Village Living Issue 59 August 2014

Village LIVING

FREE l August 2014

Lifestyle | Community | Business

Steyning Bramber Beeding Ashington Washington Storrington Henfield Small Dole Shoreham-by-Sea

St Mary’s, Bramber Ginette takes a walk...

STEYNING FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Coming Soon!

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tried & Tested with Leigh Till

Local News, Events & Diary Dates...

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Contents 5

Welcome to August

7

News, whats going on around you!

9

Dates for your diary

GINETTE 11

11-13 Ginette visits the historic St Marys in Bramber 17

Steyning Food Festival coming soon!

19

Tried and tested – Acupuncture with Leigh Till

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Big Plant – the latest from the planters!

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Welcome to August!

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ello and welcome to our August issue!

I hope that the sun is shining wherever you are and you are enjoying the Summer.

This month we have a fantastic tried and tested for you, introducing Leigh Till and his Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments, I am definitely an acupuncture convert!

Ginette visits the historic, local landmark St Marys

in Bramber and brings us back a very interesting overview. It is an amazing site, I had the fortune of attending a wedding there and it truly was a beautiful venue.

We also have a taster for you on what to expect at the second Steyning Food Festival coming up in September.

Wishing you a lovely August, see you next month!

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PAINTING FOR CANCER RESEARCH Local artist and tutor Lyn Bedford-White will be hosting an art exhibition displaying her own and her student’s work...

Hobjoins Barn, Hyde Street, Upper Beeding is the unique venue for this and is a lovely grade II listed building which has recently been renovated by the owners.

There will be many different paintings on sale; something for everyone – with a selection of painting where all the profits will be donated to Cancer Research. Refreshments will be available for a donation to the charity and a lovely patio area to enjoy them, weather permitting. There will also be a play area for children, so they can play while you browse.

Also at the exhibition information will be available for autumn art classes and workshops.

Why not come along to Hobjoins Barn and spend some time browsing the art work, have a cup of tea and cake and help raise money for Cancer Research! Sat 6th & Sun 7th September 11.00am to 5.00pm on both days.Here at Vl, we are looking forward to going along for a look at the fantastic work and chatting to some of the local artists involved!

STEYNING FRIENDS’ FOODIE FUNDRAISING SUCCESS FOR CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE Steyning Friends of Chestnut Tree House raised an amazing £841.65 for the children’s hospice at their Pizza & Pop event on Sunday 22 June.

Lots of families came along to join in the fun on a perfect Midsummer Day held in the wonderful setting of Steyning Cricket Club. Chestnut Tree House Patron, Sally Gunnell OBE, pictured here (left to right) with Mary Goodchild, Cathy Harrison, Carolyn Slingsby, Shirley Green and Babs Baker. Children were entertained by the fabulous Acting Moon Group from Eastbourne, as well as a Clown, Balloon Modeller and Mimer plus Nam Nam’s brilliant Facepainting! Mambo Jambo’s Pottery Painting, a Lucky Dip and The ‘Lolly Game’ also kept children and parents amused! The wonderful Pizza Oven Company donated all of their proceedings to the fundraising pot – a staggering £300!

Brett Harrison and The Saviours of Soul Band played a fantastic live music set during the event, enjoyed by all. Carolyn, Shirley, Babs, Cathy and Mary of the Chestnut Tree House Steyning Friends Group would like to thank all of the husbands, partners, children and volunteers who helped on the day to make the event such a success. A big thank you too to Sally Gunnell for making the day extra special.

