September 2019
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JAMIE’S FARM
FARMING HELPS TROUBLED YOUNGSTERS WIN!
Weald & Downland Annual Pass Tickets to Autumn & Countryside Show at Weald & Downland
NEWS
Council, Charity & School
HISTORY
Chichester High School for Boys
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What’s On, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Gardening, Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory
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September 2019 Cover image West Trout Lake, Chichester by David Jacobs
Welcome... .....to our September issue. August was a busy time for us, chiefly due to moving our online What’s On guide to a new system, which, after the inevitable teething issues, we think is now easier to use and a clearer display. Please take a look and let us have any feedback! A great competition for you this month - we have tickets to step back in time at the fabulous Weald & Downland Museum on page 12. You can win an annual pass! September is back to school time, and so Andrew takes us on a nostalgic look at Chichester High School for Boys with some lovely old photos on page 16. If you’ve indulged over the holidays, Heather shares some healthy tips about getting back on track on page 24. Helping vulnerable children thrive through residential experiences on working farms is the brainchild of Jamie Fielden. Lynn Smith chats to him for our regular charity focus on page 26.
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Choosing bulbs in relation to garden design occupies Andrew on page 36, while Chris takes a look at micro homes on page 40. All this plus the councils, what’s on and more. Hope you enjoy the read - please call our advertisers when you can and do let us know of any features you would like to see, as well as letting us know your own community news.
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Win a family membership to the Weald & Downland Living Museum Celebrate Autumn and enjoy a whole year of family fun! paced ploughing competitions. Enjoy woodland craft in action with demonstrations of pole lathe turning, bowl turning, hurdle making and lots of other greenwood craft. Visitors can also join in the fun... Show off your own green fingers at the large scale horticultural show with classes to suit all ages and don’t forget your four-legged friend for the family friendly dog show to see who has the waggiest tail. There is also a pop-up farmers’ market and craft tent to tempt you with a range of local produce from boutique makers to take away and enjoy at home.
To celebrate the arrival of Autumn and the Autumn and Countryside Show on 5th and 6th October, Weald & Downland Living Museum are offering Sussex Local readers the chance to win an annual family membership. This gives free entry to the Countryside show and to the Museum for a whole year!
One lucky winner will win a family membership to last a whole year, worth £92. Two runners up will win a family pass for the Autumn & Countryside Show, worth £42 The membership is valid from the 5 October 2019 and admits 2 adults and up to 3 children as often as you like. For more details visit: www.wealddown.co.uk
Located in Singleton just outside Chichester, the Weald & Downland Living Museum is set within a 40acre site and has a fascinating collection of more than 50 historic buildings to explore. From a replica Anglo-Saxon hall house to an Edwardian tin church. The Autumn and Countryside Show is a celebration of farming, food and the bounty of harvest. Hear the hiss of the steam engine, the clink of a horse harness and the chug of the vintage tractors – all the sights and sounds of a traditional harvest! See how farmers through the ages would have ploughed their fields and watch horsepower take on the tractor in fast
Win a family membership to The Weald & Downland Living Museum To enter the competition answer the question below: What colour fingers are you said to have if you are good at growing things? a) Green fingers b) Pink fingers c) Orange fingers Send your answer and contact details to: The Weald & Downland Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th September 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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14 Nature
Autumn migration – of one kind and another By Roy Newnham, Visitor Experience Officer, RSPB Pagham Harbour well. As its name suggests, it displays a characteristic silver y-shaped mark on its otherwise mottled brown forewings. When migrating this little moth is known to hitch a lift on faster high-altitude winds.
