Features
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Char Chats Trekking - February
News journalist Charlotte Baker is venturing into the unknown this year and reaching out far beyond her comfort zone in Sussex; having set herself the challenge of an epic trek in India while fundraising for the charity Refuge
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What The Average UK House Price Could Get You In Sussex (And Beyond)
In the UK right now the average house price is estimated at just over £245,000 (as of February 2021). But that figure obviously varies from region to region. So if you're a first-time buyer or looking to move to pastures new, which areas should you be looking at to get the best value for your money?
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Could You Change A Child's Life?
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began more people are finding out about becoming a foster carer as Jackie Hoare of West Sussex County Council reports
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Putting The Pieces Back Together
When a child loses a family member they were dependent on, it can be a harrowing experience. Yet, a charity that offers grief support to youngsters does exist, as Ruth Lawrence discovered when she visited Jigsaw (South East) in East Grinstead
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In Need Of Some Respite
In these difficult times, the role of a carer is more challenging than ever and the need for respite is so important. Adele Trathan explores some of the options available.
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New Year, New You
The start of any new year is a chance to reassess our health and look to where we might improve. This year it is more important than ever, as 2021 dawns amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Lisa de Silva explores how we can help ourselves.
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Body Soul
Mindfulness is the experience of being ‘in the moment’. A practising Buddhist, Suzanne Minnett Lockwood explains to Nicole Tata how being mindful can help.
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Community Wellbeing at Christmas
Enriching the quality of our daily lives, community wellbeing is all about building a vibrant and caring community in which we can all thrive and flourish writes Lisa de Silva
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Five Great Presents for Him this Christmas (and Five for Her)
Looking for something special for your other half this Christmas? Check out our picks for the festive season, as well as a few for yourself...
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Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles make the perfect homemade gift to give at Christmas, or to enjoy yourself while snuggled up in front of a festive film.
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Ten Great Bargains You Can Pick Up For Black Friday
Looking for some great discounts ahead of Black Friday? Amazon are offering deals on a range of products all week until Monday November 30 - here's our picks for you...
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Winter Skincare For A Beautiful You
Winter can be hard on skin, with cold winds and the drying effects of central heating leading to a dull and dehydrated complexion. Yet maintaining a healthy glow is possible with a few small changes to your skincare regime writes Lisa de Silva
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Good Health: A Brief History Of Diabetes
With approximately 1 in 15 people in the UK living with diabetes, Adele Trathan looks at the history of this complicated condition
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Dementia: Kind Hearts And The Benefits
If the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions that followed have taught us anything, it’s the importance of human contact, writes Ken Oxley
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Help For The Homeless: Giving Back Crawley
Giving Back Crawley a local charity that helps those without a permanent home, has had to be flexible this year, adapting rapidly to changing times as Helen Stockton explains
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Ten Items Great For The Home During Lockdown
With another lockdown currently upon us, it's not particularly nice having to stay at home all the time. But there's no need to live in discomfort, with plenty of options to enhance your home, especially as winter approaches. Here's our picks to get the perfect set-up...
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McIndoe, Guinea Pigs and Memories
The name Sir Archibald McIndoe may well be forever associated with East Grinstead and his pioneering surgery, though the number of people that worked with him grows ever smaller. Bob Marchant, the Secretary of the Guinea Pig Club looks back on his time with the trailblazer
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A Skip In The Right Direction With KSD
We all have to deal with waste, it’s a fact of life, but what’s the environmentally friendly way to deal with those things that won’t fit in the kerbside bin? Allan Brown at KSD supplied Robert Veitch with the answers and revealed how easy it is to order a skip online (Advertising Feature)
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Seeking Legal Advice...
It can be a daunting but sometimes necessary task finding legal advice, Peter d’Aguilar offers some practical ways to help you find the right professional
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Ten Great Christmas Presents For the Kids This Year
Can you believe it's nearly Christmas?! And after the year it's been, it seems like we all deserve a treat. Here's our picks for the best gifts on offer for your children this year...
