Sussex Local Magazine - Chichester/Midhurst SEPTEMBER 2023

HELLO!

Septembermeansthestartof autumn-mistymornings,darker eveningsandforanyonewith children,it’salsothestartofthe newschoolyear.Goodluckto pupilsmovingupayearand/or toanewschool!

Ourcharityspotlightthismonth shinesonSussex-basedcharity, TableTalkFoundation.Obesity accountsforover30,000deaths eachyearandTableTalkhelp youngpeoplebuildbetter relationshipswithfood.The charityalsoprovidesmentaland physicalhealthsupportand financialassistancetothelocal hospitalityindustry.

Iflifefeelshectic,justthinkwhat itmusthavebeenlikein September1752,whenthe countrylost11days.Thiswas whenweswitchedfromthe Juliancalendarwhichwas 365.25dayslong.Overthe centuries,thatquarterdayhad addeduptopushthecalendar outofstepwiththeseasons.Soit wasdecidedtoswitchtothe 365-dayGregoriancalendar instead.Onchangeoverday, September3rdvanished,tobe replacedbySeptember14th–yikes…

Whateverhappensthismonth,at leastwe’vegot30daystoplay with!

Untilnexttime, Kris&Jeff

"ByalltheselovelytokensSeptemberdaysarehere,Withsummer's bestofweatherAndautumn'sbestofcheer."-HELENHUNTJACKSON

What’s On - September/October 2023

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 eight editions distributed to over 54,000 addresses. Charity, community and non-profit events are Free of charge (subject to space). Commercial events can be listed from just £25 plus VAT which includes promotion through Facebook & Twitter. Deadline for October events to be put on website - 4th September

CHARITY

Sun 03 Sep 8:00 AM The Baker's Dozen Regis TAP Charity Classic car tour raising funds for Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Chichester PO20 3XA £125 for a crew of 2 (£25 being a donation to charity) Ali Green 07803 604453 alitherally@btinternet.com www.bognor-regismc.co.ukthe-bakers-dozen-regis-tap

Tue 26 Sep 10:00 AM Andy's Angels Grief Play Café supporting children and their families navigating their Grief Journey. Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Free Kayla Shepherd 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk www.andysangels.org.uk

Sat 07 Oct 9:00 AM

Charity Hike Heli Hike for Air Ambulance

Charity Kent Surrey Sussex

Cowdray Park Midhurst GU29 0AQ from £9.00, child from £6.50 01634 471900 hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.ukgetinvolved/events/our-events/heli-hike-in-sussex

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Fri 1 - Sat 2 Sep 10:00 AM The Cowdray Maize Maze & Sunflower Picking Patch Summer fun for the whole family Cowdray Estate Midhurst GU29 0BB £5, Children free. Cowdray Marketing 07519 129767 marketing@cowdray.co.uk www.cowdray.co.uk

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

Sat 02 Sep 10:30 AM Parkinson's Support Group Support group for people with Parkinson's and their families Washington Village Memorial Hall Washington RH20 4AP Gillian Chard 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com

More events on

Mon 04 Sep 8:00 PM Felpham Singles Social Club for mature singles for meals out, dancing etc. The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Free. Anne Cook 01243 821530

anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk

www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com

Mon 04 Sep 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

Fri 08 Sep 12:00 PM Probus Club of Storrington & District Lunch meeting for retired & semiretired men Old Tollgate Steyning BN44 3WE Peter Edwards storringtonprobus@outlook.com

Wed 13 Sep 7:00 PM Lavant Horticultural Society 'Late Summer Flowers' Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0HA Members free. Susan 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk

Wed 13 Sep 7:30 AM Chichester & District Bonsai Society small friendly Bonsai Club. New Members welcome. The Basil Shipman Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £12 per year. £1 per night. Club Night Guest £2 (first visit no charge) Liz Panton lizpanton5@gmail.com 01798 865551 www.chichesterbonsai.co.uk

Sat 16 Sep 10:30 AM u3a Group - Free coffee Coffee morning for new and prospective members Methodist Church Hall Midhurst GU29 9DU Midhurst u3a midhurstu3a@gmail.com www.u3asites.org.ukmidhurst

Tue 19 Sep 7:30 PM West Chiltington Floral Club - September Demonstration Carole Stables demonstration entitled 'DIY SOS'. West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £5 Visitors Carol 01798 813608 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com

Wed 27 Sep 2:30 PM Storrington Flower Club

Demonstrator - Barbara Caldecourt - 'Snap Shots' & Competition Storrington & Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £6 Chris 01903 742102 chrissyldesmond@gmail.com

- please contact event organisers to check for changes

Every Tuesday 6:30 PM Ashington Short Mat Bowls Club Times and dates of weekly club nights. Meets at Ashington Community Centre. Ashington Community Centre Pulborough RH20 3PG £4 Gillian Weston 07962 016927 gillianhweston@gmail.com

Every Tuesday 7:30 PM Clapham and Patching

Short Mat Bowls Club A friendly club - new members of all abilities welcome Clapham and Patching Village Hall Worthing BN13 3UT Marjorie marjoriejeep@hotmail.com 01903 871132 www.claphamandpatchingwestsussex.org.ukshort-mat-bowling-club

Every Weds & Thur 7:45 PM Thakeham Table

Tennis Club Wednesday evenings Thakeham Village Hall Storrington RH20 3GW £5 ad hoc Andy andytttc@gmail.com www.thakehamtabletennis.co.uk

COMMUNITY

9 - 10 Sep 11:00 AM Pulborough Heritage Weekend 19 venues/activities will be open over the weekend In & around Village Pulborough RH20 Free. Ian Ellis 01798 874686 ian@ianellisassociates.com www.heritageopendays.org/Pulborough

Sat 23 Sep 8:00 AM Men's Community Breakfast Men's Breakfast – a circuit judge will be joining Chichester Park Hotel Chichester

PO19 7QL £10 Peter Sutton 07813 024585 peter@ppsutton.co.uk

www.immanuelchichester.comcommunity/mensbreakfast

Every Friday 10:00 AM Coffee and Chat Drop InFree Coffee, chat & local information in Eastergate Village Hall, Community Hub PO20 3RP Free. Bridgette 01243 543816 bridgette@bnegct.org.uk barnhamandeastergatecommunitytrust.com

COURSES & TUITION

Fri 22 Sep 7:30 PM Astronomy

Night at RSPB Pagham

Harbour Ever wondered which stars you are looking at? RSPB

Pagham Harbour Sidlesham

PO20 7NE £12 01243

641508

pagham.harbour@rspb.org.uk

www.rspb.org.ukreserves-and-events/reserves-az/pagham-harbour-local-nature-reserve/

Sun 08 Oct 8:30 AM Nature and Wildlife Photography Workshop introduction to principles and techniques of Nature and Wildlife RSPB

Pagham Harbour Sidlesham PO20 7NE £38 pagham.harbour@rspb.org.uk 01243 641508 rspb.org.ukreserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/ pagham-harbour-local-nature-reserve

EXHIBITIONS

1 - 3 Sep 10:00 AM Lucia Babjakova: To Save It, You Must See It Exploring the saving of urban nature. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

2 - 10 Sep 10:00 AM In Stitches An exhibition by Chichester Stitchmakers Group Denmans gardens Fontwell, Westergate Bn18 OS0 Free. Deirdre Sibthorpe 07836 259025

dsibthorpe@macace.net

12 -19 Sep 10:00 AM Gigglewick Attitude A vibrant, colour-filled world that glows with exuberance and pizzazz. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

19 - 24 Sep 10:00 AM Highdown Grows Creative activities exploring art & nature with the Highdown Gardens team. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

