Sussex Local - Findon - September 2018

September 2018

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Findon - High Salvington - Salvington - Clapham - Patching

Local news and events through the door to 6,200 homes in this area every month

CARO EMERALD Exclusive interview plus tickets

WIN TICKETS! Caro Emerald, Eddi Reader & “The Enormous Turnip”

HISTORY Sheep Fair

LOCAL NEWS

Charity, Community & Parish Council

GARDENS Bulbs

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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Local Clubs, Gardening, Local Charities, Local Business Directory

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September 2018 Cover image Caro Emerald

Welcome...

The children go back to school this month and, at the time of writing, the weather has already turned somewhat autumnal.

This month we have an exclusive interview with Dutch singer Caro Emerald. Caro’s hit record ’Back it Up’ shot her to stardom in 2009 and her debut album has sold over 1.3 million copies. You can also win tickets to see Caro in Brighton, see page 26.

We also have tickets to see Eddi Reader, see page 14. Winner of three BRIT awards, Eddi is well known from Fairground Attraction and has topped both the album and singles charts. Families will love the live music and eccentric puppetry of The Enormous Turnip - we have tickets for the Connaught Theatre, Worthing see page 15.

Our recipe is a Mediterranean family dish Moroccan Tagine, ideal for a September supper, see page 34.

As usual, we have news from Findon Parish council on page 45 and Findon Valley Residents’ Association, page 46. For other local news please see our Charity & Community pages starting on page 20.

This month’s property article is on converting your garage. Our ’Prop Doc’ Chris Ennis gives some helpful advice, page 40.

Finally, we are getting a great response to our new-look crossword, see page 32. It’s now very simple to enter online.

Until next month,

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “Be like a postage stamp.

Stick to a thing till you get there.”

- JOSH BILLINGS Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine. Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors.

The views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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...........................................................................What’s On ......................................WIN! Tickets to see Eddi Reader .....................WIN! Tickets to see ‘The Enormous Turnip’ ........................................................................Local Walks .........................................................Charity & Community ....................Caro Emerald exclusive interview + tickets .......................................................................Local History .................................................................Prize Crossword .................................................................................Recipe ....................................................................In Your Garden .............................................................................Property ............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page ..........................................................Parish Council News .....................Findon Valley Residents’ Association News .............................................................Business Directory ...........................................................Index of Advertisers

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The Chardonnay Restaurant Washington, Old London Road, RH20 3BN Will be closed for business from the 9th September We would like to thank all of our customers who have supported us over the last 24 years.

A general sale will be held of all contents on

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October between 10am and 3pm For pre-enquiries of commercial equipment for sale please ring 01903 892271

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Crafted in our own workshops near South Bersted. Visit us for a bespoke, friendly, personal service.

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Win tickets to see Eddi Reader Monday 22nd October, 7:30pm, Worthing Pavilion Theatre Eddi Reader is widely considered to be one of Scotland’s greatest singers. It would be Eddi’s band Fairground Attraction that made her a house-hold name, reaching a huge audience when the single ‘Perfect’ and parEddi Reader ent album ‘First of (c) Genevieve Stevenson a Million Kisses’ both hit number one in the charts.

Eddi has been awarded an MBE, as well as three BRIT awards, and topped both the singles and albums chart.

Eddi’s 2018 concerts offer a chance to witness a live performer at the peak of her powers, with an incredible band and a devotion for great music. She is very much an artist alive in the moment each time she

performs. Expect new songs, old favourites and a night that will live long in the memory.

'Just perfect – she gets every song just right' ⁃ The Sunday Times 'Eddi Reader is one of my favourite singers of all time' ⁃ Jools Holland Lucky winners will receive a pair of tickets to the show at 7:30pm on Monday 22nd October at Worthing Pavilion Theatre. Tickets from worthingtheatres.co.uk

Win tickets to Eddi Reader To enter the competition answer the question below: Q:

Which country was Eddi Reader born in? a) Scotland

b) England

c) Wales

Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Eddi Reader Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 27th September 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

Home is where the Heart is Can you imagine how you would feel if it was suggested that you leave your home and loved one and move to an “old people’s home”… Panic, anger, fear, betrayal are some words that come to mind.