Yellow wagtail - Andy Hay
September sees the start of the autumn migration, when many birds return to their wintering grounds. However, unlike spring migration, when there is an urgency to get to their breeding sites, many birds will stop a while on the coast to feed up before continuing across the Channel. Yellow wagtails can be found in flocks following livestock around in the fields as they disturb flies and other insects, while their cousins, grey wagtails, turn up around the edges of pools and ponds. Ospreys can be seen fishing on both Pagham Harbour and Medmerry reserves and whinchats perch on wires and bushes. Slightly smaller than a robin with a short tail, the male whinchat has a brown streaky back, an orange-brown breast and white stripes above and below black cheeks. They drop down to pick up insects or sometimes catch them mid-flight, similar to flycatchers and redstarts which often turn up at Church Norton. Martins and swallows gather in large numbers and warblers appear more visible and numerous again, as they were in the spring. Meanwhile, wheatears are spotted along our beaches and if you are very lucky you may discover an elusive wryneck at the Severals. However, it is not just birds that migrate. Many insects do too and September is good month for moth migration. Moths migrating to our shores typically arrive from the continent but some travel from as far away as North Africa. Some of these migrants may even breed here but it’s unlikely their offspring will survive our winters. The humming-bird hawk-moth is one of the more commonly seen migrants as it flies during the day. It really does live up to its name hovering from one flower to another, feeding on the nectar with its long proboscis. It has a two-inch wingspan with orange hindwings. Another daytime flying migrant is the silver y, although it Silver Y does fly at night as
Of course, the majority of moths fly at night and that includes our migrant species as well. The vestal is a pretty little moth with creamy wings which have pink edges and pink bars forming an inverted ‘V’. Like the silver y, it typically rests with its wings in tent-shape. Two of our largest moths are the convolvulus hawkmoth and the death’s-head hawk-moth, with forewing lengths of 55mm and 60mm respectively. The convolvulus has mottled brown wings and pink bands on its body, while the death’s-heads forewings are marbled with browns and yellows, its hind wings and body, banded yellow. The death’s-head hawk-moth also sports the skull-like marking on its head from which it gets its name of course and gave rise to its past reputation as a bad omen and portent of death. However, the holy grail of migrant moths is the Clifden Nonpareil or blue underwing. Nonpareil translates as ‘unrivalled’ or ‘beyond compare’. The forewings of this large and very rare moth are a mixture of undulating and zigzagging greys and creams, but when disturbed it displays a beautiful broad violetblue band on black hindwings. The Clifden Nonpareil and other migrants are the theme for this years National Moth Night taking pace between 26th and 28th September and you can join our Warden (8am) on Saturday 28th September when he opens our moth trap to see what we have caught overnight. Naturally, there will be many resident moths as well as migrants and many of these are as stunning and as striking as our butterflies. Ruby tigers are, unsurMerveille du Jour prisingly, a deep ruby red, white ermines, a delicate white with black dots and burnished brass have a glorious metallic sheen to their wings. When at rest the bloodvein moth shows a distinct red line straight across its buff coloured wings which also have pink fringes. However, arguably our prettiest moth is the Merveille du Jour or ‘wonder of the day’. This is an exquisite light, lichengreen moth with black markings, edged in white and dispels any myth that moths are dull! For more information on our Moth Event, guided walks and all our other events, pop into our Visitor Centre on the B2145 between Chichester and Selsey, or visit our website www.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour or telephone 01243 641508.
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‘Back to School’ at CHSB By local historian Andrew Berriman
Class 1A Sep 1938
September. Back to School. Not for me, though; it’s exactly ten years since I retired from the whiteboard. However, for the first sixty years of my life ‘back to school’ was the September norm for all but eight of them (four in infancy, four at University). This article is both self-indulgent and elegaic, but…whatever. I am fully aware that someone’s memories of their schooldays are just as tedious to everyone else as are their summer holiday photos. Nevertheless, the place of Chichester High School for Boys in our city’s history deserves recognition, particularly as that school is no more. Last autumn its alumni, known as Old Cicestrians, and its former Masters, such as me, held their, our, 90th anniversary celebration. Or was it more of a wake? The old Old Boys get older and older by the day, and the younger Old Boys aren’t interested, which is fair enough, as nostalgia is the prerogative of the elderly. It will surely be pointless to commemorate in 2028 the centenary of a school which no longer exists? It came to an end in 2016, merging with the Girls High. The buildings in Kingsham Road lie derelict and forlorn, desperately in need of demolition and redevelopment, slowly disappearing beneath a mass of rosebay willowherb and buddleia. My role at the High School was slightly odd. I was an employee of the Boys School, but as Extensions opened by Lord Irwin in Head of Sixth Form I was in charge 1933 both of boys and girls, over 400 of them. During my thirty years there the Sixth Form underwent many changes. Its social room, the Bassil Shippam Building, The same quadrangle in 2018 was blown away,
