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Contents

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Comment

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New Funding For Climate Change

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Wonderland Winners Announced

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Nature At The Heart Of New Plan

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Studio 2

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Supporting People With Dementia

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The Local Coffee Shop

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Garden View

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Support For Local Job Seekers

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Pets’ Corner

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St Leonard’s Forest

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Recipe

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Long Term Care Funding

38

Become a Volunteer

40

Sussex Miscellany

42

Poetry Competition

44

More Care Workers Are Needed

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Trail Blazing

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Puzzle Answers, Discounts & Offers

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Roffey Cricket Club & Advertisement Index

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COMMENT

HELP SEARCHING FOR NEW JOBS

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t the time of going to press we were just

up to four months, with the frequency of the

entering the third Lockdown and facing

intervention and the type of activities undertaken to be

enormous pressures on the NHS. However, at

determined by agreement with their Employment

least the light at the end of the tunnel was that the

Coach, tailored to their individual needs.

vaccines were started to be rolled out. No doubt that

The care sector in West Sussex will be under

this will impact even further on the economy and

increased pressure this year with the additional

increase the numbers seeking work across the County.

challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and as a result

In this issue there are two initiatives that may help

the County Council’s Proud to Care initiative has been

those suddenly facing the awful pospect of

set up to help anyone thinking of working in care -

unemployment. On page 26 you can find out about a

there are more details on page 44 and at

new programme launched across the region to support

www.ProudtoCareWestSussex.com which advertises

both unemployed and economically inactive local

hundreds of vacancies.

people progress to job search readiness or move into paid employment.

I wish you luck if you are seeking work in these unprecedented times and, more importantly, that you

Each participant in the Education Development Trust

stay safe and well.

programme will receive support from their Making a

Richard Milbourn, Editor

Difference Employment Coach at regular intervals for

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

NEW FUNDING FOR CLIMATE FUND

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orsham District Council is delighted to announce the initial recipients who have successfully been awarded valuable

contributions from its Community Climate Fund.

The Council launched the Horsham District Community Climate Fund in July 2020 to enable

Fund applications can be related to any of the following themes: • Energy – such as reducing consumption and increasing the use of renewable forms of energy • Water – such as reducing consumption and reducing the threats from flooding

voluntary and community groups, as well as Parish and

• Waste minimisation – reducing waste, reusing

Neighbourhood Councils, to work on projects to reduce

resources and recycling resources for example using

carbon levels locally and improve our environment.

composting bins

The successful first recipients are:

• Biodiversity – increasing wildlife, such as the creation

Greening Steyning for the Greening Steyning 2030

of pocket parks and community orchards

Project which will be taking action on a range of

• Sustainable transport – such as encouraging cycling

environmental issues; from encouraging residents to

and walking.

improve the energy efficiency of their homes to starting a Repair Café and carrying out a wildlife survey.

There are three levels of funds available:• up to £1,000

Springboard – the provision of Smart radiator valves to

• up to £2,500 (which requires more information from

improve the energy efficiency of their building.

the applicant)

St Mark’s Church, Holbrook – tree and bulb planting,

• up to £5,000 (which requires match funding from the

food recycling, rainwater collection and ongoing wildlife

applicant).

and local community surveys to review progress.

The funds must be used for brand new projects,

Sustainable Henfield – recycling of disposable PPE via

which will last beyond the funding provided by the

the introduction of Zerowaste bins at strategic points

Council, and include a commitment to inform the wider

around Henfield.

community about the project and encourage others to

Transition Horsham Community Allotment –

take action.

creation of a new accessible site, ‘heritage bed’ and

Commenting on the announcement of the first

seed cage to address increased demand locally. Also

recipients and the availability of new funds for early

sharing the benefits of a community allotment to

2021, the Council’s Cabinet Member of the

inspire more local residents to grow their own food

Environment, Recycling and Waste Cllr Philip Circus said:

which also includes expanding the already successful A new grant funding tranche will be available from Monday 4 January 2021. Applications for this tranche will close on 12 February 2021, with the judging panel meeting on 3 March 2021 to consider the applications.

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“I am delighted that these organisations can now benefit from the funding they have received and they

Seedy Saturday seed swop initiative.

can now make a start on their valuable contributions to building a greener Horsham District.

“That we are able to make these vital funds available to spread awareness and embed action on climate

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL change at a local level is a really key priority for us as a council.

The Horsham District Community Climate Fund supports community projects that have long term tangible climate benefit and provide positive environmental change.

