Sussex Local Magazine - Arundel/Barnham JUNE 2023

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HELLO!

Herecomesthesummer!Yes, Juneistheofficialstartof summer,andthesolsticeon Wednesday21stJuneisthe longestday,whentheEarthtilts onitsaxisclosesttothesun.It’s alsoFather’sDayonthe18th June.whichintheUKowesmore totheAmericancelebration, designatedasaUSpublic holidayin1972byPresident RichardNixon.Whateverits origins,itremainsawonderful opportunitytotreatourdads andrememberfathersand grandfathersnolongerwithus. It'sapleasurethismonthto publicisetheworkof“Reaching Families”aWorthing-based charityhelpingchildrenwith specialneedsandtheirfamilies. GardenguruAndrewStaib meetstheheadgardenerat BordeHillGardensforatour aroundthisimpressiveestate. HeatherSmithsuggests recognisingyourprogresswhen tryingtoimproveyourlifestylein ourHealth&Wellbeingfeature andwe’vegottwouseful propertyarticlesforyou.Our What’sOnsectionisfulloflovely summereventswithmoreonline atsussexlocal.netand,ifyou’ve gotalittletime,whynotgiveour prizecrosswordago?Youcould winyourselfavoucherforameal out.

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What’s On - June/July 2023

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CHARITY

1st June & 6th July 8:00 PM The CancerWise 2023 Fundraising Challenge Quiz Supporting people affected by cancer, their families and carers across West Sussex & East Hampshire £5 Cliff info@virtualquizevents.com www.VirtualQuizEvents.com

10th June 10:00 AM Coffee Morning Fund raising for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Chichester Baptist church PO19 3EH £1 Philip 01243 776446 phil@panorth.plus.com

10th June 10:00 AM Sponsored Walk - 4Sight Vision Support fundraising day out in the Sussex countryside. Angmering Park Estate Crossbush, Arundel BN18 9PQ £10 01243 838001 fundraising@4sight.org.uk www.4sight.org.uk/ sponsored-walks-23

26th June 10:00 AM Andy's Angels Grief Play Café, supporting people navigating their Grief Journey. Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Free. Kayla Shepherd 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk andysangels.org.uk

28th June 7:30 PM Date2Donate Meet local singles and raise money for good causes The Escapist Chichester PO19 1LJ £5 07823 558156 jovita.ivinskaite@act4africa.org meetup.com/ date2donate-find-love-while-spreading-love/

9th July 1:00 PM Act4Africa International Women's Week Talk Zoom Jovita Ivin 07823 558156 jovita.ivininskaite@act4africa.org www.eventbrite.com/e/act4africa womens-week-talk-tickets

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

1st - 4th June 10:00 AM

Nature Heroes - Habitat

Hero Join Nature Hero squad Wakehurst, Kew Haywards Heath, RH17

6TN Standard day entry

Under 16 go free wakehurst@kew.org bit.ly/ NatureHeroes-HabitatHero 01444 894066

1st June - 17th July 10:00 AM Elmer's Art Parade at Petworth Join children’s character Elmer the Patchwork Elephant on an art parade. Petworth House and Park GU28 9LR Free free 01798 342207 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

1st June & 6th July 6:45 PM Graphic novel book club Comic book club looking at graphic novels aimed at adults Private house Barnham PO22 0EF Paul Wilson paulw21erin@gmail.com

3rd June 10:30 AM Parkinson's Support Group

Support group for people with Parkinson's and their families Washington Village Memorial Hall RH20 4AP £2 Gillian Chard 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com

5th June & 3rd July 8:00 PM Felpham Singles

Social Club for widowed, separated or divorced of mature age The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Free/donations 01243 821530

anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com

6th June 7:30 PM Pulborough Computer Club –How to sell anything with your own website Pulborough Village Hall RH20 1LP £5/Members £3 chrissie@wisborough.com pcclub.org.uk

21st June 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills

Women's Institute ‘Madagascan Bags & Hats’ with Jane Muddle Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP Erika erikabrichta@hotmail.co.uk 01903 742039 sullingtonwindmills.org

OMMUNITY

7th & 8th June 9:00 AM Corpus Christ and the spectacular carpet of flowers Part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Arundel Cathedral BN18 9AY Free 01903 882297

arundel@abdiocese.org.uk arundelcathedral.uk

18th June 2:30 PM Scalextric event at High Salvington Windmill Open afternoon at the mill with Scalextric car racing High Salvington

Windmill Worthing BN14 3BP £1. 07799

333267 enquiries@highsalvingtonmilltrust.co.uk

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Every Wed & Fri 10:00 AM Drop In - Free Coffee, chat & local information The Community Hub, Eastergate Village Hall PO20 3RP Free. Bridgette bridgette@bnegct.org.uk 01243 543816 barnhamandeastergatecommunitytrust.com

COURSES & TUITION

11th June 8:30 AM Nature and Close-up / Macro Photography Workshop Principles and techniques for Nature and also Close-up/Macro photography. RSPB Pagham Harbour Sidlesham PO20 7NE £38 / £30 (members) 01243 641508 pagham.harbour@rspb.org.uk www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reservesa-z/pagham-harbour-local-nature-reserve/

EXHIBITIONS

1st June - 2nd July 10:00 AM Gwen John exhibition in Chichester: Art and Life in London and Paris Uncover the life, loves and influences of Gwen John, modern artist and bohemian. Pallant House Gallery Chichester PO19 1TJ £12.50 01234 774557 info@pallant.org.uk pallant.org.uk/whats-on/gwen-john-art-and-life/

1st - 4th June 10:00 AM Glenn Phur: Signature Art, Icons, Landscapes - Art for your Heart

Worthing artist Glenn Phur is exhibiting this Spring. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/

1st - 4th June 10:00 AM Rachel Reader in Worthing: Teal & Mirrors Mosaic is the medium of choice for artist and musician/songwriter Rachel Reader. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/

6th - 11th June 10:00 AM Pauline Murray: Zinnia Pauline Murray lives in West Sussex and her art practice has developed over the years.

Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 colonnadehouse.co.uk/

10th - 18th June 10:00 AM Horsham Artists Art Trail 2023 Art Trail with 36 artists and makers in 13 locations. Horsham District and surrounding area Various prices 07977 095549 news@horshamartists.org horshamartists.org

14th - 18th June 10:00 AM Worthing Film Club: Worthing Cinema: Past, Present, Future The team behind Worthing Film Club are bringing their funded project to Colonnade House. Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk

20th - 25th June 10:00 AM Sara Cook in Worthing: Bojagi: Light in the Landscape This is Sara Cook’s first solo exhibition and shows the style of her work Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/ 24th & 25th June 10:00 AM The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show For those seeking unique craftsmanship & design Borde Hill

Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP £11.50 / £8 (3-16) 01273 479565 thesussexguild.co.uk/ sussex-guild-events/borde-hill-gardenscontemporary-craft-show info@thesussexguild.co.uk

27th June - 2nd July 10:00 AM Daniela Maria Gargiulo: I Know Where I’m Going An exhibition of intricately cut collages made from painted paper. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk

27th June - 9th July 10:00 AM Art Exhibition

Chichester Art Society Summer Exhibition

Oxmarket Contemporary PO19 1YH Free Christine Wheeler 07709 287012 chi.art.soc.info@gmail.com chi-art-art-soc.org

Every Fri 10:00 AM Blue Idol Open Day Visit this historic Quaker building and discover local history Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House Coolham RH13 8QP Free. Blue Idol Quakers admin@blueidol.org

