Village Living Issue 72 September 2015

Village LIVING

FREE l September 2015

Lifestyle | Community | Business

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

BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER SUMMER FUN!

VL MEETS

Your Local Head Teachers

Contents

Village LIVING

FREE ● September 2015

Lifestyle | Community | Business

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Diary

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Recipe – Honey & Ginger Mojitos!

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Introducing Marcus at Vapor

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The Steyning Safari Supper

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

BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER SUMMER FUN!

16-17 Meet the local heads from four of our primary and secondary schools

VL MEETS

Your Local Head Teachers

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Pets

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Trade/Home/Cars

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Public Services 7

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4 • VILLAGE DIARY

Village Diary

Village Diary is a great way to publicise an event in your village. Email katievillagelivingmagazine@gmail.com with your listings. Don’t forget to visit www.villagelivingmagazine.co.uk for more diary dates!

MARKETS Shoreham – 2nd Sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. East Street Shoreham has a market every Wednesday morning at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. 9 am – 12.15 pm 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 CHESTNUT HOUSE SAFARI SUPPER 70’s Themed Food. 70’s dress is optional but it would be very welcome... so have fun ‘getting the Abba/Power Dressing/Hippie ‘look’ again for one night and join us down memory lane!

The four Steyning eateries are again being very supportive and generous with their help for this fun ‘moving’ 3 Course dinner in one evening up the High Street and we thank them

all. An evening like the Safari Supper can continue to help raise funds for Chestnut Tree House, such a worthwhile local children’s charity, who have to find over £3Million a year to provide vital care services. Attaching CTH info to include if possible as explains much better than me!

Website: www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk We are always looking for new volunteers for events such as the Safari Supper. Please contact: Carolyn: css1977@live.co.uk or Barbara: banoffeebabs@hotmail.co.uk for further details.

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 11.00AM Friends of Shoreham Beach (FOSBwww.fosbeach.com) Beach Clean To start at Shingle Road at 11am to coincide with the Marine Conservation Society Beach Clean Weekend.

This is theAnnual Beach Clean/Survey organised by the MCS to assess the state of the nation’s beaches. Wear suitable clothing, footwear and gloves. Litter pickers and bags provided.

MODEL XP Model XP launches this September at Hobjoins Barn a 16th century location in Steyning. A champagne reception will open an evening Soiree raising funds for St. Barnabas House hospice with canapés, a catwalk show, live auction and demonstrations. Tickets £12.50 available from Bloomsbury Studio, The Barn, Newmans Gardens, Steyning, BN44 3RN. Model XP is an international model experience run by well know fashion and photographic model Debby Holmes who at the age of 16 started her journey as both a catwalk and photographic model. As well as dancing with the famous Bluebells at the Lido in Paris, Debby was signed with the VOGUE agency and started to work with leading fashion houses – Jaegar, Dereta, Cerruti, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Karl Lagerfeld, Pierre Cardin, Valentino and more. Later she went on to own her own model agencies with branches in Regent St. London, Guildford, Brighton and Southhampton.

Model XP invites individuals to experience a day in the life of a model. Solo, double or group shoots take place in our West Sussex studio. Professional make up artists, stylists and photographers make this a unique opportunity to attain beautiful photographs under the guidance and expertise of industry professionals. Available for individuals, birthday presents and parties.

Contact Debby for more information: contact@modelxp.net or visit our website www.modelxp.net

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Thanks to Steyning Food & Drink Festival for images

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

Welcome to September!

H

ope that wherever you are and whatever you are doing you have had a lovely summer. This month we have lots of people for you to meet including Igor at Dandylion

in Steyning, Marcus from Vapor in Worthing, a double page feature introducing four local school heads in our area, a fabulous treatment with Amy at Little Beauty in Shoreham to feed back on, a great article from Karen Burge and a recipe from food Blogging sensation Dominic at Belleau Kitchen,plus details on the Chestnut House Food Safari happening within the Steyning Food Festival.

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Copy deadline is July 10th for the August issue.