Key aims of the funding are to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the move to the District becoming carbon neutral whilst adapting to changes to the climate and reducing the use of resources such as energy and water, as well as encouraging the minimisation of waste.

There are certain criteria that must be met to receive funding. Applications need to be submitted by 12 February 2021.

For more information about the Horsham District Community Climate Fund please email community.development@horsham.gov.uk or go to our website: www.horsham.gov.uk/climate-andenvironment/community-climate-fund

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

WONDERLAND WINNERS ANNOUNCED

he winners of Horsham District’s 2020 Window

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Kings Head public house picked up a District award for

Wonderland Christmas windows and displays

the Best Pub/Restaurant Display. Pulborough’s The Corn

competition have been announced. Winners were

Store just pipped The Pulborough Flower Shop for their

selected via a public vote on social media and from a

winning internal display which made great use of

judging panel of professionals. All winners will receive

products incorporating a safety message on entry.

special plaques to display in their various outlets.

The public’s favourite (most tagged) window

The choice in Henfield was close with several great displays, whilst Christina’s and Pinks was well regarded,

between 18 December and Christmas Eve was Carmela

Stokes Gift Store just edged the winning vote. Henfield

Deli in Horsham’s Carfax (above). The member of the

also provided the source for the District’s top charity

public drawn at random from those ‘voting’ will be

shop display, with St. Barnabus House being loved

notified in due course and will win tickets for a family

universally by the judges.

of four to a show at Horsham’s Capitol theatre in 2021.

The judges overall Horsham District winner was The

With such an amazing range of independent shops, Steyning made it challenging to select an overall winner

Green Room in Steyning, closely followed by special

for the town, but The Green Room came out ahead,

award winner, Joanna’s Gift Shop in Storrington. The

also receiving the District’s award for the Best Overall

Green Room wins a prize of £250 worth of packaging

Window Display, sponsored by WBC Packaging &

and display materials from merchandising specialists,

Display. Other highly placed displays in Steyning

WBC Packaging & Display, and the Green Room will also

included Sakala and Sussex Produce.

receive a prize from sponsor the Chichester College Group.

The professional panel comprised the Metamorphosis

Horsham’s Carmela Deli window was also recognised by the judges for its pure entertainment value, with near neighbour the Market Square’s Doodie Stark

Group, the Chichester College Group, Solent University

(above) taking the plaudits for being Horsham’s best

and Horsham District Council's Cabinet Member for the

retail window. C&H Fabrics and Lower Lodge Candles

Local Economy Cllr Paul Clarke. Voting was close and

also received praise from the judges.

not always unanimous, as befits such a subjective art

Commenting on this year’s displays, Cllr Paul Clarke,

like window dressing, but each of the winners clearly

Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local

merited their award in eachof the District's towns.

Economy said, “Well done on giving us all even more

Morgan Hair Design got Billingshurst’s top spot for an original and well thought out display and the town’s

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reasons to ‘Buy Local’ in Horsham District in the New Year!”

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

Aerial view visuals of proposed Rookwood development.

NATURE AT THE HEART OF NEW PLAN

H

orsham District Council has developed an

• There will be up to 300 new affordable homes.

ambitious and forward-thinking proposal for

• A new primary school with shared leisure facilities for

Rookwood that offers opportunities to enhance

all of the community to enjoy.

• Expansive green corridors and sympathetic landscaping

the natural landscape for all to enjoy.

If accepted as part of the Local Plan, the sensitively designed development will provide opportunities for

to protect and enhance Boldings Brook and the Red River as well as mitigate existing flooding issues.

expansion of the nearby Warnham Nature Reserve as

• A new gateway to the northern section of the site

well as increased outdoor leisure and recreational

with exciting possibilities for a new visitor centre, café

facilities. The northern section of the site offers many

and car park for visitors to Warnham Local Nature

possibilities for re-wilding, improving biodiversity,

Reserve. As well as a network of new paths to

enhancing wildlife networks and enabling the

encourage increased cycling and walking.

• A real opportunity for increased ease of accessibility to

community to get closer to nature.

The significant benefits of the proposal would

the northern section of the site allowing more people to

include:

enjoy the green space without the limitations of the

• A beautifully designed development providing

current golf course.

sustainable new homes for local people in a truly unique

• The development will deliver new funding which will

and stunning garden setting.

enable the Council to continue to safeguard key

• The proposed housing will be limited to approximately

frontline community services for future generations

one third of the total land area and primarily focussed

across the whole of the District.

to the south of the Warnham Road.