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

11th June 1:00 PM Thakeham Fun Day for Thakeham Primary School. With stalls, games and prizes. Thakeham Playing Field and Village Hall RH20 3GW fots@thakehamps.co.uk

17th June 12:00 PM Jolly Good Festival at The South of England Showground family festival

The South of England Showground RH17 6TH £16 jollygoodfestival.co.uk/jolly-good-festivalsussex-2023 hello@jollylemon.co.uk

8th July 1:00 PM Washington ‘Party in the park’ fundraising day St Mary’s CE School Washington PTA fundraising day St Mary’s CE School Washington RH20 4AP stmarysptaw@gmail.com

FAYRES & FETES

17th & 18th June 10:00 AM Charity Craft Fair, Fun Day, Fun Dog Show & Vintage Stalls Vintage /Retro Clothing, Ornaments, Household, Decorative items etc The South of England Showground & Norfolk Pavilion RH17 6TH 07894 069164 ardingly1718june2023@outlook.com

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17th & 18th June 10:00 AM Craft Market, Fun Dog Show & Fun Day Craft Market Local Crafter's Selling Their Make's Fun Dog Show and Fun Day In The Abergavenny Hanger & Outside Area's at The South of England Showground

Haywards Heath RH17 6TL Sheila umbrellaevents@outlook.com

1st & 2nd July 10:00 AM Chichester Cheese & Chilli Festival Family show for the whole family. Oaklands Park Chichester PO19 6AP From £8 Free. Simon admin@cheeseandchillifestival.com cheeseandchillifestival.com/locations/ chichester-cheese-chilli-festival/

GARDENS & HORTICULTURE

1st - 30th June 11:00 AM

'Expressions of Nature' Sculpture Trail sculpture exhibition will take place at Sussex Prairie Gardens

Henfield BN5 9AT £10 £5 07887 812346 www.sussexprairies.co.uk

2nd June 11:00 AM National Garden Scheme: Judy’s Cottage Garden Open for the National Garden Scheme Judy’s Cottage Garden Worthing BN13 2AE £5 National Garden Scheme hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

3rd - 6th June 10:00 AM The National Garden Scheme: Garden Open Days: The Old Rectory Barnham Two pretty gardens in Barnham open for NGS in June. The Old Rectory Barnham PO22 0EQ £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

3rd & 4th June 10:00 AM The National Garden Scheme: Garden Open Days: The Shrubbery Barnham Two Barnham gardens opening together for NGS. The Shrubbery Barnham PO22 0EH £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

3rd June 11:00 AM The National Garden Scheme: Open Garden: Oaklands Farm Shipley Enjoy peaceful gardens and delicious tea and cake at Oaklands Farm Horsham RH13 8PX £6 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

3rd, 6th, 10th, 13, 17th, 20th, 24th & 27th June ,

1st & 8th July 2:00 PM

The National Garden

Scheme: Open Garden: Peelers Retreat Arundel Help raise funds for National Garden Scheme Charities. Peelers Retreat Arundel BN18 9EX £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

4th June 2:00 PM Sutton Open Gardens After more than a decade the gardens in Sutton will be opening again. Sutton Village Pulborough RH20 1P £5 Under 16's go free. Lisa Bonner elbieinteriors@icloud.com

9th - 11th June 10:00 AM The National Garden

Scheme: Open Garden: Five Oaks Cottage Award -winning, organic garden with a magical atmosphere. Five Oaks Cottage Petworth RH20 1HD £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

10th June 11:00 AM The National Garden

Scheme: Garden Open Day: Foxwood Barn Opening for the National Garden Scheme. Foxwood Barn Arundel BN18 0SR £5 The hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

10th June 2:00 PM The National Garden

Scheme: Garden Open Days: Lordington House The walled gardens of the early C17 Lordington House Chichester PO18 9DX open for NGS. £5 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

11th June 11:00 AM The Hidden Gardens of Cocking sculpture garden, Old Station House, Crypt Farm and others Cocking Village Midhurst GU29 0HU £6/Children free. Philippa 07768 816297 thebluebellatcocking.co.uk

11th June 11:00 AM The National Garden

Scheme: Garden Open Days: 4 Hillside Cottages West Stoke Help raise funds for NGS charities 4 Hillside Cottages Chichester PO18 9BL £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

11th June 1:00 PM Petworth Secret Gardens

Trail 2023 Treasure trail around gardens of Petworth in aid of a local charity Leconfield Hall GU28 0AH £7.50 under 12’s free 07717 462780 info@petworthcommunitygarden.co.uk www.growingforall.org.uk

11th & 12th June 1:30 PM Enjoy a summer's afternoon at the National Garden Scheme garden Enjoy an afternoon at the National Garden Scheme garden at Down Place, South Harting. Down Place Petersfield GU31 5PN £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

17th June & 15th July 11:00 AM National Garden Scheme: Award winning garden in Midhurst National Garden Scheme Award winning garden at 54 Elmleigh, Midhurst GU29 9HA “A Little Bit of Heaven” £4 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

17th & 18th June 12:00 PM National Garden Scheme: Sandhill Farm House Rogate Sandhill Farm House Rogate open for the National Garden Scheme. Sandhill Farm House Petersfield GU31 5HU £5 National Garden Scheme hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

17th & 18th June 1:00 PM The National Garden Scheme: Open Garden: Durford Abbey Barn, Petersfield Opening for the NGS Durford Abbey Barn Petersfield GU31 5AU £5 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

21st & 28th June 10:00 AM The National Garden Scheme: Garden Open Days: 15

Penlands Rise, Steyning Rise and Nightingale House Steyning opening together in June. 15

Penlands Rise Steyning BN44 3P £7 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

23rd & 28th June

10:30 AM The National Garden Scheme: Garden Open Days: Nightingale House One of two gardens opening together for the NGS in Steyning Nightingale House Steyning BN44 3TW £7 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

24th June 5:00 PM The National Garden Scheme: Beautiful garden open at Cookscroft Earnley NGS garden evening accompanied by wine and cheese. Cookscroft Chichester PO20 7JG £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

25th June 2:00 PM National Garden Scheme: Garden Open Days: The Folly Charlton Open for National Garden Scheme The Folly Chichester PO18 0HU £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

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Pottery Painting

Have fun, relax and enjoy creating your own unique pottery pieces.

Suitable for all ages.

Squire’s Garden Centre London Road, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 3BP

Call 01903 893353 to book

5th July 1:00 PM National Garden Scheme: Foxglove Cottage, Horsham A plantaholic’s garden, full of containers, vintage finds and quirky elements Foxglove Cottage Horsham RH13 5NF £5 ngs.org.uk

Every Thurs 10:30 AM

Beautiful garden at The Old Vicarage Washington

Beautiful garden open for the National Garden Scheme. The Old Vicarage Pulborough RH20 4AS £7 The National Garden Scheme 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

MUSIC

3rd June 7:00 PM Raise The Roof Two jazz bands at St. Nicholas Church on Saturday 3rd June St. Nicholas Church BN18 9AT £15 Under 16's free malcolm@farquharson.me.uk 01903 889918 www.stnicholas-arundel.co.uk

11th June 3:00 PM Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra - A Summer Concert Classical music with local orchestra. Assembly Hall Worthing BN11 1HQ Various prices worthingphil.co.uk worthingphilharmonic@gmail.com

25th June 7:30 PM Spiers & Boden - The Midsummer Tour Unique brand of rousing folk music. Worthing Pavilion Theatre BN11 3PX £21.50 01903 206206 wtm.uk

