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ContentsRecipe 6

AgonyAunt 8

ChequerMeadCompetitions 8,24

Dandelions,NuisanceorNature’sGift 10

MonthlyTipsfromMissMoneywise 13

ThomasSackville 14

ALessonfromtheMadHatter 16

CharityPage 18

BigCatsinSussex 20

NewWordsinEnglish 23

LovetoSing 26

ForestRowFestival 26

WhydidtheChickenCrosstheRoad 28

QuickQuiz/Sudoku 30

GardeningTipsforSeptember 34

What’sOn 36

Index 38

Dear Residents,WelcometothenexteditionoftheEastGrinsteadLiving.Hopefullyyou’rebackintheswingofthingsnowit’sSeptember.

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Thankyouforsupportingourlocalbusinesses,themajorityofwhicharebasedinEastGrinstead.Weknowwehavesomeofthebestlocalbusinessesintheareaadvertisingtheirserviceshere.

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Agony AuntDear Sylvia,I have recently become aware that my sister’s daughter who lives off benefits is claiming extra and above by stating she doesn’t live with her children’s father (even though they do live together).I don’t think this is right and don’t like like this situation occurring in my family.I’ve tried reasoning with my sister to get my niece to stop this but she won’t do anything about it. What do you recommend. Should I report it?Best, Melinda

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This is a difficult one – isn’t it? I know you’ve spoken to your sister but I think you need to sit down with your whole family – your niece and her husband and talk honestly and frankly about how you feel and how their actions are affecting you. Perhaps do some research on what the consequences would be if they get caught and spell it out to them. See if you can talk through some other solutions but let them come up with their own ideas. Listening to their opinions may guide you on your next course of action. But always communicate honestly and see if together as a family you can come up with a legal solution that fits with your values. Good Luck! Sylvia

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Itisinterestingtonotethatasourmodernpalates have been “sweetified” and “saltified” we tend to shun bitter flavours. Apparantly we usedtobeabletodistinguishbetweenvariousshadesofbitternessnoless!Sodandelionsleaveswhicharemorebitterthanmostleafyvegetablesarebettermixedinwithsweetrootsvegetables,forinstanceorspinach.

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Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (1536 – 19 April 1608) was an English Statesman, poet, dramatist and Freemason. He was the son of Richard Sackville, a cousin to Anne Boleyn. Thomas Sackville married Cicely Baker in 1555 and had seven children. He was a Member of Parliament and Lord High Treasurer. He died suddenly at the council table, having apparently suffered a stroke, referred to as dropsy on the brain. He was buried in Westminster Abbey.

Sackville was created Baron Buckhurst, of Buckhurst in the County of Sussex, in 1567, and Earl of Dorset in 1604. Sackville acquired a large fortune through his real estate dealings in many counties, as well as his investments in the iron foundry business. He was an advocate of stronger enforcement of the Sumptuary Laws, which regulated the types of clothing allowed to be worn by the various social classes, within the military. Specifically, he dictated that only soldiers holding the rank of Colonel or above should be permitted to wear silk and velvet, and that Captains and all ranks below should “make do with Fustian and spend the remaining money on their arms.” This seemingly-petty insistence makes more sense when one considers that Sackville was tasked daily with the duty of allocating funds for the supply of arms, armour and uniforms to England’s military, both regular and irregular.

In around 1587, Sackville was granted a royal licence to commission armour from the Royal Workshops at Greenwich. The finely etched, blued and gilt armour, a garniture for the field, is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of the Greenwich school of armour-making known to exist. It is now part of the Wallace Collection in London. Another, similar armour, featuring the same construction and decorative scheme, which belonged to Sir James Scudamore, can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Queen Elizabeth I acquired Bexhill Manor in 1590 and granted it to Thomas. Thomas was also the last Sackville to be Lord of the Manor of Bergholt Sackville (named after the Sackville family) and Mount Bures in Essex when he sold them in 1578

to Mrs. Alice Dister. Both estates had been in the family for 459 years.

He was an ancestor of Vita Sackville-West (1892-1962), who was the subject of Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel Orlando.

