Sussex Local Magazine - Arundel/Barnham NOVEMBER 2022

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What’s On - November 2022

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BONFIRE NIGHT

04/11/2022 5:00 PM Fireworks With Night Putting Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate RH13

6PG Adult: £10 Kids: £6

04/11/2022 6:30 PM Slinfold Bonfire & Fireworks annual celebration with food and drinks served from outside bar at The Red Lyon Slinfold Horsham RH13 0RR £10 under 16s free

05/11/2022 4:00 PM Findon Village Firework Fantasia Low noise fireworks with Fire Performance, music, BBQ and bar St. John the Baptist School BN14 0TR st john the baptist pta.sumupstore.com/product/fireworks

05/11/2022 5:00 PM Annual Lewes Bonfire Night The annual Lewes Bonfire Night is one of the most well known bonfire nights. Lewes BN7 www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com

05/11/2022 5:00 PM Barnham Fireworks Night A fun filled night for the family at Murrells Field next to Barnham Community Hall Bognor Regis PO22 0AY Adult £5.50, Family £16, Child £2.50

05/11/2022 5:00 PM Fireworks Night 2022 Horsham Rugby Club annual Fireworks night is back! Horsham Rugby Club RH13 6PJ £5 for singles and £18 for a family ticket. Horsham Rugby Club www.fireworks.horshamrufc.com

06/11/2022 5:30 PM Annual Walberton Bonfire and Fireworks Walberton Village Hall BN18 0PJ £6 £3 Fiona walbertonvillagehall01@gmail.com

06/11/2022 5:30 PM Wizards and Witches Fireworks Night at Fontwell Racecourse everyone can dress as Wizards and Witches. Fontwell Park Racecourse Arundel BN18 0SY 13yrs+ £8 / Family £20 / 4 12yrs £6 01243 543335 info@fontwellpark.co.uk

11/11/2022 4:00 PM Ardingly Fireworks Spectacular fairground and fireworks display by Illusion Fireworks Ltd £5, Under 5's free allevents.in/haywards%20heath/ardingly fireworks spectacular/200023399571810

11/11/2022 5:30 PM Fireworks Extravaganza Fireworks, stalls, BBQ, games and refreshments Ashington CofE School RH20 3PG Tickets available from the school office. Fundraisers of Ashington CE School (FACES) www.facebook.com/groups/faces.ashington

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

19/11/2022 10:00 AM Sew What Stitch Club A small and friendly independent group run for children aged 8 16. The Marriott Scout Hall Goring BN12 4NR £5 Liza Moon 07912 303367 yeworthing2000@gmail.com

Every Tue 4:45 PM New Youth Choir Rehearsal for choir for children aged 8 to 11 Trinity Methodist Church Storrington RH20 3NG £3 Robert Gamble robertgamblerc@gmail.com

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

01/11/2022 2:00 PM Arts Society West Sussex Talk on ‘Artists of the Montmartre’ by Hilary Guise Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB Visitors £7 (cash) Jackie westsussex@theartssociety.org 1903 411086 theartssocietywestsussex.org 05/11/2022 10:30 AM Parkinsons support group A support group for people with Parkinsons and their families in Washington Memorial Village Hall RH20 4AP Maureen johnsonmaureen86@gmail.com

07/11/2022 8:00 PM Felpham Singles Social Club Social club for over 50's who are single, widowed or divorced. The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Free. Anne Cook 01243 821530 anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com

11/11/2022 3:00 PM Rosehill Book Club, Pulborough New members welcomed to this small friendly group Rosehill Book Club Pulborough RH20 4NL Carol Davison carol953@hotmail.co.uk

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14/11/2022 7:30 PM Pulborough Meadows WI November Meeting Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF Mary mary.walker50@gmail.com

16/11/2022 2:30 PM Pulborough Society meeting Regular meeting of civic amenity group Pulborough Village Hall RH20 free to local residents. Ian 01798 874686 ian@ianellisassociates.com

16/11/2022 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills Women's Institute A friendly group of around 60 ladies The Parish Hall Storrington RH20 3PP Erika Brichta erikabrichta@hotmail.co.uk sullingtonwindmills.org/

Every Thurs 2:00 PM Circle Dancing/European Folk Dancing Dance in lines and circles, to diverse music. All dances are taught Storrington and Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £6 Sue Kewley 01903 744929 suekewley@outlook.com

COMMUNITY

19/11/2022 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast in Chichester community event Men's breakfast with Dr Tim Fookes, High Sherriff of West Sussex Chichester Park Hotel PO19 7QL £9.50 Peter Sutton 07813 024585 peter@ppsutton.co.uk immanuelchichester.com/community/mens breakfast/

26/11/2022 10:00 AM Christmas Coffee Morning Walberton Gardeners Club Christmas Coffee Morning Walberton Pavilion Arundel BN18 0PJ bbailey93@btinternet.com walberton gardeners club.com

COURSES & TUITION

19/11/2022 9:30 AM Birding for beginners Winter Wetlands at Pulborough Brooks Learn about winter visitors at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 members/£25.50 Non members Lydia lydia.fletcher@rspb.co.uk 01798 875851 events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

Every Wed 7:30 PM Is there more to life than this? Free Alpha course Join Life Community Church to explore the big questions of life, faith and meaning The Village Hub Storrington RH20 4DJ Free. Stuart Spinney 01903 743547 alpha@lccstor.org

EXHIBITIONS

1st 5th Nov 10:00 AM Dylan and Adrienne Shields Exhibiting together, Adrienne Shields and Dylan Shields are mother and son. Shaped. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Paula Tollett 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adur worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/ dylan shields adrienne shields shaped/

1st 5th Nov 10:00 AM Liz English: Chinoiserie Chaos Local artist Liz English is “crazy about Chinoiserie”. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Paula 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adur worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/ liz english chinoiserie chaos/ 19/11/2022 10:00 AM Art Exhibition Local artists/art groups will be exhibiting and selling their works Storrington & Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP Free. Storrington Museum 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com 22/11/2022 10:00 AM Brian Tew and Deborah Michelson: Capturing Nature in Surface and Form This joint exhibition is a natural progression of the shared creative space. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Paula Tollett 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adur worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/ brian tew deborah mitchelson/ 11th, 18th & 25th Nov 10:00 AM Blue Idol Open Days Visit local historic building and Quaker place of worship Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House Coolham RH13 8QP Free. admin@blueidol.org www.blueidol.org 22nd 27th Nov 10:00 AM Starlings Murmurations / Conversations Two artists come together to celebrate creativity. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Paula 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adur worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/ ruthmulvie claireknill/ 29th & 30th Nov 10:00 AM Elizabeth Mienert Elizabeth's exhibition features watercolour sketches taken from her travel sketchbooks. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Paula Tollett 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adur worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/ elizabeth mienert musing and meandering/

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

1st 12th Nov 7:00 PM The Famous Five: A New Musical A musical family adventure based on Enid Blyton's books Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 Half price for under 16s 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk cft.org.uk

05/11/2022 3:30 PM Alice in Wonderland Performed by the Rosemary Bell Academy of Dance. Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN Adult: £12.50 Child: £3.50 Hazel Latus 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

17/11/2022 7:30 PM My One & Only An explosion of dance & design. Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN Adult: £16 Child: £12 / nus £8. Hazel Latus 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

24/11/2022 7:30 PM Nice Work If You Can Get It An explosion of song & dance. Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre Bognor Regis PO21 1BN Adult: £16 Child: £12 NUS £8 Hazel Latus 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