14th July 8:00 PM Come

Together: A Celebration of The Beatles Jukebox 1264 presents Come Together: A Tribute to The Beatles performed by a 17-piece band. All Saints Centre Lewes BN7 2LE £12 lewesmusicgroup.com

SALES & MARKETS

4th June 2:30 PM Annual book fair and local authors' showcase The windmill opens for local authors to display their books, plus books for sale High Salvington Windmill BN14 3BP £1 07799 333267 highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk enquiries@highsalvingtonmilltrust.co.uk

10th June 9:30 AM Cheeki Monkeys Big Baby & Children Market Buy or sell used toys, clothes and equipment. The Shoreham Centre Shoreham-By-Sea BN43 WU £1.50 Free Delphine www.facebook.com/

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The Tempest

The Comedy Of Errors

17th June 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/

Every Fri 9:45 AM Storrington Community Market Locally produced cakes, biscuits, preserves, eggs, fruit, veg, crafts. Storrington Village Hall Storrington Rh20 Free Katie Bridge 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com

SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT

21st June 7:00 PM Petworth Late: Summer Solstice Enjoy the summer solstice in the Pleasure Garden at Petworth House and Park GU28 9LR £10 Petworth Property Office 01798 342207 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

TALKS

1st June 6:00 PM How Truly Rational is the Brain? Clinical psychologist, will discuss the evolutionary processes, to crisis point. Bassil Shippam Centre Chichester PO19 7LG Free bookings@talksatsix.co.uk talksatsix.co.uk

6th June 7:30 PM Sextant to SatNav Part 2 Talk by retired pilot with 45 years of aviation experience

Storrington Museum RH20 4LL £8/£6 members storringtonmuseum.com 01903 740188

7th June 10:00 AM Tracing your army ancestors

Family and local history research. West Sussex Record Office Chichester PO19 1DD £7.50 Matthew www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro 01243 753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

7th June 5:30 PM Poetry Reading, Prof. Hugh Dunkerley Oxfam talks 2023 Oxfam Bookshop Chichester PO19 1HS £5 Miles 01243 816235 m.leeson@chi.ac.uk www.oxfam.org.uk/shops/ oxfam-bookshop-chichester/

7th June 6:30 PM An evening with crime writer Leigh Russell Crime writer Bognor Regis Library PO21 1DE £3 01243 382470 bognor.regis.library@westsussex.gov.uk

7th June 10:30 AM The Arts Society South Downs Peggy Guggenheim By Alexadra Epps Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB £7 or free to members Jane Allison 01798 813314 jane@theallisonfamily.co.uk www.theartssocietysouthdowns.org.uk

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14th June 7:00 PM

In conversation with Isabel Ashdown Hear Isabel talk about her latest novel, Homecoming and her career in writing. Worthing Library BN11 1HD £3 library.events@westsussex.gov.uk

14th June 7:30 PM Lavant Horticultural Society

Talk by Sarah Oldridge Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0BA Non-members £3 Susan suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk

24th June 2:00 PM Sussex Egyptology Society

Colin Reader - A Gift of Geology: Ancient Egyptian Landscapes and Monuments Davison School For Girls Worthing BN11 2JX mail@egyptologyuk.com www.egyptology-uk.com/

5th July 10:00 AM Newspapers for family and local history family and local history research. West Sussex Record Office Chichester PO19 1DD £7.5 Matthew Jones 01243 753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

THEATRE

2nd June 6:00 PM The Wind in the Willows This Is My Theatre's adaptation of the tale. Outdoor theatre at Nymans Gardens, Handcross £19 / £11 07732 253311 info@thisismytheatre.com thisismytheatre.com

3rd - 24th June 7:30 PM Assassins Sondheim's musical takes you on a timebending journey through American history Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk cft.org.uk/events/ assassins

WALKS

2nd & 6th June & 1st July 8:30 PM Night-time safari – nightjars on the heath Discover night time wildlife at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 members / £25.50 Non-members 01798 875851 anna.allum@rspb.org.uk events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

11th June 2:30 PM Heyshott

Cream Teas and Orchid Walk

2 guided orchid walks on Heyshott Escarpment Cobden

Hall GU29 0DJ £6 Nicholas 07927 615828

nick.sherwin@me.com

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Sussex Snippets

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Rewilding Britain's Rewilding Innovation Fund has granted funding to the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project, which aims to restore the depleted ocean kelp forests along the Sussex coastline. Kelp is a natural carbon store and encourages breeding grounds for fish and other marine animals. www.rewildingbritain.org.uk

Sussex Police Commissioner Katy Bourne has been meeting with partners, police and retailers to look at options for preventing anti-social behaviour as well as ways to carry out early interventions and enact immediate justice where offenders are seen in the community putting things right. Ms Bourne wants communities to suggest what reparative activities they’d like to see and will be releasing details of how to do this soon.

Sussex Police have hired an additional 429 police officers as part of the government's initiative to recruit 20,000 officers across England and Wales by the end of March 2023. In addition, 250 extra officers were recruited, funded by an increase in the police portion of local council tax, bringing the total number of additional officers to 679 to improve neighbourhood and response teams.

Ofsted Inspectors have praised West Sussex County Council’s Children’s Services for its ‘relentless approach to improving practice,’ giving the service an overall rating of ‘requires improvement’, with two ‘good’ judgements and two that ‘require improvement to be good’. This rating is up from the 2019 full inspection of Children’s when all areas were rated as inadequate.

The South Downs National Park is launching its 2023

Annual Photo Competition with the theme of “A New Perspective” and a top prize of £250. The competition challenges photographers of all levels and abilities to capture a unique view of the South Downs that shows off its magical beauty in a way people may not have seen before, with the judges being keen to see view-

points that are out-of-the-ordinary. Entries close on 31st October. www.southdowns.gov.uk Staying with the SDNP, they have just compiled “Best walks with a cake stop” - search for “cake” on the Park’s website at www.southdowns.gov.uk

NHS Charities in Sussex are inviting people to register for Walk for Wards 2023. The event challenges participants to take on a 7.5km or 15km route to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS and raise vital funds. It takes place on Saturday 10 June 2023 at Glynde Place near Lewes. www.headsoncharity.org/events

From 1-7 June it is national Volunteers Week at West Sussex Libraries, and they have fantastic volunteers who support our libraries in different ways. Find out how to become a library volunteer at www.arena.westsussex.gov.uk/libraryvolunteers Plus keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities for a new project to help people to read which is coming soon.

Businesses in West Sussex are being encouraged to invest in renewable energy

The scheme offers a group buying program for solar panels, battery storage, and EV charge points at competitive prices from pre-approved suppliers, helping businesses switch to clean energy. Solar Together Sussex is run by a partnership of Sussex local authorities led by West Sussex County Council. Businesses can now register to join the group for free and without obligation www.solartogether.co.uk/sussex

From 2-18 June, artists and makers will open up their studios, welcoming members of the public and showing their work. South East Open Studios celebrates creative talent across Kent, as well as parts of East Sussex and south London. www.seos-art.org

Firle Scarp by Finn Hopson

Charity & Community News

£10,000

raised for charity by car tour

The Bognor Regis Motor Club’s latest charity classic car tour has raised an astonishing £10,000 their two chosen charities.