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Henfield Hall – Monday Market from January open every Monday except bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m a variety of stalls, ample free parking Shoreham – 2nd Sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. East Street Steyning – 1st Sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. High St car park Storrington – Village Market at Village Hall 9-10.45am every Friday, a variety of locally home grown and sourced plants, cheeses, meats, breads & crafts West Chiltington – 2nd Sat of month. 9.00 – 12.00. Village Hall

EVENTS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Henfield Knit and Natter – Adults, First Tuesday of each month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Thursday, 10.15am - 10.45am Shoreham Monday afternoon reading group – Adults, First Monday of each month, 2.00pm Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Tuesday, 10.15am - 10.45am & 11.30am -12 noon Storytime – Under 5s, Every Friday, 2.10pm - 2.40pm Thursday afternoon reading group – Adults, Second Thursday of each month, 2.00pm

MONDAY 18TH AUGUST South Downs Probus Club Penfold Hall, Steyning – “Clocks I have known“. Meal & fellowship. Guests welcome – contact Sec Alan Edwards 01903810155 a few days before the meeting.

16 AUGUST 1.30PM Ashington Festival Visit the Marie Curie Fundraising Group stall and help us raise money to care for those with terminal illness. Books, bric-a-brac, and much more.

16TH AUGUST The 70th Summer Show, Mackley’s Sports Field, Small Dole. Entry schedules are now available from The Small Dole Post Office Stores, The Fox PH Small Dole, Swains Farm Shop, Rushfields Plant Centre, Hamfelds, Henfield Post Office, Henfield Library and Jasmine’s Florist.

16TH AUGUST 1.30PM-11.45PM Ashington Festival – fun day for all ages. Carnival, Funfair, Dog Show, Car Boot Sale, Flower Show, classic/custom Car Show and stalls and sideshows. Performances through the afternoon and evening, incl ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ comedian ‘Drew Cameron’, ‘Silver Beatles’ and ‘Curves Aloud’, ‘Little & Large’ a brilliant horse act, & other acts. Firework display 10pm.

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Shoreham Knit and Natter – Adults, Every second Thursday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Steyning Camera Club. The contact for club enquiries is now:Secretary - Lois Ford - Tel: 07734-468041 Email: secretary@ steyningcc.org.uk

Steyning Knit and Natter – Adults, Last Wednesday of each month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

WED 20 AUGUST 10.45-15.00 SOUTH DOWNS SOCIETY WALK Non-Members welcome – Whiteways CP, Bury Hill 5.5 miles

Reading Group – Adults, First Wednesday of each month, 2.00pm

WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST 5PM - 7PM Course Information Evening at Brinsbury Come and talk to our friendly staff about our courses to help you decide which one is right for you.

Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Friday, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Storrington Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Tuesday, 10.45am - 11.15am Toddler Time – Under 5s, Every Thursday, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Women’s Institute – 1st Tuesday in the month (except August) Shoreham Beach, at The Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, 7.30 p.m. Tel: 01903 756189 SAT 2 AUGUST 10.00-16.00 SOUTH DOWNS SOCIETY WALK Non-Members welcome. Meet at Arundel Museum in Mill Road, adjoining Castle Car Park BN18 9PA. WW1 in the footsteps of Ralph Ellis – the local painter of inn-signs, whose diary of his experiences in Flanders and the Somme is in the West Sussex Record Office. 3 miles.

TUES 5TH AUGUST 10AM ROCK POOLING & BEACH ART Friends of Shoreham Beach www.fosbeach.com. Meet at Shoreham Fort BN43 5HY. Children £2 (Carers and FoSB members free). Bring your picnic lunch. Suitable footwear & bring containers. Steve Savage, Marine Biologist will be on hand.

11TH AUGUST 7.00 Echoing Air Internationally renowned Baroque music group. The group consists of a Harpsichord, two recorders and two counter tenors. St Nicholas Church, Bramber Castle. www.echoingair.org

SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 12.30 - 3.30PM The Big Picnic – Steyning Downland Scheme. Family fun on the Rifle Range, Off Mouse Lane, Steyning. Tractor rides, bushcraft activities and much more. Free event - bring your picnic and a rug 01903 817997 AUGUST – Steyning Museum: Free Entrance. 400th anniversary of Steyning Grammar School: “The Scholar’s Tale – 400 Years of Schooling in Steyning” steyningmuseum.org.uk.

