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Business Tax

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Comment

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Bringing Christmas Home

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A Helping Hand This Christmas

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Pets’ Page

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New Enterprises Opening

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IT Hints & Tips

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Recipe

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College Plans Submitted

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Sussex Miscellany

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Administration Service

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Entertainment in Lockdown

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West Sussex Connect to Support

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Garden View

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Puzzle Answers, Discounts & Offers

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Hillside Animal Sanctuary

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Community Information Board

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BU S I N E S S TA X

IMPLICATIONS OF A GARDEN OFFICE POD QUESTION:

agreed and where you are required to work at home regularly.

I run a business through a Limited company and have been working

Search online for EIM01472 for the definition of homeworking

from home recently due to Covid-19. I’m considering buying a brand-

arrangements and EIM01474 for the types of household

new office pod to be installed in my garden. What are the main tax

expenses that can be reimbursed.

implications?

• If your business does not reimburse you for household

irstly it’s important to understand that specific details relating

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expenses, the conditions are far more restrictive. Broadly, if

to the office and business will impact the tax position. Broadly,

expenses are not reimbursed, you would only be able to claim a

the following issues are relevant.

tax deduction if you are obliged to incur costs and the expenses

TAX IMPLICATIONS FOR THE COMPANY

are wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred in the

The office pod will provide an enduring benefit and is treated as a

performance of the duties of the employment. One of the main

‘capital’ expense. This means that the company will not get a

conditions here is that the duties performed at home are

deduction for the cost of the pod against trading profit and instead

substantive duties. If duties performed at home are limited to

tax depreciation might be available in certain circumstances. However,

non-fee earning administrative work, HMRC are unlikely to allow

since the item in question is a pre-fabricated structure, installed on

a deduction.

the grounds of a director’s residential home, this will not constitute a

If the office pod is later transferred to you by the business, there will

qualifying expenditure and any tax depreciation would be blocked.

be a further taxable benefit. An asset is transferred if the company

Although a claim for any fixtures or insulation might qualify.

simply stops using the pod as an office. This could be avoided by

Ongoing expenses for electricity and heating could be relievable

selling the pod to a third party or removing it from the premises.

against trading profits but you will need to consider the personal tax

From a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) point of view, if you have exclusively

implications of using the office pod for private use.

used the office for business, then any Principal Private Residence relief

PERSONAL TAX IMPLICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR

(PPR) will be restricted on the area occupied by the office. Typically,

If you use the office pod solely for work purposes, terms are drawn

PPR exempts our homes from CGT when we sell and move house.

up prohibiting private use and no private use actually takes place,

Having a dedicated business space can limit some of the PPR

there will be no personal income tax implications. However, given

exemption. However, if there was any private use of the office pod,

that the office pod will be in your garden HMRC are unlikely to

PPR may be available in full.

accept that you or a member of your household will not use the

With changes in the pattern of work, many people find themselves in

office for private purposes. Any private use will be treated as an

this position. When considering whether to fund the purchase of

employment related benefit.

office space personally or through your company, it is critical to

An employment related benefit for private use of the pod will be

consider both the immediate and long term tax consequences. To

broadly 20% of the market value of the office pod when it was first

help plan the best overall strategy, we would encourage you to

made available to you multiplied by your marginal tax rate. There will

discuss specific details with an accountant.

be no National Insurance (NI) consequences for you personally, although the company will have to pay NI at 13.8% on any benefit.

As you will be working from home, you will invariably incur increased household expenses, such as electricity and heating. The tax treatment of these costs will depend on whether the business reimburses household expenses or not.

• If the company reimburses you for household expenses, an exemption from income tax applies to the reimbursed funds in respect of reasonable additional household costs. HMRC will accept claims where ‘homeworking arrangements’ have been

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COMMENT

SUPPORT EACH OTHER

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y the time you are reading this I am hoping we are coming out of the second Lock Down. However, perhaps the only certainty during this pandemic is to expect the unexpected and not to try and predict the future.

We all have vastly different pandemic experiences.

Some of us are working from quiet well-ordered homes; others are jobless, struggling financially, or trying to arrange near impossible childcare for who kids may be quarantining due to school outbreaks.

Some may even have lost family members. These differences put a strain on our mental health and friendships, however, with a bit of effort we can reconnect and support each other.

