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September 2018 Cover image Caro Emerald
Welcome... The children go back to school this month and, at the time of writing, the weather has already turned somewhat autumnal. This month we have an exclusive interview with Dutch singer Caro Emerald. Caro’s hit record ’Back it Up’ shot her to stardom in 2009 and her debut album has sold over 1.3 million copies. You can also win tickets to see Caro in Brighton, see page 25. We also have tickets to see Eddi Reader, Winner of three BRIT awards, Eddi is well known from Fairground Attraction and has topped both the album and singles charts. See page 14. As usual, we have news from the area’s Parish councils starting on page 28 For other local news please see our Charity & Community pages starting on page 22. This month’s property article is on converting your garage. Our ’Prop Doc’ Chris Ennis gives some helpful advice, page 40. Heather Smith talks about fasting in our Health article on page 11 and “it’s time to plan your Spring bulbs” says horticultural guru Andrew Staib. See this month’s gardening feature starting on page 19. Finally, we are getting a great response to our new-look crossword, see page 17. It’s now very simple to enter online. We are looking for a crossword sponsor - great promotion for a local pub or restaurant. Until next month,
Kris & Jeff
Quote of the month “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to a thing till you get there.” - JOSH BILLINGS Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine. Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors. The views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.
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Fasting By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer, Fitbiz Training Fasting has seen much positive press over the last few years, with a big chunk of popularity coming with the 5:2 diet. Most of the researched benefits are currently linked to the reduction in caloric intake, and therefore body weight, rather than the actual fast. Studies on fasting always seem to include a weight loss component – the benefits of fasting without weight loss haven’t been studied much at this point, although there are plenty of anecdotal stories of people seeing improvements without weight loss. The main documented benefits of fasting relate to improved blood sugar control, improved digestion, reduced gut-related symptoms, potentially improved ‘clearing out’ effect of old cells, improved mood, constant energy levels, reduced food cravings, and a sense of ‘liberation’ from thinking about food all day. Benefits peak around 12-18 hours without food; and you can go this long every day quite safely as long as the meals you do eat are good quality and nutrient rich. This is called Time Restricted Feeding – you’re
just restricting the time you eat each day into a 6-12 hour ‘window’. You can make your eating window whatever time you like, but if we align it with our natural daily rhythms, we see it optimal to eat earlier in the day. As well as this longer fast overnight, it’s a good idea to stop snacking during the day too; so in each 24 hour period, you’ll go at least 12 hours overnight without food and then another two 4-5 hours between each meal. Before you consider fasting though, you must make sure your diet is pretty good, and that the reason you’re looking to fast isn’t to fix problems which could be solved with simply improving your diet. An important and often forgotten aspect of fasting is what you eat afterwards. You must make sure you eat plenty of nutrient dense foods rather than breaking your fast with doughnuts. A lot of the fasting magic happens afterwards. Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk
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Fish Florentine A lighter version Ingredients - serves 2
5 - 600g fresh spinach, or spinach & watercress mixed Salt and black pepper Freshly grated nutmeg 2 fillets of firm white fish, skinned Finely grated zest & juice of ½ lemon Little double cream (optional) 3 tbsp dry fresh white breadcrumbs 1 tbsp finely grated mild cheddar cheese 1 tsp fennel seeds
Method 1) Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas Mark 6. Rinse the spinach and place in a large saucepan with a cupful of boiling water. Bring to the boil, stirring frequently until the spinach is wilted. Cool. Drain really well squeezing out any excess liquid.
