Sussex Local Magazine - Arundel/Barnham OCTOBER 2022

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What’s On - October 2022

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CHARITY

1st 31st Oct 6:00 AM

The Big October Cake Bake For Children on the Edge Hold a Bake Sale or host a Tea Party childrenontheedge.org/thebigoctobercakebake fundraising@childrenontheedge.org 01243 538530

01/10/2022 10:00 AM 4Sight Vision Support Wellbeing Walk fundraising ‘Wellbeing Walk’ West Park Aldwick, Bognor Regis PO21 2RB Adult: £10 Child: £5 fundraising@4sight.org.uk www.4sight.org.uk

09/10/2022 9:00 AM Worthing 10k Care for Veterans needs people for their running team Worthing seafront BN11 3QD £23 01903 218444 myra.jasper@careforveterans.org.uk careforveterans.org.uk/events/worthing 10k 2

21/10/2022 7:30 PM “Wear it Pink” for Breast Cancer & 3D Nipple Art Wear it pink, learn about the art of 3D nipple tattooing & raise funds for Breast Cancer Thakeham Village Hall RH20 3GW Taania 07484 118255 taaniapca@gmail.com www.taaniawood.com/wearitpink

25/10/2022 11:00 AM The Macular Society's Storrington Coffee Morning spreading awareness and information at The Old School Storrington RH20 4LL Stella Black stella.black@macularsociety.org

29th & 30th Oct 2:00 PM Stonepillow Big Sleep Out Sleep Out for a night to raise funds for the homeless. Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX A donation of your choice. Georgie Smith 01243 537934 fundraising@stonepillow.org.uk stonepillow.org.uk/

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

24/10/2022 2:30 PM Comedy Club 4 Kids entertainment for everyone over 6 years. Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN Adult: £10.50 Children: £8 Hazel 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

26/10/2022 11:00 AM Wicked Wednesday

family event day at RSPB Pulborough Brooks family days at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20

2EL Adult Members free £8 per child / Non Members £4 £10 per child Lydia 01798 875851 lydia.fletcher@rspb.co.uk events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks 29/10/2022 11:00 AM Spooky Saturday family event day at RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL Adult Members free £8 per child / Non Members £4 £10 per child Lydia 01798 875851 lydia.fletcher@rspb.co.uk events.rspb.org.uk/ pulboroughbrooks

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

01/10/2022 10:30 AM Parkinson’s support group support group for people with Parkinson’s and their families. Washington memorial hall RH20 4AP. £2 Gillian or Ian 01903 746871 03/10/2022 6:45 PM Graphic novel book club Comic book club looking at novels aimed at adults. Monthly Private house Barnham PO22 0EF Paul Wilson: paulw21erin@gmail.com 04/10/2022 8:00 PM Felpham Singles Social Club Social club for single, widowed or divorced of mature age. The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL. Annie Cook 01243 821530 anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com

10/10/2022 7:30 PM Midhurst Garden Club social Garden Club with Gardening related talk South Downs Memorial Hall Midhurst GU29 9DH visitors £3 members free midhurstgardenclub@gmail.com 10/10/2022 7:30 PM Pulborough Meadows WI October Meeting Downland Ensemble Harvest Supper and Entertainment. Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF Mary mary.walker50@gmail.com 12/10/2022 5:00 PM Pentalpha Lodge (3164) regular meeting at Pulborough Masonic Hall RH20 1AH Brian Hunter 01798 875253 brian.a.hunter@btinternet.com

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13/10/2022 7:30 PM Midhurst Camera Club

October Speaker Evening Jon Mitchell talk on “Impressions of India”. Midhurst Memorial Hall GU29 9DH Shaun midhurstcameraclub.co.uk publicity@midhurstcameraclub.co.uk

13th & 27th Oct 7:45 PM Worthing Folk Dance Group, Grasshoppers Folk Dance Club Every 2nd and 4th Tues of the month. St Lawrence Church Hall Goring by sea BN12 4BY £2 Helen hdoswell@googlemail.com

14/10/2022 3:00 PM Rosehill Book Club, Pulborough Small group, new members welcome. Members’ homes Pulborough RH20 4NL Carol Davison carol953@hotmail.co.uk

16/10/2022 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills

Women's Institute group of ladies who meet on third Wed each month. Storrington Parish Hall RH20 3PP Erika erikabrichta@hotmail.co.uk sullingtonwindmills.org

18/10/2022 7:30 PM Durrington WI October Meeting Line Dancing with Wendy Holden. Durrington Community Centre BN13 3FJ Linda lindaturner100@hotmail.com 07515 516854 mywi.thewi.org.uk/welcome to my wi

26/10/2022 2:30 PM Storrington Flower Club

Sullington Parish Hall RH20 4PP £6 Chris 01903 742102 chrissyldesmond@gmail.com

26/10/2022 7:15 PM Six Decades of Steam Railway Photography Tony Storey

A selection of steam railway images from the South of England Bassil Shippam Centre PO19 7LG £3 07403 885061 chichester@rcts.org.uk rcts.org.uk/branches/branch chr chichester/ 29/10/2022 7:00 PM Quiz Night Museum's Quiz Night with tables of 6. Storrington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £10 storringtonmuseum.com 01903 746569 storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com

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

COMMUNITY

01/10/2022 10:15 AM Junktique, Collectable & Clutter Sale Indoor Table Top Sale of good quality items West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £1/under 12’s free. Carol 01798 813608 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com

14/10/2022 7:30 PM PACT Supporting

Ukrainian Refugees and Asylum Seekers by Roger Pask. St. Mary's Church Petworth GU28 0AE Gerald 01798 342151 geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com

22/10/2022 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

community event Men's breakfast with David Campanale Chichester Park Hotel PO19 7QL £9.50 peter@ppsutton.co.uk 07813 024585 immanuelchichester.com/community/mens breakfast/

COURSES & TUITION

08/10/2022 9:30 AM Birding for absolute beginners at Pulborough Brooks For those new to birdwatching RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 RSPB members/£25.50 non members Lydia lydia.fletcher@rspb.co.uk 01798 875851 events.rspb.org.uk/events/18631 15/10/2022 10:00 AM Brinsbury College Open Morning opportunity to ask about courses available at Brinsbury College RH20 2JJ Kerry 01243 786321 sharpk@chichester.ac.uk 16/10/2022 10:30 AM Nature photography safari at Pulborough Brooks nature photography workshop at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL RSPB members £48.50/Non members £60.50 events.rspb.org.uk/events/18927 01798 875851 lydia.fletcher@rspb.co.uk

Every Wed 7:30 PM Is there more to life than this? Free Alpha course exploring questions of life. The Village Hub Storrington RH20 4DJ Stuart Spinney 01903 743547 alpha@lccstor.org

Every Wed 08:00 AM & 6:00 PM Sompting Village Morris Beginner course For over 16’s who wish to learn and be part of Sompting Village Morris. St Georges Church, Worthing BN11 2DS Mike mikerayment227@yahoo.co.uk www.somptingvillagemorris.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS

01/10/2022 11:00 AM Artists at Oakbank an Exibition and Sale A show of work by Sussex Artists in a variety of media. Oakbank Storrington RH20 4BU Free. John Mulligan 07974 933282 johnsmulligan@btinternet.com

08/10/2022 11:00 AM The Sussex

Contemporary Art Exhibition showcasing Sussex art and artists with Sussex connection. British Airways i360 Brighton BN1 2LN Free enquiries@thesussex.co.uk www.thesussexcontemporary.co.uk

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Local Stockist

14/10/2022 10:00 AM

Chichester Quilters Show

Exhibition of Quilts made by Chichester Quilters with raffle, demos, sales Assembly Rooms Chichester PO19 1LQ £4 chichesterquilters.com sallybotwright@gmail.com

