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What’s On - May 2022 Event organisers please enter your event details on www.sussexlocal.net/events-add/ We regret that we cannot accept submissions by email. We take the details from our website for the magazine listings which can appear in up to all seven editions distributed to over 46,000 addresses.

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CHARITY 04/05/2022 7:30 PM Would you believe it? - A series of monthly events for the community with a quiz, a good news story guest and free cake Storrington Chapel RH20 4DH £3 Free for under 18’s, students and low income families Jo Johnson neuropsychology@talktalk.net www.storringtonchapel.org.uk 14/05/2022 7:30 AM Grand Charity Evening a charity evening in aid of Alzheimer's Society Ashington Community Centre RH20 3PG £8 on the door margaretalford19@btinternet.com ashingtoncc.org.uk

CLUBS & GROUPS 1st - 6th May 10:00 AM Downland Art Society Spring Art Exhibition A wide ranging collection of artwork to include paintings, drawings, sculpture and greetings cards location daily The Norfolk Centre Arundel BN18 9PA Free. Chris Shaw, chrisjshaw@hotmail.co.uk www.downland.org 02/05/2022 8:00 PM Felpham Singles Social Club for single, widowed or divorced of mature age at The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL anniecook555@yahoo.com felphamsingles.yolasite.com 03/05/2022 6:45 PM Graphic novel book club Comic book club looking at graphic novels aimed at adults Private house Barnham PO22 0EF Free Paul Wilson paulw21erin@gmail.com 05/05/2022 8:00 PM Salsa Cubana Cuban Salsa Classes weekly New Park Community Centre Chichester PO19 7XY £8 Andrea FitzPatrick salsacubana567@gmail.com 08/05/2022 7:45 PM Worthing Folk Dance Group, Grasshoppers monthly St Lawrence Church Hall Goring by sea BN12 4BY £2 Helen hdoswell@googlemail.com

09/05/2022 7:30 PM Pulborough Meadows WI May Meeting with a Royal Theme and Quiz Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £1 mary.walker50@gmail.com 16/05/2022 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills Women's Institute group of around 60 ladies meet monthly at The Parish Hall Storrington RH20 3PP Erika erikabrichta@hotmail.co.uk sullingtonwindmills.org 17/05/2022 7:30 PM Durrington WI Meeting Resolutions Meeting and Silent Auction Durrington Community Centre Worthing BN13 3FJ lindaturner100@hotmail.com 25/05/2022 2:30 PM Storrington Flower Club Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £6 visitors Chris chrissyldesmond@gmail.com Every Friday 7:00 PM Westergate Badminton club St Philip Howard School Barnham PO22 0EN Michael mdewe@aol.com Every Monday 11:00 AM West Chiltington Short Mat Bowls Club bowling club in West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ Jean 01798 815930 Every Sunday 11:00 AM West Chiltington Badminton Club West Chiltington Village Hall Pulborough RH20 2PZ Vivian Mary Jones vmjones18@hotmail.co.uk Every Thursday 10:30 AM Thakeham Table Tennis Club Thakeham Village Hall Storrington RH20 3GP Andrew Blacklock 07765 763350 andytttc@gmail.com thakehamtabletennis.co.uk Every Tuesday 7:00 PM Bognor Regis Model Railway Club Westergate PO20 3YA Claire Tanner ctanner25@hotmail.com Every Wed 8:00 PM The Leconfield Singers Non-audition choir rehearse every Wednesday United Reformed Church Petworth GU28 0AW Rachel Townsend chair@leconfieldsingers.co.uk www.leconfieldsingers.co.uk

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26 What's On Mon, Wed & Fri 7:30 PM West Chiltington Table Tennis Club West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ Ron ronfayeladley@hotmail.co.uk

COMMUNITY 18/05/2022 2:30 PM Durrington You Group meeting - Travels around the world on my bike St Symphorian's Church Worthing BN13 2PU £3.50 publicity@stsymphorians.co.uk stsymphorian.co.uk 28/05/2022 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast - with Lord Michael Hastings CBE Brick Kiln Garden Centre Chichester PO20 1EJ £9.50 Peter Sutton peter@ppsutton.co.uk immanuelchichester.com/ community/mens-breakfast/ Every Monday & Tuesday 6:00 PM Horsham Wellbeing's Weight Off Workshop Billingshurst Course to help create healthier habits at Billingshurst Trinity United Reformed Church RH14 9LG info@horshamdistrictwellbeing.org.uk horsham.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/ healthy-eating/weight-off-workshops Every Wed 9:00 AM Worthing Homes Community Computing Team offering free individual help at The Resource Centre Worthing BN11 1ER Amberlouise 01903 703100

COURSES & TUITION Every Friday 10:00 AM WEA course C3747276: Find Your Own Painting Style New Park Community and Arts Centre Chichester PO19 7XY £90 concession if on income-related benefit WEA chichester.branch@wea.ac.uk wea.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS 14/05/2022 8:30 PM Future Cargo by Requardt & Rosenberg Memorial Garden Crawley RH10 1EB Free Creative Crawley brightonfestival.org/ whats-on/a-weekend-without-walls-in-crawley4683/ hello@creativecrawley.com 13th - 15th May 5:00 PM Sussex Art Fair at Goodwood Racecourse - Meet exhibitors with artwork available for purchase at Goodwood's Sussex Art Fair Chichester PO18 0PS £15 on Friday £7.50 on Weekend Fraser fraser@sussexartfair.co.uk sussexartfair.co.uk Every day 10:00 AM Brick Wonders at The Novium Museum - Wonders of the world recreated in 500,000 LEGO® bricks at The Novium Museum Chichester PO19 1QH £4. child: £2.50 thenovium.org www.thenovium@chichester.gov.uk

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT 08/05/2022 10:00 AM Motorcycle Day at Amberley Museum a day dedicated to the history of the motorcycle at Amberley Museum Arundel BN18 9LT amberleymuseum.co.uk office@amberleymuseum.co.uk 14/05/2022 11:30am & 2.30pm Look Mum No Hands! A story about friendship and growing up Queens Square Crawley RH10 1HA Free Creative Crawley hello@creativecrawley.com www.creativecrawley.com/event/look-mum-nohands-by-daryl-beeton-productions-mimbre/ 14/05/2022 12:15pm & 3.15pm There Should be Unicorns by Middle Child - Queens Square Crawley RH10 1DY Free Creative Crawley hello@creativecrawley.com creativecrawley.com/ event/there-should-be-unicorns-by-middle-child/ 28th & 29th May 10:00 AM Goodwoof A day dedicated to canine companions at The Kennels Chichester PO18 0PN £30, kids £15 - under 12's free Goodwood Estate goodwood.com/goodwoof ticketoffice@goodwood.com