SUSSEX LOCAL 2) Season the spinach well, adding a good grating of nutmeg and place in a small gratin or ovenproof dish (be sure it fits your quantities tightly to avoid loosing too much of the juice). 3) Season the fillets with very little salt, lots of freshly ground black pepper and the lemon zest and then arrange over the spinach. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and a drizzle of double cream if you wish. 4) Mix the breadcrumbs, seasoning, cheese and fennel seeds and sprinkle evenly over the fish. Cook in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the topping is turning golden and the fish just tender to the knife. Serve immediately with small potatoes in their skins. Cookery Courses for all Why not give a Voucher for the perfect gift? Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk
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Win tickets to see Eddi Reader Monday 22nd October, 7:30pm, Worthing Pavilion Theatre Eddi Reader is widely considered to be one of Scotland’s greatest singers. It would be Eddi’s band Fairground Attraction that made her a house-hold name, reaching a huge audience when the single ‘Perfect’ and parEddi Reader ent album ‘First of (c) Genevieve Stevenson a Million Kisses’ both hit number one in the charts. Eddi has been awarded an MBE, as well as three BRIT awards, and topped both the singles and albums chart. Eddi’s 2018 concerts offer a chance to witness a live performer at the peak of her powers, with an incredible band and a devotion for great music. She is very much an artist alive in the moment each time she
performs. Expect new songs, old favourites and a night that will live long in the memory. 'Just perfect – she gets every song just right' ⁃ The Sunday Times 'Eddi Reader is one of my favourite singers of all time' ⁃ Jools Holland Lucky winners will receive a pair of tickets to the show at 7:30pm on Monday 22nd October at Worthing Pavilion Theatre. Tickets from worthingtheatres.co.uk
Win tickets to Eddi Reader To enter the competition answer the question below: Q:
Which country was Eddi Reader born in? a) Scotland
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Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Eddi Reader Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 27th September 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Convert your garage By Chris Ennis FRICS For growing families, one of the principal reasons to move house is to gain additional accommodation. Market conditions have not been easy for the last year or two and an alternative solution is to convert an attached or integral garage facility into habitable accommodation. Planning permission is not usually required, providing the work is internal and the building is not being enlarged, but it will, be necessary to comply with the ‘building regulations’. The floors in an attached garage will typically be some 100-150 mm lower than the internal floor level in the main property. Thus, a further concrete floor screed laid over a damp-proof membrane and incorporating insulation may be required. The removal of the garage door necessitates that a wall is constructed on foundations the depth of which depends on the type of subsoil and proximity of any nearby trees. The new wall will require thermal insulation and the inclusion of a horizontal damp proof course. Existing enclosing walls are likely to
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require substantial upgrading. Any new window or door will have to meet FENSA standards, and glazing may have to be toughened. Ventilation is normally provided by an opening window, with a minimum area of one-twentieth of the size of the room. The roofs may require upgrading to ensure weathertightness and structural integrity. Flat roofs should be insulated with at least 10 inches of fibreglass quilting (or its equivalent). Some forms of insulation can be laid above the roof decking – these known as ‘warm’ roofs. Some conversions may include sanitary appliances these are connected to the foul drains and the connection must be made strictly in accordance with building regulations. The electrical installation will probably require extension with the addition of more power outlets. All electrical work should be undertaken by a ‘competent person’ under Part P of the building regulations. The cost of moving house can be very substantial but the conversion of a garage into habitable accommodation is very often much cheaper. Typically, a garage conversion could cost upwards of £10,000, though of course costs may vary depending on specification and size. Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor www.propdoctor tel: 01903 261217 or email surveyor1@talktalk.net
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Young Readers’ Puzzle Page Wordsearch - Footwear
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Find the listed words in the grid. Words may be hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and in either a forwards or backwards direction.
