The Resident Magazine - December 2011/January 2012 by HD Publishing Ltd

Make the most of life in the area with our selection of the best it has to offer

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CREATE your OWN CANAPÉS LIVE YOUR best LIFE

Homemade ﬁnger food recipes perfect for the party season

Expert advice on ﬁnding your calling

A LIFE in PICTURES

One photographer’s 60-year current affairs career

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On the cOver 68 Create your own Canapés Homemade finger food recipes perfect for the party season, courtesy of star chef Ben Goldsmith

66 Live your best Life Expert advice on finding your calling

80 a Life in piCtures Sixty years of major events captured on camera

Make the most of life in the area with our selection of the best it has to offer

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CREATE your OWN CANAPÉS LIVE YOUR best LIFE

Homemade ﬁnger food recipes perfect for the party season

Expert advice on ﬁnding your calling

A LIFE in PICTURES

Front Cover Image Denne Park, near Horsham by John Lines

One photographer’s 60-year current affairs career

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8 From the editor

LAYout & deSiGn Lewis Forsaith lewis@the-resident.co.uk

11 hot ProPerty

editoriAL ContributorS Hazel Cairney Liane oldham bridget James tom James Martin read darcie Carrington Catherine Smith Katrina Smith

Our property pick from Sussex and Surrey

Some of the hot gift ideas of the moment in our guide to what’s hot on the high street or web

deSiGnerS Steve Goodwin Hazel Cairney

64 Bridget James

CIRCULATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS

The columnist talks New Year’s Eve, and yet more broken promises

CirCuLAtion Davey Pearson davey@the-resident.co.uk

FeatuRes

diStribution MAnAGer Rod Kershaw rod@the-resident.co.uk ACCountS MAnAGer Dave Smith dave@the-resident.co.uk

54 a ritz résumé A Sussex lad’s journey to head barman at the luxury London hotel

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56 summit success How an amputee made a choice to live every day to the full

ADVERTISING 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 nor for the views expressed.

Our guide to the best events and activities for the coming weeks

52 the it List

PHotoGrAPHY Wallflower Photographics rob James John Lines

Senior ACCount MAnAGer Emma Knowlton emma@the-resident.co.uk

49 What’s on?

59 accessory seLection Our pick of some of the season’s best

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72 Dessert DecaDence Nathan Marshall, head chef at the Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa, provides some post-dinner ideas

78 seasonal skin saver Protect your skin from the cold and the excess of the party season to keep it glowing all winter long

94 avonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still calling How the brand came about and has lasted for 125 years

98 life in HaywarDs HeatH What the bustling town has to offer

Homes & InterIors 100 comfort anD joy for tHe Home Create your own winter wonderland with Catherine Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tips for Christmas

108 let tHere be ligHt Catherine Smith picks some of the best lighting options to brighten the dark winter evenings

118 tHe kitcHen at cHristmas Katrina Smith guides you through ways you can remodel the heart of the home

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lthough we may dream about the perfect Christmas and another year during which we will achieve all our goals, for many of us the reality is quite different. That’s why, in this issue of The Resident Magazine we are doing all we can to ease your seasonal stress. We’ve got party ideas aplenty in our food and drink section. These include canapés that you can make at home, courtesy of an all-star Sussex chef, Ben Goldsmith, and decadent desserts from Nathan Marshall at The Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa. Plus there are a couple of cocktail ideas from a young head barman who works at none other than The Ritz. Well, you wouldn’t expect anything less from The Resident Magazine, would you? And for creating your own winter wonderland, our resident interior designer Catherine Smith has been out in search of the best decorations and lighting to brighten an otherwise dreary time of year. Speaking of January, if it’s usually a time of reflection for you, when you find yourself assessing the direction your life is going, then you’ll want to read the first in a two-part article on finding your calling. Cathryn Hindle,

a Sussex-based life coach, provides a few easy steps you can take today to reach your potential, have a great year and generally live your best life. And if you still need some motivation to get going, you will find all the inspiration you need from Damian MacDonald. After suffering life-changing injuries in a road accident at the age of 16, he has gone on to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and become an active campaigner for charity. The philosophy he lives by is ‘seize the day’, so my hope is that you will feel the same after reading his story. On page 80, we meet a photo journalist who has certainly found his calling in life. Having spent 60 years taking pictures of the events that shaped our history, John Jochimsen has penned his own memoirs. It’s a fascinating account of some decadedefining moments, including war zones and a trip to Kenya on which Princess Elizabeth was made Queen. In a nutshell, this month’s magazine is practically the inspiration issue one that will give you the impetus you’ve been looking for to have a really fantastic 2012. After you’ve finished the wrapping and stuffing at midnight, that is.

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IMMACULATE COUNTRY HOUSE This beautiful property occupies an attractive and private rural setting, with mature gardens and its elevated position providing stunning views. The house is approached through an impressive pair of electric oak gates with brick and stone piers leading up a long carriage-like gravel driveway, towards the end of which the

imposing front elevation of Broomells comes in to view. Leith Hill is the highest point in the South East of England at approximately 965 ft above sea level. The village of Beare Green is situated at the foot of the hill and surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Surrey.

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HOT PROPERTY Sussex

HOUSE WITH SHOP IN HISTORIC TOWN Peter Hughes country property is selling a fine Grade II listed 4 bedroom house with shop premises, within the conservation area and close to the centre of Arundel. The very well presented accommodation is arranged over three floors with open fireplaces, high ceilings and large windows. The self

contained shop has an income potential of approximately ÂŁ9,000 per annum, however planning consent has also been granted to incorporate the premises into the house either as a self-contained annexe or as further reception space.

ARUNDEL, WEST SUSSEX Guide Price ÂŁ850,000

Peter Hughes Country Property www.peterhughes.co.uk

01798 344554

THE SECRET MARKET Country property specialist Peter Hughes has been selling property for nearly 30 years and since opening Peter Hughes – country property in Petworth 6 years ago his agency has become renowned for selling interesting and unique historic country houses in a wide area of West Sussex

he firm often deals with clients who would like to sell their property ‘quietly’ or ‘off-market’ and this is an area which has become much busier since the market changed in 2008.

‘Many clients who come to me initially want their home to be discretely marketed, for a variety of different reasons’ Peter comments. ‘We always have a healthy number of people looking for individual and unique country houses who are generally cash buyers and willing to pay a good price for the right property. What I am able to offer is the opportunity for a client to see if we have a buyer without the need to go fully on the market. We sometimes produce a floor plan, perhaps take some initial photographs and even produce a draft brochure, it depends on what route the client wants to take. We will generally only offer these ‘off market’ houses to people who are in a position to proceed straight away. Often, we are able to secure a sale which then gives the seller breathing space to find another property without the pressure of a chain pushing things forward.’ At any one time Peter Hughes has between 5 and 10 houses that are not formally on the market and therefore, as a buyer, if you are not registered with his agency then you could be missing out on this ‘secret market’!

THE HAVEN Guide Price £1,500,000

NUTBOURNE Guide Price £3,500,000

RODMELL Guide Price £1,995,000

SOLD

THE HAVEN Guide Price £1,500,000

NUTBOURNE Guide Price £3,500,000

RODMELL Guide Price £1,995,000

Knight Frank SOLD WARNINGLID Guide Price £4,950,000

SOLD WARNINGLID THE HAVEN £4,950,000 Guide Price £1,500,000

SOLD IPING Guide Price £1,850,000

SIGNED, SOLD AND DELIVERED IN 2011

The market in 2011 has been dominated by realistic pricing, which in many circumstances has created an environment of confidence. We have been fortunate to offer many quality properties this year, some of which were sold under competition from two buyers or more. We predict that we will see a repeat of this in 2012 where the bulk of the activity will be seenmarket duringinthe Spring and Summer months. The 2011 has been dominated by realistic pricing, which in many circumstances We firmly believe that a successful sale also SOLD has created an environment of confidence. stems from early planning. For a no NUTBOURNE We have been fortunate to offer obligation market appraisal andmany to joinquality in our Guide Price £3,500,000 properties this year, someorofbuying, which were sold success, whether selling please under from two buyers or more. contactcompetition your local office. We predict that we will see a repeat of this in Knight Frank.co.uk/Haslemere 2012 where the bulk of the activity will be seen during the Spring and Summer months. Knight Frank.co.uk/Horsham

SIGNED, SOLD AND DELIVERED IN 2011

We ﬁrmly believe that a successful sale also

stems from early planning. For a no SIGNED, SOLD obligation market appraisal and to join in our success, whether selling or buying, please AND DELIVERED contact your local oﬃce. IN 2011 Knight Frank.co.uk/Haslemere

The market in 2011 has been dominated by Knight Frank.co.uk/Horsham realistic pricing, which in many circumstances has created an environment of conﬁdence. We have been fortunate to oﬀer many quality properties this year, some of which were sold under competition from two buyers or more. We predict that we will see a repeat of this in 2012 where the bulk of the activity will be seen during the Spring and Summer months.

SOLD IPING WARNINGLID £1,850,000 Guide Price £4,950,000

SOLD BEPTON Guide Price £1,750,000

SOLD We ﬁrmly believe that a successful sale also

stems from early planning. For a no STEDHAM obligation market appraisal and to join in our Guide Price £2,500,000 success, whether selling or buying, please contact your local oﬃce.

SOLD TELESCOMBE Guide Price £2,500,000

SOLD TELESCOMBE RODMELL £2,500,000 Guide Price £1,995,000

SOLD BRAMSHOTT Guide Price £1,150,000

SOLD BRAMSHOTT TELESCOMBE £1,150,000 Guide Price £2,500,000

SOLD STANDFORD Guide Price £1,750,000

SOLD

Knight Frank.co.uk/Haslemere Knight Frank.co.uk/Horsham SOLD

SOLD

BEPTON IPING Guide Price £1,750,000 £1,850,000

STEDHAM Guide Price £2,500,000

STANDFORD BRAMSHOTT Guide Price £1,750,000 £1,150,000

SOLD

Alfriston Guide Price £2,500,000

South Nutfield Guide Price £1,350,000

Hardham Guide Price £2,350,000

SOLD

Alfriston BEPTON Guide Price £2,500,000 £1,750,000

South Nutfield STEDHAM Guide Price £1,350,000 £2,500,000

Hardham STANDFORD Guide Price £2,350,000 £1,750,000

KnightFrank.co.uk T 01428 770 560 haslemere@knightfrank.com 1 West Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2AB

T 01403 339180 horsham@knightfrank.com 40 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EQ

KnightFrank.co.uk SOLD

SOLD

Alfriston

South Nutfield

Hardham

BURY Guide Price £475,000

Knight Frank

STORRINGTON Guide Price £860,000

CONEYHURST Guide Price £1,175,000

SEASON FOR GIVING

FOR SALE

BURY Guide Price £475,000

STORRINGTON Guide Price £860,000 We have always thought it is better to give than receive. That’s why we have been giving our clients quality service for over 100 years. Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year from all at Haslemere and Horsham.