26 Sep - 1 Oct 10:00 AM Creative Collaborations with Creative Waves Creative Waves and five young artists come together to exhibit their work. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

30 Sep - 15 Oct 9:00 AM Peace Doves art installation Peter Walker's immersive installation Chichester Cathedral Chichester PO19 1PX Free info@chichestercathedral.org.uk www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

2 - 3 Sep 10:00 AM

Macmillan Vintage

Rally Stationary engines, tractors, cars, bikes, commercial, steam, military

Macmillan Vintage

Rally Petworth GU28 9JW £5 Children £2 07803 237694 sylvia.haydon@btinternet.com

events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

Sat 02 Sep 10:00 AM CPRE Sussex Countryside Day Out A celebration of 50 years of countryside protection and restoration. Knepp Estate Dial

Post RH13 8NN £5 CPRE Sussex info@cpresussex.org.uk www.cpresussex.org.uk

Sun 17 Sep 2:30 PM High Salvington Windmill open afternoon

the mill High Salvington Windmill Worthing BN13 3BP Lucinda Brooks 07799 333267 lucindafbrooks@outlook.com

FAYRES & F

2 - 3 Sep 10:30 AM The Floral Fringe Fair in Loxwood An eclectic, quirky and dog friendly event

Loxwood Meadows Loxwood RH14 0AL £10 child: £2.50 Jean Jackman 07939 272443 jeanjackman@hotmail.com www.floralfringefair.co.uk

Sat 02 Sep 2:00 PM Bepton and Cocking Church Fete Traditional Church Fete The Rectory Garden Nr. Midhurst GU29 0HJ Linda Sadler lindasadler777@gmail.com

Sat 02 Sep 1:00 PM Watersfield End Of Summer

Family fun and plenty of village stalls raising funds for the Sports Pavillion Alban Head Recreation Ground Watersfield RH20 1NE Fiona 07701 078023 fiwilliamson@live.co.uk

Sun 03 Sep 1:00 PM Craft Fair at High

Salvington Windmill Crafters have their wares on sale at the traditional event High Salvington Windmill Worthing BN13 3BP £1 Andy Campbell 07799 333267 andyrcampbell@btinternet.com www.highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

Sat 09 Sep 10:30 AM Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival Funfair, craft stalls, live events and a sheep show. Nepcote Green Worthing BN14 0SL Free admission to all Simon Stace findonsheepfair@gmail.com 07764 413219

www.findonsheepfair.co.uk

Wed 13 Sep 7:30 PM Rotary Film Night - A Man Called Otto New Season. Starring Tom Hanks Bar + Raffle Tickets Sullington Village Hall Storrington RH20 3PP £5 Ken Collins 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com

More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

An Evening with Mary Beard

A fascinating evening with renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard shining a spotlight on Roman emperors. Interviewed by historian Michael Scott, with a post-show book signing.

Mon 2 Oct Brighton Dome Concert Hall

01273 709709

Autumn Racing

Midweek Racing

Tuesday 5 September

Wednesday 27 September

Season Finale

Sunday 15 October

Tickets from £12. Under 18s go free

goodwood.com

Mon 18 Sep 7:30 PM Pulborough Film - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (12A) Adventure/ Action 2hr 22min Pulborough Village Hall

Pulborough RH20 2BF £7 Terri Ashpool 07711

470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

GARDENS & HORTICULTURE

Sun 03 Sep 2:00 PM

Scheme: Garden Open Days: Parsonage Farm Kirdford support NGS charities including Macmillan Cancer

Support. Parsonage Farm Billingshurst RH14 0NH £7 The hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk

Fri 08 Sep 11:00 AM National Garden Scheme: Judy’s Cottage Garden Judy’s Cottage Garden

Worthing BN13 2AE £5 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk

13 Sep & 20 Sep 10:00 AM National Garden Scheme: Open Garden and Wine Tour A fascinating vineyard tour with wine tasting Ashling Park Estate Chichester PO18 9DJ £8 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk

Sat 16 Sep 2:00 PM Walberton Autumn Flower Show Walberton Gardeners Club are holding their very colourful flower show Walberton Village Hall BN18 0PJ £1 Events & Show Secretary walbertongcshows@outlook.com www.walberton -gardeners-club.com 07881 552980

HEALTH & FITNESS

Sun 10 Sep 9:15 AM Littlehampton 10K run for St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House Hospices Littlehampton Promenade Littlehampton BN17 5GB £25 Katherine Dennis 01903 871820 events@stbh.org.uk littlehampton10k.co.uk

Tue 12 Sep 1:00 PM Sight Loss Awareness Day In partnership with Blind Veterans UK Jubilee Hall Chichester PO19 7XY Free. Fundraising Team 01243 838001 fundraising@4sight.org.uk www.4sight.org.uk

Sun 24 Sep 10:45 AM Pulborough Vineyards Run Stunning views to the South Downs –undulating run / walk Nutbourne Vineyards Pulborough RH20 2HH £25 Rob Dale rob@getfitbootcamp.co.uk eventrac.co.uke/ pulborough-vineyards-run-4094

More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

Love art?

Oxmarket Contemporary are looking for volunteers

We are a charity dedicated to helping local and emerging artists showcase their work and to promoting art within the community. We need volunteers to help us in a variety of roles including front-of-house, exhibition installation, supporting Friends programme and fundraising.

BECOMEASAMARITAN

ListeningVolunteersaretherefor anyoneexperiencingdifficulttimes.

Answeringacallcanchangethecourseof someone’slife.Joinourfriendlysupportiveteam!

INTERESTED?

Registeryourinterestat:

www.samaritans.org/support-us/volunteer

We’lltheninviteyoutomeetusataninformal InformationMeetingatourBognorBranch.

Email:bognorregis.branchrecruitment@samaritans.org

www.samaritans.org/bognor

If you like meeting people, enjoy working in a creative environment and can spare a few hours a week/fortnight, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Jo at admin@oxmarket.org or pop in to the shop.

Find out more at

www.oxmarket.org

@oxmarketcontemporary

MUSIC

Fri 08 Sep 4:00 PM Craig David in Steyning

Craig David presents TS5 with Ibiza Rocks DJ Patrick Nazemi. Wiston Park Estate Steyning

BN44 3DH £40 Summer Sounds Ltd hello@atompresents.co.uk www.wistonsummersounds.com

Sat 09 Sep 9:30 AM Downland Ensemble A Community Orchestra for all ages and abilities

Pulborough Village Hall Pulborough RH20 2BF Ros Allwood downlandensemble.org 01798 875804 downlandensemble@gmail.com

Sun 10 Sep 4:00 PM Katherine Jenkins & Russell Watson Katherine Jenkins and special guest accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra perform for onenight-only Wiston Park Estate Steyning BN44 3DZ £45 Summer Sounds hello@atompresents.co.uk www.wistonsummersounds.com

Tue 12 Sep 7:30 PM

Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra

Liszt, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky

Fairfield Halls

Croydon CR0 1JD £20.50 Fairfield Halls 020 3292 0002 groupsales@bhlive.org.uk www.fairfield.co.ukevents/budapest-symphonyorchestra-23#dates-and-times

Thu 21 Sep 7:30 PM Evening of Dixieland and Traditional Jazz The "Featherstone Jazz Four Plus Half" DRNK Coffee House, Lancing Manor

Leisure Estate Lancing BN15 0PH Free Derek Little 01903 249900 dglittle@ntlworld.com

Fri 29 Sep 7:30 PM Music concert ‘The Best of Autumn’ A charity folk concert St Mary’s church West Chiltington RH20 2JW £5 01798 812838 stmarys.westchiltington@outlook.com