Trace the lines connecting the circles to find out what the 2nd word is
BOOTS CLOGS FLIP FLOPS LOAFERS MOCCASINS MULES SANDALS SLIPPERS STILETTOS
ICESKATES PLATFORMS WEDGES
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Local Walks - September These walks are supported by Chichester District Council, are led by volunteers and are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. No booking is required but please arrive 10 mins before the walk is due to start. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead. Timings are for guidelines only. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled, if unsure check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk L = Walk Leader Mon 3rd Mon 3rd Mon 3rd
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10:30 am Tillington L: Gerald Beautiful river setting. Meet at The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF 10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Helen A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners. Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT 10:30am Emsworth to Langstone L: Anne Level walk along the foreshore to Langstone returning via the fields and Warblington church. Meet in town square, Emsworth, PO10 7AW 10:30 am Burpham & Wepham L: Jane Lovely views. Meet in the public car park behind the George at Burpham, BN18 9RR 10:30 am Walberton to Binsted Woods L: Dominic Meet at Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ 10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Helen A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners. Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT 10:30 am Boatyard to Boatyard L: Anne Meet in Emsworth Town Square, PO10 7EG 10:30 am Stansted L: Janet Meet in Stansted Garden Centre car park, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DX 10:30 am Chilgrove Hill L: Jane An uphill walk through Wildhams Wood to Bow Hill Farm with lovely views. Meet at Stoughton Down car park 10:30 am Rowlands Castle L: Anne Hilly, some stiles. Not suitable for beginners. Meet in the Recreation Ground off Links Lane 10:30 am Drovers Estate, Singleton L: Fiona Countryside walk through woods and farmland with gentle hills. Meet outside Singleton Primary School, PO18 0HP 10:30 am West Marden L: Peter Lanes and pleasant walking through woods and fields. Meet at the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road 10:30 am West Dean to Binderton L: Anne Some level field work with quite steep ascent descent. Meet at The Dean car park 10.30 am Marina Stroll L: Janet Meet at car park near Boathouse Cafe at Marina. 10.30 am Chidham L: Alison A circular walk with some of the best panoramic views of the harbour. Some beach walking, no stiles. Meet at Cobnor Farm Amenity car park, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TD.
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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Lawn Using bulbs in your It is not fashiongarden design able these days Now is the time to plant bulbs! Nothing heralds Spring with greater brass band fanfare than bulbs. Just when you thought the world would never again turn to the sunnier side of the universe, out come the bulbs. September is the perfect time to plant them. Most try to get up and out into the light before the trees have come into leaf so you can make maximum advantage of this by trying to plant bulbs in combinations, see next page. This year why not be a bit bolder in your choice of bulbs and the amount you plant. Below are some tips on what and where to plant this month. Alliums So many of us love Alliums it is worth beginning with these. Alliums like good drainage and if you really want them to survive, dig a large clump of clay, for example one metre square by 40cm deep, and replace with well conditioned soil. Plant your Alliums deep as their long stem growth under the soil to reach the surface will produce stronger more wind tolerant stems. For the classic purple ball effect Allium Purple Sensations and white Mount Everest are popular. For the enormous wow factor, Allium christofii have fantastic architectural heads. A more casual effect can be achieved by the delicate and hardy drumstick Alliums. Most people leave the Allium heads long after the purple, red and whites balls have faded as their bright white strong forms look great amongst other planting schemes and even though the winter. Woodland Look around and see if you have any shady areas under trees. Bulbs love this space as it is free from footfall, the trees are not yet into leaf so there is plenty of light and there is reduced chance of being waterlogged. Choose natural colonisers like Daffodils, Crocus, English Bluebells, Snowdrops and Grape Miscari. They will multiply year upon year and make the shady area the great focal point of Spring’s arrival. Also think about large swathes of Anemone blanda as it will spread and be with you forever.
but why not plant up a large area of your lawn with Crocuses. They will delight you as they push up through the grass in the 70’s colour scheme of purples, whites and yellows and they are easily mown over once they have wilted away. You could also collect saffron which are the red stamens inside the flower! You can also plant Daffodil February Gold in your lawn. Grab handfuls, close your eyes and throw them onto your lawn. Where they fall, that’s where you plant them. They will look more natural when they have this random pattern. Think about having on average 5 per square metre though some square metres will have none while others be crammed full.
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SUSSEX LOCAL Plant in amongst other plants You can plant your bulbs in amongst evergreen ground cover which doubles the use of the space and also hides the foliage once the bulbs have finished. Bulb Combinations Try these combinations: Agapanthas and Wild Garlic, large pale pink Hyacinths with the pale blue of Miscarri Baby’s Breath, Tete-a-Tete Narcissi with Fritillaria. Also look at the maximum and minimum heights of your borders and position accordingly. eg Allium Altissima at 1.5 m and Allium Christophii at 35cm. Successional planting Make a column where you make sure you have bulbs coming up all the way through the year. For example you can buy Very Early, Early, Mid and Late flowering Tulips and Daffodils. Planting Advice The packet that the bulbs arrive in will normally tell you the depth and spacing for planting up. If you are planting in clumps, dig a whole section of the bed up of about 40cm in diameter rather than try to plant them individually. Bulbs as a rule need very well drained soil, so if you are in a lot of clay really prepare the soil well with grit and organic improver and even then you will have to experiment with what survives.