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Moving On With John Broomfield
When the family pig farm was no longer viable, John Broomfield got into his van and trusted his instinct to initiate another venture. We packed up Robert Veitch and sent him to meet the family, to find out more about John Broomfield Removals and what they’re up to now. (Advertising Feature)
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Memories of U-Boats, Convoys and D-Day
Ever heard the story about the man who was at D-Day, on the Arctic Convoys, Atlantic Convoys, and helped thwart the challenge of the U-Boats? This is it; this is Tony Snelling’s story, as told to a fascinated Robert Veitch
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Creatures Great And Small In War
On Remembrance Day we honour the lives lost and human sacrifice of war. Here, Ruth Lawrence discovers how animals also played their part working alongside soldiers and civilians
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Lewes Priory Chronicles
The ruined medieval priory tucked away behind Southover High Street was once the economic and religious hub of Lewes. Hanna Prince delves into the area’s hidden history
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The Beauty of Sussex: The Results of our Photo Competition
Last month, we ran a competition to find the best scenic shots of Sussex, and received some incredible entries. Here we reveal the top ten images from those that were submitted and announce our winner
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Environmental Wellbeing: How Caring for our Planet can Help You
There are some simple things we can do to help our environment and better ourselves in the process
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That Ol' Black Magic: Why it's the Ideal Colour for Autumn
A mysterious and seductive colour, Lisa de Silva tells us why black remains one of the most popular choices in the fashion world
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Call the Midwife: How a Sussex Nurse Changed the Profession
When it comes to childbirth, it’s assumed that a midwife is always on call and ready for action. But it wasn’t always the case, as the role of Alice Gregory in modern day midwifery makes obvious
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Caring with Technology: How it can Help
Technology-enabled care is becoming more important and helpful to West Sussex residents than ever before
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Jack's Back For More: The Art of Jack-O'-Lanterns
As Halloween approaches, Robert Veitch delves into his memory banks and encyclopaedias to discover a little more about jack-o’-lanterns
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The Life and Times of the Pumpkin
We take a look at all things pumpkin, its origins and its surprising number of uses
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Eat Local This Christmas
Our assistant editor Jamie offers his thoughts on the need to support local eateries in the lead-up to the festive season
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Competition: Win FREE Tickets to The Garden Show at Firle Place
Enjoy a fantastic day out for you and your family, full of gorgeous garden and style ideas, art and design, all set in the beautiful location of Firle Place. Why not nominate yourself for this great prize - and feel free to share with your friends as we have three sets of tickets to win!
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Wedding Trends: Suggestions to Make your Day Unique
As well as being incredibly exciting, planning a wedding is a time to express yourself as a couple. We've compiled some on-trend ideas and suggestions to help make your day unique, special to you, and memorable for all your guests!
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Going to the Chapel: Options for your Wedding Day
As the country continues to move through strange times, we look at some of the options for those couples hoping to celebrate their special day
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Fall Prevention: Following the 'Super Six'
Some advice for vulnerable residents who may be at risk of a fall
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Safe At Home With Everycare: Helping Sussex Residents in Familiar Surroundings
(Paid advertising feature) One thing we’ve learnt this year is the importance of home, so we met David Dimelow to learn how Everycare can help individuals remain living in familiar surroundings as they become older and more vulnerable
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A Loving and Caring Environment: St Peter & St James Hospice
(Paid advertising feature) We find out that despite this year’s challenges St Peter & St James Hospice continue to discover new ways to keep up with fundraising efforts whilst keeping everyone safe
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The Importance of Good Neighbours in Sussex
We look at an important community service in Sussex which helps people who are feeling isolated or lonely
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How Will Your Care Fees Be Paid? Getting You the Right Support
Looking for a care package that’s right for you? Make sure you’ve considered all of your options – there’s plenty of support out there, writes Jane Finnerty the joint chairman of SOLLA
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Community Stars: Care in the Community
Care in the community has carried on these last few months while the world around it changed. The old normal became a new normal. Countless people have performed above and beyond the call of duty to help those in need. We report on a handful of stories to celebrate some of these community stars, but we know this is just the tip of the iceberg
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The Families Left Behind: Missing People in Sussex
In this special feature, we look at the emotional challenges facing investigating police officers and the families of missing people in Sussex
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Social Wellbeing: Developing and Strengthening our Friendships
Our advice on social wellbeing at a time when friendships and family are more important than ever
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Competition: Nominate a friend to win a massage treatment with Profiles
Do you have a friend or family member who deserves a treat? Someone who went the extra mile to help others during these strange times? You can nominate them to win this special prize!