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

15th & 25th Oct 10:30 AM Fascinated by fungi guided walk RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £16.50 for RSPB members and £20.50 for non members Lydia lydia.fletcher@rspb.co.uk 01798 875851 events.rspb.org.uk/events/18729

19/10/2022 7:30 PM Follies reunion of ex Follies performers in his crumbling theatre. Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £18 Hazel hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 867676 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

21st 31st Oct 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 www.cft.org.uk box.office@cft.org.uk

22nd 30th Oct October Half Term Fun Spot the pumpkins hidden across the Pleasure Garden and have fun strolling through crunchy leaves. Petworth House and Park GU28 0AE Free 01798 342207 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

26/10/2022 2:00 PM Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science Morgan & West present chemistry Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £10.50 Hazel www.alexandratheatre.co.uk hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 867676 27/10/2022 2:00 PM Christopher Nibble Topsy Turvey Theatre's blend of storytelling with unreserved seating. Studio 1, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £8.50 £8.50 Hazel Latus 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

FAYRES AND FETES

22nd & 23rd Oct 10:30 AM Craft and Design Show at Lancing College contemporary and traditional art, craft and design Lancing College BN15 0RW £4 Accompanied children free. Woodland Crafts info@woodlandcrafts.co.uk 01243 641306 woodlandcrafts.co.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net please contact event organisers to check for changes

FILM

12/10/2022 7:30 PM Storrington Film Night

Belfast Starring Jude Hill and Ken Brannagh Bar + Raffle Sullington Village Hall RH20 3PP £5 from Card Shop Contact Ken: 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com

13/10/2022 7:00 PM

Worthing Twinning Association

French Film evening Series of French and German films £5. West Worthing Baptist Church BN14 7LU Christopher c.doidge@btinternet.com

14/10/2022 7:30 PM Charity screening of Romantic Road Rupert & Jan Grey will bring their 1936 Rolls Royce to this showing of their film. Stedham Village Hall GU29 £7.50 Sam 01730 817191 fiona_askew@btinternet.com www.stedhamvillagehall.com

17/10/2022 7:30 PM Pulborough Film Night

Elvis a Musical/Drama 2022 running for 2hr 39m starring Tom Hanks. Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £7 Terri terriashpool@uwclub.net

GARDENS & HORTICULTURE

12/10/2022 7:30 PM Small Garden Designs

West Chiltington Horticultural Society by Nigel Philips West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ Visitors £3 westchilthorts@gmail.com www.westchilthortsoc.wordpress.com

29/10/2022 10:00 AM Denmans Garden, Fontwell is opening for the National Garden Scheme Denmans Garden Fontwell BN18 0SU £9 / £7 Gwendolyn van Paasschen 01243 278950 office@denmans.org denmans.org

Every Mon 9:00 AM NGS Open Garden, Old Cross Street Farm, West Burton Garden open for National Garden Scheme in Old Cross Street Farm Pulborough RH20 1HD £6 Belinda Wilkinson belinda@westburton.com findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/37847/old cross street farm

Every Tue 2:00 PM Garden and gift shop open for the National Garden Scheme, Peelers Retreat Arundel gift shop and teas Peelers Retreat Arundel BN18 9EX £5 Tony & Lizzie Gilks 01903 884981 timespan70@tiscali.co.uk www.timespanhistoricalpresentations.co.uk

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Every Thurs 10:30 AM The Old Vicarage, opens for the National Garden Scheme The Old Vicarage Washington RH20 4AS £7 the National Garden Scheme 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

HEALTH & FITNESS

4th 27th Oct Various Weekly Yoga Classes in Ashington with Manna Yoga Small, personal, friendly Yoga classes for all. Ashington Scout Hut RH20 3JX £9 Manna 07798 616821 mariannebates_@hotmail.com 16/10/2022 9:30 AM Guided Trail Run

A guided trail run on the South Downs led by running coach £5 per person. Tanya Boardman tanyaboardman.co.uk tanya@tanyaboardman.co.uk

Every Tue 6:30 PM All abilities running group build confidence in running with Arun Valley Runners £5 per person, contact Tanya Boardman: tanya@tanyaboardman.co.uk www.tanyaboardman.co.uk/running groups pulborough

MUSIC

01/10/2022 7:30 PM Motown and Northern Soul Evening Soul Evening at Eastergate Village Hall PO20 3RP £5 Tony & Di Cassini 07718 415620 soulinthesouth@hotmail.com 07/10/2022 7:45 PM Chichester Jazz Club

present The Power of 3 a trio of musicians in The Pallant Suite Chichester PO19 1SY £15 non members Peter peter@stoakley.myzen.co.uk 01243 774736 www.chichesterjazzclub.co.uk

08/10/2022 7:00 AM Songs of Love and Hope opera singer Thomasin Trezise returns to Cathedral Centre Arundel BN18 9NY £35 malcolm@farquharson.me.uk 01903 89918 09/10/2022 7:45 PM Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights Tour Steve returns to the UK with 25 date tour The Brighton Centre BN1 2GR £44.45 01273 290131 brightoncentre@brighton hove.gov.uk brightoncentre.co.uk/whats on/2022/steve hackett 15/10/2022 7:30 PM Albert Lee in concert Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £26 Hazel hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 867676 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

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15/10/2022 7:30 PM Arun Choral Society's Autumn Concert Mozart and Nail Requiem in Arundel Cathedral BN18 9AY £15 £7.50 Maggie Somerset boxoffice@arunchoralsociety.co.uk www.wegottickets.com/event/540060

15/10/2022 8:00 PM An evening with The Big Smoke Family a full London gig Live gig of New Orleans funk rock Empire Hall Petworth GU28 0QB £17.50 www.empirehall.org.uk 20/10/2022 7:30 AM 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

28/10/2022 7:30

PM The Legends of American Country returning for another night of Country songs showcasing tributes. Alexandra Theatre The Regis Centre PO21 1BN £25 Contact Hazel: 01243 867676 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk

29/10/2022 7:30 PM Orchestra Night 60 Minute String Orchestra. Unreserved seating in Studio 1 Regis Centre PO21 1BN £15 Hazel hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 867676 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

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

Every Wed 8:00 PM Learn to Sing Course learn to sing harmony songs in Acapella style. Dial Post Village Hall RH13 8NS vocalfusionacapella.co.uk vocalfusionacapella@gmail.com 01444 482183

SALES & MARKETS

08/10/2022 10:30 AM Children's Nearly New Sale Children's nearly new sale of clothes, toys, prams, baby equipment etc. Steyning Grammar school RH20 3AA. Storrington baby and toddler group storringtonbtg@hotmail.com

19/10/2022 9:00 AM Arundel Farmers Market 3rd Sat monthly local growers, bakers, meat, poultry, flowers, plants, food and drink makers Arundel BN18 9AA arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk

22/10/2022 9:00 AM Pulborough Monthly

Market fresh veg, eggs, crafts, cakes plus breakfast choices in the café. Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BD Terri terriashpool@uwclub.net

SPIRITUALIST

03/10/2022 7:30 PM Tony Stockwell Psychic. Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £21 Contact Hazel Latus: hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 01243 867676 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk 24/10/2022 7:00 PM Angel in Blue Psychic evening Social/support evening & Psychics Medium demonstration. Storrington Village Hall RH20 4DZ £6. Val vharber@btinternet.com

SPORT

09/10/2022 11:00 AM Goodwood Racecourse Season Finale Harvest hops and horseracing at Goodwood's Season Finale. Goodwood Racecourse PO18 0PS £26 Under 18's free ticketoffice@goodwood.com goodwood.com/ horseracing/fixtures events/season finale/

