Sussex Local Magazine - Findon May 2023

SUSSEX LOCAL

HELLO!

This May we have three bank holidays! The extra one on May 8th, to celebrate the coronation, has been dubbed the Big Help Out and is all about giving a hand to a hardworking charity.

One such charity is the Sussex Snowdrop Trust who are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Based just outside Arundel, Snowdrop support children with a life-threatening or terminal illness and their families in the comfort of their own homes.

Love them or hate them, Foxes are thriving, sometimes in our gardens! Andrew Staib shares some foxy facts along with this month’s gardening to-dos.

We’ve also got articles on property and health as well as local news and a guide to What’s On this month. Why not enter one of our competitions, you could win and give yourself something else to celebrate this month.

Until next month, Kris & Jeff

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ARUNDEL and surroundings – 7,006 addresses

BARNHAM and surroundings – 6,316 addresses

CHICHESTER city centre and suburbs – 6,310 addresses

FINDON and surroundings – 7,287 addresses

MIDHURST / PETWORTH and surroundings – 7,139 addresses

PULBOROUGH and surroundings – 6,091 addresses

SOUTHWATER and surroundings – 7,108 addresses

STORRINGTON and surroundings – 6,733 addresses

Cover image: Snowdrop Trust Walk by Charles Waring

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

CHARITY

1st - 31st May 9:00 AM Hound Hike 100: Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex help raise funds for life-saving charity aakss.org.uk/ houndhike100 community@aakss.org.uk

14th May 8:00 AM Skydive for Turning Tides

Neverathon army parachute association SP4 9SF Sophie fundraising@turning-tides.org.uk www.turning-tides.org.uk/event/skydive-2023

14th May 1:00 PM Snowdrop Arundel Castle Park Walk Arundel Castle Estate Park BN18 9AU £5 £2 office@snowdroptrust.com 01243 572433 www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com

28th May 7:30 PM Date2Donate - find love while spreading love Meet singles and raise money The Escapist Chichester PO19 1LJ £5 Jovita Ivin 07823 558156 meetup.com/ date2donate-find-love-while-spreading-love

10th June 10:00 AM Sponsored Walk - 4Sight Vision Support A fundraising day out Angmering Park Estate Crossbush BN18 9PQ £10 / Child £5 01243 838001 fundraising@4sight.org.uk www.4sight.org.uk/sponsored-walks-23

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

1st May & 5th June 8:00 PM Felpham Singles

Social Club widowed, separated or divorced of mature age The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Free anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk 01243 821530 felphamsingles.yolasite.com

Clubs & Societies 6th May & 3rd June 10:30 AM

Parkinson's Support Group for people with Parkinson's and their families Washington Village Memorial Hall RH20 4AP £2 Gillian Chard 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com

10th May 12:00 PM Storrington & District

Probus Club Lunch and social activities for retired men The Old Tollgate Steyning BN44 3WE peter.edwards50@btinternet.com

15th May 11:00 AM Chichester Creative Textiles embroidery, sewing and textile art. Lavant Memorial Hall PO18 0PH 1st visit free angelaeaston4@gmail.com chichestercreativetextiles.wordpress.com

17th May 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills

Women's Institute ‘Storrington’s First Responder’ talk Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP 01903 741078 sullingtonwindmills.org

24th May 2:30 PM Storrington Flower Club Raffle of demonstration arrangements Visitors

£6 Storrington and Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP 01903 742102 chrissyldesmond@gmail.com

COMMUNITY & CORONATION

6th May 10:00 AM

Coronation celebrations

A screening of the ceremony and parade on the Chichester

Cathedral Green PO19

1PX 01243 773263 chichesterBID.co.uk/events office@chichesterbid.co.uk

6th May 12:00 PM Coronation Picnic on the green to celebrate King Charles III Coronation

Pulborough Sports & Social Club RH20 2AJ pulborough.org pulboroughharvestfair@yahoo.co.uk

7th May 2:00 PM King's Coronation Event

Family Afternoon to celebrate the Coronation

Storrington Recreation Ground RH20 4BG 01903 746547 clerk@storrington-pc.gov.uk storrington-pc.gov.uk

7th May 1:00 PM The Big Coronation Lunch

Bank Holiday/Coronation lunch Aldingbourne

Community Sports Centre PO20 3YA Katherine k.jarman@aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk www.aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk/coronationlunch

7th & 8th June 9:00 AM Corpus Christ and the spectacular carpet of flowers Arundel Cathedral

BN18 9AY 150th anniversary celebrations

01903 882297 arundelcathedral.uk

arundel@abdiocese.org.uk

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COURSES & TUITION

16th May 9:30 AM Birding for absolute beginners Get to grips with birds at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 members / £25.50 Non-members 01798 875851 events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

11th June 8:30 AM Nature and Close-up / Macro Photography Workshop Principles and techniques RSPB Pagham Harbour PO20 7NE £38 / £30 members 01243 641508 rspb.org.uk/reservesand-events/reserves-a-z/pagham-harbour-localnature-reserve pagham.harbour@rspb.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS

1st - 5th May 10:00 AM Downland Art Society

Spring Exhibition 2023 artwork in a range of media The Norfolk Centre Arundel BN18 9PA 07815 562501 www.downland.org

12th - 14th May 6:00 PM Sussex Art Fair in Chichester 2023 90 exhibitors with artworks for purchase Goodwood Racecourse PO18 0PS £6 Weekend Entry Sussex Art Fair 01243 551861 fraser@sussexartfair.co.uk sussexartfair.co.uk

16th - 28th May 10:00 AM Jo Jones: 'Sea, Sun, Salt & Sparkle' & 'Seasons' Two shows for two week exhibition Colonnade House BN11 3DH 01903 221142 colonnadehouse.co.uk

1st - 21st May 2:19 PM ‘The Magic of Middleearth’ Dedicated to the fantasy worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien and the creators his writing has influenced The Novium Museum PO19 1QH £4 adult / £12 family (max 5 members) £2.50

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

Exhibition: Ralph Ellis - Artist and Inn Sign

Designer successful inn sign painter who lived in Arundel Arundel Museum BN18 9PA £4.50 01903 885866 office@arundelmuseum.org www.arundelmuseum.org

23rd - 28th May 10:00 AM Anna Vartiainen: Everything Must Go Sale of artists work

Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 colonnadehouse.co.uk

2nd - 7th May 10:00 AM Sally Pennington: Sussex Seasons raised in West Sussex. Colonnade House BN11 3DH colonnadehouse.co.uk

30th May - 4th June 10:00 AM Glenn Phur:

Signature Art, Icons, Landscapes - Art for your Heart Spring exhibition Colonnade House BN11 3DH 01903 221142 colonnadehouse.co.uk/

30th May - 4th June 10:00 AM Rachel Reader in Worthing: Teal & Mirrors artist and musician/ songwriter uses Mosaic Colonnade House BN11 3DH colonnadehouse.co.uk/

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

14th May 10:00 AM The Barnham Bark Fest Art, Crafts, Dog Show and Family Day Celebrating 10th Anniversary of Barnham Centre Barnham Community Hall PO22 0AY 01903 785166

info@pawspetpantry.co.uk pawspetpantry.co.uk

21st May 12:00 PM Storrington Duck Race Duck races, stalls, music, food + refreshments. Storrington Riverside Walk RH20 4BW Friends of Storrington Primary School foss.school@aol.co.uk

27th May - 30th June 10:00 AM Elmer's Art

Parade Elmer the Patchwork Elephant on an art parade. Petworth House and Park GU28 9LR 01798 342207 petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