somewhere over the Whyke Estate, during the night of the Great Storm in October 1987. That was a blessing in disguise, as it was replaced by a splendid new Sixth Form Centre. I happily spent my days teaching History and Politics to intelligent ‘A’ Level students, and preparing them for University. I am proud to have taught at ‘Chi High’. It was deeply rooted in the city. Its pupils came, by and large, from Chichester’s primary schools. We took whoever applied, warts and all. We were near the city centre, the bus station, and right next to the police station, which came in handy on some occasions; after all, ‘boys will be boys’, and we had over 1400 of them. Whenever I come across former pupils in town, as I often do, they are invariably polite, and keen to reminisce, to remember their teachers, to regret their pranks. I used to run the after-school Friday Detention, and got to know some real ‘characters’. Maybe some of you now were them back then! When first built the school was referred to as ‘the godless stables’, being a collection of low singlestorey buildings. There were just 63 boys on that first day, 13th September 1928. They became known as ‘The Originals’, while the first five members of staff were called ‘The Aboriginals’. I met one of them, ‘Monkey’ Watson, in 1988; he was then aged 98, but back in the War years it had been his job to sound the Air Raid alarm from the Hall roof, to warn the city of impending attack by the Luftwaffe. The boys had to rush to the Air Raid Shelters, Official opening by Lady Percy, two of which still sur- 22nd Sep 1929 vive today alongside Kingsham Road. The school sports fields were extensive, and are still a valuable open space. It was there that Jimmy Hill and John Snow made their mark respectively in the Soccer and Cricket 1st X1s, and from there that Tim Peake, our very own astronaut, took off on helicopter flights with the RAF Section of the CCF. Many boys joined the Services, many enlisted in the Second World War; over sixty Old Boys lost their lives. A Memorial Service to The Fallen was held in the School Hall in 1948. The Address was given by the Bishop of Chichester, George Bell. His tribute was eloquent and powerful. The adults knew that they were in the presence of a great person, and hopefully the boys sensed that they were part of a great institution. CHSB. During the eighty eight years of its existence over 14,000 boys, almost all local, passed through its doors. Somewhat sadly, it is no more…but no more than somewhat. After all, life goes on.
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18 Walks
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 2
10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Helen A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for all. Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT
30 mins
1 mile
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10:30 am Petworth via Shimmings Valley L: Gerald See "Little Switzerland", as the locals it. Meet at Petworth Library, GU28 0AU. Inside Library if wet
1 hr 30 mins
3 miles
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10.30 am Black Rabbit L: Dominic Easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles Meet in Mill Road car park by river in town centre, BN18 9AA
2 hrs
5 miles
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10.30 am Amberley Village Meet in car park at Amberley Station
L: Peter
2 hrs
4 miles
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10:30 am Emsworth to Pook Lane Meet in Emsworth square, PO10 7AW
L: Anne
1 hr 30 mins
3 miles
Tue 10
2:00 pm Emsworth Harbour L: Helen Meet in The New Life Christian Church car park
1 hr
3 miles
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10.30 am Iron Hill Meet at Liphook station, GU30 7DN
L: Alison
1 hr 30 mins
2.5 miles
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10:30 am Harting Down Take in the valleys of this very special place. Meet in Harting Down Car Park
L: Fiona
2 hrs
3.5 miles
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10:30 am Around Itchenor Meet in West Itchenor car park, PO20 7AE
L: Peter
2 hrs
4 miles
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10:30 am Burpham L: Dominic Hilly walk with some stiles. Meet at the public car park behind the George at Burpham, BN18 9RR
2 hrs
4 miles
Thu 19
10.30 am Chapel Common L: Andy Walk on heathland tracks, including part of the Serpents Trail. Meet in Chapel Common Parking Area
1 hr 30 mins
2 miles
Fri 20
10:30 am Cissbury Ring L: Peter 5,000 year old hill fort. Meet in car park opposite Nepcote Green in Findon
2 hrs
4 miles
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10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Helen A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for all. Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT
30 mins
1 mile
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2:00 pm Emsworth Harbour L: Helen Meet in The New Life Christian Church car park
1 hr
3 miles
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10.30 am Ambersham Common L: Kate A gentle circular walk around the SSSI site. Meet at Ambersham Common, Midhurst, GU29 0BZ
1 hr
1 mile
Thu 26
10.30 am Chichester Harbour All Day Walk L: Jane Meet in Chichester Marina car park
5 hrs
10 miles
Mon 30
10:30 am Chichester Canal Meet at Chichester Canal, PO19 8DT
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Sussex Snippets
A small group is trying to get a memorial sited to honour the aircraft and crew that crashed near Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. One of the aircrew they will be remembering is Sgt Ronald Williams who came from Northiam, Sussex and was on a training flight in a Miles Master which crashed on 2nd February 1943. The group would love to hear from relatives or anyone who knew this man so that they can get more information for a booklet that will be published in support of the Memorial. If you have any information, visit www.facebook.com and search for „RAF Memorial Chatteris Group.‟ Dementia Support has launched „The Wayfinder Appeal‟ to fund more personal advisors and lifechanging dementia support services, to enable the charity to reach more families in Sussex. To help raise the £1 million urgently needed for this unique, local and essential charity appeal, you can donate at www.dementia-support.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust‟s annual photography competition is open for entries, including a £100 cash prize. Submit your local wildlife photography showing the beautifully vibrant and varied nature of Sussex to sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/discover/photo-competition South Downs Writer in Residence Sara Clifford has spent the last few months chatting to over 500 peo-