CONEYHURST Guide Price £1,175,000

FOR SALE COLEGATE Guide Price £1,875,000

FOR SALE COLEGATE BURY £1,875,000 Guide Price £475,000

FOR SALE HASLEMERE Guide Price £2,750,000

FOR SALE HASLEMERE COLEGATE £2,750,000 Guide Price £1,875,000

SEASON Knight Frank FOR GIVING

FOR

We have always thought it is better to give than receive. That’s why we have been giving our clients quality service for over 100 years. Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year from all at Haslemere and Horsham. SALE

Knight Frank STORRINGTON Guide Price £860,000

FOR SALE Handcross Guide Price £3,250,000

FOR SALE Handcross CONEYHURST £3,250,000 Guide Price £1,175,000

SEASON FOR GIVING

Knight Frank

FOR SALE HASLEMERE Guide Price £2,250,000

FOR SALE HASLEMERE Handcross £2,250,000 Guide Price £3,250,000

FOR SALE

LODSWORTH Guide Price £795,000

IPING Guide Price £1,450,000

HASLEMERE Guide Price £1,650,000

FOR SALE

LODSWORTH HASLEMERE Guide Price £795,000 £2,750,000

IPING Guide Price £1,450,000

HASLEMERE Guide Price £1,650,000 £2,250,000

FOR SALE

Billingshurst Guide Price £1,950,000

Pulborough Guide Price £1,170,000

Steyning Guide Price £500,000

FOR SALE

Billingshurst LODSWORTH £1,950,000 Guide Price £795,000

Pulborough IPING £1,170,000 Guide Price £1,450,000

Steyning HASLEMERE £500,000 Guide Price £1,650,000

Russell Grieve

Sam Turner

FOR SALE

Billingshurst

Pulborough

Steyning

Matthew Mannall

Mike Sparks

www.struttandparker.com

Billingshurst | West Sussex Billingshurst 1 mile, Horsham 7 miles, Gatwick Airport 20 miles, Brighton 25 miles, London 42 miles A recently built mews house forming part of the exclusive Summers Place development and enjoying a wonderful parkland setting. Entrance hall | Kitchen/Dining/Family room | Utility room | Cloakroom | Sitting room | Master bedroom with en-suite bath and shower room | Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room | Bedroom 3 | Study/Bedroom 4 | Family bathroom | Two parking spaces (one covered) Communal grounds of approximately 13 acres. Guide Price ÂŁ499,950

Horsham Office horsham@struttandparker.com

01403 246 790

www.struttandparker.com

Henfield | West Sussex Henfield 0.5 miles, Hassocks 8 miles, Brighton 13 miles, Horsham 12 miles, Gatwick 24 miles, London 48 miles

Horsham Office horsham@struttandparker.com

01403 246 790

www.struttandparker.com

Horsham Office horsham@struttandparker.com

01403 246 790

www.struttandparker.com

Haywards Heath | West Sussex Haywards Heath 1.2 miles, Brighton 19.2 miles, Gatwick Airport 21.6 miles, London 45.8 miles

Horsham Office horsham@struttandparker.com

01403 246 790

WEST CHILTINGTON/COOLHAM | Guide Price ÂŁ2.35 million

A small country estate including Grade II Listed country house, residential barn conversion, versatile outbuildings and land 5 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, mature gardens, attractive lake. Barn conversion with split level open plan living, 2 bedrooms. Outbuildings (part used for commercial office and storage). Pasture and woodland. About 40 acres in all.

APPLY: PULBOROUGH OFFICE

SOLD

... a successful first six months for the new enlarged partnership ... SOLD

SOLD

Peter Hughes country property

Quiet Rural Hamlet

• • • •

3 bedrooms • Family bathroom & ensuite shower room Sitting room • Kitchen/dining room • Private garden Garage and off road parking • Grade II listed Close to Petworth Park

Historic Town House

• • • •

3 bedrooms • 2 reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room Family bathroom • Cellar • Separate WC Delightful courtyard garden • Grade II listed Direct access to the main Petworth car park from the rear

UPPERTON - £550,000

PETWORTH - £450,000

www.peterhughes.co.uk New Street Petworth West Sussex GU28 0AS

Stunning Village Property LODSWORTH - £795,000

• • • •

3 reception rooms • Kitchen • Utility room 4 bedrooms • Family bathroom & ensuite shower room Walled off street parking area Gardens and grounds in all about 0.23 acres

01798 344554

Storrington, West Sussex Ä685,000 Offers invited On high ground about half a mile from the village. Traditional elegance with a light, luxuriously fitted interior 5 bedrooms & 3 bath/shower rooms (2 suites) Direct views to the South Downs | Feature triple aspect drawing room with fireplace | Second sitting room | Separate study | Superb kitchen breakfast room | Utility room | Excellent dining/family room opening to the garden | Elegant hall, cloakroom | Five double bedrooms on the first floor Main bedroom & full bathroom suite | Guest bedroom suite & en-suite shower | Light dÄcor & floor coverings | Enormous loft | Gas heating system & double glazing | Gardens on 4 sides of about 0.4/0.5 acre | Drive & extensive parking | Large detached garage, summerhouse |

An elegant 5 bedroom character home, enjoying outstanding views

West Chiltington

Ä725,000 Offers invited

Storrington, just south of the village Price guide Ä495,000 A brand new cottage-style home of unusually high quality, within walking distance of the village. Superb 1,500sq ft interior & sophisticated features

new home

Storrington, West Sussex Ä450,000 An interesting 1,600 sq ft split-level home offering versatile space with a luxurious, contemporary air. About half a mile from shops in the village. In a private drive just south of the village, an individual 1998-built detached house with a green outlook & distant views | Elevated 18ft square sitting room with 2 sided balcony & views | Formal dining room | Study or 4th bedroom | Refitted kitchen breakfast room | Utility room | Garden/terrace room | Main bedroom & en-suite shower room| 2 further bath/shower rooms | Good interior storage | Gas heating, double glazing | Excellent EPC rating | Large integral garage with high ceiling | Raised terraces & decking | Easily managed gardens | Drive, paved forecourt & parking/turning area | Practical & stylish living in a handy location |

Thakeham old village, West Sussex Ä385,000 or sensible offer

No chain

In a lane leading to countryside and with rear parking, this period cottage is set in a delightful sunny garden with a rural view to trees & fields. 3 first floor bedrooms & stylish bathroom | Beamed 20Ç sitting room featuring inglenook fireplace & wood burner | 14ft dining room with mellow oak beams | Contemporary 13ft vaulted kitchen looking onto the garden & illuminated terrace | Good ceiling heights | Main bedroom with beams & wardrobes | 2nd bedroom with oak wardrobes to one wall | 3rd bedroom/study & rural view | Stylish bathroom (also with a view!) | Gas heating | Parking bay from the little lane at the back | Brick outbuilding | Set amongst historic buildings in this ancient country lane containing the parish church, little village school and the renowned White Lion inn/restaurant |

12 Church Street, Storrington, West Sussex RH20 4LA

01903 74 12 12 www.clarkeandcharlesworth.com email: property@clarkeandcharlesworth.com

MANSELL McTAGGART E S TAT E A G E N T S S I N C E 1 9 4 7

Alfold, Surrey

£835,000 Billingshurst, West Sussex Guide Price £427,950

A wonderful period residence dating back in part to the 15th Century. Sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with en-suite, 4 further bedrooms, family bathroom, workshop, west facing gardens and grounds set in 1.7 acres including a paddock. 01403 785288 | billingshurst@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

A spacious detached family house built about 15 years ago enjoying modernised and extended accommodation. 5 bedrooms, cloakroom, 18’6 x 11’6 lounge/dining room, family/breakfast room, kitchen, conservatory, integral double garage, terraced and lawned gardens. 01403 785288 | billingshurst@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

Billingshurst, West Sussex Guide Price £369,950 Billingshurst, West Sussex Guide Price £239,950 In a cul-de-sac location, a recently re-furbished detached bungalow believed to have been built in the 1980’s. Entrance hall, 3 bedrooms, 23’ sitting/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, 17’3 x 16’ double garage with electric up-and-over door, driveway, south facing rear garden. 01403 785288 | billingshurst@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

Situated on the edge of the village, a well-presented end-of-terrace house. Entrance hall, cloakroom, 15’6 x 14’9 sitting room, kitchen/ breakfast room, master bedroom with en-suite, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, garage en bloc, west-facing rear garden. 01403 785288 | billingshurst@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

From flats to farms and cottages to country houses we cater for all

MANSELL McTAGGART E S TAT E A G E N T S S I N C E 1 9 4 7

Pulborough, West Sussex

£765,000 Storrington, West Sussex

£459,950

West Chiltington, West Sussex

£459,950 Fittleworth, West Sussex

£419,950

Pleasantly located in a rural setting between Ashington and West Chiltington, this spacious single storey residence offers versatile accommodation. With equestrian facilities in approximately 2.4 acres with stables, barn and outbuildings. 01903 746000 | storrington@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

A substantial 5 bedroom family home in a mature plot of approx 0.25 acre situated in a delightful elevated position overlooking the surrounding countryside, situated at the end of a small cul de sac within easy reach of local shops. 01903 746000 | storrington@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk

This spacious and well planned family home in a select cul-desac on the western edge of Storrington. 4 double bedrooms, 17’7 x 12’6 sitting room, dining room, well fitted kitchen with separate utility room, study. Double garage, east facing rear garden. 01903 746000 | storrington@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

Situated in a delightful rural setting in the heart of the South Downs National Park, this spacious 3 storey family home was built we understand during the early 1920’s. The accommodation is surprisingly spacious and extends to just under 2,000 sq. ft. 01903 746000 | storrington@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

Offices across Sussex

and at 119 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1

MANSELL McTAGGART E S TAT E A G E N T S S I N C E 1 9 4 7

Ifield Wood, West Sussex

£460,000 - £480,000 Itchingfield, West Sussex

A superb 4 bedroom attached barn forming part of a select development, converted approximately 20 years ago, retaining a wealth of character including vaulted ceilings, exposed beams. Double garage and 83’ garden. No chain. 01403 263000 | horsham@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

Horsham, West Sussex

£425,000 Horsham, West Sussex

A spacious 4 bedroom, 3 reception room, detached house, built by Bryant Homes in 1999 with 2 receptions, kitchen/breakfast room and double garage, within close proximity of the railway station and Leechpool Woods. Vendor suited 01403 263000 | horsham@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

OIEO £439,950

An attractive 3 bedroom, 2 reception room, extended detached character lodge in a semi-rural location adjacent to open farmland, well maintained and greatly improved by the current vendor, 93’ garden, garaging. No chain. 01403 263000 | horsham@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

£375,000

A 5 bedroom extended Victorian semi-detached house, with accommodation arranged over three floors including 27’ sitting/ dining room, driveway, 64’ garden, close to schools, railway station, town centre and Horsham park. No chain. 01403 263000 | horsham@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

From flats to farms and cottages to country houses we cater for all

MANSELL McTAGGART E S TAT E A G E N T S S I N C E 1 9 4 7

Balcombe, Mid Sussex

For sale as a whole or in 2 lots

LOT 1: A 5 bedroom detached 1900’s farmhouse lying in a beautiful rural spot, down a track in about 2 acres + an original stone & timber framed 3 bay cart lodge & an adjacent cottage in need of much attention, ideal for staff/working suite Guide £700,000. LOT 2: A detached Sussex style barn with consent to convert into a 4 bedroom detached house + conversion of an outbuilding into a 1 bedroom cottage for ancillary use, lying in a plot of approx 0.33 acres (Planning Ref: 10/00957/COU) Guide £250,000. Contact the Cuckfield Office on 01444 417600 | richardbutler@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

Danehill, East Sussex

Guide Price £725,000

A detached bungalow of sum 2,171 sq ft, built in 1970 for thw current owners. situated at the end of a private lane on a secluded secluded south facing 2.12 acre plot surrounded by open countryside offering tremendous scope for enlargement & alteration (STPP). Hall, triple aspect 23’6 x 17’9 lounge with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, utility, 18’3 x 14’3 master bedroom with dressing area & en-suite bathroom, 2 further double bedrooms family bathroom, cloakroom, part d/glazed, oil central heating, cavity wall insulation, private drive and double garage. Contact the Lindfield Office on 01444 484084 | paulfranklin@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

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Offices across Sussex

and at 119 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1

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Fine equestrian property with land Guide price £3,500 per calendar month

Sutton

A superb farmhouse finished to a high specification Guide £3,500 per calendar month

Balls Cross

A delightful house with cottage garden Guide price £1,500 per calendar month

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Cocking

Fabulous character cottage in rural setting Guide price £2,295 per calendar month

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Byworth

Singleton

Upwaltham

Well appointed village home with stunning views Guide price £1250 per calendar month

Refurbished farm cottage with downland views Guide price £900 per calendar month

Petworth office t 01798 343111 gayle.ratcliffe@smithsgore.co.uk

smithsgore.co.uk

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Nyewood

Bedham

A fine Edwardian home in 1.5 acres Guide price £950,000

An idyllic country retreat Guide price £795,000

Albourne

Lodsworth

Farmhouse with 24 acres Guide price £650,000

Detached cottage of character Guide price £575,000

Petworth

Bignor

Development site with planning consent Guide price £1,000,000

Equestrian home with 5 acres Guide price £895,000

Petworth office t 01798 343111 daniel.clay@smithsgore.co.uk

smithsgore.co.uk

Tel : 01798 888111 Email : property@comynandjames.co.uk www.comynandjames.co.uk

Nutbourne £1.7 million A remarkable award winning conversion of a former pumping station as featured on BBC2, designed to create a versatile and inspirational modern 5 bedroom eco-home of almost 5000 sq ft in a pleasant private lane on the edgae of this highly regarded West Sussesx hamlet. 46’1 Drawing Room/Family Room | 45’5 Kitchen/Dining Room | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 36’8 Basement Games Area | 26’9 Cellar Room | Garage and Parking | 0.4 acre Garden | Photovoltaic array and ground source heat pump

01798 888111

www.comynandjames.co.uk

property@comynandjames.co.uk

Seasons Greetings Simon, Michael and Lucinda would like to wish all their clients and friends a very Happy Christmas. When it comes to marketing and selling property, Comyn and James know what it takes to succeed in a difficult market having opened and succeeded in a period of prolonged recession. With 50 years of combined experience in the property market in West Sussex, London and further afield we fully recognise that each client’s requirements are different. Instead of a “one size fits all” approach merely relying on property websites, we offer a proactive service designed to present each property to its most suitable market – be it local, national or international. Our success during this last year speaks for itself.

