east grinstead living january issue

LivingEast GrinstEad

East Grinstead based business directory & community magazine serving the residents of the area

January2011|FREE

East Grinstead, Ashurst Wood, Sharpthorne, West Hoathly, Felbridge, Felcourt, Dormans Park, Furnace Wood

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Contents

WesternCarsadvertorial 5

Can’t wait for January to finish 6

Quiz&Quotes 10

Midsussexramblers 12

Charity Concert Competition 17

HintsfornewYear’sresolutions 2�

What’s On 28

index 30

Dear ResidentsWelcome to the first edition of the New Year.

This month we bring you an interesting article in case you can’t wait for January to finish!

If you need some assistance with your New Years resolutions, we’ve some handy hints to help you along.

On our quotes page there’s some food for thought as January’s a month for reflection & projection!

The Mid Sussex Ramblers are looking for new members so if you’re interested in getting out and about, to the beautiful sights of Sussex then read their article.

If you’re a community group, charity or raising funds for charity drop us a line in the new year and we’ll assist you with promotion.

On our What’s On page we promote not-for-profit events, so send us through all your details.

Our New website has the local weather, local business directory, online copy of the East Grinstead Living (in case you lose your copy), back issues and more.

We’d like to wish you the very best for 2011.

Tally & ChrisEast Grinstead Living Team

Edward & Ellie the East Grinstead

ElephantsWelcome to another competition! The name of

the game is to locate the 2 Ellies & 2 Edwards

hidden on 4 pages in the magazine. One

Lucky winner will receive a £20. To enter let us

know the page numbers, your name, address

& phone number.

ALL AGES WELCOME

Send answers to: Email: [email protected],

write to: East Grinstead Living Competition,

33 Morton Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex,

RH19 4AF. Closing date: 31st Jan ’11.

Local Weather?

Keep this handy

by the phone

as you’ll never

know when

you’ll need a

local service

East Grinstead Living Notice: East Grinstead Living prints various articles, features, and advertisements. Although these appear in East Grinstead Living, any opinions expressed are the opinion of the author, these are not necessarily the opinion of the publisher.

© Copyright East Grinstead Living 2011. The contents of this publication are written specifically for our readers, no part may be reproduced elsewhere without express and prior permission.

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Western Cars was established four years ago by group of experienced drivers who had been in the business for many years.

From their combined experience as drivers and the comments received from passengers they could see a need for a service that was not only affordable but friendly, prompt & reliable; so they set about creating East Grinstead based Western Cars.

People rely on taxis to get them to work, get their children to school, catch the train, etc., all on time. Western Cars know how a “simple” thing like a late taxi means a missed train, broken appointment & more.

So they strive to provide a good, practical service to people by not only ensuring customers are taken care of but their drivers too, as without a team of good reliable drivers, you can’t maintain service.

Their policy is: only book work which is fulfilled on time and always attempt to provide as accurate a time as possible to not keep anyone waiting.

Since the start of the company they have seen many changes due to their growth but the commitment to the original idea of providing an affordable service that is friendly, prompt & reliable has remained the same.

All the vehicles and drivers of the team are fully licensed by the local authority and the cars are kept as clean as possible.

Each driver is aware of the importance of customer service and satisfaction, they all

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January certainly has the reputation as the month that we would rather forget or at least “be somewhere else”. The coldest month in the Northern Hemisphere and traditionally the “tax return month” leaves a sour taste in the mouth & a chill down your back at the thought.

Going further in Ancient Roman times they did not even grace January & February with names as they were the “winter months” and March was the beginning of the year. So you could say it’s had a bit of a “tough time” as months go…

However if one looks, one shall find which is precisely what we’ve done. Here are some significant historical events that makes it a month not necessarily to forget…

On January 3rd, 1924 English explorer Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, Egypt.

On January 10th, 1918 The House of Lords gives its approval to the Representation of the People Bill, which gives woman over the age of 30 the right to vote.

On January 15th 1559 Elizabeth I was crowned Queen of England at the age of 26. Elizabeth is the daughter of Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn.

On January 18th 1485After 30 years of civil war the Royal Houses of Lancaster and York are united by the marriage of Henry VII to the eldest daughter of Edward IV.