Ovarian Cancer Action

and Mesothelioma UK. The tour took them to some beautiful spots in the West Country including Tewksbury and Bourton on the Water. Look for the full story on www.bognor-regis-mc.co.uk

New Littlehampton-Chichester bus service

A new 500 bus service will be run by Stagecoach South and will commence in July 2023 initially for two years. The route will run between Chichester, Shopwhyke, Tangmere, Fontwell, Barnham, Yapton and Littlehampton. Buses will run every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays and into the evening. The new service will provide access to key services in both Littlehampton and Chichester centres as well as Portfield retail park, St Richard’s Hospital, and the University of Chichester (Bishop

Walberton Place Care Home

Our family, caring for yours

Otter campus). It will also link with existing bus services, the railway at Barnham Station and a planned new Demand Responsive Transport service in the Barnham/Eastergate/Westergate area where many homes are due to be constructed.

Dementia training for care home staff

Staff at Walberton

We

Walberton Place Care Home provides the highest standards of familyled residential and dementia care. Our home is luxurious and beautifully furnished, whilst retaining a warm family atmosphere that makes Walberton Place feel extra special.

• Warm inclusive family atmosphere

Person-centred dementia care

• Daily fine dining

• Spacious en-suite bedrooms Café, pub, cinema & hair salon

• Landscaped gardens

To find out more about life at Walberton Place contact our Customer Relations Manager Monica Winnett on 07568 128 209 or email monica.winnett@countrycourtcare.com

Place Care Home in Arundel, received an eye-opening experience during a Dementia Bus training day led by Michael from Training 2 Care. The training session was part of Country Court’s dementia care training program and was designed to provide staff with the skills to deliver dementia care through experiencing the debilitating symptoms of dementia first-hand. www.countrycourtcare.co 01243

Charity & Community News

Arundel Cathedral Carpet of Flowers

Arundel's Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St Philip Howard is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023. To mark the occasion, the church will hold the annual Feast of Corpus Christi, a festival of flowers which includes a magnificent procession of the Blessed Sacrament from the Cathedral to the courtyard of Arundel Castle.

The carpet of flowers will be prepared by local volunteers and parishioners, and will take up the full length of the central aisle of the Cathedral. The Cathedral will be open to view the carpet on Wednesday 7 June from 9.30am – 6pm and on Thursday 8 June from 9.30am – 5pm when the Mass, celebrated by Bishop Richard and priests from across the diocese, will begin. Everyone is welcome and entry is free. A selection of snacks and drinks will be available at the Cathedral Centre each day. www.arundelcathedral.uk

Shared ownership homes in Fontwell

Sovereign Housing Association has launched a limited collection of threebedroom homes at Eastergate Park in Fontwell Avenue. The properties are available for sale through Shared Ownership, enabling buyers to purchase a share in the chosen property. The three-bedroom houses have been thoughtfully designed to offer bright, spacious and flexible layouts with generous open plan living in a variety of layouts. Each house comes with flooring throughout and a comprehensive range of fixtures and fittings and there is an enclosed, turfed rear garden and two car parking spaces.

Prices for the Shared Ownership homes available at Eastergate Park start from £152,000 for a 40% share of a three-bedroom home with a full market value of £380,000. Deposits are from £7,600. Sovreign is a non-profit housing association with more than 60,000 homes in South East England. www.sovereignliving.org.uk

Chorizo Scotch Eggs

A picnic favourite with a contemporary twist

Ingredients - Serves 4

• 200g cooking chorizo

• 200g sausage meat

• Small bunch of finely chopped parsley

• 6 eggs

• 100g plain flour

• 150g breadcrumbs

Method

1. Soft boil 4 eggs, then cool immediately in very cold water.

2. Take the skin off the chorizo and then blitz in a food processor until you have a sausage meat texture.

3. In a bowl, mix the chorizo, sausage meat, and parsley – season with pepper

4. Weigh out the mixture into 100g balls.

5. Peel the soft-boiled eggs and wrap your meat around them gently, taking care not to break the egg (using wet hands helps the meat not to stick to them). Rest for 1 hour.

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Roll each egg in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs, then deep fry in oil (160°c) for 7 minutes. Drain on kitchen towel. Stir a couple of teaspoons of harissa paste (shopbought or homemade), through mayonnaise, and serve alongside the halved eggs.

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In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens

Borde Hill - The World in One Garden

Borde Hill Gardens is a mecca for those interested in beautiful views, rare plants and Champion trees. Colonel Stephenson Clarke, who created the garden from the late 19th Century onwards, sponsored plant hunting trips throughout the world. The result is a fantastic collection of rare trees, including 65 Champion trees (these are the largest of their particular species in the whole of Britain).

Set in 383 acres of Grade 2 Heritage listed landscape, the gardens consist of a loosely connected arrangement of ‘rooms’- the Azalea Ring, Italian Gardens, the Rose Garden and perennial borders whilst being more wild on the edges giving way to lakes and open ground.

Harry Baldwin, the fresh faced and energetic Head Gardener, is passionate about how history and horticulture interweave in this space he looks after. We walk along a row of great Chestnuts which used to be on either side of the drive leading to the mansion, still occupied by the 5th generation of the founding family members. “This here is a Japanese Oak, one of only a handful that survived the original seed germination when they were brought back from Japan. I found one of these hiding in a hedge in Kew when I worked there which everyone had forgotten about. They were the last seeds plant collector Richard Oldham sent back from Asia before he died of Dysentry.” “And this is a Meliosma beaniana, one of only three in the British Isles that was bought at auction in 1932 and

transported by lorry and then horse and cart here from North London.” Harry shows me a black and white photo of its parent tree in China, a photo that is part of an extensive well-preserved archive. “It looks like its parent don’t you think? We measure it regularly and the trunk expands about 1cm every year!” I have the feeling I am walking around an art gallery and museum, not just a garden. We come to a huge magnificent 30m tree just coming into leaf. “This is a Chinese Tulip tree, a Liriodendron. For years we tried to propagate

Harry Baldwin, Borde Hill head gardener

it and then we noticed a sapling growing up. It did it itself.

This one will be one of the 130 grafted or propagated trees we are planning to plant in the gardens to celebrate 130 years of horticulture here” He points to a Camelia as we wind our way back to the Italian garden. “This is the double pink flowering Camellia ‘Donation’. It was raised here in the 1930’s and now is sold all over the world!”

Our walk passes boggy ground, great hollows made from sand mining, ancient woodland and views of lakes. “We will be making an educational space down near the lake, with an eco-lodge and cafe. I would like to leave behind a legacy of protecting this collection, and we are digitising the whole of the archive”. We pass a stand of Redwoods, the 3 Magnolia Sisters, and every so often

bones of the landscape. We finish at the Rose Garden. Created in the 1990’s after the owner, Mrs Clarke, read, to her surprise, an old 1902 copy of Countylife magazine praising the beauty of Borde Hill Rose Gardens. She decided to recreate this, and this quadrant of garden now consists of

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a colour wheel of over 700 roses, with 150 different David Austin species.

Not normally a fan of sculpture in gardens, you must see the triangular, perspective bending sculpture called Round Dell by garden designer, Sophie Walker. It is perhaps the most thought provoking, unusual visual art installation I have ever seen in a garden.