3rd June 10:00 AM Amberley Museum

Environment Day Celebrate World Environment Day and explore how local community groups to national charities are working to restore nature and promote more sustainable living Amberley Museum Arundel BN18 9LT £15.50 / Child

£7.50 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

11th June 1:00 PM Thakeham Fun Day With Stall pitches, Programme Sponsorship and Prize Donations Thakeham Playing Field and Village Hall RH20 3GW fots@thakehamps.co.uk

FAYRES & FETES

13th May 10:00 AM Spring Fair in Midhurst Spring Fair Midhurst Methodist Church GU29 9DU £1 midhurstmethodisttech@gmail.com www.midhurstmethodist.com

14th May 11:00 AM Craft Market, Fun Dog Show & Fun Day Craft Fair and Dog Show with Inflatables. Clapham & Patching Village Hall & Grounds BN13 3UT Sheila partypoint@aol.com

10th May 7:30 PM Storrington Rotary Film Night- Death On The Nile Starring Kenneth Branagh Sullington Village Hall RH20 3PP £5

Ken 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com

11th May 7:00 PM Foreign Film evening

German film with English subtitles West Worthing Baptist Church hall BN14 7LU £5

Christopher c.doidge@btinternet.com

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Live life to the fullest every day

22nd May 7:30 PM Pulborough Film Night

Alleluja starring Judi Dench and Jennifer

Saunders Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £7

Terri 01798 848039 terriashpool@uwclub.net

GARDENS & HORTICULTURE

7th May 10:00 AM Plant Fairs Roadshow Plant

collective showcasing locally grown flowers

Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1X £11.50 info@plant-fairs.co.uk plant-fairs.co.uk

13th May 11:00 AM Murray Downland Trust

Garden Event Hosted by sculptor Philip Jackson

Casters Brook Cocking GU29 0HJ £5 Nicholas 01730 819129 nick.sherwin@me.com murraydownlandtrust.org.uk

14th May 2:00 PM The National Garden

Scheme: Champs Hill Coldwaltham views across Amberley Wildbrooks to South Downs Champs Hill Pulborough RH20 1LY £5 ngs.org.uk

16th May 10:30 AM Manor of Dean, Petworthgarden open for the National Garden Scheme

Manor of Dean Petworth GU28 9AP £5 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk hello@ngs.org.uk

20th May 11:00 AM National Garden Scheme: Award winning garden in Midhurst “A Little Bit of Heaven”. 54 Elmleigh Midhurst GU29 9HA £4 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

26th & 28th May 2:00 PM National Garden

Scheme: 1 Pest Cottage in Midhurst Designed to support wildlife and biodiversity. 1 Pest Cottage GU29 9LF £4 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

27th May 10:00 AM National Garden Scheme: Knepp Castle open in aid of charities Knepp Castle Horsham RH13 8LJ £15 ngs.org.uk

2nd June 11:00 AM National Garden Scheme: Judy’s Cottage Garden Worthing BN13 2AE £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

3rd June 11:00 AM The National Garden

Scheme: Open Garden: Oaklands Farm Shipley Enjoy peaceful gardens and tea and cake at Oaklands Farm Horsham RH13 8PX £6 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

4th June 2:00 PM Sutton Open Gardens The gardens in Sutton will be opening again Sutton Village Pulborough RH20 1P £5 Under 16's free. Lisa elbieinteriors@icloud.com

10th June 11:00 AM The National Garden Scheme: Garden Open Day: Foxwood Barn

Fontwell Foxwood Barn Arundel BN18 0SR £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

10th June 2:00 PM National Garden Scheme: Garden Open Days: Lordington House Chichester PO18 9DX Walled gardens in South Downs National Park £5 01483 211535 ngs.org.uk

11th June 1:00 PM Petworth Secret Gardens Trail 2023 Treasure trail around gardens of Petworth in aid of charity Leconfield Hall GU28 0AH £7.50 07717 462780 growingforall.org.uk info@petworthcommunitygarden.co.uk

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

3rd & 10th May 2:00 PM The stunning gardens at Fittleworth House, Pulborough will be open for the National Garden Scheme NGS open gardens booklet now available Fittleworth House RH20 1JH £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

3rd-6th June 10:00 AM The National Garden Scheme: Garden Open Days: The Old Rectory Barnham Two pretty open gardens in Barnham The Old Rectory PO22 0EQ £5 ngs.org.uk

Every Thurs 10:30 AM Beautiful garden at The Old Vicarage Washington, open for the National Garden Scheme The Old Vicarage Pulborough RH20 4AS £7 01483 211535 ngs.org.uk

HEALTH & FITNESS

21st May 10:45 AM Pulborough Vineyards Run Views across the countryside to the Downs. From 5-20km - choose on the day. Undulating run/walk Nutbourne Vineyards Pulborough

RH20 2HH £25 incl wine, cake and a hot drink rob@getfitbootcamp.co.uk www.eventrac.co.uk/ e/pulborough-vineyards-run-4094

MUSIC

4th May 7:30 PM Daoiri Farrell - World Renowned Irish Folk Singer Spearheading a resurgence of authentic in Irish folk music

Ropetackle Arts Centre Shoreham by Sea BN43 5EG £15 01273 464440 ropetacklecentre.co.uk/

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Pottery Painting

Have fun, relax and enjoy creating your own unique pottery pieces. Suitable for all ages.

Squire’s Garden Centre London Road, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 3BP

Call 01903 893353 to book

AtSquire’s GardenCentres

5th May 7:30 PM 60

Minutes of Classical Music Studio 1 Regis Centre PO21 1BN £6.50 under 25 - £3.50

alexandratheatre.co.uk 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk

6th May 7:30 PM Motown and Northern Soul

Evening Eastergate Village Hall Barnham PO20 3RP £5 07718 415620 di_cassini@hotmail.com

13th May 7:30 PM Adiemus by Karl Jenkins

Adiemus with full orchestra and other works. Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ £15 under 18s free Zoe 01903 812662 zoe@middlemead.plus.com

18th May 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

21st May 7:30 PM Shopwyke Singers - May Concert The Shopwyke Singers return for their summer concert Boxgrove Priory PO18 0EE £12 01243 572322 richard_allum@hotmail.com www.shopwykesingers.com

11th June 3:00 PM Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra - A Summer Concert Classical music concert with local orchestra Assembly Hall

Worthing BN11 1HQ £11, £15, £18 £3 Children under 16 and students £3 worthingphil.co.uk worthingphilharmonic@gmail.com

SALES & MARKETS

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

13th May 10:30 AM Spring Sale Arundel Museum BN18 9PA Free marketing@arundelmuseum.org

13th May 2:00 PM Plant Sale in Thakeham Plants, cakes, tea/coffee. Thakeham Village Hall RH20 3GW Free. Thakeham Gardeners’ Club 01798 812748 gil.quince@gmail.com www.thakehamgardeners.co.uk

14th May 2:00 PM Annual Plant Sale Plants from local grower and members' stall. Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0AH free Susan 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk

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

20th May 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

27th May 9:00 AM Pulborough Farmers Market Eggs, bread, cakes, crafts plus Cafe, coffee and tea Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF Terri 01798 848039 terriashpool@uwclub.net

4th June 2:30 PM Annual book fair and local authors' showcase local authors to display their books, plus books for sale High Salvington Windmill BN14 3BP £1 07799 333267 enquiries@highsalvingtonmilltrust.co.uk highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk/

