artist at two-thirds the original size. And tours are also available of the working eighteenth century black post windmill, including its rescued granary and Glynde Windpump. Other attractions aside, Worthing also has a booming retail trade with over 400 stores in the town centre catering for just about every need imaginable. With pedestrianised areas and covered shopping areas hosting all kinds of shops from major chains to small independent boutiques, the town’s commercial heart centres on Montague Street and South Street, and there is also a market every Wednesday and farmers’ market on the fourth Saturday of each month.

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Duncan Macgregor, Henderon Ciz, He Qi, Rebecca Lardner, Rolf Harris, Fabian Perez, Bruno Tinucci, Des Kilfeather, Philip Raskin, Simon Kenevan, PeterWileman, Sherree Valentine Daines, Darren Baker, Virglio Raposa, Sarah Jane Walker and Margaret McLean. Orders taken for any limited edition print that is currently available by these and other leading artists.

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As befits a seaside location, many of the varied and buzzing restaurant and cafes in Worthing offer al fresco dining, many with a view out over the sea or the River Adur, with Warwick Street a particular highlight. Worthing’s very own Highdown Vineyard also has its own restaurant and tea room. While you can dine out on the freshest fish you can imagine, from oysters to award-winning fish and chips, just caught local produce can also be purchased direct from fishermen on the beach most days. For art lovers, the fine art on display at the Verite Gallery in nearby Goring-on-Sea is well worth a look, and Worthing also boasts its own museum and art gallery, featuring costume and toy collections which are among the largest in the country, as well as theatres and cinemas. But the town doesn’t just appeal to adults– alongside the beach, little people will love Diddlyland at Brooklands Pleasure Park, which features a miniature train ride as well as bouncy castles and pirate motor boats amongst other attractions.

But Worthing – the largest town in West Sussex - doesn’t only thrive because of its coastal location and picturesque setting; it is also home to numerous businesses which are growing in national reputation, including specialist water treatment solutions company UKh2o, who supply equipment for domestic, industrial and commercial use.

Emma Firth is a former Telegraph journalist who currently works as a freelance writer as well as being a full-time mum. Follow her on Twitter @EmmaFirth

SPAIN’S BEST KEPT SECRET Jess Archer went in search of all that’s great about Seville, and found a chic Spanish city of culture and chorizo!

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hen it comes to choosing a city break destination, Seville, located in the deep south of Spain, may not be high on your list. But I’ll let you into a little secret, and let’s keep it to ourselves; Seville is the hidden gem of Europe.

And being only a two-and-a-half hour flight from Gatwick Airport, it is ideal for a long weekend break. According to legend, ‘Sevilla’ was founded by Hercules.

And maybe that’s why the people of Seville are well known throughout the country and the wider world for their fierce pride in their city. And rightly so. They are, first and foremost, from Seville, secondly from the region of Andalucia and a distant third, from Spain.

The goings-on in Madrid are of little interest to a Sevilliano, while Barcelona in the north may as well be another country. Sevillanos see no need to venture beyond their Sevilla, where things stay the same year after year and change is not generally welcomed. Situated on the banks of the meandering Guadalquivir River, Seville is regarded as one of the largest historical centres in Europe. It’s fair to say that Seville is a capital of culture and everywhere you walk you’ll see centuries-old buildings which are a sight to behold, as well as orange trees which are as much an integral part of the landscape as the Gothic archways. That’s why the city is loved by movie directors for its range of well-preserved buildings and has been a film location for Star Wars Episode 2, Lawrence of Arabia and Orlando Bloom’s Kingdom of Heaven.

Seville is home to the second largest crown in the world and one of the largest pearls on the planet

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The city can boast some of the world’s leading cultural attractions. There’s Alcazar, Europe’s oldest active Royal palace with its magnificent gardens, the Fine Arts Museum, Spain’s second largest picture gallery, the Archive of the Indies, setting out the most comprehensive documented history detailing America’s discovery and Ronda, the oldest bullfighting ring in the world. Last but by no means least, the centre piece attraction of Seville is the impressive cathedral and its Moorish Giralda tower, which dominates the skyline.

Climb the 37 – yep, that’s right – 37 flights of steps of the Giralda and you’ll witness a magnificent view of the city (the journey back down is quicker and easier and you’ll be ready for a cerveza - or three!) The cathedral, the largest in the world after St Paul’s and St Peter’s in the Vatican, houses the tomb of explorer Christopher Columbus, one of the country’s most important art collections, and is also home to the second largest crown in the world and one of the largest pearls on the planet.