FAYRES AND FETES 21/05/2022 1:30 PM Burpham Church & Village Fete Traditional Village Fete with a variety of stalls and entertainment Burpham Recreation Ground Arundel BN18 9RR Heather 01903 883053 heatherwbirch@btinternet.com burphamvillage.co.uk 29/05/2022 12:00 PM Village Fete at Bignor Park with stalls, dog shows and a live band Bignor Park Pulborough RH20 1HG £3 Under 10s free Lisa elbieinteriors@icloud.com suttonandbarlavington.co.uk/event/

FILM 11/05/2022 7:00 PM Rotary Film Night No Time To Die showing in Sullington Hall Storrington RH20 3PP £5 from Card Shop in Storrington. Ken kandjcoll@btinternet.com 16/05/2022 7:30 PM Pulborough Film Night Death on the Nile showing in Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £6.50 Terri Ashpool terriashpool@uwclub.net

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HEALTH AND FITNESS Every Thursday 2:00 PM Balance and Strengthening Classes Thakeham Village Hall RH20 3GP £10 per session Rosie Robertson robertsonr730@yahoo.com

MUSIC 06/05/2022 7:45 PM The Hannah Horton Quartet The Pallant Suite Freemason's Hall Chichester PO19 1SY non-members £15 students £5 members £8 students £3 Peter Stoakley peter@stoakley.myzen.co.uk 07/05/2022 7:30 PM The Syd Lawrence Orchestra: Strictly Cabaret The Orchestra returns with a new UK tour in Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £25 £22 Hazel Latus hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

11/05/2022 7:30 PM Chichester Music Society concert Classical music recital Margaret Fingerhut Piano and Bradley Creswick Violin Chapel of the Ascension University of Chichester PO19 6PE £15 students free Christopher Hough chris@michaelmas.org.uk www.chichestermusicsociety.org.uk 21/05/2022 7:30 PM The South perform the songs of The Beautiful South live The Factory Worthing BN14 8BX £24.75 Atom Promotions hello@atompresents.co.uk www.atompresents.co.uk/

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08/05/2022 2:00 PM Lavant Horticultural Society Plant Sale Tea and cakes available at this plant sale Lavant Memorial Hall East Lavant PO18 0HA free Mike Kingsford Chairman@lavanthortsoc.org.uk 08/05/2022 10:00 AM Specialist Spring Plant Fair A line-up of independent UK nurseries with a range of plants Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP £10.50. 3-16 years £7. under 3’s free Lorna bookings@bordehill.co.uk

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21/05/2022 10:00 AM Big Plant Sale SPORT Easebourne Priory Midhurst GU29 0AJ Tina 22/05/2022 9:30 AM Guided Litchfield egas@tinagavin.com Trail Run for mixed ability 28/05/2022 9:00 AM Pulborough Monthly runners through the South Farmers Market Monthly market selling fresh Downs starting from a location vegs, eggs, home made cakes, crafts plus cafe near Pulborough £5 Tanya with full breakfast, tea and coffee Pulborough tanya@tanyaboardman.co.uk Village Hall RH20 2BF Terri tanyaboardman.co.uk terriashpool@uwclub.net 20/05/2022 11:00 AM 13th - 15th May 11:00 AM Petworth Park Goodwood Racecourse Antiques and Fine Art Fair featuring specialist May Festival two days of exhibitors selling items spanning over centuries horseracing on The Petworth Park GU28 0QY £10 The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited info@adfl.co.uk Downs Goodwood Racecourse Chichester PO18 petworthparkfair.com 0PS From £26 ticketoffice@goodwood.com goodwood.com/horseracing/fixtures-events/ Every Friday 9:45 AM may-festival/ Storrington Community Market Weekly market TALKS selling local fresh produce plus crafts, fashion and 03/05/2022 7:30 PM Sussex Green Living Talk health products plus café

by Carrie Cort Talk from environmental Storrington Village Hall awareness and education charity Storrington RH20 4DZ Free.

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Diane Cubey dianecubey@hotmail.co.uk theartssocietysteyning.org.uk 19/05/2022 7:30 PM The Midhurst Society Talk with Mortuary archaeologist Dr Dawn Cansfield South Downs Memorial Hall Midhurst GU29 9DH £3 Free for members Tina tms@tinagavin.com midhurstsociety.org.uk/events/

21/05/2022 2:00 PM For the Love of Stitch A talk by Anthea Godfrey, Artistic Director of the Embroiderers' Guild The Apuldram Centre Chichester PO20 7PE £14 creatingcraftsandblooms@gmail.com 26/05/2022 7:30 PM An illustrated talk on Cannas and Gingers Felpham and Middleton Horticultural Society St Mary's Centre Felpham, Bognor Regis PO22 7NU £1 Linda Wilson membership@fandmhs.co.uk fandmhs.co.uk

THEATRE 04/05/2022 7:00 PM Dance House a local arts initiative at Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £12.00 £6 Hazel Latus hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk http:// www.alexandratheatre.co.uk 5th & 15th May 5:00 PM Alice's Adventures in Wonderland This Is My Theatre's adaptation packed with merriment, misadventure and music The Paddock, Upper Beeding Pharmacy Steyning BN44 3HZ £15. Child: £12 This Is My Theatre info@thisismytheatre.com www.thisismytheatre.com

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212 What's On 10/05/2022 7:30 PM Shrek The Musical Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £18 £15.5 Hazel alexandratheatre.co.uk hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk 12/05/2022 7:30 PM The Comedy of Errors Preston Old Church Brighton BN1 6LB £12.

Child: £8 boxoffice@brightonfringe.org www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/the-comedy-of -errors-161041/ 13/05/2022 7:30 PM Murder on the Orient Express Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk 13/05/2022 8:00 PM One Off Comedy Special @ Civic Centre Uckfield Civic Centre Uckfield TN22 1AE £14.99 18+ One Off Comedy fun@oneoffcomedy.co.uk uckfieldcomedy.eventbrite.co.uk 19/05/2022 7:30 PM West Chiltington Dramatic Society 'An Evening with Noel Coward' Two one-act plays by Noel Coward: ’Still Life’ and ’Red Peppers’ West Chiltington Village Hall Pulborough RH20 2PZ £12. Child: £6 Angela vicechair@wcds.co.uk wcds.co.uk

27/05/2022 8:00 PM The Alex Comedy Club bimonthly comedy club Studio 1, Regis Centre Bognor Regis PO21 1BN £10.50 £5.50 16+ Hazel Latus hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

WALKS 08/05/2022 1:00 PM Snowdrop Trust Arundel Castle Park Walk The Sussex Snowdrop Trust’s annual fundraising walk day Arundel Castle Park BN18 9AU £5. Child: £2 Under 5s free Lucy office@snowdroptrust.com www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com/event/ arundel-walk-8th-may-2022/ 18/05/2022 5:00 PM Brighton Legal Walk 2022 The Brighton Legal Walk is a 10km sponsored walk which supports free frontline legal advice agencies location Starts at Magistrates Court & Ends at Hove Town Hall Brighton BN2 0LG London Legal Support Trust curtis@llst.org.uk londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk

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Sussex Snippets Community news from across the county A £32million investment in highways and transport has been agreed by West Sussex County Council.