• An exemplar approach with mitigations for climate

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Artist impression of proposed Rookwood development.

change, improved opportunities for health and

“It offers a unique opportunity to deliver a high

wellbeing, protection of wildlife and enhancement of

quality, eco-friendly and less car centric development

ecological biodiversity at the heart of the potential

which will achieve far reaching community benefits and

development.

an inspiring, peaceful place to enjoy. The proposal will

Horsham District Council has listened and

build upon the existing woodland landscape and

incorporated the feedback from residents, local

increase the amount of open space for a much wider

businesses and key stakeholders in developing this

range of activities with pathways for cyclists and walkers

proposal.

to explore.

Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Cllr Jonathan Chowen commented: “I am pleased that following intense consultation we are now in a position to consider an exciting plan that can deliver such a broad scope of benefits for both the natural environment and the local community.

“At the heart of this proposal is the protection of Warnham Local Nature Reserve and enhancement of the natural environment throughout the site.

“This proposal will further improve habitats for

“If the proposal is allocated through the Local Plan, then we would be keen to consult further and work closely with residents, partners and stakeholders to develop ideas for what Rookwood will ultimately look like.

“At the heart of any development is the desire to ensure that nature thrives at Rookwood and is protected through our Wilder Horsham nature recovery networks.”

This proposal has been submitted by real estate advisors Avison Young for independent assessment by

wildlife with green infrastructure very much at the

Strategic Planning Officers as part of the process for the

forefront of our thinking, promoting environmental

Council’s new Local Plan that the Government requires it

education and wellbeing and aligning with our

to produce.

overarching Wilder Horsham District nature recovery networks.

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So, ironically for the team that specialises in evolution and style changes, you can be assured that we won’t be changing our culture - that is, doing what we love with the guests that make our day, every day.

If you’re looking for a fresh new look for 2021 we’d love to talk to you. With an amazing team of professional stylists, there’s a skill and a price to match everyone’s needs. 2021 - Is it time for a change?

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THE LOCAL COFFEE SHOP Coffee shops along with the rest of the High Street have suffered in the pandemic.

Jeremy Knight, Curator, Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, takes a look at coffee drinking and Horsham’s first known café.

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ne of the great discussions of the economic impact of the pandemic has been that of its effect on coffee shops.

Coffee shops that have bustled and boomed in London and other cities, and at railway stations serving millions of customers their early morning fix. Alongside those discussions went the realisation that some local coffee shops and cafés were thriving as stay at home workers went out and shopped locally rather near their normal place of work. Such conflicting stories will continue throughout the pandemic and beyond, so today Horsham Museum is looking at the early days of coffee drinking and the town’s first known café.

The 17th century saw the rise of two great drinks, Coffee and Chocolate, though not known about as much, there were chocolate shops serving hot chocolate. It was coffee that caught the imagination, partly because of its role in developing the news trade and stock markets, becoming a meeting house for people, who worked from home, but wanted a place to discuss – a similarity that is 250 years old.

Coffee houses were a relatively new concept in drinking; a space that was not an ale house, did not make you drunk and that was a male preserve. Introduced into London in 1652 at the height of the puritanical Commonwealth which attacked licentious behaviour, the hot bitter black drink from Turkey proved a hit, spreading quickly through urban merchant areas.

As with anything new, it is through the copying of others that people learn. In this case, the coffee shop in Horsham would have mimicked the coffee shops in London and other towns and cities where merchants and men circulated. The drinking of

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1792 Map showing The Star location.

coffee, the coffee house and the creation of a male space were creating a brand and a culture that was unique. The experience was such that it led to satires being written about the culture, satires which help explore how the space functioned and how people responded to it, both men and women. As a caveat, it is impossible with the documentary material we have available to know for certain if Horsham viewed the coffee shop in the same cultural way as London, but London was not alien to Horsham, Horsham was not parochial.

Before we explore the culture of the coffee shop, the matter of sex needs to be explored.

Originally, in the 16th century and earlier, the coffee houses of Istanbul employed young attractive boys to serve clients coffee and sexual

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favours. It was reported on by travellers and explorers. It could therefore be questioned whether the male preserve of the coffee house led to a similar culture developing in London, and by extension, Horsham. The answer has to be ‘no’.

All references in the late 17th and 18th century satires and descriptions of coffee houses are of men being enticed in by a flirtatious woman, or linking the coffee house to female prostitutes, though young “coffee-boys” were present.

However, the coffee boy was seen as an apprentice performing the function, more akin to a “butler”, doing errands, collecting newspapers, serving coffee etc.