Our experience at your service.

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West Sussex, Storrington Walking distance of the village a spacious three bedroom detached bungalow situated in a good sized corner plot with ample parking and double garage. • Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Dining Area • Modern Kitchen • Three Good Size Bedrooms • Large Bathroom • Shower/Cloakroom • Good Size Corner Plot • Ample Parking • Double Garage • Detached Studio/Workshop • Benefit Of Planning Permission For Enlargement Guide price £489,950 Freehold

Pulborough, Bury Gate This is a substantial detached character house offering superb views over open countryside towards the South Downs. The property offers bright spacious and adaptable accommodation and would make a wonderful family home. There are large rooms with high ceilings and the property benefits from double glazed windows, oil fired central heating, in-and-out carriage driveway which provides ample parking and a double garage with workshop. Early viewing is highly recommended. Guide price £650,000

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West Sussex, Horsham Situated in a quiet location yet only 1 mile from the town centre and a short walk of open countryside a detached light and spacious bungalow. • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms (1 Ensuite) • 3 Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility • Double Garage • Mature 1/4 Acre Garden • Potential For Updating And Extension (STPP) • No Onward Chain Guide price £650,000

Horsham, Faygate Charming detached barn conversion set in approximately an acre of grounds overlooking farm and woodland. • Spacious Kitchen/Dining Room • Large Bright Living Room • Shower Room • Study/ Bedroom 4 • Master Bedroom With Picture Window • Bathroom • Two Further Bedrooms • Stabling And Kennels • Good Sized Paddock • Double Garage/Office • Gardens £2,200 pcm

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EDBURTON A Delightful and Spacious Grade II Listed Timber-Framed Cottage A most attractive detached cottage of 17th Century origin with many period features including Inglenook fireplaces, occupying a fine plot at the foot of the South Downs.The house has been skilfully extended and provides excellent family accommodation with an exceptional open-plan kitchen/family room. Entrance hall, cloaks/utility, drawing room, study, sitting room, kitchen/family room, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms, family bathroom. Delightful country gardens. Price Guide £750,000 Freehold

UPPER BEEDING A Charming Cottage with South-Facing Rear Garden A delightful late 17th Century Grade II listed cottage with a detached studio in the rear garden. Dining hall, sitting room, kitchen, breakfast room, utility room, three bedrooms, bathroom, detached studio, south-facing rear garden, parking bay. Price £345,000 Freehold

STEYNING A Delightful, Skilfully-Renovated Victorian Coach House The former coach house to a fine Victorian mansion in a quiet setting a few minutes’ walk from the High Street. Entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, double bedroom, bathroom, first floor sitting room and guest suite with en-suite shower room. Landscaped courtyard garden. Price £325,000 Freehold

STEYNING A Well-Presented Retirement Home Facing the Rose Garden The house forms the end of an attractive terrace and comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms, bathroom, Patio garden area and communal gardens. Price £285,000 Leasehold

STEYNING Stylish and Individual Town Cottage in a Quiet Lane A fascinating small town dwelling with light and spacious first floor living space and bedrooms approached by individual staircases. Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms, bathroom, en-suite cloakroom. Price £217,500 Freehold

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STEYNING A Light and Spacious Family Home in a Quiet Lane overlooking Farmland An attractive and individual detached house within minutes of the High Street, yet adjoining open country and in an outstanding elevated location with views across cottage roofs to the skyline of the South Downs. Reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, exceptional farmhouse-style kitchen, principal suite with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, three further bedrooms and family bathroom, enclosed south-facing garden. Price Guide ÂŁ575,000 Freehold

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THE FIRST CHOICE FOR LETTINGS Using a Letting agent

Many Landlords prefer not to use a letting agent and there are many reasons for this, they may live close by to their rental property, they may have plenty of time to deal with the issues that might arise and most commonly, they would rather not have to pay agents fees. There are however many benefits to using an agent; good agents such as Leaders will have tried and tested procedures for every eventuality, staff will have the knowledge, experience and qualifications to act in the Landlords best interests, they will have IT systems in place to manage accounting, gas certificates, renewals, rent reviews and notices. Importantly they will be able to advise on all the legislation and legal requirements surrounding letting residential property.

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Many agents will use an outside referencing provider with access to the main credit agencies such as Experian and are therefore able to provide comprehensive references on tenants before proceeding. With this, Landlords will then qualify for rent insurance or rent guarantee schemes offered by the agent. An agent with a vigorous qualification process and strict referencing criteria is only going to be putting forward good quality tenants which clearly is in any Landlords best interests and avoids problems further down the line.

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rban Renaissance Villages and Helical Bar, the two award winning companies behind Durrants Village, the luxury retirement Village in Faygate, are keen to ensure the new development quickly becomes part of the local fabric. That means providing facilities the whole community can enjoy including a library, general store, medical services and improved transport links to nearby Horsham. It was this commitment to the local community that saw the developers granted planning permission for the Village, after the local council originally turned it down. The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning inspector upheld the application, after it became clear that Durrants Village would make a positive addition to the area. Iwan Jones, Planning Director of Urban Renaissance Villages explains: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The general store, which will be at the entrance to the Village, will be open to the whole Faygate

community. In due course a local bus service will be introduced, from Faygate to Horsham. We will also be reopening, after 50 plus years, a public right of way which was previously closed.â&#x20AC;? The site of the new Village has some historical interest, and the new buildings will replace an old sawmill that had become increasingly unattractive, with numerous dilapidated and unsightly old buildings. These will be replaced by a development of two and three bedroom cottages and two bedroom apartments set in 30 acres of landscaped grounds, all beautifully designed to blend with the local architecture and building materials. A Clubhouse including a fitness centre with pool and gym, library, medical centre, games room, meeting room, bar and restaurant will sit at the heart of the development. For more information about Durrants Village, contact the sales and marketing suite, open Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm. Telephone 01293 851935 or call our selling agents on 01483 268555, email sales@durrantsvillage. co.uk or visit www.durrantsvillage.co.uk

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ICE SKATING AT THE PAVILION The Brighton Pavilion, Brighton Until 22 January 2012 www.visitbrighton.com

Set in front of the beautiful and romantic Royal Pavilion, in Brighton, this is one of the most stunning spots to partake in a little seasonal skating. The 800 square metre rink is open until 22 January 2012 and this year, the ‘apre-skate’ is pretty impressive too, with a new bar and restaurant set beside it. The food on offer ranges from cheese fondue and hearty home-made soups, to feasts fit for a palace, including oysters, sharing platters or even a whole roast suckling pig for parties of eight or more. Plus look out for the cocktail masterclasses and wine tasting evenings.

what’s on? 1. romeo & juliet the ballet Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester 3 to 4 January 2012 www.cft.org.uk

The Moscow City Ballet perform the romantic, heartbreaking and unforgettable tale of star-crossed lovers to Prokofiev’s score. This powerful production expresses true love, against the odds and despite family rivalry.

2. the 3rd earl’s christmas Petworth House, Petworth 17 and 18 December 2011 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

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Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green 03 to 24 December 2011 www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

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Ashdown Llama Park, Ashdown Forest 17 to 24 December 2011 www.llamapark.co.uk

The Third Earl’s Christmas brings the festivities of the 1800s to life, both upstairs and downstairs. Visitors are invited to experience what the sights, sounds and smells would be like at Petworth House centuries ago, for both the residents and their staff. Filled with holly, ivy and mistletoe from the surrounding house and with food from the period being prepared in the kitchens, the atmosphere will transport guests back in time.

Father Christmas and his elves land early at Fishers Farm Park for visits in his enchanting grotto. Enter the Elves winter wonderland village and the magic world of ‘the elves toy factory’ to choose any present you wish before it’s wrapped.

Children who’ve been nice this year can tell Santa what’s on their list as he takes a seat in his grotto. There will also be a Christmas Trail to find magic pine cones hidden by naughty elves. Adults can also find unusual gifts and indulge in a pre-Christmas festive scone or mince pie and mulled wine by an open fire.

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Experience the traditions of Christmas gone by and learn about how our ancestors enjoyed the Festive Season. Take a postChristmas pudding stroll and take a look at some traditionally decorated houses, with crackling log fires, with many decorated for Christmas in the style of the period when they were originally built. Plus there’s also a variety of festive fare, music and stories from Tudor to Victorian times.

This exhibition is the first public showing of the Radev Collection, which charts the friendships and interests of the picture framer Mattei Radev, the critic Eddy Sackville-West and artist-dealer Eardley Knollys. It includes works by British and international artists and can be seen until 22 January.

This year’s panto will be the eighth of its kind produced in-house at the Capitol and it promises to be a superb show, which is always a sell-out spectacular. Leading the cast this year as Fairy Twinkle is Sarah Jane Honeywell, from CBeebies and star of TikkaBilla, Higgledy House and Mighty Mites. Starring alongside Sarah Jane as Fleshcreep is Connor Byrne.

Weald & Downland Museum, Chichester 26 December 2011 to 01 January 2012 www.wealddown.co.uk

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Tom James meets Harry, head barman at one of the world’s best and most well-known hotels about how a love of the theatre, and a little bit of maths, helped him become king of cocktails

his time of year, most of us are already in the throes of planning or enjoying parties at work or home. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are reasons enough to go the extra mile, really throw down the gauntlet and embrace a touch of luxury. Drinks often take centre stage when planning a celebration to remember, and many of us are a little more willing (after a little Baileys) to channel the inner mixologist in us, as we delve further into the back of the drinks cabinet to wow our guests with exotic cocktails. For advice on the perfect cocktail from a more seasoned shaker, The Resident caught up with one of the leading stars of the UK bar business to give us an insight into the industry as well as some top tips on what you can make in the comfort of your own home, without breaking the bank. Harry Glockler has worked at The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz in London for nearly two years, and has most recently been promoted to Head Bartender at the iconic hotel. 24 year-old Harry was born in Blackheath, London, and his father Geoffrey was Head Barman at The Ritz Club, the world’s most exclusive privately owned casino. Following a move out of London, the family spent a few years on the Isle

of Wight, moving back to London for a short while before relocating to West Sussex, where he attended Boundstone Community College, Lancing (now Sir Robert Woodard Academy). “I’d always wanted to be an actor but I was also interested in maths, which I later studied at the University of Bristol,” Harry told The Resident. “I pursued mathematics for its own aesthetic value and was never interested in its applications (economics, engineering, physics and so on), a career path that would be a traditional route for a maths graduate”. During his final year of study, he started work at Hausbar (www.hausbar.co.uk), an exclusive cocktail bar owned by German bartender Aurelius Braunbarth, and it was there where he first got a taste for the drinks business. “I started reading books like American Bar by Charles Schumann and attended spirits tastings. At this time I was reading - and drinking - a lot. I was so impressed by Auri’s attitude to service – behind the bar he had the precision of a mathematician. He was courteous and knowledgeable on everything from sport to international politics. Hausbar was like a theatre, but (unlike many budding bartenders) Auri let his guests be the stars of the show. Without a doubt, Auri has been my biggest career influencer so far.”

creations too but I can’t divulge details just yet”. Harry’s favourite cocktail is a Negroni. “It’s bitter and dry, but so tasty”. The drink was created for Count Camillo Negroni in Florence around 1920. “It’s simply prepared over ice in an old-fashioned glass with equal parts of Campari, gin and Italian vermouth (Martini rosso for example), and garnished with a slice of orange. Sometimes though, like many of us, I just fancy a beer. I really like German pilsners like Flensburger or Jever”. For entertaining, Harry loves making a Dry Martini, because of the “sheer theatre” involved in its creation. For a great drink to make at home, he suggests an Alfonso. “Place a sugar cube with a few dashes of Angostura bitters into a Champagne flute. Add a measure of Dubonnet and top with Champagne. Garnish the drink with a twist of lemon for a refreshing aroma. For more complex drinks, a mixing glass and barspoon or cocktail shaker is required. I use a Japanese Yukiwa Baron Cobbler Shaker, available online from Cocktail Kingdom (www. cocktailkingdom.com), but you should be able to get hold of one from a good local retailer.”