Sat 07 Oct 8:00 PM An Evening with Charlie

Austen A one-woman tour-de-force performing carefully crafted original songs. Empire Hall

Petworth GU28 0QB £10 Jim Kirke empirehall@gmail.com www.empirehall.org.uk

QUIZZES

Sat 02 Sep 8:00 PM The CancerWise 2023 Fundraising Challenge Quiz Supporting people affected by cancer across West Sussex £5 Cliff info@virtualquizevents.com www.VirtualQuizEvents.com

SALES & MARKETS

Sat 16 Sep 10:15 AM Garage Sale Home clear out Betulabrook West Chiltington RH20 2RU free Ian Carlson-Hedges 07957 870184 ian@carlson -hedges.go-plus.net

Sat 16 Sep 10:00 AM Pre Loved Fashion Charity Sale Treat yourself to some fabulous bargains! Pulborough

Village Hall RH20 2BF The Mary How Trust lynda.vowles@maryhowtrust.org 01798 877640 www.maryhowtrust.org

Sat 16 Sep 9:00 AM Pulborough Market

Independent stalls with crafts, cakes, bread, eggs plus cafe and breakfast Pulborough Village Hall Pulborough RH20 2BF Terri Ashpool 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

Mon 18 Sep 9:00 AM Arundel Farmers Market

Local growers, bakers, meat, poultry, flowers, plants and food and drink makers Arundel BN18 9AA www.arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk

Sat 23 Sep 9:30 AM Cheeki Monkeys Big Baby & Children's Market Buy or sell used toys, clothes and equipment. The Schoreham Centre BN43 5WU £1.50 delphine.cheekimonkeys@gmail.com

www.facebook.comCheeki-Monkeys-BrightonBN2-and-Shoreham-by-Sea-107135655022217

Every Friday 9:45 AM Storrington Community Market Volunteer run market selling locally produced cakes, biscuits, preserves, eggs, fruit, veg, crafts. Storrington Village Hall Rh20 Free Katie 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com

More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

TALKS

Tue 05 Sep 7:30 PM One of England's Treasure Houses talk But what about the people who lived in Petworth House through the ages Storrington Museum RH20 4LL Members £6 non members £8 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com

Tue 05 Sep 2:00 PM The Colour Blue. From Paradise to Poison An analysis of the popular colour Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB Guests £7 Jackie jackiebuckler@sky.com 01993 411086 wwwtheartssocietywestsussex.org

Wed 06 Sep 10:00 AM Getting started with Ancestry.co.uk Get started with family and local history research. West Sussex Record Office Chichester PO19 1DD £7.50 Matthew 01243 753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro

Mon 11 Sep 10:00 AM The Arts Society Steyning September Talk The Cult of Celebrity: Omai, The Exotic and Joshua Reynolds The Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ £10 visitor donation steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk

Mon 11 Sep 7:30 PM WI Pulborough Meadows Talk demonstration by professional hairdresser Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £3 Shirley Flint 07790 443492 shirleyflint27@hotmail.com

Wed 20 Sep 7:30 PM The History of Parham House Sullington Windmills WI talk with archivist Lyndy Kessell Sullington Parish Hall Storrington RH20 3PP Liz Allen-Williams 01903 741078 ljaw2@hotmail.com www.sullingtonwindmills.org

Tue 26 Sep 7:00 PM The Victorian and Edwardian leisure estate Talk on Victorian and Edwardian leisure estate c.1850-1914 West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £8 01243 753602 westsussex.gov.uk/ro

Wed 27 Sep 7:15 PM An American Rail Rover A railway photographic tour of America. Bassil Shippam Centre PO19 7LG £4 donation Roger chichester@rcts.org.uk 07403 885061 rcts.org.ukbranches/branch-chr-chichester

Wed 04 Oct 10:00 AM Discovering wills and other probate records Get started with family and local history research. West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £7.50 01243 753602 www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro

Thu 05 Oct 7:00 PM Head Gardener at Sissinghurst talk on recreating Mediterranean Gardens Arundel Town Hall BN18 9AP £17.50 aga.sussex@gmail.com 07525 772 799 www.arundelgardensassociation.co.uk

Wed 11 Oct 7:15 PM Art in the Garden by Michael Joseph The use & benefits of artwork in the garden. West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £3 visitors carys.pickett@btinternet.com

07792 817399 westchilthortsoc.wordpress.com

HEATRE

7:30 PM That'll Be The Day rock 'n' roll show 12 Sep at The Hawth Crawley RH10 6YZ £30 01293 553636 parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/thehawth/whats-on/thatll-be-the-day-873805 23 Sep at Worthing Pavilion Theatre BN11 3PX £28.50 boxoffice@wtm.uk 01903 206206 www.wtm.uk/events/thatll-be-the-day-4 30 Sep at Theatre Royal Brighton BN1 1SD £30-£33.50 info@prestigeproductions.co.uk 0844 871 7627 www.atgtickets.comshows/thatll-be-the-day/ theatre-royal-brighton/

Tue 12 Sep 7:00 PM Much Ado About Nothing adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy The Hawth Theatre Crawley RH10 6YZ £16.50 07732 253311 www.thisismytheatre.com

Sun 17 Sep 3:00 PM Much Ado About Nothing adaptation of Shakespeare's much-loved comedy. The Paddock Upper Beeding BN44 3HZ £15 07732 253311 www.thisismytheatre.com

30 Sep - 1 Oct 3:00 PM The Big Picture - Tales of Shoreham-by-Sea An immersive theatre history trail Marlipins Museum Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5DA £10 general@shorehamwordfest.com www.shorehamwordfest.com

WALKS

Sat 23 Sep 10:00 AM East Grinstead Town Tour East Grinstead Museum RH19 3BJ £6 Jonathan eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk 01342 302233 manager@eastgrinsteadmuseum.co.uk

Sat 30 Sep 7:00 AM South Downs Trek for Chestnut Tree/St Barnabas House Trek to support your local hospice Northbrook College

Worthing BN12 6NU £30/40 01903 871820 events-cth@stbh.org.uk www.chestnut-treehouse.org.ukevents/south-downs-trek/

More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

A View from the Bridge

Chichester Festival Theatre Fri 6 - Sat 28th October

On the Brooklyn waterfront, where the fierce passions of ancestral Sicily linger, the orphaned Catherine falls for her handsome, newly arrived cousin Rodolfo – an illegal immigrant. Their romance is encouraged by her aunt Beatrice but viewed with revulsion by her uncle, Eddie Carbone, who harbours an unspoken desire. As tensions rise, their story spins inexorably beyondcontrol.

Arthur Miller’s visceral and compelling drama is a timeless masterpiece.

The cast includes Jonathan Slinger (Crave at Chichester 2020, Hamlet, Macbeth at the RSC, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the West End) as Eddie; Nancy Crane (TV's Inside Man and Suspicion, Summer & Smoke, Chimerica at the Almeida/West End) as Alfieri; Kirsty Bushell (Regan in King Lear Festival 2017, Richard III at the RSC) as Beatrice; Rachelle Diedericks (Our Generation Festival ‘22) as Catherine; and Luke Newberry (When Winston Went to War with the Wireless - Donmar Warehouse, The Merry Wives ofWindsor andMacbeth - RSC) as Rodolpho.

Tickets from £10 book online at: www.cft.org.uk

Win a pair of tickets for Fri 6th or Sat 7th Oct 7.30pm

To enter answer the following question:

Q: Who wroteAViewfrom theBridge?

a) Arthur Miller b) Neil Simon c) Aaron Sorkin

Send your answer and contact details to: A View from the Bridge Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th September 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

Unlock the value of your home and enjoy the retirement you’ve always dreamed of

As a homeowner, your property is probably your biggest asset, but have you ever considered releasing some of the tax-free cash tied up in it? Best of all, you can use the cash lump sum however you wish.