Please mention Village Living when responding to an advert.

Introducing plenty of new advertisers this month there is definitely something for everyone this month! Please make sure you send your diary listings through to katievillagelivingmagazine@gmail.com as always unfortunately we cannot guarantee their placing but we will do our best... look out for our October issue which will be out at the end of the month, we have a great competition giving away a fantastic Mum’s School Year Diary from those lovely ladies at Mum’s Office!

EMAIL ME: katie@village-living-magazine.co.uk Keep up with Village Living on Facebook – www.facebook.com/ VillageLivingMagazineUK Skype us on VillagelivingUK

Wishing you all a lovely September, and Good Luck to everyone starting primary/secondary/sixth form/ college/uni/a new school year! Lots of love...

Katie & Michelle x

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7 • HD BROWS

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Morag Bouterse is a qualifiedAvailable Homeopath and Colonic Hydrotherapist, Barn, Newmans Gardens, Steyning BN44 3RN andThepractices at The Bloomsbury Clinic & Studio in Steyning.

Call 01903 879 721 / 07511 659 496 tel: 07813 158445

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9 • BELLEAU KITCHEN

Honey & Ginger Mojito I find that the key to making good cocktails is to have some basic ingredients and equipment items in your store cupboard just like you do with your everyday cooking...

As well as the obvious such as a cocktail shaker, a muddler and a bar spoon you will also need something sweet, something sour and something strong... a good quality sugar syrup is essential... this doesn’t have to be a fancy shop-bought product, it could be maple syrup, honey or simply 2 parts sugar dissolved into 1 part water. Lemons or limes for the sour and of course a nice dash of something alcoholic works well in most cocktails... oh and a good supply of ice!

Here’s my riff on the classic Mojito using two of my favourite ingredients; honey and ginger!

PER GLASS:

You will need a tall glass or jam jar, something

50ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold

to bash the mint and ginger with such as a

Half a lime cut into wedges 2 teaspoons honey 100ml ginger beer 1 sprig mint (a few leaves) 1/2 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger – peeled Plenty of crushed ice

muddler or pestle and a long spoon for twizzling.

Place the mint, 3 wedges of lime, honey and ginger in the bottom of the glass and bash with your muddler until the lime is crushed and the ginger is bruised.

Add the rum and bash it all together again then add the ice and top with ginger beer... use the long spoon to twizzle the ingredients together.

Serve with a fresh wedge of lime and a garnish of mint.

See more at: http://www.belleaukitchen.com/p/random-recipes.html#sthash.wTp9RVbc.dpuf

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Mindful Moments Sussex

8 week courses Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Annie Jackson Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8 week courses with Annie Jackson

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8 week courses with Annie Jackson

Wednesday evenings 7pm- 9pm, starting 9th September

Hatha Yoga is the ‘Yoga of Energy’. When practiced regularly the method of Yoga aids good posture, strength, alignment and muscle tone. I hope that with my help you can work towards a fitter, healthier lifestyle.

Tuesdays @ West St Loft, Shoreham, BN43 5WG Beginners 6pm-7.30pm Intermediates 7.45pm-8.45pm £8 per class, please drop in or book a session:

St Peters Primary School, Sullington Way, Shoreham, BN43 6PJ.

Tuesday mornings 11am -1pm, starting 15th September Wiston Village Hall, Steyning Road(A283), Wiston, BN44 3DD.

Wednesday evenings 7pm- 9pm, starting 4th November

St Peters Primary School, Sullington Way, Shoreham, BN43 6PJ.

Tuesday mornings 11am -1pm, starting 19th January 2016 Washington Village Hall, School Lane, Washington, RH20 4AP.

07732804732 karina@karinamillsyoga.co.uk karinamillsyoga.co.uk

What happened to your Dreams?

If life isn’t quite what you hoped for, or you need to discover your passion and purpose, let me put you back on track.

If you’re struggling with a goal, I can help you take the next steps.

Contact me and we’ll arrange a conversation.