ple across the Downs and has now weaved all the stories she gathered into a one person show, Cherry Soup. The show will be performed in nine different locations across the South Downs in September. Venue information and tour dates can be found on www.sussexlocal.net/cherry-soup Ash Dieback has already been discovered in some trees in West Sussex meaning almost 20 per cent of the entire woodland covering is at risk. The disease, which is spreading across Europe, is presently incurable meaning Ash–the most common tree in West Sussex, could disappear from the landscape forever. Adur and Worthing‟s parks team is carrying out an urgent study of the extent of the problem in two areas, The Gallops in Worthing and Lancing Ring in Adur. If you are concerned about an ash tree, email : environmentalservices@adur-worthing.gov.uk West Sussex is missing out on a massive 22,000 tonnes a year of recycling. To highlight the issue WSCC have produced a video. To watch the video, find out more about the campaign and explore what can and can‟t be recycled in West Sussex see: www.thinkbeforeyouthrow.co.uk Development work has started on the restoration of Stanmer Park‟s historic Walled Garden as part of a major project to restore Brighton‟s largest park and a gateway to the South Downs National Park. The £5.1 million project will see the area transformed into an attractive formal garden with a new café, shop and opportunities for horticultural teaching. The first Sussex Police Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) Public Awareness Campaign was recently launched. This recognises ASB as a societal problem which requires a robust partnership approach and positive policing. The local Crime Commissioner wants local residents to be reassured that Sussex Police is taking ASB seriously and acknowledging the negative and cumulative effect that it has on our communities. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is calling on those who drive for work, managers and business owners to help reduce risk on the road after 680 collisions occurred on local roads last year where 9 people sadly died, and 137 were seriously injured. More information on staying safe and other resources can be found by visiting www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com. More than 1,700 people came to the Wild Chalk event at East Brighton Park to learn more about the local chalk grasslands. Events staff handed out dozens of “Bee Bombs” – packs of wildflower seeds – to people to help support pollinators in their gardens as part of the National Park‟s “Bee Lines” campaign. September will see a celebration of England‟s wonderful history and culture for the annual Heritage Open Days. A number of events are taking place in the National Park, including a Heritage Weekend in Petworth. The project has received grant funding from the Authority‟s Sustainable Communities Fund. For further details on Heritage Open Days and to find out more about events in your local area, go to: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting
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22 Charity & Community
Paul Cook named Manager at Chichester Marina Paul Cook has been appointed by Premier Marinas as the new manager at Chichester Marina. Paul grew up in Lymington area and has spent the majority of his life at sea or running businesses linked with the water. His 30+ years experience in the marine and superyacht industry started in the Royal Paul Cook Navy. His Naval career lasted 25 years spanning 14 ships with 3 appointments as captain of frontline warships. Paul Cook commented: “I am really excited to be returning to the Solent where I grew up and first caught the sailing bug. Chichester Marina was always one our family‟s favourite havens and I am looking forward to getting to know our berth holders as well as welcoming new guests to what is an amazing marina and sailing area. In particular I am hoping to capitalise on and develop the facilities already in place and with my team make Chichester Marina one of the most welcoming marinas on the South Coast. I am also keen to work with local organisations and associations to encourage new people to discover the joy of sailing and the Chichester harbour conservancy area.”
Chichester Cathedral events
Chichester Cathedral is presenting „Live Better Together‟, a series of events taking place this autumn, each one with a theme for discussion and reflection about what peace means in our own lives, local community and the wider world. „Live Better Together‟ includes „Recipe for Peace‟ on Saturday 21 September, International Day of Peace. This is a free drop-in family friendly event for all ages held on the Cathedral Green from 1.30 - 3.30pm. It is a chance for everyone to discover recipes from all over the world shared by people who live in and around Chichester. The event will be followed by an Interfaith Thanksgiving in the Cathedral at 4pm to which everyone is warmly invited. For further details of these and all Live Better Together events, visit: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk or call 01243 812997
Priory Park statue restoration
A much loved statue that has been in Chichester‟s Priory Park since 1873 will be repaired and restored. The statue will be repaired by Cliveden Conservation in Berkshire, one of the country‟s leading experts for the conservation of stone. The statue was originally placed above a water supply in South Street in 1776 and has since had a number of homes across Chichester ever since. It now resides in Priory Park, which is owned and managed by Chichester District Council, and has been installed there since 1873.