24th 30th Nov 4:30 PM Glow Wild | Wakehurst

The winter lantern trail is back at Wakehurst Haywards Heath RH17 6TN From £14 (Adult Kew/Wakehurst Member) From £11 (Child). glowwild@kew.org www.kew.org/wakehurst

26th 30th Nov 10:30 AM Tree Mendous Christmas Explore Petworth House to see Christmas trees taking centre stage Petworth House and Park GU28 9LR 01798 342207 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

FAYRES AND FETES

12/11/2022 10:00 AM Steyning Holistic Fair Autumn brings the return of this uplifting and cosy event. The Steyning Centre BN44 3X £3 Free. Silverdragon Wellbeing 07939 642917 silverdragonwellbeing@gmail.com silverdragonwellbeing.com/steyning holistic fair 12/11/2022 10:30 AM Arundel Museum

Christmas Fayre Handmade gifts by local artisans and more. Arundel Museum BN18 9PA 01903 885866 marketing@arundelmuseum.org www.arundelmuseum.org

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26/11/2022 10:00 AM Tillington Christmas Fair

Tillington Village Hall Petworth GU28 9AF £1 Free for children. Gerald Gresham Cooke 01798 342151 geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com www.allhallowstillington.org/

26/11/2022 12:00 PM Ashington Christmas Fayre Annual Christmas Fayre in Ashington Community Centre RH20 3PG £1, Children go free. Margaret Alford 01903 892633 margaretalford19@btinternet.com www.ashingtoncc.org.uk

FILM

09/11/2022 7:30 PM

Rotary Film Night Operation Mincemeat Starring Colin Firth. Bar + Raffle Sullington Village Hall RH20 3PP £5 Ken 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com

21/11/2022 7:30 PM Pulborough Film Night Fisherman’s Friend: One and All 2022 Drama/ Comedy 1hr 51m Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £7 Terri Ashpool 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

HEALTH & FITNESS

Every Mon 11:45 AM Wellness Yoga New Yoga Classes focus on mindful movement paired with awareness of the mind body & breath in Bury Village Hall RH20 1PA Wellness Yoga wellnessyoga332@gmail.com

Every Mon 6:30 PM Beginners Running Course Learn to Run over 10 weeks, supported by a qualified Coach in Running Fitness Lower Street Car Park Pulborough RH20 £60 Tanya Boardman. tanya@tanyaboardman.co.uk www.tanyaboardman.co.uk

Every Tue 6:30 PM All abilities running group Arun Valley Runners build confidence in your running Pulborough RH20 £5 Tanya Boardman tanya@tanyaboardman.co.uk www.tanyaboardman.co.uk/running groups pulborough

Every Tue & Thurs 9:30 AM Weekly Yoga Classes in Ashington with Manna Yoga Small, personal, friendly Yoga classes for all levels. Ashington Scout Hut RH20 3JX £9 Manna Pope 07798 616821 mariannebates_@hotmail.com

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Every Wed 7:30 PM Weekly Yoga Classes in Ashington with Manna Yoga Small, friendly, weekly Yoga Classes Ashington Scout Hut RH20 3JX £9 per class Manna Pope 07798 616821 mariannebates_@hotmail.com

HORSERACING

14/11/2022 10:30 AM November Raceday seven races and food & drink. Plumpton Racecourse Lewes BN7 3AL From £14 01273 890383 racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk/events/sky sports racing november raceday/

MUSIC

02/11/2022 2:30 PM Christmas Memories An afternoon of Christmas songs & carols. Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £14.50 Hazel hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 867676 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

04/11/2022 7:00 PM Dreams of Fleetwood Mac A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show. Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £28.50 £26.50 Hazel hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 867676 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

05/11/2022 7:30 AM Classical Guitar Concert by Xufei Yang acclaimed classical guitarist. Regis School of Music PO21 1ER Non member £15 / Under 18s free. Sasha Levtov 01243 866462 tezhen@gmail.com www.westsussexguitar.org 7th & 14th Nov 7:30 PM Sandgate Singers Sandgate Singers are looking for new members. Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP John Fisher 01903 741256 johnandsylvi@btinternet.com www.sandgatesingers.com 17/11/2022 7:30 PM Dixieland/Trad Jazz Evening of Dixie/Trad Jazz by the Featherstone Jazz Four. DRNK Cafe Lancing BN15 0PH Free. Derek 01903 249900 dglittle@ntlworld.com

19/11/2022 7:30 PM Choral Concert Fernhurst Choral Society Autumn Concert St Mary's Church Petworth GU28 0AE £17 Tina 01730 816542 enquiries@fernhurstchoralsociety.org.uk www.fernhurstchoralsociety.org.uk

26/11/2022 7:30 PM Rossini Petite Messe Solonnelle The Chantry Quire performs at St Mary's Church, Petworth GU28 0AE £15 Chantry Quire webmaster@chantryquire.org.uk www.chantryquire.org.uk

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Every Mon 8:00 PM Fernhurst Choral Society

Weekly rehearsals leading to concerts Fernhurst Village Hall GU27 3EH See website for information Nigel 07485 145141 or Tina 01730 816542 fernhurstchoral@gmail.com www.fernhurstchoralsociety.org.uk/

1st & 2nd Nov 9:00 AM Ardingly Antiques Fair Shop 1,700 antiques stalls from dealers in the Ardingly Antiques Fair South of England Showground RH17 6TL £20 Eve Oliver eve.oliver@iacf.co.uk www.iacf.co.uk

19/11/2022 9:00 AM Arundel Farmers Market discover local growers, bakers, meat, poultry, flowers, plants, food and drink makers Arundel BN18 9AA www.arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk

19/11/2022 10:00 AM Christmas Sale Fundraising sale of exciting and unusual gift items Midhurst Methodist Church Hall GU29 9DU Contact Kate Cox: kmecox@gmail.com

24/11/2022 10:00 AM Cheeki Monkeys Big Baby & Children Market Buy/Sell Preloved Baby & Children Clothes, Toys and equipment; The Shoreham Centre BN43 5WU £1.50 Delphine delphine.cheekimonkeys@gmail.com www.cheekimonkeys.co.uk

26/11/2022 9:00 AM Pulborough Farmers Market fresh vegs, eggs, home made cakes and preserves & cafe. Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

27/11/2022 12:00 PM Christmas in Boxgrove Christmas market and family fun day Boxgrove Village Hall PO18 0EE 01243 788332 community@boxgrovevillagehall.co.uk

SPIRITUALIST

24/11/2022 7:00 PM Angel in Blue Psychic evening Social/support evening & Psychics Medium demonstration Storrington Village Hall RH20 4DZ £6 Val vharber@btinternet.com

TALKS & DEMOS

02/11/2022 10:45 AM The Arts Society South Downs "Greeks where we began" by Giles Ramsay Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB £7 Free to Members. Jane Allison 01798 813314 jane@theallisonfamily.co.uk www.theartssocietysouthdowns.org.uk

04/11/2022 2:30 PM Gardens of South East England Find out about the greatest garden designers and what inspired them. Storrington Museum RH20 4LL £8 / £6 for members 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com storringtonmuseum.com/

12/11/2022 11:00 AM Book signing Exploring The Bridleways of Sussex David Bathurst will sign his latest book at Shoreham Art Gallery BN43 5WA Free David Bathurst 07536 984943 davidbathurst@btinternet.com

12/11/2022 7:00 PM Dinner & Auction with speaker and live music. Hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky. Barcombe Village Hall BN8 5BH £50 The Bevern Trust 01273 400752 info@beverntrust.org www.beverntrust.org

14/11/2022 10:00 AM The Arts Society

Steyning Eastern Influence in European Jewellery by Patricia Law The Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ Free to members, £10 visitor donation steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk