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Harry soon became involved with the UK Bartenders Guild, with which he visited the Champagne and Armagnac regions of France. After two and a half years at Hausbar (after finishing his studies, he took a full-time position there) and some success in local and national cocktail competitions, his big break came when he was invited to work in The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz, London. “As head bartender I have the best job in the hotel,” he gloated. “Just last night I made a Stinger (brandy and white creme de menthe) an incredibly powerful political figure (who shall remain nameless). My main roles include making and serving cocktails and Champagne, welcoming our guests to the bar and ensuring their visit is a memorable one. Our clients have high expectations from The Ritz, and my team and I always aim to exceed those.” In turn, the hotel has high hopes for Harry, who has just finished writing a new drinks list for the bar, which he says he is “exceedingly excited about. It will contain plenty of drinks from what I call the Golden Age of Cocktails, fitting for the glorious Art Deco bar that I work in. I have revived one or two of my father’s

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‘Seize the day’ is the advice from Damian MacDonald, who suffered life changing injuries in an accident. He has since climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and that’s just the beginning, he tells Martin Read

n reaching their 40s some people might start to slow down in their sporting endeavours - but not Damian MacDonald. He is upping his game with some serious mountain climbing, and cycling from London to Paris. Proud achievements for an able bodied man, but particularly remarkable for someone with an artificial leg. At just 16 years old, while living in South Africa, Damian was involved in a motor biking accident, which left him in a coma for two weeks and resulted in 12 operations and the amputation of his leg. Missing out on activities enjoyed by his friends, and denied the chance to attend university (when a place seemed assured), made him angry and resentful. At the time nobody would have predicted that an accident would lead to such achievements. Over a long period, various people helped Damian come to terms with physical aspects of his disability. But the psychological scars took longer to heal and it was only when Damian finally accepted that he had to take personal responsibility for his rehabilitation that he really turned the corner. Eventually, he returned to England, receiving a significant boost from college courses in Durham. A year of rowing with elite amputees spurred him on, building confidence and creating the impetus to follow their lead. Back in Sussex after living in various places in the UK and on a visit to Brighton to get a new leg fitted he picked up a flyer describing the activities of LimbPower. The charity, based in Lingfield, is dedicated to helping amputees accomplish their goals and reach their potential. “I was so interested in the work that the organisation did. It sounded inspirational. The next thing I did was fly to Glasgow to attend a conference on sporting prosthetics, where I met iconic amputees who were massively motivating”, Damian told The Resident. Attendance at LimbPower’s annual Amputee Games (at the Stoke Mandeville stadium next to the spinal unit supported by the late Sir Jimmy Savile) opened up further possibilities for Damian. He drew inspiration from seeing participants go on to become paralympic athletes. LimbPower and The Douglas Bader Foundation, both committed to rehabilitation and campaigning for the rights of those who have lost limbs, became causes close to Damian’s heart and through them he made close friendships with some of their organisers. He learned about events to raise much-needed funds for LimbPower and soon found himself training for a walk up Mount Kilimanjaro. Despite subsequent reservations about his

decision, he took part in gruelling training expeditions, cycling long distances on the Isle of Wight and in the Black Mountains of Wales. To prepare, Damian joined Horsham Cycling on their Sunday morning rides. The members encouraged and motivated him, providing tips on riding techniques and he was soon clocking up 60 miles in their events. The seven-day Kilimanjaro walk was daunting, but Damian’s determination pushed him to the summit, raising thousands of pounds in the process – he was the only one of the six amputees to get to the top. Along the way he forged lasting friendships, leading to a commitment to enter a team to cycle from London to Paris. Damian had by this time abandoned his unfulfilling job and with a gentle nudge from his father, Adrian, he became a full time singer and DJ (a life-long dream). These days, discos, parties, pub evenings and working with a local choral group are all part of his busy schedule. These talents were used to raise money to support LimbPower’s work, with, for example, a gig at Faygate’s Frog and Nightgown pub. Having achieved more than many an able bodied person, Damian MacDonald could be forgiven for settling for an easier life. But, he’s now planning a fund raising cycling marathon in Ireland – from the southern tip to the northern extremity – and woe betide anyone attempting to dissuade him: “The elation I feel when completing these challenges is unbeatable and it’s raising much needed money for such a worthy cause”, he said. And only the foolhardy would bet against him. Rehabilitation has been a long and bumpy road with setbacks aplenty, both physical and psychological. “It took me over 20 years to convince myself that I was physically valid”. I don’t wish the accident never happened. I was destined to become a safe, steady accountant, but now I am a Trustee of LimbPower and a fundraiser and feel that my own experiences can help others in the same predicament. I am very lucky. My wife Karen shares my passion for music, I have a job I love and three great young children keeping me busy. I lead an active, satisfying life”. And his philosophy? “Just seize the day. Opportunities don’t usually fall into your lap. Make things happen! Life is different for an amputee, but everyone has something to offer. It’s just a question of taking full advantage of every opportunity.” For further information about the charity please visit www. limbpower.com 57

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What makes us beautiful?

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HERE’S TO NEW BEGINNINGS & A BEST SELLER

While many are gearing up for the party of the year, Bridget James shudders at the thought of another New Year of broken promises – and dirty dishes

en, nine, eight, seven…’ and what we hope is going to be an amazing year begins. I will write my best selling novel and surely become Sussex’s answer to J K Rowling. Even a fraction of her wealth would benefit me hugely, and my wardrobe. I will also learn to conjure up sumptuous meals at the drop of a hat instead of staring into other people’s baskets at the supermarket looking for inspiration. And I will adopt interminable patience with my children, able to solve any family matters with a soft, soothing terminology that has so far eluded me. We all do it, start of a new year and all that… things will be different, I will be different. In some cases they are but in most cases we trundle on the way we usually do, stalwartly facing any new challenges that come our way. New Year’s Day is the closest thing to being the world’s truly global holiday. A time to reflect, to change, to perhaps alter our perspectives for the good, and yet I still find myself emptying the dishwasher instead of picking up that pen and starting the best selling novel. Is it because I would rather stick to familiar territory than venture out into the brave new yonder? No, I think it’s because I haven’t got a literary agent and we actually

need clean plates to eat from at the next gastronomic festive feast. The Romans dedicated New Year’s Day to Janus, the god of gates, doors and beginnings. January is named after him. He had two faces, one looking ahead and one looking backwards. In fact a sculpture of him sits outside the gates to Goodwood Estate. And I think that is a fairly realistic summary of New Year. We really intend to keep looking forward, with new goals but we do still have to glance back now and again - the shopping, the bills, the school fees, they all need to be met, they don’t just melt away at the stroke of midnight. So I won’t berate myself because I am not on the last chapter yet, the fact that I am on the preface of this new novel is surely enough. After all it’s taken me years to realise that the best place to be at the stroke of midnight is with people who matter to you. Whether it’s a nip to the cinema, followed by a take away, a crisp winter’s walk and then a cosyup round a roaring fire or a sensational party with champagne on tap. As long as it means something that’s the main thing. Otherwise those chimes at midnight will sound decidedly hollow. So charge up those glasses, stick on good old Big Ben (that’s the clock not some local party entertainer) and get ready to belt out Auld Lang Syne, preferably without a mouthful of crisps... Not attractive. 64

BE THE BEST YOU CAN IN 2012

f you’re on the right track, and making good progress, you are probably quite optimistic about the year ahead. Here is a questionnaire I use with my clients to help review where they are in their lives, and where they’d like to get to next.

6. What were the fun things you did? 7. What were your biggest challenges, roadblocks or difficulties?

15. What have you been putting off doing?

8. How are you different this year than last?

16. What do you love doing, and would like to do more of in 2012?

Have a go at completing it for yourself, and see how it can help you decide what you’d like to achieve next year:

9. For what are you particularly grateful?

1. What have you learnt in the past year?

11. And looking ahead, imagine yourself in December 2012, one year from now. You have had a PERFECT year!

2. What have you accomplished? (Your wins and achievements)

14. Which areas of your life do you want to work on in 2012?

10. What still feels incomplete to you?

What does 2012 have in store for you? Where will you be this time next year?

4. What did you complete or let go of?

12. Describe this perfect year. What has happened? What have you been doing? How have you been feeling? What will you be telling yourself?

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Hello, this is your life calling

Whether it’s a particular ambition or simply living everyday to the full, reaching your potential is your birthright. James Hood passes on advice from an expert in part one of our series on how you can live your best life

inding your calling’ might sound like a phrase you would hear on an American daytime talk show, but the idea of fulfilling your true purpose on this planet is no longer just for backpackers and those who leave their banking job to build a school in Borneo. Finding your calling is big business - there has been a boom in the number of corporations hiring experts to help their employees with goal mapping (the process of taking small steps to achieve a great big goal) and then there are individual life coaches, who help people on a more personal level achieve the life they long for. If you’re uncomfortable with (somewhat wishy washy) term, let’s call it something else: Reaching your full potential, achieving your goal, finding your passion, living your very best life. It’s that time when many people wonder if they are living their best life. It’s only natural to feel that a new year brings with it new opportunities to finally reach all those goals we set. In her column on page 64, Bridget James talk about the promises we make ourselves for a new year, and how they often fall by the wayside when life gets in the way. But don’t let that stop you finding your true calling. Whatever label you put on it, once you start to think about it, you will find that there are signs everywhere helping you along the way. And if that fails, and you are still stuck in a rut come June, well, there are plenty of professionals out there who can help. One of them is Cathryn Hindle, a life coach. Cathryn helps people to reach their goals and provide them with the tools and motivation they need to make a positive difference in their life. She says: “Life coaching will help you to find your way. By exploring the issues that you are facing, working with a life coach helps to bring clarity to your life, aid decision making, balance your work/life or whatever it is that you want to achieve. Life coaching gives you the opportunity to sit back, take stock of where your life is currently, what you like, what you don’t and what your aims are, so that you can move forward positively”. Finding your calling doesn’t have to align with your profession. Countless people will tell you they have fulfilled their life’s ambition with volunteering work, travelling, or being a parent. We are all different, and sometimes

it is not always obvious what our calling is. Cathryn said: “I believe there is a perfect job out there for each of us, where we can do what we most enjoy. When we do what we love, it often doesn’t feel like work at all!” The life coach added that the first step towards finding our calling is to discover what you would really love to do and that making notes is crucial. “Explore what really interests you. To do this, set some time aside and think back to things you’ve done in the past that you really enjoyed doing. Write down everything you’ve ever done where you really felt fulfilled, whether in your personal or working life. Next, think about films or television programmes you’ve watched, or books you‘ve read where you’ve thought ‘I’d love to do that’. Write those down too. Next, think back to your younger years, what did you always dream of doing? It’s important in this exploratory phase that you write down everything, without dismissing any idea, as in this first stage we’ll be looking for patterns or common themes, which will give some clues as to what you love – what really interests you.” Next up is asking yourself what you’re really good at. Cathryn added: “Ask yourself what comes naturally to you. These special talents also give us an indication of our calling. You might want to ask people who know you really well – they may be able to give you feedback on how they see you, and what they believe you are good at. And the next step involves reviewing everything you’ve written, and looking for common themes or patterns. This is where working with a trusted friend or a life coach, or perhaps using a book on ‘finding your dream’, will really help you explore your options.” Taking action to find out what your passion is in life could be the first steps to achieving your goals, living your best life, finding your calling or whatever you’d like to call it. Give it a go and this time next year you could be living your dream. Your best life is waiting for you. About Cathryn Based in West Sussex, Cathryn Hindle is a professional life coach, helping people to fulfil their potential and achieve the life of their dreams. For more information, visit www.lifecoachhorsham.co.uk.