If you’re a UK homeowner aged 55 or over, with a property value of at least £70,000, then a lifetime mortgage could be right for you. Arrange a FREE no-obligation appointment today

Sussex Snippets

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Admissions open in September for Surrey Maths School - a new state-funded specialist maths school for gifted maths students aged 16-19, located in Guildford and serving the South East. The school, which is set to welcome its first cohort of students in September 2024, will be delivered through a partnership between Learning Partners Academy Trust and the University of Surrey. It will be a centre of excellence for studying maths and further maths at A level, along with additional A Levels in chemistry, physics, economics and computer science. Further information at www.surreymathsschool.co.uk

A series of online videos to help parents and carers support children to manage mental health conditions are now available. The videos can be seen at www.sussexcamhs.nhs.uk.

Horsham District Council’s fleet of street cleansing vehicles can now benefit from new allelectric sweepers for Horsham’s town centre The electric sweepers will deliver a reduction in carbon emissions in line with the Council’s corporate priorities to tackle climate change, as it aims to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Two new audio walking tours allow people to explore the South Downs National Park in the footsteps of eminent 19th century archaeologist Augustus Pitt Rivers and 20th century Petersfield artist Flora Twort; the free downloadable phone apps connect landscape, stories, and historic sites to these influential figures who were inspired by the area's heritage and nature. Search for “In Their Footsteps” on either the Google Play or the Apple Store.

The South Downs National Park's ReNature initiative has raised over £5 million in two years to fund biodiversity projects, already creating over 400 hectares of new wildlife habitats and improving over 4,000 hectares of existing habitats to support nature's recovery in the region. See more at www.southdowns.gov.uk/renature.

Did you know that West Sussex libraries offer free public computer and internet access, designated quiet study spaces, and research resources, making them great study spaces in addition to borrowing books; more information from local branches or call 01243 642111.

Sussex-based charity, Safe Haven for Donkeys, has launched an appeal to provide the critical veterinary care needed for thousands of donkeys and mules working in the brick kilns in Egypt. The charity in Haywards Heath has been working with a medical team in Egypt for the past few months to bring much needed treatment to these animals who work tirelessly in the desert heat, despite their long-standing health issues and living in constant pain. More details of the charity at www.safehaven4donkeys.org

The Ourstory Archive at The Keep in Brighton shows how the UK's most popular international Pride Festival began as a small annual march against Section 28. Sometimes called Clause 28, this was the Conservative’s government’s response to the LGBTQ+ community’s demands for equality in the late 80s. Becoming law in 1988, it banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality by local authorities. The LGBTQ+ people of Brighton fought back, forming ‘Brighton Area Action Against Clause 28’ or BAAAC28.

The strength of the LGBTQ+ community in Brighton today has its origins, in part, in the activism and the endurance of BAAAC28. Labour repealed the law in 2003. www.thekeep.info.

Stories to info@sussexlocal.net

Charity & Community News

Film music band concert

The Bognor Regis Concert Band will be performing a concert at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Bersted Street, Bognor Regis PO22 9QE on Saturday 16 September at 7.30pm. Admission is £5. tickets are available on the door. The family friendly evening of great music will feature tunes from Avengers to Zorro and many favourite soundtracks in between. For further information contact brconcertband@gmail.com. Book a bus service for north of Petworth

The new north of Petworth “Book-a-Bus” - the “98 Flex” - is a fully flexible service with no conventional timetable or routes, operating based on the bookings it receives via the “Ride Pingo” app or by phone.

This new service operates within set zones and offers passengers pick-up in locations close to them all for the same price as a standard bus fare. Fares are currently capped at £2 per trip until 31 October 2023, and thereafter £2.50

until 30 November 2024. To book, download the “Ride Pingo” app or call 01243 85884. www.westsussex.gov.uk/book-a-bus.

Business sustainability lunch event

Businesses in the Chichester District are being encouraged to attend a free ‘Lunch and Learn’ event about sustainability and advice about reducing their carbon footprint taking place next month. The event is being organised by Chichester District Council’s Economic Development Team and is on 12th September from 11.30am to 1.30pm at the Enterprise Business Centre, Terminus Road, Chichester, PO19 8FY. Search and book tickets at www.eventbrite.com

Sight loss awareness day

Local charity 4Sight Vision Support is hosting a Sight Loss Awareness Day in Chichester on Tuesday 12th September. This drop-in event is free and is open to anyone of any age living with their own or others’ sight loss, presenting an opportunity to find out about help and support. Call 01243 83800 for more details.

Stories to info@sussexlocal.net

Charity & Community News

Need a guest speaker? Ask Rotary!

Rotary Chichester is offering to provide first class speakers at no charge to other clubs and societies for either verbal or professional power point presentations with their own equipment. They can sometimes stand in at short notice.

The Rotary Club of Chichester has been going strong for 102 years. Rotary is the biggest international non-Government Organisation or NGO with 1.4 million members, in 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries. Big world wide projects can be taken on like end Polio which has been an immense success and has virtually eradicated the disease. On a local level, the club is involved with the local community. If you are interested, contact Richard Plowman, Vice President, the Rotary Club of Chichester on 07740 621812 or plowman.richard@btinternet.com

Walk to promote free legal advice

London Legal Support Trust (LLST) is delighted to confirm the Chichester Legal Walk is back for the twilight of the summer on Tuesday 12th September. The 10km sponsored walk unites local law firms, barristers’ chambers, advice agencies,

in house legal departments, and students to raise both awareness and funds for the provision of pro bono legal advice to some of the most vulnerable members of the community. More information www.londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk

Fundraiser for little-known condition

Tabitha Cornish was diagnosed with FND (functional neurological disorder) in 2022 after dealing with unexplained symptoms such as mobility issues (limb numbness and falls) as well as non epileptic seizures. The condition is often described as the most common condition no one has ever heard of but, as there is so little known about it this mean there are limited NHS resources regarding research.

Tabitha hopes to host an awareness fundraiser evening in Chichester on FND awareness day, 13th April 2024, featuring guest speakers with backgrounds in FND treatment as well as entertainment and a raffle. For more information or if you may be able to help with a donation, search for Tabitha Cornish on www.justgiving.com

In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew

of Glorious Gardens

Painted lady migration patterns and other migratory insects:

Every year, Southern England becomes the stage for a remarkable sight when 3.5 trillion flying insects, equalling the weight of 20,000 reindeer, migrate across the country! Among these in-sects are the Painted Lady butterflies, the subject of a recent discovery among scientists and butterfly enthusiasts.

The Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) has a 4-7.3cm wingspan and often populates dry open areas. Every spring they journey from their overwintering grounds in North Africa and the Mediterranean region to the UK, Asia and Northern Europe. These butterflies obtain average altitudes of 500m, can reach 30mph in favourable conditions, and can do a 9000-mile round trip from Africa to the Arctic Circle! For many years it was a mystery where Painted Lady butterflies went in the autumn, whether they died in the UK or made a return journey, as they fly at such a high altitude and could not be seen by butterfly observers. It was recently discovered that the Painted Lady butterflies do make a return journey in autumn, returning to favourable temperatures further South.

These butterflies are unique due to their migration being the longest-ever recorded flight for butterflies. These migrations can take generations, as they lay their eggs in the UK, and the offspring continue the migration South to southern Europe and North Africa, although not all participate, and some may not survive the harsh UK winters. As they undertake continuous, year-round mating, painted ladies are able to stop, breed and die at locations along the migration route.