The city’s historical options are endless and a great way to see the sights is on an authentic horse-drawn carriage which can be seen darting through the cobbled streets and alleyways day and night.

In Seville, many hotels are restored as well-maintained town houses or mansions arranged around a typical Andalucian courtyard. I stayed in the fabulous147bedroom Hotel Alfonso, which has recently reopened after a multi-million pound refurbishment. Built by King Alfonso X111 in 1929 to provide his court guests a stay to remember, this splendid palace has hosted kings and

princes, heads of state, famous artists and film stars and is widely regarded as Spain’s premier 5-star hotel. I won’t go on about how beautiful the hotel is (it’s gorgeous), but the sumptuous breakfast in its central courtyard is to die for and sets you up for the day!

Another hotel I’d recommend is the four star Dona Maria which has a rooftop pool and bar and a splendid view of the Giralda Tower immediately opposite.

Seville is credited with inventing tapas and has more than 1000 bars where the choice of food is virtually unlimited from seafood, to ham and cheese to sausage. And talking of sausage, head for Restaurante Egana Oriza, a stone’s throw from Hotel Alfonso and the Alcazar Palace, where I enjoyed the finest chorizo sausage I’ve ever tasted, crafted by head chef Jose Mari Egana. Oriza, located in a mansion dating back to 1926, is the number one restaurant in the city (around £50 a head with wine and book in advance) where you can enjoy fine dining, meat and fish dishes or glorious tapas on the terrace with the locals. Spain is not famed for its white wines but try a bottle of Oriza’s Jose Pariente from the country’s Valladolid region and you won’t be disappointed; it’s superb. With temperatures hitting the mid 40s, Seville in the summer months is not for the faint hearted (or fair skinned!)

Even the locals clear out to the coast. The best time of year to go is springtime or the autumn, when the weather is pleasant but not stifling. A much more sedate pace of life than the hustle and bustle of the more obvious European city break destinations, Seville should be added to your list of places that must be seen. But as I said earlier, let’s keep it as our little secret.

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STEP BACK in time

It’s time for one of the county’s best loved events, as the celebration of decades gone by returns to Goodwood

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he Goodwood Revival is a magical step back in time, a unique chance to revel in the glamour and allure of motor racing in the romantic time capsule of the golden era of motor racing at one of the world’s most authentic circuits. As the only event of its kind to be staged entirely in the 1940s, 50s and 60s that relives the glory days of Goodwood Motor Circuit, it is the biggest and best historic motor racing party of the year.

The majority of visitors go to great lengths to dress in appropriate period clothing and achieve that authentic look. No modern vehicles are allowed within the circuit perimeter throughout the weekend.

There are also theatrical sets that bring the past back to life and a celebration of aviation heritage with some stunning aerial maneuvers throughout the skies above this WWII former aerodrome. You can also see a fantastic selection of rarelyseen pre-1966 aircraft on static display in the Freddie March ‘Spirit of Aviation’.

This year’s event which will be held from 14 to 16 September marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic AC cobra with a dedicated race, 50 years of the Ferrari 250 GTO, a tribute to Dan Gurney on the 50th anniversary of his maiden Grand Prix victory, plus for the first time since the 1930s, the legendary pre-war ‘Silver Arrows’ Grand Prix cars will be reunited on-track, marking the 75th anniversary of their first appearance in the UK. Aside from the intoxicating entertainment on the track, there is breathtaking action in the skies as Spitfires and Hurricanes along with an American P-51 Mustang and a

P-47 Thunderbolt will perform elaborate swoops and dives over the circuit, making the Revival almost as revered for its glorious air shows as its thrilling motor racing. The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours d’elegance, now in its sixth year, will again take place with an ever-growing number of aeronautical beauties on show including the flying boat PBY Catalina, a flying replica of Britain’s first purposedesigned military aircraft - the BE2 and The Red Rockette Beechcraft Staggerwing.