The very male preserve of the coffee house led to some serious concerns about the effects of coffee on men’s sexual performance, though such concerns were expressed in satire and the occasional medical survey. The most well-known satire being “The Women’s Petition Against Coffee. Representing to public Consideration the Grand Inconveniences accruing to their Sex from the Excessive Use of that Drying Enfeebling Liquor.

Presented to the Right Honourable Keepers of the Liberty of Venus” (1674). The satire was full of double entendres attacking coffee for making Englishmen feeble, and that social man, the man who entered the coffee house with his endless chat and talk was impotent. The satirist accused coffee-house customers of being ‘effeminate’ because they spend their time talking, reading and pursuing their business, rather than carousing, Please mention HORSHAM PAGES South when responding to adverts

drinking and whoring, “that men will soon out-talk women”. This attack was riposted with, “The Mens Answer to the Womens Petition Against Coffee… ”, published in the same year, 1674, which argued that the modern man, the coffee shop man, bent over backward to please women, going on the argue that coffee in fact makes men vigorous.

It was in so many ways a new space and a transforming space, enabling new ideas to circulate and develop. Where else could men go to discuss, debate and read, if not the tavern or the gentleman’s home? It also allowed into the discussion those who could afford a cup of coffee, 1d, thus allowing a democratisation of discussion and debate. With this new transforming space we see the introduction of the insurance market, the Bank of England, the stock market, new forms of finance enabling the wealth of Britain to circulate, as well as the democratisation of science and the development of a literary culture.

And it spread to Horsham as the probate list for The Star, date to 1701/2 in Horsham’s Market Square reveals. The innkeeper Henry Waller who, leased the large building which seemed to function as an inn and a coffee shop. It is though the room listed in the probate as “the Cooffe Rume” which concerns us. It had “one dosen of Leather Chears 4 Table 3 Arme Chears one Stolle 3 Tubes one Tonges one peare of brand Irons”, which strongly suggests “café society” had reached Horsham; a café or coffee shop with a fire, easy chairs and tables and chairs. The Kitchen had “coofee potts mille and rostar”, to roast, grind and serve the sludge-like coffee, which was drunk, dark, unfiltered and sweet. Whether we can envisage London-style coffee shops with newssheets and merchants debating the cost of trade and local and national news is open to question, but Henry Waller did have “30 pounds in the Sheare of A vessel at sea”; perhaps he was persuaded to join a joint stock venture by one of his customers? gÉêÉãó=håáÖÜí=EmáÅíìêÉë=ÅçìêíÉëó=çÑ=eçêëÜ~ã= jìëÉìã=C=^êí=d~ääÉêóF= FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021

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garden with elegant colour, and I admit to being quite excited when they appear.

They are poisonous plants so are probably best avoided if you have young children. They have a somewhat magical history. A mythological physician named Melampus was said to have observed the cathartic effect of hellebore on goats

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who munched on the plants. Melampus allegedly then used

colours but don’t seem to self-seed as freely, at least in

the milk of the same goats to cure the daughters of the

my garden.

King of Argos of their madness. The plant was used for its

Dig in plenty of mushroom compost before planting,

purgative properties into the Middle Ages and beyond.

and mulch after you’ve cut the leaves off. Dust with a

Personally, I would recommend growing them only for their

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attractiveness!

again with well-rotted leaf mould or compost. Dig up any

The original species originated in the northern parts of Greece and Turkey, but they grow incredibly well in British

small self-seeded plants and use them as gifts, or to increase your own colony. Happy gardening.

gardens. Having said that, I was disappointed when my first hellebore plants didn’t thrive initially. They seemed to succumb to disease quite easily. I subsequently learned this this was black rot. Then I heard Alan Titchmarsh’s advice to carefully cut the large fingered leaves from the plant at ground level in January, taking care not to damage the buds. This somewhat brutal treatment has worked a treat and my hellebores are now flourishing.

Hellebores like well-drained soil in sun or dappled shade.

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regular intervals for up to four months, with the frequency of the intervention and the type of activities undertaken to be determined by agreement with their Employment Coach, tailored to their individual needs.

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BOOK REVIEW

ST LEONARD’S FOREST, WEST SUSSEX: A LANDSCAPE HISTORY

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ave you ever wondered about St. Leonard’s Forest as you pass it by in your car, bicycle, or in the bus; maybe you have walked its footpaths, with or without a dog? Was it a royal forest? Who owned it? And what about the dragon? Wasn’t there something about a saint and the white and pink spring flowers, lily of the valley? Wonder no more.