Where to go in June

Borde Hill of course! The Rose Garden will be at its best, plus there is a contemporary art show later in the month. Opening times until 31st October 10am-5pm. Haywards Heath RH16 1XP 01444 450326 www.bordehill.co.uk

June tasks

• Dead head roses give them their Summer feed and generous handfuls of manure

• Divide finished bulbs

• Water any new plants you have put in this Spring

• Pinch out Fuchias bushy sprays

• Cut back old geranium foliage grow again

• Plant out seed potatoes and tomatoes, the latter in the sunniest place you have

• Believe it or not it is still not too late to plant runner beans

• Keep seeding new rows of salad vegetables

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Roses and lavender at Borde Hill

Big ideas for small bathrooms

Small can be stylish & functional says Nick Roberts RMR Group

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Hiring an experienced construction or bathroom company is crucial to achieving the best design and installation for your bathroom. Professionals know how to work with available space, debunking the misconception that a small bathroom is a lost cause. In fact, small bathrooms can be transformed into efficient and stylish spaces that make you forget all about their dimensions. Another common misconception about bathroom renovations is they're always expensive. While some projects can be costly, working with

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5 ways to bring spring into your home

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1. Add a burst of fresh colour with a selection of new accessories. Pops of colour can bring a whole new energy to a space, whether it’s a set of colourful kitchen accessories or new cushions in the sitting room. Pick a colour that makes you feel good and enjoy the same good energy in your home.

2. Brighter days draw attention to tired paintwork. Refresh your woodwork in your home to make the room feel instantly updated and ‘clean.’ It might seem an unnecessary job, but even refreshing the ceiling can dramatically enhance the light levels in a space.

3. Tackle that one big ‘problem area’ with a declutter for a great way to feel like you’re winning at life! Invest in storage baskets or shelving that

will enable you to organise a disorganised area that bugs you to instantly feel a weight off your shoulders.

4. Swapping out your bedding for a new set is one of the very best ways to embrace spring in the bedroom. There’s nothing better than beautiful soft new sheets to aid a better night’s sleep. Try a light linen set for a relaxed, bohemian vibe, with no ironing required!

5. Mirrors are one of the most used pieces in an interior designer’s toolbox to bounce light around and create the illusion of space. Go big and position a floor-standing mirror to instantly reflect the new season outside. Julia Kendell will be giving design advice at the Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show, 1st2nd July Sandown Park, Surrey. Claim free tickets: homebuildingshow.co.uk/pr-general-outlets

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LBS Stone is a family run business which has evolved over the past 20 years and Marcus Jones spoke to Sussex Local about the Storrington based business. Marcus explained the importance which is placed on quality and achieving the right look for the client's project. “The finest materials are sourced from reputable suppliers to guarantee that the finished product will not only be visually stunning but will be hygienic, scratch and heat resistant and long lasting. The team of skilled craftsmen are all passionate

about their work and the greatest care is taken throughout the measuring, cutting, shaping and polishing processes to achieve an outcome to fully satisfy the client.” Keeping the customer fully informed during the process is of immense importance Marcus told us, and intense attention to detail ensures that the finished project will meet their aspirations.

Of course, said Marcus, their success has not happened overnight and it has taken years of investing in state of the art technology, building a team of dedicated craftsmen and finding the high quality materials needed to establish a company which has worked with high profile clients as well as offering affordable products to the general public.

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KT Tunstall

A grammy-nominated Scottish artist is coming to Worthing!

KT Tunstall burst onto the music scene with her 2004 multiplatinum debut, Eye to the Telescope, which spawned the global hits "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See." These songs established Tunstall as a captivating, must-see performer, as well as a Songwriter with a singular knack for balancing introspective folk and propulsive rock. In the last few years, the Grammy-nominated Scottish Musician has expanded on these musical selves by focusing on a trilogy of records, where each album zeroes in on a single concept: soul, body and mind.

Produced by Martin Terefe, who co-wrote her 2005 global hit "Other Side of the World," her

mind record draws on Tunstall's love of percussive West African grooves as a metaphor for the learning patterns of the mind and is an eclectic album that seamlessly weaves together disparate styles.

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Reaching families...

Supporting young people with special educational needs

Many founders of charities or not-forprofit organisations decide to start their own organisation as a result of finding themselves unable to find the support they themselves need … Brian O’Hagan, Director of Reaching Families, is no exception.

In 2008, Brian had recently moved back to Worthing, after many years living in London, and had a child, James, who had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy at eight weeks old. Brian says, “When my son was poorly, I noticed that there was very little support for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) so I began to explore what could be offered to support parents and families and in doing so, enhance the quality of life for children with SEND and their families.” Having spent 25 years working in the voluntary sector Brian decided to use his skills to launch an organisation that could achieve these objectives.

Working with over 3,000 West Sussex families

Brian explains that the aim of Reaching Families is to empower families of children with SEND in order for them to “maximise the support they receive from external agencies, have the knowledge and skills to care for a child or young person with SEND and to improve their resilience and emotional wellbeing through the support of other families in a similar situation.

“We do that through the delivery of a one-stop shop of services that includes an in-depth parent -carer guide, an online library of factsheets and animations, training workshops and courses, benefits advice and a befriending service for parents of children undergoing diagnosis.” The charity also has parent support groups based in Billingshurst, Burgess Hill, Chichester, Littlehampton, Worthing and online via zoom. With another group to be launched in Shoreham later this year.

Every year, Reaching Families supports over 3,000 families with a range of projects and services. Although the charity does receive referrals from health, schools and the local authority, referrals are not necessary for those seeking support from the organisation.

Delivering a range of information and training services

Reaching Families achieves its mission is to “empower, inform and support parents and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in West Sussex,” through the delivery of a wide range of services. Possibly key amongst which is the charity’s parent-carer guide: “Making Sense of It All” –often referred to by users as the “parent-carer bible.” The guide is designed to enable and inform parents of children with SEND from birth through to adulthood, covering subjects including diagnosis, benefits and money matters, accessing support at school and from health & social care, and transition into adult life. It also contains a useful directory of local and national organisations, and an equally useful, and extensive, jargon-buster. The guide may be ordered free of charge as an eBook or in hardcopy format, subject to postage and packing, from the Guide Page of the charity’s website.

The charity also offers a series of fact sheets on childhood disabilities and rare syndromes, combining clinical information with local information on relevant projects, services and support for a particular condition. All information is localised to the needs of West Sussex families. Reaching families also produces information in the form of animated films – Animation Shorts – on a variety of subjects.

In 2021-22, 2,600 copies of the Making Sense of it All guide were downloaded/delivered to families, whilst over 10,000 factsheets were downloaded from the Reaching Families website.

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Additionally, there is a range of Training Workshops for the parent-carer, again free of charge, and a “Making Sense of it All – Foundation Course”, introducing key issues parent-carers will face as their child grows and develops, which is available via Zoom or in person. Again, in 2021-22, 949 parents attended one of Reaching Families training workshops.

Offering “Face-2-Face Befriending” and Parent Support Groups

Parent-carers of recently diagnosed children also have an opportunity to benefit from befriending and emotional support, from an experienced and specially trained parent-carer, under the charity’s Face-2-Face Befriending project. Volunteer based, the charity’s befrienders undergo intensive training, are DBS checked and have ongoing support and supervision.

Monthly support groups - Umbrellas Parent Support groups are based in Billingshurst, Burgess Hill, Littlehampton and Worthing and since Covid, a weekly online group meets on Zoom. These groups can be crucial for isolated parents, offering the opportunity to connect with other parents and signposting them to other relevant projects and services.

Amongst the information provided in Reaching Families’ Impact report for 2021 22, are figures illustrating the positive effect the charity has upon the lives of those who use its services. 90 percent of parent-carers reported improved knowledge in accessing support for their child, whilst 80 percent of parent-carers reported feeling more resilient in overcoming difficulties thanks to peer support. And 78 percent of parentcarers reported improved skills and selfconfidence in supporting their child as a result of attending a Reaching Families training course.

