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Supporting our NHS

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During this troubling time when we need to stay home and save lives, many front line workers will be saving and supporting our loved ones. In support of these workers and to honour those loved ones who could not be saved, Rachael has pledged to give 10% of her fees for house clearance projects for enquiries during lockdown (for clearance after) to the NHS Charity https://www.nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/

Stay Home. Support the NHS. Save lives.

Lifestyle Sussex launches Holiday Home Doctor

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Really exciting news here at Lifestyle Sussex as Rachael puts to good use her industry experiences and skills in helping new holiday home owners makes the most out of their new ventures.

Rachael has already helped several owners across West Sussex de-clutter and refurbish old and new properties and prepared them ready for photos, marketing and the arrival of new holiday guests. She is happy to travel further afield and unsurprisingly says “even Europe or the Caribbean!”

Find out more here

Switching to Cruelty Free

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We are delighted to announce that we have sourced janitorial products that are 100% cruelty free and are in the process of switching to their use. This supports Rachael’s personal ethos to protect animals from unnecessary harm and pain and to promote this cause which is close to our hearts.

For more information have a read here: https://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/

Thankyou for your love and support for all animals,

with love from Rachael and the Gang

Celebrity Cricket testimonial for Lifestyle Sussex

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Legends and Wizzy served up a spectacle to celebrate 275 years of cricket in Wisborough Green – by Steve Calder Smith – Chairman of Wisborough Green Cricket Club.
What a great day. It was really a shame if you missed it or didn’t get involved. The green at Wisborough looked at its best last Thursday as Phillip DeFreitas brought his Legends team to West Sussex. The iconic setting was enhanced by a marquee where 250 guests enjoyed the most relaxed of lunches with a Pimms tent and a wine bar to slake their thirst. The tables – carefully named after cricket positions – were beautifully decorated and a special thanks must be made to Sheila and Brian Goodchild for their floral arrangements  which helped to create the perfect atmosphere.
During lunch Roger Dakin had the audience crying with laughter as he compered the lunch brilliantly and told a string of totally outrageous stories and jokes. Maybe it was the wine, maybe it was his humour or maybe it was the singing of Robert Houston who was also a star performer, but the auction in the tent proved to be very successful. Lunch was incredibly relaxed , and a cooker malfunction affected neither the quality of the food nor the good humour in the tent.   When the food was finally plated it was delicious and the Three Crowns Events Team should be proud of their efforts.
During lunch, and as a fund raiser for Chestnut Tree House, the appearance of a camel added a certain whimsy to the day. Selfies with the camel led to money being raised for this charity. It was great to see the interest it created and for one of my guests it was a real highlight.
When the match finally started the Legends team batted, with strong performances from Owais Shah and Phillip DeFreitas taking them to a total of 187-5. A lucky score for Chris Francis who bagged the first prize in the guess the score competition of £250. Once again this competition raised significant funds, (thank you to all who supported it) as did the raffle whose first prize of a barrel of booze (although I am not sure it was needed!!) went to Tommy  Howard.
A couple of Wisborough Green colts starred with the ball and congratulations to both Tommy Colbran and Hughie Ragg for capturing the wickets. The latter being able to claim former England batsman, Owais Shah as a scalp.
The crowds had spilt out of the marquee and others had arrived to swell the numbers as Wisborough Green pursued the score. Ultimately they fell 17 runs short of the target with Byron Napper scoring an impressive 65 not out.
After such a day some decided to return home, but the Legends and many of the supporters sought refuge in the Cricketers where Craig and his team supplied more food and the essential lubrication. We were royally entertained by the man of many hats. I know when I staggered away as the clock tipped past 11.30 that I had had a great day. The e mails, texts and correspondence I received over the next few days assured me that the event was a real success. We are still not finalised in terms of accounts but hope to have raised more than £10,000 for the club junior development fund and Chestnut Tree House.
It is impossible to thank all those involved on the day and during the set up, but special mention should go to our main sponsors AJW, who contributed not only a donation, but a considerable amount of time and effort into making this day a success. I would also like to pay a special and massive thank you to Rachael Sadler of Lifestyle Sussex for her unflappable, hardworking support for the event. Everything that happened on the day, apart from the cricket match itself, was organised and coordinated through her. If any of you need an event planner look no further.
Finally, its days like these that help to put the cricket club on the map and show that even after 275 years of the sport in the village it can still be its heartbeat. Where would we be without the green and the sound of bat on willow. As another year passes, all of you who still would like to play the occasional game be you 15 or 65, fit or less fit, male or female, a novice or an experienced player, a batsman or a bowler; please make contact with me at Steve@is-health-group.co.uk . ,  we would love the club to be able to provide cricket for all comers, and if we know you are interested we can start to plan the fixture list for next year accordingly.
                                    Team photo Legends event 2016

