Sussex Local Magazine - Arundel/Barnham APRIL 2023

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What’s On - April/May 2023

Event organisers please enter your event details on www.sussexlocal.net/events-add/ We regret that we cannot accept submissions by email. We take the details from our website for the magazine listings which can appear in up to all eight editions distributed to over 54,000 addresses. Charity, community and non-profit events are free of charge (subject to space). Commercial events can be listed from just £25 plus VAT which includes promotion through Facebook & Twitter. Deadline for May events to be put on website - 4th April

CHARITY

16th Apr 3:00 PM Swimming Challenge for Keep Me

Breathing Help swim 2500 lengths Arundel Lido BN18 9JG Swimmers £15 / Spectators donation keepmebreathing.com

26th Apr 10:00 AM Andy's Angels Monthly Grief Play Café, supporting children and families through grief Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Free. Kayla Shepherd 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk andysangels.org.uk

28th Apr 7:30 PM Date2Donate - find love while spreading love Meet local singles and raise money Muchos Nachos Pub Chichester PO19 8HT £5 jovita.ivinskaite@act4africa.org 07515 597297 www.meetup.com/date2donate-findlove-while-spreading-love/events/291436383/

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

1st - 10th Apr 10:00 AM Easter egg hunt Petworth House and Park GU28 9LR £3 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk 01734 220798 nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house

1st - 22nd Apr 10:00 AM Superworm Julia Donaldson's Superworm is at Wakehurst, Kew East Grinstead RH17 6TN 01444 894066 wakehurst@kew.org bit.ly/Superworm

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

1st Apr & 6th May 10:30 AM Parkinson's Support Group for sufferers and their families Washington Village Memorial Hall RH20 4AP £2 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com

3rd Apr & 1st May 8:00 PM Felpham Singles Social Club singles club for over 55's The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Free. 01243 821530 www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com

4th Apr 7:30 PM Pulborough Computer Club –How to Train a Pilot what is required to make a device to train pilots Pulborough Village Hall RH20 1LP Members £3 Guests £5 pcclub.org.uk 01798 872266 chrissie@wisborough.com

5th Apr 12:00 PM West Chiltington Probus Club lunch for retired professional or business men Roundabout Hotel RH20 2PF David 01798 812481 westchiltprobus@gmail.com

6th Apr & 4th May 6:45 PM Graphic novel book club Comic book club looking at adult graphic novels Private house Barnham PO22 0EF Free. paulw21erin@gmail.com

11th & 25th Apr 7:45 PM Grasshoppers Folk Dance Club Folk dancing St Lawrence Church Hall Goring by Sea BN12 4DG £2.50 Helen 01903 535366 hdoswell@googlemail.com

15th Apr 9:00 AM Ploughing Match & rural exhibition Vintage Tractors ploughing as they did in 1920-60 The Venue Woodmancote BN5 9BA £8 07767 621387 cebvintage@hotmail.co.uk

19th Apr 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills Women's Institute A complimentary visit to any upcoming meeting Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP Erika erikabrichta@hotmail.co.uk sullingtonwindmills.org

20th Apr 7:15 PM Worthing Speakers Club 10 year anniversary The Burlington Hotel Worthing BN11 3QL 18+ Lucinda worthingspeakers.club/ 07799 333267 worthingspeakers@gmail.com

22nd Apr 2:00 PM Storrington Bowling Club Lawn bowls Storrington Bowling Club RH20 4EE honsecstorringtonbc@gmail.com 01903 744809 www.storringtonbc.co.uk

28th Apr 7:30 PM PACT: Petworth Area Churches Together Spring Lecture How to reach those impacted by sexual exploitation St. Mary's Church Petworth GU28 0A 01798 342151 geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com www.petworthareachurchestogether.com

30th Apr 8:45 AM SADCASE Classic & Sportscar club breakfast and time admiring others cars

Pagham Beach Cafe Bognor Regis PO21 4SX

COMMUNITY

15th Apr 10:00 AM Billingshurst Macmillan Coffee Morning cakes, preserves, crafts, tombola and raffle Billingshurst Centre RH14 9EW 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

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17th Apr 6:30 PM Worthing Climate Engagement and Action XR Worthing all are welcome CREW

Worthing BN11 3AL xrworthing@protonmail.com

22nd Apr 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast - Community Event Simon Edwards talk on Christian Apologetics Chichester Park Hotel PO19 7QL

£10 immanuelchichester.com/community/mens -breakfast 07813 024585

7th May 1:00 PM The Big Coronation Lunch in Westergate Bank Holiday/Coronation lunch

Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre PO20

3YA Katherine k.jarman@aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk www.aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk/coronationlunch

COURSES & TUITION

1st Apr 9:30 AM Artists

Wildlife Painting Workshop introduction to watercolour painting RSPB Pagham Harbour PO20 7NE £35/ member £28 01243

641508 events.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour

23rd Apr & 3rd May 8:30 AM Birdsong masterclass Get to grips with The Warblers RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 members / £25.50 Non-members 01798

875851 events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

EXHIBITIONS

1st & 2nd Apr 10:00 AM Birds & Beasts: The Wild Escape prints and drawings of birds and beasts Pallant House Gallery PO19 1TJ 01234 774557 info@pallant.org.uk pallant.org.uk/

1st & 2nd Apr 10:00 AM The Sussex Guild

Contemporary Craft Show The Sussex Guild exhibition The Henfield Hall BN5 9DB £3 01273 479565 thesussexguild.co.uk/sussex-guildevents/henfield-contemporary-show/

1st Apr - 31st May 10:00 AM ‘The Magic of Middle-earth’ exhibition dedicated to the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien The Novium Museum PO19 1QH £4 adult/£12 family/£2.50 child thenovium.org

1st Apr - 5th May 10:00 AM Arundel Museum

Exhibition: Ralph Ellis - Artist and Inn Sign Designer Arundel Museum BN18 9PA £4.50

£3.50 office@arundelmuseum.org 01903

885866 www.arundelmuseum.org

4th - 8th Apr 10:00 AM Mark Munroe-Preston

“Treescapes” exhibition Colonnade House BN11

3DH colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/mark-munroe

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6th - 24th Apr 10:00 AM A Sussex Inheritance Art exhibition featuring father and son duo, The Old Workshop cafe Storrington RH20 4AE Free. 01903 745754 www.sullingtonmanorfarm.co.uk

11th - 15th Apr 10:00 AM Rosemary Jones: Fabric Printing with Linoblocks linocut printmaking Colonnade House BN11 3DH Paula paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/

12th - 14th May 6:00 PM Sussex Art Fair 2023 the works of 90 exhibitors with artwork for purchase Goodwood Racecourse PO18 0PS £6 01243 551861 fraser@sussexartfair.co.uk

22nd & 29th Apr 10:30 AM Seaside Open Studios Artists at work in studios painting, sculpting etc. The Barn Flansham PO22 8NJ Free 07743 507551 smoart@btinternet.com www.sussexartfair.co.uk

25th - 30th Apr 10:00 AM Hattie Lockhart-Smith exhibition The Ups on the Downs mixed media work Colonnade House BN11 3DH 01903 221142 colonnadehouse.co.uk

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

2nd & 16th Apr, 7th & 14th May 2:30 PM High Salvington Windmill Open Afternoon open for tours, teas, and refreshments High Salvington Windmill BN13 3AT £1 / £1 for a tour 07799 333267 highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

7th - 9th Apr 10:00 AM Arundel Castle Medieval Festival Travel back to 1216 Arundel Castle BN18 9AB £25/Child £11 01903 882173 visits@arundelcastle.org www.arundelcastle.org

22nd & 23rd Apr

9:00 AM Spring Live! 2023 The South of England Agricultural Society two-day event

South of England

Showground Ardingly RH17 6TH £13 01444 892700 seas.org.uk

7th May 2:00 PM King's Coronation Event A Family Fun Afternoon to celebrate King Charles lll’s Coronation Storrington Recreation Ground RH20 4BG 01903 746547 clerk@storringtonpc.gov.uk www.storrington-pc.gov.uk

14th May 2:30 PM National Mills Weekend Open Day High Salvington Windmill BN13 3AT open for National Mills Weekend £1 Lucinda lucindafbrooks@outlook.com

highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

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FAYRES, FETES

29th Apr 10:00 AM Pre-school Spring Fayre

Fundraiser Thakeham Pre-school RH20 3GW 01798 817437 thakehampreschool.uk.com

thakehampreschoolcommittee@outlook.com

14th May 10:00 AM The Barnham Bark Fest 10th

Anniversary Art, Crafts, Dog Show and Family

Day Barnham Community Hall PO22 0AY 01903 785166 pawspetpantry.co.uk

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12th Apr 7:30 PM Rotary Storrington Film NightMrs Harris Goes to Paris Starring Lesley Manville

