Sussex Local Magazine - Findon APRIL 2023

HELLO!

Welcome to our April issue, and fingers crossed for some good weather over the Easter weekend, which is relatively early – Friday 7th to Monday 9th – this year. So why does Easter move around so much? It’s because Easter falls on the first Sunday following the full moon on or after the spring equinox, which is assumed to be 21st March (even though that itself can vary between 19th and 22nd March). Simple!

The Marathon Des Sables is a 250 kilometres race through the Moroccan Sahara over seven days where participants carry their own supplies – no this is not an April Fool... We speak to Sussex entrepreneur Simon Dent who is taking on this extreme challenge to raise money for two charities who provide sports coaching for disadvantaged children.

Also this month, if you have space in your garden or an allotment, why not “GYO” - grow your own veg? Andrew Staib gives ideas on what to plant, where and when. Also - in our Property section – are White walls still in fashion? There are plenty of events for all ages in our What’s On guide, plus our regular competitions and local news. Thanks for reading and supporting our advertisers. Until next time, Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month...

38 Property - Space to work from home

40 Property - Seller AppealWhite Walls

42 Early 20th Century cricket in Findon

42 Prize Crossword - Win a £25 voucher at The Seal

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- Lamb Lentil Cheese Patty

of King Charles III

46 Local council news

47 Findon Valley Residents Association

47 Business Directory 51

“April, dressed in all its trim, hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

What’s On - April/May 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 May events to be put on website - 4th April

CHARITY

16th Apr 3:00 PM Swimming Challenge for Keep Me

Breathing Help swim 2500 lengths Arundel Lido BN18 9JG Swimmers £15 / Spectators donation keepmebreathing.com

26th Apr 10:00 AM Andy's Angels Monthly Grief Play Café, supporting children and families through grief Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Free. Kayla Shepherd 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk andysangels.org.uk

28th Apr 7:30 PM Date2Donate - find love while spreading love Meet local singles and raise money Muchos Nachos Pub Chichester PO19 8HT £5 jovita.ivinskaite@act4africa.org 07515 597297 www.meetup.com/date2donate-findlove-while-spreading-love/events/291436383/

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

1st - 10th Apr 10:00 AM Easter egg hunt

Petworth House and Park GU28 9LR £3 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk 01734 220798 nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house

1st - 22nd Apr 10:00 AM Superworm Julia Donaldson's Superworm is at Wakehurst, Kew East Grinstead RH17 6TN 01444 894066 wakehurst@kew.org bit.ly/Superworm

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

1st Apr & 6th May 10:30 AM Parkinson's Support Group for sufferers and their families Washington Village Memorial Hall RH20 4AP £2 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com

3rd Apr & 1st May 8:00 PM Felpham Singles Social Club singles club for over 55's The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Free. 01243 821530 www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com

4th Apr 7:30 PM Pulborough Computer Club –How to Train a Pilot what is required to make a device to train pilots Pulborough Village Hall RH20 1LP Members £3 Guests £5 pcclub.org.uk 01798 872266 chrissie@wisborough.com

5th Apr 12:00 PM West Chiltington Probus Club lunch for retired professional or business men Roundabout Hotel RH20 2PF David 01798 812481 westchiltprobus@gmail.com

6th Apr & 4th May 6:45 PM Graphic novel book club Comic book club looking at adult graphic novels Private house Barnham PO22 0EF Free. paulw21erin@gmail.com

11th & 25th Apr 7:45 PM Grasshoppers Folk Dance Club Folk dancing St Lawrence Church Hall Goring by Sea BN12 4DG £2.50 Helen 01903 535366 hdoswell@googlemail.com

15th Apr 9:00 AM Ploughing Match & rural exhibition Vintage Tractors ploughing as they did in 1920-60 The Venue Woodmancote BN5 9BA £8 07767 621387 cebvintage@hotmail.co.uk

19th Apr 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills Women's Institute A complimentary visit to any upcoming meeting Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP Erika erikabrichta@hotmail.co.uk sullingtonwindmills.org

20th Apr 7:15 PM Worthing Speakers Club 10 year anniversary The Burlington Hotel Worthing BN11 3QL 18+ Lucinda worthingspeakers.club/ 07799 333267 worthingspeakers@gmail.com

22nd Apr 2:00 PM Storrington Bowling Club Lawn bowls Storrington Bowling Club RH20 4EE honsecstorringtonbc@gmail.com 01903 744809 www.storringtonbc.co.uk

28th Apr 7:30 PM PACT: Petworth Area Churches Together Spring Lecture How to reach those impacted by sexual exploitation St. Mary's Church Petworth GU28 0A 01798 342151 geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com www.petworthareachurchestogether.com

30th Apr 8:45 AM SADCASE Classic & Sportscar club breakfast and time admiring others cars

Pagham Beach Cafe Bognor Regis PO21 4SX

COMMUNITY

15th Apr 10:00 AM Billingshurst Macmillan Coffee Morning cakes, preserves, crafts, tombola and raffle Billingshurst Centre RH14 9EW 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

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17th Apr 6:30 PM Worthing Climate Engagement and Action XR Worthing all are welcome CREW

Worthing BN11 3AL xrworthing@protonmail.com

22nd Apr 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast - Community Event Simon Edwards talk on Christian Apologetics Chichester Park Hotel PO19 7QL

£10 immanuelchichester.com/community/mens -breakfast 07813 024585

7th May 1:00 PM The Big Coronation Lunch in Westergate Bank Holiday/Coronation lunch

Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre PO20

3YA Katherine k.jarman@aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk www.aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk/coronationlunch

COURSES & TUITION

1st Apr 9:30 AM Artists Wildlife Painting Workshop introduction to watercolour painting RSPB Pagham Harbour PO20 7NE £35/ member £28 01243

641508 events.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour

23rd Apr & 3rd May 8:30 AM Birdsong masterclass Get to grips with The Warblers RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 members / £25.50 Non-members 01798

875851 events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

EXHIBITIONS

1st & 2nd Apr 10:00 AM Birds & Beasts: The Wild Escape prints and drawings of birds and beasts Pallant House Gallery PO19 1TJ 01234 774557 info@pallant.org.uk pallant.org.uk/

1st & 2nd Apr 10:00 AM The Sussex Guild

Contemporary Craft Show The Sussex Guild exhibition The Henfield Hall BN5 9DB £3 01273 479565 thesussexguild.co.uk/sussex-guildevents/henfield-contemporary-show/

1st Apr - 31st May 10:00 AM ‘The Magic of Middle-earth’ exhibition dedicated to the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien The Novium Museum PO19 1QH £4 adult/£12 family/£2.50 child thenovium.org

1st Apr - 5th May 10:00 AM Arundel Museum

Exhibition: Ralph Ellis - Artist and Inn Sign Designer Arundel Museum BN18 9PA £4.50

£3.50 office@arundelmuseum.org 01903

885866 www.arundelmuseum.org

4th - 8th Apr 10:00 AM Mark Munroe-Preston

“Treescapes” exhibition Colonnade House BN11

3DH colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/mark-munroe

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6th - 24th Apr 10:00 AM A Sussex Inheritance

Art exhibition featuring father and son duo, The Old Workshop cafe Storrington RH20 4AE Free. 01903 745754 www.sullingtonmanorfarm.co.uk