Karen@karenjburge.com

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Tel: E-mail: Web:

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Is your garden looking tired?

Thinking of changing it but don’t know where to start?

Design your dream space in just ten weeks with the help of an award - winning garden designer and experienced tutor, and produce a final design plan - ready to build.

Cost: £200 for 10 weeks. Village Hall venues: Storrington: Mondays 5th October - 7th December 9.30 -12.30 Henfield: Fridays 2nd October - 4th December 9.30 - 12.30 For further course details: T: 01903 745516 E: info@youcandocourses.com W: www.youcandocourses.com

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Hardy exotic plants Architectural trees Bamboos Japanese maples Olive specialist

Friendly, expert advice

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13 • VAPORS E-CIGARETTES

VAPORSWORTHING Vapors, an authorised stockist of Totally Wicked premier electronic cigarettes and e-liquids, have opened in Worthing. Totally Wicked, established in 2008, are one of the founding fathers of the rapidly growing e-cigarette market and are widely regarded as the premier brand of choice and quality. They were the first to manufacture their own range of electronic cigarettes here in the UK, along with their premier ranges of British and American made premier e-liquids.

Marcus French, the independent local retailer says, “The response from our customers could not be better.

We specialise in only the finest liquids, tanks, mods and kits direct from Totally Wicked, a pioneer within the vaping community.”

He himself gave up smoking two years ago after smoking 30 a day for decades. ”I feel great,” he says.

“Not only are there health benefits to giving up smoking, but it’s such an expensive habit – in excess of £3,000 a year if you smoke 20 a day. Vaping costs compare to around £450 a year. We are finding that people who have given up smoking, or trying to, are coming in because they realise the benefits of these remarkable products.”

He continues, “We understand the concerns of our customers, and take time to discuss their options, explain how the individual products work and make suitable recommendations. With smoking it is not simply the nicotine, but also the ritual and habit that comes with it. Electronic cigarettes address these issues without the risks associated with conventional cigarettes. I couldn’t imagine myself smoking now, and I can’t recommend these products enough” Vapors stock a wide range of electronic cigarettes, catering for people wanting to make the switch from tobacco, to the well-versed vaper seeking out the

latest gadgets and cutting edge technology, such as temperature control devices. Their e-liquids are manufactured in the UK and US under strict controls using the highest-grade ingredients in clean room laboratory conditions by skilled mixologists.

The e-liquid ranges come in over 100 flavours and with varying strengths of nicotine, including zero. The Red Label range boast favourites such as Sex on the Beach, Columbia Coffee, Banana, Tutti Frutti and Ice Menthol; the Retro range hosts a blast from the past with old familiar tuck shop flavours such as Rhubarb & Custard, Sherbet Lemon and Mint Humbug.

Other ranges include Titan, featuring the more traditional flavours like American Red Tobacco, Cola, Red Cow, Old English Tobacco and Wicked Cherry Pipe; the US manufactured Patriot Range with its distinctive North American roots and the new Odyssey range, which has menthol bases and some core fruit flavours too: Absolute Absinthe, for example, Cherry Supreme, Very Berry and Forest Glacier. A selection of e-liquids and devices are available to try in-store.

Vapors is at 16 Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 3ED,

by Steyne Gardens.

Open 7 days a week (Mon to Fri 9.30am - 7pm / Sat 9.30am – 5.30pm / Sun 11am – 3pm). Free one hour parking bays are located in surrounding roads.

Phone 01903 214983, email info@vapors-ecigs.co.uk or visit vaporsecigs.co.uk.

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How to be Happy – September Here in Britain, the 1st of September is officially classed as the beginning of autumn by weather reporters. That’s it, pack away the summer clothes, the summer is over.

The children go back to school, various classes start, the shops are filling with grey and brown clothes, and the blackberries are rapidly ripening. For many it feels more like the beginning of a year than January 1st does. As we face this mini start in the year, I have a question...

Are you enough? Enough for what? you ask. Enough to be a good person, enough to be a wonderful parent, a great friend, an excellent employer, or loving son or daughter.