10th June 9:30 AM Cheeki Monkeys Big Baby & Children Market Buy or sell toys, clothes and equipment. The Shoreham Centre BN43 WU £1.50 delphine.cheekimonkeys@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Cheeki-Monkeys-BrightonBN2-and-Shoreham-by-Sea-107135655022217

19th - 21st May 11:00 AM The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair Annual fair Petworth Park GU28 0QY £10 The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited 01797 252030 info@adfl.co.uk petworthparkfair.com

SPORT

13th May 10:00 AM Storrington Bowling Club Open Day Storrington Bowling Club RH20 4EE Barbara taffnmick@yahoo.co.uk storringtonbc.co.uk

TALKS

2nd May 2:00 PM The Arts Society West Sussex Talk by Chloe Sayer Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB Free for members. Guest £7 Jackie Buckler 01903 411086 westsussex@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietywestsussex.org

2nd May 7:30 PM 1066 talk one of the most important and influential years in English history. Storrington Museum

RH20 4LL £8/£6 members storringtonmuseum.com 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com

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2nd May 7:30 PM A Talk by Lars Tharp (BBC's Antique Roadshow) Small, friendly club Field Place Worthing BN13 1NP £7.50 / membership

£35 07984 403890 worthingantiqueclub.com worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk

3rd May 10:00 AM Old photographs: how to identify, date and care for them workshop for family and history research West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £7.50 / £6.50 for members Matthew 01243 753602 westsussex.gov.uk/ro record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

3rd May 10:30 AM The Arts Society South Downs Lucian Freud art and the man by John Iddon Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB £7 guests jane@theallisonfamily.co.uk 01798 813314 theartssocietysouthdowns.org.uk

10th May 5:30 PM ‘Romantic Venice’, Dr Miles

Leeson Oxfam talks 2023 Oxfam Bookshop Chichester PO19 1HS £5 01243 816235 m.leeson@chi.ac.uk www.oxfam.org.uk/shops/ oxfam-bookshop-chichester

10th May 7:15 PM Talk by Frances StanleyMillenium Seed Bank at Wakehurst West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ Visitors £3Members free carys.pickett@btinternet.com

07792 817399 westchilthortsoc.wordpress.com

24th May 7:15 PM The Lynton & Barnstaple

Railway – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - Mike Pearce Illustrated history to closure in 1935

Bassil Shippam Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £3 Roger chichester@rcts.org.uk rcts.org.uk/ branches/branch-chr-chichester/

25th May 6:00 PM Talk on the Tigers and Wildlife of Bandhavarh Alan Key on the National Park in India with flora, wildlife, birds. Bassil Shippam Centre Chichester PO19 7LG Marilyn booking@talksatsix.co.uk www.talksatsix.co.uk

1st June 6:00 PM How Truly Rational is the Brain? clinical psychologist will discuss the evolutionary processes to crisis point. Bassil Shippam Centre PO197LG £5 Marilyn bookings@talksatsix.co.uk www.talksatsix.co.uk

7th June 5:30 PM Poetry Reading, Prof. Hugh Dunkerley Oxfam talks 2023 Oxfam Bookshop Chichester PO19 1HS £5 Miles 01243 816235 m.leeson@chi.ac.uk www.oxfam.org.uk/shops/ oxfam-bookshop-chichester

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THEATRE

8th May 4:00 PM The Wind in the Willows This Is My Theatre's adaptation of the tale The Paddock Upper Beeding BN44 3HZ £15 / £10 07732 253311 info@thisismytheatre.com thisismytheatre.com

10th, 23rd & 25th May 7:00 PM Wuthering Heights This Is My Theatre's adaptation of Emily Brontë's story in Hurstpierpoint, Crawley and Upper Beeding. Various locations and prices 07732 253311 thisismytheatre.com

16th May 7:30 PM 'Anything Goes' Cole Porter's iconic musical Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £18 £15.50 Hazel Latus 01243 867676 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk

18th - 20th May 7:30 PM West Chiltington Dramatic Society 'Table Manners' Comedy around a man's attempt to persuade his sister-in -law to go away with him for the weekend. West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £12/£6 07702 945960 wcds.co.uk vicechair@wcds.co.uk

3rd - 24th June 7:30 PM Assassins Sondheim's musical starring Danny Mac Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk

4th - 7th May 7:30 PM 'Bad Girls' Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £18 / £15 Hazel 01243 867676 alexandratheatre.co.uk hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk

WALKS / NATURE

17th May 8:30 PM Batty about bats which bats call Pagham Harbour home Church Norton car park Selsey PO20 9DT £12 / £9 Roy Newnham 01243 641508 pagham.harbour@rspb.org.uk www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reservesa-z/pagham-harbour-local-nature-reserve/ 25th May, 2nd & 6th June 8:00 PM Night-time safari – nightjars on the heath night time wildlife at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £16.50 member / £20.50 Non-member Anna Allum 01798 875851 anna.allum@rspb.org.uk events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

28th & 30th May 10:30 AM Reptile safari native reptiles at RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £8.50 members / £10.50 non members Anna Allum 01798 875851 anna.allum@rspb.org.uk events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks

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John Cooper Clarke

Britain’s best-loved performance poet returns to Worthing

Be Yours. JCC goes into fascinating detail about his early life in Manchester leading to punk superstardom, drug addiction, and the title of major poet he enjoys today.

Win a pair of tickets to see John Cooper Clarke at Worthing Assembly Hall show, Thursday 8th June at 7.30pm.

www.wtm.uk/events/dr-john-cooper-clarke-iwanna-be-yours

Win a pair of tickets to see John Cooper Clarke

To enter answer the following question:

John Cooper Clarke (JCC) shot to prominence in and became one of the most prolific artists of the Punk years. Since then, his career has spanned cultures, audiences, art forms, and continents.

Today he performs as a stand-up solo poet and will do just that with his new collection – I Wanna

Q: Which decade did JCC become the original ‘people’s poet’?

a) 1950 b) 1960 c) 1970

Send your answer and contact details to: John Cooper Clarke Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st May 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

Sussex Snippets

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Adur District Council has approved the construction of seven new homes on South Street car park, Lancing. The properties will be used as emergency or temporary accommodation for families with nowhere to stay and are expected to save the Council more than £5 million in the coming years on B&B accommodation.

The Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS)

Air Ambulance Charity is organising Hound Hike 100, an event that encourages dog lovers to walk 100 kilometres or 100 miles with their pets during May to raise funds for the life-saving charity. The charity requires £16.6M annually to operate, with 87% of its income coming from supporters. www.aakss.org.uk/houndhike100.

Worthing and St Richard’s Hospitals have both received a national award for their commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer

The accolade, awarded by blood cancer charity Myeloma UK, recognises hospitals’ commitment to raising the bar for treatment and providing compassionate and personalised care

Kew's Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, near Ardingly, has achieved an important milestone by banking over 40,000 different plant species, including the endangered Perrier’s baobab and tiny orchid seeds. The world's largest ex-situ conservation project stores 2.4 billion individual seeds in underground vaults, and aims to increase the genetic diversity of the collections to address global climate change and environmental issues. For more information and to visit Wakehurst see www.kew.org/wakehurst.