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Falling for Autumnal Hues and Style
We give our top tips on the colours to wear for the season ahead
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Making Up with Colour Cosmetics
We look at the coming season’s makeup trends to enhance your features
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Splashdown From Lockdown: The Drinking Culture in Sussex
Our assistant editor Jamie looks back at the changes and challenges over recent months for those who like an occasional tipple
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Winemaking in Sussex: Vineyards and Varieties of the County
As harvest approaches, we investigate why the Sussex countryside is becoming prime wine-producing country
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Towering Trees: The Dawn Redwood in Sussex
We examine one of the tallest-growing trees in the country and explains their stunning life cycle through the seasons
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Tending to your Legal Needs
(Advertising feature) We speak to Tisshaws, the specialist family law firm, and learn how the business is continuing to help clients during these strange times
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Glitter, Glue and Glory: Home Parenting and Schooling in Lockdown
One of our resident writers shares the challenges – and the unexpected rewards - of home parenting during lockdown
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Lockdown Diaries in Sussex
With COVID-19 likely to become one of the biggest events of the 21st century, we talked to local archivists who’ve been documenting what’s happening in our county, so it can be remembered for generations to come
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PHOTO COMPETITION: Win a Disney Plus Subscription Pass
Do you enjoy taking lots of photos and seeing the sights of Sussex? Here’s your chance to put your images in Sussex Living magazine!
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Wellbeing in the Workplace
Some advice for those who may be facing work struggles during these uncertain times
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Get Your Glow On this Summer
Healthy, radiant and glowing skin is our number one beauty goal this summer. Thankfully the cosmetics market has us covered as we explore the best way to retain that inner radiance
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Shades of Summer: What to Wear this Month
Zesty orange, sherbet lemon and exotic saffron: we go through the essential colours of the season
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Love Your Local Sussex Shops
We note some of the great items to buy locally, at a time when independent businesses need our custom more than ever before
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Celebrating the Child of Sussex Awards
Now in its milestone tenth year, we look at this special event which celebrates some of the most special children in Sussex
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Omnia Business Services: Everything and More
(Paid advertising feature) If there’s one thing to be sure of in business, it’s that change is guaranteed. So, it’s good to know that one local company can help, not just with the theory of everything, but the practicalities too
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Dame Vera Lynn: A 20th Century Icon
We spoke to Dame Vera Lynn’s daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones, about her remarkable mother who gave so much to the people of this country
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The Joys of English Vermouth in Sussex
(Paid advertising feature) The revitalised and highly regarded contribution to the English wine industry from producers along the South Downs has recently been joined by a new all English Vermouth.
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Celebration of Individuality: Bowley Funeral Service
(Paid advertising feature) We chat to Paul Bowley at Bowley Funeral Service’s freshly updated Hassocks branch, to discover how funerals are now more about celebrating a loved one’s life than mourning their passing
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The Devil in Sussex
The Devil has been a frequent visitor to Sussex for many years, trying as he might to thwart the development of Christianity.
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Sussex Living Explores Walking in Lockdown
This column would normally begin at a railway station, a bus stop or a well-located car park, but during lockdown, all of this author's walks began and ended at his front door. Some of his memories and discoveries may strike a chord.
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Crawley: In with the New
Few places in Sussex can compete with the sweeping changes that have turned Crawley from a compact 18th century coaching halt to the thriving New Town with a population of over a hundred thousand
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The Industrial Legacy of Burgess Hill
Modern day Burgess Hill bears little resemblance to the town that welcomed the railway in 1841, but dig a little deeper and the history is there.
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Historical Hurst: Discovering the Delights of a Mid Sussex village
The beautiful and bustling village of Hurstpierpoint is set snuggly into the rolling South Downs and, for a relatively small country village, it is simply bursting with life
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The Spanish lady: How the Spanish Flu Ravaged Sussex
Following the centenary of the Spanish Flu outbreak, Sussex Living discovers how the deadliest pandemic in recent history spread through Sussex