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St Mary’s, Bramber S

ituated on Bramber’s quiet High Street, St Mary’s has been part of the history of West Sussex for over 700 years. In that time it has passed through many owners and had various changes made – all of which have made it what it is today. On my visit, current owners Peter Thorogood and Roger Linton were on hand to share some of this history as they showed me around the beautiful house and gardens.

Meeting Peter on the lovingly tended front lawns, I had my first full view of St Mary’s. Built in the 12th century by Templar Knights, the current building was thought to have been constructed in 1470 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and founder of Magdalen College, Oxford.

Since that time it has passed though many hands. One of the long standing inhabitants was Miss Dorothy Ellis who saved St Mary’s from demolition and cared for the house for over 35 years, before being forced to sell the house due to old age and ill health. Before Peter brought the house in 1984, it was briefly owned by Dr Paul Smart who kept it open to the public and also displayed a large collection of butterflies. Sadly, due to economic pressures, Dr Smart and his family were forced to sell up in 1983 and the house remained empty for over a year.

Roger soon joined Peter as joint owner, both gentlemen having family histories that go back many years connecting them to the house and the local area.

With much determination and help, Peter and Roger have worked tirelessly over the last 30 years to make St Mary’s what it is today. Roger has redesigned many areas of the gardens, some of which were wilderness on his arrival.

Peter has spent countless hours researching and archiving documents and recording historical information.

With so much of the old house brought back to life, and the gardens re-sculptured, I was really excited to get my first glimpse inside St Mary’s. We entered via the hall which used to be the Pilgrim Inn refectory (1450-1470). In the 16th century, a wall was put in dividing the hall into two rooms.

The other room is now a sitting room containing some loved and cherished items of Peter and Roger’s including Peter’s childhood teddy bear!

We moved through the downstairs rooms. I was so caught up in the stories of what I was seeing, I haven’t not noted down as much as I should but in all honesty, my words would not do the gentlemen’s stories justice. The knowledge and passion that was evident kept me asking more and more questions and being fascinated by the facts and history given back.

by Ginette Stevens

St Mary’s is a family house. Peter and Roger use the rooms on a daily basis and friends and family stay in the rooms I viewed. Limited opening times (May to September) allows restoration to continue uninterrupted. When the house is open, you are welcomed personally and taken on a tour around the house. No system based walk-through here!

Of course, Peter and Roger are unable to do all this themselves. They are backed by a strong and devoted team of volunteers called the Friends of St Mary’s. Formed in April 1991, many of the original members still take an active part in helping to look after the house. This could be volunteering on open days, fund raising or helping in the office. The Friends are always looking out for new recruits, so please do contact St Mary’s should you be able to offer some help.

Although I cannot go into the marvels of all the rooms (and each one is marvellous), I can say that behind a false wall lies the most beautiful Music Room I think I have ever seen.

Peter laughed as I took a sharp intake of breath as I entered.

Apparently, this is the normal reaction from people. Peter, who is a well-known composer and accomplished piano player, has re-created a by-gone age atmosphere and poetry, recitals and plays have all been held here as well as concerts.

The Music Room is a unique place for a wedding or special event and has doors opening directly onto the gardens for an extra special venue. And into the gardens is where we were heading next. Another surprise for me!

I thought that St Mary’s had some pretty gardens that I had spied over the wall when I had ridden past. What I was not aware of was the size and originality of the whole of the grounds. There are 4.5 acres in total. Walking from the formal gardens, you move into another world completely.

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poetry garden, a new oak tree (from the original tree which fell in the recent high winds), a rural museum and a work in progress woodland walk to name but a few of the delights.There is also a newly furnished tea room (only for the use of people visiting St Mary’s House and Gardens) and small shop.

As Peter and I took a rest in the poetry garden, I asked how work was going to continue should he and Roger ever retire. He explained that they had founded the Waynflete Heritage Trust in 1996. St Mary’s has been willed to the Trust together with its family furniture, archives, special collections and historic memorabilia, so that future generations can benefit.