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September tasks Obviously keep up the watering in sustained hot weather. For years now we have been having sunny and dry Septembers Top up the mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down (don’t forget they kept on growing until Christmas last year!) Pinch out your tomatoes and sowing new rills of lettuce, radishes and spinach Prune the bigger shrubs that have finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprirea - cut out the old flowering wood back to new growth that next year’s flowers will bloom from. Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against browning in dry spells
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Sussex Snippets Surgeons from St Richard’s Hospital, Worthing Hospital and West Sussex Urology LLP are taking on a gruelling 100 mile bike ride in a bid to raise £80,000. This will provide new equipment to improve diagnosis of urological cancers and other specialist urological conditions. The NHS colleagues will join 15,000 cyclists on 23 September at the world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester for the start of the first ever Vélo South, a major new sporting event for the UK. Donate at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ wsulyh. There will be road closures on 23rd September, during Vélo South. You can see which roads will be affected at www.velosouth.com For a second year significant improvements have been made by West Sussex primary school children who took their Key Stage 2 SATs in May this year. Provisional results show that 61.3% of the county’s 11-year-olds met or exceeded the expected standard in the combined three areas: reading, writing and maths (RWM) - a rise of 6.3%. Richard Burrett, West Sussex Council Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “The improvement at KS2 in all three subjects is especially pleasing. In fact West Sussex is improving at a faster rate when compared with the national average."
SUSSEX LOCAL West Sussex Council have jointly commissioned an innovative pilot to enhance the whole-family approach to supporting and protecting victims of domestic abuse. The partnership will focus on; support for people who are still in their relationship; support for children and young people, and support for survivors. West Sussex is one of only two areas in the country to conduct this pilot. Anyone who needs or is aware of someone needing support for domestic abuse across West Sussex should ring 07834 968 539 or 033 022 28181 or email DomesticAbuseServicesCentral@westsussex.gov.uk On Saturday 6 October, Sophie's Wish is throwing a Fundraising Dinner Dance at the Europa Gatwick Hotel. Sophie passed away following a courageous battle against cancer when she was eleven years old. Sophie's wish was to buy a holiday home on the Isle of Wight for use by children battling cancer and their families. Sophie’s parents know that is impossible to plan holidays when you have a poorly child and the holiday home will give others the opportunity to enjoy a much needed break, whilst having the care and support they need. For more information and to donate see virginmoneygiving.com/someonespecial/sophiepowell Your Energy Sussex, the local energy supplier backed by Sussex councils, has gone green. From now on all electricity supplied to customers is certified as being sourced from UK-based wind and solar generators, as well as some Sussex-generated energy from Councilinstalled solar panels. Your Energy Sussex is run on a not-for-profit basis and uses any surplus it generates to support residents who are struggling to pay their energy bills. You can get a quick, no obligation quote online or by calling free of charge on 0800 952 0001. Sussex Police have opened a new round of police officer recruitment as it starts to allocate the £17m released from reserves and the extra precept contributions from local households. They plan to have 200 more officers by 2022. A memorial to the victims of the Shoreham Air Show tragedy is now taking shape. It is being created by local artists, husband and wife team Jane Fordham and David Parfitt, ready to be installed on the banks of the Adur as statements of remembrance to the eleven people who died in the crash in August 2015. A specially designed memorial bench is to be installed close to eleven individual arches, one for each of the victims, near the entrance to the Shoreham Toll Bridge. No time has been set for the completion of the installation. CAGNE, Communities Against Gatwick Noise and Emissions, are campaigning against the impact Gatwick Airport has on the counties of Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and the decline in the wellbeing of its communities. CAGNE say that the growth of Gatwick takes no account of the lack of infrastructure in the road and rail that is causing the area to grind to a halt and produce a marked decline in air quality. They state that Gatwick causes a bottleneck on the rail and road networks and stops the growth of businesses and impacts the wellbeing of residents. Find out more at cagne.org