On January 21st 1846 The first edition of the Daily News, edited by Charles Dickens is published in London.

On January 25th 1759Birth of Robert “Rabbie” Burns, Scottish poet. Burns Suppers celebrated all over the world each year on this day.

On January 27th 1926Inventor John Logie Baird demonstrates his new television machine to members of the Royal Institution in London. Some have suggested that this could one day provide every home with a substitute for the cinema.

On January 28th 1807London becomes the first city in the world to be lit by gas lights.

On January 30th Jan1595Shakespere’s “Romeo & Juilet” was first performed.

Have a pleasantly eventful January.

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Answers

Quotes

What is the earliest surviving system of laws?

Who was the first democratically elected President of Russia?

What boxer actually bit off a chunk of his opponent’s ear in a 1997 fight?

Which British Prime Minister lived at the edge of Ashdown Forest, Chelwood Gate?

What type of shots are woods used for in golf?

Was the Brachiosaurus the fastest or slowest of the dinosaurs ?

What is the name given to those who study and predict earthquakes ?

Who was the first unseeded player to win Wimbledon?

What name was given to the Spanish conquerors of large parts of south and central America in the 16th century?

Where did the Great fire of London break out in 1666?

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1. Code of Hammurabi 2. Boris Yeltsin 3. Mike Tyson 4. Harold Macmillan 5.Long Shots 6. Slowest 7.Seismologists 8.Boris Becker 9. Conquistadors 10. A baker’s shop in Pudding Lane

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For art establishes the basic

human truths which must serve as

the touchstones of our judgement. The artist. . .

faithful to his personal vision of reality, becomes

the last champion of the individual mind and

sensibility against an intrusive society and an

offensive state.”

- John F. Kennedy

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“Every saint has a past,

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“Speaking generally, punishment hardens and numbs, it produces concentration, it sharpens the consciousness of alienation, it strengthens the power of resistance.”

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“It is easy - terribly easy - to shake a

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“Is not life a hundred times too short for us to bore ourselves?”- Friedrich Nietzsche

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Health benefits from walking are well known - enhancing both physical and mental welbeing. However, as

Tony Osmand, a walk-leader with Mid Sussex Ramblers says, “We walk for fun! The undoubted health benefits are coincidental.” And there are many varied walks to choose from all over the county. The walks’ programme can be seen on thier website and new members are made very welcome. You can just turn up and try a few walks before joining The Ramblers.Whether it is walking in the High Weald with a pub lunch; striding across the South Downs; or exploring Ashdown Forest, Mid Sussex Ramblers encompass the lot. Tony maintains the Mid Sussex Ramblers’ website, where there is a wealth of information including photographs of the past walks, which you can view.

There are even themed walks throughout the year, for example to enjoy the beauty of our bluebell woods or cowslip covered rolling Downs or view nesting Kittiwakes at Seaford. When it comes to getting more out of life; going places that you might never go on your own, meeting new people and old friends and enjoying the wonderful wildlife of Sussex as you stroll along, Ramblers are worth trying.

They would like to welcome new members from the East Grinstead area, visit www.midsussexramblers.co.uk for more information

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Kitchens Bespoke of East Grinstead has won KBB Review magazine’s East Grinstead/Crowborough category for top kitchen installer in this area!For anyone who doesn’t know, KBB Review is a top national kitchen/bathroom magazine for the industry.

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“Rachael Workman of Kitchens Bespoke had been in the kitchen business for 20 years before setting up her own showroom in 2008. Her background is in kitchen design and she sees this as her strength: ‘I’m not a sales person, the design is everything to me, but not just in terms of aesthetics, the practicalities are almost more important. I am a working mum so I know how it works.’

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on Friday �5 February �011 the Roger hind Quartet are making a return visit to East Grinstead, after their sell out concert last year, to present a Charity Jazz Concert “A Tribute to George Gershwin” at Chequer mead Theatre, East Grinstead. The show starts at �.�0pm and all profits will be passed to St Catherine’s Hospice. The Box Office is now open on 01342 �0�000 and tickets, that include a programme on the night, cost £1� with concessions at £15.