Peter and Roger are an inspiration. They have dedicated their later adult lives to restoring St Mary’s. I felt honoured to have met them and been allowed to spend three hours in their company. They are gentlemen through and through and both deserve the MBEs awarded to them in 2006. A special mention also goes to all the Friends of St Marys whose help is invaluable in so many ways.

Teachers – this would make a wonderful school trip for your pupils and is something Peter and Roger actively encourage. There is ample parking for coaches and cars alike.

Wondering what to get as a gift for a family member or

friend? How about a gift token? Entry is only £8.50 for the House and Gardens, concessions £7.50. For a group booking, please email or call and speak to a member of the team.

I came away feeling a sense of awe at this gem which is right on our door step. I also came away with several books (two of which were written by Peter who kindly signed one for me), and a gift token for my father in law’s 70th birthday present – a tour and tea for two which I know he and his wife will thoroughly enjoy.

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Following the great success of the Food & Drink Festival staged within the Steyning District last year, the Steyning & District Community Partnership Visitors & Tourism Group is really happy to announce that they are up and running for their second event, which will be staged from 6th September to 5th October 2014.

To whet your appetite re events that are in store, eight eating spots within Steyning & District have agreed to house a BREAKFAST for St. BARNABAS. This will entail each establishment presenting their own special Festival Breakfast on one Saturday or Sunday during September/October. For each breakfast sold, they will donate £1 to St. Barnabas.

The venues supporting this superb charity event are: Chez Joel, Chequer Inn, Cobblestone Tea House, Steyning Tea Rooms, Springwells & Sussex Produce Café, – all located in Steyning – plus The Old Tollgate Restaurant & Hotel and Castle Inn, both in Bramber. Alderwood Ponds are holding an Open Day for St. Barnabas.

At the September Farmers Market unique cooking demonstrations will take place using ingredients taken from stalls of the day, the fabulous stalls of local produce will be on show. Other events taking place are: Pick It Cook It days, Farm Walks & Cream Teas (taking place at Daylands Farm) Pubs & Breweries of Steyning Walk, Tea Time Treats & Etiquette at The Cobblestone Tea House; Adur Brewery Tour; Afternoon Teas at The Old Tollgate Restaurant & Hotel; Open Day at Artisan Bakehouse - Sample handmade bread, light lunches & teas; Steyning Museum will be presenting an exhibition entitled: “Coping with the Great War” featuring how our local farming community coped with shortages of labour etc.; Dig For Victory Dinner – staged at four local eateries and supporting

Age UK; Supper with Mary Berry – A tutored tasting & tour of the Wiston Estate Vineyard & Winery and finally, a South Downs National Park Walk - The majority of these events require prior booking or ticket purchase in advance.

Along with the events, special offers from local businesses are awesome, with the following participating: Adur Valley Brewery, Alderwood Ponds, Chequer Inn, Chez Joel, Cobblestone Tea House, Farmers Market Stall Holders, Green & Healthy, Hut Stuff, Kate’s Cookhouse Cookery Courses, Morgan’s Fishmongers, Old Tollgate Restaurant & Hotel, Pick It Cook It at Daylands Farm, Palace of Pooch, St. Mary’s House & Gardens, Springs Smoked Salmon, Steyning Butchers, Steyning Tea Rooms, The Artisan Bakehouse, The Co-Operative Food Steyning, The Fountain, The Fox, The Sussex Produce Café, The Sussex Produce Company, The Rising Sun, The Little Sweetshop, The Old Tollgate, The Star Inn, The White Horse, Tottington Manor, Truffles & Wiston Granary. All offers require the presentation of the official Festival programme when claiming discount, free gift, etc. – so you will need to get hold of one of these guides.

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Tried & Tested with Leigh Till This month I tried something a bit different, I have been suffering with painful, diagnosed carpal tunnel in my wrists. A friend recommended acupuncture, I had heard that this can be quite painful but actually I found it to be an incredibly relaxing and effective form of treatment. I will be revisiting Leigh for a follow up treatment but in the meantime let me introduce you to him and tell you about my treatment.