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Concert in aid of Macmillan The Leconfield Singers are throwing a concert on Saturday 15th September at 7pm, in the Sacred Heart Church in Petworth. They will be performing Missa Brevis No.7 in Bb “Little Organ Mass”, plus a selection of sacred works and madrigals. A retiring collection will go to Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory Jill Button, one of Leconfield Singers founders, who recently died of cancer. Tickets are £15 for an adult, and £7.50 for children, and can be bought from Petworth Spriggs, New Street or online at www.leconfieldsingers.co.uk
Arundel Rotary saves Lido £3,000 a year To keep Arundel Lido open for the local community, the Arundel & Downland Community Leisure Trust (ACT), depends on its volunteer Trustees and donations. Rotarian and water engineer George Rose learned of a leakage issue at the main pool which was costing ACT thousands of pounds in lost water annually. George met with Trustee David May, Operations Director, to discuss how the Rotary Club could help to solve their leakage problem. George then designed, specified and commissioned a monitoring and control system to automatically run the pump according to the water level in the cavity. The consultation, design and commissioning was provided free of charge, and the
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cost of the equipment was funded by Arundel & District Rotary Club. The system will save the ACT over £3,000 in annual water costs.
Boxgrove Dog Show The Boxgrove Companion Dog Show will be held on Saturday 22nd September, at Boxgrove Village Hall Sports Field, PO19 0EE. There will be lots stalls with refreshments available all day. Entries are from 10:30am, with judging from 12 noon. Entry fees are £2 per dog per class. Trade pitches are available to be booked and paid for in advance. Profits will be shared between Boxgrove Priory and Boxgrove Village Hall. Contact 01243 785990 for more information.
Pier to Pier On Sunday 1st July, a group of 50 people walked from Bognor Regis pier to Brighton Pier, to raise money for Extra Cover, a charity that helps some of Sri Lanka’s poorest school children. An amazing total of £11,388.89 was raised. This amount would feed 550 children every school day for a year. Or could run small two schools for disabled children, giving them the opportunity to go to school for the first time. Or could build 3 houses for families who live in dire and often dangerous conditions. Matthew Hansford, owner of Hansford Menswear in Chichester, organised the walk. Matthew said "Being able to provide this just for a day out of our lives, which although a challenge and often painful, was worth every step." www.extracover.org.uk
Chichester High School reunion The Old Cicestrians Association, with the generous support of the current Chichester High School, are organising a major celebration and reunion open to all former students, staff of Chichester High School for Boys and the Lancastrian School and their partners. The packed programme for the day will begin with a fascinating audio visual presentation, kindly narrated by David Wood OBE, Actor, Playwright, Author and former CHSB student. He will take the audience through the nine decades of the school’s history tracing the many events and developments that made the school and its students so successful. The Old Cicestrians Association anticipate this will be an ideal opportunity to make contact with old friends. Please also put in your diary the date of the Old Cicestrians’ Christmas Lunch on Saturday 1st December 2018 at the Chichester Park Hotel. After lunch they have arranged student guided tours of the school and site to include the Chichester Gymnastics building (named after possibly our most famous Old Boy, Tim Peake) where youngsters will be displaying their amazing talents. And there is much more! The cost for the day is £25 per person, to include a Commemorative Booklet, buffet lunch, tea, coffee and cold drinks and South Downs Planetarium visit. More information at www.oldcicestrians.co.uk
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Do you need affordable housing? The new Community Land Trust (CLT) for Aldingbourne, Eastergate and Barnham is inviting local residents or people working locally who cannot find somewhere affordable to live in the area, to let them know what kind of accommodation they need. A scheme in Westergate offering a small amount of affordable housing to rent and/or buy as shared ownership is under discussion at present and more affordable housing for local people is likely to come forward in future. Contact Joanne Brown at Aldingbourneparishcouncil@gmail.com if you think this may help you, one of your family or your employees. The CLT Steering Group also needs a couple of new members, preferably including someone from the Eastergate or Barnham area, as people have had to step down owing to work commitments. No special experience is necessary as the CLT has advisory support from the Action in Rural Sussex Housing Hub. Aldingbourne Parish Council is providing financial and administrative support and has appointed a representative but is not permitted to run the CLT. Barnham and Eastergate Parish Councils support the idea and have been invited to appoint a representative. To keep in touch with progress or join