‘Over the Road’, a popular feature of the Revival is being expanded for 2012, to include an impressive line-up of DJ’s and live acts, a Victoria Street Party, The Chap Olympiad, a delicious Revival street food market, along with many other attractions and entertainers. Vintage fashion is another of the vital ingredients that make the annual Goodwood Revival so thoroughly unique and entertaining, and 2012 promises to be no exception. The Revival Market boasts some of the best names on the vintage fashion scene, and is on hand to kit you out with the authentic look, whether it’s the gentrified country style, the rock’n’roll styles of the Teddy Boys or the psychedelia of the swinging sixties. The Revival High Street will retain many of its hugely popular stores, including the unmissable Tesco period supermarket, iconic 60’s fashion brand BIBA, plus other top brands, including What Katie Did, Kenwood and DeLonghi.

For tickets and information visit goodwood. com/revival follow the Revival on Facebook and Twitter @GoodwoodRevival for all the latest event news

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chichester’s CHARM

Diana Morgan explains why the Sussex city is one of the best places in the region to live, visit or shop

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’ve lived in Chichester for 16 years and have found it a great place to live and work. Should I ever take it for granted I’m soon made aware of its advantages by visitors who are keen to get out and explore the shops and other attractions. The city is a compact area within walls dating back to Roman times, based on a simple axis of North, East, South, and West Streets (no excuse if you get lost!) with the 500 year old Market Cross at the centre.

The Cathedral has an interesting interior with ancient and modern artefacts to be seen. Other attractions for visitors and residents include a lively shopping scene with many independent shops alongside the multiples, and thankfully fewer empty shops than elsewhere. Local clothes shops include Stephen Lawrence for designer mens and ladies clothing, Dartagnans for designer menswear, and for women, Urban Nature and Arabella.

Interiors and homeware are well catered for with stores including Steamer Trading and Casa Fina. For these and other interesting shops you may need to stray off the main streets into the Boardwalk, Crane Street, Baffins Lane, Little London, and Little London Walk among others.

The café and restaurant culture is growing all the time and as well as many of the chain restaurants, we have Amelie and Friends, Marco (recently opened by a chap who will be familiar to many as a manager of other restaurants and now has his own place!), Trents, and Field & Fork. Artisan food production is also a growth area and much of the produce can be found at

the farmers market on the first and third Friday of the month and at the Local Food Fare event, to be held 14th-16th September this year. Both markets are on North and East Streets, lending a wonderful atmosphere to the city. A favourite food shop of mine is Manuka in Little London Walk with organic fruit and veg, local ice cream from Caroline’s Dairy as featured in July’s issue, and a good range of health foods, all served with good advice from a friendly team of New Zealanders!

Cultural attractions include our brand new Museum the Novium, the Pallant House Gallery (modern art including a Peter Blake exhibition on at the moment), the Festival Theatre with its renowned summer productions which often transfer to the West End, a thriving Youth Theatre and the annual Festivities with a wide programme of concerts, talks, and performances. As well as a multiplex cinema we have the Cinema at New Park showing mainstream and art house films with excellent projection and sound facilities; its film festival is 16th August – 2nd September this year and will show a huge range of overseas films that are rarely seen outside London. Within easy reach we have Chichester Harbour, a fantastic unspoilt beach at West Wittering, and the beautiful South Downs National Park.

Diana Morgan is a freelance social media marketer working with local small businesses.

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Olde Sweet Shoppe

Visiting Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe in the centre of Chichester is just like travelling back in time to a yesteryear when traditional sweet emporiums were shops packed with jars of colourful bon bons and more than 500 other varieties of sweets, all designed to delight customers of all ages!

Mr Simms traditional confectionary shop at 19a South Street is close to the famous historical Cross and only a stones throw from Chichester Cathedral.

The shelves are filled to over-flowing with every conceivable variety of fudge, sweets, lollipops, liquorice, candy sticks and chocolates you could possibly imagine available in one store.

Those of you who will always associate pick ‘n’ mix with a Woolies counter, are really in for a major treat at Mr Simms.

The shop has a large glass counter area packed with all the old pick ‘n’ mix favourites like Love Hearts and Cola Bottles, while behind the counter, the entire wall area is set aside for over 250 display jars of more traditional sweets from Lemon Crystals to Barley Twists.

Mr Simms also stocks a vast array of retro sweets like Refreshers, Frys Chocolate bars and Fizzwizz, which have been almost impossible to locate at the ‘corner shop’ in recent years.

Also available are a wide range of American sweets including Nerds, Fluff, Lucky Charms and Wonker Bars.

Additionally a range of Wedding favours, party bags, retro and luxury hampers are also stocked.