Also agreed in the council’s capital budget was a further £21million funding, over the next five years.

A trial booking system has been made permanent at some West Sussex Recycling Centres after a public consultation showed support for the measures. Residents are allowed a total of five trips each month. Slots are available up to 14 days in advance.

Gardeners are being encouraged to install nest boxes and create habitats that boost insect numbers to help Swallows, Swifts and House Martins as part of a new campaign.

“Wild About Highfliers” aims to boost numbers of these charismatic migratory birds sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk NHS Charities in Sussex are launching Walk for Walks 2022, challenging participants to take on a 5km or 10km route to raise vital funds. Taking place on Saturday 11 June at Glynde Place in Lewes. To register visit www.headsoncharity.org/ events. Registration closes Friday 27 May 2022.

Children’s Services will continue to be run by West Sussex County Council and will not be placed into an independent trust and pending a reinspection by Ofsted.

Why not join the Worthing Twinning Association (WTA)? They have formed a close friendship with partners in Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée and the Elztal north of Freiburg in the Black Forest.

There is a French visit planned in August. They have regular events in Worthing plus other social and cultural activities. The have members from across the county, for details contact Pam: pambennett8@btinternet.com or call 01903 232196. www.worthingtwinningassociation.org.

West Sussex County Council’s Young Carers (Family) Team and charity Carers Support West Sussex have teamed up with Sussex Clubs for Young People to offer a host of new face-to-face groups and activities for young carers. They have launched a new online course to help raise awareness of young carers. ‘Working with young carers and their families’ is a free course open to anyone who works with adults and children.

South Downs National Park is launching its next round of applications for Trees for the Downs.

Landowners, farmers, schools, parish councils and community groups are being invited to put forward land for tree planting. The deadline for applications is 15 May and the trees will be planted between December 2022 and February ‘23 What to do if you find a swarm of honey bees?

Swarming is a natural instinct and swarms of bees are not normally aggressive but it is best not to approach them. Ideally call a local beekeeper that can re-home them safely. Visit www.bbka.org.uk or call 07966 509424.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has welcomed 11 new full-time firefighters following a Pass Out Parade at Horley Fire Station. The recruits also completed a charity challenge in March, trekking 16-miles on one of the hottest days of the year, whilst dressed in full fire kit and wearing breathing apparatus. They raised over £2,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity and Fire Aid.

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Charity & Community News Chichester Talking News Now over 40 years old, Chichester Area Talking News (CATN) brings local news and other interesting items to the blind and to those with poor eyesight. As a charity, it’s run entirely by volunteers (some of whom are themselves partially-sighted) who provide a fortnightly news programme and a quarterly magazine, all spoken and recorded by local readers. The recordings are copied around 300 times onto memory sticks and sent out to listeners free of charge by Royal Mail. Listeners are also provided with equipment to play the news – again at no charge - and a local CATN volunteer will visit if needed to make sure everything is working. The recordings are also available at www.catn.org , on smart speakers like Amazon’s ‘Alexa’, via Chichester Hospital Radio and on mobile phones and tablets using the British Wireless for the Blind App. CATN covers the Chichester, Bognor Regis, Midhurst and Petworth areas – from the southern coastal towns and villages as far north as the Surrey border, east to Yapton and Walberton, and west to Emsworth.

In normal times, CATN organises social events for listeners to meet and chat in person, such as the very popular ‘Listeners’ Lunch’ for around 100 (plus a few guide dogs who sit under the table – probably hoping for a treat, but always Volunteers Chris, Chriss and well-behaved!). It is Kenny hoped to restart these social events this year.

New listeners (and volunteers) are always welcome. As a reminder, the service is completely free for users. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in either helping or hearing Talking News, please phone the studio on 01243 775050, email studio@catn.org, or register on the website www.catn.org.

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Charity & Community News £1.3m Westgate Green Grant

Carbon emissions from Westgate Leisure Centre in Chichester will reduce by almost a quarter thanks to a £1.3 million government decarbonisation grant. The work funded by the grant includes optimising the centre’s combined heat and power plant; installing solar thermal and electric panels; installing an air source heat pump; and carrying out essential repairs.

The appointed contractor, Veolia, has started work on the site, and is expected to complete the work in the summer.

Councillor Penny Plant, Cabinet Member for Environment at Chichester District Council, said: “This is a significant project and is a huge step forward in making our Climate Emergency Action Plan a reality.

“We expect the changes to reduce the leisure centre’s emissions by 24%. As the leisure centre is one of the council’s biggest sources of reported

emissions, this will be a significant step towards meeting our target.

For more information about the work the council is doing to help tackle climate change in the district and for details of how individuals, businesses and organisations can play their part too, please visit: www.chichester.gov.uk/ climatechange.

Home Energy Grants Chichester District Council is progressing a package of new measures designed to improve the energy efficiency of homes and buildings across the District.

The council has announced that it has secured another round of Government funding to help residents install energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in their homes. The roll-out of this funding is currently being developed and more information will be available soon. General tips and advice and get help if you are struggling with energy bills, by contacting Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice on: 01243 974063.

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Bringing the Missing Home

2022 marks 20th year for Sussex Search and Rescue (SusSAR) Sussex Search and Rescue is responsible for locating and rescuing vulnerable missing people across Sussex. The team, which entirely consists of volunteers drawn from all walks of life, marks its 20th year of operation in 2022. They are the primary search resource for Sussex Police and can be called out by Sussex Police and neighbouring units at any time day or night. The team is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year whatever the weather, members give their time free of charge and expect nothing in return but satisfaction from a job well done.

Sussex Search and Rescue is affiliated to Lowland Rescue who co-ordinate the county-based groups and set the training standards they have to adhere to and is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity number 1097190. The team provide mutual support to other Lowland Rescue teams, including Search Dogs Sussex and other county’s teams, as well as other emergency services such as East and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. All team members are volunteers and so all donations and funds raised go towards providing services.

What do they do?

SusSAR are professionally trained and qualified to high standards. The team train at least twice a month, in order to keep up the high standards and professionalism required by Sussex Police and Lowland Rescue. Members are qualified in search techniques, first aid, navigation, tracking, bike searching, water safety, communications, search planning and management.

They also have a water team trained in swift water rescue and flood response. Being an operational member of the team requires a high level of commitment Since 2002, SusSAR has helped find numerous missing people across the county. Most callouts are to search for vulnerable missing people such as the elderly, people living with dementia, children, and anyone else deemed to be a high risk.

The team’s task is to locate them having been

given a briefing by the police, and to return them to a place of safety.

Search technicians Becoming a Search Technician is also an alternative outlet for outdoor skills, with many callouts involving advanced navigation, tracking and bike skills. As part of the probationary membership process, volunteers receive training in navigation, first aid and water safety. Following qualification as a search technician there are then further opportunities to progress; they have a water rescue team and a bike team as well as more advanced roles in team leading, search managing and search planning.