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Charity Barn Dance On Saturday 13th October, Sanctuary in Chichester is putting on a barn dance. The event will be a great opportunity to come together and enjoy an evening of music and dancing – all in aid of refugees and asylum seekers. Portsmouth’s Squinty McGinty’s Band will be playing, with caller and valued Sanctuary volunteer Helen Floyd leading the dances. The evening will kick off at 7.30pm and dancing will continue until late. Tickets cost £15 and include a ploughman’s supper, and there will be a licensed bar. There will also be a raffle with prizes kindly donated by Fontwell Park Racecourse, Chichester Festival Theatre, CRED Jewellery and Montezuma’s among other local businesses and organisations. The Dance takes place at 7.30pm, Saturday 13th October at The Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane, Fishbourne, Chichester, PO18 8BE. It’s set to be a brilliant night, so don't miss out! Tickets for the barn dance are available online through Eventbrite. Alternatively, you can send an email to sanctuaryinchichester@gmail.com to request tickets.
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Dutch Courage, we meet Caro Emerald Editor Kris Thomas speaks to the Dutch star ahead of her UK tour in October plus you can win tickets to her Brighton Concert (c) Adrie Mouthaan
Caro told me she used to mime to Michael Jackson and Madonna when she was growing up. How incredibly apposite then that her debut album, ‘Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor’ should outsell Michael Jackson in her home country of Holland. The album spent 30 weeks at number 1 breaking the record set by Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and selling a phenomenal 260,000 copies within just one year in Holland alone. Considering her success, Caro is extremely easy to chat to and comes across as genuinely grateful and surprisingly modest when discussing her success to date. “It took me a while to realise I could sing” she tells me. Aged 11 she had a solo in her school play and that was the start of it. She began singing lessons aged 12 and performed in a girls vocal group under the guidance of her singing teacher James Gilloffo in Amsterdam. Her teacher told her she should study at the Amsterdam Conservatory where she studied Jazz and graduated in 2005 thinking she would be a music teacher. Things took an exciting turn for Caro in 2007 when she was asked to sing on a demo song called ‘Back it Up’. The writers felt Caro’s smooth, jazz-inspired voice would work really well and the catchy song was recorded and pitched to several labels in 2009. There was little initial interest until Caro and a friend produced a zero budget video and uploaded it to YouTube. The response was overwhelming and the song began to be picked up by radio stations worldwide. “It all happened so fast, it was only supposed to be a demo so I wasn’t prepared” Caro told me. She explained how she wasn’t trying to break into the music scene so was very surprised when ’Back it Up’ was so successful. She hadn’t previously considered recording her own albums. Describing her remarkable rise to stardom, Caro continued, “It really started with a bang!” I defy you not to bop along whilst listening to the fastpaced, catchy ‘Back it Up’. Caro’s clear, sultry voice evokes a vintage era with delightfully pure harmonies. She has a wide vocal range but is particularly strong when singing the higher notes. Caro has variously been described as a jazz/swing/pop artist but how would she describe herself? “Definitely ‘Pop’ but
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family life and her music career and how she keeps in touch with her girls when she is away on tour. “I’m not really away from home much and I have lots of help and mostly work at night” she continues “my band also have kids”. Caro’s second studio album ‘The Shocking Miss Emerald’ was released in 2013 and showcases Caro not only as a great singer, but also a style icon. Fans love her retro look as well as her voice. The lead single from her second album, the catchy ‘Tangled Up’, peaked at number 6 in the Dutch Top 40. The album itself entered the official UK album chart at number 1 in May 2013 and stayed in the chart for a full year.