TALKS

05 & 19th Oct 10:45 AM The Arts Society South Downs Chopin and the Polish soul by Rosamund Bartlett. Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB £7 Jane: jane@theallisonfamily.co.uk 01798 813314 theartssocietysouthdowns.org.uk

05/10/2022 2:00 PM Romantic Women Poets by Anne Rowe

Talk for Chichester Literary Soc. Boxgrove Village Hall Chichester PO18 OEE £7 non members infochichesterlitsoc@gmail.com www.chichesterliterarysociety.org 06/10/2022 6:30 PM Speaker An evening with Jeremy Mainwaring Burton (LVO) Queen Mother's Equerry insight of life at Castle Mey with the Queen Mother. Leconfield Hall Petworth GU28 0AH £15 The Sussex Snowdrop Trust 01243 572433 office@snowdroptrust.com www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com/event/the queen mother at the castle of mey an evening with jeremy mainwaring burton lvo/

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07/10/2022 2:30 PM Life as a Journalist A talk by Stuart Flitton Storrington Museum RH20 4LL £8 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com

10/10/2022 10:00 AM The Arts Society, Steyning The Field of Cloth of Gold: 6,000 Days by Joanna Mabbutt The Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ £10 for visitors steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk

13/10/2022 7:00 PM Rupert Tovey on Art in Arundel and the Surrounding Area Arundel Museum BN18 9PA £10 Members/£12 non members office@arundelmuseum.org 01903 885866 www.arundelmuseum.org

25/10/2022 7:00 PM Battle over West Sussex Battle of Britain in WWII as it was fought in the skies of West Sussex Zoom webinar £8 in person/£5 online westsussex.gov.uk/leisure recreation and community/history and heritage/ west sussex record office/whats on at the record office record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

THEATRE

5th 8th Oct 7:30 PM The House They Grew Up In Local community theatre production at The Barn, Southwick BN42 4TE £12 0333 666 3366 info@southwickplayers.org.uk www.southwickplayers.org.uk

13/10/2022 8:00 PM Rich Hall: Shot From Cannons by Rich Hall Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £17.50 Hazel Latus 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

WALKS

3rd, 10th & 17th Oct 10:30 AM Deer Rut Guided Walk annual deer rut two hour guided morning walk Petworth House and Park GU28 9LR £5 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk

7th, 14th & 21st Oct 2:00 PM Deer Rut Guided Afternoon Walk annual deer rut on two hour guided walk Petworth House and Park GU28 9LR £5 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

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Christopher Nibble

A great show for all the family

puppets, original music and stunning scenery, Christopher Nibble is an uplifting story of one guinea pig’s selfless undertaking to help halt the disappearance of the delicious dandelion forever!

have a family ticket available to see Christopher Nibble at the Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre on 27th October at 2.00pm.

The guinea pigs of Dandeville love munching dandelion leaves so much that slowly but surely dandelions are disappearing from all over town. Christopher Nibble knows that crunch time has come when there is just one dandelion left but will this plucky little guinea pig have the flower power to save the day?

Written especially for children aged 2 7 (and their big people too) and told with Topsy Turvy Theatre’s own blend of energetic storytelling,

enter answer the following question:

Nibble's favourite food?

your answer and contact details to:

Nibble Competition, PO Box 2237,

can enter online

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October

The Church of St Marys at Yapton

By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford local history

This month I am turning my attention to our Church of St Marys at Yapton, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. As you will appreciate, I can only touch on its history in this short article.

stands a Saxon Font, possibly dating back to the original Saxon church. Either side of the

It lies in the old part of the village, on the corner where Church Road meets Church Lane. The church was completed around the year 1230 but there is evidence that part of it is Saxon in origin, suggesting that there was an earlier, Saxon church on the site. The most striking feature to the casual observer is the leaning bell tower, caused possibly, it has been suggested, by the hanging of the first two bells. It was recommended that buttresses should be built to prevent the tower from collapsing. This was duly carried out in the 14th century and again in the 16th century using brick and re used Caen stone. Two more bells were added in the early 18th century. Early one morning in March, 1909, the Bell Tower caught fire. The Churchwarden raised the alarm and the fire brigade from Arundel was sent for but by the time it arrived the villagers had the fire under control. The four bells had to be re cast but the rim of the 14th century bell carrying an inscription was saved and now hangs, acting as a Candelabrum, from a beam in the entrance of the Chancel. Today the tower contains its full complement of six bells.

The entrance, on the west end of the church, is through a 14th century porch which is constructed from timber, flints and bricks with a tiled roof.

Passing through into the Nave, on the left hand side,

Nave are arcades, the North one is supported by four arches while the South one is supported by three. On closer inspection it will be seen that the Capitals on the north Arcade are carved while their southern counterparts are incomplete. It is speculated in some quarters that after Chichester Cathedral was burnt down in 1187, the Stonemasons working on Yapton Church were called away to help with the re building and they never returned. Scratched into the outside of the walls traces of ten Scratch or Mass Dials can be seen. This pre date the invention of clocks and their purpose was to give the times for Services.

Improvements were carried out over time, such as in 1765 the Pulpit only to be replaced again in 1905. 1872 saw the old pews being removed to be replaced with higher ones which still remain today. In 1870 the rest of the church was restored and there has been more essential work carried out since to ensure this Grade 1 listed building survives for future generations.

Bells after the fire in the Belfry 1909 (Fletcher)

Yapton church in springtime c2018

Saxon

The Apparition

Part I by local historian Mark Phillips

In 1922, well known local resident, Dr George Wallace Eustace (1870 1945) 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.

In his obituary, George (or GW as his friends called him) was referred to as, ‘One of the foremost personalities of West Sussex.’ GW was not only a Justice of the Peace for West Sussex, served as Mayor of Arundel in 1907, but was also awarded the Military Cross in WWI.

By all accounts he was a very down to earth character and in his role as magistrate, he was said to believe in fair but moderate punishment, which makes the following story, some of it written down by GW himself, even more curious.

In 1932, GW’s wife, Beatrice, required an urgent operation which was performed on December 21. Unfortunately, even though the operation was a success, Beatrice succumbed to heart failure and died at 3.15am on Christmas morning in a nursing home.

GW spent the last hours alone with his wife and later accompanied her body back home where it was later buried in the plot beside their son, that she herself had chosen.

GW missed Beatrice terribly and struggled to cope with the loss. ‘I strove to recapture my former certitude but failing to do so, I resigned myself to the loss of that on which I had leaned so heavily...’

About eight weeks later, GW took a walk in the woods by his house at Crossbush with his wife’s sister, who had lived with them for many years. As they returned to the house, his sister in law turned east to feed the chickens while GW went west to close the shutters over the drawing room.

As he reached the rose garden by the drawing room windows, ‘I came to an immediate halt. For standing on the lawn beyond the rose garden less than 30 yards from me was my wife!’

She was standing as if, ‘…she had been expecting me, with her face and figure as distinct and clear cut as in life. She wore no hat and the slight evening breeze did not ruffle her hair nor disturb the folds of her dress. She was clad in a perfectly fitting soft grey gown which reflected the shadows thrown on it by the pergola behind her.’

GW went on to say that he noticed that the dress was of an old fashioned style which did not conform to the current fashion. It reached to her feet and although covering her neck and shoulders, it had no collar.

She was just standing there naturally and appeared in perfect health but what GW noticed most was, ‘…the expression with which she regarded me. She gazed intently at me without suggestion of either joy or sorrow but with a puzzled look, as if she was surprised and disappointed with me over something I was doing and from which she wished me to desist. Translated into words, her expression would well have been rendered by: ‘How stupid of you! Why so foolish?’’