When the time comes for residential specialist dementia care, it is ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! when the quality of life for both sufferer and carer can be improved.

Woodlands offers twenty-four hour professional care with the majority of staff having the equivalent of NVQ 3 and 4 with continuous updated courses provided. Families are able to take their loved one out or enjoy home made tea and cake in a relaxed atmosphere within the home daily or when ever is possible for them. This allows for quality social time, and families know that the personal, nutritional and complex care needs of their loved ones are being provided for every hour of the day.

There is however one fact that is not frequently admitted. This is… that the earlier this move takes place, the better the result for the resident as they are able to cope with the changes to their lifestyle. No-one wants to make this sad decision, and in reality the temptation is to wait and “see how it goes”. Unfortunately, what so often happens is a catastrophe! A fall, midnight walk, not to mention all the little things that can play havoc with Dementia - lack of nutrition, hydration, cleanliness leading to infections and indeed the appearance that the actual Dementia is worse than it is!

Why would we want minimum care at home, instead of the continuously caring atmosphere where a sufferer of Dementia is protected from all of the fear, indignity and complete isolation they experience most of the time. Come and visit Woodlands and see the difference professional family care could make for your loved one.

We have a saying at Woodlands, “Enable a person to be the best they can be!”

For further information and to visit Woodlands House contact me Oonagh Cacioppo Manager/ Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903725458 or 07815762623

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Win a family ticket to Terrible Tudors!

Educational fun on Thursday 13 September at 7pm We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

Horrible Histories is simultaneously running another show: Awful Egyptians. In this show you’ll discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in!

Horrible Histories is at The Capitol Horsham from 13th - 16th September. Call the Box Office on 01403 750220 or you can book online at www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Win tickets to Terrible Tudors To enter the competition answer the question below: So it’s time to prepare yourselves for an amazing show with Horrible Histories, live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this astounding show at The Capitol Horsham is guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

Hear the legends (and the lies!) about the Terrible Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary

Q:

How many wives did Henry VIII have? a) 1

b) 6

c) 9

Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Terrible Tudors Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 10th September 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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What does the rate rise mean for you?

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner Last month for only a second time in a decade the Bank of England Base Rate was increased. It now stands at 0.75%. Although this isn’t the actual rate that borrowers pay or savers receive, the increase means banks are likely to change their rates accordingly. This is good news for savers but bad news for borrowers, but not in equal measures.

After the last rate rise, whilst almost all banks increased the Standard Variable Rate on their mortgages only half increased the rate they paid on their variable rate savings account. However, several new accounts were launched that paid higher interest rates than the existing range. Similarly, with mortgages fixed rates and discounted rates are available that are usually considerably cheaper than the standard variable rate, although not all banks make all deals available to existing customers. This shows it’s important to be proactive and with many banks loyalty costs.

Even with rising rates it’s important to consider whether a savings account is the best home for your long-term savings. Since the base rate reached 0.5% in March 2009, after adjusting for inflation the average cautious managed fund has grown by 35% and the average aggressive managed fund has

returned more than twice that. By contrast someone putting their money into an average one-year savings bond each year has lost 5% after inflation is taken into account. Of course, past performance is not a guide to future performance and investing all your money after a decade of strong returns may not be the best idea. However, it does show the important role “real assets” have in generating a real return.

The other group who this will affect is those with pensions not yet in payment. If the increase in the Base Rate is reflected in long term rates, annuity rates should increase. That’s potentially good news for those who want to purchase a guaranteed income with their fund. On the other side, the cost to schemes of providing final salary pension is likely to fall, which will be reflected in lower transfer values for those who are looking to transfer out of such arrangements.

In summary, there will be winners and losers from rising rates, its important to minimise the losses if you’re on the losing side and maximise the gains if you’re one of the winners.