11th - 15th Apr 10:00 AM Rosemary Jones: Fabric Printing with Linoblocks linocut printmaking Colonnade House BN11 3DH Paula paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/

12th - 14th May 6:00 PM Sussex Art Fair 2023 the works of 90 exhibitors with artwork for purchase Goodwood Racecourse PO18 0PS £6 01243 551861 fraser@sussexartfair.co.uk

22nd & 29th Apr 10:30 AM Seaside Open Studios Artists at work in studios painting, sculpting etc. The Barn Flansham PO22 8NJ Free 07743 507551 smoart@btinternet.com www.sussexartfair.co.uk

25th - 30th Apr 10:00 AM Hattie Lockhart-Smith exhibition The Ups on the Downs mixed media work Colonnade House BN11 3DH 01903 221142 colonnadehouse.co.uk

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

2nd & 16th Apr, 7th & 14th May 2:30 PM High Salvington Windmill Open Afternoon open for tours, teas, and refreshments High Salvington Windmill BN13 3AT £1 / £1 for a tour 07799 333267 highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

7th - 9th Apr 10:00 AM Arundel Castle Medieval Festival Travel back to 1216 Arundel Castle BN18 9AB £25/Child £11 01903 882173 visits@arundelcastle.org www.arundelcastle.org

22nd & 23rd Apr

9:00 AM Spring Live! 2023 The South of England Agricultural Society two-day event South of England

Showground Ardingly RH17 6TH £13 01444 892700 seas.org.uk

7th May 2:00 PM King's Coronation Event A Family Fun Afternoon to celebrate King Charles lll’s Coronation Storrington Recreation Ground RH20 4BG 01903 746547 clerk@storringtonpc.gov.uk www.storrington-pc.gov.uk

14th May 2:30 PM National Mills Weekend Open Day High Salvington Windmill BN13 3AT open for National Mills Weekend £1 Lucinda lucindafbrooks@outlook.com highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

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FAYRES, FETES

29th Apr 10:00 AM Pre-school Spring Fayre

Fundraiser Thakeham Pre-school RH20 3GW 01798 817437 thakehampreschool.uk.com thakehampreschoolcommittee@outlook.com

14th May 10:00 AM The Barnham Bark Fest 10th Anniversary Art, Crafts, Dog Show and Family Day Barnham Community Hall PO22 0AY 01903 785166 pawspetpantry.co.uk

FILM

12th Apr 7:30 PM Rotary Storrington Film NightMrs Harris Goes to Paris Starring Lesley Manville Bar + Raffle Sullington Village Hall RH20 3PP £5 Ken 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com

24th Apr 7:30 PM Pulborough Film Night A Man

Called Otto 2022 Drama/Comedy staring Tom

Hanks Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF 7 Terri 01798 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

GARDENS & HORTICULTURE

1st Apr - 13th May 10:00 AM Arundel Castle's Tulip Festival Arundel Castle BN18 9AB £14 / child £6.50 01903 882173 arundelcastle.org

8th Apr 2:00 PM Findon Village Gardens

Association Spring Flower Show Findon Village Hall BN14 0TA Sally sal.evans105@gmail.com

10th Apr 10:30 AM Garden open at The Old Vicarage Washington open for the National Garden Scheme. The Old Vicarage RH20 4AS £7 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

11th Apr 2:00 PM The garden at Peelers

Retreat, Arundel open for the National Garden Scheme Peelers Retreat Arundel BN18 9EX £5 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

12th Apr 7:15 PM West Chiltington Horticultural Society talk Gardening to save time West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £3 visitors 07792 817399 westchilthortsoc.wordpress.com

16th Apr 2:00 PM Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers Garden open for the NGS Newtimber Place Hassocks BN6 9BU £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

18th Apr 2:00 PM Swathes of daffodils and magnificent views in Bignor Park Trees, shrubs and wildflower areas open for the National Garden Scheme Bignor Park Pulborough RH20 1HG £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk More

19th & 26th Apr, 3rd & 10th May 2:00 PM The stunning gardens at Fittleworth House open for the National Garden Scheme Fittleworth House RH20 1JH £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

22nd Apr 11:00 AM The garden at Warnham Park, Horsham open for The National Garden Scheme Warnham Park Horsham RH12 3RP £6 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

23rd Apr 10:00 AM Arundel Castle's Plant Fairs range of locally grown and unusual plants

Arundel Castle BN18 9AB £14 / £5 Plant Fair tickets 01903 882173 www.arundelcastle.org

23rd Apr 2:00 PM Manor of Dean, Petworth open for the National Garden Scheme The Manor of Dean Petworth GU28 9AP £5 ngs.org.uk hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

30th Apr 10:30 AM The Hidden Garden, a community garden in Selsey, open for the National Garden Scheme The Hidden Garden PO20 9EH £5 01483 211535 ngs.org.uk

30th Apr 11:00 AM The beautiful garden at Denmans Garden open for the National Garden Scheme Denmans Garden Fontwell BN18 0SU £9 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

30th Apr 12:00 PM The garden at Stanley Farm

Liphook open for the NGS Stanley Farm Liphook GU30 7LW £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

30th Apr 2:00 PM Fittleworth Garden Trail

Fittleworth Village Open Gardens Fittleworth Garden Trail RH20 1JB £7 Charles 01798 865202 charles.pymble@gmail.com

1st - 21st May 9:00 AM Arundel Castle's 2023

Allium Extravaganza Arundel Castle BN18 9AB £14 £6.50 (under 5s go free) 01903 882173 visits@arundelcastle.org www.arundelcastle.org

10th & 13th May 11:00 AM Beautiful garden open at Cookscroft Earnley NGS Spring opening gardens ngs.org.uk/west-sussex-spring-gardens/ Cookscroft Chichester PO20 7JG £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

14th May 1:00 PM Visit the garden at Hammerwood House, Iping terrace surrounded by tulips and iris Hammerwood House Midhurst GU29 0PF £6 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

14th May 2:00 PM Lavant Horticultural Society Plant Sale Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0BA Free. Susan J Jackson suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk

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14th May 2:00 PM The National Garden Scheme: Champs Hill Coldwaltham Far-reaching views across to South Downs Champs Hill Pulborough RH20 1LY £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

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

MUSIC

1st Apr 7:30 PM Classical guitar concert featuring Serenata Guitar Trio A chance to hear three classical-Spanish guitars Regis School of Music PO21 1ER £15 / Members £10 01243

866462 recital@tiscali.co.uk westsussexguitar.org

1st Apr 7:30 PM Music for Passiontide baroque music, featuring Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield RH17 5JZ £15 / Child £5 Martin sussexstring4tet@btinternet.com sussexstringquartet.com

2nd Apr 3:00 PM Maya Irgalina at The International Interview Concerts

@rtsspaces@sionschool Worthing BN11 4BL £14 / £2 facebook.com/TheInterviewConcerts interviewconcerts@gmail.com

14th Apr 7:00 PM Taylor Maid Concert

Storrington & Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £13 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com/

15th Apr 7:00 PM The Leconfield Singers 10th Anniversary Spring Concert choral music concert with orchestra and soloists Arundel Cathedral BN18 9AY £15-30 info@leconfieldsingers.co.uk www.leconfieldsingers.co.uk/events