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“£10 will pay for the cost of printing our parent guides for one West Sussex family”

Reaching Families is funded from a variety of sources including the National Lottery, the local authority, the NHS and various charitable trusts and foundations. When I ask about Fundraising Events, Brian says that, “We very rarely put on fundraising events mainly because we are a small team and do not have the resources for managing these sorts of events.”

However, if you enjoy running, cycling, skydiving or putting on coffee mornings then Brian O’Hagan would be delighted to hear from you to discuss how you could raise much needed funds to sustain the work of the charity. “We have been very lucky to have had support from local people with fundraising, for example, a family in Littlehampton last Christmas raised money for us through a Christmas light show. Another lady ran a Zumbathon for us, many more have given donations.”

Reaching Families is also keen to hear from anyone who might want to volunteer with the charity. “We use volunteers in our befriending service… Our team of twenty volunteers provide emotional and practical support with things like

signposting, accessing other services, learning about their child’s condition and meeting other parent-carers.” There are other ways in which volunteers can contribute to the charity too – by promoting the work of Reaching Families at community events, representing the charity at groups in your own local area or by distribution information to community venues, such as preschools and GP surgeries.

Exponential growth in demand for services since Covid

Now, more than ever charities are struggling to provide their much-needed services. As Brian says, “Our biggest challenge is meeting an exponential increase in demand for our service. Since the start of the covid pandemic demand has increased in some projects by over 200 percent. Finding the funds to increase resources to meet that demand has been difficult particularly in the current economic climate.”

Contact: Reaching Families Unit 16 Oaklands Business Centre, 64-68 Elm Grove, Worthing. BN11 5LH. Or please call 01903 366360

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Smart motorways discontinued

Utilising the hard shoulder for safety on motorways

Road safety charity, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), welcomed the decision to scrap developing new smart motorways for safety reasons. RoSPA has campaigned for road safety for over a century and has highlighted the higher risk of collisions between stationary and moving vehicles on smart motorways compared to conventional ones, with road users calling for the return of the hard shoulder. Road Safety Manager at RoSPA, stated drivers want the hard shoulder and motorists need to feel safe on roads. RoSPA welcomes plans to shelve construction of smart motorways and hopes the money will be used to make motorways safer in other ways. Live lane breakdowns can happen where a hard shoulder is in place, and it is only a relative place of safety. Collisions and injury can still occur, which is why RoSPA will continue to educate motorists on what to do in an emergency on the road.

Smart motorway safety feature investments are ongoing like the retrofit of emergency refuge areas. RoSPA tips for encountering problems on the motorway: If a driver is on a motorway with a hard shoulder and needs to do an instant stop, use momentum to move over to the left lane and stop on the hard shoulder, turn on the hazards and ensure side lights are illuminated if it's dark. Be aware of changes in the car's handling, stop as far to the left as possible, get all occupants out of the car, and call for help using the nearest SOS phone. If the driver is on a smart motorway and can still drive, get to a service area or emergency refuge area. If they break down in a live lane, get the vehicle as far off the road as possible, turn on hazard lights, and get out of the vehicle on the left-hand side if it's safe, if not, stay in the car with the seatbelt on and call 999. www.rospa.com

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Coronation Celebrations

Oak Class were able to think about all the royal items they saw during their visit to the Tower of London earlier in the school year!

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At the start of May, the children at Amberley CE Primary School celebrated the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla with a week of learning about the Coronation and having a day of celebrations at the school.

Rev. Gerry shared a special collective worship with the children where they learned all about the anointing of the new King with oil, helping the children to understand the relationship between the monarch and the church.

In class, the children learned about the various special items King Charles would hold during the ceremony including the orb and sceptre.

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On Tuesday, May 2, pupils from Arundel Church of England Primary School put on a spectacular re enactment of the coronation of King Charles III. The event, which was organized and led by Father Andrew from St Nicholas Church, it was aimed to give pupils a first-hand experience of the historical event and to promote an understanding of British history, especially with the events on 6th May 2023. Pupils donned period costumes and recreated the pageantry and ceremony of the coronation.

Parents and teachers alike were impressed with the pupils' and Father Andrew’s attention to detail and commitment to bringing history to life. "It was amazing to see the pupils so engaged and excited about history," said deputy headteacher Heidi Simpson. "It's wonderful to

see the members of the clergy lead and allow the children to demonstrate such enthusiasm for learning. Although we are lucky here with Father David and Father Andrew" The event was also attended by volunteers, who praised the school for its dedication to promoting education and culture in the community. "It's wonderful to see young people taking an interest in our country's rich history," said Doctor Mott. "Arundel Church of England Primary School should be commended for their efforts in bringing this important event to life."

Overall, the reenactment was a great success, and the pupils left with a newfound appreciation for British history and culture. The school hopes to continue promoting historical education and cultural awareness through future events and initiatives with its local partnerships.

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Notice how far you have come

By Heather Smith

We often hold ourselves to very high standards when it comes to our diet andexercise routines.

If we’re not seeing what we want to see – or if we’re not seeing it as quickly as we would like –we often throw in the towel and quit.

We end up with a bit of an ‘all or nothing’ approach as our interest rises and falls depending on where we feel in relation to our goals.

A good strategy to help maintain your consistency is to remember to look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go.

Let’s say your ultimate goal is to be in a regular exercise routine. To you, that means 3 workouts a week. Your starting point was zero. Now, you’re getting 2 workouts most weeks and 3 sometimes. That is not failing – that is great progress!

How about if your goal is to get 10,000 steps a day. Your starting point was 2,000 and now you’re getting about 6,000… Again, that is not failing. You’re consistently able to do more than you could at the start. You are making progress!

Let’s say your nutrition goal is to cook three meals a day from scratch. Your starting point was cooking one meal a day yourself, and now you manage to cook two meals a day several times a week. Of course, there’s more work to do – but throwing the towel in and going back to your old habits is not going to help. You are closer to your goal than you were, so keep on making progress! So, when the going gets tough, remember to take a look back at how far you’ve come. Make sure you really allow yourself to notice the changes. Be proud of yourself, even if you’re not where you’d like to be yet, and make sure to find positives in the achievements you’ve made.

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Is cycling bad for men’s health?

With 2023 marking the 100th Annual Bike Week from the 5th-11th June this year, cycling has seen an increase in popularity over the last few years. Cycling is a fun and effective form of exercise, but some worry that pressure from a bicycle saddle can cause urinary, sexual, prostate problems and can even increase your risk of prostate cancer.

Some data from clinical studies shows that side effects of bicycle riding in men are most often genital numbness. Rarer effects can include infertility, impotence, blood in the urine, twisting of the spermatic cord, prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate, and elevated PSA levels.

But do the pros of an active lifestyle outweigh the risks? Consultant urologist Simon Woodhams (pictured above) explains that, ”If you have a chronic prostate problem that’s provoked by using a conventional seat, you can switch to a recumbent seat. ‘Noseless’ bicycle saddles can reduce numbness, pressure and genital discomfort in male cyclists. A traditional bike saddle puts 25% to 40% of your body's weight on the nerves and

blood vessels down there, but a no-nose saddle shifts that weight toward the sit bones.”