Tonight Roger will pay his tribute to the great George Gershwin with his own arrangements of some of his most popular songs The Man I Love, Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off, Rhapsody in Blue and Summertime. The Quartet will be joined by guest vocalists Ruth Fahie & Gary Wright. The audience will enjoy over twenty marvellous compositions brought to life by Roger Hind recounting Gershwin’s life and how the numbers came to be written.

He has written arrangements and scripted six Jazz Shows for The Archway Theatre Horley and all four of his previous Chequer Mead Charity Jazz

Concerts have been sold out.

CompetitionWe have 2 pairs of tickets to give away, to

enter our competition simply answer this

question:

Which famous American city did George Gershwin hail from?To enter the competition email: info@egliving.

co.uk, or write to: 33 Morton Road, East

Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4AF. Closing

date: 31st Jan 2011. Please provide name,

address & phone number.

Roger Hind’s Quartet to present a Charity Jazz Concert “A Tribute to George Gershwin”

in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice at Chequer Mead Theatre

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The time taken on each ring and the lack of skilled craftsmenmeans only a few people have the opportunity to own a seal ring.

To purchase a seal signet, with a crest attributed to your family name, creates for you and your family an heirloom of great inter-est and beauty.

Many crest rings are sold as Graduation or 21st Birthday presentsand to couples for the gentleman’s wedding ring. Available in Goldor Platinum, plain orstone set, most rings arein ladies and gentle-man sizes. At GeorgeKnight Jewellers in EastGrinstead, you can viewyour heraldic familycrest along with a rangeof signet rings.

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T. 01342 870003. E. [email protected]

Set in 10 acres of wonderful gardens, Yew Lodge is the perfect setting to spoil your loved one - or come as a group – and join us on Monday evening, 14th February for a romantic evening of fine dining. A champagne reception, followed by a special four course set menu is £45 per person.

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Founded ten years

ago, the East Grinstead

Macular Group provides

a social and information

forum for its members,

all of whom have

macular disease, which is

age related, and results

in progressive sight loss.

There is no known cure

at present.

The Macular Group has

recently said goodbye

to its long term loyal

organiser, Sue Becket,

and is now being

managed by a new

committee formed by

the members. They are

expanding the scope and

activities of the group,

and are actively seeking

new members to join

them at their monthly

meetings. These are

held from 2pm to 4pm

on the first Tuesday of

the month, at the Glen

Vue Centre in Railway

Approach.

The Group is also

in need of extra

volunteer helpers to

assist members at

the meetings, and is

desperate for more

volunteer drivers to

take members to and

from the meetings.

Can you help? Just

a few hours a month

will really mean a lot

to this valuable and

friendly local group.

So come along and join in! For information about joining the group, phone Effie Visser on 01342 313854. To talk about volunteering, ring Loral Bennett on 01342 328080 or email

[email protected].



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Work out how to deal with temptationDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have one more cigarette or whatever your resolution is. This could include calling on a friend for help and inspiration. You could write down all the reasons you made the resolution in the first place and deal with temptation by reading your “reasons” list.

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Reward yourselfThis doesn’t mean that you can eat an entire box of chocolates if your resolution is to diet. Instead, celebrate your success by treating yourself to something that you enjoy that does not go against your resolution. If your resolution is to lose weight for instance then by sticking to your promise to eat well, for example, perhaps your reward could be going to the cinema with a friend.

Track your progressKeep track of each small success you make toward reaching your larger goal. Short-term goals are easier to keep, and small accomplishments will help keep you stay motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, for instance, focus on losing that first 5.

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What’s On – January 2010


SuNDAY, 9TH JANuARY

The Hartfield Hikers are a friendly group of people who enjoy walking in the countryside. There is no commitment - and they welcome anyone! They meet at 11.30am every second Sunday of the month at the phone box on Hartfield High Street. Walks are usually local to the village, 11:30am – 1:30pm. For more information contact Caroline Tully (01892) 770800 or Anne Sharpe (01892) 770480

TuESDAY, 11TH JANuARY

East Grinstead Model Railway Club. East Court Mansion, 7:30pm – 9:00pm. If your interest is in model railways, then come along this evening to the East Grinstead Model Railway Club. Meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening, you can discover more about layouts and pick up some great ideas. More information available from www.egmodelrail.co.uk.