GW saw this ‘vision’ for at least a full minute. He appeared to have been fully aware throughout that this was indeed a vision, but he could not withhold his joy and smiled at seeing his wife. He made no attempt to speak or approach her, as if, just the smallest of movement would destroy the happiness he felt at that moment.

‘With her eyes still meeting mine, she faded from my sight not suddenly, but quite gradually.’ GW’s immediate conclusion was that he had been the victim of a hallucination and that he would soon be hearing voices as well, ‘…and would finally succumb to an attack of delusional insanity.

The final part of ‘The Apparition’ will feature next month.

*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 Friday, October 21. No tickets required, free entry but donations are welcome.

Plaque attached to a house on the north west side of Maltravers Street

Home-Start

Providing a lifeline for local families facing tough times

Struggles of parenting

When Dawn was first referred to Home Start Arun, Worthing & Adur (AWA) by social services, neither she nor her two year old daughter, Betsy, spoke. So mentally traumatised by previous abuse, Dawn was self harming and found it hard to interact with Betsy in any way. As a result, Betsy had been referred to a speech therapist.

Being a parent can sometimes be lonely, frustrating, and overwhelming many struggling with the daily tasks of parenting, made more difficult by poor mental and physical health, living in unsuitable accommodation, multiple births, lone parenting, poverty, domestic abuse.

What they do

Home Start AWA supports local parents like Dawn through their most challenging times. A child’s early years are critically important, they build a foundation upon which all their later learning, behaviours and health depend. Early intervention resulting in positive outcomes for vulnerable children is well documented and Home Start knows that children do best when they are cared for by their parents and parents get the help they need.

All the volunteers have parenting and/or grandparenting experience and are fully trained, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked and matched carefully to provide families with children under 5 years of age, with free, practical, emotional, non judgemental, weekly 1 2 1 support in their home, or on the phone.

Some families attend one of the weekly Family Groups, providing opportunity to meet other families in a low pressure environment. They are a steppingstone building confidence to meet new people and access other services.

From introvert to chatterbox

Dawn attended one of these groups and over time, with support from volunteers and staff, she eventually stopped self harming, learned to interact with Betsy and no longer needs specialist input from health services.

Dawn says, “Due to Home Start’s support, I now have a wonderful bond with my daughter, and am completely aware of the impact my mental health has on her. I’m now more aware of my triggers and when the right time is to ask for help.”

The Group Volunteer says, “From being a quiet and introverted child, she is now cheerful, inquisitive and talks constantly! We role modelled positive interactions which Dawn noticed, and we’ve seen her grow in confidence as a mum. Their relationship is now much closer and more fun. It’s wonderful to see!”

Home Start volunteers support parental mental health and wellbeing, vital to enable bonding, language development and socialisation with their children. Their support allows parents to feel less consumed with adult issues and refocus on their children’s wellbeing, enabling them to better provide a safe and nurturing home, giving their children the best possible start in life.

The challenges local families face

Since the pandemic and the current cost of living crisis, life has become tougher for so many more local families. Last year Home Start supported 172 families and 414 children, but they have already seen a 25% increase in referrals since the beginning of this year.

Many of the children they help are living in poverty. 30% of the families referred last year lived in four of the Lower Super Output Areas which are in the top 10% most deprived areas in the UK.

An increasing number (over half) report facing financial difficulties. Volunteers now provide more practical support, including help with

the household budget, foodbank vouchers, providing milk, nappies and clothes. A quarter live in unsuitable accommodation and staff support with benefit and housing applications. Last winter, they supported a family escaping domestic violence, living in their car during the day, providing them with clothes, food and blankets.

After the closure of many Children & Family/ Young People's Centres across West Sussex, families are telling Home Start they feel without a 'place' in which to meet other parents and engage with support staff.

Due to the pandemic, many primary schools confirm an increase in children starting school without the basic skills to help them succeed dressing/toileting independently. Many were denied the opportunity to mix with others and have limited communication skills and ability to socialise and play.

Last year, over ¾ of referred parents were experiencing mental health difficulties.

During the pandemic Home Start introduced Buggy Walks with volunteers and their families proving good for mental health fresh air, exercise, play time essential for children. They also started an in house therapeutic counselling service for parents facing mental health difficulties impacting on their ability to parent.

Who refers families to Home Start AWA

Only 36% of parents self refer, and a wide range of professionals refer families to Home Start including West Sussex Family Support Services, health visitors, midwives, mental health, and social services, West Sussex Coastal Mind, and domestic abuse support services.

A family story

Sarah was first referred to Home Start AWA by Carers Support. She was really struggling to cope. At 31, her partner Simon had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Simon had to give up his job, Sarah became his carer and, whilst having to hold down a full time job,

they discovered Sarah was pregnant. She became anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, and worried about how they would cope financially.

A beautiful baby girl was born but Sarah experienced several infections afterwards and Simon was unable to provide practical help or hold his daughter for any length of time.

Over time, with 1 2 1, non judgemental, confidential practical and emotional support from their Home Start volunteer Lizzie, the family are in a much better place.

Sarah says; “It’s been a challenging journey but support from Lizzie has given me space to breathe and has contributed to my mental health, keeping my head just above water, allowing me to be the mum that I want to be. I’m looking forward

to going back to work. Lizzie has been an essential part of my recovery and I’m not sure where I would be without her support.”

How you can help

Over 21 years, intervention from Home Start AWA has had a proven and positive impact on the health and welfare of 2,278 local families and 4,783 children. Each year Home Start fundraise to continue to offer their services, and they can not do this without community support. Local families often call their volunteers a ‘lifeline’ each visit costs just £25 to provide this vital support. If you would like to donate you can scan the barcode, or go to: www.home startawa.org.uk. You can also visit the website for support ideas. www.home startawa.org.uk/ fundraise

If you need support, know a family who might, or are interested in volunteering, contact 01903 889707 or visit the website.

There are two other Home Start services within West Sussex. If you need help or to wish to donate to Home Start Chichester & District, go to: home startchichester.org.uk. Or contact Home Start Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex at www.homestartchams.org.uk

In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens

Sussex Bees

Bees are the golden angel engines of nature. Under severe threat from our agricultural practices, you can provide them a safe haven in your garden or even better, get yourself a bee box and groovy white outfit! Almost 90% of wild plants and 75% of leading global crops depend on animal pollination. One out of every three mouthfuls of our food depends on pollinators. Crops that depend on pollination are five times more valuable than those that do not.

The solitary bee (Halictus eurygnathus), thought to be extinct, has been discovered after 76 years at seven sites in Sussex!

Remarkable bee facts:

• They pollinate 76% of the world’s crops and add £690m to the UK economy each year.

• Every year a hive can produce up to 11kg of honey, and to produce just half a kg they fly up to 55,000 miles to find the flowers!

• Honeybees have a dance move called the ‘waggle dance’ a clever way of communicating to hive mates where to go to find the best source of food. It took researchers at Sussex University two years to decode the waggle dance. The bees can indicate where the best flowers are up to 6km away.

• There are over 250 UK species of bee but are under threat from crop spraying and loss of habitat. There can up to 75% more bees on an organic farm, due to the lack of insecticide spraying.

Families and species of bee

There are six different bee families found in Sussex. The Colletidae bee is one of the most species rich families within the clade Anthophila, holding roughly 2,000 species. The Andrenidae are medium sized solitary mining bees. The females excavate tunnels in the soil that branch off to individual cells that the female stocks with pollen balls and nectar, on which she lays her eggs. There may be one or two generations per year. The Halictidae are one of the six bee families in the order Hymenoptera. They are often referred to as sweat bees as they are attracted

dant than most bees with the exception of Apis (honey bee) species.