Their spokesperson Dave Graffy told us; “There is no glamour in any form of search and rescue, and we would not wish to recruit anyone who wanted to join with this as their aim. The work is always sensitive and can also be traumatic on occasions.” He continued, “You need to be a genuine team player with a good sense of collective responsibility, e.g. appreciating that as a unit member your personal behaviour outside of the team (e.g. on the hill etc.) can reflect back on the whole of the unit. When operational we work in the strictest confidence and with the greatest integrity. Frequently we will come under public scrutiny via the media.”

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SusSAR are not currently recruiting but any requirement for new team members will be announced via their website or social media channels so please check in regularly if this is something you may be interested in.

Call outs increasing year on year Sussex Search and Rescue was formed in 2002, following the extensive search for Sarah Payne in 2000 by Sussex police. Since its formation the team have attended in excess of 600 operational callouts. In recent years callouts have increased year on year: 2018 – 36 callouts; 2019 – 46 callouts; 2020 – 51 callouts; 2021 – 59 callouts Costs of around £25k p/a The team does not receive any direct funding from government and is entirely reliant on grants and donations. On an average year it costs upwards of £25,000 for the team to operate, this includes running a small fleet of vehicles, equipping the water and bank search teams, (foot search teams provide most of their own clothing

and equipment) ongoing training for members, training for new recruits, purchasing essential lifesaving equipment and keeping their communications system up to date.

Based on number of callouts, number of team members attending and hours spent, it is estimated that annually Sussex Search and Rescue save Sussex Police circa £500k in search related costs.

Chief Constable of Sussex Police and Patron of Sussex Search and Rescue, Jo Shiner said:

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Every address every month “Sussex Search and Rescue is a vital resource made entirely of volunteers, who are serving the communities of Sussex through their goodwill and dedication. The team work tirelessly, often in extreme and challenging conditions to support Sussex Police, in locating some of the most vulnerable members of the public in times of crisis.

The service provided to our communities is simply phenomenal, they are ready to be called on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and often sacrifice their personal time with family and loved ones, to support policing efforts.

I am so incredibly proud to be the patron for, and work alongside Sussex search and rescue, who are integral to the policing family and exemplify public service in action. I congratulate all involved in the last 20 years of service, and look forward to our future work together, in keeping those within Sussex safe.”

Fundraising for 2022 - can you help?

SusSAR have set a target of £20,000 to raise in their 20th year. Individual team members will be taking part in their own fundraising events, and they will be attending a number of public events during the year, such as The 999 Emergency Services Show in Eastbourne in July, and

Plumpton racecourse at Easter. They can’t raise these funds alone so are looking for assistance from the general public.

You can help in many ways, such as: • Do you know of an organisation that would like a presentation on the work of SusSAR? • Do you run a company that is looking to raise funds for a specific charity?

• Are you a garage? Would you be able to service SusSAR vehicles for a reduced price (or for free?).

• Are you a printing company? Could you print free publicity material to help get the message out?

• Are you hosting an event to raise money for charity?

They also have their own Amazon wish list and would be grateful if you could purchase any items which cost from just £6 upwards - see their website for a link to the Amazon page. If you would like to make a donation you can visit the JustGiving page at: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ susSARgive20for20 Haywards Heath Police Station, Bolnore Road Haywards Heath, RH16 4BA. www.sussar.org.uk

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In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens

Nymans Gardens - Jewel of Sussex Joe Whelan strides though Nyman’s gardens. He suddenly stoops to pick up a piece of paper from the side of a path. This is the dedication of Nyman’s Head Gardener: Attention to detail, every inch of the estate given thoughtful attention and a friendly efficiency.

“Being a Head Gardener is no longer just being in the garden: it is about managing the staff, strategic planning, funding proposals and dealing with 350,000 visitors Nymans house ruins a year!”

It is a lament for not having enough time with the Ruins, Nick and the Trust have taken the his hands in the soil, but Joe also has an obvi- Great Hall and turned it into a living artistic muous keen interest in educating people about seum of many of the variations of plants named Nyman’s extensive plant collections. We start after Nyman’s gardens over the years. Joe gets our tour at the side of the wildflower meadow his keys out and unlocks the main door- it is not which has a triple SSSI rating with over 30 spe- opened to the public until… We enter into a cies of wildflowers living there. “ We lost nearly grand space of sandstone and brick walls, with500 trees in the storms of ’87 and though there out windows or a roof. were some rare and wonderful trees that are As we finish our walk, having traversed only a gone, it did have the benefit of opening up the tiny fraction of the 35 acres of garden and wild garden. We can plant a lot more species now garden, not to mention the 300 areas of woodthan when it was more of a woodland garden. land, Joe sums up the importance of the garden.

Along here, we are resowing the area with more meadow flowers to link up the whole garden “We are a true heritage asset, with over 40 champion trees and rare trees that are endanwith natural corridors.” gered in the wild. We also want to be dynamic We pass a series of bamboo canes upright in the and plant over 4000 plants each year in the ground. “ We are going to plant Glyptostrobus borders. We are always experimenting with pensilis and Thuja kariensis here which are both varieties and combinations just like the Edendangered in the wild.” We look over the mead- wardians did.” ow at Bill and Ben, two twin Giant Redwoods “This mansion was built in the 30’s by the Mestowering over the Pinetum which survived the sel family as a homage to Medieval mansions ’87 storm. but burnt down just 20 years later. “ The whole We move onto the lime tree avenue which Joe space is divided by Corten steel panels lazer cut says is on the way out as they are old and may with some of the main motifs of Nymans- the only last 20 more years. They give way to a mag- Shuttlecock Fern and the Lebanese Cedar. Nick nificent view of the Downs. goes onto explain: “ We have the Royal Fern in “I’ll see if I can radio Nick for you”. Nick is the pots here that have come from the original ferns assistant Head Gardener and has been working planted at Nymans, and that Camellia is Camelon a new project for years. Called The Garden in lia Leonard Messel. I also want to play sound

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recordings that accompanied Oliver Messi’s set designs for the Royal Ballet from the 30’s-50’s.”

We leave this powerful, surreal space and Joe explains that he has been Head Gardener for 4 years , having grown up in Ireland and trained in Dublin’s National Botanic Gardens. “I manage 11 full time gardeners and 25 volunteers. One of our volunteers worked here professionally for 52 years! It is great to draw on their knowledge of the place.” Nymans gardens We make our way to the walled garden, that protects a special Chilean collection of plants. Great Magnolias tower over the planting. Even Magnolia stellata, normally a small, slow growing shrub in domestic gardens, is a vast 10 metres high. These will have finished flowering by the middle of April when the Rhododendrons and Azaleas will come into their own, as well as Japanese Acers.

We come to a great flowering white Cherry tree and Joe speaks in a reverent tone of voice. “ This is Prunus Thai-Haku (Great White). This

thousands of year old cultivar went extinct in Japan until it was discovered in a garden in Sussex by Collingwood Ingram as the only remaining tree of its kind. It was able to be propagated and now is thriving back in its homeland!”