Staib

How do they know when to start the migration?

The caterpillars of Painted Ladies grow while the days are lengthening, to then fly northwards, and when the days shorten the butterflies know to travel south to warmer climates.

Painted Ladies are the only butterflies found in Iceland and since the 1970’s their population has increased by 32%! In the UK they feed on, amongst other plants, Teasels, Ivy, Ragwort, Heather and Hawkweed.

Although the migration of Painted Lady butterflies is one of a kind, other migratory insects are worth keeping an eye out for.

Sometimes we experience mass migrations of insects in summer and autumn. Between 10 and 25 billion medium and large insects move back and forth out of regions in Britain. This includes hoverflies for example, where 4 billion come to and from Britain each year, and they are essential for pollination and natural pest control.

Mass migrations truly can be a shocking sight, for example in World War 2, military observers reported a ‘golden ball’ drifting over the channel and thought it was poison gas, only for it to be migrating Clouded Yellow butterflies.

Painted lady butterfly

We also host other insects on their migratory journeys, such as the Red Admiral. This butterfly is extremely common in spring and throughout summer too, usually spotted near flowers such as Buddleia. They make their journey from North Africa and continental Europe, arriving in the UK in Spring. They lay their eggs in the UK, meaning new butterflies are around from July onwards.

We also host Hummingbird Hawkmoths in Spring, which usually live in Central Asia and in the Mediterranean region. They are named for their similarity to hummingbirds, feeding on nectar using their long beaks. Hummingbird Hawkmoths have very good memories, and often return to the same flowerbeds every day at the same time. They breed in the UK, and due to their inability to survive the winter they make return migrations in Autumn.

If you are lucky enough, you might be able to spot a Monarch Butterfly which makes occasional, sporadic appearances in the UK. It is believed that strong winds may carry individual Monarch butterflies across the Atlantic Ocean

into the UK. They’re native to the US and can fly up to 100 miles per day. Migratory insects that visit the UK undertake incredible journeys driven by instinct and environmental cues, playing an important role in pollination, pest control,

Monarch butterflies

and ecosystem balance. Remember the next time you’re looking at a Painted Lady butterfly for example, it has taken 9000 miles and many generations to get there!

Where to go in September

September tasks

• Watering - keep up in sustained hot weather. For years now we have been having sunny and dry Septembers

• Top up mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down

• Keep pinching out tomatoes

• Sow new rills of lettuce, radishes and spinach

garden developed by Lady Collum for over 40 years, it features a series of interlocking rooms, each one with a different purpose and 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: www.clintonlodgegardens.co.uk

• Prune the bigger shrubs that have finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprirea- cut out the old flowering wood back to new growth that next year’s flowers will bloom from. A harder cut of the Wysteria can wait till January so just lightly trim at the moment.

• Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against summer browning in dry spells

• Start planning where you want your bulbs to come out in Spring. You can order them online now for planting until November.

• YouwillfindanexceptionalrangeofSeasonal andHardyplantshereatourNurseriesin WestChiltington–allgrownandsoldonsite!

• ASuperbselectionofHardyPerennialsandShrubsreadyforyoutobuyandplantnow!

• NewseasonSpringBulbsplusHardyBeddingand PatioPlants–readynow!

Clinton Lodge Gardens

Loft conversions with a view

Raising the roof by Nick Roberts RMR Group

Velux balconies

Who needs a garden when you can have a balcony in the sky? Velux balconies – the relatively unknown diamond loft conversions - make this fantasy a reality.

This architectural marvel doesn't just provide an extra room. It promises sunrises with your morning coffee and sunsets with a chilled glass of wine, all from the comfort of your own home. Velux balconies are not just an upgrade to your home, they're an upgrade to your lifestyle.

A room with a view

Transforming your loft into a balcony might seem like reaching for the stars, but the sky is not the limit - it’s just the view. Yes, we're quite literally suggesting a room with a view, and perhaps even a few starlit dinners. Remember those spaceships you imagined as a child? Well, this is your launchpad. That's the power of creative construction. It's about seeing not just what's there, but what could be there.

So, as you sit with your morning cuppa and glance towards the ceiling, let your imagination soar. After all, as the saying goes, the best view comes after the hardest climb – or in this case, after a phone call to your local architect and construction company! robertsmillerredshaw.com

Horsham most sought-after region in W.Sussex

More people are moving to Horsham according to recent study

A new study conducted by conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, has uncovered the most popular regions to live in West Sussex, having analysed Office of National Statistics net migration figures.

The study breaks down the stats by County and includes statistics on net internal migration, average house prices and the average ages of people migrating to the region.

According to migration data, people moving to West Sussex are moving to:

1. Horsham, 640

2. Arun, 514

3. Chichester, 420

4. Worthing, 414

5. Mid Sussex, 390

6. Adur, 107

7. Crawley, -132

Based on ONS data from 2021 released in December 2022, West Sussex’s average house price is £498,117. In Horsham, the average house price was higher at £458,212.

In West Sussex, the majority of the population is below the age of 40, except for the district of Arun, where a significant proportion falls within the 65-69 age group.

The study also looked at the most popular counties in England and Wales, revealing the most popular places to move to. West Sussex came 7th whilst neighbouring Hampshire was in 1st place. Full report on: www.birdandco.co.uk

Trusted carriage and house clearance services in the home counties and beyond

● Professional, reliable collection and delivery from single items to whole house contents

● Stress-free house and outbuilding clearance

● Fully licensed and insured

● Specialist antiques carriers

● Regular auction house collections in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Kent

● Frequent assignments in London

Contact Wayne Ross 07919 363760

clearhousemoves@yahoo.co.uk

Table Talk Foundation

Creating a healthier future through food education

In the UK, Obesity accounts for over 30,000 deaths each year with obesity levels having more than doubled over the last decade. Today, one in three children leave primary school overweight or obese and children in deprived areas are more than twice as likely to be obese as their more privileged peers.

Sussex based charity, Table Talk Foundation has a two-pronged mission – namely to deliver high quality food education and provide children with an insight into the hospitality industry, and to also provide mental and physical health support and financial assistance to the local hospitality industry.

The charity’s co-founder, Jessica Aggarwal, (inset picture right) says, “We believe this health crisis requires immediate intervention. We exist to create a healthier future by helping young people build better relationships with food through innovative and fun food education.”

The charity is also keen to provide support for the hospitality industry, which was hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued to suffer from the increased cost of living crisis, rising operational costs, staff shortages and from meeting demands for increased sustainability arising from environmental concerns and climate change. “The hospitality industry is the UK’s third largest industry for employment and yet hospitality faced a staggering loss of £115 billon and over 660,000 jobs during the COVID19 pandemic. Hospitality businesses are three times more likely to fail compared to other UK businesses.” Jessica goes onto say that the charity believes that the hospitality industry plays a vital role in society. “We’re transforming the hospitality industry with a strong focus on mental wellbeing, physical health and financial support. We want to encourage more young people into careers in hospitality and support them every step of the way.”

All funds are spent directly in Sussex

The work of the Foundations is funded by a mix of grants, sponsorship and Industry Partnerships. Jessica expands on the roles each play in supporting the Foundation. “We have been fortunate enough to receive generous grants from several trusts and foundations committed to creating positive change. These include The

Band Trust, Enjoolata Foundation, Fonthill Foundation, Focus Foundation and The Lawson Trust. “Through the kindness and dedication of local people and businesses who’ve sponsored local schools, we've managed to raise over £20,000. These sponsorships not only provide vital funds but also help foster a sense of community around our mission.” Additionally, the charity is, Jessica says, “Proud to collaborate with hospitality businesses that have found creative ways to raise money through customer donations. Initiatives – like adding one pound to a bill or featuring a “Cocktail of the week” – have collectively raised over £43,000. The dedication of our Industry Partners exemplifies the spirit of the hospitality industry.”