This is the first in depth study of St. Leonard’s Forest and it is clear from reading this thoroughly researched and engaging book that its author, Dr Maggie Weir-Wilson, has a deep interest in and love of the Sussex landscape, particularly its forests. St Leonard’s Forest, West Sussex: A Landscape History, covers the period from approximately the mid-18th century to the beginning of the 20th century. To make sense of the Forest’s development, this volume is set in its earlier historical and geographical context; Maggie researched how social and economic history effected this forest landscape. St. Leonard’s Forest, West Sussex: A Landscape History focusses on both the physical and social changes to the landscape of St. Leonard’s Forest and how these changes have impacted its population and growth.

Follow the Forest’s journey from the early days of hunting, iron and charcoal production, stone quarries, rabbit warrens and poor heathland, through to the transformation to high value

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properties with attractive gardens and parks. Five estates in the centre of the forest are considered, and inevitably St. Leonard’s dragon has his story told, along with other forest legends and myths.

When she came to live in Horsham in the year 2000, Maggie was keen to know more about this lovely forest on her doorstep, so she began taking evening classes at the University of Sussex for a BA in Landscape Studies. When she retired from her work as a Probation Officer and Practice Teacher, she continued studying for her doctorate under the supervision of Professor Brian Short, and produced her thesis on the historic landscape changes of St. Leonard’s Forest. Maggie was awarded her doctorate in 2014 and has always been keen to make her research more widely available to West Sussex residents, historians and those who love forests, hence she wrote St Leonard’s Forest, West Sussex: A Landscape History.

During the last two years Maggie has worked extensively to write her book. Jeremy Knight, Museum and Heritage Officer with Horsham Museum, kindly read Maggie’s draft and offering detailed feedback. In addition, Maggie has had the support and blessing of Emeritus Professor Brian Short of University of Sussex who has encouraged her efforts in writing this book. Bryan's support extended from being Maggie's supervisor, guiding her towards her DPhil thesis in 2014, through to writing the foreword for this book. Maggie’s first publication was Secret Horsham (2019) published

by Amberley Publications. St Leonard’s Forest is her second book, and is published by new local publishers and complete author support team, Author’s Pen. Not keen to sit around since completing her doctorate, Maggie has focussed on writing, both fiction, non-fiction and also poetry. Maggie’s other

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hobbies include: research, poetry, botanic watercolour painting, local history and gardens. St Leonard’s Forest, West Sussex: A Landscape History, has allowed Maggie to combine a number of these hobbies and really challenge them and herself. Her watercolours and poetry make a beautiful addition throughout her St Leonard’s Forest book.

Maggie hopes her book will encourage everyone who reads it to consider the value of the landscape, and particularly its forests, not purely in terms of the financial value of their land, mineral and plant content, but also in terms of their undoubted value for the mental health and wellbeing of our society. Maggie’s book touches on the fascinating subject of terrapsychology, which rejects the concept that the earth is of use only as a source of resources for humanity, but rather looks at it as a living ecosystem which impinges on the human psyche in a positive or

negative way. The ways it does this can be recognised as feelings, dreams and archetypes, such as the dragon and devil that appear so frequently in the myths of St. Leonard’s Forest.

Ultimately, though there is encouragement to get to know St Leonard’s Forest by the footpaths that were so nearly closed at the beginning of the 20th century, and to give thanks to those locals who fought to keep those footpaths open and who won the day. To walk through St Leonard’s Forest and appreciate its history, its legends, and get that restorative feeling that can only come from the sight and smell of pine, beech, oak and birch.

Readers can find out more about Maggie, her book about St. Leonard’s Forest on her website: www.maggieweirwilson.uk. Copies of St Leonard’s Forest, West Sussex: A Landscape History can be ordered through high street and online retailers, the ISBN for the print book is: 9781838343606 and the e-book: 9781838343613

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S T C AT H E R I N E ’ S H O S P I C E

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

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o you want to become a volunteer in 2021? St Catherine’s is looking for motivated individuals to volunteer their help in the trading

department. Below, five volunteers in our Rowfant donations warehouse have shared their own experiences of volunteering and why they encourage you to do the same.

Richard, from Crawley, started volunteering for us last year after being furloughed and made redundant from his full-time job in the travel industry. Describing

Richard (Left) and Kevin.

Sarah.

more about his background, he said: “I’ve worked in travel for the whole of my working life.