15/11/2022 2:30 PM The Shetland Bus Talk by Gillian Halcrow about Norwegian sailors in their fishing boats in WWII. Methodist Church Hall Midhurst GU29 9DU £2 members, £3 visitors midhurstu3a@gmail.com midhurstu3a.org.uk 17/11/2022 7:30 PM

Talk for the Midhurst Society Compassion in World Farming South Downs Memorial Hall Midhurst GU29 9DH Free for members £3 visitors Tina 01730 816542 tina@tinagavin.com midhurstsociety.org.uk 23/11/2022 2:30 PM Storrington Flower Club Affiliated to NAFAS Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £6 Chris 01903 742102 chrissyldesmond@gmail.com

23/11/2022 7:15 PM A toss of the coin my life as a railway professional An illustrated talk by a retired railway senior manager Bassil Shippam Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £3 07403 885061 chichester@rcts.org.uk rcts.org.uk/branches/ branch chr chichester/

26/11/2022 1:30 PM A floral treat for Christmas Christmas Flower Demonstration by Dee Watkins (Seed2Design) Pagham Village Hall PO214NJ £10 Jenni Bennett 07790 375229 jennibennett@talktalk.net

28/11/2022 7:45 PM Mig and the Beanstalk An evening of flowers, fun and theatrical tales. Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP £18 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk cft.org.uk

29/11/2022 7:00 PM Rails to Midhurst hear the tales of the rails to Midhurst at an illustrated talk by local historian Bill Gage West Sussex Record Office Chichester PO19 1DD £8 Matthew 01243 753602 www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

THEATRE

1st, 8th & 9th Nov 7:00 PM Dance House 2022 An evening of dance from the House of Dance Alexandra Theatre Regis Centre PO21 1BN £12 Under 16's £6 Hazel alexandratheatre.co.uk hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 867676

9th 13th Nov 7:30 PM School For Scandal comedy adapted by Robert Tremayne The Curzon Brighton BN2 1NF £15/£12 07767 607483 curzontheatreproductions@gmail.com www.curzontheatreproductions.co.uk

25/11/2022 8:00 PM 'Is That a Bolt in Your Neck?' mixing spooky paranoia, surreal nightmare and frantic farce. Empire Hall Petworth GU28 0QB £15 / £10 empirehall@gmail.com empirehall@gmail.com

WALKS

26/11/2022 7:00 AM Dawn of the Ducks at Pulborough Brooks Watch waders, ducks and geese at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 members / £25.50 Non members Lydia 01798 875851 lydia.fletcher@rspb.co.uk events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

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‘My one & only’

Gershwin musical double bill in Bognor Regis

manager does all he can to thwart their happiness, is a heady combination of arch comedy and witty, understated passion in a crazy, big and fast paced production.

Win a pair of tickets to see ‘My one and only’ at Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis from 17th to 19th November at 7.30pm or 2.30pm (on 19th only). Winner can choose which day subject to availability. Visit www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

The celebrated Triple Threat Company are back with one of the hottest double bills ever! They’ve covered Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, and indeed Rogers with Hammerstein and this year it’s the turn of George and Ira Gershwin. Rarely performed yet filled with some of their most famously exquisite music, showcased within a beautifully acted production and with their trademark spectacular dance numbers performed by the industry’s stars of the future. The outrageous plot daredevil pilot tries to be first to make a trans Atlantic solo flight to Paris is diverted by cross channel swimmer whose

Send your answer and contact details to: ’My one and only’ Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 14th November 2022.

Penny Strachan Funeral Director

Early memories of a Yaptonian

By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford local history

While cataloguing my files I came across a letter from an Expat who was living in the USA, to his brother who was a member of our History Group. Ted Allnutt, who was born in 1920 in the North End of Yapton, described his early life living in Yapton during the 1920’s and 1930’s. For the purpose of this article, I have paraphrased his recollections into a series of memories.

One of my earliest memories was as a 5-year-old watching steam trains passing over the level crossing, and observing Mr Fennel and Mr. Berles at work in the signal box. There was another level crossing, this one was situated at the end of Maypole Lane, where there was a Gatekeeper’s cottage occupied by the Dummers.

As children, we spent much of our time in Maypole Lane playing on the old dump. Here we found many discarded parts of old bicycles from which we built serviceable machines which we could ride down the hill. Another source of fun was the pond. In winter when it froze over, we used to slide on the ice, that was until Jack Wadey chased us off.

One of my jobs was to collect milk from the ‘Laurels’ accompanied by Rosie Welcome. As well as collecting the milk I had to draw buckets of water from a well outside of No. 1, Park Cottages. At other times Bob Stone, the milkman, allowed me to join him on his round, riding in the milk cart.

The Reverend Bartlett was the Parson and Mrs Barnes was his organist and Choir Mistress. The verger was ‘Fonzo’ (I cannot remember his real name). Following his death, he was succeeded by Roy Hotston. The Parson’s sister was the Scout and Cub Mistress and every year the Scouts and Cubs took part in the Remembrance Day march to Eastergate Cenotaph. The procession included ex servicemen and their wives, marching behind a band whose tunes included ‘Officer of the Day’, Sussex by the Sea and ‘Old Comrades’.

The sick of the village were ministered to by old Dr. Collins and if pills were needed, they were made while we waited.

Most of our household supplies could be bought from one of the village shops. The Greengrocer was owned by Mr Dukes, he also had a delivery van driven by Mr. Watson. Meat could be bought from Mr Lynn whose Butcher’s shop was by the school, or from Mr Cotton whose shop was on the right-hand side of the Post office where Mr Diggance was the Post Master. A small Bakery at the back of the Forge in Church Road supplied our bread. The Blacksmiths name was Mr Pratt who could often be seen riding around the village on his motorbike.

To get to school I had to walk, usually with Irene Simmonds who lived next door to Park Cottages. The headmaster at that time was Mr. Woolgar supported by his senior teacher, Miss McCloud Another teacher I can recall was Miss Biggs. Once a week I travelled to Littlehampton to attend a woodwork class.

Mr Langmead had a farm at North End and the name of his cowman was Mr. Richardson’ Old ‘Putt’ Sears, who lived in one of the houses on the corner of Ford Lane, drove his Fordson Tractor. Occasionally we had the opportunity to see a slide show when a man with a ‘Magic Lantern’ would come and show slides such as ‘The Life of John Bunyon’.

We were never bored, there were always things to do and play with, and none of them required a battery.

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

Park Cottages,North End Rd c1990

Frank Lynn's Butcher's Shop

The Apparition

Part II by local historian Mark Phillips

In 1922, well-known local resident, Dr George Wallace Eustace (18701945) published his book ‘Arundel Borough and Castle' which has become one of the most respected histories written on the town, castle and people. He lived in Maltravers Street from 1895 1925 (a blue plaque marks the house) before spending the rest of his life in the nearby hamlet of Crossbush, on the outskirts of Arundel.

Following on from last month’s article about how Dr Eustace was astounded to see an apparition of his late wife in his garden seven weeks after her death. She was also seen by a friend of hers hours after she had passed away, in a Hove nursing home at 3.15am on Christmas morning. The story was relayed by Mrs Welch, an elderly local lady who is described as ‘…much crippled, but a very well read and matter of fact person.’