Architect student receives award Daniel Hellyer (22) from Chichester, recently received one of the first prizes of excellence from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Daniel was formerly a student at St Philip Howard Catholic High School before becoming a university student at Reading School of Architecture. Daniel was a winner of the RIBA Berkshire Daniel Hellyer Society of Architects‟ Conrad Birdwood Willcocks Award for Technical Excellence. This is the first year that the award, which celebrates the talent of architecture students at the University, has been made by the Berkshire Society of Architects. Following his success, Daniel is going to work for HNW Architects, the practice based in North Street, Chichester to complete his training as an architect.
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Hulky Bear, the feline reporter Hello from your favourite out and about reporter at the Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre, Hulky Bear. This month I would like to tell you about the lovely children from Chidham Primary School who held a fundraising day at their school in their last week of term. I saw the photos of their event and I couldn‟t believe they were all dressed up as cats and rabbits! It‟s brilliant to see children thinking about rescue centres at such a young age. I think it‟s important to teach children about the work rescue centres do and how important it is to adopt and not buy from breeders. The school also raised £102. We are so grateful for their donation it will really help with the ongoing running of The Centre and maybe I will get a little treat from it too. If you would like to support us and hold your own little event we would be so thankful. Any money raised for us however small is very gratefully received and it all adds to make a big difference to the animals in our care. One of my shop staff told me about how a lovely lady came in with a donation of £250 from holding a tea party in her garden! If you would like any support to hold an event for us please email admin@crrc.co.uk. Or you can always see what events we will be at throughout the year on
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our website. Last month we had our annual Summer Fayre and it was so lovely to see so many of our supporters visiting us. I hope to bring you all the details of what we raised next month. If you are interested in adopting an animal then please call us at the centre on 01243 641409 between 9-4pm during the week. P.S. We have a viewing day on the 28th September 2019 12-2pm, hope to see you there!
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s ride
On Sunday September 29th, a team of 6 riders from The Motorcycle Workshop (MCW) in Bolney Sussex will be taking part in the annual Distinguished Gentlemans Ride, a worldwide event bringing together riders from over 600 cities and 100 countries. MCW have amongst their team Eastenders actor Ian Kelsey who often enjoys participating in MCW events. On this occasion, riders don their finest attire in the way of tweeds and cravats, gaining sponsorship from family, friends, work associates, clients etc in aid of The Movember Foundation which supports men‟s health charities such as prostate and testicular cancer and also mental health. The public are invited to join the riders at Northgate Car Park, Chichester, Sunday lunch-time from approx. 12.30, on 29th September, for the finish of the ride where the 250 or so bikes will be on display. The Tail Lights blues band will be playing and refreshments will be available. To find out more about the ride and how you can take part, visit: www.gentlemansride.com/team/IanKelseysBolneyFlyers
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Tips for getting back on track after holiday By Heather Smith For many, myself included, it is difficult to simply switch off the habits we create on holiday. But, needs must, and when we get home to hear what our impolite scales have to say about our holiday, we realise our focus needs to turn more towards health again. Here are my top tips for getting back on course when you return. When you‟ve got the feeling that you‟re ready to make a fresh start, its easy to think you‟ll be able to get up half an hour earlier every day, or that you‟ll feel inspired to cook a new recipe every night. But remember, consistency is key. Only commit to what you are certain you can do every single week without fail, regardless of what else is going on. Shift your focus, make things positive and they will be easier to keep in place for the long term. Focus on what delicious meals you can make, rather than the foods you‟re avoiding. Focus on getting better at whatever
exercise you‟ve chosen to do, rather than beating yourself through with the sole purpose of losing weight. People who get less good quality sleep start the day with higher blood sugar levels, crave more sugar, and overall eat more calories. Wind down for bed - turn screens off by 9pm, read a book or have a soak in the bath, then get into bed. This will help your body produce melatonin which will help you nod off more easily and stay asleep. Although you do need a calorie deficit if you're trying to lose weight, don't just play the numbers game. Particularly at the beginning of your journey, you'll often find that eating the same amount of calories across three meals rather than drip feeding them throughout the day has a big difference on the way your body responds. Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. Get in touch for a free five-day meal plan www.fitbiztraining.co.uk
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26 Charity Profile