As we finish our walk, having traversed only a tiny fraction of the 35 acres of garden and wild garden, not to mention the 300 areas of woodland, Joe sums up the importance of the garden.

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in the wild. We also want to be dynamic and plant over 4000 plants each year in the borders. We are always experimenting with varieties and combinations just like the Edwardians did.”

The variety, age Nymans gardens and preciousness of the plant collection here is impressive as are the way the garden is laid out, with different atmospheres created in each of the areas. Well worth a visit!

Where to visit in May A visit to Leonardslee gardens should be number one on your list. You may remember that I featured this Garden in March. It is now open to the public and will be at its peak of beauty!

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Converting a garage to make space

By Nick Roberts - Roberts Miller Redshaw Group Garages as storage space We store a lot of junk in garages. They are a convenient place for all sorts of bits and pieces. But hidden within those walls, lies an opportunity to expand your living area and create a transformative improvement to your property.

It’s that time of year again when we venture into our garages just a little more than usual, perhaps to grab the mower, and ponder the question ‘what if?’. The pandemic has permanently changed the way many of us operate on a daily basis and it’s meant that we’re spending more time at home than ever before.

Tips for garage conversions With so much space potential, garages offer a low -cost option to quickly gain an office, an extra bedroom, more living space or a utility room. In most cases, garages already have the fundamental requirements to extend into but it’s important to know that there are far more details than you might think when embarking on a conversion.

Whilst planning permission isn’t usually required, it’s imperative building regulations are met with regards to ventilation, fire safety, thermal performance and structural elements.

Most garage conversions are straight forward but it’s not unusual for projects to turn complex when work gets underway, and the layers are stripped back to reveal what surprises are in store to ruin your day. Our advice: instruct an architect or builder you can trust to assess your garage before starting the project. It may stop that swear jar from overflowing!

An effective use of space Unsurprisingly, demand for conversions is at an all-time high - they’re a cost-effective way of transforming your home. They don’t encroach on our valued gardens, they cause minimum disruption as far as building work goes and they boost the value of your home. This is why they’ve become one of the most popular ways to gain space. www.robertsmillerredshaw.com

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The Fall & Rise of Ronni Fairweather Uplifting novel from Sussex author Gina Hollands The latest uplifting novel from Sussex author, Gina Hollands, has been described as ‘inspirational’ and ‘an absolute gem of a read!’ The Fall and Rise of Ronni Fairweather tells the story of a woman who, after discovering her luxury lifestyle isn’t quite what she thought, learns that the only way forward is to go back to her roots.

Funny, emotional, trueto-life and a ‘must read’ for anyone looking for an adventure and family drama with a heart, The Fall and Rise of Ronni Fairweather fills the reader with a sense of hope in adversity.

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Worthing-based author Gina Hollands writes happy end fiction with a generous dash of humour and romance. All her books can be found at: www.ginahollands.com

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Sussex Walks - May 2022 These walks are supported by Sussex Ramblers & Chichester District Council and are led by volunteers. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled.

IMPORTANT: Sussex Ramblers - See: www.ramblers.org.uk IMPORTANT: You must pre-book before the walk on the Chichester District Council Website or call 01243 521041 www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart You must not attend these walks if you develop any of the symptoms of Coronavirus or come into close contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus.

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Wed 4th 10:00 A Circular Walk from Westbourne Moderate 8 miles Hollybank Woods, Sussex Border Path, Woodmancote, Bluebell Woods. Undulating but mostly flat Meet: Westbourne, Redlands Lane Car Park, PO10 7GE Margaret H 07759 987285 Wed 11th 10:00am Around Hayling Island Leisurely 7.5 miles A flat walk round South Hayling to east coast, along the sea front and return via the Billy Line trail Meet: St Mary's Road, Hayling Car Park, PO11 9FE Carol G 07789 082549 Sun 15th 09:30am From Hollybank Lane Moderate 12 miles Southleigh Forest, Stansted Forest, Broadreed Farm, Lordington Meet: Emsworth, top of Hollybank Lane, PO10 7UL Sally 07906 094561

Chichester District Council Tue 3rd 10.30am South Downs Way L: Jane 3 hrs 6.5 miles A hilly walk with lovely downland views, including a walk through Amberley village along the Arun Meet: Amberley Station/Amberley Museum Car Park Thurs 5th 10.30am Around Bignor L: Simon 2hr 3.5 miles Meet: Bignor Roman Villa Sun 8th 2pm Selsey Seal Sculptures Stroll L: Debbie 2 hours 4 miles A flat circular stroll. Car park charge of £1.70 and the opportunity to buy an ice cream and/or drink Meet: Marine car park, Selsey Mon 9th 10.30am 20th Anniversary Walls Walk L: Andrew 1hr 30 mins 3 miles Followed by celebratory tea and cake at the District Council to celebrate 20 years of the Heart Smart Walks. Bookings will open 3 weeks before the event. Limited spaces.

Meet: The Johns Keat seat in Eastgate Square, outside Charlie Harpers.

Fri 13th 10.30am Arundel Park L: Andrew 4 miles 2 hours Through the Park to Offham, and the Arun riverbank Meet: Swanbourne Lake Lodge Sat 14th 10.15am Graylingwell L: Sarah 1.25 miles 40 mins A flat walk at a gentle pace, enjoying the history of Graylingwell Park and surrounding areas Meet: Outside the Pavilion glass building looking onto Havenstoke Park Tue 17th 10.30am Fairmile Bottom L: Peter B 2.5 hrs 4.5 miles Circular walk through the Downland nature reserve towards Arundel Meet: Park alongside the A29 soon after the Madehurst turn Sun 22nd 10.30am Binsted Woods L: Dominic 2-2.5 hrs 4 miles Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park Wed 25th 10.30am River Arun to The Stokes L: Alison 2.5 hrs 4.8 miles A lovely walk along lanes and through woods via the villages of North and South Stoke.

Meet: Amberley Station Car Park, BN18 9LR Fri 27th 10.30am Bignor Hill L: Andrew 2 hours 3 miles Walk along South Downs Way, return via Barkhale Wood Meet: Bignor Hill National Trust Car Park, up a steep potholed road Tue 31st 10.30am South Down Way L: Jane 4 hours 8 miles This is a longer walk with lovely downland, river and village scenery.

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Top three 2022 hybrid hatchbacks

By Nadia Goldsmith Not quite sold on electric power? Here are three hybrid vehicles that might convince you going green with your vehicle is a great experience.

Toyota Prius The latest, fourth-generation Toyota Prius is built on a new platform and its altered 1.8-litre petrol engine comes with improved efficiency and performance. Perhaps the vehicles greatest asset is how normal it is to drive. With a more responsive on part throttle the Prius is well within its comfort zone at high speeds while also remaining a good performer for daily use. This hybrid is great choice for those who want to save money when filling up and don’t have the opportunity to charge at home.