The late Mrs Eustace had met Mrs Welch through attending church in Arundel and she had often assisted Mrs Welch to her pew. Mrs Welch had attended the midnight service at the Convent of Poor Clares at Crossbush on Christmas Eve and the following is what she later told Mrs Eustace’s sister: “I got to the church at 11.55pm and on entering, I saw that the seat I usually occupied, as it had easy access, had already been taken. As I looked around to find another seat, Mrs Eustace came up to me and took my arm, as she had often done, and helped me to a vacant seat. When I went up to the chancel steps, she came with me and helped me down and up again from my knees and assisted me back to my seat. After the service when I got up to leave, I noticed that Mrs Eustace had already left but I never noticed her go. I had not seen her for a few months but had heard that she was not quite well enough to attend St Philips, but I had heard nothing about her being seriously ill or in a nursing home.”

Mrs Welch later spoke to Mr Eustace about seeing Mrs Eustace at the Poor Clares when she was in fact seriously ill in a Hove nursing home: “I first saw Mrs Eustace by the confessional. She was standing by the step awaiting her turn to go

into the booth. She gave me a small bow and smiled at me as was her wont. She even gave the slightest movement of her shoulders which was peculiar to just her. I had not the slightest doubt of her identity. She later put her hand under mine and helped me up the step as she had done several times in the past. I had not seen her for a few months and the fact she was there at that late hour pleased me as it made me realise she was strong and well. After I came out from confession I went to the chancel rails She again came to me, again took my hand and assisted me across the floor which is very slippery. She held my hand and assisted me a number of times during this service.”

When Mrs Welch was told by her maid later that Christmas morning that Mrs Eustace was dead, she replied: “That cannot be true; there must be some mistake; she was at the midnight Mass and helped me along both to the confessional and again to the chancel rails.”

Mrs Welch said she had tried to persuade herself that the whole thing was some sort of trick of her imagination, but she was unable to do so. “I am still convinced that it was Mrs Eustace who was there and who assisted me, I am quite clear about the whole matter.” Mrs Welch would later come to believe that she had in fact seen the spirit of Mrs Eustace, a very kindly person, who had assisted her this one last time.

Mr Eustace wrote that: “…it was 11.55pm on Christmas Eve 1932 that my wife was seen by Mrs Welch at the Poor Clares in Crossbush. At that very moment I had been standing by her bedside in the nursing home at Hove. It was then that she became unconscious and I noted the time on the clock on the small side table. Mrs Welch is a careful witness and is absolutely convinced that her experience was not a case of mistaken identity.

My wife never appeared to me again. I do not anticipate that she will do so now. I am more than satisfied. I am well content to leave the interpretation to others, for I know now that I know.”

*If you are interested in the history of Arundel, Mark conducts regular informal illustrated talks at Arundel Museum most months to raise money for the museum funds. The next talk will be at 7.30pm on, November 18. No tickets required, free entry but donations are welcome.

G.W Eustace

The Historic Petworth Herd

The Leconfield Estate cattle. By Keir Hartley

They stand on a small rise in the pasture, observing our car which has just drawn up. Thirty or so cows, calves, heifers and a single massive bull. Deep red all over, against the green grass and the deeper green of Black Down behind them. These are Pedigree Sussex cattle, part of the Petworth herd. And I am on the Leconfield Estate just north of Petworth on a warm summer afternoon. I am about to learn not only about the cattle, part of our Sussex heritage. But also about one of the most remarkable Englishmen of the eighteenth century, and his role in transforming the world.

It’s good to be cautious when you approach herds with calves and John Giffin, Director of Leconfield Farms Ltd, asks us to wait in the car until the animals get used to us. John has worked here for 57 years and has spearheaded the development of the Sussex Breed since the 1970s. The herd, about twenty yards away look back at us as our second car rolls up the slope. Fred Lucas, Managing Agent, and Farm Manager Scott Bushby join us, along with Scott’s son Jacob. The animals in front of us are part of a working herd. The Leconfield Estate has about 150, including 50 females with calves, heifers and 3 stock bulls. “It’s a closed herd for females” Scott explains” the trick is to buy a bull when you don’t need one, as demand fluctuates.” They graze on 200 acres of pasture at Stag Park and 75 acres of water meadows, alongside a flock of sheep. Overall, there are about 2000 Sussex cattle in herds across southern England. One noteworthy group grazes at Windsor, as property of His Majesty the King, and they contain Petworth genes.

Unbroken line since 1780s

John explains why these animals are truly special “We have had an unbroken line here at Leconfield since the 1780s.We’re not quite sure when the herd was established, but it was here in 1782 when the 3rd Earl of Egremont cleared and drained the land to create the farmhouse

and model farmstead. The herd is said to come from imported Indian cattle. They were first used as oxen to help clear the forest. We still sometimes find their old clay shoes.” The Petworth and Leconfield Estates were once synonymous. Petworth House was gifted to the nation in 1947, but the Leconfield Estate, property of the current Lord Egremont, still owns most of the land in the area.

George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751 1837) was a remarkable figure and deserves to be better remembered. He was a patron of the arts, counting such notable figures as JMW Turner among his friends. He was pioneer of transport, organising programmes of canal cutting. He was involved in politics, as a Whig, and even raised regiments for home defence during the revolutionary wars with France. But his true importance was as a pioneer of the most advanced agricultural techniques of the time. His Estate was at the forefront of the Agricultural Revolution.

A beacon of progress

Before 1700 agricultural progress had been slow for centuries. By 1800 the work of pioneers like Tull, Townshend and others had transformed everything. There were changes in crop rotation, machinery, and extensive breeding programmes for all kinds of animals, such as pigs, sheep and cattle. As an enlightened aristocrat, the 3rd Earl decided that he would put the new ideas into practice. He would create a farm that would be a

Photo credit: Andrew Thompson

beacon of progressive techniques for the whole world to copy. It would showcase the very latest ideas in land management, food production and buildings. A kind of eighteenth century Silicon Valley in Sussex.

So, in that single year of 1782 the land was cleared and drained. The centre of the farm was moved to take advantage of a spring. A whole cluster of buildings was put up including farmhouse and barns. They exist to this day, as we’ll see. Once the work of the oxen was complete, the 3rd Earl turned the herd over to beef, as it still is.

His achievements were carefully noted by Arthur Young, a famous chronicler of the agricultural revolution, who praised them in his 1793 work The Agriculture of West Sussex. And the special qualities of the Sussex pedigree would last. The breed is referenced again and again in herd books throughout the nineteenth century, its meat being especially noted.

Still relevant Sussex cattle are an historic breed, hardier than many modern breeds and can thrive on rougher pasture, making them more economic in an extensive system or as a conservation grazing herd. Because they mature quickly, they produce less methane another contribution to reducing global warming. As issues like food security move up the agenda, so too do those of locally and sustainably produced food. This piece of heritage is part of the future.

We leave the herd to board the cars and, after a bumpy ride (this is a working farm, not a

Sussex Herd book

The farmhouse and barns today

theme park) we arrive at a cluster of buildings largely unchanged since the eighteenth century. Most, including the farmstead are in the typical red brick of that era. But the real “hidden gem” is the barn, which stands as the 3rd Earl had it built. We step inside and peer up at an intricately constructed framework of timber beams and uprights. A tribute to the skills of the craftsmen who made it, lofty and intricate like a medieval cathedral.

Finding the Balance in the spirit of its founder, Leconfield Farms still looks to the future and the role it will play in food production and conservation. It’s a work in progress, as Fred notes “finding the balance between both environmental and productive sustainability who knows where that balance will be?” John welcomes the growing emphasis on sourcing: “People are more aware of food miles and where their food comes from there is a strong demand for local beef” he explains. Meanwhile, the Estate cooperates closely with conservation bodies in a range of projects for all sorts of local environmental enhancement It's time to leave, and we take our last photographs. “There’s so much history” muses Fred

“The estate has been in the same family’s ownership for about 900 years. We’re stewards really, in custody of the Estate for a generation before passing it on in, hopefully, an improved condition” And they love it. “Getting up each day with a general enthusiasm to care for the livestock you’re entrusted with. It’s not a job, it’s a way of life” says Scott. “It’s a privilege” says John.