Bar + Raffle Sullington Village Hall RH20 3PP £5 Ken 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com

24th Apr 7:30 PM Pulborough Film Night A Man

Called Otto 2022 Drama/Comedy staring Tom

Hanks Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF 7 Terri 01798 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

GARDENS & HORTICULTURE

1st Apr - 13th May 10:00 AM Arundel Castle's Tulip Festival Arundel Castle BN18 9AB £14 / child £6.50 01903 882173 arundelcastle.org

8th Apr 2:00 PM Findon Village Gardens

Association Spring Flower Show Findon Village Hall BN14 0TA Sally sal.evans105@gmail.com

10th Apr 10:30 AM Garden open at The Old Vicarage Washington open for the National Garden Scheme. The Old Vicarage RH20 4AS £7 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

11th Apr 2:00 PM The garden at Peelers

Retreat, Arundel open for the National Garden Scheme Peelers Retreat Arundel BN18 9EX £5 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

12th Apr 7:15 PM West Chiltington Horticultural Society talk Gardening to save time West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £3 visitors 07792 817399 westchilthortsoc.wordpress.com

16th Apr 2:00 PM Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers Garden open for the NGS Newtimber Place Hassocks BN6 9BU £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

18th Apr 2:00 PM Swathes of daffodils and magnificent views in Bignor Park Trees, shrubs and wildflower areas open for the National Garden Scheme Bignor Park Pulborough RH20 1HG £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

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Historic Be part of something

Experience 1,000 years of rural life in one remarkable site, with 40 acres and over 50 historic buildings.

Join us over the Easter holidays for a range of exciting seasonal activities, whether you are 5 or 95 there is something for the whole family to enjoy!

Visit our website for more information

Open daily from 10.30am – 6pm

19th & 26th Apr, 3rd & 10th May 2:00 PM The stunning gardens at Fittleworth House open for the National Garden Scheme Fittleworth House RH20 1JH £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

22nd Apr 11:00 AM The garden at Warnham Park, Horsham open for The National Garden Scheme Warnham Park Horsham RH12 3RP £6 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

23rd Apr 10:00 AM Arundel Castle's Plant Fairs range of locally grown and unusual plants

Arundel Castle BN18 9AB £14 / £5 Plant Fair tickets 01903 882173 www.arundelcastle.org

23rd Apr 2:00 PM Manor of Dean, Petworth open for the National Garden Scheme The Manor of Dean Petworth GU28 9AP £5 ngs.org.uk hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

30th Apr 10:30 AM The Hidden Garden, a community garden in Selsey, open for the National Garden Scheme The Hidden Garden PO20 9EH £5 01483 211535 ngs.org.uk

30th Apr 11:00 AM The beautiful garden at Denmans Garden open for the National Garden Scheme Denmans Garden Fontwell BN18 0SU £9 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

30th Apr 12:00 PM The garden at Stanley Farm

Liphook open for the NGS Stanley Farm Liphook GU30 7LW £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

30th Apr 2:00 PM Fittleworth Garden Trail

Fittleworth Village Open Gardens Fittleworth Garden Trail RH20 1JB £7 Charles 01798 865202 charles.pymble@gmail.com

1st - 21st May 9:00 AM Arundel Castle's 2023

Allium Extravaganza Arundel Castle BN18 9AB £14 £6.50 (under 5s go free) 01903 882173 visits@arundelcastle.org www.arundelcastle.org

10th & 13th May 11:00 AM Beautiful garden open at Cookscroft Earnley NGS Spring opening gardens ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-spring-gardens/ Cookscroft Chichester PO20 7JG £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

14th May 1:00 PM Visit the garden at Hammerwood House, Iping terrace surrounded by tulips and iris Hammerwood House Midhurst GU29 0PF £6 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

14th May 2:00 PM Lavant Horticultural Society Plant Sale Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0BA Free. Susan J Jackson suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk

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14th May 2:00 PM The National Garden Scheme: Champs Hill Coldwaltham Far-reaching views across to South Downs Champs Hill Pulborough RH20 1LY £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

Every Thurs 10:30 AM The Old Vicarage The Street, Washington open for The National Garden Scheme The Old Vicarage Washington, RH20 4AS £7 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

MUSIC

1st Apr 7:30 PM Classical guitar concert featuring Serenata Guitar Trio A chance to hear three classical-Spanish guitars Regis School of Music PO21 1ER £15 / Members £10 01243

866462 recital@tiscali.co.uk westsussexguitar.org

1st Apr 7:30 PM Music for Passiontide baroque music, featuring Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield RH17 5JZ £15 / Child £5 Martin sussexstring4tet@btinternet.com sussexstringquartet.com

2nd Apr 3:00 PM Maya Irgalina at The International Interview Concerts @rtsspaces@sionschool Worthing BN11 4BL £14 / £2 facebook.com/TheInterviewConcerts interviewconcerts@gmail.com

14th Apr 7:00 PM Taylor Maid Concert

Storrington & Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £13 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com/

15th Apr 7:00 PM The Leconfield Singers 10th Anniversary Spring Concert choral music concert with orchestra and soloists Arundel Cathedral BN18 9AY £15-30 info@leconfieldsingers.co.uk www.leconfieldsingers.co.uk/events

20th Apr 7:30 PM Evening of Dixieland and Traditional Jazz with the Featherstone Jazz Five DRNK Coffee House, Lancing Manor Leisure Estate BN15 0PH Derek 01903 249900 dglittle@ntlworld.com

22nd Apr 6:00 PM St

George's Eve Piano

Recital by Vasilis Rakitzis

St George's Church

Trotton GU31 5EN £12

Amanda amandatownshend@gmail.com

SALES & MARKETS

1st Apr 10:00 AM Cinnamon Trust Easter Fair cafe, gifts and goodies Findon Village Hall BN14 OTA £3 Maggie Martin 07544 572702 maggiemartin8@googlemail.com

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15th Apr 9:00 AM Arundel Farmers Market local growers, bakers, meat, poultry, flowers, plants and food and drink makers Arundel BN18 9AA www.arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk

15th Apr 10:15 AM Junktique, Collectables & Clutter Sale Indoor sale of a range of items West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £1 Carol 01798 813608 / Brenda 01798 813712 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com

22nd Apr 9:00 AM Pulborough Farmers Market Eggs, bread, home made cakes, crafts plus cafe Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF Terri Ashpool 01798 848039 terriashpool@uwclub.net

29th Apr 9:30 AM Cheeki Monkeys Big Baby & Childrens market Buy or sell toys, equipment or clothes The Shoreham Centre BN43 5WU £1.50 www.facebook.com/Cheeki-Monkeys-BrightonBN2-and-Shoreham-by-Sea-107135655022217

7th May 9:00 AM Annual Sussex Car and Motorcycle Jumble Stalls and Vintage/Classic Cars display Worthing Rugby Club BN16 4AX £2 07760 793912 sheilahall22@hotmail.com

Every Fri 9:45 AM Storrington Community Market cakes, biscuits, preserves, eggs, fruit, & veg Katie 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com

SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT

1st Apr 7:00 PM 80s night in aid of Wolfram Syndrome charity event with 80's electro pop from Synthony 101 The Factory Live BN14 8BX £15 Tracy admin@wolframsyndrome.co.uk www.wolframsyndrome.co.uk

21st Apr 7:30 PM Murder, Mystery and Mayhem – a Forensic Fundraiser with 4Sight Vision Support with a meal Church of the Good Shepherd Shoreham BN43 5LF £15 01243 828555 www.4sight.org.uk/murder-mystery-23/ fundraising@4sight.org.uk

SPIRITUALIST

28th Apr 7:00 PM Angel in Blue Monthly Medium Event Different medium each month Storrington Village Hall RH16 8DZ £6 07713 769978 vharber@btinternet.com

TALKS

4th Apr 2:00 PM Arts Society West Sussex Talk on life and times of ‘Charlemagne’ Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1EJ Guests £7 01903 411086 westsussex@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietywestsussex.org

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4th Apr 7:30 PM Heads to Tails talk by ex primary school headteacher Storrington Museum RH20

4LL £8 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com

4th Apr 7:30 PM A talk on Georg Jensen, Danish Silversmith Field Place Worthing BN13 1NP

£7.50 worthingantiqueclub.com 07984 403890 worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk

5th Apr 10:00 AM

Reading old handwriting get started with family and history research West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD

£7.50 / £6.50 members westsussex.gov.uk/ro

01243 753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

5th Apr 2:00 PM Rudyard Kipling - Travels in Rajasthan by Elizabeth Merry Boxgrove Village

Hall PO18 OEE £8 visitors, £2 students 023 9241 3664 infochichesterlitsoc@gmail.com www.chichesterliterarysociety.org

5th Apr 5:00 PM Fear, Fantasy and the Catholic Past in Sussex 19th-Century Sussex Oxfam

Bookshop Chichester PO19 6PE £5 01243 816235 m.leeson@chi.ac.uk oxfam.org.uk/ shops/oxfam-bookshop-chichester

12th Apr 7:30 AM Lavant Horticultural Society

Talk by Steve Edney Lavant Memorial Hall PO18 0PA Non-members £3 Susan 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk

15th - 19th Apr 10:00 AM Art workshop and book signing raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support Hobbycraft, Haskins Garden Centre BN16 4BD Christine cforbesweb@gmail.com

17th Apr 10:00 AM The Arts Society SteyningApril Talk Pop Art and Consumer Culture The Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ £10 visitors steyning@theartssociety.org

www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk

18th Apr 2:00 PM Sussex industrial history in Midhurst: A different perspective Talk by Dr Geoffrey Mead Methodist Church Hall Midhurst GU29 9DU £2 members, £3 visitors Carol 01730 816101 midhurstu3a@gmail.com www.u3asites.org.uk/midhurst

25th Apr 7:00 PM Building-by-the-Sea An architectural history of the seaside West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £8 / £5 online record.office@westsussex.gov.uk 01243 753602 westsussex.gov.uk/ro

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Safe Hands

Independently owned Funeral Directors in Storrington, bringing the best care and value, with kindness and compassion to families across Sussex and beyond. Visit us in our modern, inviting premises and we can chat through your options and discuss your wishes, allowing you to make choices that feel right for you.

We offer a choice of funerals to suit every need and circumstance from £1,495 fully inclusive.

You’re in safe hands…

Always available when you need us, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Penny Strachan Funeral Director

26th Apr 7:15 PM An evening with my father's (Derek Cross) slides London Midland Railway journey 19581968 Bassil Shippam

Centre PO19 7LG £3 07403 885061 rcts.org.uk/branches/branch-chr-chichester

27th Apr 6:00 PM A History of Cataract Surgery cataract surgery and lens technology development Bassil Shippam Centre PO19 7LG booking@talksatsix.co.uk talksatsix.co.uk

2nd May 7:30 PM A Talk by Lars Tharp (BBC's Antique Roadshow) Field Place Worthing BN13 1NP £7.50 worthingantiqueclub.com 07984 403890 worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk

3rd May 10:00 AM Old photographs: how to identify, date and care for them get started with family and history research West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £7.50/£6.50 members 01243 753602 www.westsussex.gov.uk

10th May 5:30 PM ‘Romantic Venice’, Dr Miles Leeson Oxfam Bookshop Chichester PO19 1HS £5 m.leeson@chi.ac.uk oxfam.org.uk/shops/ oxfam-bookshop-chichester/ 01243 816235

THEATRE

26th - 29th Apr 7:30 PM The Thrill Of Love by Amanda Whittington story of the last women to be hung in Britain Barn Theatre Southwick BN42 4TE £12 info@southwickplayers.org.uk 0333 666 3366 www.southwickplayers.org.uk

28th Apr - 20th May 10:18 AM The Vortex a troubled mother and son in the 1920s.

Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk cft.org.uk

WALKS

7th, 10th & 22nd Apr & 6th May 10:30 AM Reptile safari at RSPB Pulborough Brooks WF17 0EE £12.50 members / £15.50 for non-members

lydia.fletcher@rspb.org.uk 01798 875851 events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

14 May 1:00 PM Arundel Castle Park Walk

Arundel Castle Estate Park BN18 9AU £5 £2 The Sussex Snowdrop Trust 01243 572433

www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com

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"Anything Goes" - delightful musical

BROS Musical Productions return with a big Broadway spectacle

taking tap number that is ‘Anything Goes'. Performed by local award-winning group BROS Musical Productions with a live band of West End musicians and a cast of 40 tappers.

Win a pair of tickets to see Anything Goes at the Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre on Tuesday 16th May 2023 at 7.30pm.

www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

Win a pair of tickets to Anything Goes

To enter answer the following question: Q: How many tap dancers will be performing? a) 40 b) 30 c)20

Send your answer and contact details to: Anything Goes Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th April 2023. Please indicateifyouwish toremain on ourmailinglist.

Expert advice on paying for care

Long-term care in your own home or in a residential care home is expensive, but with expert advice from independent financial specialists, Carewise can help you to make informed decisions on choosing and paying for the right care.

The Carewise care fees specialists are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and members of the Society of Later Life Advisers, so you can have peace of mind when discussing your finances.

Contact Carewise to find out how you could benefit.

Sussex Snippets

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Listen out for the jungle drums this Easter and swing into action with exciting activities for children at West Sussex Libraries during the school holidays. Pop into your local library for more details or search for them on Facebook or Twitter. From Baby Rhyme Time and Story Times to Knit and Natter and Board Games there’s something for all ages at libraries. You can find more details on www.arena.westsussex.gov.uk/events.

A new scheme providing young people leaving care with a safe home and support to live independently has been launched by West Sussex County Council. The first West Sussex House Project will bring together groups of young people up to the age of 25 who are moving out of care and into adulthood. A dedicated hub has been created in Crawley where professionals will teach them a range of life skills, from cooking to money management, to creative projects such as how to make furniture and renovate a house. More at www.thehouseproject.org or call 01270 215888. Members of the West Sussex County Council’s Youth Cabinet heard about the work the council is doing to support those in financial hardship, including:

• Providing supermarket food vouchers during school holidays for all West Sussex children who receive free school meals

• The library service handing out 2,000 essential toiletry packs for those in most need

• Offering free study spaces for young people to use in libraries

• The continued support provided by the County Council’s Community Hub

• Additional work to explore support for period poverty, the re-distribution of food through food hubs and exploring ways for school uniforms to be recycled.

West Sussex has a higher-than -average percentage of people aged over 50, with this figure set to increase further in the coming years. The county council has plenty of guidance available such as Connect to Support, for anyone looking to maintain their independence; Carewise Care Funding free consultations. Search for Care Guide at www.westsussex.gov.uk.

Adults across West Sussex who want to improve their numeracy skills can sign up for free courses and activities with West Sussex County Council. The Multiply programme is available to adults, aged 19+ who do not already have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths or equivalent. Visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/multiplyprogramme A former Southdown Motor Services bus will soon be joining the collection at Amberley Museum. UF 4813 dates from 1929 and has been a regular sight on the roads of Hampshire and Sussex for many years as well as a regular visitor to events and rallies in the south of England, including the Goodwood Revival meeting. The National Garden Scheme is gearing up for a busy time this Spring with plenty of glorious displays of daffodils in store including those at at Bignor Park RH20 1HG and The Manor of Dean GU28 9AP, amongst many others. You can also enjoy an exclusive garden visit to those private owners participating in the “By Arrangement” scheme. Every penny raised is donated to charities, including Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support. We publish lots of options both on our website and in the What’s On pages of the magazine, or view and book at www.ngs.org.uk.

Photo ID to vote on 4th May

The government has brought in new legislation which means you now need to show photo ID when voting at polling stations. If you do not have correct ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate online, or by filling out a paper application form to be submitted to your council.

Residents must already be registered to vote to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, and the deadline to submit an application in time for the 4th May local elections is 25th April before 5pm. www.electoralcommission.org.uk

Charity & Community News

A27 minor improvements instead of bypass?

National Highways has earmarked £20 million to make improvements to the A27 between Worthing and Lancing. These are smaller changes rather than the larger bypass schemes which have been previously discussed since 1992. There are three options which were put to public consultation in February and March:

• Widen access to Offington Corner and Grove Lodge roundabouts and new traffic lights being installed. Vehicles currently using Goodwood Road would have to access the A27 using Offington Lane instead.

• Widening of the A27 at Lyons Way with a new westbound lane for those turning into Sompting Road, which would be converted into a one -way northbound road to the north of the A27. Access to the A27 from Hadley Avenue would stop, while Upper Brighton Road through Sompting village would be converted into a one-way eastbound road.