For more details visit www.nsurefinancial.co.uk or to arrange a free review please call 01903 821010

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Local Walks - September All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Sat 1

10:00am Hareswith 3.9 miles 1.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at Storrington Rec Ground car park, Storrington, RH20 4BG. Explore unspoilt fields and meadows Mick 01903 745971 Sun 2 10:00am Figure of Eight 5 miles 2.25 hrs Level 3 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Includes wonderful views towards the North Downs and the coast Mick 01903 745971 Tue 4 9:30am Buchan Country Park 3 miles 1 hr Level 2 Meet in the car park off Horsham Road, RH11 9HQ, on the Crawley to Horsham side of the dual carriageway.

Largely wooded area with some open heathland Emmy 01403 255517 Fri 7 10:00am Shelley in Horsham Bike Ride 2.5 hrs A bike ride with information about the poet Shelley’s early experiences in Horsham and how it influenced his life Thea Bredie 07968 068392 Fri 7 10:00am Old Crawley 6 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Meet in car park behind Goffs Park House, RH11 8TL Brenda 07847 022288 Sat 8 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Downland Dog Walk 2 miles 75 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE Ann 01903 297553 Sun 9 2.30pm Horsham Heritage Guided Walks 2 miles 90 mins Level 2 Meet outside the Museum in the Causeway Jill 07780 701184 Wed 12 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-6 miles 3 hrs Level 3 For experienced walkers over difficult terrain Ron 07933 106663 Sat 15 2:00pm Storrington Riverside Walk 3.5 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in Storrington Rec Ground car park, Storrington, RH20 4BG. Explore Storrington's lovely Riverside Walk Mick 01903 745971 Sun 16 10:00am Washington to Steyning Circular 9 miles 3.5 hrs Level 3 Meet in Washington South Downs Way car park Mick 01903 745971 Mon 17 10:00am Leith Hill to Wotton waterfall 5.5 miles 2.25 hrs Level 3 Meet at Starveall Corner car park on the Leith Hill to Abinger Common road. See the waterfall in the Wotton Estate Graham 01403 733677 Fri 21 12:00pm Memory Walk - Horsham Park 1+ miles 30 or 60 mins Health Meet outside Conservatory Cafe in Horsham park for a gentle walk. Unite with us against dementia Horsham Rusty Brains 01403 213017 Sat 22 2:00pm Parham Glider Field 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park, RH20 4BG. Explore the country paths to Parham Glider Field Mick 01903 745971 Sun 30 10:00am North Stoke 7.4 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). This longer walks explores the South Downs above Amberley Mick 01903 745971

Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Sat 2 Sat 8 Wed 19 Sun 23

10:00am Amberley 8 miles Meet near Amberley school, just off the B2139 10:30am Lancing Ring 6.5 miles Meet Lancing Ring CP, top of Mill Road, North Lancing 9:45am Cowdray Park 5.5 miles Meet at Benbow Pond car park, on A272 Petworth to Midhurst 10:30am Slindon 7 miles Meet Dukes Road car park, Slindon Woods

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Sussex Snippets Surgeons from St Richard’s Hospital, Worthing Hospital and West Sussex Urology LLP are taking on a gruelling 100 mile bike ride in a bid to raise £80,000. This will provide new equipment to improve diagnosis of urological cancers and other specialist urological conditions. The NHS colleagues will join 15,000 cyclists on 23 September at the world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester for the start of the first ever Vélo South, a major new sporting event for the UK. Donate at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ wsulyh. There will be road closures on 23rd September, during Vélo South. You can see which roads will be affected at www.velosouth.com For a second year significant improvements have been made by West Sussex primary school children who took their Key Stage 2 SATs in May this year.

Provisional results show that 61.3% of the county’s 11-year-olds met or exceeded the expected standard in the combined three areas: reading, writing and maths (RWM) - a rise of 6.3%. Richard Burrett, West Sussex Council Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “The improvement at KS2 in all three subjects is especially pleasing. In fact West Sussex is improving at a faster rate when compared with the national average."

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SUSSEX LOCAL West Sussex Council have jointly commissioned an innovative pilot to enhance the whole-family approach to supporting and protecting victims of domestic abuse.