I’ve worked for some of the best travel companies,

husband passed away, I knew that I needed to do something, so I decided to take up volunteering. I’ve

one for 11 years and another for 18 years. I’ve only

volunteered at other places before St Catherine’s, but

ever done that, it’s a fantastic industry to be in and I

it’s so much different here than anywhere else I’ve

did love my job. I was furloughed on the 1st April

been. You’re not just a number, they know your name

2020 and I haven’t worked since, and I was made

and you feel as if you’re part of something.

redundant in December. Volunteering has always been at the back of my mind, but like a lot of people, I always felt like I never had the time to do something. I

I would recommend everyone to try volunteering at some point in their life.

Sarah, who also works in the travel industry in

also never fully understood how simple it was to give

London, became a volunteer after she was furloughed

some time and make a difference.

due to Covid-19.

Kevin, also from Crawley, started volunteering in our

“Being furloughed started to have a big effect on

warehouse two years ago after retiring from his job in

my mental wellbeing, so this opportunity came at the

the banking industry. Describing more about his

right time for me.

I get a sense of achievement from volunteering for

experience, he said: “Like a lot of people who retire, I knew that I

St Catherine’s. When I see all of the things that people

needed to still do something. I always knew I wanted

have donated and know that they’re going to be

to volunteer and two years ago I decided to join St

going to a shop to help raise money, it makes me feel

Catherine’s. I knew all about the hospice as it’s very

very proud to be a part of that. This opportunity came

local to me, I saw an advertisement for volunteers at

at the right time for me and it’s really helped me.

the warehouse to sort through donations and since starting I have loved every minute of it. That’s why two years on I’m still here.

I would recommend everyone to give volunteering a go because you don’t know until you’ve tried.

It makes you feel really proud to do something for

Good friends, Carol and Joyce, are also part of our

somebody else, especially during the difficult times

volunteering team at Rowfant and worked together in

that we’re currently in, and I’m sure volunteering will

finance before volunteering at St Catherine’s. Joyce:

give you that feeling too.”

“I would really miss it if I didn’t do it. Volunteering

Would you like to be part of our volunteering team?

here really helps me as it gets me out of the house,

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NEW OCCURRENCES, STARTS & CHANGES

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

W

ith the commencement of a new year we tend to use the occasion to review where we’ve been and see the first month of each

year as a time to look ahead. This year we welcome what we hope will be the first month of the year we enter the post-COVID-19 world. I thought I’d use this opportunity therefore to examine new occurrences, firsts, start-ups and changes from Sussex’s past.

Many find that New Year is a time for new careers

Brighton’s Metropole Hotel.

and developing new skills. Many of us have developed a

out mid-talk and disrupt the meeting but the dust

portfolio of professions as the age of a full-time job for

within led to an unfortunate sneezing bout; foiling their

life has moved into the past and many now multitask

plans as their hiding place was discovered. So, should

different job roles. his is nothing new though. Before

you decide to recreate this fate, or indeed join a new

World War I, William Avenell, the first Chairman of

pressure group this year then you might not want to

Brighton and Hove Albion was also its fundraiser and

get rid of your COVID mask just yet.

even the club’s first photographer. If you too fancy

If your new year’s resolution instead is making sure

taking up photography as a new year’s hobby, then you

Fido and you both get enough walks, then you might

might be inspired that here in Sussex Agnes Ruge was

want to visit Brighton as in August 1894, the Palace

not only Brighton’s first female photographer, but one

Pier’s Brighton Dog Show was the first ever dog show

of the nation’s first. She owned a daguerreotype

ever to take place on a pier. Or if you plan to make

business that was based in Western Road.

2021 the year you discover your musical roots and learn

Brighton and Hove got its first female police officers

a new instrument, then head slightly west from there

in 1918 but it was not until 1942 sadly that the folk of

to Brighton’s Metropole Hotel. This is where on August

East Sussex would gain their first female Police

21st 1962 Brighton hosted the first ever ‘Disc Festival’ –

Constable. Perhaps they should have done the same as

as played by ‘Disc Jockeys’ (in other words, a records

Miss Mary Hare who in 1915 set up her own Women’s’

and music fair). Should you be awaiting your first live

police force against the wishes of her local constabulary.

gig in ages, then you might want to know two decades

If you are considering a new business venture or job,

later Kylie Minogue played her first ever live

then hopefully it’ll be better than the experience of

performance in Britain at the very same hotel in the

women who were first allowed onto the East Sussex

1980s. Should enjoying your music for free rather than

County Council from 1919 but were advised ‘not to

paid gigs be more your thing, then investigate

speak for the first six months’.

Worthing which in the 1970s was home to ‘Phun City’:

No wonder women early in the 20th century had joined the Suffragettes, formally known as the WSPU,

the UK's first large-scale free music festival.