20th Apr 7:30 PM Evening of Dixieland and Traditional Jazz with the Featherstone Jazz Five DRNK Coffee House, Lancing Manor Leisure Estate BN15 0PH Derek 01903 249900 dglittle@ntlworld.com

22nd Apr 6:00 PM St

George's Eve Piano Recital by Vasilis Rakitzis

St George's Church Trotton GU31 5EN £12

Amanda amandatownshend@gmail.com

SALES & MARKETS

1st Apr 10:00 AM Cinnamon Trust Easter Fair cafe, gifts and goodies Findon Village Hall BN14 OTA £3 Maggie Martin 07544 572702 maggiemartin8@googlemail.com

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15th Apr 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

15th Apr 10:15 AM Junktique, Collectables & Clutter Sale Indoor sale of a range of items West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £1 Carol 01798 813608 / Brenda 01798 813712 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com

22nd Apr 9:00 AM Pulborough Farmers Market Eggs, bread, home made cakes, crafts plus cafe Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF Terri Ashpool 01798 848039 terriashpool@uwclub.net

29th Apr 9:30 AM Cheeki Monkeys Big Baby & Childrens market Buy or sell toys, equipment or clothes The Shoreham Centre BN43 5WU £1.50 www.facebook.com/Cheeki-Monkeys-BrightonBN2-and-Shoreham-by-Sea-107135655022217

7th May 9:00 AM Annual Sussex Car and Motorcycle Jumble Stalls and Vintage/Classic Cars display Worthing Rugby Club BN16 4AX £2 07760 793912 sheilahall22@hotmail.com

Every Fri 9:45 AM Storrington Community Market cakes, biscuits, preserves, eggs, fruit, & veg Katie 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com

SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT

1st Apr 7:00 PM 80s night in aid of Wolfram Syndrome charity event with 80's electro pop from Synthony 101 The Factory Live BN14 8BX £15 Tracy admin@wolframsyndrome.co.uk www.wolframsyndrome.co.uk

21st Apr 7:30 PM Murder, Mystery and Mayhem – a Forensic Fundraiser with 4Sight Vision Support with a meal Church of the Good Shepherd Shoreham BN43 5LF £15 01243 828555 www.4sight.org.uk/murder-mystery-23/ fundraising@4sight.org.uk

SPIRITUALIST

28th Apr 7:00 PM Angel in Blue Monthly Medium Event Different medium each month Storrington Village Hall RH16 8DZ £6 07713 769978 vharber@btinternet.com

TALKS

4th Apr 2:00 PM Arts Society West Sussex Talk on life and times of ‘Charlemagne’ Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1EJ Guests £7 01903 411086 westsussex@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietywestsussex.org

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4th Apr 7:30 PM Heads to Tails talk by ex primary school headteacher Storrington Museum RH20

4LL £8 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com

4th Apr 7:30 PM A talk on Georg Jensen, Danish Silversmith Field Place Worthing BN13 1NP

£7.50 worthingantiqueclub.com 07984 403890 worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk

5th Apr 10:00 AM

Reading old handwriting get started with family and history research West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD

£7.50 / £6.50 members westsussex.gov.uk/ro

01243 753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

5th Apr 2:00 PM Rudyard Kipling - Travels in Rajasthan by Elizabeth Merry Boxgrove Village

Hall PO18 OEE £8 visitors, £2 students 023 9241 3664 infochichesterlitsoc@gmail.com www.chichesterliterarysociety.org

5th Apr 5:00 PM Fear, Fantasy and the Catholic Past in Sussex 19th-Century Sussex Oxfam

Bookshop Chichester PO19 6PE £5 01243 816235 m.leeson@chi.ac.uk oxfam.org.uk/ shops/oxfam-bookshop-chichester

12th Apr 7:30 AM Lavant Horticultural Society

Talk by Steve Edney Lavant Memorial Hall PO18 0PA Non-members £3 Susan 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk

15th - 19th Apr 10:00 AM Art workshop and book signing raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support Hobbycraft, Haskins Garden Centre BN16 4BD Christine cforbesweb@gmail.com

17th Apr 10:00 AM The Arts Society SteyningApril Talk Pop Art and Consumer Culture The Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ £10 visitors steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk

18th Apr 2:00 PM Sussex industrial history in Midhurst: A different perspective Talk by Dr Geoffrey Mead Methodist Church Hall Midhurst GU29 9DU £2 members, £3 visitors Carol 01730 816101 midhurstu3a@gmail.com www.u3asites.org.uk/midhurst

25th Apr 7:00 PM Building-by-the-Sea An architectural history of the seaside West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £8 / £5 online record.office@westsussex.gov.uk 01243 753602 westsussex.gov.uk/ro

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Expert advice on paying for care

Long-term care in your own home or in a residential care home is expensive, but with expert advice from independent financial specialists, Carewise can help you to make informed decisions on choosing and paying for the right care.

The Carewise care fees specialists are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and members of the Society of Later Life Advisers, so you can have peace of mind when discussing your finances.

Contact Carewise to find out how you could benefit.

26th Apr 7:15 PM An evening with my father's (Derek Cross) slides London Midland Railway journey 19581968 Bassil Shippam Centre PO19 7LG £3 07403 885061 rcts.org.uk/branches/branch-chr-chichester

27th Apr 6:00 PM A History of Cataract Surgery

cataract surgery and lens technology development Bassil Shippam Centre PO19 7LG booking@talksatsix.co.uk talksatsix.co.uk

2nd May 7:30 PM A Talk by Lars Tharp (BBC's Antique Roadshow) Field Place Worthing BN13 1NP £7.50 worthingantiqueclub.com 07984 403890 worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk

3rd May 10:00 AM Old photographs: how to identify, date and care for them get started with family and history research West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £7.50/£6.50 members 01243 753602 www.westsussex.gov.uk

10th May 5:30 PM ‘Romantic Venice’, Dr Miles Leeson Oxfam Bookshop Chichester PO19 1HS £5 m.leeson@chi.ac.uk oxfam.org.uk/shops/ oxfam-bookshop-chichester/ 01243 816235

THEATRE

26th - 29th Apr 7:30 PM The Thrill Of Love by Amanda Whittington story of the last women to be hung in Britain Barn Theatre Southwick BN42 4TE £12 info@southwickplayers.org.uk 0333 666 3366 www.southwickplayers.org.uk

28th Apr - 20th May 10:18 AM The Vortex a troubled mother and son in the 1920s.

Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk cft.org.uk

WALKS

7th, 10th & 22nd Apr & 6th May 10:30 AM Reptile safari at RSPB Pulborough Brooks WF17 0EE £12.50 members / £15.50 for non-members lydia.fletcher@rspb.org.uk 01798 875851 events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

14 May 1:00 PM Arundel Castle Park Walk

Arundel Castle Estate Park BN18 9AU £5 £2 The Sussex Snowdrop Trust 01243 572433 www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com

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Sussex Snippets

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Listen out for the jungle drums this Easter and swing into action with exciting activities for children at West Sussex Libraries during the school holidays. Pop into your local library for more details or search for them on Facebook or Twitter. From Baby Rhyme Time and Story Times to Knit and Natter and Board Games there’s something for all ages at libraries. You can find more details on www.arena.westsussex.gov.uk/events.