Melittidae bees are short tongued. Megachilidae bees nest in beetle borings in dead trees in the wild, and these can be mimicked to provide a place for them to nest. The Apidae are the largest family within the superfamily Apoidea, containing at least 5,700 species of bees. The family includes some of the most commonly seen bees, including bumblebees and honey bees, but also includes stingless bees (also used for honey production), carpenter bees, orchid bees, cuckoo bees, and a number of other less widely known groups. Many are valuable pollinators in natural habitats and for agricultural crops.

Beekeeping

If you're looking to share your love for bees, why not join the West Sussex Beekeepers Association. There are four divisions; Central Sussex, Chichester, Wisborough Green and Worthing so depending on where you live in the county you won’t be too far from one. If you are new to the world of bees this is the association to join, they offer support in a variety of ways. If you plan to start beekeeping you should attend their apiary meetings, this is where you will learn how to correctly handle bees.

A word of caution here: Honeybees tend to take away habitats and food from UK native bees so while they are important, if you wish to help with wildlife conservation, try building more homes for native bees.

Sussex has six different bee families

How to get started

After joining the West Sussex Beekeepers Association and attending their meetings you need to decide where you want to keep your bees. Good places are; in your garden, on a roof and at a nearby apiary.

Don’t worry if you’re concerned about the cost of equipment to get up and running. The association offers secondhand equipment so you are able to get started quickly. You will need to get; a hive, hive frames with a wax foundation, a one piece bee suit, gloves and wellington boots for basic personal protection, a smoker, a hive tool, and a nucleus.

Local Sussex honey has many benefits: it is rich in antioxidants and it's traditionally used to help relieve coughs and colds. Like all honey, it has antiseptic qualities and can be used on small cuts and grazes. And there is nothing like fresh white bread, butter and your own honey dripping down the sides.

What plants will attract Sussex bees?

The Allium siculum, has a very unusual appearance which drips nectar that is very popular amongst bees, in particular the red tailed bumblebees. Apple trees are favoured by queens

during April and May and crab apples tend to draw them in the most due to their fragrant and attractive flowers.

Aquilegia, Penstemon and Foxgloves have their nectar at the end of their very long tubes which means long tongued bees, such as Bombus hortorum bees will visit.

If you're wanting an easy to grow plant the Borage plant is the one for you. It attracts short tongued bumblebees and honeybees with its rich, sweet nectar and you can use the petals to spice up your salads. Early Spring bulbs help in the early months, and then garden favourites can feed them for the rest of the growing

Allium sisulum drips nectar, bees love it!

season: Lavender, Teasels, Hawthorn, Heather, Sedums, Rosmary and Honeysuckle.

Double flowering plants like Roses and Dahlias are either hard to penetrate or very poor in nectar for bees.

What should you do if you see a bee that appears to be struggling?

It may be that it is just resting, particularly if the bee is a queen in early spring. If you think the bee is struggling the best thing to do is gently put the bee onto a bee friendly flower. If there are no bee friendly flowers around, mix 50/50 white sugar and water to give the bee a one off energy boost, providing the carbohydrates it needs to fly. Simply offer a drop or two of sugar water up to the front end of the bee on a teaspoon or an upturned drinks cap in a sheltered place and allow the bee time to recuperate. Where to go in October

Plenty of bees at the Knepp estate. Isabella Tree’s pioneering work to rewind a part of West Sussex. You can turn up at the car park (before 5.30pm) and you will be given a map of the rewilded areas. Knepp Estate, West Grinstead, Horsham RH138L, call 01403 7412235.

October tasks

• Move plants around or plant up new ones. The soil is still warm the roots to establish but there is less chance of the plants drying out.

• Divide most Perennials including Rhubarb and balance up your garden by taking the other half to a different place.

• You can still plant lettuce and can start sowing Chinese winter greens and Spring Cabbage.

• Start repairing your lawn now with the cooler weather, either using pre grown turfs or seeding into prepared earth.

• Start lawn treatment this month with aerating using a strong fork and raking out moss and thatch.

• Cut back shrubs like Buddlea and Lavatera to about half their height to neaten them up and prevent strong winter winds rocking them about more fundamental pruning happens in Spring

• Order and plant bulbs.

Heating our homes sustainably

By Nick Roberts RMR Group

Rising costs and heatwaves

The way we heat our homes is changing. Going green was always on the agenda but the sudden rise in costs and macro economic factors are turning a steady transition toward sustainable domestic heating into an accelerated game of chess as we move away from international dependence.

After a record setting summer of heatwaves and temperatures, the impact of those price rises hasn’t been fully felt yet. However, we know they’re waiting for us this winter, so the annual game of ‘who can wait the longest before putting the central heating on’ will be more competitive than ever.

Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps

It’s not all doom and thermostat games, the government wants to phase out oil and gas boilers to help reach their target of carbon net zero by 2050. They’ve opened a new grant for installing Air Source Heat Pumps to get the initiative underway.

Air Source Heat Pumps are the eco friendly alternatives to traditional boilers. These green replacements use a combination of outside air and

refrigerant to transfer heat indoors and are one of the most efficient ways to heat your home.

With the cost of oil and gas increasingly straining budgets, the incentives of switching to Air Source Heat Pumps are looking more attractive. Running costs far lower than what you'd pay for a al heating system, and the set between them is only headed in one direction.

Replacing traditional boilers

With the government’s goal to make heating more efficient by 2035, the £5k Renewable Heat Incentive grant scheme came into play. The grant makes the process more affordable, bringing the cost inline and comparable to replacing traditional boilers. If your boiler has had better days, you want to reduce monthly heating bills or you want to do your part for the environment, installing an Air Source Heat Pump might be a good place to start. www.robertsmillerredshaw.com

The dos and don’ts of home decor

Guide to the basics of decorating your home by Helen Say

Planning how to decorate your home

We're used to seeing “before and after” shots of home renovations in magazines or online. Although it might look easy, a lot of thought and planning will have gone into making the space work. Decorating your home can be daunting, putting coherent schemes together can be anything from tricky to terrifying. Decorating is all about the things you do; the colours you pick, the furniture you love and the accents you choose to finish the space. Decorating is also about what you don't do, as you may need to undo it later.

Do think about how you use the space

While it’s nice to have a beautiful home, it also needs to be practical. Think about how you use rooms, if you have children/pets and whether you entertain a lot or prefer nights in.

Do remember the mantra ‘less is more’

Subtle accessories and accents are more tasteful than trying to fill a room with things in the same colour/print. Once a room starts to look cluttered, stop filling it or add storage space.

Do make a budget

It’s easy to get carried away when decorating. Make a budget and stick to it, decide which elements are most important and which you can do without. Don’t choose the wall colour first

When remaking a room, never choose wall colour first. Paint/ wallpaper is available in thousands of colours and can be easily changed. Choose expensive items first and build a colour palette around them. Don’t stick to one colour

A colour theme is a good way to pull your home together. However, an entire room with matching walls, carpet and furnishings will make the space feel claustrophobic and old fashioned. Don’t opt for style over comfort

There are a lot of items that look great but are uncomfortable or impractical. Think about how you're going to use the piece before purchasing. Helen Say copywriter/blogger cblservices.co.uk

New addition? New home.

New pet? Growing family? Taking an early retirement? Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or simply looking for a change, Henry Adams are the people to talk to about your next move. We can give you solid advice on the local property market, help find your new home and value your current one.

Don Keeye’s Tale

By Sussex author John Emmaus

Preparing for marriage to a passionate fiancée is enough for some young men. Coinciding with preparing to become a church curate is more than enough for Don Keeye.