It can feel risky to reach out, but scientists have proven that people who initiate interactions are less likely to be lonely over time, and they’re more

likely to be satisfied in their relationships. Now, more than ever, its important to support each other and not to be afraid to seek help if you need it.

Families who need support over the upcoming winter are being reminded by West Sussex County Council to contact the Community Hub, which is there to provide help during the COVID pandemic.

The Community Hub has provided access to food and essential household supplies to individuals and families since its launch, together with information, advice and guidance. You can contact the Community Hub on 033 022 27980.

Whether we are in Lock Down or not, may I wish you a very Happy Christmas. Stay safe and well.

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MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL

BRINGING CHRISTMAS HOME

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hristmas will be very different this year and Mid

add their details to our brand new

Sussex District Council’s ‘Bringing Christmas

www.midsussex.gov.uk/bringingchristmashome

Home’ campaign aims to support local traders

webpage and then shoppers can search for special local goodies and support traders and their staff by buying

and has a strong community focus.

The new ‘Bringing Christmas Home’ campaign celebrates our communities and our local businesses,

local.

“With the recent news of further lockdown it is an

with a clear message that it can still be a magical

understandably worrying time for residents and local

experience. Despite the changes we hope it will bring a

businesses,” said Councillor Stephen Hillier, Mid Sussex

renewed focus on our communities, home-based

District Council Cabinet Member for Economic Growth.

Christmas traditions, simple pleasures, a slower pace and

“We have been doing all we reasonably can to support

time well spent.

our local economy and details of grants and funding

The first strand of the campaign will support our local traders. Until the shops re-open we want to help

are on our website.”

The second strand of the campaign emphasises the

residents find inspiration among the unique and

‘home’ element. Lockdown has also seen many of us

amazing companies we have here on our own doorstep

baking, crafting and generally “making”. The campaign

by promoting the online, ‘click and collect’ and home

is encouraging residents to share stories and Christmas

delivery options of our local businesses. Businesses can

traditions, on Twitter at #bringingchristmashome

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A HELPING HAND THIS CHRISTMAS

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ould you give a helping hand to families and individuals in need this Festive Season? Many people on low incomes are struggling with the

rising cost of living and Christmas can be a particularly difficult time with extra expense but no extra money.

A partnership of local organisations is asking local businesses, schools, churches and others to collect items from a list of food needed to make up Christmas Food Hampers. The hampers will be delivered to approximately 250 families and individuals in the Burgess Hill area in time for Christmas.

The groups organising the initiative include Burgess

If you can help, you can drop off your food items to one of the following collection points: Tesco main store, Burgess Hill

Hill District Lions Club, The King's Church MidSussex,

The Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre, Burgess Hill

Burgess Hill Community Food Bank, Burgess Hill Town

Town Council Help Point

Council and Burgess Hill Youth. Sussex Clubs for Young

Burgess Hill Community Radio

People will be also providing support with their Purple Bus to assist with the transportation of food.

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P E T S ’ PA G E

DID YOU GET A PUPPY IN LOCKDOWN?

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becoming a demon dog? Welcome to the world

line. This allows for some freedom but stops them

of having a teenager! Did you know that the

causing a nuisance to others with their high spirits.

adolescent stage is when dogs are most likely to be

• Sleep patterns can be disrupted, this can be down to

rehomed?

energy levels and excitement. This is when you can take

If you can remember what it was like for you as a

advantage of using their meals for some training and

teenager then you can begin to have some sympathy for

enrichment. Keep exercises calm, doing some scentwork

your furry friend. At least when you were becoming an

or scattering their food in the garden for them to find is

adult you knew what to expect (thanks to those

a nice easy way of putting that busy brain to work.

wonderful videos we were shown at school – they still

• Chewing can increase again because their adult teeth

make me shiver!) and you had people to talk to (if you

are settling into place in their jaw, so ensure you have

ever dragged yourself out of your room).

plenty of suitable things for your dog to chew, otherwise

It is the same for your dog! You may start to notice

the chew they choose could be your Jimmy Choo shoe!

that your dog has become more energetic, super social,

• You may even notice that your dog is suddenly fearful

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of things that they did not fear before, do not force your

withdrawing and looking nervous. This is because there

dog to do something they are worried about, go back to

are lots of things changing and developing for your dog.