The Wey & Arun Canal in Loxwood suffered major damage from vandalism just before Easter. Electrical control equipment for pumps were destroyed and water released from the canal causing over £50,000 worth of damage. The Canal Trust, a charity and volunteer-led organisation, has reported the crime to the police was forced to cancel scheduled Easter boat trips. With no public funding, the charity has launched a fundraising campaign to help with the costs of repair and lost income. www.weyarun.org.uk

LYT Productions and Lewes District Council have been granted £213,800 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to host Walk the Chalk, a fiveday event celebrating the opening of the England Coast Path, in September 2023. The event will feature guided walks, art installations, exhibitions. The UK's longest coastal trail will span 2,700 miles around the country when complete. www.walkthechalk.org

With the help of the Sussex branch of the National Career Service, individuals can explore their career aspirations, understand the local job market, enhance their CV, search and apply for jobs, and identify skills they may need in the future - all for free. Call 0800 100 900 or visit nationalcareers.service.gov.uk.

A new campaign ‘Give Back Childhood’ has been launched by Carers Support West Sussex to support 2,400 children and young carers in West Sussex - some as young as five. A young carer is anyone under the age of 18 who takes on the care of a parent or sibling who is unwell, disabled or has mental health problems. The campaign is raising awareness and funds so the Young Carers Partnership, who work with schools and local services, can continue to provide young carers with skills to cope through activities, holiday programmes and regular support groups. www.carerssupport.org.uk

Shoreham Outrigger

Canoe Club (SOCC), is recruiting members to form a crew consisting entirely of individuals affected by cancer, to promote the physical and therapeutic benefits of the sport for cancer patients. SOCC aims to establish a network of cancer survivor crews across the country who will race each other in the national league, and hopes to be the first cancer survivor crew in the UK. For more details, email: RacingCSOCC@gmail.com

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are hosting free Biker Down workshops which are designed to aid bikers should they find themselves in a situation of need, and provide vital first aid training to other road users. For more information email FRSFirebike@westsussex.gov.uk.

Charity & Community News

Cigarette stub pouches aim to control litter

Enforcement officers patrolling the district and borough as part of Adur & Worthing Councils’ litter strategy are giving away ‘stub store’ pouches to encourage people to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly. The small, reusable pouches, which have a fireproof lining to extinguish cigarettes, are being distributed in partnership with East Hampshire District Council to help reduce the amount of cigarette litter in the streets and open spaces of the area.

New boiler drive

Worthing-based charity Care for Veterans is looking to replace their 16-year-old boilers to reduce carbon emissions and save energy. The charity has already raised £50,000 for the green project, but needs to raise an additional £130,000 for the replacements, which will save around 50 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year and result in savings of £6,000 to £8,000 annually.

The charity supports disabled veterans and will use the savings to provide vital care services for veterans with mobility issues, brain injuries, and degenerative conditions.

New Worthing Local Plan approved

A new Local Plan has been approved by Worthing Borough Council. The Plan identifies how growth can best be accommodated by first utilising brownfield sites such as Teville Gate and Union Place, allowing some limited greenfield development whilst at the same time protecting important green gaps such as Chatsmore Farm, Goring Gap and Brooklands Park. As required by law, the plan was formally submitted in June 2021 to the Secretary of State who then appointed an inspector to carry out an independent examination to ensure it was legally correct. In his report, the inspector recognised that it was not realistic for all Worthing’s housing needs to be met within its boundaries.

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Charity & Community News

Council buildings to cut 75% of emissions

Worthing Borough Council has received a £2.47m grant from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to reduce carbon emissions from public buildings. The funding will be used to remove gasfired boilers from five of its town centre sites and connect them to the low-carbon Worthing heat network, which consists of pre-insulated pipes that transport hot water to buildings, generated via air source heat pumps. The project is expected to reduce the carbon emissions from heating each building by over 75%.

Inclusive bikes and games project at Brooklands

The CYCALL project, an inclusive cycling initiative located at Brooklands Park in Worthing, offers adapted and standard bikes for adults and children of all abilities, including wheelchair bikes, tandems, and hand-propelled bikes. Refreshments and games are also provided during CYCALL sessions,

which run from April to October on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and new volunteers are always welcome to help. www.cycall.info

Interest-free cost-of-living loans

Adur & Worthing Councils have partnered with Worthing-based Boom Community Bank to offer no-interest loans to vulnerable residents who struggle to access credit, as part of efforts to tackle the cost-of-living crisis in the area. The loans, ranging from £300 to £1500, are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. www.adurworthing.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support.

New co-ordinator for singles group

Jackie Thwaites has retired from her role as a coordinator of The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 55+ in Worthing and four other venues. She has handed over the reins to Wendy Wetherfield, who will continue to provide friendship opportunities to members, who receive an emailed diary twice a month. The club, now in its seventeenth year, offers various activities to its members. For more information about The Group, please visit www.thegroup.org.uk.

Sussex Walks - May 2023

These walks are run by The Ramblers. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk. Full programme of walks available on www.ramblers.org.uk. Check website for booking details and cancellations. ///= What3Words location reference.

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Sat 06/05/2023 09:30 Emsworth, top of Hollybank Lane. ///river.fails.descended (PO10 7UL, SU746078)

Emsworth - Hollybank Lane Southleigh and Stansted Forests, Broadreed Farm Lordington. Booking required via Walk Leader see above. 12mi/19.3km. Moderate.

Sat 13/05/2023 10:00 Rowlands Castle, on road parking, The Fairway. ///stag.martini.broad (PO9 6AQ, SU730107)

Rowland's Castle Ramble Rowland's Castle, West Marden, Stansted Forest. Booking required via Walk Leader. 8mi/12.9km. Moderate.

Sun 14/05/2023 09:30 Slindon, The Forge Café, Reynolds Lane ///thighs.prospers.noodle (BN18 0QX, SU965078)

Sat 20/05/2023 10:00 Petworth House, NT Car Park (Parking charges apply for non-NT members). ///recap.atomic.skipped Compass Flexible Bus service 99 ChiPetworth. Alight in the town, walk approx. 1mile meeting point off A285 (GU28 9LS, SU966238)

Sun 21/05/2023 10.30 Car Park, North Street Midhurst

GU29 9DR (no charges on Sunday) WC facilities. For more details visit: www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk

Sliding out of Slindon Circular walk via Madehurst. Hilly. 9mi/14.5km. Moderate.

Rhododendron Walk Petworth Park, Duncton Common, Selham. No hills! 11mi/17.7km. Leisurely.

Sat 27/05/2023 09:30 Goodwood, Counters Gate Car Park. ///ribcage.recoup.played (PO18 0QE, SU898113)

Midhurst Via Woolbeding Bridge, Steadham Mill, Easebuorne, Cowdray park & Ruins. Lots of Stiles. Bring a picnic. Assistance dogs only. This is a circular walk

Goodwood Counting the Wild Flowers from Counters Gate. A wild flower walk down to Charlton, round and back again. Hilly. Booking required via Walk Leader. 11mi/17.7km. Moderate.

Costs of electric car charging

A brief overview of the options

The cost to charge an electric car in the UK varies depending on where you charge it. For those who charge their electric cars at home, it costs about £17 for a full charge, according to recent calculations. This is based on a typical electric car with a 60kWh battery and a range of approximately 200 miles. The average domestic electricity rate in the UK is around 32p per kWh, and fully charging a 60kWh electric car will cost approximately £17. By using a dual-rate electricity tariff specifically designed for electric car drivers, you can further reduce the cost.

Charging at public locations, such as supermarkets or car parks, can be free for the duration of your stay. However, rapid charging points are typically found at motorway service stations and can cost approximately £22 for a 30-minute, 90mile charge.

It's worth noting that electric cars rarely need a "full" charge since they never get completely empty and usually just need a top-up. Charging an electric car at home is best done through a dedicated

home chargepoint, which comes with a typical one-off cost starting from £800 and has grants currently available for residents of flats - search on www.gov.uk for details.