Table Talk Business Club – offering monthly events in the best independent hospitality venues in Sussex

Table Talk Foundation also has a sister organisation and Community Interest Company: “Table Talk Business Club, has been instrumental in our fundraising efforts,” and is an exclusive club for executive-level owners and key decisionmakers holding monthly events at “The best independent hospitality venues in Sussex. These events not only raise awareness of our mission but also generate vital funds to support our ongoing work.”

Founded in 2021, the charity has grown extremely quickly - from a Summer Party thrown to launch its mission to a Festive Feast in December –raising £60,000 in its first year. In 2022, the organisation hosted “nine inspiring fundraising events, raising over £40,000 – generating awareness and excitement for the Foundation and

our mission,” and March this year saw Sussex Showcase 2023 raise £22,500 for table Talk Foundation over seven days, “Fourteen chefs with twelve Michelin stars, two Great British Menu Winners and one Masterchef: The Professionals winner amongst them, collaborated to bring guests a one-of-a-kind food experience, in the most exciting restaurants Sussex has to offer.” Future events include a Christmas Party in December andSussexShowcase in March 2024.

The charity is staffed by a combination of a small number of paid staff and volunteers – trustees as well as ad hoc volunteers who fundraise and help out at events - and is, Jessica tells me, now at capacity with current staffing levels. In 2024, the aim is to recruit another chef to grow the team and meet increasing demand.

“All this growth requires more funding so our main challenge will be to bring in more donations and partnerships to ensure we can keep moving forwards.”

Ensuring the generosity of the local people is put directly back into the immediate community.

When I ask how much support the charity receives from the local community, Jessica is emphatic. ”A lot! Our School Sponsorship, Industry

Partnerships and Table Talk Business Club members are predominantly Sussex based. Those attending our events and bidding at fundraising auctions are also mostly from Sussex. We believe in creating an ecosystem whereby the generosity of the local people is put directly back into the immediate community.”

The foundation also works with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Adopt a School Trust, which brings chefs and hospitality professionals into primary schools, helping children develop healthy eating habits, enthusiasm, interest in food and learn about the hospitality industry. Table Talk Foundation has donated £50,000

to the Trust which sponsors the Foundation’s full-time Sussex-based chef and delivers food education across the Sussex region.

“I learnt so much and had such a fun time – this was the best day of school ever!” Brodie, aged 11 Table Talk Foundation has delivered food education to more than 30 schools and holiday clubs, helping over 1,200 children make informed choices and eat better, teaching skills and knowledge that will foster healthy choices throughout children’s lives. In 2022-2023 the Foundation, in partnership with Adopt a School Trust, raised £200,000 to build a bespoke training kitchen at Plumpton college. From where they can offer Chef on a Farm sessions that give children a hands-on farm-to fork experience. Jessica says, “Sessions started in May and we’ve been overwhelmed with positive feedback.”

“It was wonderful to see the children using the skills Chef John had taught them in a real kitchen. Being able to create their own lunch from scratch would have been the first time most of them would have experienced anything like it.”Primary School Deputy Head Teacher.

This year also saw the Foundation launch its Hospitality Training Programme, featuring eight

sessions and networking lunches. Entirely funded by charity fundraising, the programme is designed to develop critical skills, knowledge and industry connections to hospitality professionals in Sussex. Jessica says that feedback has been positive – with one hundred percent showing “an improved confidence rating in their ability to open safe conversations around mental health and to signpost appropriately.”

“I will be recommending that members of my management team attend future sessions.” –Restaurant General Manager

Table Talk Foundations believes that, “By defending the health of individual children and fighting for industry sustainability, we’re investing in a healthier, more prosperous society. A society that celebrates fresh, whole foods, the joy of cooking, cooking from scratch and a hospitality industry that serves its community and looks after the wellbeing of its employees.”

Contact:

Table Talk Foundation, One Bell Lane, East Sussex BN7 1JU. Phone: 07795 033 060

Email: info@tabletalk-foundation.com www.tabletalk-foundation.com

By Lynn Smith

Prize Crossword

Win a £25 voucher at The Seal

July 2023 solution below:

Across

5 Strangle (8)

7 Defeat (4)

9 Style of painting (13)

10 Stage whisper (5)

11 As a rule (7)

14 Part of town (7)

16 Penniless (5)

19 Culinary measure (13)

21 Serpents (4)

22 Performs surgery (8)

Down

1 Longest English river (6)

2 Hallway (8)

3 Most creepy (7)

4 Paradise (4)

6 Protruding tooth (4)

8 Agave fibre (5)

12 Its capital is Little Rock (8)

13 Cafe (7)

15 Mountain range (5)

17 Sickness (6)

18 Fail or misplace (4)

20 Speech defect (4)

Name: …………………………………………………………………………………….

Full address: …………………………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Postcode: ………………………………………………………………………………..

Email: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Phone: …………………………………………………………………………………….

Answer from yellow box: …………………………………………………………..

July anagram solution: UPGRADE

Send the answer above to: Sussex Local Crossword, PO Box 2237 Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter details online at our website www.sussexlocal.net/crosswords

Closing date: 30th September 23.

Win a £25 meal voucher to use at The Seal Bar & Restaurant

www.the-seal.com

Valid for 3 months after issue. No change given. Cannot be exchanged for cash value. Hillfield Rd, Selsey, PO20 0JX

Sussex Local and our sponsor may wish to keep in touch with occasional information and offers. We will never share your details with thirdparties.

Please tick if you would like to receive such information.

Clang - fun doggy tales

Two hilarious adventure books by local author Lorna Gray

Clang is a very clever tuftypawed dog. He has the misfortune to live with three daft ladies! They lost their fortune playing Bingo and now live in dilapidated Sausage Cottage in the village of Much Moaning.

The first book, Clang and the Party, joins Clang and his dog pals Soot, Bodger and Twinkle, as they plan a ‘dogs-only’ party at the cottage. They need to get the ladies to go out! As always, when Clang has a plan it doesn’t run smoothly.

In book two, Clang and the School Play, the snow is falling. Big Brain school is in the grip of chicken-pox. With so many children away ill,

SEPTEMBER READING

smiley Miss Clever-Clogs the teacher suggests that Clang and his pals help with the play!

Two great illustrated books to entertain children 6-10 years and beyond!. Author Lorna Gray is a long-term Sussex resident currently living in Chichester.

To purchase a copy please visit:

www.austinmacauley.com or www.amazon.co.uk

Win a copy of Clang and the Party or Clang and the School Play

To enter answer the following question: Q: Howdidthe ladies losetheirfortune?

a) Horseracing b) Bingo c) Poker

Send your answer and contact details to: Clang Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th September 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

clairenicholasauthor@gmail.com www.clairenicholas-author.co.uk

Booksigningsarebeingorganised.Signupto receivethefreenewsletterandfindoutwhere youcangetyourcopyofSunwoodinDanger,

thesecondbookintheSunwoodseries.

Taking your dog in the car

Advice on how to travel safely with your dog

UK motorists are being reminded that dogs must be properly restrained when travelling by car or risk breaking the law. The Highway Code states pets should be “suitably restrained” but what's best practice for you and your pooch?