CREATIONS Impress your party guests or hosts with some fabulous finger food you can make at home, courtesy of star chef, Ben Goldsmith

chestnut

EGGYBREAD You will need

What you need to do

Cocktail sticks, a sift and a hand blender Unsliced bread about two or three days old - you can use fresh though, cut into 2.5cm squares For the chestnut custard: 240g milk 25g double cream 2 egg yolks 20g caster sugar 50g cooked chestnut or chestnut puree A jar of Cranberry jam

To make the custard – place cream and milk in pan and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, beat the yolks and sugar together with the chestnuts. Once the milk is boiling, pour gently over yolks and mix it together. Place back in the pan and heat over a low heat until cooked. This will coat the back of your spoon and will only take a minute. Once ready, sift into a bowl and through in your diced bread to soak up the mix, this can be left for a day to really soak up. To serve, fry your soaked bread in a little butter to crisp up the edges, place a little cranberry jam on top and place on a cocktail stick.

smoked salmon

ROULADE You will need

1 pack 350g long sliced smoked salmon (trimmed so fully rectangular and save cut-offs for your mousse) 100g salmon trim 1 pinch of cayenne 150g double cream 2 lemons 1 cucumber 1 tub of salmon caviar

What you need to do

Roll out a piece of cling film long enough to place your biggest piece of smoked salmon on. On that place the peeled cucumber, leaving a 2cm gap for moving, (do this by first removing green skin and then peeling down long strips on one side and then the other, discard the center). Then, for your smoked salmon mousse, combine salmon trimmings, cayenne, cream in food processor and buzz. Spread this onto your cucumber slices and roll, creating a salmon ‘sausage’. Refrigerate for an hour. When ready to serve cut on the angle and top with salmon caviar.

SMOKEDDUCK marmelade, crisp bread, celeriac coleslaw

You will need

What you need to do

1 smoked duck breast, sliced orange Marmalade 2 slices of bread, remove crusts celeriac coleslaw – grated celeriac (you will only need 1/6), bound with mayonnaise, lemon and a little apple

Roll out your bread until wafer thin, cut into 2cm squares and bake in a low oven 5 to 10 mins until crisp and cool. Place a small amount of coleslaw, followed by sliced smoked duck, topped off with a small amount of marmalade. 69

LEMONTARTS with crème fraîche

You will need

What you need to do

A double boiler (a pan with a small amount of water, with large metal bowl on top) 4 medium eggs 1 extra yolk 150g caster sugar 3 lemons, zest and juice 125g double cream 50g butter Sweet Tartlet cases or some pastry

In your bowl whisk together all the ingredients, (except the butter) over the double boiler, and keep whisking every minute or two until thick. Once thickened remove from the heat and whisk in your butter and pass through a sieve then allow to cool. Divide between the tartlet cases. To serve, why not be a little ‘cheffy’ and glaze the tarlet with a blowtorch and a little caster sugar, then top with a little mascarpone?

parmesan

MUFFINS You will need

What you need to do

A mini muffin tray and sift 140g plain flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 large egg 115g milk 80g of grated parmesan Butter for greasing

Sift together the dry items. Whisk the egg and mix together with milk and gently incorporate the milk and eggs on the flour, leaving it quite rustic. Add the parmesan and divide among the mini trays. Cook at 180c for about 12 to 15 minutes, until they have risen well. Serve with a small dollop of creme fraiche and sprinkle of chives.

roasted peppers, olives,

PESTOSWIRLS You will need

What you need to do

A small packet of Puff pastry For the stuffing: 2 peppers to roast or buy a small jar and drain and chop 80g of black olives, pitted and chopped A small jar of Pesto

Roll out the pastry. Then scatter the stuffing evenly and roll, into a ‘sausage’ shape. Once rolled, chill in the fridge until cold (an hour should do) and then slice into discs about ¾ cm wide, place on baking tray and cook at 170 for 8 to 10 minutes. 70

A BIT ABOUT

BEN

Ben Goldsmith got his first job in a kitchen at the age of 15. He has since worked in some prestigious venues across the South and was awarded Young Chef of the Year by the Sussex Food and Drink Awards in 2008. He has hospitality in the blood – his grandparents owned a high-end catering business, called Goldsmith Catering, in the 80s, when he was growing up and they have since opened and run a successful hotel. He said: “I went from the first restaurant to cooking in the kitchens of a gastro pub and it went from there. Now, here I am semi-grown up as a full-time chef. Ben is one of the country’s best. Currently working at Whites in Steyning, he is also planning to open his own restaurant and recently joined

Matt Gillan and seven other chefs at an All Stars evening at South Lodge Hotel. Ben says he is mostly self-taught, and his speciality – fun food. “I think food should bring a smile to your face from the moment you read the menu to when you actually eat it.” The star chef also believes that fun is the reason he loves his choice of career. “It’s always hard work. It’s been tough to get to this point and I put in some serious hours, but I love it. I think it’s important and if you don’t enjoy your work, you shouldn’t be doing it.” Ben lives in Sussex with his wife and two children. For more information, visit www.bengoldsmith. co.uk or follow him on Twitter @ben_goldsmith 71

DECADENCE For some after dinner ideas this holiday season, we went to none other than head chef at The Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa in Midhurst, Nathan Marshall

panettone bread butter

PUDDING with Grand Marnier custard

You will need

What you need to do

For Grand Marnier Custard you will need

What you need to do

8 slices of Panattone Grated zest of 1 orange 4 eggs 2 yolks 4oz sugar ½ pt milk ½ pt cream 75g raisins 100g chopped white chocolate

Boil together the milk, cream and orange zest. Whisk together the eggs and sugar, then pour on the milk whisking all the time, and pass through a chinois (a fine sieve). Butter the dishes and then layer with Panettone, raisins, chocolate and custard, fill right to the top, then sprinkle with Demerara sugar. Bake in the oven in a water bath. To serve re-heat and then brush with hot apricot jam.

½ pt Milk ½ pt Double cream 4 egg yolks 4oz sugar Grated zest of 1 orange 25ml Grand Marnier

Boil together the milk cream and orange. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until white, pour on the boiling cream whisking all the time and return to a clean pan. Then carefully cook until the custard coats the back of a spoon, pass through a chinois. Then add the Grand Marnier.

ROQUEFORT cheese biscuits

You will need

What you need to do

120g self raising flour 100g butter 100g Roquefort Salt Pepper Sesame seeds

Make sure the butter and cheese are soft, mix thoroughly in a blender with salt and pepper then add the flour. Roll the mixture into small balls and coat with sesame seeds. Bake in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes. 73

crĂ¨me caramel with spiced

You will need

What you need to do

For the spiced fruit you will need

What you need to do

WINTERFRUITS

1pt milk 4 eggs 2 yolks 4 oz sugar Vanilla

Boil together the milk and vanilla, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks and sugar, pour on the boiling milk and whisk, then pass through a sieve. Make a dark caramel and pour a little into each dariole. When cool poor on the custard, place in a water bath with a lid and cook at 140c for 25 mins (approx). 3 stalks of rhubarb, trimmed of leaves and root ends 3 Victoria plums A small handful of blueberries or blackcurrants (optional) A handful each of blackberries and raspberries 50g of unsalted butter, diced 150g of caster sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 6 star anise 2 vanilla pods, split lengthways 3-4tbs dark rum (optional) Heat a heavy pan over a medium heat. Add the diced butter and heat until foaming, then add the rhubarb and plums. SautĂŠ the fruits for about five minutes until they start to soften, then add the blueberries or currants (if using), the sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Scrape the seeds out of the vanilla pods into the pan and drop in the pods too. Give the fruit a good stir and add the rum (if using), then cook for a further five to eight minutes. Take the pan off the heat, remove the whole spices and vanilla pods and fold in the blackberries and raspberries. Then cool. 74

A BIT ABOUT

NATHAN Nathan Marshall’s first ever job in a kitchen was washing the pots and pans at one of Historic Sussex Hotel’s venues - the Spread Eagle Hotel. He was just 16 and soon progressed to helping with food prep work before being offered a position as a commis chef. He spent the next 10 years working around the world, including stints at a number of the UK’s best restaurants before ending up as Sous Chef at Michelin starred Ockenden Manor (another Historic Sussex Hotel). Nathan returned to the Spread Eagle as head chef in November 2010 and

being born and bred in Midhurst has been a real advantage to him in sourcing and dealing with local food purveyors, many of whom he already knew. Nathan’s approach to food is simple; source top quality local ingredients, and treat them with respect to produce first class dishes. On the menu at the hotel you can expect to see traditional English fare such as steak and oyster pudding or roast South Down game sitting happily alongside more contemporary choices.

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS is sensational skin

Expert on all things skin and soul related, Darcie Carrington explains how you can fight off the cold and Christmas stress to uncover that radiant glow – just in time for party season

ove it or hate it, ‘that’ time of the year is upon us once again. There is so much pressure to find the perfect outfit for the office party, the perfect gift to give on the perfect Christmas morning, while serving the perfect festive food and being the perfect host or guest. Time for a reality check... you trudge round the shops with an endless list, buying anything because you feel you have to. And you seem to join the slowest queue every time. Then, when you find the perfect outfit, you wonder how quickly you can drop 7lbs. You buy in enough food to feed the 5000, because the shops are closed for just one day and you might run out. And when you think the end is in sight, you end up wrapping, writing or stuffing until two in the morning. The season to be jolly can really take its toll on us, and especially on our skin! So, to help, here are my top tips for giving yourself an instant (non-surgical) lift, this Christmas and New Year. REFRESH To help repair any damage, drink plenty of good old fashioned plain water before you pass out into bed. REPLENISH With all of your products this season, ingredients like shea butter, vitamin A,C,E, joboba oil and panthenol will all hydrate, nourish and protect your skin whether you are skiiing, sunbathing (with your spf15 on!) or dodging the winds and rain in the UK. ANTI-PUFF For puffy eyes, put some cucumber slices in the freezer for five minutes and then place over your eyes. TIME SAVING HAND SAVER If you’re pressed for time, whether it’s washing up or doing the housework, dab cuticle cream or handcream into your nails and hands, then pop on your rubber gloves. This will nourish and condition your hands with the warmth of the water and you can still keep on top of those chores that have to get done. DARK CIRCLES BE GONE Looking like Herman Munster’s relative with

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James Hood meets a man who has spent more than five decades taking pictures of the events that shaped our history. Now the photographer from Sussex has put his pictures and memories into print for a new book and shares an excerpt with The Resident Magazine

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John Jochimsen in Nairobi for the East African Standard 1952

}I DON’T THINK THAT THERE ARE MANY OF THE PRESS TEAM STILL AROUND~

rom presidents to royalty, war torn regions to stunning scenery, John Jochimsen has taken pictures of them all. The professional photographer has seen one historical event after the other unfold in front of his very eyes, and fortunately, in front of his camera. John was born in the late 1920s and his career began after the Second World War, when his father (a journalist for The Times) inspired his decision to work in the media. Soon after joining the RAF he took a photography course, which, although he didn’t know it at the time, would provide him with the skills necessary for a career that spans more than 50 years. Since that time he has been devoted to the breaking stories of the day. Often working alone, John has risked his life to document some of the

world's conflicts and most significant decadedefining moments, enabling the public to see the world from the perspective of others. Some of his assignments have included long spells in the Sudan, Kenya, Liberia, and in Malaya, where he was caught in a firefight between British troops and terrorists. He said: “I had my camera round my neck and the gun slung over my shoulder. They had put me in the middle of the platoon for safety, but as it happened it was the worst place to be when the shooting started. The day had been going well, as I had taken quite a few pictures and had just reloaded the camera when the bullets started to fly like buzzing hornets”. He has also been on assignment with members of the royal family and accompanied the Queen (although a Princess at the time) to Kenya, where they were when the King died.

}I HAD MY CAMERA ROUND MY NECK AND THE GUN SLUNG OVER MY SHOULDER~

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In the early days of his career, John worked on Fleet Street, doing news photography for papers such as the News of the World. He also worked for the Central Office of Intelligence and on numerous PR jobs. He has travelled much of the world on assignments, many of them long before the days of tourism. He said: “Much of my work was done in far off places you could only dream of going back then. It was wonderful. It was important work too. We were telling the story really, we would do picture stories in the days before television. Being with the Queen as a young Princess in Kenya was a real career defining moment for me. I don’t think that there are many of the press team from that assignment still around. I’m thinking of sending her a book.” 83

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John’s memoirs and some of his work have been published in a new book, called 80 Years Gone in a Flash. The book follows his story, from the early days on Fleet Street to the jungles of Malaya. John added: “It has taken two years just to find and get hold of the photographs. It has been really great to go through my collection and portfolio. But it wasn’t easy to pick out which ones should be used. Each one of them has memories for me. The Royal images were obtained from an organisation that protects the rights of such images and it belongs to the Queen. They were very helpful.” The book documents some of the most prominent events of the 20th century and those that shaped global politics and our society today. Here, John shares one of the chapters from the book.