To work out how long it takes to charge an EV from zero to 100%, all you have to do is divide the battery capacity by the speed of charging. Home charge points typically offer speeds of 7kW, although it’s possible to get slower and faster ones. This gives you the amount of power a full charge consumes.

To give some examples of the cost of charging different electric cars at home, a Nissan LEAF 3.ZERO e+ (2019) with a 62 kWh battery and a range of 239 miles costs £17.36 to fully charge, while a Mercedes-Benz EQE (2022) with a 100 kWh battery and a range of 394 miles costs £28 Data from www.drive-electric.co.uk

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South of England Show

A great family day out - 9th to 11th June

Offering visitors a nonstop programme of agricultural and equestrian displays, country pursuits, live entertainment, rural crafts, and a variety of food, drink, and shopping opportunities. The South of England Show offers all ages the opportunity to connect with the countryside and enjoy a great day out.

Among the highlights of the 2023 show will be the Bold Dog Lings motocross stunt displays, international show jumping, heavy horse displays, cookery workshops, scurry racing, equestrian and livestock competitions, the ever-popular Shetland Grand National and a new vintage agricultural machinery ring with demonstrations and displays. Additionally,

visitors will be able to experience forestry, falconry, fly casting, and much more. Win tickets to the South of England show on 9th, 10th or 11th of June. The winner will be able to choose which day, subject to availability. Tickets are available from www.seas.org.uk

Win a tickets to the South of England Show

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Q: Which type ofhorse competes in their 'Grand National' event?

a) Shire b) Arab c) Shetland

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Lasting Powers of Attorney

By Will Writer Emma Cohen MIPW

In the event that you lose the mental capacity to make decisions for yourself, it is a pre-prepared and planned legal order that nominates a person or people of your choosing to make those decisions for you.

To add some clarity, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) can only be granted before you are deemed to have lost the capacity to make decisions, if you find yourself beyond this situation, then your family will have to apply to the Court of Protection to nominate a deputy to carry out your ongoing care, this can be time-consuming and expensive.

According to the Alzheimer's Society, more than 1 million people in the UK will have dementia by 2025. More than 1 in 5 people over 85 already suffer from the disease and rates are significantly higher amongst women.

With health conditions like Dementia or Parkinson’s disease, the process can be gradual and therefore allows a bit of time to put an LPA in place, in the case of illnesses such as Strokes,

the impact of the illness can be felt immediately and allows little if no time for such agreements to be discussed.

There are two types of LPA; Property and Finance and Health and Welfare. The first allows your loved ones to deal with the day-to-day financial matters, like paying your bills. It also extends to longer-term decisions like selling your property and managing your bank accounts and investments. The latter covers decisions about health and care, medical intervention and decisions around the residence you may feel most comfortable in.

Many of us either don’t think about the impact of mental decline or don’t want to, but it’s certainly something, we at Nsure would highly recommend talking to your loved ones about. The situation is challenging enough when confronted by it, so having a plan in place may ease the burden and the stress if the time ever arises.

Please do get in touch with me on 01903 821010 or email: emma.cohen@nsure.co.uk

Findon's past football teams

Footballers of a hundred years ago by Valerie Martin

Pictured above is a formidable and determined bunch of players to come out top in any leaguethe village footballers of the 1907/8 season. What stories they could have told us. I can only place the names to a few of them. I believe that the player on the extreme right top row is William Ockenden from the woodyard in Nepcote. The young boy kneeling before him is most likely his younger brother Frank (as an adult he drove the Ockenden's lorry). The player seated crosslegged on the left appears to be F. Brickle.

The following comment was a reprimand for some. It was in 1908 that the stern faced Reverend William Dennis Allen the vicar of Findon wrote...

"Complaints have reached me of the annoyance that is occasioned by the playing of football (in the village) on Sundays, and particularly of the noise and bad language that accompanies it".

The Findon squad c.1912 looked a serious bunch of lads to take on any opposing team.

next comes "unknown" standing behind; then L. Carson; W. Kinshett; Sidney Ockenden, (from Ockenden's wheelwright, smith and timber yard business in Nepcote); W. Hamlin; F. Brickle; Reginald Tipler (he lived in Findon's main street); and William Ockenden, (also from the timber yard in Nepcote he later built and lived at Glanville a property in Nepfield Close in Nepcote).

Sitting from left to right are W. Brooks; E. Paris; Hugh Ockenden, (he lived at 4 York Terrace, Nepcote); A. Hards; and John Ockenden, (another of the brothers from the timber yard he was later to run the business).

Football at this time was played in at The Wicks. Findonians of the 21st century will not know the location of The Wicks. It is the field to the north of Long Furlong road, A280 as one leaves Findon. It is some 200 yards on the right after leaving the Findon roundabout.

The village footballers of the 1907/8 season

Reverend William Dennis Allen vicar of Findon 1908

TheFindonsquad c.1912

making up the squad for the season 1920-21 as they posed at the football ground in the Cissbury Estate. Nepcote House can be seen in the distance behind the bare branches of the trees. The use of the land for football was granted by courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Richard Penfold Wyatt of Cissbury House.

In the back row from left to right are Gatley; E. Langham; F. Winton; O.Wyatt; Albert Constable (who lived in the main street); Robert Martin Mustchin, (of 3 York Terrace in Nepcote and son of Frederick Mustchin); F. Burridge and James Covey (from a well known family connected with horse racing in Findon and he lived in Cross Lane).

Sitting in the middle row from left to right are Langham; Frank Ockenden (from the timber yard

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he later lived at Fairhurst now in Nepfield Close, Nepcote); T. Holmes; C. Southey; "unknown"; and F. Winton. The curate of St. John the Baptist Church in Findon, Reverend Percy Leonard is seated at the end of the row.

In the front row from left to right are B. Overington, C. Jarvis, W. Robinson and Collyer.

The Reverend Percy Leonard had become curate of St. John the Baptist Church in 1919. Not many know that he was mostly remembered for arranging the monthly Sing-Song for parishioners in the Wattle House on Nepcote Green. If you stand beside the Wattle House today you may be lucky enough to hear an echo of the music. He sang Cockney songs to his audience and from all accounts he was a jovial character when not complaining about "football being played on a Sunday".

Every Good Friday school pupils were marched to the church, "Percy" would afterwards lead a paper chase in the afternoon. This was for the older boys only. Girls certainly did not play football in that era… nor partake in the revelries at the time. The memorable and exhausting paper chase was for a hectic one or two miles to Cissbury Ring around the summit.

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Spring budget - changes for investors

By Oliver Suter DipPFS, financial adviser

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On March 15th 2023 Jeremy Hunt revealed his Spring budget. Let’s look at the changes affecting investors.

-The removal of the lifetime allowance (LTA) means that there will be no LTA tax charge on pensions above £1,073,100.

-The annual allowance for pension contributions is increasing from £40,000 to £60,000, allowing individuals to contribute more into their pensions.

-The minimum tapered annual allowance will increase from £4,000 to £10,000 from April. This is accompanied by a rise in the adjusted income threshold to £260,000. This will take more people out of the reaches of tapering, and those who do exceed will still be able to contribute more.

-The money purchase annual allowance (MPAA) is increasing from £4,000 to £10,000 and means those who have taken income from their

pensions, left the workplace, or gone part time may be encouraged to return to work without

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Sussex Snowdrop Trust

Celebrating thirty years of caring for sick children by Lynn Smith

Chichester based Sussex Snowdrop Trust celebrates its thirty-year anniversary this year. A unique charity providing vital nursing care for local children who are dealing with the day-to-day challenges of having a life threatening or terminal illness. Co-founder Diana Levantine tells me that the trust arose as a result of Diana and her fellow founders - Frank Snell and Kate Shaw – being made aware of the lack of support available for local families with sick children.