• The third option also includes widening the A27 eastbound at Busticle Lane with three

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lanes in both directions. Access onto the A27 from Hillbarn Parade would be closed. However, Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council have told National Highways none of the options will solve the issues. Adur leader Cllr Neil Parkin and Worthing leader Cllr Dr Beccy Cooper have urged National Highways to rethink its plans, call them “a drop in the ocean”; plus asking them to consider viable alternatives to car journeys. National Highways say the improvement work could begin in 2025 and be complete by 2027. You can follow the whole story and register for updates by visiting the National highways website at www.nationalhighways.co.uk.

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Charity & Community News

Cricket club updates playing area

With the permission of their Parish Council Walberton Cricket Club have at considerable expense completed a major refurbishment of their playing area. With their excellent practicing facilities and a full list of attractive home and away Sunday fixtures for the 2023 season it is hoped the club will attract new playing members. The Club Captain, Peter Brackley, can be contacted by email on pjb4367@hotmail.co.uk for those wishing to join a very friendly and progressive village Cricket Club.’

Housebuilder donates to car scheme

Arun Community Transport (ACT), has welcomed a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes. The housebuilder, which is building its Ryebank Gate development in Yapton, will see its donation help cover the costs of vital updates to the charity’s IT systems and equipment.

Formed in 2018, ACT provides an affordable and reliable transport alternative for residents living across the Yapton, Littlehampton and the wider

Bognor Regis area. The charity helps to ensure residents can attend health appointments, go shopping and visit family, and within its cost includes the first hour wait and return. The donation has enabled the purchase of a new Dell computer, and funded the installation of Microsoft 365 software. To find out more about Arun Community Transport, tel: 01903 792110 or email act@dove-lodge.org.uk.

Citizens Advice needs volunteers

Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice in West Sussex says it needs volunteers now more than ever to help make a difference to local people during the cost-of-living crisis.

The charities are launching an appeal for new recruits who can give their time to help people struggling with energy prices, rising household bills, debt, employment issues, and housing issues. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. A varied number of roles are available. www.arunchichestercab.org.uk or email recruitment@arunchichestercab.org.uk

Foil-baked bass fillets

With Fennel, Ginger & Chilli, a delicious simple healthy dish

Ingredients - Serves 4

• 4 tablespoons of olive oil

• 3 fennel bulbs, trimmed & sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced

• 2 tsp finely grated ginger

• 2 red chillies, deseeded and sliced

• 3 handfuls of freshly picked wild garlic

• 4 large sea bass fillets

• Soy Sauce

• Salt & Pepper

Method

1. Heat half the oil in a pan and add the fennel, chilli and garlic. Cook gently until the fennel starts to soften.

2. Take four pieces of kitchen foil, approximately 25cm square, and brush with the remaining oil

3. Divide the wild garlic and fennel mix equally between each piece, making sure the ingredients are in the middle of the foil.

4. Season the sea bass fillets, and then curl one around the fennel mix in each of the parcels. Sprinkle with a little soy sauce

gether, to make a well sealed parcel. Place on a baking tray and bake for 20 mins at 190 °C

6. Open the parcels and serve, not forgetting to use the delicious juices from the bottom of each one.

We serve this with sautéed Jersey Royals, and a simple watercress salad.

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In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew

of Glorious Gardens

With the cost of food rising, and shortages of imported fruit and vegetables, you can think about increasing your own productivity. The food will taste better, have no air miles and you can join a horticultural society to swap surplus food. Now is the best time for sowing your seeds directly into your veg beds. If you haven ’t already done so you can dig in some well-rotted manure into your beds, making sure you’ve dug it nice and deep, and sprinkle some fertilizer and potash onto the soil and then gentle rake it in. Not too much or your little seeds may burn when they are first put in.

You can put in leeks and parsnips, spinach, peas and brassicas directly outdoor. If you don’t have a lot of greenhouse or indoor space, you can wait till May and June and buy plug plants that have already been grown on from seed. If you have a greenhouse, you can start your tomatoes, chillies, aubergines and peppers. This gives them enough time to grow before you consider planting them outdoors.

Before you begin you can think about the structure of your area. At Glorious Gardens we will always put most of our design energy into creating clean, often formal shapes of raised beds and paths before we think of what vegetables we will plant or what combinations to use.

Fruit trees are considered a structural plant as they take up particular spaces and offer a relatively unchanging shape.

Fruit

April is your last chance for planting new, barerooted apple and pear trees, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and hybrid berries, as well as gooseberry and currant bushes. By May it will be too late for any but container-grown plants. You can also consider buying small espalier fruit trees to create borders.

Nuts

A walnut will get big so it is a beautiful tree for the back of large gardens, but you can buy small hazelnut trees that only get to three metres so you can make your own Nutella, no excuse.

Staib

Believe it or not there is also a dwarf sweet chestnut that only gets to 3-6 metres in height.

Strawberries

Plant out ready-bought, cold-stored runners, as soon as they become available; they will crop in their first year. If you can grow them in pots or hanging baskets that will reduce slug damage. If you have them from last year, you can plant the little runners separately.

Herbs

Towards the end of this month, sow seeds of herbs such as chives, coriander, dill, fennel, oregano, and parsley that can tolerate low temperatures, but cover with fleece at night if frost is forecast. Curly parsley in particular is an amazing plant and these days, with warmer winters, can be grown as a lovely front of border evergreen. In addition, begin planting out any young, ready-to-plant specimens of hardy herbs you’ve bought from your local garden centre or nurseries – mint, rosemary, and thyme. Keep your fast spreading mint in a pot if you ever want to sell your home.

Salads

You can sow lettuce seed either indoors or outdoors, under cover if necessary. Sow outdoors spring onions, radishes, salad mixes, rocket, summer purslane, and Oriental leaves under cloches or in cold frames. As well as mixed salad seed combination you can consider rocket, which will last all year and into the next as well as the mustard family of edible greens.

Mustards are easy plants to grow, and young leaves sown now will be ready to harvest as a cut-and-come-again salad crop in about four to five weeks’ time. If you have enough room, you can sow a couple of rows now, and then new rows every two weeks so that by the time May comes around you have a continuous drop for the rest of the Summer.

Onions

It’s still possible to sow onion seeds and shallots outdoors, but both are better grown from commercially produced sets. Shallot sets can be planted in March or April, onion sets in April or May. You can buy the ready to go bulbs on line or from you garden centre. If you sow leeks now, they will be ready by early Autumn.

Peas and broad beans

Sow both pea and broad bean seeds outdoors, protecting them with cloches if the weather is still cold. If it is your first time growing beans, try runner beans as they are pretty indestructible as long as they have plenty of light and water.

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Asparagus

It’s possible to grow asparagus from seed but easier to buy ready-to-plant rootstocks known as “crowns”. Plant them in pre-prepared trenches this month or the next. They will come back each year so it is also a good idea to make sure that they are not taking up room for anything that you would consider more important.

Broccoli, cabbages, and other brassicas

This month sow Brussel sprouts indoors, and sow sprouting broccoli and summer, autumn or red cabbages either indoors or out if it’s not too cold. In West Sussex the temperatures are milder than the north so you will probably be ok. Early summer cauliflowers raised from seed indoors can probably be planted out but may still need protection under cloches

Potatoes

If you started chitting a batch of first early potatoes at the start of the year, and if the ground is not still frozen, you should be able to plant them now. Dig a shallow drill about 15cm (6in) deep and lay your seed potatoes in it at intervals of 30cm (12in). Make sure the “chits” or shoots are pointing upwards. You can always buy them pre chitted from your garden centre.

Root and stem vegetables

Carrots and turnips can be sown outdoors. Celery, celeriac, Kohl Rabi, and Florence fennel are not so hardy, and if you sow seeds now you should keep them indoors or in a heated greenhouse. Jerusalem artichokes can be planted as corms and are one of the few vegetables that don’t mind dappled shade, although they won’t get as tall. These also come back yearly so plant them in an otherwise unused part of your space.

Where to visit in April

High Beeches Gardens, Sussex. This is a 25 acre botanical treasure trove garden that includes historic magnolias. Laid out by the Loder family, but inspired by Victorian horticulturist William Robinson’s wild garden style, is it really worth going to when all the plants are coming into leaf. This garden is open every day except Wednesday from 1pm-5pm. 01444 400589.

April tasks

or

by the beginning of April as bird nesting season will be well under way.

• Give shrubs like Cornus, Salix and Cotinus a hard prune back before the shoots start popping up in earnest.

• If the water starts warming up, you can start feeding the fish.

• Finish pruning your roses before they come too much into leaf.

• Summer flowering bulbs and tuber plants such as Dahlias can be planted now.