A new scheme providing young people leaving care with a safe home and support to live independently has been launched by West Sussex County Council. The first West Sussex House Project will bring together groups of young people up to the age of 25 who are moving out of care and into adulthood. A dedicated hub has been created in Crawley where professionals will teach them a range of life skills, from cooking to money management, to creative projects such as how to make furniture and renovate a house. More at www.thehouseproject.org or call 01270 215888. Members of the West Sussex County Council’s Youth Cabinet heard about the work the council is doing to support those in financial hardship, including:

• Providing supermarket food vouchers during school holidays for all West Sussex children who receive free school meals

• The library service handing out 2,000 essential toiletry packs for those in most need

• Offering free study spaces for young people to use in libraries

• The continued support provided by the County Council’s Community Hub

• Additional work to explore support for period poverty, the re-distribution of food through food hubs and exploring ways for school uniforms to be recycled.

West Sussex has a higher-than -average percentage of people aged over 50, with this figure set to increase further in the coming years. The county council has plenty of guidance available such as Connect to Support, for anyone looking to maintain their independence; Carewise Care Funding free consultations. Search for Care Guide at www.westsussex.gov.uk.

Adults across West Sussex who want to improve their numeracy skills can sign up for free courses and activities with West Sussex County Council. The Multiply programme is available to adults, aged 19+ who do not already have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths or equivalent. Visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/multiplyprogramme A former Southdown Motor Services bus will soon be joining the collection at Amberley Museum. UF 4813 dates from 1929 and has been a regular sight on the roads of Hampshire and Sussex for many years as well as a regular visitor to events and rallies in the south of England, including the Goodwood Revival meeting. The National Garden Scheme is gearing up for a busy time this Spring with plenty of glorious displays of daffodils in store including those at at Bignor Park RH20 1HG and The Manor of Dean GU28 9AP, amongst many others. You can also enjoy an exclusive garden visit to those private owners participating in the “By Arrangement” scheme. Every penny raised is donated to charities, including Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support. We publish lots of options both on our website and in the What’s On pages of the magazine, or view and bookatwww.ngs.org.uk.

Photo ID to vote on 4th May

The government has brought in new legislation which means you now need to show photo ID when voting at polling stations. If you do not have correct ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate online, or by filling out a paper application form to be submitted to your council.

Residents must already be registered to vote to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, and the deadline to submit an application in time for the 4th May local elections is 25th April before 5pm. www.electoralcommission.org.uk

Charity & Community News

A27 minor improvements instead of bypass?

National Highways has earmarked £20 million to make improvements to the A27 between Worthing and Lancing. These are smaller changes rather than the larger bypass schemes which have been previously discussed since 1992. There are three options which were put to public consultation in February and March:

• Widen access to Offington Corner and Grove Lodge roundabouts and new traffic lights being installed. Vehicles currently using Goodwood Road would have to access the A27 using Offington Lane instead.

• Widening of the A27 at Lyons Way with a new westbound lane for those turning into Sompting Road, which would be converted into a one -way northbound road to the north of the A27. Access to the A27 from Hadley Avenue would stop, while Upper Brighton Road through Sompting village would be converted into a one-way eastbound road.

• The third option also includes widening the A27 eastbound at Busticle Lane with three lanes in both directions. Access onto the A27 from Hillbarn Parade would be closed. However, Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council have told National Highways none of the options will solve the issues. Adur leader Cllr Neil Parkin and Worthing leader Cllr Dr Beccy Cooper have urged National Highways to rethink its plans, call them “a drop in the ocean”; plus asking them to consider viable alternatives to car journeys.

National Highways say the improvement work could begin in 2025 and be complete by 2027. You can follow the whole story and register for updates by visiting the National highways website at www.nationalhighways.co.uk.

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You can browse and shop, explore the grounds, eat and relax. All in the peaceful surroundings away from the hustle and bustle.

A27 at Worthing - a 30 year saga

Charity & Community News

Kayla’s award follows charity launch

Kayla Shepherd from Worthing has won the Business Mum of the Year award at the 2022 virtual Women’s Business Club Awards. Kayla is a mum-of-one who set up charity Andy’s Angels in 2021 in memory of her late husband who died suddenly in 2017. While supporting her daughter, Millie, throughout the aftermath Kayla realised there wasn’t much support for children who were grieving a loss. With the help of experienced volunteers, Kayla and Millie host play cafes for families who are going through their own journeys of grief. www.andysangels.org.uk.

Worthing music charity offers free sessions

AudioActive is a Worthing-based charity providing music projects for young people aged 12-25 across Sussex. The sessions range from workshops on music production, together with rap and lyric-writing, and are completely free of charge.

A live session featuring both established and emerging artists, including Dr Syntax, CMPND, Hatter, Gi3mo & Skii is on Friday 7th April in the charity’s own performance rooms in Worthing. Tickets are available free of charge. The event will also include a section called “Room to Rant” which features performances from workshop participants from across Sussex. A prominent patron of the charity is Sussex born recording artist Rag’n’Bone Man. More details from www.audioactive.org.uk

Living roof taxi shelter for Chapel Road

A bright new taxi shelter which is set to accommodate passing pollinators (as well as waiting passengers) has been installed in Worthing town centre.

Audio Active in action!

The living roof taxi stand

Sussex Walks - April/May 2023 2023

These walks are supported by The Ramblers and are led by an experienced Ramblers Wellbeing Walk leader, along tried-and-tested routes. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. There is no need to book, unless indicated below. Full programme of walks available on www.ramblers.org.uk

Thurs 6th 10:30 Chantry Post & Harrow Hill

miles

Walk south over the Downs, circle around Harrow Hill & make our way back to the top of the hill on the South Downs Way

Meet: Car park

Sun 9th 9:30 Kingley Vale and Stansted

Via Kingley Vale, Stoughton Down, Watergate.

Meet: Park in layby on Monks Hill by recreation ground, PO10 8SZ. John P 01329 833975

Sun 16th 10:00 Stedham, Iping Godalming & Haslemere

Stedham village, Stedham Mill, Woodgate Farm, New Lipchis Way, Iping

miles

Meet: Stedham, north side of A272 at junction with Stedham, GU29 0NG. Ann H 07500 415258

Mon 17th 10.30 Wild Park circular

A leisurely walk through Coldean Wood and Stanmer Park

Meet: Entrance to Wild Park, Lewes Road, BN1 9JG. Mike B 07407 694400

Weds 19th 10:00 Bluebell Walk

Bluebell walk, fields and woodland a flat walk with some stiles.

miles

Meet: car park opposite large metal barn on Water Lane Wiston, BN44 3DX. Ges 07832 253486

Thurs 20th 10:00 Shoreham and the River Adur

Please bring a picnic. Please message the leader 6 days before to book place

Meet: Adur Outdoor activities centre car park, BN43 5LT. Anne W 07731 660285

Sun 23rd 10:30 West Grinstead

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Walk via Downslink: West Grinstead Church; Kneep Castle; Shipley; Dragons Green. Dogs Welcome

Meet: West Grinstead Old Railway Station, RH13 8LY. Mike C 07710 242713

Weds 26th 10:00

Bluebells

Baldwins Knob, Drungewick Hill Farm, Malhamashfold Copse, Brewhurst Farm

Meet: Loxwood - Onslow Arms PH. Cynthia 07986 632396

Thurs 27th 9:30

A fairly hilly walk offers both open downland and chalk woods and a good chance of bluebells

Bring a snack/drink for on route. No toilets till end with a pub finish.