“In 1992 Sister Beth Connolly and Dr Ann Wallace were caring for a terminally ill child on the busy children’s ward at St Richard’s Hospital, they knew then, that there needed to be changes in provision of care, and that the child should be at home … safe and familiar place where they would be in their own bed with their family and their favourite things.” But they realised that for the child to be at home, it was crucial for the parents to be supported by a Children’s Community Nurse.

“Over the next few months Beth identified the nursing, financial and emotional support needed for all local families who were caring for a child suffering from a life-threatening illness. These needs have all been met by Snowdrop throughout the years.”

Accessing the Snowdrop Trust

In 1993 Sussex Snowdrop Trust was launched and, raised enough money to fund their first Children’s Community Nurse, Jane Evans.

“Our nurses have always been at the heart of the Trust, supporting families as they teach them how to care for their child and give them the confidence to do so. Nurses can help some children by going into schools to administer medication or to check bloods, which is invaluable as children get to spend more time at school, rather than hours travelling to and from hospital. Our Counsellors are busy supporting parents and children, through phobias, anxieties, and bereavement.”

The number of children the trust supports fluctuates each year, as newly diagnosed children come onto the “Snowdrop Pathway” of care, and

others finish treatment. Today, there are between 60-70 children on the “Snowdrop Pathway.”

“From the beginning,” Diana says, “we have worked directly with the NHS. The nurses work from the NHS Children’s Services department in Chichester, so when a life-threatening condition is diagnosed, the child is automatically referred to the Care at Home Team.” The Trust helps families living within a fifteen-mile radius of Chichester, which covers - Hayling Island, Emsworth, Chichester, Bognor Regis, Selsey, Arundel, Billingshurst, Petworth and Midhurst areas.

Funding the work of the Trust

The Charity’s greatest challenge, Diana tells me, is to raise the £380,000 a year needed to fund members of the Care at Home Team, and to provide financial support for families. Funds are raised through legacies, trusts and grants from local businesses and the community. Diana points out that the cost-of-living crisis has further impacted families, who may already be struggling financially, as it is usual for one parent to give up work when a child receives a life-threatening or terminal diagnosis, in order to become a carer.

“We are giving vouchers to families who need help with food costs or petrol to get their child to hospital for treatment, which costs the charity over £4,000 a month.” Also, over recent years, the charity’s volunteer base has decreased, and Diana says, “We would love to see more volunteers get involved in events.”

Offering plenty of opportunities for volunteering

And, in this celebratory year there are numerous events for would-be volunteers to become involved in. May sees the annual walk at Arundel Castle Estate Park, taking place near Hiorne Tower on Sunday 14th, when “Hundreds of supporters enjoy a 1- or 5-mile route and take in the stunning views of the South Downs.” There will be a steel pan workshop, tombola and food stalls.” A few days later, on 18th May, Champs Hill, near Coldwaltham, is hosting a demonstration by award-winning florist, Matthew Spriggs. On 29th July the charity has “A Supercar Track Day” and there is an outdoor cinema night at Madehurst Cricket ground on 2nd September. There is will also be special event for volunteers, to mark this landmark year. Details of all events can be found on the charity’s website. The Trust, I assume, must have seen several changes over the last thirty years, but Diana says that “Actually for us, nothing has changed. Snowdrop families will always need help and support.

They will always need … access to a children’s nurse and will nearly always have financial problems when their child is ill.

Most parents and children are ‘changed’ by their journey on the Snowdrop Pathway, but with the support of the nurses and our counsellors they will be able to cope so much better.”

Thirty years later – improved outcomes for sick children

What has changed is the outcome today’s children can expect. In 1998 Dr Wallace wrote:

“Today there are 40 youngsters in our care, and over a five-year period 25 children have died.”

“Today,” Diana says, “most children with leukaemia, cystic fibrosis and cancer, and many other conditions, are surviving, due to extraordinary operations, new treatments and medications. They will probably live to collect their pensionswhat a change.”

“The community has been so generous - despite particularly challenging times”

When I ask how well-supported the Charity is by the local community, Diana is unequivocal, “We have incredible support from local people not only from Snowdrop families who often fundraise, as a way of giving back for the care they received, but also a wide variety of community groups, including schools and colleges.”

Mostly recently the Trust was awarded a certificate of recognition from the High Sherriff of West Sussex, James Whitmore, “In recognition of great and valuable services in the Community.” The award also recognises the appreciation of the residents and people of West Sussex. Diana says, “We receive letters of thanks from many Snowdrop families over the years, who will never forget the care they received when their child was so ill.”

And, in this special year, there is a greater opportunity for people to be involved with the charity through its fundraising campaign: “Snowdrop’s 30 for 30!” The charity would like to encourage people to take part in their own fundraising event or challenge using the number 30 – for instance, by a 30-mile walk, bake 30cakes, 30 hours of running or just give £30 - in 2023. Anyone who has ideas or who wants to learn about volunteering opportunities can talk them through with the charity or join them for their monthly coffee morning on the first Thursday of each month at 10.30am.

When I ask Diana what she feels is the Trust’s greatest achievement, she says:

“I am incredibly proud that the Snowdrop Trust is a much-loved local children’s charity and is respected in West Sussex. It is a great achievement to have been able to support hundreds of families through their most difficult times, with an outstanding Care at Home Team, for over 30 years.”

Contact: Sussex Snowdrop Trust, 3 William Booker Yard, The Street, Walberton, West Sussex. BN18 0PF. Tel: 01243 572433 www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com.

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Sussexdown residential care home welcomes new Home Manager

Sussexdown, an elegant and welcoming residential care home on the outskirts of Storrington, has recently welcomed Lynne Hudson as it’s new Home Manager.

Lynne has worked in the health sector for over 46 years and successfully managed care homes for the past 22 years, ensuring they are not only rated good by CQC but exceed resident and family expectations. She is passionate about delivering high standards of care and maintaining dignity – she loves to make a difference, particularly when someone is in the later part of their life.

Having immediately settled into life at Sussexdown, Lynne has brought experience, stability, and the highest quality of care, both medically and holistically, that benefits each and every resident – and their families and the team can’t speak highly enough of her.

Sussexdown provides social interaction, companionship and a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, with plenty of Food, Fun and Friendship alongside compassionate, person-centered care.

There are 77 comfortable, fully furnished rooms and a variety of bright and spacious communal areas for residents to relax in and enjoy with visiting friends and family.

There is a rich and varied activities programme, which residents can take part in as much or as little as they wish, and the home has its own on-site hairdressing salon.

Situated among gardens with mature trees and wellmaintained flower beds, there’s plenty for residents to explore outside via accessible pathways and ample seating. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind on a sunny day.

The home encourages choice and independence in a homefrom-home environment, with the support of the professionally trained care team.

If you’re considering a residential care home, get in touch, meet Lynne and discuss how she and the team at Sussexdown can help you get the most out of life at the warm and welcoming home.

Call 01903 947640 or visit www.care-south.co.uk

To find out more about life at Sussexdown and watch the video from Lynne, simply scan the QR code with your smart phone camera and click on the link.

Lynne Hudson, the new Home Manager at Sussexdown residential care home, pictured outside the home

Are you ignoring your progress?