Thomas’s son, the second Earl of Dorset, Robert Sackville, left a sum of money to build Sackville College in East Grinstead, in 1609. The town is also littered with the names Sackville, Buckhurst, Knole and Dorset. All names associated with the Earl of Dorset: Lord Buckhurst.

The 11th Earl of Dorset Still resides at Buckhurst Park to this day in Sussex.

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Alice: Well, grown-ups tell us to find out whatwedidwrong,andneverdoitagain

Mad Hatter: That’sodd!Itseemstomethat in order to find out about something, youhavetostudyit.Andwhenyoustudyit,youshouldbecomebetteratit.Whyshouldyouwanttobecomebetteratsomethingandthenneverdoitagain?Butpleasecontinue.

Alice: Nobodyevertellsustostudytherightthingswedo.We’reonlysupposedtolearnfromthewrongthings.Butwearepermittedtostudytherightthingsotherpeopledo.Andsometimeswe’reeventoldtocopythem.

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JohnSaull,workingfortheUKRegulatoryAirworthinessAuthority,TheAirRegistrationBoard,wasdeeplyinvolvedinConcordedevelopmentand certification of the aircraft from its prototype construction and testing up to its proving flights, priortoservicein19�6.

CaptainJohnHutchinson,isaveryexperiencedexRAF pilot. He flew several aircraft types with BOAC and British Airways prior to flying Concorde for some 1�yearstakingtheaircraftallroundtheworldandflying many VIP`s.

ThetwoJohnsremainenthusiasticaboutConcordeandtheirproudrelationshipwiththisIcon-Comeandhearabouttheirexperiences,itwillbeaninterestingevening!

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The second running of the East Grinstead 10k takes place at Imberhorne Upper School on 25th September. Following the success of the inaugural race in 2010 with 180 runners, the race looks set to become a feature of the autumn racing calendar. This year we already have 230 entries and we are expecting to have 350 runners altogether.

The route is multi-terrain over fields, footpaths and roads and makes extensive use of the Worth Way. It is suitable for all abilities and the age limit this year has been reduced to 15 to attract more young runners.

The race has been named in memory of Andy Ripley who died of prostate cancer last year. The race will again be started by his daughter Stef, who then takes part in the race. Andy was a huge supporter of local sport and worked tremendously hard with East Grinstead Athletics Club as well as many other local clubs in the town. Andy played rugby for England and the British Lions in the 70s, before becoming BBC’s ‘Superstars’ champion. He truly fitted the description ‘Larger than Life’.

Proceeds from the event will be shared between the Prostate Cancer Charity and Wooden Spoon, the charity of British and Irish Rugby supporting mentally and physically disadvantaged children.

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The Forest Row Festival : 30th September - 2nd OctoberTheForestRowFestivalhasgrownoffit’sownsteamfromit’shumblebeginnings of a simple bike ridearound the village to a massivestreet party & celebration thatnowinvolvesthewholevillage.

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Yew Lodge

Visit our web site: www.yewlodge.co.uk or contact us at: Yew Lodge, Felcourt Road, Felcourt, East Grinstead, RH19 2JX.

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We invite you to visit Yew Lodge and experience our

‘Warmest of Welcomes’ first hand.

You will also be able to talk to a range of wedding suppliers to make your special day absolutely

perfect – including bridal gowns, flowers, cakes, disco & photography.

Free admission & car parking.

Yew Lodge provides a fabulous setting for your wedding that’s as individual as you are!

For small, intimate gatherings, the main house boasts many original features in all

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setting for larger groups.

Key features for weddings:

• Exclusive use of our country estate with 10 acre gardens• Wonderful photographic opportunities, both inside & outside• Choice of two elegant reception rooms with seated meal capacity of 60 or 140 • Superb, in-house catering with resident chef• Licenced for civil ceremonies and partnerships• 14 en-suite bedrooms, including Bridal Suite• Ample private parking• Ideas from our expert wedding coordinator to make all your dreams a reality• Independent, family-run business, with a passion for quality and service

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