Sometimes there’s a clash between defenders of “heritage” and modernists, who allege it’s stopping us from looking to the future. Our visit has made me think about these things in a different way. Yes, this place is as much part of Sussex Heritage as the Seven Sisters or Arundel Castle. But the things preserved here are ideas of the future and there is plenty of potential still.

Our grateful thanks to the management of the Leconfield estate and The Sussex Cattle Society.

In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens

Sussex Bats

What species do we have?

There are a total of 18 species of bat that breed in the UK and all of them can be found in Sussex. The Barbastelle, Bechstein’s, Greater Horseshoe, Greater Mouse eared and the Alcathoe whiskered bat are all very rare yet still live within Sussex. The Serotine and Noctule are both uncommon. The Brandt’s, Nathusius’s Pipistrelle, Natterer’s and Whiskered are scarce. The Daubenton's bat, Common Pipistrelle and the Brown long eared bat are abundant as is the Soprano Pipistrelle.The Leisler’s and Grey long eared bat has been rarely recorded in Sussex. They have only recorded spotting one Lesser Horseshoe. The Greater Horseshoe bat is one of the rarest bats in the UK, their numbers are thought to have plummeted from about 300,000 at the turn of the last century to just 9,000 today.

The greater mouse eared bat

earlier bats kept some of the additional finger claws inherited from their ancestors.

There are over 1400 species of bat in the world, the smallest having a wing span of 15cm the largest having 1.7metre wide wings! Some bats are solitary, some live in colonies. The largest in the world is Braken Cave in Mexico with a population of 20 million bats!

What do they eat?

A single bat can consume up to 500 insects within an hour, a common bat can eat over 3000 insects in a single evening.

The origins of bats

Bats fossil records are around 50 million years ago during a time known as the Eocene. Palaeontologists have recovered remains ranging from teeth and bits of jaw to stunning full skeletons. There are some differences between the oldest bats and their modern relatives. Based upon the ear anatomy of the better preserved specimens, for example, scientists know that the first bats couldn’t echolocate. They relied on sight, smell and touch to find their meals. While modern bats have a claw only on the equivalent of our thumb,

Where can I see bats near me?

Bodiam Castle is the place to visit to see one of the most important bat roosts in the Uk. In 2013, they recorded the earliest ever births of wild baby bats in the UK.

On average there are over 200 Daubenton’s bats, with 321 recorded in 2012. The volunteers who count the colony believe it is the largest known Daubenton’s bat maternity roost in the UK. The roost is also used by another bat species in the Myotis family, the Natterer’s bat, with up to 100 of these counted in the past.

The best months to spot bats are between April to November. You should locate yourself by a river or pond because they tend to be hunting for insects there and start looking outside 20 minutes after sunset. Planting insect loving plants will help attract insects to your garden which bats feed on.

Leading Sussex Wildlife Trust business partner Infinity Foods has recently given funding towards a bat box project in the city of Brighton and

Hove, led by Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Huw Morgan and Ryan Greaves in collaboration with Brighton and Hove City Council, Sussex Bat Group and local parks’ Friends groups.

Why should I get a bat box for my garden?

Building a bat box will provide the creatures with somewhere safe to roost, raise their pups and sleep during the day. Because the numbers of insects have plummeted since the 70s, bats are having a tough time finding enough food and many of their natural roosting places are being damaged and destroyed.

Seeing by sound

Bats are one of the few mammals that can use sound to navigate, this is called echolocation. Echolocation along with special morphological (physical features) and physiological adaptations allows bats to see with sound. Most bats produce echolocation sounds by contracting their voice box. A few species, though, click their tongues. These sounds are generally emitted

serve bats and their habitat whilst raising awareness of bats. Go along to one of their educational events which are held throughout the year.

Bat box

Help with providing a care and rescue service for sick and injured bats, with the backup of permanent bat hospitals. What does the SBS do?

They record and monitor bat populations in Sussex. The group assists Natural England with roost visits where threats to bats may exist. They also help by carrying out conservation projects such as bat box schemes, improving roost sites or opening and protecting potential sites. www.sussexbatgroup.org.uk

Where to visit in November

Knepp Estate, where you can experience rewilding at first hand, has signed walks that vary from an hour to four hours. A £5 donation is suggested at the car park. New Barn Farm, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham RH13 8NN

Fancy choosing your own Christmas tree? Wilderness Woods in East Sussex offers you the chance to select your tree from their plantation in November, put a ribbon around it, then come back in December and chop it down.

November tasks

• Harvest the last of your tomatoes as the frosts can get them even if they are green they will ripen in a bowl.

• Lift your Dahlias and store them in a dry, dark place (some people leave them in the soil over Winter but this is a risk)

• Prune tall Roses to reduce the rock to their roots a strong Winter wind can wreak on them.

• Bubble wrap any precious tropical trees like Bananas or Tree Ferns if frosts are imminent.

• Think about planting Perennial and trees. Trees can be bought as bare root specimens which means they will be cheaper plus the plants will have five months to establish without any real need of watering before Spring arrives.

Increase the value of your home

By Nick Roberts RMR Group

Not much escapes the reality that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, none less so than a prospective home buyer!

But whilst pricing brackets are largely controlled by supply and demand (and the political circus in Westminster!) the good news is that homeowners have the power to impact where in that bracket they sit.

Increasing the value of our home is normally associated with wanting to sell. However, another reason could be quite the opposite increasing equity to get the best mortgage rate. And with banks becoming extra conservative on their offers and higher interest rates looming, now more than ever do we need to maximise our equity.

Here are some common ways to increase the value of your home, you might be surprised by how much some of the smaller changes can impact the overall value.

Single storey rear extensions - they create a modern and open style that opens the rear of

the home with full width bi fold or sliding doors into the garden. One of the most popular changes you can do.

Loft conversions are always on the ‘wish’ list. With so much unused space, converting can pro- vide bedrooms, bathrooms, ensuites and more. But remember, whilst these projects can add value, the property needs to have a suitable loft to allow this conversion.

Garage conversions Simply put, these are one of the most economic ways to create space, and a great return on your investment.

Kitchens are the heart of the home and may have a larger impact on value than you might think. With a bit of modernising you could realistically increase the value of your home by 6-8%.

All properties are different so your potential might not be obvious, so get in touch with your local architect today to discuss what options you have available. www.robertsmillerredshaw.com

saving tips for the kitchen

Energy bills are set to continue to rise, and with nearly 30% of household energy consumption being used in the kitchen (according to Energy Saving Trust 13.8% of electricity for cooking, 16.8% for freezing/cooling food), being energy efficient in the kitchen should help cut down energy bills. Tips on being efficient in the Kitchen

Use the microwave: Cooking by heating water molecules inside food, from inside outwards, the heat generated by microwave is not wasted in heating the air surrounding the food. Microwaves can be used to reheat, defrost and cook meals. Microwave recipes such as mac and cheese, leek and salmon in a parcel, risotto primavera and banana muffins can be found with Google. You can also try part cooking potatoes or butternut squash for 6 10 minutes before roasting. Microwaves can also steam cook. It takes 4 5 minutes to cook softer/ moist vegetables and 6 8 minutes for firmer ones.