influenced by Jazz” she tells me, going on to say how she works closely in a ‘collective way’ with her writing and production team, often contributing to the melodies and acting as a ’muse’. With high demand for more Caro after ‘Back it Up’, the team got to work on the first album. The follow up single ‘A Night Like This’ went on to reach number 1 in the Dutch singles charts in January 2010 and the same week the eagerly awaited first album ’Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor’ was released. The sound, combining American style swing and mambo rhythms is also reminiscent of the music of the 40s and 50s but with a modern sharpness. “Jazz was not popular in Holland” Caro says, “we wanted a more “international sound”. The fact that she sings almost exclusively in English has doubtlessly helped with her appeal in Europe and the US. Caro’s flawless, glamorous look and sleek dark tresses also bring to mind the elegant singers of 1940s and 50s Hollywood. She is well known for her fabulous vintage-look outfits and her love of elaborate hair accessories. Caro’s first album has been released in over 40 countries and has sold over 1.3 million copies in Europe. Caro and her team have received numerous national and international awards. I asked Caro what has been the proudest moment of her career to date. “There have been so many” she continues modestly, “..probably appearing on the main stage of Glastonbury (in June 2014). It was a Sunday afternoon and I was worried no one would turn up”. She is delighted to have been well received in the UK “The UK music industry is globally recognised and has produced some of the best artists in the world, the UK has such high standards”. I asked her how she felt to have the biggest selling album in Holland, ever! “Embarrassed” is Caro’s refreshing and honest reply! Caro is 37 and has two young daughters (aged 4 and nearly 1). I asked her how she copes with balancing
Caro Emerald’s 22-date 2018 UK tour is already sold out at three venues and promises more of her trademark, “infectious sense of fun and vintage charm”. “Caro Emerald lifts the spirits” says the Daily Telegraph. We have a pair of tickets to her show Caro Emerald Live at the Brighton Centre on Saturday 20th October - see next page for full details of how to enter our competition.
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Caro Emerald is performing at 22 venues across the UK this October and November. Tickets are now on sale, for more details visit www.gigasandtours.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or contact 0844 811 0051
Win a pair of tickets to see Caro Emerald in Brighton on 20th Oct You can see Caro yourself, live on stage at the Brighton Centre on Saturday 20th October. To be in with a chance of winning two tickets, simply answer the question below and write to us or enter online.
Win tickets to ‘Caro Emerald Live’ To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question: Q: Which nationality is Caro Emerald? a) American b) British c) Dutch Send your answer and full contact details including email address and daytime telephone to: Caro Emerald Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions/ The winner will be first correct entry drawn after 30/09/2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Aldingbourne Council About the Parish Council Aldingbourne Parish Council consists of 10 members. Parish council elections take place every four years. The Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month, except January and August when no meetings are held. The meetings are held at Aldingbourne Community Centre, Olivers Meadow, Westergate starting at 7.00pm and are open to the public. There is a ’Public Session’ item on each Agenda when residents can raise any issue with the Council. However residents are encouraged to report any matter of concern to the Clerk at any time. Usually the West Sussex County Councillor and one or more of Arun District Councillors will attend the meeting to give reports on matters from the principal authorities which are of interest to the Parish and to answer questions. The Parish Council has two committees, the Planning Committee which responds to planning applications as a statutory consultee, and the Finance Committee, which sets the Council’s budget and application of grant aid. The Council appoints members to serve as representatives on other bodies or to carry out particular functions.