Into the close of the twentieth century world of volatile moral attitudes he and extrovert Anna Rye boldly go. On an enlightening holiday in France they find themselves clashing with highway villains at Taizé and people smugglers at St Tropez, administering TLC to vulnerable friends and strangers alike. Then they return home to another challenge at college and survive some rather unusual job interviews. Enjoy a holiday adventure abroad without travel hassle!

About the author

John Ironside, writing as John Emmaus, moved in 2011 across the Channel with his wife Margaret to Ford (and happily nearer to family in Sussex) after a long church ministry mostly in Guernsey. He has bestowed many characters in his six family oriented novels with Sussex places

Winter weather: prepare your car

By Nadia Goldsmith

October is the perfect time to prepare your car for winter weather so here are some useful tips to get you started this month.

Invest in winter tyres

Winter tyres work best at temperatures lower than 7 degrees Celsius, so are a wise investment for long winter months ahead. Indeed, they outperform conventional ‘summer’ tyres with improved traction, cornering grip and braking in unpredictable wintery conditions. Make sure to take time to check your tyres for tread life, wearing and sidewall cuts. If there are visible signs of extensive use, it is time for a change.

Check the battery

It’s worth checking on your car battery to ensure posts and cable connections are corrosion free, secured correctly and ensure fluid levels remain at the correct level. For detailed insights into the health of your car battery it may be worth booking your vehicle in with your trusted mechanic.

Check fluids

Look at your vehicle handbook to check the optimum oil viscosity you need in winter to avoid

unnecessary thickening and clogging in the system. Ensure your oil level is sufficient and not running low to avoid preventable engine problems.

Inspect all car lights

Replace burned out bulbs and make sure plastic headlight covers are free from scratches or haze to avoid unwanted effects on the brightness of incoming headlights. This will help to avoid difficult driving conditions this winter.

Build an emergency kit

Shovel/spade, road flares, flashlight, extra batteries, tyre inflation kit, jumper cables or battery booster. Preparation is a must for safe winter motoring.

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Amberley C of E Primary School

Positivity,

Autumn term at Amberley C of E Primary and all the teaching staff have been so impressed with the behaviour, attitude and friendliness of the children. This positive start to the year is lovely

we will continue to work hard to ensure the positivity and teamwork remains at this excellent standard

year!

Each class at Amberley has had a “learning to learn” week

we have worked really hard

Arundel C of E Primary School

Preparing for all that life has to offer

As a ‘Church of England’ school, we strive to live up to our name to prepare children for all that life has to offer within a Christian context.

From the earliest days, the purpose of Church schools was to enable children to flourish by providing a basic education and by developing their moral character.

It was always intended that Church schools should be open to all of the children of the parish. The schools are not ‘faith schools’ in the sense of presuming that children are practising Christians or attempting to make converts of them.

However, the ethos of the schools is based on distinctively Christian values and they will offer children an experience of faith through collective worship and links with the parish church, in our case St Nicholas’ Church.

ACE has Christian beliefs and values at the heart. This means that every child and adult associated with the school is not just important because they are members of the school but

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also because they are seen as unique individuals within God’s creation.

We recognise that as well as academic and emotional intelligence, human beings also have spiritual intelligence. The spiritual aspects of life will be recognised, and nurtured alongside the academic and emotional.

By teaching them a range of subjects and skills, children are given the breadth of knowledge to make informed choices. We aim for our children to have as many opportunities as possible throughout school and we firmly believe that they will only learn properly if they are happy and relaxed and have respect for learning and those who help to instil it.

St Philips Catholic primary school

Modern foreign languages & open day

We have held the status of ‘International Schools Award’ for the last 12 years. Over the Summer, the award was renewed for a further 3 years. In order to retain the award, we must demonstrate our commitment to a foreign language and to links with other schools and cultures.

The language we teach at St Philip’s is French. The children in Year 6 have French pen pals, in Year 5, they have Spanish pen pals and in Year 3, they have pen pals who live in Madagascar. The children love to receive their letters and hear about life in another country. It is a unique insight for our children to see how schooling happens in other parts of the world.

We have signed up to work with Chichester University for a year starting in September. It is a research project where they will fund a teacher to come into school weekly and teach half of Year 3 whilst our Year 3 teacher teaches the other half. They will both follow different language programs and then assess if either method/program has

more impact than the other. These learners are clearly beneficiaries of a school which is totally switched on to the importance of developing international perspectives for its whole community.

to all involved!

Open day Wednesday 2nd November

Our Open Day will be held on Wednesday 2nd November for new Reception children due to start in September 2023. Please visit our school website for more information.

Targets to help with weight loss

By Heather Smith

When we’re aiming to lose weight and improve our health and fitness, there are very few absolutes. But, below I’m going to share some good general targets you could put in place to get started. The reason we look at all of these areas is because they all link together. For example, it’s no use encouraging you to prepare meals from scratch if you’re already rushing around all day and likewise, it’s not going to be beneficial to suggest you get up earlier to fit in a workout if you’re not sleeping well. Achieving most of these targets will improve your life and quite possibly make it last longer too!

1. Aim to get two to four full body resistance workouts in every week. Any type of resistance will work (even your own bodyweight!).

2. Aim to get one or two faster, interval type, workouts in every week. Pick any activity you enjoy, be it walking, running, swimming, skipping.

3. If you’re not already reaching 10,000 steps per day try to get closer to that each week.

4. Eat at the very least 1g protein per kilo of your bodyweight. This will keep you feeling satisfied and reduce food cravings as well as helping to maintain and gain precious muscle.

5. Get your five a day (at least). The fibre will help to keep you full, and the nutrients are crucial too.

6. Drink a good litre of water a day to be sure any food cravings aren’t just thirst in disguise.

7. Get at least 7 hours of good quality sleep every night to help your body function at its best, and to avoid food cravings caused by tiredness. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

Sussex Walks - October 2022

Please note that any walks with duration of 90 minutes or more are not accredited by The Ramblers but are managed by Chichester District Council. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk, the walk will leave on time. These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled.

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

Every Mon 10.30am Chichester Canal

A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners.

Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT

Every Tue 11am Midhurst Jubilee Walk

L: Sarah 30 mins 1 mile

L : Richard 45 mins 1.5 miles

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

Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking

Thurs 6th 10.30am Singleton

L: Jane 3 hrs 7.5 miles

A varied walk taking in 3 villages across fields and quiet lanes, finishing at Stoke Clump

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

Sun 9th 10.30am Thorney Island All Day

A gentle pace walk. Bring lunch and plenty to drink

Meet: Thornham Marina car park

Wed 12th 10.30am Slindon

L: Dominic All day 7 miles

L: Alison 3 hours 6 miles

A longer strenuous walk to the folly and through Slindon Woods, with some steep gradients

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

Thurs 13th 10.30am Petworth Park

L: Gerald 1.5 hours 3 miles

Hopefully we’ll see the famous 'Rut' in Petworth Park. Certainly we will see some deer. Binoculars can be useful. Sorry no dogs. Contact Gerald if uncertain, on 07748 597 568

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

Sun 16th 10.30am Burpham

L: Dominic 2.5 hrs 5 miles Hilly walk with some stiles. Lovely views.