Jamie’s Farm Helping Children Thrive through Farming, Family & Therapy By Lynn Smith Jamie Feilden Founder and CEO of Jamie‟s Farm, believes that social and academic exclusion is one of the most pressing issues facing young people and society today. Jamie‟s Farm provides a preventative solution to this problem, through a unique provision of „Farming, Family, Therapy, Legacy,‟ provided by a residential and follow-up programme. Jamie‟s Farm works with schools and other organisations to target some of the most vulnerable, and often by definition this means the most at-risk young people across England and Wales. Now the organisation has brought its unique provision to East Sussex, opening its fourth Jamie‟s Farm in Plumpton, Lewes. When I speak to Jamie Feilden he tells me that he is, “Really excited to be in the area and looking for opportunities to be involved with local people.” Back in 2005, Jamie was teaching in a state school when the idea of enabling disadvantaged young people to thrive through residential experiences on working farms took hold. At the time Jamie was teaching at an inner city school in Croydon - an experience he describes as “profound and challenging” - and found
himself working with children who exhibited poor behaviours and a lack of engagement. Having grown up on a small farm near Bath, Jamie had brought some of his own lambs into the school for the children to look after, and realised that the children who benefited most from being given the responsibility and care of the animals were those children who had most difficulty focussing and engaging in school. Jamie felt that the sort of experiences he had gained growing up on a farm could benefit some of the children he was now teaching and so Jamie and his mother, a trained psychotherapist, came up with the idea of combining farming, family and therapy to be provided in week long visits to the family farm. Jamie says that growing up his experiences were physical – lifting hay bales, chopping logs - and he felt that showing the children what hard work felt like and the sense of achievement and satisfaction it could bring would have a positive impact. The first group to visit the farm were seven children from Jamie‟s school in Croydon, they spent five days on the farm – as do all of the school groups – and Jamie‟s beliefs were proven by what he describes as “amazing achievements.” From the outset he witnessed better relationships with teachers, “As they work alongside each other both teachers and pupils
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28 Charity Profile L-R Jamie Feilden (CEO and Founder) Iain Nicol (CEO of SEAS) Carole Haywards (SEAS VP) and Sir Richard Kleinwort (SEAS President) (c) Beth Mercer Photography
are working outside of their comfort zones and see each other in a different light.” From that first visit it became clear that the combination of farming, a framework of family support and therapy worked and Jamie then piloted the scheme with, “… three to four groups a year to get going and prove that we had something.” By 2008 Jamie had left teaching to work on Jamie‟s Farm full time, two more farms followed – in Hereford and Monmouth - before the Lewes farm was launched; thanks to an insistent supporter, who was keen to have Jamie‟s Farm in East Sussex, where he believed there were great opportunities and an important catchment that could benefit from working with the organisation. Fortunately, Jamie was able to lease a farm in Plumpton and Jamie‟s Farm Lewes welcomed its first group in March of this year. Jamie says that the charity‟s model works because it takes the children “ ...out of the city so that they can reflect on their situations,” and shows them, “what hard work and achievement feels like and what being part of a supportive family for a week feels like … and gives them time to reflect.” When I ask about the possible perils of having a group of lively, potentially disruptive, children on a farm, with livestock and farm machinery, Jamie tells me that each farm has a core team of five to six “very skilled and well trained members of staff,” with a couple of part-time workers, and operates “strong risk assessments,” and that in addition each school group is accompanied by two or three members of staff. Each farm is, Jamie explains, “a proper working farm” that must, not only, be self-sufficient but is also expected to generate income for the charity. The Lewes farm has breeding ewes, cattle and pigs and so far thirteen different groups have visited, four of whom are from East Sussex, and the organisation is “excited about being part of the Sussex community”
A community that has, so far, been very receptive to the organisation and Jamie is hopeful that the community will offer plenty of fundraising opportunities. Essential as a group of 10-12 children visiting a farm for five days costs around £13,000.
The visiting school or organisation pays fifty percent of the cost of its groups‟ stay with the remainder being met by the charity itself. Jamie tells me that funds come from trusts and foundations, and from fundraising efforts. The charity received a boost when it was named South of England Agricultural Society‟s (SEAS) Charity of the Year 2019, which Jamie describes as, “A great way to increase our profile and meet our supporters.” Ever enterprising, Jamie‟s Farms has found another way to generate income, letting the farmhouses at weekends through Air BnB. Offering individuals the opportunity to not only recharge their own batteries by spending time in beautiful places and staying on a working farm, but to contribute to a worthwhile enterprise – a weekend break with a real feel-good factor.