Renault Clio E-Tech

Renault is a strong contender with its hybridised version of the Clio. The Clio E-Tech is powered by a complex powertrain that combines a 1.6-litre petrol engine with two, smaller electric motors and a tiny 1.2kWh battery. With two

power sources being used seamlessly at once, it is recognised at being punchier that Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz and holds great real-life practicality. The most credible feature the fact it retains the regular Clio’s handling balance.

Toyota Corolla For a hybrid car, the Corolla combines great visual style with well perceived cabin quality and handling sophistication. Based on a new global model platform, the vehicle is at the top of its game in the hybrid motoring world. In its 2.0-litre hybrid form, it even performs with a bit of a sporty edge. For those who prefer to keep their motoring lives simple the Corolla is one of Toyota’s ‘self-charging’ hybrids which is a highly attractive feature for those wanting to make the transition to greener motoring.

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Char grilled tofu With steamed vegetables & pine nuts, a healthy & quick supper Ingredients - Serves 4 Prep time: 10mins Cook time: 20mins • 2-3tbsp olive oil • Salt and black pepper • 1 clove garlic • 400g firm tofu, chilled • 300g red or yellow young chard stalks • 300g small pak choi • 30g pine nuts • 1tbsp sesame oil Method 1. Mix the oil with seasoning and the clove of garlic halved and squashed, not crushed, to flavour the oil. Preheat a griddle or non-stick frying pan.

2. Slice the tofu neatly into about 20 thin slices and brush lightly with the seasoned oil. Cook on the griddle for a couple of minutes each side until golden.

3. Steam the vegetables separately until the chard is wilted and the pak choi just tender. Drain

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4. Toss the nuts in a small pan over a high heat until just smelling and colouring slightly. Then add the sesame oil off the heat to just warm through.

5. Arrange the chard and pak choi on heated serving plates with the slices of tofu. Then spoon on the nuts with a little sesame oil. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve really hot.

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242 Health & Wellbeing / Competition

Good health as we age Nutrition – part 3 by Heather Smith For our final part of this series, let’s take a look at how we should eat now we’re not 20. I’ve left this one to last because really the upshot is that playing by the rules becomes more and more important as you get older, and I’ve previously written a lot about how to structure your diet.

The first thing is to remember that the way you eat really does make a difference to how you feel, how you sleep and to your overall health.

The days where we could eat whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted, and suffer no ill effects like weight gain or digestive discomfort are gone, as I’m sure you have already realised. This simply highlights the fact that our bodies take longer to recover now we’re a little older, and so the after effects of going off the rails with food might well be bigger.

How sensitive your body is to eating off track is an individual thing; you might find that one meal is enough to upset your digestion and that it then takes a couple of days for it to get back to normal. Or, you might find the odd off track meal

here and there isn’t much of an issue but if you find yourself consistently not paying attention to your diet over several days – like on holiday, or over Christmas for example.

The same goes for alcohol. There’s probably nothing wrong with a drink or two here and there, but drinking like you did in your 20’s is likely to make you gain weight and kill your energy levels. The impact of alcohol on the duration of your sleep becomes more noticeable and more impactful the further away from your 20’s you get! Drinking is likely the reason you wake up early and struggle to get back to sleep.

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Itchenor By local historian Andrew Berriman I do feel rather a fraud writing about a Harbour village such as Itchenor, as I’m no sailor. But there again I enjoy walking the Downs, despite not owning a dog. Once, long ago, there were parishes of both West and East Itchenor, but the latter is now extinct, and the West variant is now generally just called Itchenor.

In these articles I’ve tried to avoid place-name meanings, as too often the explanation, in my view, is largely spurious, mere conjecture, best taken with a spoonful of Saxa, which isn’t good for your health. But in this case it’s more to do with the Saxons than with Saxa, because in AD683 this area was referred to as Icca’s shore.

So one of the earliest Saxon invaders, Icca, had laid claim to it. That’s four hundred years or more before Domesday (1086), by which time the village was called Icenore, similar to its modern name.

Itchenor is hidden some way from the main Birdham-Witterings road, down a long winding lane past Shipton Green. Even when you reach St. Nicholas’ Church, with its shingle bell-turret resting on two massive buttresses against the west wall, it’s still some way down the slight hill to the Hard and Landing Stage on the Harbour shore of the Chichester Channel. The individual houses on either side are distinctive, attractive, no doubt very pricy. I once wrote an article about one of them, a Georgian house, Emmets, based on a memoir written by a resident. Her name was Ethelwyn Duckworth, and she recalled its century-old mulberry tree, and a village with no running water or electricity, no buses or cars, just a carrier’s cart. On a summer evening as a young girl she used to sail over to deserted Hayling Island and make tea and toast with twigs on the foreshore.

The grandest building is Itchenor Park, built in 1784 by the 3rd Duke of Richmond within 200 acres of farmland which he bought in 1776. The house, immaculately four-square and probably designed by James Wyatt, was built with pale yellow bricks. It served as his harbour lodge where he came to sail his racing yacht the Falcon, or to exercise his racehorses in the sea.

These horses were stabled in a magnificent brick courtyard, pedimented on three sides, with an adjacent riding school. They still bear, in indestructible Coade Stone, the date 1783, and the

Itchenor Park, Stables

Richmond coat of arms, which can be easily seen from the public footpath which runs alongside them. Local tradition has it that the actual purpose of the house was to provide, well away from public view, accommodation for his mistress Madame de Cambise, the mother of his much-loved natural daughter, Henriette le Clerc, who became part of the Richmond household from 1778. But like most local traditions, it is without foundation.

The Duke had built a hot sea-bath, near the Custom House, and up The Street were Richmond Cottages, a delightful terrace, which housed the Duke’s staff and retainers. He also provided the Itchenor boatyard with work; his cargo sloop, ‘The Goodwood’, was built there. A later duke built another row of four dwellings, Gordon Cottages, on The Street next to the Hard in 1877, to replace four wooden cottages, which had been built on stilts c1700. The village clearly benefited from its connection with Goodwood. On days when the 3rd Duke was involved in a sailing match, a signal would be flashed from Carné’s Seat on the Goodwood Estate eight miles down to Itchenor, to instruct them to have the yacht made ready. In 1777 he raced from Brighton to Beachy Head for a purse of 1000 guineas.

Many boats, mainly cargo boats, used to be built at Itchenor. It was also a busy port, as is evidenced by the Customs House which stood on Itchenor Hard, where much coal was landed.

John Keats, the poet, could see the forest of masts there, during his brief stay in Chichester in 1819. Today those masts are on yachts belonging to recreational sailors, taking part in regattas, rather than on working barges. In summer a ferry ride across The Reach to Bosham Hoe is highly recommended.

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Young Readers’ Puzzles Answers on www.sussexlocal.net after 1st May Crossword Across 2 Gently touch with the fingers (3) 6 Belonging to you and me (3) 7 Living; existing (5) 8 Cure; remedy for an illness (9) 11 Done at once; instant (9) 16 Loses heat (5) 17 Head motion that signals “yes” (3) 18 Primitive house, shack (3)

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Easebourne C of E Primary School Competing in Chichester Corporate Challenge & School Games The Chichester Corporate Challenge Easebourne had a great term for sporting events.