Meet: The public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR

Mon 17th 4pm Tillington Old Railway Station

L: Sandy 2.5 hrs 4.5 miles

An easy, almost flat walk without stiles through farming countryside and over the pretty River Rother to view the restored Old Railway Station. Numbers limited to a max of 6. No dogs

Meet: At the red telephone booth near the Old Post Office house on Upperton Road, Tillington Wed 19th 10.30am Mill Road to Black Rabbit

L: Dominic 1 hour 2.4 miles

Flat riverside walk, 1 stile. Mill Road car park to Offham, return via Black Rabbit

Meet: Mill Road car park by the river in town centre (charge) BN18 9AA

Sat 22nd 10.30am Mindfulness walk

L: Elinor 1 hr 1.5 miles

A gentle and relaxing, fairly flat walk around the beautiful heathland at Iron Hill & Serpent Trail. Meet: At the Iron Hill car park, which is just south of Liphook on the Midhurst Road, GU30 7LP

Wed 26th 10.30am Stansted Forest

L: Peter & Alison 3 hours 6.5 miles

A more strenuous, longer walk with some fine views. Bring a snack. No stiles

Meet: Stansted House Car Park PO9 6DX

Thurs 27th 10.30am South Harting

L: Bruce 2 1/4 hours 4.5 miles

Ascent 200m. A strenuous walk taking in the South Downs Way, Harting Down and East Harting

Meet: South Harting, GU31 5QA

Sun 30th 10.30am

Binsted woods

L: Dominic 1¾ hrs 2 ¾ miles

Mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel. Coffee will be available at the post office

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

Paella

made with brown rice and peas

be cooled, stored in the fridge and reheated the next day

Ingredients Serves 4 6:

3 4tbsp oil

1 large onion, chopped

Few cloves garlic, bashed or crushed

1 chorizo, chopped (optional) or 1tsp chilli

1tbsp paprika, 1tsp turmeric and seasoning

4 8 small chicken portions, defrosted

1 red or green pepper, deseeded and chopped

400g (brown) rice, 50g frozen peas

650 700ml hot chicken stock

Some chopped fresh or dried parsley/coriander

Addcookedprawns/musselsattheendifyouwish

Method:

1. Preheat oven Gas mark 4/350F/180C. Use large shallow dish with close fitting lid/sheet of foil

2. Heat oil in pan with onion, garlic, chorizo/chilli, paprika, turmeric and rice until onions are soft and rice coated in oil. Add chicken portions, pepper and stir in hot stock. Bring to boil and turn off heat.

3. Cover and place in oven for 1 hour. If using brown rice it may need longer so test it after 30

minutes and turn heat down to low Gas 2

4. When nearly ready to eat remove lid and stir in any remaining ingredients and seasoning. Tip: you may be able to cook it in a slow cooker.

Cookery Courses for all Why not give a Voucher for the perfect gift?

Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk

Sussex Snippets

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Work starts soon in West Sussex on part of a new national coastal path which, when completed, will be the longest coastal trail in the world. A short section of the England Coast Path is open in Shoreham. Initial work on the next stretch from East Head to Shoreham is scheduled to start this month and is likely to take until Spring 2023 to complete. Search England Coast Path on www.westsussex.gov.uk.

A date has now been confirmed for the full inquest of the Shoreham Airshow crash victims by West Sussex Coroner Penelope Schofield. The full inquest is planned to start on 30th November and last three weeks, and will be held at County Hall North (Parkside) in Horsham. Could you help support your local NHS this winter? Various hospitals across Sussex are looking for people to join as volunteer ward helpers as they make a real difference to the care provided especially over the winter months when staff are at their busiest. Most volunteering takes shifts last two to three hours. For more information call 01273 696011 ext 8388 or alternatively you can email SC TR.Voluntary Services@nhs.net

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has launched a free interactive Business Fire Safety Awareness Tool to help business owners understand their legal duties when keeping workplaces safe from fire. You can search for the tool on www.westsussex.gov.uk

The Brighton Half Marathon Youth Races take place on Sunday 26 February 2023. The 1 mile event is aimed at youngsters of all abilities aged 7 17 years old Brighton based charity Rockinghorse is the official charity partner for the Youth Races in 2023.

Balancing the Score, Glyndebourne’s development scheme to support composers from underrepresented backgrounds, is now open for applications. This part time residency will start in February 2023 and last for three years. The successful candidates will receive an annual bursary of £1,000 to cover expenses and time spent at Glyndebourne and also have the opportunity to apply to a Research & Development fund to

create works during the period of the residency. www.glyndebourne.com.

The South Downs National Park Trust has given 11 grants this year to create new wildflower oases at farms, community fields, recreation grounds and road verges. It comes after eight projects received funding last year and have now blossomed into beautiful areas for bees and butterflies to flourish. Early reports show biodiversity has increased significantly in the new wildflower patches.

A new campaign ‘A Life Less Ordinary’ has launched to find parents for the children waiting longest to be adopted. These include children aged five or over, children with additional and/or complex needs, brother and sister groups, and those from an ethnic minority background. The campaign showcases the many life changing benefits of adopting these children, highlighting that while some children may be ‘harder to place’, they are not ‘harder to love’. To find out more visit www.adoptionsoutheast.org.uk or call 0300 330 9470 or search for the campaign video on YouTube.

Shoreham Wordfest which celebrates local creativity and attracts high profile authors takes place from 3rd 16th October. Amongst others, there will be appearances from former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and BBC newsreader Clive Myrie amongst many others across various events from poetry readings to an Environment Day and a whole day dedicated to the art of writing crime fiction, attended by Kate Mosse Tickets www.shorehamwordfest.co.uk CAGNE, the umbrella aviation community and environment group for Sussex, Surrey and Kent, is holding a free online Q&A session with the Gatwick Head of Airspace Strategy and Engagement, Andy Sinclair. Items to be discussed will be the impact of night flights. as well as low flying arrivals, loud departures, and the introduction of concentrated flight paths. Thursday 13th October at 7.30pm. Register at www.cagne.org.

Charity & Community News

Prose, poetry and Parky in Petworth!

Michael Parkinson, Al Murray, Hugh Bonneville, Kate Mosse, Nicci French and Robert Harris are among a raft of stellar names headlining this year’s Petworth Festival Literary Week. With events covering every conceivable subject from politics to pets, baking to biography and novels to the natural world, this ever expanding highlight of Petworth’s cultural calendar once again seems poised to bring large numbers to the area. What is the aim of the festival? ‘It’s quite simple’ according to Festival Director Stewart Collins. ‘We are looking to appeal as broadly as possible by bringing in absolutely top authors to our doorsteps here in West Sussex, and by drawing on so many household names we really hope that we can bring light and shade to the dark days of Autumn. I’m also delighted in particular this year

to have a series of events aimed at families and school children, a particular ‘catch’ being the wonderful Children’s Laureate Joseph Coehlo.” www.petworthfestival.org.uk

Stonepillow at Bognor for fundraising match

The charity which supports homeless people in Arun and Chichester, played Bognor Regis Town Football Club in an inaugural fundraiser. Stonepillow’s football team was started just under a year ago by support worker Liam O’Hagan; aiming to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of homeless and vulnerably housed adults in Bognor and Chichester; and to build the valuable life skills such as confidence, resilience and teamwork that team sports encourage. The team has trained weekly and over 40 different clients have attended sessions that they say have been full of laughter and always positive.

ECCO Shoes who generously sponsored the event and the kit, and the day raised over £900 for the charity. www.stonepillow.org.uk

Charity & Community News

Chichester Christmas Market call for stallholders

Craft and Design Show organisers, Woodland Crafts Events Management will be transforming East Street and North Street with an array of Christmas stalls from 3rd 23rd December.

The organisers say that stallholders will be carefully selected for this lovely festive event and there’ll be a host of charming gifts, crafts, artwork, and unusual decorations plus speciality food and drink stalls.