By personal trainer & nutritionist Heather Smith

If your goal is to lose weight, and you’re only focussing on what the scales tell you – I think you might be selling yourself short. When you’re eagerly seeking weight loss, it can be easy to get disheartened when you don’t see an immediate change on the scales.

We can become convinced that nothing is changing, and this can contribute in no small part to the on: off cycle so many of us have with our health and fitness plans.

But, if you make a point of noticing some of the other positives which come alongside making improvements to our health and fitness, then that’s likely to help you stay on course.

You could start monitoring the fit of your clothes, or even get the tape measure out. But also, you could consider the many other positives which come alongside making improvements to our health and fitness.

You might even notice specifics which you hadn’t considered before… The one I hear most often relates to being able to tie one’s shoelaces more

easily! Likewise, what about other nonoutcome based positives you’re likely to be seeing – things like:

• Sticking to a routine

• Eating more veggies

• Getting 10,000 steps a day consistently

• Doing two workouts a week

To almost every client I’ve ever worked with, the non-weight-loss achievements are as important as the weight loss ones – it’s just that we often don’t notice these other positives which come with improving our nutrition and exercise routines, until we see the changes we’re so focussed on seeing on the scales. Keep finding positive associations between what you’re doing and the whole picture of the results you’re experiencing. This will help you feel inclined to stay the course for the long term.

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In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks

by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens

During lockdown we bought some chickens which delighted the children and then shocked them in equal measure when we got home one evening and the lawn was a flurry of feathers but no chickens. When the local foxes took our replacements we threw in the towel. I couldn’t be angry with them for very long as they were just trying, like all of us, to survive. These sleek, burnished, rusty, fiery spirits both delight us and annoy us and I thought I would find out more about them.

Their name is thought to come from ‘Puk’, a Proto -Indo European word meaning ‘thick haired/tail’. Humans have always had a love/hate relationship with them. In Europe they represented cunning and trickery and in Asian cultures, familiar spirits with magic powers. They could herald both good and bad omens. In suburban England they fascinate with their dexterity, annoy with their defecation and yelping and

yet provide one of the few safari experiences in our urban life as we regularly grind the car to a halt in the middle of a night journey and watch a fox caught in the headlights crossing a road. In turn it begins to watch us watching it until it slinks off, presumably neither feeling threatened or very interested.

The red fox, vulpes, is the most common worldwide and there are 11 other main species, with 47 sub species, ranging in habitat from the coldest, snowy regions of the world to African deserts. Some are so specific to a region that they live only on small islands or in a single National Park. They are the second most ubiquitous mammal in the world after humans.

Apart from dogs and man, the only natural predators are eagles and lions, and they have become one of the very few animals to thrive in urban settings. In fact, in the wild, a red fox might live for three years but they can live twice as long in a city. They are omnivores like humans, eating

Foxes in the garden

anything going: insects, eggs, berries, apple cores, rodents and of course left over takeaways. Their range can really vary, from a few hectares in a town to over 4000 in the Highlands. They generally sleep during the day, though since I’ve been in England I’ve seen them more and more in daylight. They live in dens under the ground, or under garden sheds, with multiple getaways in case of invaders. During Winter they use their tail, ‘brush, as a cover to keep warm.

As a group they are called many different words: Skulk, leash, earth or pack. They stay together as a couple for life and live in a family that can have different lairs including a breeding lair. The male can share his den and be sexually active with more than one female adult. Some of the females, left over from previous litters, aren’t breeders, and have the role of being ‘nannies’ to the new cubs.

The vixen has a litter per year between 1-6 cubs and after about 5 weeks the cubs venture out though they are still cared for over the Summer

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by their parents. By Autumn they leave the den and disperse.

It is often wondered how they live alongside cats and the answer is cat’s ferocious claw techniques frighten them off. They have great hearing and can hear rodents digging away underground. They make over 28 recognisable sounds which has made me want to start listening to them more closely. Last fact- they can run between 30-45 km per hour!

There is an ongoing debate about their ecological impact. It has been calculated that they save farmers 7-9 million pounds in killing rabbits, yet cost farmers 9.4 million pounds by attacking young lambs. In Australia they have decimated native mammal populations that had no natural defences. Certainly the anti-fox hunting protests showed that they are an animal that sparks strong emotions. I wonder too if, with our comfortable, manicured life indoors, they remind us of our hand to mouth nomadic past, where life was more on a knife edge, yet also more free, weaving a living under the stars.

Where to visit in May

A visit to Leonardslee gardens should be number one on your list. You may remember that I featured this Garden a couple of years ago.

It has been revamped over the last few years and has special qualities especially in May when all the Azaleas and Rhododendrons are out in flower!

May tasks

• There is an old gardener’s adage; ‘one looses the gardens in May’. There is so much to do!

• Buy and Plant annual flowers and other frost sensitive plants like vegetable plugstomatoes, runner beans, peppers, aubergines and chillies.

• Feed lawns

• Water any new plants and fertilise and water pot plants

• Prune Pennstemons back to fresh green shoots if they show lots of new basal growth

• Thin out the clematises that have already flowered this year.

• Hoe weeds to save you having to get on your hands and knees - little and often

Unlocking your home’s potential

Extensions. By Nick Roberts RMR Group

Unlock the hidden potential of your home. Your home is like a treasure chest, filled with untapped possibilities just waiting to be revealed and extensions are the key to accessing this potential.

Planning the right extension

Begin at the planning stage. Consider your home's layout and architectural style. This will direct you to the ideal extension plan. Seek out professional advice from architects and contractors, who will share their knowledge and experience to help you navigate your project.

Permits & regulations

Look at permits and regulations, remember that these obstacles are in place to ensure that your extension is acquired fairly and safely. Engaging with local authorities and understanding building codes are essential steps in reaching your desired destination.

Blend with existing structure

It's now time to break ground! The right extension will seamlessly blend with your existing structure, maintaining your home’s integrity while enhancing its space, functionality, and value. This delicate balance is the key to a successful transformation.

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Declutter before moving

Reduce removal expenses and spend less time packing

By decluttering before relocating, you'll create a more efficient move and save money on your home removal expenses as the removal team will be packing fewer unnecessary items. Here are some helpful tips to streamline your home decluttering process before moving:

1. Starting early is key. Don't wait until the last minute to start packing. Give yourself ample time to sort through your belongings and determine what you want to keep, sell, donate, or dispose.

2. The fourbox method is an effective way to declutter. Use four labelled boxes, ‘Keep’,

3. It's crucial to be strict with yourself when decluttering. Ask yourself if you truly need each item in your new home; if not, let it go. Remember, the fewer items you have to move, the simpler the move will be.

4. Try the 30-day declutter challenge. Start by removing one item on day one, two items on day two, and so on until day 30, where you remove 30 items, totalling 465 items. Challenge your family members to see who can reduce the most.

5. Consider donating items that are still in good condition but no longer needed. Donate clothes to a local crisis shelter, take in-date food to a food bank, and send old bedding to an animal rescue centre.

By starting early, taking action, and making the process fun, you'll be able to move to your new home efficiently and spend more time enjoying

this time of year, you will undoubtedly see terns ‘chattering and plunging’. Look out for Little and Sandwich Terns who have undertaken a long migration from Africa to breed here in the UK, arriving in April / May, leaving in September / October.