The partnership will focus on; support for people who are still in their relationship; support for children and young people, and support for survivors. West Sussex is one of only two areas in the country to conduct this pilot.

Anyone who needs or is aware of someone needing support for domestic abuse across West Sussex should ring 07834 968 539 or 033 022 28181 or email DomesticAbuseServicesCentral@westsussex.gov.uk On Saturday 6 October, Sophie's Wish is throwing a Fundraising Dinner Dance at the Europa Gatwick Hotel.

Sophie passed away following a courageous battle against cancer when she was eleven years old.

Sophie's wish was to buy a holiday home on the Isle of Wight for use by children battling cancer and their families. Sophie’s parents know that is impossible to plan holidays when you have a poorly child and the holiday home will give others the opportunity to enjoy a much needed break, whilst having the care and support they need. For more information and to donate see virginmoneygiving.com/someonespecial/sophiepowell Your Energy Sussex, the local energy supplier backed

by Sussex councils, has gone green. From now on all electricity supplied to customers is certified as being sourced from UK-based wind and solar generators, as well as some Sussex-generated energy from Councilinstalled solar panels. Your Energy Sussex is run on a not-for-profit basis and uses any surplus it generates to support residents who are struggling to pay their energy bills. You can get a quick, no obligation quote online or by calling free of charge on 0800 952 0001.

Sussex Police have opened a new round of police officer recruitment as it starts to allocate the £17m released from reserves and the extra precept contributions from local households. They plan to have 200 more officers by 2022.

A memorial to the victims of the Shoreham Air Show tragedy is now taking shape. It is being created by local artists, husband and wife team Jane Fordham and David Parfitt, ready to be installed on the banks of the Adur as statements of remembrance to the eleven people who died in the crash in August 2015. A specially designed memorial bench is to be installed close to eleven individual arches, one for each of the victims, near the entrance to the Shoreham Toll Bridge. No time has been set for the completion of the installation.

CAGNE, Communities Against Gatwick Noise and Emissions, are campaigning against the impact Gatwick Airport has on the counties of Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and the decline in the wellbeing of its communities. CAGNE say that the growth of Gatwick takes no account of the lack of infrastructure in the road and rail that is causing the area to grind to a halt and produce a marked decline in air quality. They state that Gatwick causes a bottleneck on the rail and road networks and stops the growth of businesses and impacts the wellbeing of residents. Find out more at cagne.org

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Free sessions for local veterans Thanks to a grant from The Aged Veterans Fund, local charity Care for Veterans will be able to open its doors to local aged veterans, to provide free of charge social and recreational facilities from its facility at Boundary Road, Worthing.

The Social and Recreation department at Care for Veterans provides a light, bright and fun area for people to come and enjoy arts and crafts and games such as cards, bingo, quizzes, jigsaws and dominoes.

There will also be time for drinking tea, having a chat and just enjoying the company of other veterans from the local community.

The sessions will be from 9am-12pm on Saturday mornings from 1st September, for 20 weeks. They will be free of charge and available to anyone aged 65 years or over who has served in the Armed Forces. Due to limited space, attendees must book in advance and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

These sessions are for anyone who is feeling lonely or just wants to get out of the house to a new environment and meet like-minded people, have a chat, have some fun or be creative. It will be up to each attendee as to what they take part in and there will be a choice each week.

If you are interested in finding out more or to book a place, call 01903 218444.

SUSSEX LOCAL Extra money to tackle Rough Sleeping in Worthing Worthing Borough Council has been awarded £271,000 by central government to help tackle rough sleeping. The money will be used to fund extra staff and services for homeless people in the town in partnership with key local charities. These include the Worthing Churches Homelessness Project (WCHP) and the Worthing Winter Night Shelter, co-ordinated

by Storm Ministries. The Winter Night Shelter will open earlier this coming winter and additional outreach workers will be taken on to work with rough sleepers with complex needs.

In 2017, the number of rough sleepers in Worthing increased from 24 to 35, and is expected to grow further. In recognition of this, central government has awarded 83 councils, including Worthing, extra money to tackle rough sleeping.