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NEW ENTERPRISES OPENING

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ucking the doom and gloom nationally, 2 new enterprises opened their doors to the public of Burgess Hill on Saturday 24 October with more to come. This follows negotiations between Robert Eggleston, Leader of Burgess Hill Town Council and New River Retail, landlord of Martlets shopping centre to provide favourable leases to promote new businesses and organisations in the town.

The town has watched with dismay as shops closed in anticipation of the proposed redevelopment of the centre. Unfortunately, negative trading on the High Street and Covid 19 has delayed the development and rather than continue to have empty shop units the Town Council decided to do something about it.

Keen to promote new businesses and bring activity back to the centre of town, the Town Council is providing an affordable opportunity for new entrepreneurs to set-up by helping with the fit-out and negotiating favourable lease terms.

In addition, a monthly market has been established with 25 stalls selling a variety of home produce and bespoke goods which is helping to bring life back to the town centre.

Council Leader, Robert Eggleston said: “as a Town Council we refused to standby and allow these units to remain empty. Lifting trading activity and improving footfall is vitally important to us so that we get the breathing space we need before any redevelopment takes place. We have no control over the redevelopment and cannot say when, or if, it will happen. But what we can do is bridge the gap and give opportunities to local entrepreneurs and support the local economy through incredibly difficult circumstances. I am delighted to welcome Scrapless, Remake Fashion and The Kiln into the town and know that they will make a positive difference. I wish all three success.”

Scrapless and Remake Fashion, located in the former William Hill Interiors unit, bring new

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concepts to the town. In a bid to support the environment, Scrapless will sell foodstuffs, household goods and essentials without the environmentally damaging plastic packaging.

Customers bring their own reusable containers which are filled and weighed at the shop thus saving on plastic packaging. The shop will be introducing other lines such as locally sourced bakery goods and fruit and vegetables. It will also provide information and workshops on how to help save our planet by supporting easy yet effective steps to sustainable buying.

Meg King of Scrapless said “I can't wait for us to open the doors to Scrapless and be able to provide our community with a more convenient and more accessible way to reduce waste. I want people to realise that they don't have to be perfect at being waste free. Just starting with refilling your cleaning products will help you save money and help save the planet. We have around 130 different food and cleaning products for refilling and home ware products as well to get you going in this new lifestyle. There is something for all.

Remake Fashion is an innovative sustainable fashion store selling, new, pre-loved and upcycled clothing and accessories. Remake offers a beautifully curated selection of garments from the high street to designer. Their philosophy is that clothes can be ‘re-loved’ and the styling of garments is key. Fast fashion is damaging both environmentally and socially and Remake Fashion will help to reverse that trend. Proprietor Katy Wright said “I feel passionately about the impact that the fashion industry is having both environmentally and socially around the world. I want to offer an alternative to fast fashion whilst supporting the sustainable fashion movement. I hope that my store will offer the local and wider community an alternative whilst still having style and fantastic clothing at its heart" Alongside Scrapless and Remake Fashion, The

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Left to right: Meg King of Scrapless, Eric Palmer of The Kiln, Katy Wright of Remake Fashion, and Councillor Robert Eggleston, Leader of Burgess Hill Town Council.

Kiln, a project developed by the Burgess Hill Shed, will be opening its doors in November having taken over the former Argos unit.

The Kiln provides an opportunity for people with skills to manufacture and recycle useful items.

Closely aligned to The Shed on the business park, The Kiln allows, in particular, retired artisans to practice their skills in a friendly, unrushed situation and provide the opportunity for local people to release creativity, share interests and skills, pursue hobbies and participate in worthwhile community projects. In addition, The Kiln provides a venue for community events and is home to the Repair Café.

Trustee of the Burgess Hill Shed, Eric Palmer said, “our experience in developing Burgess Hill Shed, has shown that sensible action with community participation can achieve a great deal, and we believe that this philosophy can be applied in the same way to create an open community space in the town centre for the enjoyment of everyone.

Finally, the Burgess Hill Pantry is due to open in January 2021. This charity will provide support for residents hardest hit by the current economic situation. Members will benefit from low cost foodstuffs and essentials provided through the Fareshare Charity.