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}MUCH OF MY WORK WAS DONE IN FAR OFF PLACES YOU COULD ONLY DREAM OF BACK THEN~

Chapter 8 Eighty Years Gone In A Flash: The Memoirs of a Photo Journalist by John Jochimsen We arrived in Khartoum in the middle of the afternoon, both noticing the distinct change from the lush trees and pasture of east Africa. Flying in to land, the desert sands took over from the green vegetation we had left behind, with sand blowing around as the aircraft came to rest. As we made our way to the arrivals building we looked around, but could see only desert in every direction, making the landscape flat and very uninteresting. Having gone through customs with all the camera equipment, Alistair and I were met by an official from the Foreign Office in the Sudan. He had a car waiting and as soon as the cameras and luggage were aboard, we were taken to the government offices in the town centre. Although this was the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, all personnel seemed to speak English and we never saw anyone from Egypt during our whole time in the country. As in the other countries, we had a meeting about our stay and the work we had to cover. Finishing at about seven o’clock that evening, we were taken to our hotel, the Grand, overlooking the Nile. Here we were able to have a shower and bath, change our clothes and be ready for a meal with the two people overseeing our itinerary, which started the following morning. Going to my room after our guests had left, I went through the cameras again just for a final check, realising that the sand was going to play havoc with the Rollieflexes because of their winding mechanism. These two cameras would have to be kept covered and used only when the wind was not blowing the sand around. Our first assignment the following morning was further down the Nile, in an area called the Gezira, where cotton was grown due to the nearness of water from the river’s irrigation. Driving down, we were to meet with a farmer who spoke English, who would explain the intricacies of his crop. We passed caravans of groaning overloaded camels kicking up the dust from the desert as they plodded along, all strung together. Further on we came upon a small group of people with telescopes, some as long as ten to twelve feet. Stopping and talking to them, we realised that this day, 25th February 1952, was the day of the full eclipse of the sun, and that we were there at the right time, where it was all happening. Neither of us had been told of this or that most of the world’s top astronomers were there to witness it. Here was a great story neither of us had expected, so while I took the pictures Alistair interviewed some of the scientists. As the light started to fade with the moon covering the sun, the dim light that was left began to turn dark green, with the birds stopping singing as they went to sleep. The Arabs dropped to their knees praying to Allah, making the only sound, while everywhere else was silent. The

full eclipse lasted for three minutes before the light started to change back to its normal colour and the birds awoke and started to sing again. As the locals got up off their knees, excited voices were heard all around from the experts, who were ecstatic at the outcome, saying that it was one of the finest eclipses they had ever seen. I had taken some colour transparencies during the eclipse, showing the peculiar colour of the light, with the scientists glued to their telescopes and the locals all on their knees praying. After that excitement, the rest of the day was taken up with the story on cotton, so having finished late, when we returned to the hotel, I decided to go to bed early again, feeling very tired. Closing the door of my room I spotted something on my bed, looking like a ball of white fluff. It was a small white kitten that was sound asleep, and where it had come from I couldn’t think. Leaving it to sleep, I got washed, undressed and into bed. Being so tired I was immediately asleep, but woke some time in the night with something moving around on the bed. Opening my eyes, I could see in the moonlight it was the kitten, hopping around a large scorpion that was advancing towards my face. Falling out of the bed and grabbing the kitten I opened my door yelling for someone to get rid of the intruder. A servant came almost immediately, and when I showed him the scorpion got hold of it by the tail and took it away together with the cat. I had a quick look round the room and under the bed to make sure there were no more uninvited guests before examining the bedclothes and getting myself settled down again. I remember thinking to myself so much for an early night, as I fell asleep the second time, knowing if it hadn’t been for the kitten I might have had a very nasty bite. From that day to this I often wonder where that little kitten had come from or why it was on my bed, and would probably never know the answer. A few days later, having done a couple more assignments in Khartoum, Alistair and I were walking along the Nile with a man called Terence from the office. It was a sandy foreshore of about six feet wide that ended in a bank, eight to ten feet high. We had all just finished lunch at the hotel and were walking along stretching our legs, talking about the next job, when suddenly, without any warning, a crocodile launched itself off the bank, straight over the top of us, and landed with a great splash in the river. It must have been over six feet long and could have landed on top of us, but luckily it missed with its great leap from the bank. The reason, we were told afterwards, was that we had been between it and its home, the river. Our next assignment was miles away, so we were flown in a De Havilland Dove to the borders of western Sudan

and French Equatorial Africa, to witness the yearly homage paid to the British King by the nomad tribes. This was to be the last gathering ever of its type and the natives hadn’t realised that it was now the British Queen, the King having died earlier, which nobody had told them about. This was due to the difficulty of finding them, as they were always on the move. For two days we were shown horse- and camel-racing, with women dressed in beautiful coloured silks riding and sometimes even racing some of the camels. We both said afterwards that it had been something that very few white people had ever seen, or would ever see again. I got some really great colour shots, together with several black and white as well. We were supposed to pick up a truck to continue our assignments on our way back towards Khartoum, as the aircraft had left. However, I had not been too well for a few days and after managing to complete the assignment I saw the local doctor, who put me into hospital with a bad attack of sinus, together with a high temperature, needing daily injections of penicillin. I was put in a ward that was supervised by a male nurse, who was to inject me with the antibiotics twice daily. As I had experienced this trouble many times before I knew about the injections into the backside, but the nurse could not speak a word of English. He would always come with a long blunt needle, until with an aching backside I induced him to get a new smaller one, my bottom feeling full of holes from its predecessor. Any ordinary person would have realised after the first unhappy exploit that a new needle was required for each injection. But not this one! He tried every time first with the long blunt one, before using a new shorter one. After three days my backside looked and felt like a well-used dartboard, but I had to put up with it till the treatment was completed. For the last two days I gave up trying to tell the nurse and gave in gracefully. Not only did I have to contend with this, but Alistair came in to the hospital one evening to tell me he was going home to his wife, as he missed her so much and couldn’t bear to be away from her any longer. Saying he had managed to get a lift back to Khartoum, he brought in all the relevant paperwork for me to continue the trip with the cameras, while collecting the exposed film to take back with him to London. So there I was, in hospital, my partner going home, knowing I had to finish the rest of the work, including the writing, on my own. I got out of hospital two days after Alistair left. Taking the truck, which had been left for me, I asked the way to my first assignment at El Fasher. I was told that the only way to get there was to follow the countless empty beer bottles thrown down by camel riders, as there were no signposts in the desert. Starting off alone with a brand new vehicle that had sand channels provided and a motorised air pump for blowing up the tyres, I set off towards where I hoped El Fasher was, following the beer bottles, but relying on my compass as well! Arriving at the district commissioner’s house on the outskirts of the township, covered in the sweat that was seeping through my khaki clothes, and blessing the Arab who had told me to hang my water container on the truck’s radiator to keep it cool, I entered, and got the container refilled.

The bag was made from animal stomach, which allowed the water to permeate through the skin and be cooled by evaporation during the forward motion of the vehicle. Meeting the commissioner, I was told I had to dress for dinner, even with just the two of us out in the middle of nowhere. Searching through my clothes, I found my dinner suit at the bottom of the case in a very sorry state, but luckily the Arab servant managed to make it look a bit presentable. After having a bath and as I got dressed, I started to understand why the dinner suit was so important. I felt it was because the man wanted to keep up a civilised way of living and not go native during his time in this out-of-the-way place, having very few visitors to keep him sane over his two-year engagement. We sat, one either end of the table in the candlelight. Just as the main course was placed before us, a great rushing and moaning sound started, the precursor of a sandstorm. As the room filled with fine dust, which developed quickly into a fog, the commissioner opened a drawer in front of him, put his meal in it and shut it, then took the coaster from under his glass and placed it on the top of his drink. I did the same, as if the most natural thing in the world, then began to wonder how I was going to eat my meal. I saw my host quickly open the drawer, take a forkful, pop it in his mouth, and immediately close the drawer again, all without a word. I said nothing, but wondered if my thoughts had been correct regarding the wearing of the dinner suit, or was it just for the British Raj? The next day it was back to prisons again. A new one had been built in El Fasher with British money, this being one subject that I had to photograph and write about. The desert sky seemed always blue, with not a sign of a cloud in sight - in fact it always appeared like that until I was introduced to the local rainmaker. I was told that the man could create a downpour to help people irrigate their crops, but I was not ready to believe this without proof, being very sceptical about the whole thing. There was a pile of rocks that stood about fifteen feet high nearby, which was called a jebel, but nobody could tell me how or why it was there, only that it had been there for many years. The old man seemed to need to climb to the top to make it rain. Struggling to the top, he opened his arms to the sky and started chanting in a kind of singsong voice, while I took a couple of shots, waiting for the rain to appear. I had looked all around the sky before the old man had started, noting that there wasn’t a cloud in sight, but as he threw his arms up for the last time a black cloud appeared as if from nowhere, and it started raining. I was completely flabbergasted. Where had the cloud come from, and the rain that lasted for no more than a couple of minutes? As the latter disappeared, and the old man climbed down, he smiled at me, and walking away almost seemed to say ‘I told you so.’ I had seen the rain and photographed it, but I still couldn’t believe what I had seen, as the sky was now as blue as it had been before, with not a cloud anywhere in sight. The following morning I left, driving towards El Obeid, still wondering what I had or hadn’t seen happen the previous day. Arriving for a stay with another commissioner, and thinking I would be using the dinner

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was beginning to think that these assignments had some very funny twists and turns, as I drove off once more across the desert, following the empty beer bottles. Back at the hotel in Khartoum, I emptied the truck and got the cameras and suitcase taken to my room. I had a couple of days off, which I felt I had earned, so I started by having a good meal and an early night, hopeful of not having any more problems while asleep. Two days later I was ready for another lengthy trip, a drive to Port Sudan. I started off early in the morning when it was cool, knowing I had to arrive at Ed Damer by nightfall, where I would stop in what was a basic government rest house that night, and be away early, driving to Sinkat for my next assignment. Driving around the bends in the foothills of the Red Sea hills, I was amazed to see a small detachment of British Army troops under canvas. But that wasn’t all. As I stopped I was even more surprised when I saw an officer whom I had known slightly, coming towards me. He had been at RAF Nuneham Park in tri-service photo intelligence. Although the major didn’t recognise me at first, as I had been only a corporal in those days, he soon realised, when we both started talking about aerial pictures, that we had been together back in 1949. ‘This merits a drink,’ said the officer and led me into his tent. Out came the whisky, and soon the conversation flowed as the drink disappeared. I’d had nothing to eat since breakfast, and the whisky had quite a soporific effect on me, so when I was asked if I had ever ridden a camel and would I like to, without thinking I said yes. From somewhere a camel was produced, and I, more than a little worse for wear, mounted. Getting on while the animal was lying down, it half-rose on its front legs, while I leant forward thinking this camel riding was easy. Unfortunately, I didn’t realise it would now fully rise on its hind legs, catapulting me over its head, and landing me facedown in the sand. As I turned over, the camel brought its head down to see what had fallen off its back, giving me a great belch in my face to show its displeasure, while soldiers who had now appeared from nowhere all cheered. Needless to say, I slept that night under canvas, thankful that I didn’t have to drive again that evening. In Sinkat the following morning I was met by another district commissioner, telling me the programme had changed and that now I was to cover the funeral of a very important religious woman, who had just died. Thinking that this wasn’t going to be a load of fun, and wouldn’t make good pictures, we two drove a few miles to the village of Erkowit, high up in the Red Sea Hills. Here I was introduced to the head mullah, who gave permission for the ceremony to be photographed, though a lot of the Arab tribesmen had objected. I had never seen anything like it before. There were at least a hundred women dressed in silks of every imaginable colour, who followed the body, also wrapped in coloured silks. The women who followed were throwing themselves in the sand, then getting up and throwing the sand all over their heads, and at the same time singing, yelling and screaming as the whole procession moved forward. I was using the two Rollieflexes, and shot most of it in colour with only a few shots in black and white. When it was over... 80 Years Gone In A Flash is available from stockists now.