• Have a go with planting Nerines

Large Garden Design

Creating space to work from home

By Nick Roberts RMR Group

In today's world, people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health and wellbeing. With this in mind, many individuals have adapted to new lifestyles, such as working from home. However, this change has also highlighted a common problem of not having enough suitable space to work efficiently from home.

Although many have refined their working from home routines to mitigate against interruptions, simply setting up a desk and asking everyone to be quiet is not enough. The space in which we work can significantly affect our day-to-day performance, making it essential to have a suitable working environment.

As a result, there has been a surge in the conversion of outbuildings and the building of new

structures in gardens to provide a separate working space. This has led to a significant improvement in performance over the course of a year. The process of converting outbuildings is usually straightforward and building one from scratch is also a viable option.

However, it is crucial to consider planning permission. While most of these projects fall under 'permitted development,' this may not be the case if your home is listed or located in a conservation area. It is, therefore, recommended to seek professional advice to avoid mistakes.

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Seller appeal – interior design

Are white walls still in style? By E C Russell

White walls are a classic look, but are they still fashionable? Over the past few years designers have turned to darker shades, jewel tones and eye-popping neon, but if you love your home’s pale palette, there are plenty of ways to keep this cool colour very contemporary.

Sterile vs Subtle

Using a stark white can create a sterile environment, the shade you choose is important. There are numerous ‘hint of a tint’ whites to choose from, try one with warmer reddish or yellow undertones. Good lighting is essential, otherwise any blue tones will make your room feel cold and drab. The paint finish is also important. Softer matt emulsion is more forgiving, allowing any minor imperfections to be covered easily.

Texture & decorative elements

Deliberate use of texture adds a little definition.

Use patterned wallpaper to create interest. Crown mouldings around the edge of a room will add depth and create more interest with shadow and light. These decorative elements have undergone a revival recently, they conceal any cracks or defects. Moulding also hides wires and cables. As a feature wall, white can add dramatic effect to a bolder colour by providing a clean contrast that will make the colour pop. A wall of pictures or photos always looks great against a bleached surface. It is the classic choice of art galleries across the world.

“Japandi” & Coastal trends

White can also create a simple backdrop for natural surfaces. Think of the current trend for the ‘Japandi’ look, a cross between nature inspired Japanese design and folksy Scandinavian décor. The ‘Coastal’ trend also uses a lot of white against blues and greys to create a timeless seaside vibe. It's hard to think that white walls could ever become unfashionable. A pale interior provides space to display the things you love.

Spring clean your car!

Driveway Detailing Warrior a Money-Saving Guide to Car Detailing

Whilst we all dream of driving around in an immaculately clean car, sometimes life just gets in the way, or the costs to get the professionals in are too prohibitive. Written to enable us all to reconnect with the pleasure and pride that comes from a car that looks like it’s just driven off the sales forecourt, Driveway Detailing Warrior finds the author generously sharing his top ten money saving, technically accurate and inspirational detailing projects, along with sage advice and entertaining anecdotes that will put a smile on the face of every petrolhead.

Informative, entertaining and with its contents even more pertinent as we lurch further into this cost-of-living crisis.

About the author

Known for his home detailing blog drivewaydetailing-warrior.com S.L. Lucas is a blogging

champion in the home detailing community. A published writer for the local press as well as a Porsche monthly magazine, he has bought, sold, detailed, cherished and spiritedly driven different Porsche models since 2002. He lives in Brighton with his wife and continues to detail and enjoy his current cherished Porsche Cayman 987.2 around the B roads of Sussex.

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Sussex entrepreneur running to raise funds

Helping disadvantged young people succeed through sport

Entrepreneur, keen runner and Firle resident Simon Dent loves a challenge and this year he is facing possibly the ultimate runner’s challenge, racing in the 37th edition of the Marathon Des Sables - ‘The toughest foot race on earth.’ This April, Simon is running to raise funds for two charities close to his heart - Dallaglio Rugby Works and Greenhouse Sports, with sponsorship from Bol, Veloforte and Tracksmith. Both charities provide sports coaching and opportunities to children who otherwise wouldn’t have such access. ”These are two charities who I connect deeply with as they use the power of sport to support some of the UK's most disadvantaged young people and give them the life skills to equip them to succeed in society. “Both charities give young people an opportunity to participate in sports, receive mentoring and improve physical wellbeing.” Simon hopes to raise £20,000, “We are presently at £7k [Feb 2023], which is incredible but I hope that the word is starting to spread.”

Pivoting from Lawyer to Nightclub Promoter to Talent Management

Simon began his professional life as a lawyer, but after around five years of what he describes as, ”Trying to enjoy his legal career,” he realised that the law wasn’t for him. “I gave up and fell into promoting nightclubs in London; a random pivot but one that worked out very well.” It was in the VIP rooms of London clubs that Simon started to meet a lot of high profile professional rugby players and footballers. “After a year or so I became close to a number and even shared flats with a few. It wasn’t long before I was being asked to provide legal advice for them and the rest is history.” This was, he says, a time twenty years ago when agents weren’t that common, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

Over the past twenty years, Simon built his own management business that was acquired by Inter Talent Group, with whom Simon worked for around three years, before founding a creative agency called Dark Horses, also operating in the sports area. “Dark Horses had some phenomenal growth between 2016-2020 so I really only had

time to manage Chris Kamara.” He stepped down as the agency’s MD in 2020, to launch his present agency HERO, although he remains a shareholder of Dark Horses. Over the years his clients have included Jimmy Bullard, Vinnie Jones, Martin Offiah, John Barnes and Chris Kamara, to name just a few.

Clients who are big on giving back and have regular charity commitments

When Simon describes a day at HERO, it’s easy to see why the life of a lawyer wasn’t the life for him. “At HERO my days really vary. One day I can be negotiating a Masked Singer contract for Chris Kamara, the next I could be in Cardiff with Warren Gatland, the Head Coach of Wales rugby. At the moment I would say 50 percent of my clients work is in broadcast, 25 percent in brand work and 25 percent in events. I love the variety and being a sports nut, it never really feels like work!”

Similarly, HERO has a broad range of clients, who are, Simon says, now mostly retired from professional sport. “As soon as players retire, we help manage the transition into retirement. This is very often hard for players, we aim to make the journey easier and the next chapter an exciting one. We’ll also look at brand endorsement opportunities, broadcast, podcasts and where applicable events and speaking engagements.”

“We always ensure that no stones are left unturned for our clients and developing a close relationship with all of them is key.”

When I ask if there is a common characteristic amongst his client group, Simon is in no doubt, “ I want to work with people who understand the responsibilities that they hold in having such big platforms. All of my clients are big on giving back and have regular charity commitments. The name HERO was born out of this ideology.”

Marathon Des Sables – 250 kilometres through the Moroccan Sahara over seven days

Simon tells me that he started running in 2013, “I’m not really sure why but it definitely helped with my mental health.” At that time he was running once a week on a Sunday evening, but gradually running took hold and in 2014 he ran his first marathon, in London, and raised for funds for the Chickenshed theatre company. Since then, he has run eight marathons, ten ultra marathons and numerous halves and 10ks.

“I’ve really enjoyed the training and the process and in recent years I have really got into fundraising,” and “Having raised close to £150,000 now for various charities with my running buddy Jamie

The 250 kilometres of the race is split into six stages over seven days and, in addition to the distance challenge, competitors have to face the rough Saharan terrain, endure extreme heat and including 28,000

He is, Simon believes, in a good place to tackle the challenge: “2022 was by far my biggest

Peacock, I decided I wanted to take on the Mara-

year as a runner as I finally conquered a sub 3 marathon and completed my first 100 miler. ‘The toughest foot race on earth’ felt like the next step. “I’ve been training for six months now … As I said earlier, I love the discipline and process so it’s not a problem.” Fortunately, Simon explains, “ I’ve got a wonderful, understanding wife who lets me train whenever I want. Without her support it just wouldn’t be possible.”

Despite feeling confident about the race, Simons admits that it is difficult to know what to expect under the Saharan sun. “it’s very difficult to train in conditions that replicate the Sahara. Essentially, we will be running six marathons in six days and carrying all of our kit. I’ve been training with a weighted back pack but I’m running on mud and roads not Saharan sand!”

Blessed to live and train on the South Downs way Simon and his family moved down to Sussex from London, two years ago and his training routes now “Either involve a loop via Alfriston, Seaford and Southease, which is around 23 miles, or the more regular route to Wilmington and back … My running has improved significantly by having such beauty on my doorstep. I’m regularly blown away by the nature and scenery.”