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Preparation time: 20 minutes plus resting time Cooking time: 10-20 minutes 0 Serves: Makes about 24+ fkdobafbkqp= 100g cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks 100g plain flour, plus extra for flouring pinch salt pinch cayenne pepper 1 heaped tsp mustard powder 50g finely grated mature cheddar 50g finely grated parmesan, or similar vegetarian hard cheese, plus a little extra 1 egg, beaten jbqela=

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Don't add egg or water. Wrap the dough in cling film and leave to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Lightly flour a work surface and gently roll out the pastry to about 1cm thick. Cut out the biscuits using festive cutters. Lay them out on a greased baking tray about 2cm apart. You might need two trays.

Brush the surface of each biscuit with the beaten egg and sprinkle over a little finely grated parmesan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until they are golden-brown. They smell heavenly!

Remove from the oven and carefully lift the biscuits off the tray using a palette knife, then place on a rack to cool. They make lovely gifts and will keep well in a sealed container for a few days.

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SUSSEX MISCELLANY

TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS

By Kevin Newman, a Sussex-born author, historian, tour guide and history teacher

A

s Christmas is looking like it will be a bit of an

Christmas might be of use? Sussex writer Arthur

odd one this year to say the least, I thought

Stanley Cooke suggests that in February Sussex folk

we could delve this edition into other Sussex

called out: “February, fill the dick - every day, white or

festivals, holidays, games, activities and traditions of the

black.” This was much more innocent than it sounds

past to see if any past alternatives might make better

however as it signified a dyke being filled with snow

what has already been dubbed ‘Covidmass’.

(white) and rain (black). This isn’t the only misleadingly

The Sussex writer EV Lucas’s isn’t much help. He tells

rude-sounding sentiment in the county’s past as

of how Brighton’s Steine was once “an arena for

Sussex-linked poet Lord Tennyson in his poem Rizpah

curious contests.” Lucas tells of how “officers and

informs us that “My Willy ‘ill rise up whole when the

gentlemen, ridden by other officers and gentlemen

trumpet of judgement ‘ill sound.” This probably won’t

competed in races with octogenarians. Strapping

help solve your search for ideas for a family game on

young women were induced to run against each other

Boxing Day.

for a new smock or hat.” He continues: “Every kind of

Food will be a big pastime this Christmas of course,

race was devised, even to walking backwards; while a

and you might want to try and see what the rudest-

tame stag was occasionally liberated and hunted to

sounding food is you can eat from Sussex’s past. Hard-

refuge.” Encouraging public gatherings, especially with

dick was a type of Sussex pudding made only of flour

people in their eighties isn’t really a wise move at the

and water and Skim-dick was a cheese made from

moment and Brighton isn’t the tolerant of places

skimmed milk. Trust me on this that I’m not making

towards cruel bloodsports. These might all count as our

this up and if you don’t, I really wouldn’t check the

allowed quota of exercise though?

latter one out on your work computer. Or for another

Nor are we currently allowed to visit each other’s

food-themed activity you could just stick your food

houses at time of writing so ‘catterning’ (also known as

somewhere unusual? That’s the historic tradition at the

‘clemming’) is no good as an alternative either. If you

Spread Eagle of Midhurst where Christmas puddings

did this, it meant you’d go around begging for apples

are stuck up to the ceiling every Boxing Day. And what

and beer festivals around St. Catherine’s Day and St

about drinks? You might want to imbibe a nice glass

Clement’s Day (November 23rd and 25th). Brighton

of Bumboo to wash down your feast? It was the name

folk during this festival would enjoy a roast leg of pork,

of a drink sold in the 1750s in East Hoathly made of

boned and stuffed with sage and onions, which of

brandy and beer but unfortunately the effects were

course goes well with apple sauce. Apples were also

said to be regrettable.

featured in another past Sussex event, Oak Apple Day

Giving some truly awful presents might be a funny

on May 29th. This dated back to the days of Charles II

idea but you’re best to avoid getting inspiration from

and on this day children who failed to wear an oak

one Sussex scrooge in 1594. Richard Phearndeane, who

apple or oak leaf (called ‘sporting the oak’) were

was a Sussex labourer simply left Bernard Rosse ‘his

whipped on the back of their legs with stinging

worst breeches’. He must have evidently upset Mr

nettles. Cruelty to children is just as unacceptable as

Phearndeane. This wasn’t for Christmas however; it was

cruelty to animals and octogenarians though so we’d

in his will so Rosse had no way of complaining to the

better give this one a miss too in our hunt for new

deceased. It does make you wonder what who got his

Christmas festivities.