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Some of the Avon products have been firm favourites for many years, which Ginny found to her amusement when she first started out selling the products in Sussex. “I had left one of my new catalogues on the doorstep of one of my regular customers”, said Ginny. “I usually leave it a little while and then go back, pick up the book with the order form. They usually leave it out for me, my customers are well trained!” She joked. “On this particular occasion I went back to the same customer and found that my catalogue had some how got up and “walked” over to the door step of the next door neighbour. I later found out that she had noticed the new catalogue on my customer’s doorstep, gone over and pinched it temporarily and put an order in herself! Apparently she has always loved the products and really wanted to get hold of a catalogue again.” Some of the lines such as the ‘Skin So Soft’ Body Spray have fans in slightly unusual quarters. “I know that fire fighters up in Scotland, for example, use Skin So Soft.” Says Ginny. “It’s the only product that will keep the midges away, apparently”. “I can still remember the Avon lady coming to the door and my mother duly placing her

order every week but much has changed since those days, in the way that Avon products are sold. “Of course the door-to-door method of selling the products is still the tried and tested method. It is the best way to build up an excellent rapport with your customers, but technology has also had a key role to play in my job. I now have my own Avon link on my Facebook account for example. Also, many of my reps are young, so also do the Facebook thing. One of them is Maltese, so many of her customers are from Malta as well as here in Sussex. There are so many different ways of getting the orders in now. I don’t have to go out in the snow if I don’t want to. But I still love going out and seeing my customers personally. And I can walk the dog and the same time!” So with one in three women in the UK being an Avon customer and six million seeing a product brochure every three weeks, it’s no wonder the life of an Avon rep is a busy one. And also very rewarding. “I absolutely love it”, says Ginny “I have met some lovely people through doing the job and you also have the backing of a brand that has been loved by so many people for so many years.”

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andle light is a wonderfully soft, mood enhancing and magical kind of light and local candle maker Lesley Sparks’s candles certainly create the right sort of atmosphere. Lesley said: “I have always loved candlelight. My Father bought me a candle making kit when I was about ten and I can remember making a beeswax castle and on our first attempt the wax leaked out of the mould and went everywhere! Starting to sell candles came fairly recently though, when I decided to try selling a few at the local farmers market in Pulborough and I haven’t looked back since!” All the candles are made from natural waxes, mostly soy wax. But what makes these candles special is the time taken to research the fragrance, essential oils and herbs that go into the candles to give them that something different. “I spend hours researching the oils and making up the different combinations to add to the wax and I dry the herbs myself where possible – our house looks like an old apocethary at times!” laughs Lesley. “One of our best selling ranges is the candle tart melts. These go into an oil burner, so as the wax melts it releases the essential oils. As there is no wick I can add herbs too, which adds another dimension to the aromas. My favourite at the moment is the Winter Spice Melt, which has orange, cinnamon and crushed

cloves. I make bespoke candles and melts up to order too for special occasions like weddings, dried rose petals are always a favourite ingredient as they look really pretty when they melt in the pool of wax.” With the Christmas season well under way now, Lesley is busy making lots of atmospheric candles with the Yule candle and Frankincense & Myrrh candle in glass containers. “I also make a Chef’s candle in a tin which is fab at disguising unwanted kitchen smells - or wet cocker spaniel smells as it often gets used in our house! I don’t stint on how much oils go into the candles, so they really do fragrance a room.” It must be in the genes, Lesley discovered only a couple of months ago that her great-greatgreat Grandfather was a candle maker and patented the long burning stearin nightlight, which he subsequently sold to William Price of Prices Candles. “My daughter had a school project about ancestors and I knew that my Uncle had carried out a little research into the family history, so we asked him to send us some information about someone interesting – I was amazed and delighted to find another candle maker, or chandler as they used to be called, in the family!” To find Lesley’s candles you can visit Pulborough, Slindon and Wisborough Green farmers markets held every month or visit her website to see what fairs she is attending. www. thehedgewitchesgarden.co.uk 97

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et in 22 acres of West Sussex countryside but within easy reach of Gatwick airport and the towns of Crawley and Horsham, Mannings Heath Hotel is the ideal venue for weddings, conferences, events or a romantic getaway. From the moment you step through the door, our friendly staff will make you feel at home and go out of their way to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. With a Piano Bar, Restaurant and Library TV Lounge with a cosy, real log fire, it’s easy to relax and enjoy our tranquil surroundings. In fact, our guests tell everyone that it is ‘like being home from home’. The hotel is situated on the edge of a lake which is occupied by a host of wildlife, including a variety of ducks and the occasional heron and kingfisher; guests can fish in the lake with our prior agreement. Beyond the lake is our own 15 acre nine-hole golf course which is ideal for the beginner, and presents the more experienced golfer with some interesting challenges. Whilst the use of our golf course is complimentary for guests, we offer pay-as-you-play and full membership, plus also catering for societies. Specialist tuition can be arranged on request. A few minutes drive from the Hotel are two championship golf courses including the famous 18-Hole Mannings Heath Golf Club. Horsham Wedding Venue Our 22 acres create a stunning backdrop for your photographs and the perfect setting for your champagne reception and canapés. We are fully licensed to hold marriage ceremonies in our intimate lakeside room

in which, up to 70 people can share your special moment in an attractive alternative to a plain registry office. Our function room comfortably seats 40-90 people for your personalised wedding breakfast, but bigger groups can be accommodated on request and also for your evening you can have a total of up to 150 guests. We will be delighted to discuss your culinary requirements with you, whether it is a sitdown wedding breakfast or a hot or cold served buffet. For your convenience, you can choose menus especially for your requirements. Whether you simply want us to arrange your wedding breakfast, or require help with extras - including your cake, wedding cars,

Mannings Heath Hotel is the ideal venue for weddings, conferences, events or an overnight stay flower arrangements, photographer, favours, toastmaster, pianist, live music or DJ - we are happy to assist. Our personal approach extends to all aspects of our hotel, and of course, as bride and groom, you will enjoy a complimentary stay in our newly renovated bridal suite, complete with its luxury fourposter bed and double shower. We can accommodate up to 33 of your guests in our 19 ensuite single, double and twin bedrooms, all of which are individually decorated to a high standard and have television, direct dial phones with voicemail and tea and coffee making facilities. Horsham Conference Venue

If you are looking for a quietly efficient and tranquil setting for your conference, seminar or meeting, within a short drive of the M25 and just 15 minutes from Gatwick airport, Mannings Heath Hotel, set in the heart of the Sussex countryside, offers you the perfect solution. You can be sure of finding what you want at Mannings Heath Hotel, whether you require a small room for a private managers meeting or a conference of up to 100 delegates. Here’s a typical quote from one of our business guests: “The hotel is a perfect venue for small conferences and meetings. Compass Group is a catering company and most of our directors come from hotel and catering backgrounds. It was therefore a difficult job to impress them; but impress them you did! Many commented on the beautiful location, the relaxed atmosphere and the high quality of the food, but the most common comment was ‘the staff are so friendly’.” Frank Whittaker, Director, Compass Group. Many well known Companies use our Conference facilities; for example, IBM, Royal & Sun Alliance, Nestle, BAA, Virgin and Amex. Hospitality packages can be arranged for daily or weekly seminars. To make a booking or find out more, please telephone Cyndy or Mike on 01403 891191. Mannings Heath Hotel Winterpit Lane Mannings Heath Horsham, RH13 6LY Email: info@manningsheathhotel.com www.manningsheathhotel.com 99

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Comfort Joy For a Christmassy home like no other, Catherine Smith has been in search of ways you can create a unique winter wonderland this holiday season

have been looking for ideas on how to dress my new house and a client’s home for Christmas this year. The magic and sparkle of Christmas decorations can come in all shapes and sizes whether traditional, contemporary or just plain crazy. My first stop for inspiration was right on my doorstep in the lovely Sussex village of Ditchling. The Den shop sits proudly at the end of the high street beckoning you in to browse the eclectic mix of old and new furniture, antiquities, art and accessories. My eyes were drawn

immediately to the shimmering aged glass baubles displayed around the shop in bowls and hanging from hooks. Sophie Boulderstone, owner at The Den, explained: “They are a new collection from Devon-based, eco friendly company Nkuku.” I felt drawn to these lovely baubles for their twinkling delight and because they will fit within a traditional interior equally as well as a contemporary home. Within this range is a collection of various sized aged glass candleholders that would dress my Christmas table to a tee. Pop into the shop or visit online at www.thedenshop.co.uk

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Owners Chris and Sylvie bring you the very latest in contemporary ideas for those extra special presents this Christmas. Personally sourced by the owners, much of that which is on offer simply isn’t available anywhere else. La Source offers award-winning customer service, so if you need a little inspiration, just ask, they will be only too pleased to help you find that perfect gift according to your budget. If you are still not sure there are always La Source Gift Vouchers! Also, if you would like to ensure that you get that super La Source gift for yourself this Christmas, ask either Chris or Sylvie about the La Source Christmas ‘Wish List’ and make sure that the people in your

life know exactly where to go to make your Christmas morning a special one! La Source also offers complimentary giftwrapping, so if you are not so handy at wrapping presents its a great service! Enjoy a super-relaxed shopping atmosphere at La Source this year with mulled wine and mince pies at the weekends and a friendly welcome from one of Horsham’s finest shops. Open late-night Thursdays and Sundays throughout December Chris and Sylvie look forward to welcoming you through their doors this Christmas.

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With baubles in mind and a second tree to dress, I fell in love with the stunning collection of Christmas accessories by British designer Niki Jones. Her Woodland baubles are all hand painted papier mache and inspired by traditional Polish paper cuts and folk illustrations. They are hand painted in Kashmir by skilled artists. Similarly the hand-painted designs on the Folk baubles are inspired by traditional Uzbekistani folk patterns. Niki Jones has completely inspired me with the simplicity of her bound tree branches from which to hang the baubles, a truly original Christmas style and a refreshingly new Christmas colour palette. www.niki-jones.co.uk Christmas tree lights were next on my list and as lighting is so important on these dark nights I love to use string lights all over the home as well as on my tree. With a gorgeous new colour palette to think about, I fell upon Brighton based Cable and Cottonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinct range of cotton ball string lights; made only from natural, hand-dyed thread, each one is completely handmade giving you and your home that feel good factor and with

44 colours to choose from, you can pick and mix your own colour combinations or choose from their preselected boxed sets, including their festive palette. You can buy these little textured glowing balls online at www.cableandcotton.co.uk If you have young children or young visitors staying I find your inner child comes out at Christmas and hanging a stocking on the fireplace is always a delight. Finding interesting stockings can be tricky, but I have found true a gem! Handmade by local knitwear designer Andrea Dunne, her cosy knitted stocking has been designed with tradition in mind but with a contemporary edge. With a choice of classic red with white or a more contemporary selection you can also personalise this product by providing a name, and your stocking will include a hand embroidered tag made from superfine lambs’ wool. This Christmas stocking is a perfect gift for a loved one or even one’s pet that will be used and treasured for many years and hopefully will also be passed on through the generations. Available to buy from www.andreadunne.com Wishing you all a very sparkly Christmas!

Catherine Smith Interior designer and director at Arior Design, a company which pairs the design and furnishing of interiors with expert architecture services. The designer has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. www.ariordesign.co.uk

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hen designing an interior thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large or small one of the most important considerations is the lighting especially on these darker winter evenings. By working your way from ceiling down to the floor you can really design your room to create ambience and light trickery can offer different moods and even make your room appear larger. If

you are considering down lighters, we tend to light areas rather than having straight rows of spotlights that can look like an airport runway and you are only lighting up the floor. By positioning down lighters to wash down the front of joinery or kitchen units or even curtains for instance, you are not only lighting the room but picking out textures and reflecting the light out from a material. Directional spotlights are great for being able to pick out wall spaces where you may like to highlight art work.