Are you enough, or do you feel you are inadequate?

I was listening to a story the other evening about a famous and very wealthy actor living in Los Angeles (I guess there are a lot of those!). He had flashy cars in the drive, a beautiful mansion and had been married 4 times. However, he hated his house and neighbours, his wives had been a disappointment to him and he saw his BAFTA as a curse. It transpired that as a child in a poor family, his mother worked long hours and he every night, had to cook his Dad his dinner. His father never shared the food, or thanked him, in fact he treated him worse than the dog. Children are programmed to idolize their parents, that’s normal. So of course he blamed himself for his fathers behaviour, believing he was “not enough”.

He grew up feeling this deep inside. As an adult he was still trying to prove himself worthy to everyone, by surrounding himself with people or possessions that would never satisfy him. The film company he worked for eventually thrust a life coach upon him who learnt his story and saw the problem. Once he understood, and learnt to accept that he was enough, he started to live a more normal life and experience true happiness.

We all go through times of feeling inadequate and we need to remind ourselves that actually, we are enough. To be happy, we need to know that. Here’s something to try for a month. Write on your bathroom mirror “I am enough”. Put it as a reminder on your ‘phone, stick it on the fridge or car dashboard, “I am enough”, and see how it affects you. If you have teenagers, they especially need this. They’ll protest of course, but you could challenge them to try it for a month.

We are all amazing, unique human beings. We are powerful and capable of so much. We are certainly enough, we just forget sometimes. If you need a little reminder, give yourself a hug and say “I am enough”. I’d love to hear how that feels.

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A fun inclusive 3 course meal, with drinks, allowing you to enjoy the ambiance and cuisine of some of Steyning’s favourite restaurants, in one meal!

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The Steyning Friends of Chestnut Tree House, the children’s hospice for Sussex, invite you to…

16 • MEET THE HEAD TEACHERS

Meet the...

Head Teachers

As its back to school time, we thought it might be interesting to meet and ask a few of our local headteachers some questions. Introducing Shoreham College, St Peters Primary Shoreham, Steyning Grammar, and Shoreham Academy.

St Peters Primary

Shoreham Academy

Mrs Kate Crees

Mr Jim Coupe

www.stpeterscatholicprimary.com 01273 454066

www.shoreham-academy.org 01273 274100

If you weren’t a teacher what would you be?

I have no idea really. It is hard to say what I would be.

There are lots of things that I would have liked to be, whether I would have had the skills or not is debatable!

I would have loved to have worked in a museum or made props and models for films. It sounds like a cliché, but teaching is in my blood. Both my parents were, and quite a few family members still are.

What was your favourite subject at school?

Maths was my favourite and my main subject at university.

I also have a real passion for science which I have been able to develop in post graduate study and research.

Name your favourite book and film, and why?

The original Brighton Rock. I wasn’t too keen on the new one. I love the book and the original does it justice.

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom – each time I lend it out, I end up replacing it as I never get it back. It is inspirational and I wouldn’t wish to do it an injustice by trying to explain why.

What is the one main thing that makes you proud to be head of your school?

The children. They amaze us all. Working with them is a huge responsibility but extremely rewarding.

With the new school year starting in September, what are you and your team particularly looking forward to?

We are looking forwards to working together as a new team to do the very best we can for the children. The staff is excited at the prospect of working with new colleagues and new reception children.

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If you weren’t a teacher what would you be?

Either a doctor or a builder… both focus on reconstruction and renewal!

What was your favourite subject at school?

History – my teacher inspired me to study history and join the profession.

Name your favourite book and film, and why?

Book – Catcher in the Rye by JD Sallinger, film, The Shawshank Redemption. Both are great stories with interesting characters.

What is the one main thing that makes you proud to be head of your school?

The amazing people, adults and students, that I work with every day. It is a real privilege to be a head teacher.

With the new school year starting in September, what are you and your team particularly looking forward to?

Getting to know a great new bunch of students in Year 7 and in the sixth form.