Use the kettle: A kettle heats water faster than the stove. When boiling water in a sauce pan, heat from the hob is absorbed by the surrounding air. Use a slow cooker: Slow cookers are insulated, and the lid stays on during cooking. An average slow cooker uses 1.3 kWh per meal. They cook everything in one pot so there are less items to wash. The slow and longer process also makes it perfect to create meals from cheaper cuts of meat.

Use less water: Only use as much water as you need (just enough to cover the food). Boiling extra water takes more time as well as energy. Cover pots and pans: The water will boil faster and use less energy to heat food. Turn off the heat a few minutes before it is fully cooked particularly if you have an electric hob, as they take time to cool down and will continue to cook.

Defrost your fridge and freezer: The energy efficiency of both is reduced if there is a build up of ice or frost. Leave a 10cm gap behind your fridge so the heat can flow away easier.

For more info: www.sustainableamersham.org

The right approach to moving

Henry Adams proud of Feefo customer service Platinum Award

Buying or selling a property is said to be among the most stressful things to cope with. Chains, searches that uncover restrictive covenants, gazumping can all block even the most straightforward deal. Utilising the services of a professional and knowledgeable estate agent can go a long way towards alleviating some of the pitfalls.

Gareth Overton (pictured above), Head of Sales at Henry Adams Estate Agency, has 20 years experience in residential sales and spoke to Sussex Local about their approach. Effective marketing he said, is a key priority in helping clients to find their ideal property or sell to their best advantage.

He explained that the highly trained team will progress a sale or purchase from the start to exchange and completion which is often the trickiest part but vital for a successful outcome.

Henry Adams was founded in 1990 by the late Henry Adams, in partnership with Simon Lush who is still a consultant with them today. As well as property sales and lettings, Gareth told us that the company provides a range of other services including domestic and commercial property valuations, development land agency, rural and farming consultancy and advice on the management of equestrian property.

Gareth is immensely proud of his team “they are simply great!” and he is confident that consistent dedication to customer service is the key to continued success in the future. “We continue to streamline our processes behind the scenes so that we can focus on what matters most to our customers. Everything we invest in is designed to help our clients or our teams, as you can see from all our reviews on Feefo where we’ve received the Platinum Award for consistent excellence in customer service.”

Henry Adams Estate Agency & Chartered Surveyors. Offices across the county www.henryadams.co.uk

There is a sharp increase in breakdowns when the weather turns cold as underlying mechanical issues escalate. To reduce your chances of breaking down, make sure to use the acronym ‘FORCES’ to carry out regular ‘DIY Checks’ on your car this winter:

Fuel: Check your tank has plenty of fuel. Running out of fuel and being stranded is never wanted.

Oil: Keep an eye that your oil level is between the minimum and maximum mark your car’s dipstick and top up as necessary. For specific information on checking your car’s oil and the type of oil you need, refer to your owner’s handbook or trusted mechanic.

Rubber: Make sure your tyres have enough tread depth. The minimum requirement is 1.6mm, though it is advisable you have 3mm of tread on your tyres for increased traction and grip. Remember to also check your wiper blades effectively clear your screen. Wiper blades may freeze so use de icer to free them, if necessary, before switching them on.

Coolant: Although it is a sealed system and shouldn’t need attention, double check your car’s coolant level before a long journey. The coolant and mix to use should be available in your owner’s handbook.

Electrics: Check all lights are working and free from dirt, grime and snow. If your car struggles to start and your battery is over four years old it may be getting towards the end of its life and could let you down. When having your battery tested ask for a check on the charging system and drain this will give a good picture of your cars electrical health.

Screen wash: Top up your screen wash regularly. To prevent your screen wash freezing, use a quality additive that protects to very low temperatures.

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Amberley C of E Primary School

Celebrating who we are & harvest celebrations

It seems unbelievable that we are moving so quickly through the school year; the lovely autumnal colours are all around us and there is a definite chill in the air. We have been a busy, happy school throughout the past couple of months and are very much looking forward to Christmas!

Celebrating Who We Are Class Flags

We have three amazing classes: Willow, Maple and Oak. At the start of year, each class made a Class Flag which comes from the idea of creating a ‘tribal classroom’, helping to foster a sense of belonging for everyone. Everyone contributes to the flag including classroom staff and the flag stays up all year round as a symbol of each class being a team. It’s a fantastic display to refer to; as the team gets stronger through the year, the flag is there to symbolise that.

Harvest celebrations

We celebrated Harvest at the end of September at St. Michael’s Church. There was a wonderful and warm sense of community at the service and we truly valued the generous Harvest donations made by families. The donations are going to Family Support Work, a Diocesan charity that provides services to many families, of all faiths and none; they seek to strengthen each family they work with, to provide a safe environment for children and give them the best start in life.

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

Arundel C of E Primary School

World’s greatest assembly, the Queen & book of condolence

Preparation for the world’s greatest assembly for West Sussex county council employees

As some of you may be aware, our school has been chosen to represent the children of West Sussex at the first ever conference for people who work within and for West Sussex County Council. This is a magnificent opportunity and achievement for our little school and some of our boys and girls in Year 6 have been given the chance to share with the various different organisations their worries and concerns living in today’s world. We have been practising for our first presentation to the senior members of West Sussex County Council, which will be followed by the massive conference later in October.

It is wonderful that senior officials are listening to the voices of our youngest school children and considering what they see as important issues of the day.

The Queen

We marked the passing of the Queen with numerous worships and assemblies and through work

that illustrated the importance of this lady to our country, through honouring the servant leadership she demonstrated throughout her life. ACE book of condolence Parish churches, cathedrals and chapels across the country were open for prayer and reflection following the announcement by Buckingham Palace. More than 5,000 messages from the UK and across were entered on the Church of England’s online bookof condolence in the first twenty four hours and at ACE we opened our own book too.

Artwork for the Queen from Amber in year 4

It is lovely when you see a child consider what someone else would appreciate and then produce something to show that consideration. Super artist, Amber, produced two wonderful images for our sadly departed servant queen.

www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk

St Philips Catholic primary school

Helping others

This year, we are collecting Harvest food for UK Harvest: www.ukharvest.org.uk

The charity visited us for a special assembly to show the children where the Harvest food they collect is used. They were able to see how the food travels from their kitchen cupboard at home to the families who need it most in the local area. Children are still bringing in pasta, jars, tins and other non perishable foods which will be collected at the end of next week.

Working with others

The Autumn Term is also the time for the annual Mayor’s Service. Each year, our school are delighted to be welcomed to celebrate the start of the Mayor of Arundel’s year ahead. We join the rest of the town in prayer and thanks together. This year it was celebrated in St Nicholas’ church and many of our children represented their Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and

Scout packs by welcoming the Mayor and his councilors from the Town Hall into the church. They also carried their flags. Our school choir joined with Arundel C of E choir to sing together as part of the service. Children from both schools also wrote and read their own poem for the service. It is a wonderful experience for the children to be involved in this tradition and being fully involved in the community.

Sport

Over 40 children took part in the Locality School’s Cross Country event in October. The children had been training and preparing to run the race alongside 9 other local schools. Every child ran well and tried their very best. A special mention to Hope and Harry who won their race and to Chloe and Joseph who came third. Our Year 5 girls and Year 5 boys team both won their team race. We have Girls football events and Boys football events coming up in the next two weeks and Y5/6 gymnastic competition. www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk

All about Energy

By Heather Smith

If you’re to lose weight, you must use more energy (calories) than you eat. This sounds simple, but when you look deeper, it becomes more complex as there are many factors which influence what we eat and the energy our bodies use. Your age, muscle mass, how hungry you were before you ate, what you ate and even the microbes in your gut affect how your body uses energy

Your appetite

While it is true that you can lose weight by only eating Mars bars, as long as you’re eating less calories than you’re burning off, you’re going to be starving most of the time.