WEDNESDAY, 12TH JANuARY

Sharpthorne Book Club. Sharpthorne Church Hall Station Road: £12 per annum or £1 per visit to cover cost of hall hire. Meetings are informal, with a cup of tea or a glass of wine. New members welcome. 7:30pm – 8:30pm

FRIENDSHIP COFFEE MORNING

There is no charge and everyone is welcome. If you find transport difficult, call Ann Woodard on 01342 313322 or Fiona Rogers on 01342 823302. 11:30am – 12:30pm St. Dunstan’s Church Hall, Ashurst Wood.

MONDAY, 17TH JANuARY

Wonderful Wales a lecture. East Grinstead Natural History Society. Meeting take place at St. Barnabas Church, Dunning Rd. A lecture by society vice chairman Glenda Law. Non members welcome. Adults: £2.50, children: 50p. Refreshments included. 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm

Free Demonstration: Ready, Steady, Move! A fitness programme for ages 3-8 and learning French at the same time! 3:45pm, East Grinstead. For more details & to book: 01342 314117

WEDNESDAY, 19TH JANuARY – 20TH FEbRuARY

3 CHEERS FOR VOLuNTEERS! Celebrating East Grinstead Volunteers Exhibition at the Museum, 10:00 am - 4:15 pm. This exhibition will highlight a selection of local organisations which use volunteers, and feature many more, in various other ways. We want to raise awareness of the range of organisations which are reliant on volunteers, and to show what they do, and how and when

they started up in our area. If you would like your organisation to be featured call: Loral Bennett: 01342 328080 or [email protected] for more information. www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk

WEDNESDAY, 19TH JANuARY

Carers Support Group Meeting - Jan Palmer a health trainer is giving a presentation during this session. 10am – 12pm at Glen Vue Day Centre in Railway approach. Further details can be obtained by calling Carers Support service on 01293 657040.

THuRSDAY, JANuARY 20TH

Wakehurst Place. Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter - come and celebrate the joys of seasonality in this new series of quarterly talks and strolls with Paul Reader, one of the senior horticultural experts at Wakehurst Place, a garden of all-year-round interest. We’ll start with an illustrated talk introducing some of the native and migrant wildlife along with various plants and views found at Wakehurst Place before heading off into the Gardens for a tour of the plant highlights in the formal garden and beyond. Your chance to pick up some seasonal gardening tips and plant identification hints too! Includes soup (made with seasonal ingredients) & bread at the end of the walk. Time: 10.30am - 1pm, Course Fee: £20, Phone: 01444 894066

FRIDAY, FEbRuARY 4TH

Friends of East Grinstead Museum. A talk by Geoff Wickenden on ‘The 100 year History of his family’s Sweet Shop in the High Street, East Grinstead’. Members free, £2.50 for non-members. 8.00pm - 9.30pm at East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead. Contact: Barbara Gledhill, Secretary Friends of East Grinstead Museum on 01342 317149, E: [email protected]

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East Grinstead Living: 01342 300152BT Fault line: 0800 800151Chequer Mead Box Office: 01324 302000Citizen’s Advice Bureau: 0844 477117 East Grinstead Learning Centre: 01342 321874East Grinstead Library: 01342 410050East Grinstead Sports Club: 01342 321210East Grinstead Town Council: 01342 323636East Grinstead Visitor Information: 01342 410121Electricity & Gas Emergency: 0800 7838866Help Point at the Library: 01342 300780Olympos, East Grinstead : 01342 328616Local Police: 0845 607 0999

Local Post Office: 01342 321969Meridian FM Office: 01342 325825Mid Sussex County Council: 01444 458166Police Station at East Court: 0845 6070999Princess Royal Hospital: 01444 441881Queen Victoria Hospital: 01342 414000Royal Mail, East Grinstead: 01342 324585Scott Cinema: 0871 2303200Samaritans: 0845 7909090Taxi: 01342 324444Water Emergency: WSCC 0800 028 3399Area Highways: 01243 642105EG Volunteer Point 01342 328080

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