Meet: The Swan Public House, BN1 9PD. Peter H 07908 831265 Sunday

Via Monarchs Way & Walderton. One hill. Picnic lunch

Meet: Nature Reserve car park. PO18 9BE. John 07709 732990

Weds 3rd May 10:00

the foot of the Downs

Bigenor Farm, Burton Mill Pond, Barlavington, Sutton, Bignor Park, Coates Common

Meet: Hesworth Common CP - Fittleworth, RH20 1HL. Margaret or John 07747 317900

Thurs 4th May 10:30

circular

This mainly flat walk through woodland offers a good chance of seeing bluebells/wood anemones

Meet: Dover Lane Car park, BN18 9PX Liz 07866 052070

Spring clean your car!

Driveway Detailing Warrior a Money-Saving Guide to Car Detailing

Whilst we all dream of driving around in an immaculately clean car, sometimes life just gets in the way, or the costs to get the professionals in are too prohibitive. Written to enable us all to reconnect with the pleasure and pride that comes from a car that looks like it’s just driven off the sales forecourt, Driveway Detailing Warrior finds the author generously sharing his top ten money saving, technically accurate and inspirational detailing projects, along with sage advice and entertaining anecdotes that will put a smile on the face of every petrolhead.

Informative, entertaining and with its contents even more pertinent as we lurch further into this cost-of-living crisis.

About the author

Known for his home detailing blog drivewaydetailing-warrior.com S.L. Lucas is a blogging

champion in the home detailing community. A published writer for the local press as well as a Porsche monthly magazine, he has bought, sold, detailed, cherished and spiritedly driven different Porsche models since 2002. He lives in Brighton with his wife and continues to detail and enjoy his current cherished Porsche Cayman 987.2 around the B roads of Sussex.

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Role & purpose of a Will Executor

By Will Writer Emma Cohen MIPW

There are many ways to write your Will these days, some choose to use solicitors, others opt for using a professionally qualified Will Writer and some will pop online and use a generic service provider. I suppose the biggest difference between all the options is the service and what you understand at the end of the process.

What is an Executor of a Will?

The question about Executors is probably one of the most frequently asked in my client meetings. It’s one of those subjects shrouded in mystery and can be quite daunting for someone who doesn’t have an understanding of the legal system in England. So, I thought it would be helpful to just outline a few of the key points.

To put it simply, an Executor is a person named in the Will, who is legally responsible to carry out the provisions of the will in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.

What happens when you’re an Executor of a Will?

As an Executor, you're legally responsible for all

the money, property and possessions of the deceased otherwise known as the 'estate's assets'. This remains your responsibility until the date the estate has been settled which may include obtaining a grant of probate.

How many Executors can I have?

It’s normal for a couple drafting mirror Wills to serve as the Executor to one another, however on second death, it’s common to appoint more than one executor. For example, many parents tend to choose their adult children.

Can anyone override an Executor of a Will?

In simple terms, no. The named executor is responsible for carrying out the wishes outlined in your Will. Wills can be contested under certain grounds but that is a very different subject and probably something for another day.

We are always on hand to answer any specific questions regarding Wills and Estate Planning. Get in touch with me on 01903 821010 or email emma.cohen@nsure.co.uk

Enjoying meals helps dementia sufferers

“Routine is important” says Sally from Heaton House

Tailoring to residents’ tastes

Worthing dementia care home, Heaton House, prides itself on providing freshly cooked seasonal meals tailored to individual residents’ tastes.

The menu at Heaton House changes weekly and is cooked in the kitchen by their chef. Recipes reflect the time of year with seasonal produce and sometimes residents’ home-grown herbs.

Choices on offer always include residents’ favourites, and staff ensure that all residents' likes and dislikes are considered so the menu reflects everyone’s tastes and dietary requirements.

Routine is important

Not only is the fresh food at Heaton House delicious, it’s also healthy and nutritious. Routine is important with Dementia as it allows the person to know what to expect and helps them remain as independent as possible. All residents are encouraged to enjoy three meals a day at set times so they become familiar with the structure of the day. Although, of course, meal times can

work around residents’ commitments and if they wish to eat at a different time.

Keeping food positive

While good food is enjoyed by most, not eating enough of it is a common problem among the elderly. So making sure that mealtimes are enjoyable is important. The openplan dining room has views of the garden through the picture window making it a pleasant and social space to spend time.

To ensure food remains a positive thing at Heaton House, ‘Foods From Around The World’ days are held to celebrate foods from different countries. Including a Foods From India Day, Foods From Italy Day and a Food From China Day.

To find out more or to arrange a visit, call 01903 700251 and ask for Sally or Sue.

Heaton House

Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear

A thrilling final Sherlock Holmes novel brought to life

secret society and the sinister work of one Professor Moriarty.

Crammed full of adventure, mystery and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions. Don’t miss Blackeyed Theatre’s stunning production Sherlock Holmes: The Valley Of Fear.

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Are all your (Easter) eggs in one basket? Investment Portfolios by Oliver Suter DipPFS, financial adviser

The easter bunny dates back to 17th century Germany. This rabbit, called "Oschter Haws," or Easter hare, was believed to lay a nest of colourful eggs for well-behaved children. In an ambitious attempt to link folklore with finance, lets explain the benefits of diversification.

If the easter bunny fell whilst carrying his eggs in one basket, he would have many upset children and a big mess to clear up. If he put the eggs in different baskets, one fall wouldn’t be as disastrous.

The same can be said when looking at investment portfolios. If you invested into one company’s stock and it plunged, you'd lose some if not all your money. If you had spread the investment across multiple companies, a fall in the value of one wouldn’t be as disastrous.

Spreading investment across different asset classes can reduce volatility and improve long term performance. Looking to diversify, please get in touch.

Investors should remember that the value of an investment and the income received from an

investment can go down as well as up, and they may not get back the amount they invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of

‘Investment Solutions’ is the trading name of Investment Solutions Wealth Management Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Sussex entrepreneur running to raise funds

Helping disadvantged young people succeed through sport

Entrepreneur, keen runner and Firle resident Simon Dent loves a challenge and this year he is facing possibly the ultimate runner’s challenge, racing in the 37th edition of the Marathon Des Sables - ‘The toughest foot race on earth.’ This April, Simon is running to raise funds for two charities close to his heart - Dallaglio Rugby Works and Greenhouse Sports, with sponsorship from Bol, Veloforte and Tracksmith. Both charities provide sports coaching and opportunities to children who otherwise wouldn’t have such access. ”These are two charities who I connect deeply with as they use the power of sport to support some of the UK's most disadvantaged young people and give them the life skills to equip them to succeed in society. “Both charities give young people an opportunity to participate in sports, receive mentoring and improve physical wellbeing.” Simon hopes to raise £20,000, “We are presently at £7k [Feb 2023], which is incredible but I hope that the word is starting to spread.”