In further news, Worthing Churches Homeless Project (WCHP) are very grateful to Allchurches Trust for providing £4,000 towards the development of their new service in Lyndhurst Road. The Trust supports churches, charities and communities with projects that help individuals achieve their full potential. Never more so is this true of WCHP’s innovative project at Lyndhurst Road.

Green Flag Awards

Five parks in Adur and Worthing have been awarded the coveted Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy.

The international award scheme recognises parks or green spaces which are extremely well managed and have achieved the highest quality in environmental standards, beauty and visitor facilities. Considered amongst the best in the world, they are also recognised for their community engagement.

This year’s awards include the first ever Green Flag for Lancing Manor Park in Adur and for Marine Gardens in Worthing. Adur & Worthing Council’s other 2018 Green Flag parks are: Beach House Park, Field Place and Highdown Gardens.

Cllr Edward Crouch, Worthing Borough Council’s Executive Member for Digital and Environmental Services, said: “I’m delighted that our hard working staff and volunteers are recognised for the care and attention they put into making our green open spaces safe and attractive places to be.”

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Open auditions for Aladdin Panto Worthing Theatres and Paul Holman Associates will be holding open auditions for children aged 9 - 12 to star in their magical pantomime Aladdin; their fastestever selling Christmas production.

In their open auditions, which take place at the Assembly Hall, Worthing on Sunday 23rd September, they will be looking for little stars to take on the acting roles of the Junior Police Force, as well as two teams of dancers to play the Villagers and the Jewels. The auditions will take place from 10:30am and children must be 4’11 and under, with dance experience required for the non-acting roles.

With the cast now announced, auditioning children will get the chance to perform on stage alongside Lee Latchford-Evans from pop super group STEPS and CBeebies star Rebecca Keatley, as well as a host of other talented cast members.

For further information regarding the auditions, email Jenny Elsden at jennyelsden@talktalk.net. Aladdin runs at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing from Friday 30th November 2018 to Tuesday 1st January 2019.

Help end local homelessness

Worthing Churches Homeless Projects are organising an exciting new fundraising event, Go the Distance, on

SUSSEX LOCAL Sunday 30th September. People of all ages and abilities are invited to walk, jog or run 5km or 10km along the water’s edge and back along Worthing prom to raise both awareness and money in support of the homeless on your doorstep. The event will also serve as a celebration for the charities rebrand. For more information please visit www.wchp.org.uk/go-thedistance or call 01903 680740.

Friends of St John the Baptist Update

The Friends Committee is delighted to announce that £15,000 was the sum available to spend after the first year of fundraising, of which £10,000 has already been given towards the cost of major repairs recently undertaken on the historic stained glass windows. The next project to support is repairs in the Bell Tower. Once again the Friends are running the refreshments stall at Findon Sheep Fair on 8th September and need volunteers, please, to sign up on the rota. Please let Jacqui Greaney know if you can help on 07877 969580. On Friday 21 September, at 7.00pm, the Friends are hosting a classical music concert at St John the Baptist Church, Findon, in collaboration with the Shipley Arts Festival.

World-class musicians, the Bernardi Music Group will be performing. Tickets are £35, available from Peckham’s Butchers, Findon Village Store or from Helena at the Rectory.

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) - it’s for the living! by Emma Wells MIPW Will Writer Many people confuse having a Will with having arranged a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). However, the two things are entirely separate. In simple terms you need a Will for when you die and an LPA for when you’re alive.

it but if things go wrong you’re pleased you have it.

You don’t want to be one of the people whose loved ones are franticly phoning round companies hoping that someone can sort out an LPA for a parent as they’ve lost capacity only to find out its too late.

One in four of us is going to lose capacity at some point during our lives. Whilst we know these stats what we don’t know is which of us are going to be the unlucky ones.

It’s like not having holiday insurance because ‘it won’t happen to me’ and falling ill abroad and being stuck expecting your family to have a whip round to fund your extortionate medical bills and get you home.

Don’t be that person when you don’t need to be!