What you’re eating

You can feel at least as satisfied by a real, whole food meal the same size as a processed food meal, for less than half the calories.

Base metabolic rate

This is how many calories your body needs to stand still. Your age, muscle mass, hormones, dieting history, genes and sleep quality will affect how much energy your body needs to just stand still.

Non Exercise activity

Keeping active and generally ‘moving about’ consumes more energy than sitting still.

Exercise

How much you move, the intensity and type of exercise all affect what calories your body needs to complete the activity. How used your body is to the exercise is also a factor because our bodies become more efficient with practice.

Sleep quality

Plays a big part in how hungry we feel and how much we eat.

This is not an exhaustive list, but illustrates how different people respond to different diets/calorie intakes. You can make many of these factors work in your favour. More on this in the New Year. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

Sussex Walks - Nov 2022

These walks are led by volunteers. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. There is no need to pre book for the Horsham Guided Wellbeing Walks. To view their full programme visit www.horsham.gov.uk/sport and leisure/walking/wellbeing walks

To book onto Sussex Ramblers Walks visit: www.ramblers.org.uk You must book for the Chichester HeartSmart walks: www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart

Horsham County Council Weekly Walks

Check website for the full monthly schedule (not available at time of print)

Every Mon 10:45am North Heath Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins A gentle walk around the North Heath area riverside. Refreshment and toilets in pub

Meet: Sussex Barn pub car park, off North Heath Lane, RH12 5PJ Ann & John 01403 268885

Every Wed 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 50 mins Suitable for all. Dogs on leads welcome. Friendly group and stop for a coffee at The Pavilion Centre Meet: Bandstand in Carfax (RH12 1FD) Emmy 01403 255517 or Doreen 01403 230293

Every Thu 11:00am Billingshurst 2.3 miles 60 mins

Walk around Billingshurst‘s footpaths or Jubilee Fields. Stay for coffee afterwards. Dogs on leads. Meet: Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ Chris 01403 782745

Every Fri 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins

Gentle walk around Chesworth Farm or Denne Hill; no styles or steep hills. Suitable for all. Meet: St Marys Church, Horsham Peter Tobutt 01403 260783

Sussex Ramblers

Wed 2nd 10:00

Compton 8.5miles Moderate Up, down and around Compton Horsley Farm, Forestside, Broadreed Farm, West Marden Meet: Compton, Village Rec Car Park, PO18 9EX

Sat 5th 09:30

Halfway Bridge 11miles Moderate Mill Farm, Bexley Hill Common, Lodsworth. Hilly. Booking required, max no 30

Meet: Halfway Bridge, layby of A272 eastbound GU28 0PQ Upperton Common

Wed 16th 10:00

Surrounds of Stoughton 8.5 miles Moderate

A series of ups & downs via Watergate, Stoughton & Bow Hill

Meet: Walderton Corner, immediately east of the B2146, PO18 9EA

Sat 19th 09:30

Duncton Delight 12mi Moderate Duncton, Barlavington, Sutton, Decoy Copse, Sutton End, Burton Park, Graffham, Seaford. Could be muddy. Registered assistance dogs only Meet: Duncton, Willett Close, GU28 0LD

Sun 20th 09:30 Out from Eartham

12 miles Moderate A circular, hilly walk. Upwaltham Hill, South Downs Way, Houghton Forest, Great Down. Booking required, max 15

Meet: Eartham Woods Forestry Commission Car Park, PO18 0LU Chichester HeartSmart walks more on: www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart

Mon 7th 11:00

Bosham Harbour & Village 1.5 miles Easy (for all) Flat & no stiles. A circular walk through historic Old Bosham and along its scenic harbour front. Meet: Bosham Car Park, PO18 8HZ, at the pedestrian area near Bosham Public Toilets.

Fri 25th 10:30 Goodwood & Singleton 8 miles Advanced A more advanced walk with steep uphill sections and stiles. Lovely open countryside also taking in the villages of West Dean and Coleworth. We will have a stop so please bring a snack.

Meet: Goodwood Seven Points Car park (not the Triangle car park)

Soft peanut fudge

The perfect winter melt in the mouth fudge

Makes about 350g Cook time: 1 1 1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 450g preserving or granulated sugar

• 150ml full cream milk, single cream or canned milk

• Few drops vanilla essence

• 150g chopped shelled peanuts

Method

1. Put the sugar in a medium sized heavy based pan, with 5 tbsp water. Heat very gently whilst the sugar dissolves, stirring only occasionally to prevent catching on the base. This can take 10 15 minutes.

2. Once the sugar is quite dissolved bring it gradually to the boil and allow to boil, without boiling up or stirring, until it is syrupy and about to turn golden.

3. Immediately add the milk and vanilla, stirring well as it froths up. Keep at a rolling boil for 20 30 minutes or until a few drops on a chilled saucer feel thick and sticky.

4. Add the nuts and stir well. Leave in the pan to cool for 5 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transfer to a greaseproof paper lined tin about 18cm square. Stir a little to distribute the nuts, then leave until set. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container. Tip: Don't worry if your mixture appears to crystallise slightly during the first stage of boiling, it won't affect the final result.

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Sussex Snippets

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Steven Rushmer, age 17 from West Sussex has been given The British Citizen Youth Award. Now in its eighth year, the award honours 25 young people from across the UK who have made a difference in their communities and society as a whole. For the past three years Steven has given up his weekends leading up to Remembrance Day to volunteer by selling Poppies for the Royal British Legion.

4Sight Vision Support, which offers support to blind and sight impaired residents of all ages throughout West Sussex, provides specialist advisors who guide its clients through the process of identifying and accessing benefits and concessions to which they may be entitled. If you or someone you know needs support accessing benefits and concessions call 01243 828555 or visit www.4sight.org.uk

West Sussex County County (WSCC) has renewable energy systems including two solar farms and many more solar panels on its buildings which generated more than 16,000 MWh of clean electricity last year. That’s enough to power more than 5,500 average UK homes. This prevented 3,700 tonnes of CO2 being released into the atmosphere compared to generating the same amount of electricity from fossil fuels.

The Warmer Homes programme is still available to residents in West Sussex and aims to help raise the energy efficiency of low income and low energy performance homes. Funding is available for things like roof, underfloor, wall and park home insulation, air source heat pumps, solar panels, storage heaters and heating controls Apply quickly so you don't miss out and please pass this information to anyone you think may benefit from this programme. More details at www.warmerhomes.org.uk/programme

Applications are now open for children who start in reception at primary and infant schools in

September 2023. The quickest and easiest way is to apply is online and the deadline for applications is 15 January 2023. Search for Starting School Places at www.westsussex.gov.uk. The next major fundraiser for Air Ambulance charity Kent Sussex Surrey (KSS) is Host a Roast in which people invite friends, family or colleagues in November to enjoy a roast and, through donations, raise vital funds. To find out more about Host a Roast or other opportunities to support KSS, please visit www.aakss.org.uk David Bathurst, author of several walking guides both local and national, has just written a guide called “Exploring the Bridleways of Sussex”. It is the definitive practical and armchair guide to Sussex bridleways which provide the perfect means of exploring the countryside. The book costs £15 and all profits will be donated to Friends of Sussex Hospices. David will be signing copies at Shoreham Art Gallery BN43 5WA (just by Shoreham railway station) between 11am and 3pm on Saturday November 12th.

The Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre (Portsmouth) is for anyone affected by cancer, patients and loved ones. It helps with emotional support, counselling, financial advice, self management workshops and signposting to other professional or voluntary services all free of charge. The charity is looking for Meet & Greet Volunteers to welcome visitors in by offering refreshments and a listening ear to all that come through the door. If you have a friendly disposition, and want to spend some spare time helping others feel supported, then this could be perfect for you. If you can help please email macmillancentre@porthosp.nhs.uk or give them a call on 02392 283 323 for more information. Community stories are printed free of charge. Please email info@sussexlocal.net

Charity & Community

A259 Improvements underway

Improvements for cyclists and pedestrians on the A259, between Bognor Regis and Chichester are scheduled to take place from October until mid December. The project will include:

A new signalised ‘Toucan’ crossing for cyclists and pedestrians using the existing shared path and to replace the traffic island on the busy A259 near Marsh Lane, east of the Drayton roundabout

A lower 50mph speed Limit on the A259 from the Drayton roundabout towards Bognor Regis essential for the introduction of the stand alone, traffic signal controlled crossing

New footway at each of the Merston Corner bus stops. Real Time Passenger Information displays will be installed at both bus stops

Temporary lights will be in operation from 19 Oct, so road users are advised to expect delays. The project, part of the County Council’s Active Travel improvement proposals, is estimated to cost approximately £300,000. www.westsussex.gov.uk

Charity & Community News

My Sisters’ House Christmas Gifting

Imagine knowing you don’t have anything for your children to open on Christmas morning?

My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre Christmas Gifting campaign provides much appreciated gifts for children. Last year, thanks to donations from the local community, over 300 families were helped, giving around 500 children something to open on the day. They also gave out bags of toiletries, foodbank vouchers and gifts chocolates, make up, books, accessories etc for the women themselves.

Presents: the charity would be extremely grateful for any new, unwrapped gifts for children and young teenagers, and gift cards for older teenagers. They also need small items for stocking fillers, such as pencil sets, fidget toys, packets of sweets, colouring books, hair accessories, toy cars.

You can drop off presents from 1 November until Saturday 10 December to:

Santander Bank 42 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1SP Monday Friday: 9 5pm Sat: 9 4pm

My Sisters’ House, 108bc London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BD Mon Fri: 10 1pm, Sat 9.30 12pm

My Sister’s House Chichester Hub, 2 Crane Street, Chichester, PO19 1LH, Tue 1 3pm, Wed 10 1pm and 5 8pm, Friday 10 1.

If you can’t drop off gifts at a donation station, please consider ordering from their Amazon Wishlist: www.bit.ly/MSHxmas22

Aldingbourne Trust Win Award!

The 'Make A Difference Awards' highlights community champions. Nominated for creating real change by breaking down barriers and bringing people from different walks of life together, a judge of panels selected MAKE as the winner of 'The Together Award'. MAKE@Aldingbourne supports people to develop skills in various areas such as retail, café and creative sessions. Aldingbourne Trust enables people with learning disabilities and/or autism across Sussex and Hampshire to have real choices and be more independent. www.aldingbournetrust.org

Local council updates

From the Editor help please!

We endeavour to provide a selection of news from your local Parish and Town Councils every month. An open invitation is extended to all councils to let us have their news every month, and we keep a half page open for each, free of charge.

Very few take this up, and so we are left with extracting information from those meeting minutes which are published on council websites. Lately, presumably due to shortage of resources, there have been less of these as well, or are posted on the websites months after the meetings and are therefore out of date. We feel a useful and we repeat free way of getting information on council activities out to residents is being wasted.

What do you think? We would be interested to hear your views on whether you find these updates useful, or otherwise. Maybe you don’t feel connected to local councils or don’t know what they do? All views are welcome so please email us at info@sussexlocal.net or write to the address on page 3 of this issue. If you do not wish your letter to be published, please do mark it as such. Many thanks in advance for your time.

Aldingbourne Parish Council

Edited extracts from minutes of the Parish Council meeting 4th October 2022.

Westergate Recreation Ground Fund. Income that is potentially due to the upkeep of the grounds at Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre has not been paid for several years. The Clerk advised that access to the bank accounts and change of signatories had only just been completed in 2022 and had been outstanding since 2010 following a change in several Chair’s and Clerks. This has now been rectified and the parish council were looking into how these funds could legally be released, taking into consideration the Charity Commission rules and regulations on Charities.

PCSO Caroline Wilson reported concern is high throughout the County on issues relating to e bikes and e scooters. This has been escalated to the Roads Policing Department. Caroline can be emailed at caroline.wilson@sussex.police.uk.

Insurance for the Westergate Bus Shelter has not yet been resolved, but the Clerk has received

notification from WSCC and the developers that they have no “interests” in the bus shelter and are happy for the parish council to take responsibility. www.aldingbourne pc.gov.uk

Barnham & Eastergate PC

Edited extracts from minutes of

the Parish Council meeting 6th September 2022.

A29 realignment. County Councillor Trevor Bence gave details of what he had established following rumours that due to an overspend on the Lyminster Bypass project the A29 realignment (north of the Barnham Road) project may not proceed as planned.

Cllr Bence confirmed that having obtained a report on this matter he was assured that the A29 project would still go ahead (funding would have to be found from somewhere) and that it was anticipated it could start on site within the next two years. However, he warned that the southern section of this road was looking like being 5 10 years away, but he hoped to have a better update position in the next month or so. A pedestrian crossing was shortly to be installed on Nyton Road near Ormiston Academy. Finally he reported that he had been assisting a resident of Marshall Close in respect of access to the proposed 200 home development at Tars Farm and had hopefully achieved an outcome that they could accept.

Air Quality. The Parish was going to embark on some monitoring along Fontwell Avenue. She commented that none of the areas monitored by Arund DC had raised issues of concern.

A27 Arundel Bypass Latest consultation surrounded the potential future access using Tye Lane. No response has yet been produced. Cll Thurston agreed to find out what was happening with BEWAG (Barnham, Eastergate and Westergate Advisory Group) meetings. Other matters. The Chair asked for an update on the request to Andrew Griffith MP to hold his constituency surgery in the Parish. The Clerk informed Council that no response to her email had been received. Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne had immediately agreed to our request to attend a meeting and is coming on 18th October. www.barnhamandeastergate pc.gov.uk

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Walberton Parish Council

Extracts from the minutes of the Full Council (22nd Sep) and Planning Committee (27th Sep) meetings.

Funds and grants

Section 106 monies have been received from the Fontwell Meadows developers for improvements to the Walberton Play Area and the path around the Playing Field. Funds have also been supplied for the purpose of improving the cycle path between Walberton and Fontwell if it is possible.

The Council will seek advice on whether section 106 funds can be requested from National Highways to provide compensation in the form of community enhancements should the A27 Arundel Bypass proceed.

Section 137 Grants totalling £3,200 were made to eight local organisations.

Walberton pond dredging and repairs

Emergency measures were undertaken over the summer when Walberton pond dried up in the drought. Many fish were rescued and transferred to a temporary pond on site. While dredging of

silt was planned, rainfall meant the pond refilled before this could be performed. It will be undertaken at a later date. The repairs to the damaged headwall were authorised.

Walberton Playing Field security

A group of travellers made an unauthorised encampment on the Playing Field. They have since moved on following intervention by WSCC and the Police. The gate lock has been replaced and further security measures are being investigated to reduce the chance of recurrence. Council is grateful to the local volunteers who helped clear the waste and excrement that was left behind. Allotment fence will be replaced in mid October.

Planning applications objections

Several planning applications were considered. Objections will be raised regarding the Land West of Tye Lane, Land adjacent to Sunny Corner and lighting at GTR factory site. Revised Fontwell community building plans have been agreed.

www.walberton pc.gov.uk