At the more luxury end of the scale, you will also find displays of Mr Simm’s own brand of chocolate bars and fudges.

For those with diabetic issues, Mr Simms also stocks an extensive sugar-free range of chocolate bars, confectionary, liquorice, jelly sweets and mints, together with an extensive range of gluten-free sweets.

So if you fancy a never to be forgotten walk down memory lane, then take a trip down to Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe in South Street and be guaranteed a really warm and memorable welcome!

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The Hypoxi Studio offers a serene space in which you can use Hypoxi machines. Situated above the main street, there’s no chance of being overlooked so its nicely private and offers a place you can relax with a magazine while giving your body a gentle workout. The manager, Pauline Milne, told The Resident Magazine: “The idea is to increase your heart rate to a comfortable level, that is enough to start burning fat. It’s not a harsh cardio workout. Then we monitor the information that is fed directly into a computer

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But as we all know, the reality is completely different, especially if you have kids. My experience this year was challenging to say the least. There was the last minute dash into Chichester to try and eek out some semblance of a summer wardrobe for myself and my two teenagers. No it wasn’t a nice, relaxing amble round the retail outlets, it was a tense dive into one shop with the threat of “I absolutely have to be back to watch Hollyoaks.” It resulted in me landing up with two bikinis I would never have chosen otherwise and a selection of tops for my soon-to-be 15 year-old daughter that had no practical use whatsoever when it came to sun or sea but simply carried the value of looking cool.

After frenetic packing which basically involved me barking at them not to forget anything – essential items such as toothbrushes and underwear quite often slip the net, while, miraculously, the mobiles and ipads always make it on to the plane. We eventually make it to that ‘Mecca’ for all travellers – Gatwick Airport. I love that huge sign they have on the way in which says “You are Here, Time to Relax..”. Yeah right. The first hurdle is the snaking queue to check in.

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t’s a common problem among men. No, it’s not cancer. It’s not man flu, stress, or diabetes necessarily. The problem is the reluctance to talk about our health and more specifically, the prostate, penis or bladder.

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After all, issues ‘down there’ don’t exactly do much to make us feel our most masculine and admitting we have any type of health problem is never easy. But we need to man up. Because failure to do so or to see a professional could be contributing to the 10,000 or so deaths each year that are caused by prostate cancer.

As consultant urologist James Hicks points out, it might not be the easiest thing to talk to your doctor about but, like most cancers, early detection is important. “I can understand why men shy away from issues with their urinary tract, erectile dysfunction or prostate.

Because it often means a finger up their backside, which is something they find uncomfortable or embarrassing. But there are also blood tests we can carry out before that is necessary that will determine whether a man has a low or high risk of something like prostate cancer. It’s called the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), and it’s a very helpful test. With any disease, early detection has to be the biggest advantage”, Mr Hicks told The Resident Magazine.

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The consultant added that symptoms don’t always mean bad news and that if men visit their doctor early on, they might save themselves a whole lot of worry. “Many of the signs that people associate with the prostate can be harmless. For example, problem urinating can be caused by the enlarging of the prostate gland, but that does not necessarily mean cancer. Also, erectile dysfunction can actually have more to do with the heart and can precede heart conditions that may present themselves in a few years time. So it’s definitely worthwhile being examined to manage, prevent or treat that. ” The research into curing such cancers is ongoing and according to Mr Hicks, this surrounds the so-called ‘tigers’ and ‘pussycats’ of the disease. He added: “We try and decipher the difference between the two and then we can treat people accordingly. Because in reality, the older you get the more likely you are to develop prostate cancer. Around 80 per cent of over 80-year-olds will have prostate cancer to some degree and it will not necessarily affect their lives.

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Despite more than 40,000 new cases of prostate cancer being diagnosed each year, the disease is still rarely talked about in public, compared with something like breast cancer. As Mr Hicks puts it: “Women are way ahead of us in terms of raising awareness for their own cancers such as breast or ovarian cancer. Men are lagging behind simply because of a reluctance to talk about these problems. It’s an issue that is getting better. Now, for example, we have ‘Movember’ when men are encouraged to grow a mustache for a month to help highlight male cancers. But there’s still a fair way to go. The biggest challenge is to not only to get men to spot symptoms, or to see their GP, but to talk about it openly. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

James Hicks is lead consultant urological surgeon for Western Sussex Hospitals Trust and works in both St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester and Worthing Hospital. James is also part of West Sussex Urology, a partnership of seven consultants across West Sussex offering private treatment, and currently practices at Nuffield Having trained at the Royal London Hospital, he completed his early surgical training at St Richard’s Hospital followed by training at the cancer centers of Portsmouth, Southampton and Bournemouth, where he developed his specialist interests in urological cancer surgery. His interests include the management of kidney, bladder and prostate cancers and all aspects of core urological conditions.