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Back to the future By Lucy Thomas from Legal Matters
With the school holidays in full flow your first thought may not be planning for our children’s future via making a Will and other appropriate legal arrangements. Instead, battle-hardy parents are ensconced in ever more creative ways to keep their offspring entertained and away from mischief, with parents pausing only at the end of the evening to relax momentarily with a (hopefully local) gin in hand. With September upon us, plans are in hand regarding uniforms, sports kits, travel arrangements and all manner of paraphernalia needed to head into the new school year in a calm and organised matter. But, are your legal affairs similarly planned and well thought out? Have you make the best possible arrangements for your loved ones, should the worst occur? With remarriages and second families on the rise, making a Will may not be as simple as you imagined. What if assets pass sideways to a new family? What if children inherit money too early and spend the lot? What if assets find their way into third parties’ hands on divorce or financial breakdown? What if the tax man takes a large chunk of what was meant for the family? At legalmatters, we specialise in advising on how best to arrange legal affairs to make sure that the
Legal 33 maximum amount of inheritance is passed on to loved ones. Inheritance Tax planning forms an essential part of this process and affects a great deal of people particularly in the south where property prices are high. There are various allowances that can be claimed to minimise exposure to Inheritance Tax but specialist advice is needed. Increasingly, we are advising families on having a robust Will incorporating a trust so assets can't pass sideways into third parties’ hands. It's a sad fact that life is more complicated than it used to be. Your Will is the way to safeguard your family in the future. If you would like to talk to one of our expert wills and trusts lawyers, call legalmatters on 01243 282826 or email us at info@legalmatters.co.uk
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Salad Nicoise A delicious classic healthy Autumn meal Serves: 4 | Prep: 10 mins
Ingredients ½ crisp lettuce, torn up or shredded 225g cooked French beans 2 hard boiled eggs, shelled and quartered 3 tomatoes, quartered 185g can tuna in brine or oil, drained 75g stoned black olives Few anchovy fillets (optional) 3-4tbsp olive oil lemon juice to taste Salt and black pepper
Method 1. Arrange the lettuce in a salad bowl, or on four individual plates, with the beans, eggs and tomatoes. Top with chunks or flakes of tuna, the olives and one or two anchovy fillets.
2. Blend the oil, lemon juice and seasoning to taste. Add croutons to the salad (if preferred) and pour over the dressing. This classic salad makes a quick and deliciously healthy main meal and, if you have a well stocked kitchen, it's an excellent store cupboard standby. Please try to only buy fresh tuna if you know it is ethically sourced as it is now overfished and endangered in some parts of the world. 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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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Bulbs in your Garden Design One Plan for an amazing Spring now! 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. 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 combination with other ones. 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. Planting in 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. Lawn It is not fashionable these days but why not plant up a large area of your lawn with Crocuses. They will delight you when they push up through the grass and 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! Meadow If you have a meadow section of your garden Fritillaria meleagris is an endangered species in Europe so why not plant these chequerboard patterned beauties amongst your daffodils. Pots Now is the time to cram your pots with tulips. Tulips are a living meditation on impermanence as most don’t come back the following year- so a few weeks of display and that’s it. But what a way to awaken colour in your garden. If you have a very sheltered and hot spot try Freesia - their scent will intoxicate you. Plant in big groups Don’t be tempted to buy 5 of these and 6 of those. If you want maximum impact buy in bulk. It is cheaper
and the different between 20 daffodils and 200 creates a completely different effect. Even in big pots go for 12-15 tulips rather than a few. And if you are planting them in borders it is better to have three clumps of 15 than 45 bulbs dotted about the place looking lonely.
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coming up all the way through the year as if they are passing the baton to each other. For example you can buy Very Early, Early, Mid and Late flowering Tulips and Daffodils. Also you can factor in the corm families as well with Agapanths, Cannas and Irises as well as Dahlias. There are also Crinums for the end of summer, bright pink Nerines and Cyclamen hederifolium for Autumn as well as autumn flowering Colchicums with their ghostly translucent hue. Planting Advice
Bulb Combinations
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 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.
Try these; 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 1.5m and Allium Christophii at 35cm Successional planting Make a column where you make sure you have bulbs
Taking Care If you have planted in pots make sure they don’t dry out which is possible if we have a dry Autumn or Winter. Bulbs like a mulch feed whether in pots or in the open ground so this can be done now after you have
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. Try planting in amongst an area of Periwinkle, Ajuga, Violets or even Ivy.