Pivoting from Lawyer to Nightclub Promoter to Talent Management

Simon began his professional life as a lawyer, but after around five years of what he describes as, ”Trying to enjoy his legal career,” he realised that the law wasn’t for him. “I gave up and fell into promoting nightclubs in London; a random pivot but one that worked out very well.” It was in the VIP rooms of London clubs that Simon started to meet a lot of high profile professional rugby players and footballers. “After a year or so I became close to a number and even shared flats with a few. It wasn’t long before I was being asked to provide legal advice for them and the rest is history.” This was, he says, a time twenty years ago when agents weren’t that common, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

Over the past twenty years, Simon built his own management business that was acquired by Inter Talent Group, with whom Simon worked for around three years, before founding a creative agency called Dark Horses, also operating in the sports area. “Dark Horses had some phenomenal growth between 2016-2020 so I really only had

time to manage Chris Kamara.” He stepped down as the agency’s MD in 2020, to launch his present agency HERO, although he remains a shareholder of Dark Horses. Over the years his clients have included Jimmy Bullard, Vinnie Jones, Martin Offiah, John Barnes and Chris Kamara, to name just a few.

Clients who are big on giving back and have regular charity commitments

When Simon describes a day at HERO, it’s easy to see why the life of a lawyer wasn’t the life for him. “At HERO my days really vary. One day I can be negotiating a Masked Singer contract for Chris Kamara, the next I could be in Cardiff with Warren Gatland, the Head Coach of Wales rugby. At the moment I would say 50 percent of my clients work is in broadcast, 25 percent in brand work and 25 percent in events. I love the variety and being a sports nut, it never really feels like work!”

Similarly, HERO has a broad range of clients, who are, Simon says, now mostly retired from professional sport. “As soon as players retire, we help manage the transition into retirement. This is very often hard for players, we aim to make the journey easier and the next chapter an exciting one. We’ll also look at brand endorsement opportunities, broadcast, podcasts and where applicable events and speaking engagements.”

“We always ensure that no stones are left unturned for our clients and developing a close relationship with all of them is key.”

When I ask if there is a common characteristic amongst his client group, Simon is in no doubt, “ I want to work with people who understand the responsibilities that they hold in having such big platforms. All of my clients are big on giving back and have regular charity commitments. The name HERO was born out of this ideology.”

Marathon Des Sables – 250 kilometres through the Moroccan Sahara over seven days

Simon tells me that he started running in 2013, “I’m not really sure why but it definitely helped with my mental health.” At that time he was running once a week on a Sunday evening, but gradually running took hold and in 2014 he ran his first marathon, in London, and raised for funds for the Chickenshed theatre company. Since then, he has run eight marathons, ten ultra marathons and numerous halves and 10ks.

“I’ve really enjoyed the training and the process and in recent years I have really got into fundraising,” and “Having raised close to £150,000 now for various charities with my running buddy Jamie

The 250 kilometres of the race is split into six stages over seven days and, in addition to the distance challenge, competitors have to face the rough Saharan terrain, endure extreme heat and including 28,000

He is, Simon believes, in a good place to tackle the challenge: “2022 was by far my biggest

Peacock, I decided I wanted to take on the Mara-

year as a runner as I finally conquered a sub 3 marathon and completed my first 100 miler. ‘The toughest foot race on earth’ felt like the next step. “I’ve been training for six months now … As I said earlier, I love the discipline and process so it’s not a problem.” Fortunately, Simon explains, “ I’ve got a wonderful, understanding wife who lets me train whenever I want. Without her support it just wouldn’t be possible.”

Despite feeling confident about the race, Simons admits that it is difficult to know what to expect under the Saharan sun. “it’s very difficult to train in conditions that replicate the Sahara. Essentially, we will be running six marathons in six days and carrying all of our kit. I’ve been training with a weighted back pack but I’m running on mud and roads not Saharan sand!”

Blessed to live and train on the South Downs way Simon and his family moved down to Sussex from London, two years ago and his training routes now “Either involve a loop via Alfriston, Seaford and Southease, which is around 23 miles, or the more regular route to Wilmington and back … My running has improved significantly by having such beauty on my doorstep. I’m regularly blown away by the nature and scenery.”

“The Marathon des Sables is a huge challenge but being able to compete is also a privilege. People around the world are faced with tougher tests on a daily basis which really helps me put it into perspective. Ultimately, I’m just keen to raise as much money for these two wonderful charities and the remarkable work that they do and hopefully, in the process of doing so – help myself become a better human being.”

Contact:

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"Minimum effective dose"

By Heather Smith

‘Minimum effective dose’ can sound like a bad thing, but I think it might be the only correct answer when it comes to nutrition and exercise. Two ways to approach losing a few pounds

First, imagine you reduce your caloric intake by the least amount necessary to see the weight start to shift. You’re on the right path! When the scales stop moving you can adapt and move forward again. Likewise, with your exercise plan. Imagine you think things through and realise you can manage two short workouts each week. By following this, your workouts are likely to happen, your fitness will steadily improve and you’ll reach your goal of a regular exercise routine.

Now imagine instead of taking this minimum effective dose approach, you reduce your caloric intake to the minimum you can eat. Again, you will

see the scales shift (perhaps more so). But, when the scales stop moving, what happens? You’re already eating the least you can. Your metabolism will adapt to your intake so if you eat a little more sometimes, it’s going to stick to you like glue. (There is way out of this, I can share another article if you get in touch). Likewise, with your exercise plan, what if you forget about your busy life and decide that because an expert says a certain exercise program is better, you should sign yourself up. In this scenario, it is easier to allow things that happen in life to push you off track. By doing more than you need to see the changes you want, you’re adding more load to your body, your stress hormones are released more often, you’re less resilient to general life stress, and you’re probably increasing risk of injury too.

It is human to think that some is good and therefore more is better. Instead, understand there is no extra benefit in working harder than needed, and working harder likely means a harder time.

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The Inflation Garden

In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew

of Glorious Gardens

With the cost of food rising, and shortages of imported fruit and vegetables, you can think about increasing your own productivity. The food will taste better, have no air miles and you can join a horticultural society to swap surplus food. Now is the best time for sowing your seeds directly into your veg beds. If you haven ’t already done so you can dig in some well-rotted manure into your beds, making sure you’ve dug it nice and deep, and sprinkle some fertilizer and potash onto the soil and then gentle rake it in. Not too much or your little seeds may burn when they are first put in.

You can put in leeks and parsnips, spinach, peas and brassicas directly outdoor. If you don’t have a lot of greenhouse or indoor space, you can wait till May and June and buy plug plants that have already been grown on from seed. If you have a greenhouse, you can start your tomatoes, chillies, aubergines and peppers. This gives them enough time to grow before you consider planting them outdoors.

Before you begin you can think about the structure of your area. At Glorious Gardens we will always put most of our design energy into creating clean, often formal shapes of raised beds and paths before we think of what vegetables we will plant or what combinations to use.

Fruit trees are considered a structural plant as they take up particular spaces and offer a relatively unchanging shape.

Fruit

April is your last chance for planting new, barerooted apple and pear trees, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and hybrid berries, as well as gooseberry and currant bushes. By May it will be too late for any but container-grown plants. You can also consider buying small espalier fruit trees to create borders.

Nuts

A walnut will get big so it is a beautiful tree for the back of large gardens, but you can buy small hazelnut trees that only get to three metres so you can make your own Nutella, no excuse.

Staib

Believe it or not there is also a dwarf sweet chestnut that only gets to 3-6 metres in height.

Strawberries

Plant out ready-bought, cold-stored runners, as soon as they become available; they will crop in their first year. If you can grow them in pots or hanging baskets that will reduce slug damage. If you have them from last year, you can plant the little runners separately.