Festivals are often places of heavy drinking though

with one of their first branches opening in Brighton by

and so if you want to cut down on the demon drink

1906. It had gained over 150 Sussex members by 1907,

for 2021, then you might like the new concept one

two of whom attempted to sabotage a talk at the

Sussex pub landlord back in the early 1990s came up

Dome by the Prime Minister who had refused to give

with. He devised a pub that deliberately tried to make

them the vote, Herbert Asquith. The Suffragettes

its customers as miserable as possible. And no, it wasn’t

attempted to hide in the Dome’s organ ready to leap

Wetherspoons. The Argus reported back in 1992 about

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Brighton’s grumpiest guvnor, Ian Thomas who was

otherwise you could possibly cause embarrassment when

proud of the fact that his bar, ‘Bianco’s’ had a hideous

travelling. This happened back in 1883 when Brighton’s

pink interior and of his reputation for being miserable.

Volks’ Electric Railway suffered humiliation on its opening

He moaned about the fact that he had to be cleaner,

run. The combined weight of corpulent Aldermen

barman and doorman despite the fact this was due to

assembled in the railway carriage of the world’s first and

him laying off all seven staff just two days after taking

oldest continually running electric passenger railway

over. Bizarrely, the pub’s takings soared in the first ten

temporarily proved too much for the then futuristic

days that Ian was in charge, despite his stock line of

method of transport. Thankfully, this doesn’t seem to

“what the hell do you want?” when asked for a drink.

have happened to the i360 yet, but judging by how

The customers seemed not to mind his hefty prices and

much my office chair is currently creaking, I think I’ll pass

moaning at them to “sit up straight!” Fittingly for such a

on going on it again just for the moment.

dour drinking hole, the pub had not a happy hour but a

For zoom or (eventually) group Sussex talks and

grumpy hour, repeated from 11am to 11pm.

motorised tours, please call All-Inclusive History on

Finally, we move from drink to food. Especially whilst

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we wait for our turn to be vaccinated, this New Year is

Other tours, talks and events are available including

definitely one where many of us plan to focus on health,

‘Spooky Worthing, ‘Brilliant Brighton’, ‘Super Sussex’ and

and for some of us after Christmas excess, we need to

‘Scrumptious Sussex’. Kevin’s next book, ‘Celebrating

fight the flab and part with those pounds. Weighing too

Brighton and Hove’ can be pre-ordered from

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KENT & SUSSEX POETRY SOCIETY

POETRY COMPETITION

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he deadline for the Kent & Sussex Poetry Society's

great poems from a huge variety of poets. In these

annual Open Competition is fast approaching. The

turbulent times reading and writing poetry is a great source

international contest is being judged this year by

of pleasure, solace and entertainment." To enter, visit

Rishi Dastidar, the renowned poet and editor, whose most

www.kentandsussexpoetry.com/the-kent-sussex-

recent collection Saffron Jack is published by Nine Arches

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The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over and the deadline for entries is January 31. There are seven prizes up for grabs: 1st Prize: £1000, 2nd Prize: £300, 3rd Prize: £100 and 4th Prize: 4 x £50.

The entry fee is £5 per poem but for three or more poems the fee reduces to £4 each. Poems must be in English, unpublished, 40 lines or fewer, not accepted for publication, and must be your own original work.

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WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

MORE CARE WORKERS ARE NEEDED

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s winter approaches, the care sector in West Sussex will be under increased pressure especially this year with the additional challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

More care workers are needed across the care sector to keep elderly and vulnerable people safe and well.

West Sussex County Council’s Adult Social Care’s Winter Plan sets out how West Sussex residents will be supported throughout the winter months. A key element of the plan is to make sure there are enough care workers to support those living in residential care homes and care for people in their own homes.

In West Sussex there are currently an estimated 25,000 people working in adult social care, but many more are needed.

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The county council’s Proud to Care initiative is set up to help anyone thinking of working in care and particularly wants to hear from people who can work in care this winter. The Proud to Care website advertises hundreds of vacancies and contains information, guidance and case studies of others who now work in care.

Amanda Jupp, Cabinet Member for Adults and Health, said: “Working in care is so rewarding and offers long term career opportunities for anyone motivated by helping and improving the lives of others. Christmas will be a difficult time for many people this year, so providing care to people that cannot be with their loved ones is, more than ever, vitally important.

“Many ideal care workers come from many different backgrounds including retail, hospitality and customer services as they have the transferable people skills needed to be good carers. As we continue to be under restrictions to day to day life a number of people in these industries are facing redundancy so care work offers a great new opportunity.”

Former shop manager Lesley now works as a Care Assistant in the Chichester area.