One of their stalls, will be set aside, free of charge, for the use of local charities. Reputable registered charities who would like to take the opportunity to raise awareness and support for their work can apply to book the free stall for single days throughout the Christmas Market. Interested stallholders and charities can email info@woodlandcrafts.co.uk or can call 01243 641306. www.chichesterchristmasmarket.co.uk

Snowdrop Charity Christmas cards now on sale

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Local children’s charity Sussex Snowdrop Trust Charity Christmas cards are now available to buy with six festive designs (four exclusively designed for Snowdrop). Packs of 10 cards are available from just £3. Buy in person at William Booker Yard, Walberton, BN18 0PF, by telephone 01243 572433 or alternatively online at www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com Grant awarded to repair café Arundel Town Council has awarded a grant of £1000 to support the development of an Arundel Repair Café. Housed in the Norfolk Centre on Mill Road, the monthly Repair Café is a not for profit, community led event, promoting sustainability by repairing things! Repairs could include small electrical items, such as toasters and kettles, bikes, jewellery, computers and crockery.

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Aldingbourne Parish Council

Planning applications

Edited extracts from the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting 9th August 2022.

AL/72/22/PL Rock House, Westergate Street, Westergate Demolition of Servac Int workshops keeping certain structures and features, to renovate them into a 2 no. carport, with storage loft and re landscaping to provide new gardens and biodiversity zones. No objection Council supports application as it is a sympathetic development to area and enhances community.

AL/96/22/RES Land at Bayards, Level Mare Lane, Eastergate Approval of reserved matters following outline consent AL/113/21/OUT for 69 houses. Application is departure from Development Plan. Objection Council still objects as developer hasn’t taken into account views or fully consulted Council on concerns. Aldingbourne Neighbourhood Plan not considered. No biodiversity net gain or consideration for ecology of area and proximity to Cocking Tunnel/biodiversity corridor. No climate change measures considered.

AL/108/22/RES Land North of Lee’s Yard, Lidsey Road, Woodgate Approval of reserved matters

Arundel Town Council

Planning Applications

Edited extracts from draft minutes of Planning Committee meeting 21st July 2022.

Planning Applications AB/84/22/HH Vyne Cottage 33 Mount Pleasant Arundel BN18 9BD Replacement of 9 existing single glazed timber windows and 1 single glazed timber entrance door. (application may affect character and appearance of Arundel Conservation Area and a Listed Building.) Committee objected to this application on the basis that upgrade is not thought to be a necessity and may be detrimental to the listed building and its setting conflicting and be unsympathetic to the conservation area and conflict with the Arun Local Plan. The Committee do not want to see a precedent set in the Arundel Conservation Area for double glazing or let this undermine the Committee’s ability to protect the Conservation Area.

AB/77/22/PL Arundel Church Of England Primary School Jarvis Road Arundel BN18 9HT Variation of condition following grant of AB/81/20/PL relating to Condition No 2 approved plans. The Committee had no objection to the application.

following outline planning permission AL/21/20/ OUT for approval of appearance, layout, scale and landscaping for 5 No 4 bed dwellings, 14 No 3 bed dwellings & 19 No 2 bed dwellings (resubmission AL/141/21/RES). No objection Council supports development, all concerns considered. AL/110/22/PL Byfields, Nyton Road, Westergate

Variation of condition following grant AL/40/21/ PL relating to Condition No 2 approved plans. Objection Council objects to variation of condition grant to Condition No 2. Unclear if previous conditions met. Application doesn’t consider biodiversity corridor within area and contravenes Aldingbourne Neighbourhood Plan.

AL/98/22/EIS Land East of Westergate, Aldingbourne Scoping request for full application for 400 dwellings with associated open space, access, surface water drainage and landscaping. Consultation on request for scoping option. Matter discussed at length. Response agreed including areas Council would also like to see included/considered in scoping option. www.aldingbourne pc.gov.uk

AB/93/22/PL 31 Tarrant Street Arundel BN18 9DG Alter window to West elevation. (application affects character & appearance of Arundel Conservation Area.) Committee had no objection to application.

WSCC/015/22 South Coast Skip Hire, Unit H9 H10 Ford Road, Arundel, BN18 0BD Change of use of existing hangar building from B2/B8 industrial/storage to sui generis, installation of combined heat and power plant, receipt of up to 15,000 tonnes per year of feedstock, generation/ export of up to 1.25mW electricity/5.5mW thermal and installation of HV meter cabinet. Committee objected to application on the basis there will be emissions from the chimney with prevailing wind which will bring emissions into and over Arundel. The amount of CO directly contradicts environment policy. It isn’t in the best interest of proposed 1,500 homes that need building on Ford Road or local schools for development of incineration on this site. The Committee believe toxins will be released and will affect people in houses locally as well as in Arundel. arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk

Barnham & Eastergate Parish Council

Planning Applications

Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee 26th July. Planning Applications: WA/56/22 Land East of Fontwell Avenue Variation of condition imposed under WA/48/19/RES relating to condition 1 plans to allow amendment to the non residential floorspace building at the entrance to the site and the provision of 5 new flats. Site also lies within parish of Barnham and Eastergate. Committee objected on basis that number of properties requested in variation exceeds the original amount granted. Should Arun District Council be minded to approve the variation, Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council would like to see additional flats designated as affordable housing for those with a local connection, where practicable.

BN/87/22 Copsefield Eastergate Lane Eastergate PO20 3SJ Variation of condition following EG/50/16/PL relating to Condition no 2 approved plans. The Committee agreed to submit a no objection to this provided it is not to be turned into or used for residential purposes.

BN/99/22 Eastmere Stables Eastergate Lane Eastergate PO20 3SJ Outline permission with all matters reserved, other than access, for 9 residential dwellings. Application is departure from Development Plan. Committee agreed objection. Application goes against Neighbourhood Plan Policies. Noted that proposed development is outside of Barnham and Eastergate built up area boundary and is near to green corridor. High level of bat activity in this area. Committee also raised that site was not for sale on the open market.

BN/91/22 Croft Cottage Park Road Barnham PO22 0AQ Erection of two storey rear and side extension/installation of front porch and front and rear dormers. Committee agreed no objection, but would like to see fast traffic and other road users in area surrounding site considered.

BN/88/22: 40 Elm Grove Barnham PO22 0HL Erection of single storey front extension including installation of rooflights and solar panels and alterations to fenestration/openings. Committee agreed no objection. barnhamandeastergate pc.gov.uk

Walberton Parish Council

Pavilion, pond, allotments and Fontwell Meadows

Extracts from the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting on 2nd Aug.

Pavilion maintenance The Clerk reported that the Community Play Centre was using the Pavilion three days a week over the school holidays. The kitchen refurbishment started on 22nd August, with the changing rooms refurbishment planned for October.

Pond maintenance The meeting noted the dramatic drop in water level in the pond and the impact this is having on pond life and environment. Outlined an action plan in place to provide sanctuary for the fish until the pond is recharged with water. To secure its future, recommended the pond be dredged and suggested that the pond contractor who worked on Slindon’s pond be contacted.

Allotments The Clerk reported that he had asked the two contractors to requote for the replacement allotment fencing, and one had responded. 50% has been paid to secure the

materials, with the remaining 50% to be paid on completion of the work later in the year.

Fontwell Meadows Plan for the community building has been updated. This includes a rebuild of the bottle store rather than an extension. Lawyers are drafting a letter on behalf of Dandara and WPC in respect of a ‘land grab’ to the relevant Fontwell residents. The badgers have been moved to a new sett. ADC environment officers have been out to assess the level of dust. Gravel paths will start to form through the Open Space over the next few months. Concerns were expressed about site security

The Clerk reported that acquisition of the Open Space by Walberton Parish Council was notified to the insurance company. As items/equipment are installed, further updates will be necessary. Meeting noted that a resident reported a potential breach of the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 which Clerk should report to Sussex Police. www.walberton pc.gov.uk