Use a harness or crate to keep your dog safe and prevent roaming around the car. Regular stops are a must on long journeys - your dog will appreciate the chance to stretch their legs and relieve themselves. Have water and your dog's usual food handy too

Help your pet relax by taking their favourite toy and only travel to fun places to create positive associations. Be mindful of motion sickness and try to minimise it by positioning your dog to face forward. Don't let your dog hang out the window

as horrific injuries can occur from passing vehicles. Disable front airbags if securing your dog in a front seat harness. And never leave a dog alone in a warm car - heat stroke can arise rapidly.

Other don'ts include opening windows fully as your dog may leap out and feeding your dog just before travelling to avoid tummy upsets. Following these simple rules will ensure your dog is properly restrained, safe and comfortable on car journeys - long or short. Your pet's welfare must be a top priority so do your research on travel accessories and plan your trip around their needs. With a little care and preparation, car travel with your dog can be stress-free and even fun. Just be sure to always adhere to the Highway Code. A longer version of this article appears on www.rac.co.uk

Halnaker House

By David. R.G. Johnston. Author – Artist – Photographer

In the shadow of the hill where stands the windmill at Halnaker, are the remains of the ancient Halnaker House, built on a commanding eminence in a small park containing some Spanish chestnut trees of great size and beauty.

The house, even in its present state of ruin, is one of the most interesting examples of domestic architecture in Sussex. The original structure was probably built by Robert de Haia, who married a lady of the royal blood, to whom the manor was given by Henry I. The manor house is said to have been rebuilt by Sir Thomas West, who married, early in the reign of Henry VIII., the heiress of John Bonville, of Halnaker. The walls were castellated. The gateway, furnished with a portcullis, was flanked with small octangular towers, leading into a square court. Its general shape is quadrangular and the position of principal apartments may be traced without much difficulty. The courtyard on the east side had a chapel, of unusually large dimensions, with lancet windows, eastern triplet and western doorway, abundant evidence of erection in the early English period. It appears to have received a new east window in Perpendicular times, and at a still later period of that style a chamber, or perhaps a gallery, appears to have been constructed within the west end of the chapel. The hall is built mainly of brick, and has become much dilapidated. The windows were of late Perpendicular work, with depressed heads, and were filled with armorial glass. The West family was also commemorated in the carvings of the wainscot, whereon knots, badges, scrolls, and coats of arms were introduced with singular skill. The mansion, visited by Edward V1 on 27th July, 1551, retained most of its characteristic features until the middle of the last century; but after the death of the Countess of Derby, in 1752, it ceased to be occupied as a manorial residence.

In 1822, the remains of the house consisted of no more than the entrance-gate; and also, the great hall, with its curious carvings, executed about the reign of Henry VIII, in which, besides various ornaments are escutcheons of the arms of the La Warrs, Camois, and in a panel, near the center of the room, the arms of England. Over the doors leading from the hall to the pantry there were half-length figures of men holding cups, and seemingly inviting strangers to partake of the hospitality of the house. Labels surmounted their heads; one containing the words “Les bien venue”, and the other “Come in and dringe”. In this hall was also preserved a well painted portrait of Sir William Morley, one of the former proprietors of Halnaker, and who married a daughter of the poet Denham, in his robes of the order of the Bath, attended by his squires in their mantles. One final interesting feature within the grounds of the medieval mansion, was a well house, with a 219 foot well, operated by a donkey wheel.

Ref: 'The History, Antiques & Topography of the County of Sussex.'

Ref: 'Excursions in the County of Sussex. Pub: 1822.'

Please contact David Johnston if you would like to purchase any prints or the original painting of the illustration that accompanies this article.

David R.G. Johnston: Sussex author: photographer: & Artist. Email: johnston.david.rg@gmail.com or visitwww.davidjohnston.org.uk

Halnaker House - as it looked around 1820.

Local author, Liz Tyrrell, launches her 3rd book

The Adventures of Peter the Tortoise

I Once was Lost... (about John Newton)

This is a book about John Newton sometime slaver and vicar who penned the world famous hymn 'Amazing Grace'. Comes with souvenir postcards

Peter the Tortoise

An adult book intended to be read to children. It has a musical accompaniment accessed via our website drtyrrellspublishing.co.uk

Down Windsor Way

About the amazing adventures of 4 young brothers raised in a Barnado home together just aftrer WW11: Comes with souvenir bookmarks

Books can be purchased directly from the author at www.drtyrrellspublishing.co.uk

Rustington

By local historian Andrew Berriman

modate over 100 children who were suffering from TB. All the patients were brought by pony and trap from the station.

Then there were many distinctive residences built in the village. Let me mention just two of them. Knights Croft in Sea Lane was designed by Norman Shaw, one of the leading architects of the day, with decorative tiles and wallpaper by William Morris. Its owner from 1880 to 1918 was Hubert Parry and his wife. It was he who set Blake’s poem ‘Milton’ to music, with the stirring ‘Jerusalem’. Further down Sea Lane was a building used by the famous Egyptologist, Sir Flinders Petrie, to store his remarkable collection of artefacts resulting from sixty years of digging up Ancient Egypt.

This month we’re at Rustington, whose past holds many surprises, though evidence of the former farming village with quaint thatched flint cottages has largely vanished. Rustington experienced rapid change from the mid 19th century onwards, causing the village’s population almost to double from 345 (1861) to 616 (1901). The catalyst for change was the coming of the railway in 1846, with a station at nearby Angmering. Property developers were soon on the scene, buying up farmland for housing. Brickfields were started, the first in 1867. Another change was the appearance of glasshouse nurseries and market gardens, producing salad vegetables and flowers, sent to Covent Garden to supply the insatiable London market.

In the years before the outbreak of War in 1914 many similar buildings appeared near the seafront, benefiting form the bracing sea air. There was the Rustington Convalescent Home for Working Men, opened by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Chichester in 1897, the Carpenters Convalescent Home (1897), and the Millfield Convalescent Home (1903), among others. Millfield covered almost six acres of land, and could accom-

In 1917 a large American aerodrome was constructed at Rustington to train pilots fly the Handley Page night-bomber, with its 100 foot wingspan, prior to being sent on active service in France. There was a grass runway with aircraft taking off over the sea, but it was hardly operational before the War ended in 1918. Some of the huge hangars were relocated alongside the river Arun, and used as warehouses at Littlehampton.

In 1936 came the height of Rustington’s fame as a stylish resort. The Lido was opened for 450 guests. This first class, 40-acre holiday resort featured a ballroom and floodlit swimming pool. There is a marvellous photo of a special train bringing Hoover employees down to the Rustington Convention at the Lido in 1938. But its glory days were short-lived. With the coming of War it was requisitioned by the military. American troops used it in the build-up to D Day in 1944. After the War it re-opened as a holiday camp, but never recovered, and was demolished in 1968. It is now the Mallon Dean housing estate. Many other seafront houses suffered the same fate. What a shame.

Rustington map

Feel like you’re failing with your goals?

By Heather Smith

It’s hard to make changes consistently

In fact, most people I meet have a pretty good idea of what they need to do in order to reach their health and fitness goals, but struggle to put things into action.

Set yourself up to win!

When you feel stuck and as if changes just won’t stick, set yourself up to win.

Pick one thing you can do today which is so easy that it would be ridiculous not to do it.

Make yourself do whatever it is today, whether you feel like it or not. Then, count it as a win.

Maybe tomorrow you’ll feel like you can do a little more – or perhaps you feel you’re better to do the same thing again for a

few days before you add on any more. There’s no right answer. Setting things up so you win often is a great way to give yourself some positive experience with your goals.

When you win, you want to win again

Your goal becomes something you can successfully take steps towards, and not an unsurmountable task – and that makes the mental portion easier.