Barnham Parish Council Hiring the Village Hall Barnham Community Hall is easily accessible by road, rail and foot. There is ample free parking on site and full disabled facilities. The Hall has a total of four event spaces which can be hired separately or as part of a package. The Hall also has a fully-equipped, catering-grade kitchen and separate bar area which can serve both the Murrells Hall and the Cutten Room. The Hall is situated within 8 acres of beautiful green space with access to a children's playground and multi-use game area. What’s on? There is always a lot going on at Barnham Hall. Some of the upcoming events include: Community Coffee Morning - every Wednesday from
10.15am - 12pm. Drop in any time to meet fellow
The Council employs a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, who undertakes the administration of the Council’s business, and a Litter Picker to help keep clean the worst affected areas and supplement the street cleaning which is the responsibility of Arun District Council. In addition to parish council meetings the Council is required by regulation to hold an Annual Meeting usually in May. The Council is also required to arrange an Annual Parish Assembly. This is not a formal meeting of the council. It is a meeting of parishioners at which the council chairman traditionally gives a report on the council’s activities in the preceding year and other local organisations and clubs can also give reports. Residents have the opportunity at the Assembly to raise any issue and ask questions. The parish council is Trustee of the Westergate Recreation Ground Fund (a registered charity) which was established when land in Barnetts Field was conveyed to the parish for recreational purposes. Today, the fund holds the proceeds from the sale of the Barnetts Field site which is deposited in investments approved by the Charity Commissioners and the income earned is applied towards the upkeep of the recreation ground in Olivers Meadow. Text (c) www.aldingbourne.arun.gov.uk Next Council meeting 4th September 7pm villagers and friends and enjoy a coffee and a chat. Everybody welcome. £1.50 entry. For more information please ring 01243 551167 Apulstock
- Saturday 18th of August from 11am - 10:30pm. A festival of live music, see more at www.apulstock.co.uk
Monthly Quiz - Friday 28th September - 7pm. £3
entry per person £6 with a ploughman's supper. Licensed cash bar and raffle. Teams of up to 6. Call 01243 278110 to book a table. Further Quiz Nights on 26th October and 23rd November.
Autumn Wedding Fayre - Sunday 7th October 11 -
3.30pm. Come along and talk to hand picked, local suppliers about unique ideas for your wedding day or special occasion. Free entry.#
There are a host of other activities going on at the village hall including; Al-anon meetings, baby ballet classes, Tai Chi classes, child health clinics, Girl Guides, kickboxing, Pilates, a retired musicians workshop, a Spiritualist Pioneer Centre, sewing buddies and Squirrels Den Day Care. To find out more or to hire out the hall, please visit www.barnhamcommunityhall.org or call 01243 278110
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Eastergate Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 5th July 2018. County Councillor report Lidsey landfill site was mentioned where, in due course, sheep would be able to graze. The Right of Way footpath over the site would be re-instated and opened when gas valves were secured. New cycle routes linked to Site 6 were referred to and also news was advised of St. Philip Howard School providing a new fence north of their car park. Some dead trees would be removed. Facilities and Projects Hall bookings for June were very positive. Cricket Club members were making good use of the facilities, but the table tennis club were not able to move to the pavilion as it was not suitable. The Badminton Club were struggling to attract new players and their return on the 5th September was doubtful. Sufficient money to purchase two de-fibrillators had been collected, with large amounts received through the coffee mornings. Complaints had been received regarding litter bins and numerous requests had been made to ADC to remedy this. Sportsfield Members were informed that the play area bins were overflowing once again. The problem had been re-
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ported to ADC and further efforts would be made to encourage regular emptying. Members were advised that a concept drawing was to be provided in relation to possible development of the pavil- Š N Chadwick (cc-by-sa/2.0) ion, free of charge. Merger with Barnham Parish Council Members discussed the present position regarding the proposed merger of the councils. There was a second round of consultation and an objection had been received. It was considered that there may be a warding issue at the heart of the objection. The necessary papers would be advertised with a decision due by the 1st December, in time for the production of the electoral roll. Subject to approval from the authorities, it was anticipated that the amalgamation of the councils would take place on the 1st April 2019. Letters Unpleasant smells apparently emanating from the pond behind Upton Brooks. It was suggested that this was caused by foul water from the new development. A poor response to parishioners’ concerns from ADC was reported. Lack of grass cutting at the open spaces and elsewhere. he problem was due to an excessive growth period whilst the normal cutting routine was undertaken. www.eastergate.arun.gov.uk
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