There are two main types of Lasting Power of Attorney: Health and Welfare, and Property and Finance. You do not have to have both kinds, however if you are taking the time to do one, you may find it efficient to get both done at the same time.

When it comes to appointing attorneys, the most popular scenario is for people to use their spouse as their first choice, with their children or a family member as their replacement attorneys, should their spouse predecease them or their spouse be unable to act.

I consider Lasting Power of Attorneys to be a bit like an insurance policy. You hope you never need to use

You can put restrictions and guidelines in place for your attorneys, such as certain amounts of money needing to be agreed by at least two of your attorneys before being spent. Or in the case of Health and Welfare, attorneys all must be in agreement to end life sustaining treatment.

If you haven’t arranged Lasting Power of Attorney or would like more information on this or making your Will please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information or to make an appointment via email emma.wells@nsure.co.uk or on 01903 821010.

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Dutch Courage, we meet Caro Emerald Editor Kris Thomas speaks to the Dutch star ahead of her UK tour in October plus you can win tickets to her Brighton Concert (c) Adrie Mouthaan

Caro told me she used to mime to Michael Jackson and Madonna when she was growing up. How incredibly apposite then that her debut album, ‘Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor’ should outsell Michael Jackson in her home country of Holland.

The album spent 30 weeks at number 1 breaking the record set

by Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and selling a phenomenal 260,000 copies within just one year in Holland alone.

Considering her success, Caro is extremely easy to chat to and comes across as genuinely grateful and surprisingly modest when discussing her success to date.

“It took me a while to realise I could sing” she tells me. Aged 11 she had a solo in her school play and that was the start of it. She began singing lessons aged 12 and performed in a girls vocal group under the guidance of her singing teacher James Gilloffo in Amsterdam. Her teacher told her she should study at the Amsterdam Conservatory where she studied Jazz and graduated in 2005 thinking she would be a music teacher.

Things took an exciting turn for Caro in 2007 when she was asked to sing on a demo song called ‘Back it Up’.

The writers felt Caro’s smooth, jazz-inspired voice would work really well and the catchy song was recorded and pitched to several labels in 2009. There was little initial interest until Caro and a friend produced a zero budget video and uploaded it to YouTube.

The response was overwhelming and the song began to be picked up by radio stations worldwide. “It all happened so fast, it was only supposed to be a demo so I wasn’t prepared” Caro told me. She explained how she wasn’t trying to break into the music scene so was very surprised when ’Back it Up’ was so successful. She hadn’t previously considered recording her own albums. Describing her remarkable rise to stardom, Caro continued, “It really started with a bang!”

I defy you not to bop along whilst listening to the fastpaced, catchy ‘Back it Up’. Caro’s clear, sultry voice evokes a vintage era with delightfully pure harmonies.

She has a wide vocal range but is particularly strong when singing the higher notes. Caro has variously been described as a jazz/swing/pop artist but how would she describe herself? “Definitely ‘Pop’ but

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WORTHING Charmandean Centre

Tues 9.30 AM & 11.30 AM (Forest Road off A27)

FINDON All Saints Church Hall Cissbury Drive Tues 7 PM

WORTHING Emmanuel Church Hall Heene Road Entrance Wed 9.30 AM

Sarah: 01903 218261 / 07769 611034

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family life and her music career and how she keeps in touch with her girls when she is away on tour. “I’m not really away from home much and I have lots of help and mostly work at night” she continues “my band also have kids”.

Caro’s second studio album ‘The Shocking Miss Emerald’ was released in 2013 and showcases Caro not only as a great singer, but also a style icon. Fans love her retro look as well as her voice. The lead single from her second album, the catchy ‘Tangled Up’, peaked at number 6 in the Dutch Top 40. The album itself entered the official UK album chart at number 1 in May 2013 and stayed in the chart for a full year.

influenced by Jazz” she tells me, going on to say how she works closely in a ‘collective way’ with her writing and production team, often contributing to the melodies and acting as a ’muse’.

With high demand for more Caro after ‘Back it Up’, the team got to work on the first album. The follow up single ‘A Night Like This’ went on to reach number 1 in the Dutch singles charts in January 2010 and the same week the eagerly awaited first album ’Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor’ was released.