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drive-in movie plumpton racecourse, plumpton saturday 18 august 2012 plumptonracecourse.co.uk Plumpton Racecourse is showing The Wizard Of Oz in its Drive in movie theatre. Sing along to the Oscar winning movie score including Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Follow the Yellow Brick Road, If I Only Had A Heart and We’re Off to See The Wizard whilst enjoying the unique atmosphere of a Drive in Movie in the beautiful setting of Plumpton Racecourse, at the foot of the South Downs. Gates open at 6pm, with the movie starting at approximately 8.15pm (depending on sunset time).

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With a mixture of contemporary and classic events, acts and activities, Arundel comes alive this time of year, for its annual festival. With the impressive castle overlooking proceedings and set beside the river, the festival is one of the highlights of the summer calendar for Sussex.

Burpham Motor Racing Club is holding its third Classic Car and Motorbike Show. This year, John Surtees will be in attendance, and the show will be in support of his charity, The Henry Surtees Foundation. There will also be a fly past from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Lancaster Bomber, Hurricane and Spitfire.

evening bat walk arundel wetland Centre, arundel thursday 16 august wwt.org.uk

west dean international guitar Festival various loCations 8 and 12 august westdean.org.uk

Join a guided bat walk in the evening to visit bat hotspots on the reserve. Watch the pipistrelles emerge at dusk and track up to five species with bat detectors to learn their different calls and watch the bats feeding over Swan Lake. Time to be confirmed closer to the date, as is dependent on weather conditions and sunset.

The likes of Tilman Hoppstock, Pavel Steidl and Gary Ryan (pictured) will be performing concerts as part of this popular guitar festival.

Hosted at different sites, it’s a great opportunity for fans of the instrument to enjoy intimate, live gigs by respected musicians.

West Dean Chilli Fiesta West Dean Gardens 25, 26 and 27 August 2012 westdean.org.uk The country’s largest chilli event, West Dean’s Chilli Fiesta, has been moved to the August Bank Holiday weekend due to unprecedented amounts of rainfall in the area over the past few months. The fiesta will once again become a mecca for those wanting to immerse themselves in the heat, flavour, history and variety of the chilli, while enjoying an eclectic line-up of talks, music and dance.

rye international jazz festival rye 23 to 27 august 2012 ryejazz.com Taking inspiration from the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland, and the New Orleans jazz scene, this Festival hopes to entertain music lovers, day trippers and long weekenders alike. Local arts groups, schools, the Rye College and the less privileged community areas of Rye will collaborate to produce professional programme ticketed concerts, free performances, street entertainment, educational music workshops and even a Mardi Gras street parade.

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The Big NiBBle Carfax, horsham 1 To 2 sepTemBer horshamloCalproduCe.Co.uk Horsham is looking forward to not one, but two slices of action on the weekend of 1 and 2 September, as ‘The Big Nibble – A Slice of Sussex’, a local food and drink spectacular organised by Horsham District Council in conjunction with Horsham Markets, returns to the town. Those passionate about their local food and drink will be joining in with the celebrations and the Big Nibble this year is serving up its biggest and best series of events connected with the ‘Slice of Sussex’ theme to cater for all tastes.

On Saturday 1 September, highlights include a diverse local produce market.

Visitors will be able to pack their bags full of cheeses, eggs, breads, pastas, oils, ice cream, beers, honey, meats, amongst many other products. There will also be hot food available to eat on site as well as an amazing collection of locally produced arts and crafts. Also on Saturday, a demonstration kitchen namely ‘The Live Cookery Theatre’ will arrive in Horsham to take pride of place in the Carfax. The high-spec kitchen will be used on the big day by a number of chefs from local businesses, plus traders from Horsham’s weekly local produce market who will collectively form a live programme of entertainment to showcase their culinary skills, demonstrate and share their knowledge.