A number of pupils dedicated 2 Wednesday evenings to the Chichester Corporate Challenge. With 2 1,400m events down & 1 to go, they’ve shown great commitment to running. The event is held in Chichester, with children competing/racing against children of the same year group/gender from a wide variety of schools in Chichester.

School Games Tag Rugby Festival School Games has physical activity & competitive sport at its heart & provides young people an opportunity to compete & achieve their best. Our Year 6’s had a skills-based session at Tag Rugby Festival mixing with similar year groups from other schools.

The festival was a way to introduce children to tag rugby & further skills of more competent players.

Key Stage 2 School Games Cross Country In March our Year 3 and 4 Cross Country Team attended an event at Conifers. The pupils worked hard during Cross Country Club on Mondays after school & were delighted to put their practice into play. This event tested endurance & pace setting skills as they raced on the field adjacent to the

school. Teams ran through long grass & jumped over rivers/obstacles to test perseverance & determination. The School Games Cross Country event at MRC is one of the few open to children in Key Stage 2. 17 Easebourne pupils attended & enjoyed it, coming 3rd of 7 competing schools.

They showed great sportsmanship, encouraging & cheering for one another, & demonstrated determination to make it to the end. We were proud of all of the children who participated, for their grit & determination to cross the finish line.

Sussex School Games Cross Country Finals 4 Easebourne children qualified to represent the Central Sussex Area in the Sussex School Games 2022 Cross Country Finals, where they competed against children country wide. The race was over 2km for contestants from Easebourne. We’re awaiting finalised individual results but can confirm 1 of the Year 6 boys finished 2nd & Year 6 girls team finished Silver overall. This is a huge achievement & we’re proud of the children for showing dedication to sport at an individual & team level.

Caroline Hulbert, Deputy Headteacher. www.easebourne.w-sussex.sch.uk

Midhurst C of E Primary School Sport events, art festival, after-school clubs & Iping Common Midhurst Primary School has enjoyed a very busy end to the Spring Term. We have been thrilled to be out and about in the community again, enjoying clubs, sporting events and a wide range of enrichment activities.

As part of the Midhurst Rother College Sports Partnership, our pupils have enjoyed great success at different sports events. We have taken part in a tag rugby festival and played in football leagues. We were thrilled that our running team came first in the cross-country competition; and in the indoor athletics competition, our pupils were very proud when they came second overall.

We took part in the Rother Valley Arts Festival, where a dance troupe of 15 of our children performed an uplifting dance to a filled arts hall.

With their ‘jungle’ theme, the dancers loved joining in with the Festival and the audience muchappreciated the joyful performance.

Our pupils have been busy participating in our after-school clubs too. We have been running a Clay Club, ‘Calm’ Club, Dance Club, Netball and

Football Clubs, Makaton Club, and an Eco Club.

In Eco Club, we are encouraging pupils to save and bring in plastic bottle tops as they prepare to produce a mural and sculpture as part of the ‘Message in a bottle top’ national competition.

In May, pupils will be trying their hand at Archery and will have the opportunity join our new Archery Club.

Our Year 3 children enjoyed a trip to Iping Common, working in partnership with the Sussex Wildlife Trust, where they learnt about heathland wildlife as part of their work towards the John Muir Award. www.midhurst-primary-school.co.uk

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A group of eleven students have successfully completed a three-week course with West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

The students were given an insight into the life of a firefighter as they practiced working as a team through fire drill practice, hose running, ladder climbing and operating breathing apparatus.

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preparation for adult life through outdoor activity, community volunteering and drill yard skills. The programme also promotes health and wellbeing through self-care and resilience. The students learnt about wellness, how to stay safe on social media and helped in their local community by taking part in litter picking activities.

The eventful three weeks concluded in a Pass Out Parade on 25 March, where the students then demonstrated their new skills in front of family, friends and the High Sheriff of West Sussex.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Mark Andrews, presented the students with their certificates and medals at the Pass Out Parade.

He said: “I am proud of all the students here who have worked together during the past three weeks… “They would all make phenomenal firefighters and I hope to see them back with us in years to come.” www.mrc-academy.org

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What’s still driving the property market?

Property trends influencing the housing market by Helen Say House prices as a result of the pandemic In 2020, the Bank of England said house prices could fall by 16% due to the pandemic. However, the latest Halifax House Price Index revealed property prices were up 9.8% in 2021.

What’s still driving the property market?

Changes in spending habits during the pandemic have prompted desires for people to change where they live. A Lloyds Bank report suggests current & aspiring homeowners are re-evaluating what they want in their home in the wake of hybrid working. Prospective home buyers have saved more money for larger deposits. There are 3 main non-house price-related property trends that appear to influence the housing market in 2022.

The “Race for Space” Having space has led homebuyers to sell properties & buy larger/more rural homes. In early 2022, Market Financial Solutions published a survey listing top 15 items on a homebuyers wishlist. Garden/ outdoor space, proximity of public parks & spaces/ potential for conversions/extensions out-ranked square footage, property quality & local area.

The rise of the annexe Savills reported that in 2020 enquiries for properties with an annexe increased. Buyers look for increased space for home working, an office or a therapy/consultation room, and an annexe provides somewhere separate to lock yourself away from the main house without having to create a makeshift space in an extra room.

The energy efficient home The house building industry has work to do to meet UK Government sustainability targets, and the Lloyds Bank report comments that prospective homeowners place emphasis on energy efficiency - not just for the impact on energy bills.

Properties with higher energy ratings can be worth significantly more than less sustainable ones.

Due to demand from buyers, UK property prices continue to rise while supply is at an all-time low.

With interest rates on the rise, industry experts predict that UK property market will carry on growing in 2022.

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Watch your step!

By Roy Newnham, RSPB Pagham & Medmerry

Lapwing on nest - Ian Francis

The breeding season is well underway for many birds and animals. A time the raising of families combines with the growth of plants and proliferation of insects that spring brings forth.

As children we were taught that birds nest in trees, and whilst many species do indeed build their home on the branches and in the trunks of many trees, there are so many more that will nest on the ground. Why they do this is uncertain, as surely it would make them more vulnerable to predation. Well not necessarily. Nests on the ground are generally far less conspicuous than the majority of nests in trees. They are superbly camouflaged using the habitat and environment around them. Think about it, we have all seen nests in trees, but how many nests have you seen on the ground?

Just because we cannot see them does not mean they are not there. Chiffchaffs and willow warblers make nests in low vegetation and often in the grass itself. I have watched a chiffchaff coming and going from one such nest just two feet from the woodland path I had been walking on. The only indication was seeing it disappear into the clump of long grass.

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Similarly linnets, meadow pipits and skylarks will make their nests on the ground in open countryside, grassland and farmland, with nothing to show but a small depression lined with grass.