Herbs

Towards the end of this month, sow seeds of herbs such as chives, coriander, dill, fennel, oregano, and parsley that can tolerate low temperatures, but cover with fleece at night if frost is forecast. Curly parsley in particular is an amazing plant and these days, with warmer winters, can be grown as a lovely front of border evergreen. In addition, begin planting out any young, ready-to-plant specimens of hardy herbs you’ve bought from your local garden centre or nurseries – mint, rosemary, and thyme. Keep your fast spreading mint in a pot if you ever want to sell your home.

Salads

You can sow lettuce seed either indoors or outdoors, under cover if necessary. Sow outdoors spring onions, radishes, salad mixes, rocket, summer purslane, and Oriental leaves under cloches or in cold frames. As well as mixed salad seed combination you can consider rocket, which will last all year and into the next as well as the mustard family of edible greens.

Mustards are easy plants to grow, and young leaves sown now will be ready to harvest as a cut-and-come-again salad crop in about four to five weeks’ time. If you have enough room, you can sow a couple of rows now, and then new rows every two weeks so that by the time May comes around you have a continuous drop for the rest of the Summer.

Onions

It’s still possible to sow onion seeds and shallots outdoors, but both are better grown from commercially produced sets. Shallot sets can be planted in March or April, onion sets in April or May. You can buy the ready to go bulbs on line or from you garden centre. If you sow leeks now, they will be ready by early Autumn.

Peas and broad beans

Sow both pea and broad bean seeds outdoors, protecting them with cloches if the weather is still cold. If it is your first time growing beans, try runner beans as they are pretty indestructible as long as they have plenty of light and water.

Asparagus

It’s possible to grow asparagus from seed but easier to buy ready-to-plant rootstocks known as “crowns”. Plant them in pre-prepared trenches this month or the next. They will come back each year so it is also a good idea to make sure that they are not taking up room for anything that you would consider more important.

Broccoli, cabbages, and other brassicas

This month sow Brussel sprouts indoors, and sow sprouting broccoli and summer, autumn or red cabbages either indoors or out if it’s not too cold. In West Sussex the temperatures are milder than the north so you will probably be ok. Early summer cauliflowers raised from seed indoors can probably be planted out but may still need protection under cloches

Potatoes

If you started chitting a batch of first early potatoes at the start of the year, and if the ground is not still frozen, you should be able to plant them now. Dig a shallow drill about 15cm (6in) deep and lay your seed potatoes in it at intervals of 30cm (12in). Make sure the “chits” or shoots are pointing upwards. You can always buy them pre chitted from your garden centre.

Root and stem vegetables

Carrots and turnips can be sown outdoors. Celery, celeriac, Kohl Rabi, and Florence fennel are not so hardy, and if you sow seeds now you should keep them indoors or in a heated greenhouse. Jerusalem artichokes can be planted as corms and are one of the few vegetables that don’t mind dappled shade, although they won’t get as tall. These also come back yearly so plant them in an otherwise unused part of your space.

Where

to visit in April

High Beeches Gardens, Sussex. This is a 25 acre botanical treasure trove garden that includes historic magnolias. Laid out by the Loder family, but inspired by Victorian horticulturist William Robinson’s wild garden style, is it really worth going to when all the plants are coming into leaf. This garden is open every day except Wednesday from 1pm-5pm. 01444 400589.

April tasks

or

by the beginning of April as bird nesting season will be well under way.

• Give shrubs like Cornus, Salix and Cotinus a hard prune back before the shoots start popping up in earnest.

• If the water starts warming up, you can start feeding the fish

• Finish pruning your roses before they come too much into leaf.

• Summer flowering bulbs and tuber plants such as Dahlias can be planted now.

• Have a go with planting Nerines.

Creating space to work from home

By Nick Roberts RMR Group

In today's world, people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health and wellbeing. With this in mind, many individuals have adapted to new lifestyles, such as working from home. However, this change has also highlighted a common problem of not having enough suitable space to work efficiently from home.

Although many have refined their working from home routines to mitigate against interruptions, simply setting up a desk and asking everyone to be quiet is not enough. The space in which we work can significantly affect our day-to-day performance, making it essential to have a suitable working environment.

As a result, there has been a surge in the conversion of outbuildings and the building of new

structures in gardens to provide a separate working space. This has led to a significant improvement in performance over the course of a year. The process of converting outbuildings is usually straightforward and building one from scratch is also a viable option.

However, it is crucial to consider planning permission. While most of these projects fall under 'permitted development,' this may not be the case if your home is listed or located in a conservation area. It is, therefore, recommended to seek professional advice to avoid mistakes.

Size is not the only factor to consider when building a garden office; location is also essential. So, if you are looking to overcome Zoombarrassment, converting an outbuilding or building a garden office could be the perfect solution. Contact your local expert today to find out what is possible. www.robertsmillerredshaw.com

Seller appeal – interior design

Are white walls still in style? By E C Russell

White walls are a classic look, but are they still fashionable? Over the past few years designers have turned to darker shades, jewel tones and eye-popping neon, but if you love your home’s pale palette, there are plenty of ways to keep this cool colour very contemporary.

Sterile vs Subtle

Using a stark white can create a sterile environment, the shade you choose is important. There are numerous ‘hint of a tint’ whites to choose from, try one with warmer reddish or yellow undertones. Good lighting is essential, otherwise any blue tones will make your room feel cold and drab. The paint finish is also important. Softer matt emulsion is more forgiving, allowing any minor imperfections to be covered easily.

Texture & decorative elements

Deliberate use of texture adds a little definition.

Use patterned wallpaper to create interest. Crown mouldings around the edge of a room will add depth and create more interest with shadow and light. These decorative elements have undergone a revival recently, they conceal any cracks or defects. Moulding also hides wires and cables. As a feature wall, white can add dramatic effect to a bolder colour by providing a clean contrast that will make the colour pop. A wall of pictures or photos always looks great against a bleached surface. It is the classic choice of art galleries across the world.

“Japandi” & Coastal trends

White can also create a simple backdrop for natural surfaces Think of the current trend for the ‘Japandi’ look, a cross between nature inspired Japanese design and folksy Scandinavian décor. The ‘Coastal’ trend also uses a lot of white against blues and greys to create a timeless seaside vibe. It's hard to think that white walls could ever become unfashionable. A pale interior provides space to display the things you love.

Early twentieth century cricket in Findon

By Valerie Martin

I am continuing with my Findon cricket theme. The first reference to the village cricket in the twentieth century I can find is that of a match mentioned by the Worthing Gazette dated 16th May 1900. The newspaper reported unflatteringly of Findon's game a hundred years ago : "The opening cricket match of the season took place on the green. Findon were badly represented and suffered defeat. During the match, H. Mitchell was hit in the mouth by the ball". Perhaps some of the cricketers on that fateful day are depicted in one or more of the photographs I show below. One of the players may even be the unfortunate H. Mitchell who suffered so for his part in the sport. A little later in the same year, on Wednesday 11th July 1900 the village cricketers were active again and playing Broadwater… and beating them. I can record for posterity that someone called Greenyer scored 21 for Findon and Gould scored 14.

Hugh Richard Penfold Wyatt from the Cissbury Estate is in the second row from the front, second from the left. (1913 he became Cricket Captain).