best breeches though and what Phearndean gave

If May is no good for inspiration, perhaps going even earlier in the year for alternative activities for this

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Other tours, talks and

things do happen at Christmas. For example, back at

events are available

Christmas 1918, the King family of Haywards Heath,

including ‘Spooky

had been told their son was missing in action in the

Worthing, ‘Brilliant

trenches, believed dead. Their kindly postie knew

Brighton’, ‘Super Sussex’

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and ‘Scrumptious Sussex’.

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about the 11 year old boy

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who set up Claremont School in Hove in 1925 is

Sussex before the holiday was over. I do hope your

published by www.therealpress.co.uk and on sale in

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Christmas to you all – whoever you are after 2020 I’ve

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A NEW BUSINESS FOR NEW TIMES

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“Our Leonardslee Illuminated season in December will provide some welcome relief with its after-dark attractions from the gloom of COVID-19 and the restrictions on entertainment.”

Adam Streeter says that the Government’s rules for lockdown will result in some reduced services onsite. Whilst the garden centre is open, the Dolls House Museum and Michelin starred Restaurant Interlude are closed temporarily during the period, and the cafés will offer a take-away service only.

The buggy shuttle facility for less able visitors to the estate is suspended because of the issue of safe distancing. Also, entry tickets can only be purchased online, and not on-site at the estate entrance, until 2nd December.

“We hope that people will take the opportunity to join as members so that they don’t need to buy tickets each time. This will help ensure the future of the gardens for this and future generations. Annual membership starts at little more than £1 per week, at £60, and provides year-round entertainment.”

Visitors to Leonardslee Illuminated can explore an after-dark winter light trail over three consecutive weekends in December. The gardens will be lit up with light displays and projections onto the historic mansion buildings and the lakes in the Grade I Listed Gardens, with live music and theatrical performances.

Leonardslee Illuminated runs on December 4th to 6th, then 11th to 13th and 17th to 22nd www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk. Ticket prices for adults are £16, aged 16 and over. Children’s tickets are £8, free entry for 2 years olds and under.

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Across 1. Ploy (6) 4. Unknowable, occult (6) 9. Disapproves (7) 10. Angry (5) 11. Land measure (4) 12. Perplexing (8) 14. Dwarf planet (5) 16. Mournful poem (5) 20. Scorn (8) 21. Fencing sword (4) 24. Female relative (5) 25. Pills (7) 26. Unmarried (6) 27. Precious (6)

Down 1. Worldwide (6) 2. Type of musical scale (5) 3. 2.54cm. (4) 5. Precipitation (8) 6. Fantastic (7) 7. Appear, loom (6) 8. Ordinary (5) 13. Celestial (8) 15. Beacon (7) 17. Parts of a play (6) 18. Catches sight of (5) 19. Creatures (6) 22. Fragment (5) 23. Woodwind instrument (4)

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GARDEN VIEW

HARD-WORKING IVY

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olly is much coveted festive greenery but what about ivy, or Hedera to give it the botanical name?

It makes up the trio of festive plants, the other

The Holly and the Ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The Holly bears the crown.

being mistletoe, and frankly it's usually seen as a bit of a poor relation, misunderstood and mostly unloved.

Yet ivy is a great workhorse in the garden. It’s evergreen, it attracts wildlife and is excellent on those north-facing walls and fences where nothing else seems to grow. It's not just a dark green cloak either; there are many cultivars with

especially rich in nectar so attract bees, butterflies,

different leaf shapes and variegated foliage. The variegated

hoverflies, and other insects, providing them with a place

varieties are great in those areas that catch just a little

to overwinter. Birds like thrushes, blackbirds and robins

sunlight during part of the day as they suddenly seem to

enjoy the purple black berries which ripen from late

illuminate a usually dull spot.

winter to mid-spring, providing a much-needed winter

Ivy is great for disguising an ugly wall, a bare fence, or an old tree stump. It’s a reliable and self-clinging climber if you

food source.