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Pendant lights have had a radical resurgence in recent years and are being used as not only task lighting in the centre of a room, but also to make a statement with huge decorative fittings or by using several pieces hanging in corners. Down lighters can be teamed with pendant lights to offer an all round overhead task light. Switched and dimmed from separate switches you can also achieve different moods. In addition, where possible it is always a lovely design feature to light any nooks or shelving within a room. This can be achieved very easily with ordinary low voltage down lighters to show off the odd objet dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;art you are displaying. If you wish to light a whole niche or perhaps a glass shelf, LED strip lights are very inexpensive, eco friendly and can offer a glowing halo effect. Try John Cullen lighting for their range of LED niche lighting www.johncullenlighting.co.uk

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Moving to the central part of a room and very important in a living space, table lamps and floor lamps can add not only an extra lighting dimension in creating warmth to your interior, but again with so many amazing designs available they can offer a piece of sculpture or occasionally some humour to your interior. Take a look at the amazing lamp range from Porta Romana www.portaromana.co.uk. In some areas it is possible to light the lower part of a room, either by positioning lights in the floor and lighting up so it will wash the walls with light, or by positioning lights in the skirting boards to wash out across the floor. This is particularly effective on stairs, hallways or large open areas. With all these

light sources in one room getting the mood right could take some time, so you may like to consider a system such as Lutron Grafik Eye where each light source is connected to one switch at the door of your room. The switch can hold several options of mood settings which are programmed and saved, so at the touch of a button when you walk into the room you can illuminate with your chosen mood, whether for a dinner party, movie night or just cooking the dinner. This clever system could operate the lighting in your whole house and can even be programmed to randomly light different lights while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on holiday. Have a look at the wonderful world of Lutron at www.lutron.com

Catherine Smith Interior Designer & Director at Arior Design See page 105 for details

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ood furniture tells a story”, according to the owner of Smith Brook Kiln Fine Furniture, David Bracewell. “It has an authentic feel to it, and looks wonderful whether it’s for a modern or traditional home”. He knows what he’s talking about too. With 20 years working with furniture and antiques, David is the go-to-guy if you want quality and expert advice on the pieces you are picking for your home. At the showroom, which is situated in the peaceful Smithbrook Kiln retail park near Cranleigh, you can view an astounding range of furniture for every room imaginable. The pieces on show are just the tip of the iceberg. David can source the furniture you have in mind and he can even have something made for you based on a description or sketch. He added: “My objective is to make people feel more at home. I understand that people have

busy lives and when they come home they want somewhere they can relax and be comfortable. That’s why I love what I do.” Smithbrook Kiln Fine Furniture specialises in handmade furniture in a variety of woods including oak, ash, mahogany, pine and painted. And whether it’s a bed, sideboard, dining table or any other item, David can arrange for the furniture to be made in the wood and in size of your choice. It’s the kind of flexibility you can’t get on the high street, with a personal, expert service that is second to none. And as if that wasn’t enough, David can come to your home to measure up, and there is no delivery or assembly charge. There are also genuine offers on between Christmas and February at Smithbrook Kiln Fine Furniture. David said: “So many shops out there claim to put on sales. There’s usually a Christmas sale, a New Year sale, an Easter sale and a Halloween sale! Here, we believe that we offer great value all the time. So we’re just having a short season of offers so come down and see some of the furniture on show.

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Katrina Smith believes there is no better time than December to rethink the heart of your home, with tips on renovations as well as table decorations. Plus she tells us about two gifts every cook will want to treat themselves to this year

his time of year, many of us are frantically running around planning everything from what to stuff the bird with, when to wrap the presents and how to get 10 chairs round a table for 6! It used to be that houses had separate dining rooms, and space was always rather limited. Nowadays many of my clients are knocking the wall down between their kitchen and dining room and making one large family area, that will double up as not only dining space, but also somewhere to “chill”, do the homework and to entertain. This room comes into its own at Christmas – no longer is the cook stuck on his or her own sorting out the turkey, whilst everyone else is in a separate room opening the presents and knocking back the sherry. Hopefully it also means that the rest of the family will notice just how much work goes into the Christmas lunch and actually offer to help! But I can’t guarantee that. If you have to bring in chairs from other parts of the house, in order to seat Aunty Maude and granny and grampa you can always bring some uniformity to the occasion by adding a piece of satin ribbon to the top of each chair, with a decoration hanging from the end to keep the ribbon in a straight line. Choose a ribbon that will complement your table decoration. I am quite traditional when it comes to Christmas, so love my reds and golds. So a table arrangement of holly, fir and red roses looks lovely. If you would prefer something more simple, opt for a large glass bowl and simply fill it with red baubles, or whatever colour you choose.

Another way to impress your guests is to use lengths of fir, pine and holly to create a runner along the centre of the table. Then just add candlesticks and baubles or ribbons among the foliage. But do be careful to keep flames away from the greenery. And to finish off, how about Christmas Crackers – it really wouldn’t be Christmas without the crackers. See if you can buy some to colour coordinate with the rest of the table. At this time of year we are probably all pondering on last minute present ideas. How about something for the kitchen? A few of my colleagues told me what they would most like in their stocking and a firm favourite was the KitchenAid Mixer – it comes in some fabulous colours – with equally fabulous names (black storm, candy apple, electric blue, raspberry ice, caffe latte and apple cider to name but a few). It has a smooth rounded design, and is silent, reliable and long lasting. My sister-in-law has one, and I am very envious. I asked her what she liked most about it and apart from the integrity of the design it is its functionality and good looks. My nephew Cameron, who is only 10 also loves it – the iconic value is important to him – all the chefs he loves have one, and on a practical basis he assures me he can whisk for long lengths of time without getting arm ache. Helen Turier described hers as “the Rolls Royce of mixers”. So perhaps it had better go on my (and your) Christmas list this year. Also, I personally, would not be without my wine cooler. Something I had wanted for quite a while. When we added a utility room to our house, and the washing machine was removed from the kitchen, it left behind the perfect space for one.

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At this time of year in my line of work I am always busy, ensuring other peoples homes are looking their best ready for the big day. Last year during December I was working on a property in West Chiltington. My client had just moved into the house and sorting out the kitchen prior to Christmas was a priority. Every room needed work, but the kitchen had to come first. The clients were keen cooks, so needed space for cooking, eating, storage for all the cookery books they loved and plenty of light. We knocked down the wall between the small dining room and kitchen to give a lovely open space (see above), which would allow light from the french doors to flood through into the kitchen.

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Walnut units were chosen for the kitchen to bring warmth and character to the room, and very unusual â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no handles! There was plenty of storage space, which would ensure the kitchen would never appear cluttered. Sky blue glass splashbacks were added to create a breathtakingly simple yet very stylish scheme. Glass splashbacks look sleek, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost the earth and they come in every imaginable colour. It can be a very daunting task to plan a kitchen refurbishment, not only is it a big upheaval while the work is underway, it is also a huge financial investment. However it really can be worth all the time and effort.

A bit about Katrina

Katrina Smith owns True Colours Interiors, based in Horsham, West Sussex. The business has been operating for over eight years. Having worked on many diverse projects from a high tech funeral chapel in Worthing, to a 16th Century Hotel in Pulborough, as well as a beauty salon in Horsham and show homes for property developers. Katrina also undertakes projects for residential clients, whether it be a full room makeover, a kitchen design, new flooring or new curtains and blinds. She said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to think I bring a down to earth, practical approach to interior design. I love to see the look on my clients faces when we have finished a project, it is wonderful to be part of their journeyâ&#x20AC;?. For more information visit www.truecoloursinteriors.co.uk

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t’s a place where thousands of commuters escape the big city at the end of the day, where mums and their strollers adorn the numerous cafes on the high street by day and where young people a plenty to choose to call it home because of the excellent night life, which is largely situated along The Broadway. It’s Haywards Heath and although the phrase seems to be overused these days, this town really does have it all. Haywards Heath is first and foremost a wellconnected place. It sits at the heart of Mid Sussex, surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside on offer in this country, let alone the South of England. With the M23 and A272 close by it offers residents and visitors easy access to Brighton, Horsham, the airport and London. And it is the capitol which is the reason why many of the 25,000 residents chose Haywards Heath as their base. There are countless trains going to and from London every day, which has meant it has gained a reputation for a commuter town. It’s the reason Lucy Chapman moved there initially. She said: “I wanted to be a bit closer to work and the train service was great. For someone who needs to get the train everyday to work it’s the bee’s knees. You can be in London in about 50 minutes!” But, as Lucy agrees, there is more to this town than just a good train service. “When I was looking for somewhere to buy a home, nowhere felt like Haywards Heath. It had a warmth to it, and it was smaller than Hove where I was living at the time and it felt friendlier. So I decided to move here and I’m so pleased I did. I was a bit younger back then and the town has terrific nightlife. The Broadway, where many of the bars are, is really busy at night.” Lucy has lived in Haywards Heath for seven years and now with a young daughter, Thea, she says that she has no need to move anywhere else. “Haywards Heath is really child-friendly. You can walk to most places, the countryside is close by, there are plenty of cafes and shops that are easily accessible. Plus, crime is relatively low.” Those easily accessible amenities include a wide range of both independent and chain shops and restaurants. Café Rouge sits in the centre of the town as well as The Orange Square Bar, Idle Wild, and numerous boutique-style shops. The Dolphin Leisure Centre provides all the sporting facilities you could want for a town this size, and The Orchards is the town’s principal shopping centre. Victoria Park provides plenty of green open space for anyone who wants to escape the bustle of The Broadway. And, for those interested in a bit of history, the parkland is formed from a plot of land originally on Mr Paret’s Meadow and was bought in 1897 by the district council and renamed Victoria Park to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee.

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Something old, something new A furniture and accessories shop in Haywards Heath marries the traditional with the contemporary, helping you create a home that’s your own

f you’re looking to furnish your home with unique items that reflect your own style, it’s best to go ‘boutique’. And whether you prefer modern pieces or more traditional antique furniture and accessories, there is an independent shop in Haywards Heath that will help you create the home you want. Kelly’s Attic opened over a year ago and its owner, Kelly Graczyk, has many more years in the business, as the daughter of an antiques dealer. Kelly said: “We mix beautiful genuine antiques with new pieces of furniture. It’s ideal for people who like what’s fashionable but also those who love older items.” The shop is spread over two floors, which gives substantial space to browse the range available. And anything you can’t find, Kelly can help you with. “I have a brochure for many different ranges. If you’re looking for a mahogany bow front chest of drawers, for example, I will help you source it. I love to do whatever I can to help people furnish their dream home. We also endeavour to help pair particular pieces with other furniture and specialise in colour matching.” Kelly can also have bespoke furniture made to your exact specification. Kelly’s Attic won’t charge for delivery and there are no hidden costs when you make a purchase. What you get from the store is the perfect piece of furniture you’ve been searching for and a range so broad that you can create a home that fits your personality. One that is comfortable, warm, welcoming and wonderful.

1 Palmerston House Sydney Road Haywards Heath RH16 1DR Tel: 01444 454545 or 07867 944984 out of shop hours. Opening Hours Monday 10.00 - 5.30 Tuesday 10.00 - 5.30 Wednesday closed Thursday 10.00 - 5.30 Friday 10.00 - 5.30 Saturday 10.00 -5.30 Sunday by appointment, please call to arrange 127

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A truly unique shop in Haywards Heath with a huge collection of modern and vintage signed items. All authentic and backed with a lifetime guarantee. We also offer an excellent your-photo-ontocanvas service with A4 canvasses at £27 and A3 at £45, plus highly competitive rates on framing for everything from a photo to football shirts.

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GRATE FIRES of Sussex

The little shop with the big choice of: Traditional and Contemporary Stone, Marble, Cast Iron and Timber Fireplaces Gas, Electric and Solid Fuel Fires and Accessories

Grate Fires of Sussex are a friendly family-run business and are proud to offer helpful customer service

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139 South Road, Haywards Heath (Car park at rear) Tel: 01444 457527 / 01444 412794

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GRATE FIRES OF SUSSEX 9 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, RH16 1DW T: 01444 452626 E: info@gratefires.co.uk www.gratefires.co.uk

The train line from Haywards Heath to London was opened as far back as 1841, and just four months later the Brighton line followed. The connection from the city to the south is arguably what has led to the development of this town. But there is much more than sheer convenience on offer. There is an active business association and with a small town feel, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to relax and spend time with friends and family. Despite its reputation as a commuter haven, it is the growth of its community and the people that live there that make it what it is today.

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MAGAZINE

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