Above is the Findon Cricket team at the Kennel Bottom pitch off the Long Furlong road, c. 1905. Colonel William George Margesson, the Lord of Findon Manor, is on the far left in the bowler hat. He died in 1911.

George Winton from Winton and Son in the Square, born 1881, is in the third row from the front, and fourth from the right (wearing a tie and waistcoat).

The Reverend William Dennis Allen (Vicar of Findon since 1881) is in the centre of the picture in a dark jacket. He lived at Avery House, 56 High Street, at the time and was made Vice Captain when the Findon Cricket Club was re-formed in 1903.

Above is the keen Findon Cricket Team all set for an outing in their "whites" posing with an old horse charabanc at the bottom of School Hill. The two horses are just about to make their departure from the Gun Inn in The Square. The intended cricket match destination is Roffey and they took with them musical accompaniment. These were the days when the womenfolk of Findon were left at home doing the work. Below is a close up of the handsome team... just in case you can recognise anyone...

Above is the serious and formidable looking Findon Cricket Team of 1907.

Unfortunately, cricket came to a standstill in the village during the hostilities of the First World War. The good news is that it was revised again in 1918.

The Findon cricket team c. 1905

Findon cricket team 1907

Findon cricket team in their “whites”

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Coronation of King Charles III

The life of the new King of England

order to study the Welsh language and history. In 1975, Cambridge University awarded him a Master of Arts.

Royal Air Force and Royal Navy

Charles joined the Royal Air Force and trained as a jet pilot, then the Royal Navy, where he qualified as a helicopter pilot. The Prince’s Trust was founded in 1976 with the £7,500 severance pay from the Navy. Since then, Charles has established sixteen more charities which raise over £100 million annually.

The marriages of King Charles III

In 1981, he married Lady Diana Spencer. They had two sons, William born in 1982 and Harry in 1984. The couple divorced in 1996, and Diana was tragically killed in a car accident a year later.

The longest heir apparent in British history

As Prince of Wales, Charles has been preparing for this moment for most of his life, under the tutelage and guidance of his late mother, Elizabeth II. He will be recorded in history as the longest ever heir apparent, and the oldest to ever accede to the British throne at the age of 73. Charles Philip Arthur George was born on 14th November 1948, during the reign of his grandfather King George VI. After the death of the King in 1952, his mother Elizabeth became Queen and Charles became heir to the throne at just three years old.

The first heir apparent to attend school

Charles was educated at Cheam and Gordonstoun schools, in the footsteps of his father Philip. He was the first heir apparent to attend school rather than receive private tuition. His time at Gordonstoun was hard, he referred to it as “Colditz in kilts” but later reflected, “it taught me to accept challenges and take the initiative.” He left in 1967 with six O levels and two A levels in French and History.

Charles went on to read Archaeology and Anthropology, then switched to History at Trinity College, Cambridge. He gained a 2:2 Bachelor of Arts in 1970. As Prince of Wales, he also spent a term at the University College in Aberystwyth, in

In 2005, Charles married Camilla Parker-Bowles. The official title of Princess of Wales was never publicly acknowledged, instead Camilla became known as the Duchess of Cornwall.

The Duchy of Cornwall Estate

The Duchy of Cornwall Estate was established by Edward III in 1337 for the heir to the throne. As Duke of Cornwall, the 53,000 hectare estate provided Charles with a private income to fund public, charitable and private activities, making him financially independent. The estate passed to Prince William when he became heir apparent.

Coronation plans for King Charles III

On 8th Sept 2022, Queen Elizabeth passed away peacefully and King Charles III became the new monarch. Coronation plans have been laid out for many years, under the codename ‘Operation Golden Orb’. It’s thought that the service will be smaller than the last coronation in 1953, and include different faiths and communities to reflect the change in British society. The Church of England ceremony will be broadcast internationally, and requires an oath and anointment, delivery of the orb and enthronement. The coronation of King Charles III takes place in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023. Please see our What’s On for coronation events.

Findon Parish Council Planning Applications

& SDNPA enforcement issues

Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held 16th Feb 2023. Chairman’s announcements - The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) required input from Parish Councils to their Open Space Assessment (OSA) by 6th Apr 2023, Settlement Facilities Assessment (SFA) by 6th Apr 2023 and Parish Priority Statement by 30th Oct 2023. Due to tight timescales for OSA and SFA responses, paperwork would be circulated at Planning Committee meeting on 16th March 2023 for input and response considered. West Sussex Assoc of Local Councils issued suggested model answers for 58 questions regarding consultation paper issued by Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities which dealt with reforms to planning. Consultation ended 2nd Mar 2023. To consider the following applications - SDNP/ 23/00390/TPO – Nepcroft, Steep Lane, Findon, BN14 0UE - Remove epicormic, basal and secondary growth from one Lime (Tilia) tree, remove epicormic and secondary growth, reduce crown and spread from second Lime (Tilla) tree. Coun-

cil reviewed planning documents and site location. Findon Tree Warden raised no objection as long as Lime was only reduced by 3 metres. Resolved: Clerk informs SDNPA Findon Parish Council raises no objection to application.

SDNPA enforcement issues - List and updates noted. Council reminded of content of Enforcement Guide published on SDNPA website Eastleigh Borough Council. Discussion regarding ongoing investigation on previous entrance site onto Findon Park Road from Gallops Farm. Old maps at Record Office, Chichester, supported view that West Sussex County Council Highways should be requested to undertake site visit to check whether application for licence/crossover agreement was in hand as visibility splay of access was a safety issue. Further discussion took place on condition of grass verge and crossover progress at 51 High Street and potential planning breach in Stable Lane. Clerk to contact SDNPA Enforcement Team on both items and chase Tajdar Restaurant progress.

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Findon Valley Residents’ Association

Street party, Cissbury fields, membership & farmers’ market

Coronation big lunch street party

You’ll read this after our March Open Meeting and AGM, and the FVRA team are now busy planning our Coronation Big Lunch street party on Sunday 7 May, on Lime Tree Avenue by the Library and Free Church. It promises to be a great event for all the family, with barbecues (meaty and veggie), Worthing Steel Band, Punch and Judy, quiz, graffiti wall (no walls will be harmed!) and other children’s entertainment, classic car show, cakes and more.

Cissbury fields

We continue to liaise closely with the Borough and County Councils on items such as Cissbury Fields, traffic and parking. Ideas and initiatives are often sadly impacted by lack of available public funds. One recent success is the nowopen cycle route, continuous from Offington Roundabout to Findon High Street. It provides a safe route for Findon Valley and Worthing residents, and also for Findon Village residents accessing the Valley shops, surgery, and library etc.

A great opportunity to ‘Give the Car a Break’, reduce parking congestion and help the environment.

Membership

More alarming news for FVRA, is that despite our successful local events last year, membership levels continue to fall. We cannot function without a vibrant supportive membership, so do please join FVRA. See our website to pay safely via the Charities Aid Foundation, or pick up a form from the library. Just £5 per household per year, or £3 for single occupants. Surely great value in these inflationary times.

Farmers’ market

Our next market, jointly with Great Little Farmers’ Markets, will be on bank holiday Sunday 30 April, usual venue Lime Tree Surgery car park, from 9.30am. A great range of fascinating stalls, see you there!

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