I hope I've made a good case for growing ivy in your

choose the right variety and remember to prune it

garden. Holly might bear the crown, but I reckon ivy

correctly. The young climbing stems are slender and flexible

deserves a tiara at the very least! Happy gardening..

with small aerial roots that fix the shoot to a surface. Adult stems are thicker, self-supporting and do not have roots.

Unlike mistletoe ivy isn't parasitic so won't harm trees but be careful about letting it grow on the walls of your house as it will damage weak mortar and pebbledash. If growing on a property it needs to be clipped back in spring and summer, so it doesn't do any damage to structure underneath. Don't let it get into gutters because it will clog them then infiltrate under tiles or slates.

Ivy is excellent ground cover. It will scramble over areas of poor soil and brighten the ground between shrubs

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HILLSIDE ANIMAL SANCTUARY

THIS CHRISTMAS, WILL YOU EAT A FRANKENSTEINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONSTER?

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s turkeys have been bred to grow too quickly so as to maximise profit, they often suffer from painful broken bones and heart attacks. They

are so far from their natural form that they cannot even breed themselves and must be forcibly bred by human violation.

Have you ever wondered why at a time of peace and goodwill, we put dead animals in the middle of our tables? Do we really need an animal sacrifice in 2020?

Naturally, turkeys love to snuggle in trees at night.

They are able to learn the details of an area over 1,000

Hillside animal sanctuary is home to rescued animals

acres and similar to dogs, they are affectionate and

of all species - but for every innocent individual saved,

form strong social bonds.

there are millions who go through the horror of a

In a factory farm, each only has 3 square feet of

slaughterhouse. 70 Billion individuals every year. Is this

space, which removes their ability to spread their wings

necessary when we could enjoy a more compassionate

which is so sad for a bird isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it?

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BURGESS HILL 1st Burgess Hill Scout Group Scout Centre, Station Road, Burgess Hill Monday and Thursday evenings gsl@firstburgesshill.org.uk www.firstburgesshill.org.uk 5th Burgess Hill Worlds End Scouts The Scout Hut, Gordon Road, Burgess Hill Friday - Cubs (8 years-10 years) and Scouts (10+) Wednesday - Beavers (6 years-8years) cliveeverest1@gmail.com 7th Burgess Hill Beavers, Cubs and Scout Group St Andrews Youth Centre, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill.

Tuesday - Cubs and Wednesday - Beavers and Scouts (all term time only) www.7thburgesshillscouts.org.uk 8th Burgess Hill Scout Group - Scouts, Beavers and Cubs Royal George Scout Hut (adjacent to St Edwards Church, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill) Monday - 6pm-7.15pm - Beavers Thursday - 6.15pm-7.45pm - Cubs Friday - 7.30pm-9pm - Scouts www.8thburgesshillscouts.co.uk

Community Information Board

Burgess Hill Flower Club Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road First Wednesday of each month - 1.45pm for 2pm Lesley Etherton lesleyetherton@outlook.com Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill First Wednesday of the month - February to June and September to December membership@burgesshillhorticultural www.burgesshillhorticulturalsociety.com

Burgess Hill Youth Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill RH15 8QN Monday - 7-8.30pm for school years 7-11 term time Wednesday - 6.30pm-8pm for school year 6 - term time 01444 248343. contact@burgesshillyou.org www.burgesshillyouth.org

Burgess Hill Heritage & History Association Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 8pm.

Cuckfield Archers Warden Park Academy, Cuckfield Sunday afternoon cuckfield.archers@gmail.com www.cuckfieldarchers.org.uk

Burgess Hill Model Railway Club Monday & Wednesday - 8pm www.burgesshillmrc.org.uk

Mid-Sussex Amateur Radio Society Cyprus Hall in Burgess Hill West Sussex Friday - 7.45pm Kirk Lord - 07752 464353 kirkslord@hotmail.com

Burgess Hill and District Motorcycle Club The car park next to McDonald`s Monday - 7.00pm to depart at 7.30pm (summer) www.burgesshillmc.com

Age UK Cherry Tree Centre Cherry Tree Centre, Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QB 01444 236497 cherrytree@ageukwestsussex.org.uk www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk

Burgess Hill Keyboard Club Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DX Third Friday of the month - 7.15pm Rosalie Birchmore - 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@icloud.com www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/burgess-hill/