The sound, combining American style swing and mambo rhythms is also reminiscent of the music of the 40s and 50s but with a modern sharpness. “Jazz was not popular in Holland” Caro says, “we wanted a more “international sound”. The fact that she sings almost exclusively in English has doubtlessly helped with her appeal in Europe and the US. Caro’s flawless, glamorous look and sleek dark tresses also bring to mind the elegant singers of 1940s and 50s Hollywood. She is well known for her fabulous vintage-look outfits and her love of elaborate hair accessories.

Caro’s first album has been released in over 40 countries and has sold over 1.3 million copies in Europe.

Caro and her team have received numerous national and international awards. I asked Caro what has been the proudest moment of her career to date.

“There have been so many” she continues modestly, “..probably appearing on the main stage of Glastonbury (in June 2014). It was a Sunday afternoon and I was worried no one would turn up”. She is delighted to have been well received in the UK “The UK music industry is globally recognised and has produced some of the best artists in the world, the UK has such high standards”.

I asked her how she felt to have the biggest selling album in Holland, ever! “Embarrassed” is Caro’s refreshing and honest reply!

Caro is 37 and has two young daughters (aged 4 and nearly 1). I asked her how she copes with balancing

Caro Emerald’s 22-date 2018 UK tour is already sold out at three venues and promises more of her trademark, “infectious sense of fun and vintage charm”.

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Caro Emerald is performing at 22 venues across the UK this October and November.

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30 History / Findon Sheep Fayre

Findon Sheep Fayre in 1991by Valerie Martin I arrived to live in Findon a quarter of a century ago in more tranquil days on Tuesday 3rd September 1993.

Here are some photographs taken in the quietude of the village two years prior to that in September 1991..in days when it was more casual and not so commercialised.

Sheep were being auctioned and there were no traffic restrictions on parking on the village lanes. Nepcote Green itself was nowhere near as busy with crowds as now. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at yesteryear....

over the backs of the sheep to organise them without walking to and fro (shown on the right).

All the fun of the fair with plenty of music and also plenty of room on the Harris roundabout on Nepcote Green on Saturday 14th September 1991 (below).

The Gun Inn at The Square in Findon on the Saturday of the Sheep Fair on the 14th September 1991 (on the right).

Findon Sheep Fair on Nepcote Green on the same day.

The "crowd" consists of mainly farmers.

Sometimes handy sheepdogs take a shortcut and run

Findon Sheep Fayre What’s happening this year?

This years Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival will be taking place on Saturday 8th September at 10.30am. Entry to the fair is free, and there is a small charge for parking. Some events to look forward to are:  Family Barn Dance - Friday 7th September at

19.30. Live music from Foreman Five.

 Party on The Green - Saturday 8th September at

19.30. Live music from Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes.

 Songs of Praise on The Green - Sunday 9th Septem-

ber from 14.45 - 16.00.

You can purchase tickets for the Family Barn Dance from; Julia’s Kitchen, Peckhams Butchers, Findon Village Store and Curtis & Son Estate Agents.

Other things to look forward to this year are:  Harris’s Traditional Fair  Licensed Bar all day  Harvey’s Beer Trailer  Many food stalls  Rural Crafts & Produce  History of Sheep Show

 Dancing Sheep  Sheepdog

Demonstration

 Sheep Judging  Falconry

Display

 Birds of Prey  Children’s

Circus Skills Heavy Horses Carriage Rides Punch and Judy Farm Animals Donkey Rides Vintage Tractors Morris Dancers Nicola Miles Studio Dancers Vintage Items Required        

Do you have any vintage items, such as clothing, brica-brac and memorabilia taking up space in your homes? If so and you want to donate it to a good cause, the Findon Village Lights Committee are holding a stall at this year's Sheep Fair to raise funds for lights. See findonsheepfair.co.uk for details.

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Could lessons be learned from Love Island?