Yellowhammers and corn buntings, the latter of which we have a small but precarious population on our Medmerry reserve, seem to prefer the

edges of fields bringing their little loose cups of grass closer to pathways again. Lapwings are often seen rising nervously from grasslands where they make a small scrape or depression in the ground covered by grass and redshank will also choose to nest on these surroundings.

Shingle beaches are the preferred nesting habitat of numerous shore-breeding birds including terns, oystercatchers and ringed plovers. They also make a shallow scrape in the shingle but their eggs, and the chicks when they hatch, are so well camouflaged that you are likely to tread on them rather than see them in time.

Of course all manner of ducks, waders and wildfowl will nest on and around the shores of ponds and lakes, with a variety of scrapes, hollows and vegetated nests, some obvious and some, again distinctly not.

It is therefore, unsurprising that disturbance is the one of the major causes of brood failure in ground nesting birds. All of the birds I have mentioned you can see in and around West Sussex and all occur on our reserves of RSPB Pagham Harbour and RSPB Medmerry. However, the majority of those I have mentioned are also redlisted birds, that is to say, they are of the highest conservation priority, needing urgent action. Red -listed species include species that are globally threatened and with historical declines of at least 50% of their breeding population.

The skylark is the quintessential sound of spring and summer, pouring its liquid cascade of notes down from far above. The willow warbler has a beautiful, spiralling song and one of my favourites of the woodland spring. Watching little terns fishing in harbour is one of summers delights. What a poor world it would be without these sights and sounds. I for one would miss them dreadfully.

So what can we do? Can we do anything? The answer is resoundingly, yes we can! The simplest thing is probably the most effective - watch your step this breeding season, keep to paths and please keep dogs on leads in the countryside and on reserves until at least after the breading season is over. By doing so we will give ground nesting birds the best chance of rearing families successfully and give us the pleasure of seeing and hearing them again next year. www.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour

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Donations to refugee charities; link with Kursk in Russia Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Extraordinary Council meeting on 21st March 2022.

Contributions to charitable causes - The Local Government Act (1972) allowed donations to be made to charities within UK, but didn’t allow local authorities to provide funds for work by charities outside UK. However, recent advice from National Association of Local Councils was that General Power of Competence permitted donations of this nature.

Councillors were concerned that giving to one national charity could open the door for requests by other similar causes.

Other local authorities are delaying making charitable contributions in support of Ukrainian refugees until clearer what support charities would need for UK based initiatives.

It is acceptable for Councillors to promote awareness and charitable efforts by individuals and other organisations. Councillors supported principle of the Council providing appropriate, targeted support locally for those affected by

situation in Ukraine. It would be appropriate for CCC to signpost charities for private individuals to donate. After discussion it was proposed and resolved CCC would defer a decision on providing charitable contributions until support was required for refugees arriving in Chichester.

Friendship link with Kursk (Russia) - Members were reminded that a friendship link was in place since 2006 as result of initiative by Fire Safety Friends of Kursk. Councillors were reminded one of the aims of organisation was to promote friendly international relations.

Larger cities had severed links with Russian cities, and the Council’s options were 1) take no action 2) sever link 3) put link into abeyance while the conflict continued. Messages from Kursk expressed unhappiness this was being proposed but accepted it was a discussion the Council had to have. After debate it was proposed and resolved to put friendship link with Kursk into abeyance for 6 month period. www.chichestercity.gov.uk

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Petworth Town Council Platinum Jubilee, Hampers Common & Working Parties Edited extracts of draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held 17th February 2022.

Petworth Park Sports Ground - Resolved to submit grant application to Sport England Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Activity Fund to assist cost of installing outdoor gym equipment at Petworth Park Sports Ground. Agreed to attend meeting with Petworth Park Sports and National Trust on 22nd Feb to discuss new lease of ground and request landowners consent to install outdoor gym equipment.

Use of Hampers Common for vintage cycle race Council received request to use Hampers Common to provide refreshments for those taking part in vintage cycle event run by Goodwood on 7th Aug 2022. Resolved to allow use for free if refreshments provided for free/nominal fee if cyclists and/or spectators being charged for refreshments.

Updates from working parties & outside groups Petworth Business Association (PBA) – PBA developing links with community groups and working towards providing young people with apprenticeship opportunities at businesses in parish.

Planting & Horticulture – 5 faux lead troughs ordered to be sited at War Memorial. Petworth nomi-

nated in national Britain in Bloom competition, Petworth was 1 of 6 entries in small town category.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - Platinum Jubilee working group developed plans to commemorate Platinum Jubilee. Beacon lighting event in Rosemary Gardens on Thurs 2nd June, Party in the Palace on big screen in Market Square on Sat 4th June and Big Lunch event in Market Square on Sun 5th June. Advised concessions booked to provide food & drink at events - Sylvia Beaufoy Centre raising funds by providing refreshments on 2nd June and scouts raising funds by providing refreshments in Leconfield Hall on 4th June. Petworth & District Community Association volunteers would provide refreshments in Leconfield Hall on 5th June. Advised Leconfield Hall planned on showing Queen’s coronation over bank holiday weekend. Clerk reported seat to be installed at bottom of Lombard Street was ordered and advised Leconfield Estate agreed to install it for free. Informed commemorative tree being organised to be planted in Rosemary Gardens and grant application of £250 to pay for it submitted to Chichester District Council (CDC). www.petworth-tc.gov.uk

Midhurst Town Council Events in Midhurst Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Community and Environment Committee 14th Feb 2022 New Monthly Market – Following last year’s 6 weekly trial of a weekly market, it was proposed and agreed that a new monthly market would begin in both the Town Square and the Old Library on Saturday 2nd April 2022. The market will run from 09:00 to 14:00, with traders coming within a 40 mile radius of Midhurst. Proposed and unanimously agreed. Midhurst Town Council (MTC) will charge £30 per 3mx3m pitch for regular traders and £35 for casual traders. The Market Square can accommodate fourteen pitches, focussing on fresh produce, consumables and larger items. The Old Library will focus on smaller non produce based stalls.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the UK, the Realms and the Commonwealth. To celebrate this anniversary, events and initiatives will

take place throughout the year, culminating in a 4 day UK bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. The bank holiday will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the UK to come together to celebrate the milestone. MTC are considering purchasing a metal beacon (£500) for use on Thursday, 2nd June 2022. Chichester District Council have grants of £250 available, but MTC have yet to decide if they will use this grant for a beacon. In addition, Easebourne Parish Council (EPC) will work with MTC and make a contribution. The committee are yet to conclude whether to go ahead with this purchase. On Saturday, 4th June 2022, MTC, EPC and Cowdray Estate will join forces to host a celebration at the Cowdray Ruins. This will involve refreshments, a stage with local acts, plus fairground rides. On Sunday, it is hoped individual street parties will be held.

MTC can help residents apply for road closures: tel: 01730 816953 / www.midhurst-tc.gov.uk email: eventsofficer@midhurst-tc.gov.uk

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