38 Gardening planted them. If you deadhead the old flowers once they have finished then you will stop the plant having to produce seeds which can weaken it. Most people though like to leave the old seed heads of Alliums to dry out as they look very sculptural over the Summer and Autumn. Lastly if you leave the foliage to die back naturally then more of the energy of the plant can return to the bulb increasing its health. Where to go in September This is your very last chance to see Chiltern Lodge this year. An exquisite garden developed by Lady Collum for over 40 years, it features a series of interlocking room, each one with a different purpose plus a "feel-a- herb" garden, pool room, water rill room and classical sandstone summer house. The garden is lovingly tended with an eye for detail and simple colour palettes. It is open to the public just a few days of the year so put a date in your diary now. Also put Sheffield Park in your diary for its dazzling autumnal displays of mature trees. Correction for August article In the History part of the St Mary's House article "The pilgrims were on their way to Canterbury Cathedral to worship the shrine of Thomas Becket" This should have been "to worship at the shrine of Thomas Becket" Andrew apologies for the mistake and thank you to our reader from Findon Valley for pointing this out.
September tasks Pinch out your tomatoes and sow new rills of lettace, radishes and spinach Keep up the watering. 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!) Prune the bigger shrubs that have finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprireacut out the old flowering wood back to new growth that next year’s flowers will bloom from. A harder cut of the Wysteria can wait till January. Mow your lawn on a higher setting to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against summer browning in dry spells Plan where you want your bulbs to come out in Spring. You can order them now for planting in November.
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40 Property
Micro homes By Chris Ennis FRICS A micro home is a small, self-contained residential accommodation unit typically less than 37 square metres in size. Very often such residential units are arranged as studio apartments, and they offer very acceptable compact one person facilities. There are many such properties in the area, and following the relaxation of some planning regulations, there are likely to be many more. The average size of a UK home is 76 square metres, but in Europe the average size is almost double. The smallest UK unit that I have unearthed is 8 metres in size, and that is about the size of a standard UK parking space. A standard „Travel lodge‟ room is approximately 28 square metres. A good example of compact attractive living can be seen at the Southampton IKEA store where they have constructed a „show flat‟. There are many reasons why compact accommodation is so popular, including reduced cost of purchase, low upkeep costs, insurance and council tax. In addition, the demand for single person occupancy is rising with offspring eager to live independent lives, divorce etc. A micro home is a good way to get a foot on the property ladder and is likely to remain readily lettable as an investment.
In 2013 the Government introduced „permitted development rights‟ which allowed property developers to convert offices and some other commercial users into flats without submitting a formal planning application. The properties still had to comply with building regulations of course. In Durrington there are at least two one-time large office buildings now in the course of conversion. Micro homes are mortgageable, subject to the particular requirements of the lending institution and the normal valuation process. In my opinion smaller homes are likely to become more popular as property prices rise, and the pattern of family living changes with modern technologies. Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor. Call him on 01903 261 217 or you can send an email to surveyor1@talktalk.net or see www.propdoctor.co.uk
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44 Local Council News
Chichester City Council Edited extracts from the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 26th June 2019. Removal of „For Sale/To Let‟ boards The Mayor suggested that a letter could be written to agents asking for the removal of „For Sale/To Let‟ boards from buildings when they were no longer required as they were unsightly. It was resolved that the Planning Adviser would request that Chichester District Council consider withdrawing deemed consent for such boards within the Conservation Area. Ice Rink in Priory Park The issues surrounding the ice rink were discussed including its location, its impact on local residents, the local economy, visitors and its impact upon the grass. To avoid prejudicing any future application, it was resolved to note the various positive and negative impacts of the development and to keep an open mind on any future proposal. Neighbourhood Planning The Committee noted the report of the Planning Adviser appended to the Agenda. The Planning Adviser explained that the initial process for the production of a Neighbourhood Plan would be the production of a questionnaire to ascertain the level of interest from members of the public and the direction and strength of feeling on local issues. She further explained that once a Neighbourhood Plan had been produced, a
referendum would be held in the Parish area and the Plan would only be adopted if more than 50% voted in favour of adoption. A proforma of Chichester Council House the questionnaire was circulated to members for comment. It was suggested that a „tick box‟ be added for students at the bottom of the questionnaire. After discussion, members felt that this was a good way forward and were supportive, it was therefore recommended to Full Council that a Neighbourhood Plan be prepared. Flats 1-11, 19 Southgate, Chichester PO19 1ES The Property Manager explained that although this application had been previously considered by the Committee when Flats 1-9, “The Atrium” was put forward, an objection had now been received from Royal Mail as this name is already in use. The Property Manager said that the new proposal was: Flats 111, Montclair House, 19 Southgate, Chichester, PO19 1ES but that due to the timeframe, there was no significant historical reference available for this choice of name. The Committee discussed the proposal and whilst it was preferred that any new street name(s) should bear some historical reference, it was resolved to support the name: Flats 1-11, Montclair House, 19 Southgate, Chichester PO19 1ES. www.chichester.gov.uk
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