Terns are slender, graceful birds, generally with white or pale grey wings and a black cap. On first appearance they may seem much the same but some of the little differences make it fun to try and distinguish them: The Sandwich Tern has black legs and a black beak with a yellow tip; the Little Tern has yellow/orange legs and a yellow beak with a black tip. The Roseate Tern has red legs and a black beak with red at the base, whereas the Common Tern has red legs and a red beak with black at the tip - the Artic Tern is very similar to the Common but has a completely red bill. It might take a while to remember all these details! Although you are unlikely to see Roseate or Arctic Terns at Pagham harbour, there have been some rare sightings in the area. Common Terns breed along the coast at Langstone Harbour.

Pagham Harbour is an important breeding ground for Little Terns, which can also be identified by the distinctive white forehead on their black caps. As they are social birds you may see a flock rise up together to see off predators.

leads; adult Little Terns will abandon their nest if they’ve been disturbed, leaving chicks and nests vulnerable. The good news is, there has been an increase in fledgling Little Terns since the project’s inception, and last year a record 26 Little Terns hatched – let’s see what this year brings. The other tern you are likely to see at Pagham Harbour is the Sandwich Tern, named after the Kent town where they were first observed in the 18th century. These terns are a similar size to black-headed gulls but have more slender bodies and long elegant wings. Like other terns, they (mostly) mate for life. A male who arrives at a colony without a mate will try to demonstrate his prowess to the female by flying above and bringing her fish. You may also see two terns preforming a courtship ritual of mutual head-bowing and stretching. Last year was also a good one for breeding Sandwich Terns - 148 fledglings hatched at Pagham Harbour.

If you happen to be at Pagham Harbour RSPB this summer, enjoy the hypnotic joy of these elegant little birds as they go about their business. Perhaps the final line in Mary Oliver’s poem perfectly sums up the cathartic, mesmerising impact of tern watching: “And you find, for hours, you cannot remember the questions that weigh so heavily in your mind.”

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Lemon risotto with fried halloumi

A quick, easy healthy lunch or dinner

Ingredients - Serves 4

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 brown onion, diced & 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 400g arborio rice

• 150ml white wine, or replace with more stock.

• 1200ml vegetable stock

• 1 block halloumi, cut into 12 pieces

• 100g Twineham Grange, grated Italian style cheese

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Decent pinch of salt and pepper

• 1 bag spinach, washed & Handful of fresh basil

• 2tbsp Carla’s seasoning dried parsley

To serve: Zest of lemon & squeeze of lemon juice.

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pan, add onion and cook for 5 mins until the onions starts to go translucent. Add in the garlic, and cook for a further minute.

2. Add rice to the pan and stir for a few minutes before pouring in wine. Wait for wine to almost fully absorb (stir regularly) then add stock a ladle at a time. Ensure each has almost fully absorbed before adding next. Should take around 20 mins.

3. Once stock is used up, taste the Should be soft still have a little bite. If it’s too hard add a ladle of boiling water one at a time until coo-ked, at this point turn heat to low.

4. Heat a non frying pan medeach side for 3 minutes.

5. Add Twineham Grange cheese, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper to risotto. Stir well and remove from heat, gently stir in basil and spinach.

6. To serve divide the risotto into four bowls, sprinkle with lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice and top with the halloumi. Season well.

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The Chosen Haram

Award-winning circus show from Edinburgh-born artist, Sadiq Ali

members of the LGBTQ+ community who identify as (ex) Muslim. The show explores the personal struggles faced by many people whose upbringing contradicts their personal truths, and how this can lead to self-destructive behaviour. Something that is “Haram” is forbidden by Islam. Win a pair of tickets to see The Chosen Haram at Worthing Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 24th June 2023 at 8.00pm. www.wtm.uk

Expect a heady mix of love, drugs and Islam. This unique and complex take on circus, performed on two Chinese Poles, is emotionally candid with moments of humour and joy set to a banging soundtrack.

The story of two gay men and their chance meeting through a dating app, portraying the highs and lows of their relationship and the barriers they face, social, cultural and personal in seeking happiness and personal fulfilment.

Based on a combination of lead artist Sadiq Ali’s personal experience, as well as interviews with

Win a pair of tickets to see The Chosen Haram

To enter answer the following question: Q: Where is artist Sadiq Ali from? a) Edinburgh b) Glasgow c) Aberdeen

Send your answer and contact details to: The Chosen Haram Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st May 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

Findon Parish Council

Planning Applications, Local Plan & Conservation

Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held 16th Mar 2023. To consider the following applications: SDNP/ 23/00627/FUL – Tajdar Indian Cuisine, Horsham Road, Findon, BN14 0TF - Convert garage to annexe accommodation for staff (retrospective). Council reviewed planning documents and location. Question raised regarding whether proposed addition of white weatherboard cladding was appropriate for location. FPC understands this is considered on a case-by-case basis by Planning Officers. Should retrospective planning permission be granted, FPC expects a condition to limit use of premises solely to staff employed by Tajdar Indian Cuisine and not be let or sold as a separate entity. Resolved: Clerk informs SDNPA Findon Parish Council raises no objection to application, subject to above condition.

Resolved: Clerk informs SDNPA that ish Council raises no objection to application. South Downs Local Plan Review: a) Draft response to Settlement Facilities Assessment reviewed and agreed. Clerk to submit to SDNPA. Open Spaces Assessment (OSA) was more complex and would be progressed. Submission deadline for OSA of 6th April 2023 was extended by SDNPA to 20th Oct 2023.

b) Council attended SDNPA Parish Workshop on 15th Mar, which covered completion of Parish Priority Statements. SDNPA suggested a short summary. Submission deadline 20th Oct 2023.

SDNP/23/00585/TPO

Woodland south of The Chase, Findon, BN14 0TT - T3 T5 T14 all dead and dangerous and need removing. Council had reviewed the planning documents and site location. The Findon Tree Warden raised no objection.

Proposed Nepcote Conservation Area (CA): Council attended SDNPA Planning Committee meeting on 9th Mar. Proposed CA had a change to southern boundary in response to comments from landowner. Nepcote CA discussed by Committee and Order unanimously agreed. SDNPA Conservation Officer confirmed designation was immediate and provided ‘next steps’ of Order. Once map amended, FPC would receive final version of document. findonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Findon Valley Residents’ Association

Street party, open meeting, Cissbury fields, A27 & Farmers’ market

Bring your family and friends along to our Coronation Big Lunch street party on Sunday 7 May, on Lime Tree Avenue by the Library and Free Church. It’ll be a great event for all the family, with barbecues, Worthing Steel Band, Punch and Judy, quiz, graffiti wall, cakes, face painting, tombola and more. Classic cars are particularly welcome, for display in the Lime Tree Surgery car park, as part of the event. Austins to Astons, all welcome! The event will also mark the official opening of our Jubilee Memorial garden at the library, in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.

Our March Open Meeting and AGM was very successful with some 50 people attending and supporting FVRA. The talk by Tom Micklewright, Lime Tree Surgery’s Administrative Partner, was well received with a range of questions asked. Our local councillors also spoke and

We’ll be meeting with the Borough Council durto establish what the next actions will naturing of Cissbury Fields. Our

thanks to residents who visited the display at Findon Valley library and provided their feedback.

For Highways England’s recent A27 consultation, FVRA were able to provide summary feedback from our own local survey, where 178 responses were received from the BN14 postcode area. A majority opposed the three options as presented, but many wanted to see further information and detail before deciding. Highways England’s response to the overall consultation is awaited.

Our next Artisan and Farmers’ Market will be on bank holiday Sunday 28 May, usual venue Lime Tree Surgery car park, from 9.30am. A great range of fascinating stalls, also coffee and street food. Everybody welcome.

Do please join FVRA! See our website or pick up a form from Findon Valley Library.

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