Burgess Hill and District Probus Club First Thursday of each month Secretary - Frederick Reynolds - 01444 236661 www.probusburgesshill.org

Burgess Hill Martlets Woodlands Meed School, Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EY Second Monday of the month - 7.30pm www.thewi.org.uk/join-the-wi

Burgess Hill and District Rotary Mid Sussex Golf Club, Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XJ Tuesdays - 6.15pm 5th Tuesday in the month - 7.00pm 01273 841835

Burgess Hill Shed The Burnside Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9LH. Tuesday and Wednesday - 9.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3.30pm 01444 236743 or 07709 255631 shed@bhshed.org.uk www.bhshed.org.uk

Burgess Hill Artists www.burgesshillartists.co.uk/ Burgess Hill Choral Society United Reformed Church hall, Junction Road, Burgess Hill Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7.45pm - 10pm between September and April www.burgesshillchoralsociety.org.uk/ Burgess Hill Civil Service Group Bolnore room in Kings Church Fourth Wednesday of the month - 2pm4pm

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Training: Wednesday www.bhtlfc.co.uk

Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0JS Wednesday - 8.15pm - 10.15pm during school term times www.bhso.org.uk Burgess Hill Theatre Club Membership Secretary - Rachel Shuck 01444 244214 www.burgesshilltheatreclub.com Burgess Hill Town Womens Football Club Matches: Sunday afternoons

Burgess Hill U3A Membership Secretary - Colin Payne, 3 Farm Close, Hassocks BN6 8PJ - 01273 841959 bh3memsec@gmail.com Mid Sussex Brass Band Musical Director - md.msbb@gmail.com www.midsussexbrass.weebly.com Mid-Sussex Camera Club Monday - 7.45pm-10pm September to April www.midsussexcamera.club/ Mid Sussex Ramblers Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Bank Holidays Wednesday evening during the summer months www.midsussexramblers.co.uk Mumpreneurs Networking Club 01273 681484 info@mumpreneursnetworkingclub.co.uk www.mumpreneursnetworkingclub.co.uk Rainbow, Brownie & Guide Groups In Burgess Hill Martlets District Guides, Silverdale District Guides & Valemeads District Guides.

Division Commissioners - Veronica Gibbs and Sue Mitchell ggbhdiv@gmail.com www.girlguidingsussexcentral.btck.co.uk Royal British Legion Women's Section Cyprus Hall First Tuesday of the month and monthly bingo on the third Wednesday of the month Sarah Voce - 01444 246655

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Sussex Bonsai Group Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QH Fourth Wednesday of every month 7.30pm-10.00pm Ray Brunsden - 07342 650713 ray.b@talktalk.net www.Sussexbonsaigroup.wordpress.com Sussex Harmonisers St Paul’s Catholic College, Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8GA Tuesday - 7.15pm – Men info@SussexKings.org.uk The King’s Centre, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Monday - 7.15pm - Women info@SussexACappella.com www.sussexharmonisers.org.uk Sussex Mountaineering Federation The Swan in Falmer First Wednesday of each month - 8pm info2@sussexmountaineeringfederation.org.uk www.sussexmountaineeringfederation.org.uk Sussex Pathfinders Saturday & Sundays 07842 792962 www.sussex-pathfinders.co.uk

Sussex Vale Rotary Mid Sussex Golf club, Spatham Lane BN6 8XJ www.facebook.com/Rotary-SussexVale-179335285452712

neighbourhood. Kelvin Sutton - 245331 kelvin.sutton@outlook.com www.worlds-end-association.com BURGESS HILL USEFUL NUMBERS

The Group A club for unattached men and women aged 50+ Second Monday of the month www.thegroup.org.uk The Mid Sussex Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Millfield Suite, Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX Fourth Wednesday of each month 10.00am Local group contact - Mike Mason Chairman - 01444 245289 michael_mason6@hotmail.com www.csrf.org.uk/mid-sussex The Young at Heart Club - Over 60 Club Salvation Army, Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill Wednesday – 11.45am Major Angela White - 07931 426691

Citizens Advice Bureau MSDC Out of Hours 0 Pest & Control Parking Office NHS Direct Princess Royal Hospital Sussex Police Gas Leaks Travel Line Burgess Hill Town Council Help Point Haywards Heath Town Council

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