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ased in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, Leigh offers professional Traditional Chinese medical therapies for clients in South East England. He developed his interest in healing and physical therapies whilst training to be a martial arts teacher, a fascination with traditional Chinese medicine was born. He has studied Chinese medical theory both in the UK and China, under many top teachers, Doctors and masters, and worked extensively within this field including at the highly acclaimed Institute of Chinese Medicine, London – where he held clinics for Tui Na therapy and Acupuncture, for members of the public. His love for what he does shows and I found Leigh incredibly interesting and knowledgeable. I could literally have sat for hours asking him about his amazing experiences whilst learning his studies of traditional Chinese medicine. He is a very approachable and friendly therapist who genuinely aims to improve the lives of those he treats, drawing from his own experience, together with the great knowledge taught to him by his teachers, and this shows in his work.

Over the years he has developed his unique approach, combining the very best of Eastern and Western mind body therapy. For thousands of years Traditional medicine has been the treasure of Chinese culture, recent popularity in these ancient healing arts has been fuelled by the desire for an alternative health approach. Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on the principles of maintaining natural balance within ourselves, when this balance is disrupted then it may have a positive or negative effect on ones well being.

Traditional acupuncturists believe that the underlying principle of treatment is that illness and pain occur when the body’s qi, or vital energy, cannot flow freely. There can be many reasons for this; emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, infection or injury is among the most common. By inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points, a traditional acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the free flow of qi to restore balance and trigger the body’s natural healing response. To obtain a therapeutic response, needles are manipulated until the patient feels a light distending, cramping, warmth, or tingling around the insertion site.

Sometimes these sensations are felt to travel along pathways in the body. The sensation typically subsides within seconds, but may be further re-enforced through manual or electrical stimulation of needles.

Leigh went through my health history with me, we looked at the problem area and discussed symptoms, and he checked my pulse and tongue, which give important clues to the patient’s overall health status according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. This information gathered is then used to reach a diagnosis and he worked out the treatment applicable to me. I lay very comfortably on the treatment table and he inserted the needles in the specified areas, incidentally the needles are very different from hypodermic needles, they are twenty times smaller and generally painless. I literally had pretty much no sensation of the acupuncture needle insertion at all. The needles were then manipulated for a few seconds to produce the therapeutic stimulus, and then were left while I lay quietly for about half an hour and practically fell asleep! Leigh also gave me a supplementary Chinese medical massage to help with tension reduction, and this can be very helpful for many things including pain reduction, Recovery from fatigue, Back injury and nerve damage. The treatment is generally around 90 minutes including the consultation.

Leigh’s pricing is incredibly reasonable and within budget.

Having also trained to degree level in Sports Science and worked in exercise rehabilitation, his continued professional development has involved studies in the U.K, Europe, China and Thailand, including professional training in, T.C.M, & Tui Na, Traditional Chinese Herbal therapy, Advanced Acupuncture, Sports Massage and Rehabilitation, Shiatsu, Thai massage and Patterns of Physical Transformation. He also teaches regular courses Traditional Specialised spinal acupuncture Auricular acupuncture Chinese medical theory and Chinese Herbalism Tui Na, (Chinese massage and Physiotherapy), Qi Gong Tui Na, (Traditional Taoist healing).

I highly recommend Leigh and will be revisiting for some more acupuncture and will definitely be looking to join one of the many classes held in his garden oasis of a classroom in his garden. His premises are calm and serene and perfectly situated in Shoreham within easy reach! Please visit his website for more details. www.leightill.co.uk Tel: 07855 677796 Email: info@leightill.co.uk

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We currently stock a massive new range of fantastic mature Fargesia Bamboos, Olive Trees and Japanese Maples. Come down to Big Plant Nursery and have a look for yourself!

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As an independent funeral celebrant, I conduct Celebration of Life ceremonies reflecting the life, values and wishes of the deceased. They also fulfil the needs of the people closest to them and meet the expectations of everyone attending the ceremony.

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