Mr Woodhams concludes that, “Men who get the most exercise have a lower incidence of prostate cancer when compared with men who get little or no exercise. Exercising on most days of the week can help you lower your risk of developing prostate cancer. Bicycle riding is an excellent form of exercise and will not increase your risk of prostate cancer. Other ways to reduce your risk of prostate cancer are staying at a healthy weight and eating a wellbalanced, healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods.” www.westsussexurology.co.uk

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Sussex Walks - June 2023

These are the “Heart Smart Walks” run by Chichester District Council. They must be pre-booked up to 7 days in advance, see below. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk. All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated.

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

IMPORTANT: You must pre-book all walks on chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041

Wed 7th June – 10.30am – Amberley – Leader: Peter B / 2 hrs / 4 miles

Through Amberley village and back round the castle and along the river Arun.

Meet: Car park at Amberley Station. MAP REF TQ026117

Wed 7th June – 10.30am - Slindon – Leader: Alison & Peter / 3 hours / Approx. 6 miles

A longer strenuous walk to the folly and through Slindon Woods, with some steep gradients. Will be muddy after wet weather.

Meet: National Trust Car Park at Park Lane, Slindon BN18 0QY

Wed 7th June – 10.30am – Climping – Leader: Dominic / 1 hr 15 mins / Approx. 3 miles.

Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to the Yacht Club. Gentle Pace. Refreshments are available at the Yacht Club on the return.

Meet: 10.30am at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, BN17 5DL.

Wed 14th June – 6pm – Tillington to river – Leader: Gerald / 1.5 hrs / 3 miles

A Perfect summer stroll. Come and enjoy a gentle circular walk down to the River Rother via our new Permissive Path opened by Lord Egremont last summer.

Beautiful river setting. Back via smugglers lane.

Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU963 220.

Thurs 22nd June – 10.30am – Graffham - Leader: Bruce / 2 hours 15 minutes / 4.5 miles.

Graffham and Lavington Commons, Seaford College and horses. Ascent 80m. Might be muddy. After the walk, this is a good place for a picnic.

Meet: Graffham Recreation Ground. SU931176 ( Nearby postcode GU28 0QB )

Fri 23rd June – 10.30am – Pulborough Brooks - Leader: Peter Brook / 2 hrs / 3.5 miles

A flat walk with stiles, which can be wet and muddy if there has been bad weather.

Meet: RSPB Reserve car park, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, RH20 2EL.

Mon 26th June – 2pm – Midhurst, Iping & Stedham Commons - Leader: Sandy / 2-2.5 hrs / 5.5 miles

Interesting terrain of Heathland, Pine Forest & Commons. A mostly flat walk with lovely outlooks and one steep narrow path. No dogs on this walk please.

Meet: Iping & Stedham Car Park.

Wed 28th June – 10.30am – River Arun to The Stokes - Leader: Alison & Peter / 2 hrs 30 / 4.8 miles

A lovely walk along lanes and through woods via the villages of North and South Stoke. It will be muddy in places if it has rained recently. Two stiles.

Meet: Amberley Station Car Park, BN18 9LR

Wed 28th June – 10.30am – Chichester Tree Trail - Leader: Ian / 1 hr 15 mins / 1.5 miles

A 1.5 mile walk around central Chichester, to see the variety of local and exotic trees in our city. Wheelchair friendly. A short walk with frequent stops, hence the 75 minutes. A pdf “Chichester Tree Trail” is on the West Sussex County Council website, if you want to preview the notes.

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

Thurs 29th June – 10.30am – Chantry Hill and Tolmare Farm - Leader: Jane / 3 hrs / 6.5 miles

An open hilly downland walk with wonderful views, it can be muddy and slippery. No dogs please.

Meet: at Chantry Post

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The opening of the Arun Cinema in 1939

By local historian Mark Phillips

ways of people in other parts of the world and although we may not agree with them, there is no harm in seeing them at the pictures.”

He raised a laugh with his concluding words: “Thank heaven you are going to see something tonight after listening to me!”

Mr Yapp thanked the Duke and said he had been told by a number of people that Arundel was not large enough to warrant the expenditure entailed in building the cinema and in doing so, his company would ‘Lose their shirts!’

In the 9th January 1939 edition of the West Sussex Gazette, it stated that when Bernard, Duke of Norfolk, formally opened the Arun Cinema in Arundel, he had been the first Duke to ever perform such a ceremony. Whether this is true or not was of little interest to the excited local residents who could hardly believe that a new 465-seat cinema had been built in their small town.

The cinema, and parking for 60 cars, was built on the Queen Street site previously occupied by part of the old Swallow Brewery (now the location of Caen Stone Court). Although smaller than many cinemas in larger towns, it claimed to contain, ‘The most comfortable and fully upholstered seats with plenty of leg room, all well raised for a clear view of the screen. The cinematograph equipment entirely up to date with a sound system that is well suited to the size of the hall.’

There was a full house of dignitaries and local residents on the opening night to watch the formal ceremony from the raised stage. Duke Bernard and Lavinia Duchess of Norfolk were accompanied by Gwendolen Duchess of Norfolk (Duke Bernard’s mother), Mayor Pearson and his wife and Mr Herbert Yapp, chairman of cinema company Messrs Rickenya Ltd.,

The Mayor told the audience that the last time a theatre had been opened in Arundel was 132 years ago, ‘when Arundel was so fashionable that Brighton was considered dull by comparison.’

When the Duke spoke, he said that the town had waited a long time for its own purpose-built cinema and thanked the company for providing such a charming and comfortable place. He declared the cinema open followed by: “The cinema can bring to us in an educational way the habits and

His closing words were defiant: “My colleagues and I are convinced we have made a sound decision and are not the least perturbed about losing our shirts!”

After the opening ceremony, the company adjourned to the Bridge Hotel (Martlets Court now occupies this site) a few doors away, for a reception which was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk.

The first programme included a short Donald Duck film and A Yank at Oxford, a comedy drama featuring Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor. With seats downstairs costing from 6p to one shilling and seats upstairs from one-shilling 3p to one shilling 9p, the cinema proved to be extremely popular, especially during WWII when it was frequented by many of the servicemen based in and around Arundel.

It finally closed its doors in 1959 and part of the building was used as the office and workshop for the Texaco Service Station that replaced it. Many people may not know that films can still be enjoyed at Arundel Town Hall. For info go to: www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk/?s=cinema or call 01903 882954

By Mark Phillips

The Arun cinema in its opening year - 1939

The old Texaco garage in Queen Street using the remaining part of the old Arun cinema as a car repair shop.1976

Uplands Yapton’s women’s land army hostel

By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford local history

Many of my older readers will have heard about the ‘Women’s Land Army’ of WW2 but how many of you realise that it was first formed in January 1917 to help increase the amount of food being grown in Great Britain? It was wound up in 1919 but reformed again just before WW2, in June 1939. Over 200,000 women, nick-named ‘Land Girls’, were recruited over the course of the war, from towns and cities through-out the country to work on the land taking over from the farm workers who had been ‘called-up’ to join the fighting forces.

In June 1940, the West Sussex Gazette carried a Public Notice calling for women to ‘Enrol ToDay’ into the W.L.A. The volunteers would receive one month’s training and would be supplied with ‘breeches, pullover, boots, shoes, mackintosh, dungarees, stockings, hat and overall coat’. They would also be guaranteed a minimum weekly wage.

Many of the women lived in temporary Hostels built to accommodate the new workforce. One such building was located in the centre of Yapton, on the northern bank of the derelict canal, between Victoria House and Canal Road, named ‘Uplands’.