Celebrity chef Tony Tobin has just confirmed he will be making a special appearance and cooking up something rather special at the kitchen with his findings. Tony is well known to viewers of the BBC’s Ready Steady Cook, having appeared on the show over 300 times since 1992. Also confirmed and returning to Horsham for another appearance is Matt Gillan, Head Chef of The Pass restaurant at South Lodge Hotel, which has now won its first Michelin Star.

The programme is professionally compered by foodie Hilary Knight, founder of Sussex Food Network. Hilary works with chefs and food and drink producers from across Sussex and will be interacting with demonstrators and engaging the public on the day, teasing out their top tips. Whilst visitors will witness cooking at its very best, there will certainly be opportunities for free tasters together with takeaway recipe sheets for each dish, so people can practice the experience for themselves. The Big Nibble would not be the same without the Horsham Beer Trail with many of the pubs and bars across town already signed up to take part. For just £1, participants set off with a mini-tankard and programme (included in the price) to sample real ales in Horsham’s excellent and eclectic watering holes.

On Sunday 2 September, as well as another opportunity to buy fabulous goods from the extensive local produce market in town, a town centre ‘Nibble Trail’ is also being organised with free taster portions from participating restaurants, pubs, cafés and market stalls. ‘Golden vouchers’ will be made available through local media, with taster cards being offered to the first one hundred people to redeem their voucher in town on the day. The local-produce-fuelled event kicks off a whole month of celebrations, as the Horsham District Food and Drink Festival, organised by Horsham District Council, runs from 1 to 30 September. Town centre businesses as well as many others across the Horsham District will also be offering their own events and special offers as part of the Big Nibble launch weekend. Download your copy of the programme with all the events and special offers at horshamlocalproduce.co.uk

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Everything is full steam ahead at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum. Rollers, lorries, model boats, miniature railways and engines, all powered by steam will be on exhibit and, of course, there will be the opportunity to ride the carousel gallopers. The event runs 10.30am – 5pm, with the museum staying open until 6pm.

Clothes, ceramics, accessories, home ware and all things vintage.

Promoting and supporting local crafters and businesses, this fair promises to provide you with a delightful selection of crafted goods.

Entry is free. For more information or to secure a stall call 07827 019687, 01243 605150 or email spoilyourself@reclaimjewellery.co.uk

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Get lost and face the Angry Birds, have fun on the Go Karts or play Goofy Golf at Tulleys Farm this summer. Whether you it’s a day out for the family, a birthday party or a corporate event, Tulleys farm is the ideal choice. Open Monday – Sunday, 10am - 6pm. If you’re brave, take on the maze by torch light, 7pm - 11pm. Call 01342 718472.

Head down to Eastbourne for its 20th airshow. From military displays by the Tornado GR4 to historic displays including the Breitling Wingwalkers and former Red Arrows Pilots, Eastbourne International Airshow has everything to offer the spectator and is completely free.

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 Clinical Earcare (wax removal)  Comprehensive Ear Examinations and Hearing Tests  Complete range of the latest Hearing instruments  All makes and models supplied and serviced  Complete range of batteries and accessories  Hearing protection and communication products  Comprehensive aftercare and support service  Home visit service available across the area

Horsham Hearing Centre

Reigate Hearing Centre

(incorporating Ormerod Hearing)

(incorporating Ormerod Hearing)

22 Worthing Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1SL

5 Church Street Reigate Surrey RH2 0AA

T: 01403 218700

T: 01737 221196

Frédéric Schwebel ably handles his role in the "slot" position within the Breitling Jet Team, the toughest of them all. When performing with no obvious escape route, mistakes are just not an option. Strapped to his wrist is the Chronomat, powered by the world’s most high-performance chronograph movement, Breitling Caliber 01, chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), an exceptional "motor" entirely developed and built by Breitling. Ultra-sturdy, ultrareliable and ultra-watertight to 500 m, the Chronomat stands out for its unique design and its incredible concern for details. For Frédéric Schwebel, it is quite simply the world’s best chronograph.

5-YEAR BREITLING WARRANTY £ 6760*

49 West Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1PP Telephone: 01403 258582

*RRP. Subject to change without notice.

"WHEN YOUR MISSION IS TO FLY AT 800 KM/H LESS THAN TWO METERS FROM OTHER TEAM AIRCRAFT, YOU ONLY TRUST THE CHRONOMETRIC PRECISION OF THE WORLD’S BEST CHRONOGRAPH."