Never underestimate the power of taking small steps consistently. Things don’t have to be perfect for you to be winning.

www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

Sussex Walks - Sept & Oct 2023

These are the “Heart Smart Walks” run by Chichester District Council. They must be pre-booked up to 7 days in advance, see below.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk. All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated. These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. Full programme of walks available on www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart

IMPORTANT: You must pre-book all walks on chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041

Thurs 7th Sep – 10.30am – Redford - Duration: 2 hours. / 4 miles.

A moderately hilly walk around Woolbeding includes sections of Lipchis Way and the Serpent Trail.

Meet: Redford - Linch Rd Car Park. SU864253 ( Nearby postcode GU29 0QD )

Sat 9th Sep – 10.30am - Mill Road to Black Rabbit – Gentle Pace - Approx. 1.5 hours / 3.5 miles

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

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

Wed 13th Sep – 10.30am – Iping, Stedham & Woolbeding - Duration: 2.5hrs – 3hrs / 6.75 miles.

A longer walk with stiles, Iping and Stedham Commons and the River Rother. No dogs please.

Meet: Iping Common Car Park SU852220. GU29 0PB

Thurs 14th Sep – 10.00am – Wisborough Green - 5.5-6 miles / 2.5-3 hours – Sorry no dogs.

Meet: Park at the green in the laybys

Fri 15th Sep - 10.30am – Petworth Park – Part 1 – Ancient Tree Walk - Duration: 1.75 hrs / 3 miles

Part 1 of the Ancient Tree walk is a fascinating walk through the Park trees from 350-800 years old

Meet: Petworth Park, NORTH Car Park. Bring National Trust card or cash (£3) for Parking.

Mon 18th Sep – 10.30am – *Suitable for Beginners* Chichester Canal - Duration: 30mins / 1 mile.

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

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

Wed 20th Sep – 10.30am - Climping - Gentle Pace - Duration: 1hr 15 mins / Approx. 3 miles.

Along dunes and beach then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to the Yacht Club.

Meet: 10.30am at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DL.

Wed 20th Sep – 10.30am – River Arun to The Stokes - Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins / 4.8 miles

A lovely walk through woods and a stretch of the River Arun, which will be muddy if it has rained.

Meet: Amberley Station Car Park, BN18 9LR

Fri 22nd Sep – 10.30am - Angmering Park and Hammerpot - Duration: 2 hrs / 4 mile

Mainly flat walk through woods and meadows.

Meet: Car park in the woods at the Dover BN18 9PX. Map reference: TQ061065

Tue 26th Sep – 11am – Midhurst Jubilee Walk & South Pond - Duration: 45 mins / 1.5 miles. Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings.

Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD.

Wed 27th Sep – 10.30am – Cocking & West Dean woods - Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins / 6.5 miles.

A moderately strenuous walk with some steep gradients. Will be muddy if it has rained recently.

Meet: Cocking Hill car park (nearest postcode GU29 0HT)

Sat 30th Sep – 10.30am - Walberton Fields *New Walk* – Gentle Pace - 1 hr 15 mins / 2.5 miles

Walberton Church along headlands via nurseries. Flat, may be muddy.

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

Wed 4th Oct – 10.30am – Chidham Peninsula - Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins / 5 miles

A reasonably easy, flat walk with panoramic views of the harbour. Some beach walking, no stiles.

Meet: Cobnor Farm Amenity car park, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TD.

Fri 6th Oct – 10.30am - Goodwood Country Park - Duration: 2 hrs / Approx. 4 mile

Woods around Goodwood and Halnaker with a long climb on the return journey. PO18 0PS

Meet: Free car park on right after passing Goodwood racecourse (not opp. the course), SU897113

mates of Scandinavia, Russia and the Arctic Some species of ducks and geese will be arriving, as well as some smaller visitors such as fieldfares, redwings and bramblings who will find more abundant sources of nuts, berries and worms.

One bird to look out for is the beautiful yet elusive wryneck - a favourite amongst birders and, for a short period, a visitor to the Pagham and Church Norton areas. The wryneck is small woodpecker with a short beak and long tail, tending to sit in trees rather than climbupthe trunk.

tongues to scoop them up from the ground. It is believed that the loss of these habitats to agricultural farming and the use of pesticides that has contributed to their extinction in the UK.

If you are lucky enough to spot one in this area, it is likely that its passing through from breeding grounds in Europe to its winter home in Africa. So, If you have found the summer all a bit a quiet in the bird world, now is the time to dust off your binoculars, head down to Pagham and try to spot a wryneck.

www.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour

The wryneck

Specify

Specify

Plan

Midhurst C of E Primary School

A fond farewell to Mrs Clarke & Mr Aldren

Mrs Sally Clarke and Mr Peter Aldren depart Midhurst Primary School after a combined 50 years of teaching and leading our school.

Mrs Clarke, who has taught at MPS for 20 years, with 6 as Assistant Head, and 9 as the headteacher. Mr Aldren meanwhile has been a teacher at MPS for 30 years with 15 years as Assistant Head. They have both been part of

It is very hard to put into words the impact they have had on many of our families as well as staff team. Both are incredibly pas-

Sal and Pete, we wish you both long and wonderful breaks with plenty of time for resting and relaxation – you’ve certainly earned it.

Good luck and with much love from all of us here at MPS.

Scott Ind - Assistant Headteacher

Class Cover is an established and successful education recruitment agency providing outstanding Primary, Secondary and SEN Teachers, ECT’s and Teaching Assistants to schools and nurseries throughout the South East for day-to-day, short and long term assignments.

Forever a pair - Mr Peter Aldren (Assistant Head) & Mrs Sally Clarke

Easebourne C of E Primary School

Nursery transition, local artist & Fishbourne Roman Palace

We’re celebrating with our Easebourne Nursery colleagues who have just received a very strong Ofsted report which judged them to be good in all areas. The Inspector noted that the nursery children are happy and highly motivated to learn, that they behave well and show kindness and consideration for others.

Many of the Easebourne Nursery children transition seamlessly into our Dragonflies class, which is literally next door. Over the last few weeks our Reception children have begun preparations to move up into Hedgehogs Class. They have had great fun replicating this change by putting their Home Corner up for sale: they’ve had large moving boxes delivered and pretended to be removals companies, heaving the (empty) boxes back and forth, whilst others have dressed up as estate agents and showed their friends around the house to see if they can make a sale!

Our Squirrels (year 2) had the amazing opportunity of working with local artist Sharon Hurst for a whole day, thanks to the Midhurst Arts

Do you have excellent Customer Service & Administration skills and experience?

Society. Sharon started by demonstrating, step by step, how to draw a seahorse and in the afternoon the children created their own weird creatures.

Our Rabbits Class visited Fishbourne Roman Palace bringing the learning they’ve done this term to life: having made their own mosaics in school, they explored the real thing alongside a range of different artefacts from Roman times. They learnt about the long history of the once glorious palace. They dressed up in togas, robes and tunics and some even got to be Roman royalty! Workshops included writing using clay tablets and a stylus, making mosaics using real Roman tesserae tiles from the excavation site and experiencing life in a Roman kitchen.

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

We are looking for a new colleague in a varied role to help run our successful operation.

• Communicating with customers by email and phone about their advertisements

• Helping to produce the magazines & website plus general administration.

• Part time 20 hours a week but may build to full time if you can help us grow

• Competitive salary and profit share

• You are happy to fit in with a small team, computer literate, well organised, have a confident telephone manner, take responsibility and are enthusiastic about giving excellent customer service.

Based in our Storrington office although some home working may be possible. Starts November. Please apply with your cv and salary expectation to jeff@sussexlocal.net

Applications close 19th September