“The Marathon des Sables is a huge challenge but being able to compete is also a privilege. People around the world are faced with tougher tests on a daily basis which really helps me put it into perspective. Ultimately, I’m just keen to raise as much money for these two wonderful charities and the remarkable work that they do and hopefully, in the process of doing so – help myself become a better human being.”

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Coronation of King Charles III

The life of the new King of England

order to study the Welsh language and history. In 1975, Cambridge University awarded him a Master of Arts.

Royal Air Force and Royal Navy

Charles joined the Royal Air Force and trained as a jet pilot, then the Royal Navy, where he qualified as a helicopter pilot. The Prince’s Trust was founded in 1976 with the £7,500 severance pay from the Navy. Since then, Charles has established sixteen more charities which raise over £100 million annually.

The marriages of King Charles III

In 1981, he married Lady Diana Spencer. They had two sons, William born in 1982 and Harry in 1984. The couple divorced in 1996, and Diana was tragically killed in a car accident a year later.

The longest heir apparent in British history

As Prince of Wales, Charles has been preparing for this moment for most of his life, under the tutelage and guidance of his late mother, Elizabeth II. He will be recorded in history as the longest ever heir apparent, and the oldest to ever accede to the British throne at the age of 73. Charles Philip Arthur George was born on 14th November 1948, during the reign of his grandfather King George VI. After the death of the King in 1952, his mother Elizabeth became Queen and Charles became heir to the throne at just three years old.

The first heir apparent to attend school

Charles was educated at Cheam and Gordonstoun schools, in the footsteps of his father Philip. He was the first heir apparent to attend school rather than receive private tuition. His time at Gordonstoun was hard, he referred to it as “Colditz in kilts” but later reflected, “it taught me to accept challenges and take the initiative.” He left in 1967 with six O levels and two A levels in French and History.

Charles went on to read Archaeology and Anthropology, then switched to History at Trinity College, Cambridge. He gained a 2:2 Bachelor of Arts in 1970. As Prince of Wales, he also spent a term at the University College in Aberystwyth, in

In 2005, Charles married Camilla Parker-Bowles. The official title of Princess of Wales was never publicly acknowledged, instead Camilla became known as the Duchess of Cornwall.

The Duchy of Cornwall Estate

The Duchy of Cornwall Estate was established by Edward III in 1337 for the heir to the throne. As Duke of Cornwall, the 53,000 hectare estate provided Charles with a private income to fund public, charitable and private activities, making him financially independent. The estate passed to Prince William when he became heir apparent.

Coronation plans for King Charles III

On 8th Sept 2022, Queen Elizabeth passed away peacefully and King Charles III became the new monarch. Coronation plans have been laid out for many years, under the codename ‘Operation Golden Orb’. It’s thought that the service will be smaller than the last coronation in 1953, and include different faiths and communities to reflect the change in British society. The Church of England ceremony will be broadcast internationally, and requires an oath and anointment, delivery of the orb and enthronement. The coronation of King Charles III takes place in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023. Please see our What’s On for coronation events.

Amberley C of E Primary School

Celebrating World Book Day

At the start of March, Amberley children celebrated the wonderful World Book Day with the theme of ‘Celebrating Uniqueness!’ The book ‘Out of the Blue’, a celebration of being yourself and living in all the colours of the rainbow, from author Robert Tregoning and illustrator Stef Murphy, was used as our central text and we celebrated diversity and being unique!

The children were encouraged to come in to school dressed either as a character from their favourite book or wearing all one colour reflecting the book ‘Out of the Blue’ which culminates in a rainbow celebration showing how everyone is different and unique.

The day was spent taking part in a range

of activities such as redesigning the front cover of ‘Out of the Blue’, writing poetry and creating a ‘Rainbow of Reading’ where the children produced a handprint in paint of different colours and shared their favourite book in the palm of the hand. Of course, there was also lots of reading; a fantastic book swap took place followed by the children sharing books and reading together.

It was a joy to see the children taking pleasure in being able to express themselves in different outfits and to see them enjoy the beautifully simple pleasure of reading together. Reading is not only a vital skill for life; it also opens up the minds and hearts of our children and we love to celebrate it!

Mrs Lizzie Martin Executive Headteacher, Arun Villages Federation www.amberley.w-sussex.sch.uk

Arundel C of E Primary School

Creative arts & science week

During creative Arts and Science week, children were very lucky to have the opportunity to work with Mrs Byrne, Science teacher and Ms Langley, Art teacher, from St Oscar Romero Catholic School in Goring.

During Mrs Byrne’s lessons, the children learnt all about what DNA is and how to extract it from a kiwi fruit. The children used mashed up kiwi, washing up liquid, water, ethanol and ice to carry out their experiment. The children thoroughly enjoyed this because they had to wear safety goggles and had hands-on experience of scientific apparatus in action.

During Ms Langley’s, amazing art lessons, the children created stencils from maple,

silver birch, oak and horse chestnut leaves. They used Autumnal colours to create a colour gradient. Every piece of work was unique; the children loved using the acrylic paints to create the effects and were able to evaluate the skills that they had used.

It was a great opportunity and we are very grateful to Oscar Romero Catholics Secondary School in Goring and their teachers Ms Langley and Mrs Byrne for their time.

In Year 6, we have been working in the style of Rob Kesseller, who is a visual artist and Professor of Arts, Design and Science. For the past twenty years he has worked with botanical scientists and molecular biologists around the world to explore the living world at a microscopic level.

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"Minimum effective dose"

By Heather Smith

‘Minimum effective dose’ can sound like a bad thing, but I think it might be the only correct answer when it comes to nutrition and exercise. Two ways to approach losing a few pounds

First, imagine you reduce your caloric intake by the least amount necessary to see the weight start to shift. You’re on the right path! When the scales stop moving you can adapt and move forward again. Likewise, with your exercise plan. Imagine you think things through and realise you can manage two short workouts each week. By following this, your workouts are likely to happen, your fitness will steadily improve and you’ll reach your goal of a regular exercise routine.

Now imagine instead of taking this minimum effective dose approach, you reduce your caloric intake to the minimum you can eat. Again, you will

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see the scales shift (perhaps more so). But, when the scales stop moving, what happens? You’re already eating the least you can. Your metabolism will adapt to your intake so if you eat a little more sometimes, it’s going to stick to you like glue. (There is way out of this, I can share another article if you get in touch). Likewise, with your exercise plan, what if you forget about your busy life and decide that because an expert says a certain exercise program is better, you should sign yourself up. In this scenario, it is easier to allow things that happen in life to push you off track. By doing more than you need to see the changes you want, you’re adding more load to your body, your stress hormones are released more often, you’re less resilient to general life stress, and you’re probably increasing risk of injury too. It is human to think that some is good and therefore more is better. Instead, understand there is no extra benefit in working harder than needed, and working harder likely means a harder time.

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Sussex Walks - April/May 2023

These walks are run by Chichester District Council & The Ramblers. Chichester District Walks with duration of 90 minutes or more are the “Heart Smart Walks”. They must be pre -booked up to 7 days in advance, see below. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk. These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. Full programme of walks available on www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart and www.ramblers.org.uk

IMPORTANT: You must pre-book the 90 min + walks on the Chichester DC Website www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041

Chichester District Council Walks

Every Tues 11am Midhurst Jubilee Walk

Richard 45 mins 1.5 miles

Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings

Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD

Sun 9th 10.30am Binsted woods

Mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel

Dominic 2 hrs 4 miles

Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, BN18 0PQ

Thurs 13th 10.30am Petworth

Gerald 1.5 hrs 3 miles

See “Little Switzerland", as the locals call the beautiful Shimmings Valley (east side of Petworth)

Meet: Petworth Library, Rosemary Lane, High St,GU28 0AU

Sat 15th 10.15am Graylingwell

Sarah 40 mins 1.25m

A flat walk at a gentle pace, enjoying the history of Graylingwell Park and surrounding areas

Meet: Outside Pavilion glass building looking onto Havenstoke Park, formerly Linden Homes site

Wed 19th 10.30am Chichester Tree Trail

Ian 75 mins 1.5 miles

A walk around central Chichester, to introduce us to the variety of local and exotic trees in our city

Meet: Chichester Market Cross, East St (between HSBC/GoldArts)

Friday 21st 10.30am Funtington

Jane 3 hrs 7.5 miles

A varied walk taking in 3 villages across fields and quiet lanes, finishing with a stiff climb. Stiles

Meet: Kingley Vale West Stoke car park Downs Rd, Chichester PO18 9BE Mon 24th

Many winding forest paths with stretches on field edges /meadows. No dogs

Meet: Cowdray Park Farm Shop parking area (GU29 9AG)