She said: “Not only do I feel like I’m giving something back but the people I care for give so much to me too. I feel so valued and appreciated, I wouldn’t go back to working in retail now. To be a good carer you need to be friendly, versatile, quick thinking and enjoy conversation.”

Local care providers have a range of vacancies offering full or part time hours and either temporary or permanent contracts. This flexibility is perfect for people looking for work to fit around their lifestyle and family commitments, particularly over Christmas.

To find out more about working in care and search for jobs in West Sussex visit www.ProudtoCareWestSussex.com or email www.proudtocare@westsussex.gov.uk

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TRAIL BLAZING

Created by local people as part of a district wide initiative, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund and Horsham District Council, with help from Community Partnerships Forum and Horsham Museum, 20 new heritage trails have been created to explore places we all think we know.

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scorching red hot furnace blazes out on one of the twenty new trails that has forged together the passion of local community for their heritage, the initiative of the Horsham District Community Partnerships Forum and funding from the Heritage lottery fund. Together with the support of Horsham District Council, some 40 volunteers and Treetop Design a stunning, engaging and informative range of trails have been created to entice residents and visitors alike to explore Horsham districts amazing heritage. With stories ranging from a memorial to a submarine crew, to medieval iron working, to gardeners to making salt, these 20 trails (four examples above) reveal just how rich, but also hidden the past is.

The project, initiated by the Horsham District Community Partnerships Forum back in 2018, was intended as a way of using heritage to promote tourism, to help the local economy. Now thanks to Covid its importance has been transformed as

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people search out local walks that connect them to their place and so contribute to a sense of wellbeing, as the Heritage Lottery Fund were keen to promote. Though the trails were the final outcome, what was as important was the training of volunteers in writing and producing trails. So a guide for groups to create their own has also been written, pointing out, as the trails do, interesting features and the path to follow to create an engaging well thought out route to the destination.

Drawing inspiration from the Millennium Heritage trail, some 32 plaques scattered across the district the Heritage lottery funded project enabled community groups to explore further their local heritage and explain to others why they should seek it out. It captures people’s passions for their area, stories that grabbed their imagination, be it a gate post from a long lost garden on the outskirts of Horsham to a Burmese door in Storrington. Most of the trails are designed for walking, though two that

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explore the various churches are more suitable for the bike or car. But what all the trails do is reveal either interesting sites or picturesque views, from country lanes to meandering rivers, to the farmland of the downs, or the urban setting with its mixture of architecture.

So if you want to discover Storrington, Sullington, Steyning, Southwater, or Bramber, Beeding, or Henfield, Horsham, The Adur, Arun, or Rusper, Rudgwick and then down the road to Billingshurst, or Coolham, Cowfold, or Knepp, then pick up the free trails. If you want to discover famous musicians, money men, poets, soldiers and statesmen, quirky houses to quintessentially English views then these are the trails to find. If you want to create your own trail, follow the route in the manual.

Horsham District Heritage trails was a project involving Local heritage groups across the district, the Horsham District Community Partnerships Forum, Horsham Museum (Horsham District council)

Horsham Trail.

Treetop Design and print and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, without whose financial support and all of those who buy the lottery ticket this project would not have been possible.

The free printed trails are full of images will be available at local libraries post lockdown, whilst those on line are far simpler in look, so they are easy to download and can be found on Horsham Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www.horshammuseum.org/heritagetrails

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offey Cricket Club is looking ahead to a new season in 2021. The most successful Sussex League club of recent years will once again be looking to defend the Premier league title won in 2019. After the truncated 2020 season due to the Covid pandemic it is hoped that by the summer things will get back to some sort of normality and that a full season of cricket can go ahead. The club is especially looking forward to welcoming teams into their refurbished clubhouse completed during the first lockdown last year.

Roffey CC runs four Saturday adult league teams, a Sunday League team as well a friendly Sunday team and is interested in new players of any level looking to join the club. There is a thriving junior section which is also actively looking for young cricketers. After the disappointment of

last summer it is hoping to have teams of all ages for boys and girls aged from Under 9 and upwards. The junior section will again be headed up by Rohit Jagota our Level 3 coach.

Unfortunately, the planned Indoor cricket leagues and training sessions have had to be put on hold but hopefully this will be able to start once lockdown has been eased.

If you are interested in joining Roffey Cricket Club whether young or old, an experienced cricketer or just starting and want to give it a try, please go to our website for details and get in touch via roffeycc@gmail.com www.roffey.playcricket.com or Twitter @roffeycc or see us on Facebook.

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