 

Bubbles and laughter in our housekeeping team!

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A fun afternoon was had by all at our ‘work’ gathering last Saturday. Our fabulous hard working housekeeping team were invited to get together for a mini spa and afternoon tea event held at one of the fabulous country houses we manage within our holiday property portfolio.  Scones, strawberries, bubbles and much laughter were the order of the day!

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Sussex Women in Business

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Rachael delivers a well received presentation on strategy for the small business owner. Rachael explained to a group of some 20 Sussex business owners from major networking group Sussex Women in Business that a business strategy can only really be developed by knowing the starting point and that requires in depth analysis of many external and internal factors and understanding competitive rivalry by knowing ones position within the market place.

“inspiring”

“I’ve been on many business development courses but  I understood more from Rachael in 20 mins than a whole day previously”

“Feeling very motivated to boost my business“

Labrador Rescue at Lifestyle Sussex

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Labrador rescueLifestyle Sussex owner Rachael, an animal lover with a passion for labradors helps to promote and support Labrador Rescue. The staff (including Rachael’s mum, Gill) are volunteers who work tirelessly to foster, rehome and care for mistreated and unwanted labradors. If you can help by sending any blankets and towels, any small donation or have an interest in rehoming one of these special creatures please do get in touch with Labrador Rescue on 0208 408 1214 or visit their website here. Thankyou so much for taking the time to read this post and any support you can offer.

 

A shining testimonial

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Rachael was highly recommended to us by our holiday letting agent when we recently decided to turn our four-bedroom country house into a holiday getaway.  The house was basically furnished for our occasional trips to England whilst we lived in the Netherlands, but was in need of a makeover to improve it both in style and practicality.  We also wanted a caretaker for our much loved home while we are away and to operate the holiday letting business for us with quality.
 
The service Rachael has provided has been fantastic.  We now live in Singapore and I have been able to leave Rachael to deal with every aspect of the project from beginning to end.  She has dealt efficiently with services, packing up our belongings and carefully putting them away, cleaning, fixing and sourcing.  She has had new curtains hung, furniture re-upholstered and rooms repainted among many other things.  She has reported back to me almost daily with clear updates on every stage of progress so that I felt I was actually there.  She has kept excellent notes of each detail which is useful for our records.
 
Rachael’s services are unique in that she really cares for your property as though it is her own, with enormous attention to detail whilst being very cautious not to overspend or make unnecessary changes.  She has been clear prior to spending how much it will cost, she has discussed alternatives and has overseen work done by contractors to a high standard.
 
Lifestyle Sussex will continue to provide their services in the form of housekeeping and care taking of the property whilst we live abroad, and I am extremely grateful to her in every aspect.  The house now features beautifully on the holiday letting website and our first ever guests loved it so much they have booked to come back next year.  I simply couldn’t recommend Rachael and Lifestyle Sussex any more highly.
Mrs P. Ovelgonne

Another fabulous client testimonial

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GTF Awards 2013“I can only compliment you Rachael for superb organizing and social skills! You seemed to know what is happening at every moment and you were in control of it all! And what’s most that in the midst of this huge work, you managed to always show that you care for everyone one of us, your checking with me if I am OK was very reassuring” V. Tamosaityte. Global Transport Finance.

 

Global Transport Finance Awards 2013 Gala Dinner organised by Rachael Burgess.