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17 • MEET THE HEAD TEACHERS

Shoreham College

Steyning Grammar

Mr Taylor-West

Nick Wergan

www.shorehamcollege.co.uk 01273 592681

www.sgs.uk.net 01903 814555

If you weren’t a teacher what would you be?

‘That’s a tricky question. Life is full of opportunities.

My passions are theology and philosophy and working in academics at university does appeal to me. On the other hand, I love writing and am currently working on film scripts too.’

If you weren’t a teacher what would you be?

I think being a Headteacher is one of the best jobs you can have, but when I was younger I wanted to be a doctor, or a foreign news correspondent. My careers advisor at school recommended forestry or the military – great jobs but I’ve always suspected they had the wrong student in mind.

What was your favourite subject at school?

‘There were several. English, History and Politics were central to me. I did A-levels in all three and loved the courses very much. I suspect I would have studied anthropology at school, had it existed.’

Name your favourite book and film, and why? ‘ I love so many good books but, if pushed, Wuthering Heights stands high on my list. Its intensity, its vivid setting and the characters in it still fascinate me today; I read it when I was thirteen. There are many good films to see but certainly one of the top on the list would be Schindler’s List. It’s a tough piece to watch, but I find the story of Oscar Schindler’s moral courage utterly inspirational.’

What is the one main thing that makes you proud to be head of your school?

‘The pupils, every day. A school is about the girls and boys and seeing them grow and develop together as people. When I see a year 3 pupil who shows me a maths fraction they’ve successfully completed, or a Year 10 receives an essay prize – when I see a pupil stand up and sing on stage, whether they are pitch perfect or not, and glow with a sense of achievement – that’s when I feel proud to be a head and to be given the opportunity to work with them.’

With the new school year starting in September, what are you and your team particularly looking forward to?

‘We are looking forward to seeing more and more people come through our door to see what we do here.

We are capturing people’s interest. June was very busy with prospective parents and I would encourage people to come and see what we have to offer. It’s a little bit different to the state sector and the public schools.

We are Shoreham College.’

What was your favourite subject at school?

I really liked Maths and Science, but most of all I love understanding the power of language and communication and disappearing into a great book, so English was my favourite and is the subject I now teach.

Name your favourite book and film, and why?

The film is easy, I love all the Bourne Identity films; I like tense, grip-the-edge-of-your-seat, action thrillers, and can watch the Jason Bourne films again and again. The book is harder, as I always have several on the go at one time.

Bruce Chatwin’s ‘The Songlines’ has always been a favourite, but this year I reread the great American novelist John Williams’ ‘Stoner’ and cannot get it out of my head; so sad but hauntingly brilliant characterisation.

What is the one main thing that makes you proud to be head of your school?

I am incredibly proud of our school and our unique ‘Steyning Family’; we have dedicated staff and really supportive parents, and a great day and boarding provision.

If I had to choose one thing it would be our students – they are superb: positive, engaging and determined to be ‘the best they can be’. They inspire me every day.

With the new school year starting in September, what are you and your team particularly looking forward to?

It is always great welcoming in our new students into year 7, 9 and 12, and our new students into Boarding, and seeing current students step up to our expectations of their new year group. This year is exciting as we really embed learning characteristics at the core of our school for our ‘journey to excellence’; we believe our students can achieve anything they want if they believe in themselves, get great teaching and support, and practice purposefully; key to this is supporting their development of the grit, growth mindset, curiosity and zest needed to ‘be the best they can be’.

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Chalcraft Funeral Directors circa 1870

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Shoreham College FOR GI R LS AN D BOYS AGED 3-16

An independent day school for all abilities

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CHALLENGING, SUPPORTING AND INSPIRING,

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GIVING EVERY CHILD THE CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED There is a warm, friendly atmosphere between pupil, staff and parent.

This family environment allows my child to blossom and grow in confidence, explore and learn about the world around him.

I have never known a school that has managed to capture this unique quality before. Parent.

Limited immediate start and September 2015 places available - please call for details

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