Wed 26th 11.00am

Harbour & Village

miles

Wheelchair Friendly & Easy Access. A circular walk through historic Old Bosham and harbour front

Meet: Bosham Car Park, PO18 8H

Fri 28th 10.30am

Walk 6

South to the Sussex Border Path, then coffee

Meet: Stansted House Garden Centre car park PO9 6DU

The Ramblers

Sun 9th April 9:30am Kingley Vale & Stansted

Via Kingley Vale, Stoughton Down, Watergate.

hrs 3 miles

15 miles

Meet: Park in layby on Monks Hill by recreation ground, PO10 8SZ. John P 01329 833975

Sun 30th April 10:00am Kingley Vale Moderate 8.5 miles

Via Monarchs Way & Walderton. One hill. Picnic lunch

Meet: Nature Reserve car park. John 07709 732990

Thurs 4th May 10:30 Angmering circular

Leisurely 6 miles

This mainly flat walk through woodland offers a good chance of seeing bluebells/wood anemones

Meet: Dover Lane Car park, BN18 9PX. Liz 07866 052070

Sun 7th May 9:30 am Compton & Stansted Forest Moderate 15 miles

Undulating walk via Aldsworth, West Marden, Compton (lunch), Robin Wood, South Holt Farm, Stansted Forest and Holme Farm before returning to Westbourne.

Meet: Park in layby near rec. ground, Monks Hill, Westbourne, PO10 8SZ. Stephen 07747 829202

WWII - The 56 heavy regiment in Arundel

Part 2 by local historian Mark Phillips

The 9.2” Howitzer guns were located in the park and the wagon lines just inside the park entrance off London Road. The guns, which were designed to fire on the nearby beach in the event of a German invasion, were built into the existing landscape and anchored by 20 tons of earth in a front box to reduce the terrific recoil.

They could fire a 290pound shell up to ten miles and their concussion was so great, there were fears that it could damage the fabric of the castle.

Just to recap from part 1 of this article. It was February 1941, when Jack Jennings, Ted Carter and Neville Jackson of 18 Battery, 56th Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery (Incidentally, the same regiment that the late Spike Milligan was in), first arrived in Arundel along with 120 other gunners. During the 1990s, Jack, Ted and Neville returned to Arundel to visit the area where they had spent 18 months during their time in the Army and recalled their shared memories of those days.

The Norfolk Arms hotel in the High Street was used as the officers' mess; other ranks were ‘discouraged’. During their visit the three friends took their first opportunity to enter the building and took coffee there before moving on to the St Mary Gate Inn, a popular hangout during the war.

They recalled the other pubs that were popular with the soldiers such as the Victory, the Old Ship (both long closed down) along with the Red Lion and the Black Rabbit.

Neville, who had been a signaller/specialist said that the dining mess was at the castle stables and the signallers’ stores was in the saddlery room. At Christmas they decorated the room with holly and evergreen branches to create a seasonal atmosphere.

As it happened, they were only fired for their initial calibration and a few times in practice, when locals were warned to open their windows to avoid concussion damage. The battery was later issued with lighter and more modern guns, far more suitable for a mobile war.

Local residents watched with fascination in the spring of 1942 when these 18-ton guns were split into three pieces and winched down the steep High Street on iron-wheeled wagons, on their way to the railway station and replaced with 7.2” Howitzers.

“Arundel was a very quiet, rustic place and everyone seemed to work for the castle estate. Our great friends were the WVS (Now the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service) ladies who served tea and snacks in a canteen down the road at the Priory. Some of them even done our washing for us.

“We have really enjoyed coming back, seeing so many things we still recognise; even the gatepost we hit with a Scammell is still there in the yard. There are a lot more shops now, otherwise Arundel still looks very much as we remember it,” said Jack.

By Mark Phillips - based on a 1990s article by Alan Stanley.

9.2 inch Gun emplacement at Arundel Castle - 56th Heavy Regiment, Royal ArtilleryWW2

Yapton by-pass - proposals from 1930s

By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford local history

1938YaptonBy-Passproposals

While sifting through some old newspapers looking for any references of Yapton, I came across this heading, opposition to by-pass proposals - ministry inquiry, in an issue of the West Sussex Gazette dated 1st December, 1938. It piqued my interest, especially with all the current objections being lodged against the developments that are currently underway in Yapton and surrounding villages and the problems with the infrastructure.

Further research uncovered a proposition dated February 1935, made by Yapton Parish Council to the County Council, that a bridge should be built over the railway line to the west of the Yapton level crossing, to carry a Yapton by-pass. This, it was argued, would alleviate the growing traffic problems of the crossing and would create a by-pass for Yapton with the possibility of constructing a more direct route to Bognor Regis. The next reference made about a by-pass appeared in the 24th November 1938 issue of the West Sussex Gazette, where it was reported that the West Sussex County Council had submitted to the Minister of Transport, a proposal to build a bypass for Yapton. The start and end points would be from what is now Sparks Corner going north would and intersect the Yapton/Walberton road (B2132) at a point 1000 feet (305 meters) north of the Level Crossing. This would mean that the road would go north from Sparks corner alongside what is now the playing field car-park, passing to the east of the church, crossing Ford Road and spanning the railway-line with a bridge before turning westward to join up with the B2132 heading towards Walberton. The exact route was presented in the form of a map (not found).

Yapton Parish Council’s route joined the B2132 at the same point as the WSCC’s version but bridged the railway line at the Maypole Lane crossing (now just a pedestrian crossing) before heading south and crossing the A2024 Barnham Road, opposite Drove Lane. From there it would follow the line of Drove Lane, passing by Flansham and on into Felpham and Bognor Regis. Because Yapton Parish Council objected to WSCC’s version, the Minister of Transport (Edward Burgin MP) directed that a local inquiry be held in the Yapton and Ford Village Hall on the 29th November 1938, where both sides could argue their case.

A report of the meeting was carried in the West Sussex Gazette dated 1st December 1938. Representing the Parish Council was the Chairman, Mr Walter Loveys, Councillor Mr. P.A. Smith and Mr K Woolgar, Headmaster of Yapton School. The main thrust of the Parish Council’s objections to WSCC’s proposals were that their version was not a by-pass but would pass through the most densely populated area cutting the village in half with the school, church and most of the shops on the western side of the proposed road. People living in the east of the village would have to cross the busy thoroughfare, on which vehicles would be able to drive through the village at far greater speeds, to reach these amenities, school-children would have to cross it four times a day.

Putting forward the argument for WSCC was Mr. A. Robinson, Deputy Clerk of the County Council and Mr. Arthur Floyd, County Surveyor. They responded by stating that the new road would provide a by-pass to the east of the village and would provide a more direct route to Middleton, Elmer and Ancton. Bognor Regis and Felpham were already well served by existing roads. It would eliminate most of the North and south-bound traffic, which in 1936 was 1,800 per day using Bilsham Road, up 57% on the 1931 census. In comparing costs, they concluded that the Parish Council’s route would be too expensive.

The official decision is yet to be discovered but, in the event, the road was never built.

To contact Allen Misselbrook on a local history matter please email: allen@yaptonhistory.org.uk

Andrew Griffith MP

Member of Parliament for Arundel and South Downs

Applications to support off-grid energy users

February may be a short month, but it is nonetheless a busy one. In particular, there have been some very positive developments for rural communities over the past four weeks. Applications have just launched for a scheme to support off-grid energy users, ensuring that those who do not already benefit from £400 in government energy help won’t be left miss out on the Government’s support package.

Planning Policy consultation

Additionally, for the many of us that marvel at the natural beauty of the South Downs and our countryside, there has been an important chance to raise concerns about unsuitable development and protection of green field land. The Government’s National Planning Policy Framework consultation closed in early March, and I have encouraged everyone to have their say. I have set out my own views that development should be very rigorously ‘brownfield first’ and that new houses should only be built in

areas which already have the right physical infrastructure and capacity in local services such as schools and dentists.

Potholes - please report them!

I understand the frustration of residents over the proliferation of potholes caused by the unusual ‘freeze-and-thaw’ weather we experienced this winter. Some are remarkably deep. Having raised this with the leader of the County Council and the Cabinet Member for Highways, I know that very substantial efforts are being undertaken to fix reported potholes. But that is the key thing: they must be reported! The County Council doesn’t have eyes everywhere, so please do report potholes via my website: andrewgriffithmp.com/ potholes

I look forward to the work of the month to come and the Spring Budget. It is my privilege to represent you in West Sussex and in Westminster. Andrew Griffith MP for Arundel & South Downs Andrew.Griffith.MP@parliament.uk

www.andrewgriffithmp.com

Aldingbourne Parish Council

Working Party, Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill & CCTV Policy

Edited extracts from the draft minutes of Aldingbourne Parish Council Meeting 7th Feb 2023. Street Scene Working Party - Arrangement for Kings Coronation Lunch booked for Sunday 7th May 2023 at ACSC in hand with 96 places available. Save the Date placed in parish magazine and full page advert with more details will run nearer time. Posters and banner being designed.

Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework - Agreed that via WSALC Board Meeting that a planning consultant engaged by WSALC could be asked to look at questions on behalf of all parish councils and provide a template with proposed answers. Document could then be tweaked to meet the needs of Aldingbourne Parish Council. Council to email WSALC with request and agreed that it was imperative for council to engage in this consultation and any costs up to £1.5k would be acceptable. Proposed, seconded and agreed by 7 councillors. Arun District Council 5-year housing supply issue could also be addressed.

Policies & Council Documents - ANPR/CCTV Policy – Points of concern from council meeting 6th Dec 2022 resolved and agreed to formally adopt policy. There were still problems with accessing CCTV system which hopefully would be resolved shortly. Request from Processmatters2 that CCTV should be turned off so it’s not recording if this wasn’t resolved quickly agreed.

Draft National Security Centre Action Plan responses received from JNR and reviewed 14th Dec 2022. Further information was received by JNR and circulated 6th Feb 2023. Clerk advised that a survey on this and IT support was circulated to the Clerks Network Forum, Clerk mentioned that whilst the survey would be of interest to see what other parish councils were doing Aldingbourne should make its own decisions on what additional security was required. Agreed to revisit this for a final decision to be made.

To note the recommendations from Processmatters2 on improving security to the parish councils’ systems. www.aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk

Arundel Town Council

Campaign updates & proposals for The Bell

Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Town Council meeting on 9th February 2023.

Updates on Current Council Campaigns - Arundel -Ford Pathway – Andrew Griffith MP supports this pathway and believes National Highways will provide funds for this. Resident asked, ‘why is there not a path from Arundel down to Ford?’ Mayor suggested they turn this into a letter he can share with Steering Group as it states problems young people face in the absence of such a pathway.

Kings Arms Hill Bollards – The Council, Mayor and WSCC Highways Manager met with Cleghorn lighting company who make heritage lamp columns and bollards. WSCC agreed they’d replace two bollards half-way down Kings Arm Hill with items suitable for conservation area. One of two bollards removed would be sited at top of Kings Arms Hill and one retained in Town Hall for the future. WSCC had no budget to replace plastic bollards placed at the entrance to River Road though Cleghorn Lighting could make replicas of heritage cast iron bollards in town for £360 each.

Wider discussion on damaged bollards in town, particularly those on Ford Road. Proposed each Councillor should report damaged/missing bollards and other street furniture in monitoring areas, which could be collated and given to WSCC.

Proposal for the future of The Bell - The Bell magazine editor retiring after 10 years and no-one came forward to take over. Mayor proposed making The Bell an ATC Working Group with editorial independence. The Bell breaks even financially with advertising revenues paying for production and distribution and would come with own working capital. The Bell editorial committee and some new members of committee would form Working Group, which Mayor would chair, becoming editor. Mayor believes like Farmers Market paid Market Manager hourly fee for work, The Bell Working Group could recruit someone to provide additional resource acting as publishing manager. Resolved to approve proposal. Council be custodian of The Bell magazine and Mayor be chair of editorial committee. arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk

Barnham & Eastergate Parish Council Planning applications

Edited extracts from draft minutes of Planning & Environment Committee on 31st Jan 2023.

To consider the following new applications made to Arun District Council: BN/187/22 - Boweries, Barnham Road, PO20 3RT - Application to negotiate a Deed of Variation for various corrections and modifications to the Section 106 dated 12-10-21 linked to planning permission BN/135/20/PL. Committee agreed to resolve to request further information from the ADC Case Officer regarding why one road is being adopted and not the other.

BN/174/22 - Folly Foot Farm, Fontwell Avenue, PO20 3RU - Erect 1 dwelling and garage and commercial building (Use Class B1 (E)/B8) with associated vehicle access from Eastergate Lane and hard and soft landscaping (resubmission following BN/42/21/PL). Application is Departure from Development Plan and is in CIL Zone 3 and is CIL Liable as new dwelling. Committee resolved to support the application however they would like to draw to and make mention of the above NP Policies; ES8, ES10, ES16 and ES17.

BN/186/22 - Wayside, Eastergate Lane, PO20 3SJ - Erect 4 4 bedroom houses on land adjacent to Wayside. Application is Departure from Development Plan, is in CIL Zone 3 and is CIL Liable as new dwellings. (resubmitted following BN/68/22/ PL withdrawal). Committee resolved to re-submit same objections as under BN/68/22.

BN/195/22 - Land North of Barnham Road and East of Fontwell Avenue - Hybrid application: 1)Full planning application to demolish existing dwelling and outbuildings, construct residential dwellings and public open space incl. recreation space, associated infrastructure and works to be constructed in 5 areas (A-E) each independent. 2)Outline application with all matters reserved other than care home access means. Application falls in Strategic Site HD5, CIL Zone 1 and 2 (Zero Rated) and may affect setting of listed buildings. Application subject to Environmental Statement. Committee received extension to submit comments so will be considered at next Full Council meeting. www.barnhamandeastergate-pc.gov.uk

Walberton Parish Council

Update for April 2023

Extracts from the minutes of the 21st February General Purposes Committee meeting

The repairs to the damaged pond headwall have been put on hold by the contractors due to the higher water level. Ways to restart work sooner will be considered to ensure sufficient water can be retained for the summer period. Further representation will be made to West Sussex County Council regarding parking restrictions (double-yellow lines) in Fontwell. Planters to protect the verges from being used for parking have been selected. Management of the other verges in Fontwell is progressing and a call for volunteers to help is going out.

Arun District Council will provide a litter bin for Blacksmith’s Corner and the Parish Council will fund its emptying.

Quotes have been received for the construction of the section-106 funded path around the playing field. The potential cost of using more recycled material in the top layer will be investigated. It may be possible to apply to ADC for CIL

funding. Upcoming discussions regarding the cycle path were noted. The trees at the connection to the Avisford Grange path will be assessed as any cutting needs to be performed before nesting season. Quotes were received for the repairs to the Village Green Archway and fencing.

The contractor advised that noticeboards in Fontwell and Barrack Row will be repaired in the next two weeks. Should this not be possible a new contractor will be sought.

The play area resurfacing has been completed. Options for the rebound goal were considered. A quote has been received for a full structure but it is prohibitively expensive.

Quotes for ongoing mowing and ground works were accepted.

Issues with flooding in Barnham Lane were discussed. Options including discussion of proactive drain clearance with the authorities were considered. www.walberton-pc.gov.uk

Yapton Parish Council Coronation event and Installation of CCTV system

Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 16th January 2023. King Charles III Coronation – Enquired whether local event could be organised to celebrate. Council agreed to co-ordinate event on Playing Field on 7th May 2023. £1k budget proposed to provide funding for activities, which would be in line with those on Queen’s Jubilee celebration in June 2022. Agreed to seek volunteers via social media and look into possibility of sponsorship.

Installation of CCTV - Presented report on possible installation of CCTV solution covering parts of King George V Playing Field, including quotes from local providers and a CCTV Policy for Parish. Noted legislations and regulations covering control and management of CCTV cameras. Purpose of report and draft policy was to ensure Council complied with regulations if it installed CCTV. Local discussion on introducing CCTV around King George V Playing Field. Discussed matter and requested clarity on issues concerning technology proposed before deciding to instal CCTV.

CCTV Policy required. Investigated issues introducing CCTV and found many policies across UK. Draft policy covers installing, managing and monitoring complying with Legislation and Regulations. Proposals and Financial Implications: Met 3 companies for CCTV proposal details. Companies selected based on prior successful implementation. Received 3 quotes. Decided to progress proposal from Company 1 and agree quote supplied subject to reference and annual maintenance costs. Council in receipt of £19,375 in CIL Monies financial year 2022/23. Sum is unallocated and could be CCTV funding. £5k budget also unallocated in current year revenue budget for one-off projects. Draft budget indicates underspend of £5,740 in current year’s revenue budget. Recommended Council utilise revenue budgets in current year. Resolved: Supplier instal CCTV around recreational and exercise areas on King George V Playing Field for total sum. Final agreement to solution subject to satisfactory reference and costs of ongoing annual maintenance. www.yaptonpc.gov.uk

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