Yapton’s ‘Land Girls’

Yapton, being mainly an agricultural community, had the need for many ‘Land Girls’ who found themselves on farms around the village such as Staker’s Farm, Wicks Farm and Bilsham Farm, working in the fields, driving tractors, lambing and digging ditches as well as helping in the dairies of

Hobbs and Church Farms milking the cows. Others were employed working on poultry farms, in market gardens or anywhere in fact, that would help ease the food shortages caused by the war. Some even became ratcatchers. While working they were all supplied with distinctive green uniforms, either in dungaree style trousers with a bib or overalls.

The 1949 Electoral Roll for Yapton records some of the women who continued working the on the Farms after the war and still living in Uplands. They included Hilda Belcher, Barbara Andrews, Edna Woolgar, Elsie Edwards and Edith Kirby. The Women’s Land Army was eventually disbanded in November 1950.

Post W.L.A.

The building was put to good use following the departure of the Land Girls. It was used as temporary accommodation for families waiting for council houses to become available. Families listed on the 1955 Electoral Roll included Fellows, Keets and Rowe. The building was eventually demolished in the 1960’s, 20 or so years before The Pines estate was built.

Recognition

Finally in 2000, 50 years after their disbandment, the Women’s Land Army were invited to parade past the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day. Their final March took place in October 2012, when 130 veterans took part. In December 2007 Defra, belatedly, announced that all surviving ‘Land Girls’ would be recognised with a badge.

Photographs

A comprehensive collection of photographs was left by the late Iris Langridge. Included among them are many showing the women at work, rest and play around the village and local area, a tribute to their contribution to the war effort and help in feeding the Nation.

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

Driving a tractor

Entrance to Uplands

Andrew Griffith MP

Mobile data & crime

I am delighted that since my last column our rural communities received good news for mobile data coverage. The Government has launched its latest strategy to deliver reliable 4G and 5G across the whole country, including here in West Sussex.

I know that some areas, particularly the vicinities of Petworth, Wisborough Green and Arundel, experience ‘blackspots’ in mobile data coverage and this news – which includes a £40 million 5G innovation fund to support businesses in adopting new technologies – will be welcome.

This new strategy was announced by the Government in addition to ongoing improvements, worth £100 million here in Sussex, to upgrade broadband connections to 60,000 households and businesses. Rural connectivity is not only crucial to local economic growth but is also increasingly

vital to the daily life of people who live in the most remote areas.

I know that, for many readers, tackling crime is at the top of the agenda. I share this view. That is why I was pleased with last week’s news that the Government has nationally recruited more than 20,000 new Police Officers – delivering on a commitment made in 2019.

That means that Sussex Police has recruited an additional 679 Police Officers since 2018 and the force now has more officers on our streets than 10 years ago. This positive news has meant that we’ve seen neighbourhood crime fall by 33% since 2019 a bigger reduction than the national average and an expansion of our local Rural Crime Team who are expert specialists in tackling the crime that impacts our more isolated countryside communities.

Andrew Griffith MP for Arundel & South Downs

Andrew.Griffith.MP@parliament.uk

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Aldingbourne Parish Council Planning applications

Edited extracts of the minutes of the Planning Meeting on 11th April 2023.

To discuss any recent Planning Applications.

AL/36/23/OUT – The Paddocks, Littleheath Road, Aldingbourne BN18 0SR - Outline application with some matters reserved for 9 No new dwellings (Houses and Bungalow) with Wildlife Corridors following demolition of existing 4 bedroom chalet bungalow and assorted outbuildings (resubmission following AL/126/22/OUT). This application is a Departure from the Development Plan. Objection - The Parish Council objects to this application as it contravenes the following from the Aldingbourne Neighbourhood Plan:-

• EH1 and CSP1 - The development is outside the ANP BUAB - Built up Area Boundary and is therefore not supported and goes against the Arun Local Plan.

• EH3 - Agricultural Land Development resisted.

• EH8 - The development is out of keeping with the character of the area.

• EH10 - Contravenes the Dark Skies Policy.

• GA3 - adequate parking provision not shown.

• H3 - Housing Density - It is perceived to be an overdevelopment of the site.

• Application previously refused on air quality and noise issues, cannot see this has been addressed or resolved. Development is not sustainable as there is no local public transport, and all reports submitted are preliminary and there is no evidence they’ve been finalised so it was difficult to comment specifically on aspects of biodiversity, and cannot see Heritage assessment.

BE/21/23/RES – The Cottage, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis PO22 9PA - Approval of phase 2 reserved matters following outline consent BE/63/17/OUT (amended by BE/131/18/PL) for 20 No dwellings. Identical resubmission of approved application BE/137/19/RES. Application isn’t CIL Liable. Objection – Council supports objections raised by Bersted Parish Council. www.aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk

Barnham & Eastergate Parish Council

Public session and Working Party updates

Edited extracts from draft minutes of Parish Council meeting on 14th March 2023.

Open Public Session - Residents of Eastergate Lane representative gave a presentation on the work a small group of residents undertook to get support for making an application to WSCC for a TRO for Eastergate Lane. Application seeks a reduction in speed limit from 40mph to 30mph (or 20mph if possible, though unlikely) and to add some form of traffic calming in terms of pinch points along the Lane. Support received from residents was over 90% and were now seeking support from Parish Council to their application as theirs, together with the County Councillor’s was vital to the TRO application succeeding. Following a discussion, Council agreed to support application and a letter of support be forwarded to representative for inclusion with application. Scheme funding should come from WSCC, but Council also gave preliminary support for some sort of financial support if needed, subject to further discussion when cost details were known.

Resolved: Support Eastergate Lane Residents’ Group application to WSCC to implement a TRO to reduce speed limit and implement traffic calming measures along Eastergate Lane. Any potential financial contribution should application be successful would require further discussion and decision at later meeting. Clerk would send a letter to inform Group’s representative of Council’s support. People, Places and Spaces Working Party – Updated Council on recent discussions held.

• Discussed need to focus on developing a strategy to maintain/enhance community in villages

• Active links on projects with Community Trust need to be built into projects at a strategic level

• Seek individuals to promote networks

Looked into bringing forward following proposals:

• A Community Garden to promote planting

• Open Gardens event in 2024

• Rewilding small areas of publicly owned land

• The story of our Parish – build on work done www.barnhamandeastergate-pc.gov.uk

Walberton Parish Council

Update for June 2023

Extracts from the minutes of the General Purposes (18th April) and Finance and Legal (25th) Committee meetings.

Environment

The contractor has paused the pond headwall repair due to the water level. To preserve as much water as possible for the summer, enquiries will be made concerning enabling continuation of repairs without drainage.

The first Fontwell pollinator verge has been completed and volunteers are sought to help with the next 9.

A dog waste bin will be installed at the bottom of Dairy Lane and the Avisford Grange agents will be contacted regarding a bin there. A general waste bin will be installed at Blacksmith’s Corner; general tidying of the vegetation there is being undertaken.

Maintenance

An estimate for repainting the Pavilion’s interior was approved.

The Village Green Archway repair quotes were

considered. An update was received regarding the allotment fencing. The repairs to the Fontwell and Barrack Row noticeboards are being chased.

Fontwell Meadows

Community centre is under construction. Estimated that 75% of the public open space could be completed by the end of the summer; paddocks likely later. Areas remain fenced off while seeding takes. The Fontwell West roundabout works are complete; there has been a delay in integration of the traffic lights with National Highways’ electronic management system so they remain switched off.

Financial

The state of the reserves was reviewed. The nature of the Public Sector Deposit Fund account will be reviewed to ensure it continues to provide the most appropriate and safe location for funds.

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