By Karen Fleming, Fleming & Co Baroness Shackleton and The University of Exeter academics have collaborated on a study, looking at the key questions potential couples should ask before embarking on a serious relationship. The survey comes as reality TV show Love Island has become ITV2's most watched show, with viewers obsessed with the compatibility of the couples.

Antics on Love Island have upset many, with some contestants quick to swap and change their partners.

Baroness Shackleton advises that asking the right questions early on can save a lot of time and heartache.

The survey found that it was important for couples to continually ask themselves the following 10 critical questions in order to build the relationship and this is what was discovered.

Are we a 'good fit'? Many of them had started as "friends", with intimacy developing slowly.

Do we have a strong basis of friendship? Yes, friendship is essential.

Do we want the same things? Yes, aligned values, hopes, dreams and expectations are crucial.

Are our expectations realistic? Yes, particularly of marriage and relationships.

Do we generally see the best in each other? Yes, and make allowances when necessary.

Do we both work at keeping our relationship vibrant?

Yes, demonstrated in daily rituals and small regular acts of thoughtfulness.

Do we feel we can discuss things and raise issues with each other? Yes, time to talk about their day and deeper level issues is crucial.

Are we both committed to working through hard times? Yes, by pulling together during adversity.

Would we pull together to get through stressful times?

Yes, by coping with pressures such as bereavement, an affair, financial difficulties or parenthood, particularly when the couple had different parenting styles.

Do we each have supportive people around us? Yes, close supportive networks of family and friends enriching the lives of couples. Women particularly cherish this.

The behaviour of some of the Love Island contestants may have appeared brutal and selfish. They talked of “my type” and asked direct questions regarding such issues as marriage, children and goals, to establish compatibility. Failure to provide the right answer often led to a quick “adios”. Perhaps they have something? A small initial wrench could perhaps avoid great heartache/divorce further down the road.

Karen Fleming. Visit www.flemingandco.co.uk, contact karen.fleming@flemingandco.co.uk or 01903 446698

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Moroccan Tagine A Mediterranean family recipe Ingredients              

1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp ground black pepper 1 ½ tbsp paprika (hot or sweet) 2 tsp cinnamon 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp harissa pasta or chilli puree 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 kg diced lamb or beef 2 tbsp flour  2 large onions, finely sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed  50g mixed dried fruit 1 pint pomegranate juice 2 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 100g dried apricots, cut in half 100g medjool dates, cut in half 80g flaked almonds  600ml stock 500g new potatoes, cut in half

Method:

1) Place the cayenne, black pepper, paprika, and cinnamon into bowl and mix. Place the lamb or beef in large bowl and toss together with half of the spice mix. Cover and leave for an hour in the fridge.

SUSSEX LOCAL 2) Preheat the oven to 150C/300F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large dish. Add onion and the spice mix and cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes so onions are soft but not coloured. Add crushed garlic for final 3 minutes.

3) In a separate frying pan, heat the remaining oil and brown the cubes of meat on all sides, and coat with a little flour then add the browned meat to the casserole dish. De-glaze frying pan with ¼ pint of pomegranate juice and add these juices to the pan.

4) Add the remaining pomegranate juice, new potatoes, chopped tomatoes, apricots, dates, mixed dried fruit, flaked almonds, pomegranate molasses, harissa paste or chilli puree and stock to the casserole dish. Bring to boil, cover with a fitted lid, place in the oven and cook for 2-2½ hours.

5) Place the lamb or beef in a tagine or large serving dish and sprinkle over the chopped herbs, almonds and serve with natural Greek yogurt and cous cous.

Recipe kindly supplied by Hollie from Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre Washington or Old Mill Drive Storrington every Thursday. Follow Hollie on Instagram and Twitter @village_larder

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Lawn Using bulbs in your It is not fashiongarden design able these days Now is the time to plant bulbs! Nothing heralds Spring with greater brass band fanfare than bulbs.

Just when you thought the world would never again turn to the sunnier side of the universe, out come the bulbs. September is the perfect time to plant them.

Most try to get up and out into the light before the trees have come into leaf so you can make maximum advantage of this by trying to plant bulbs in combinations, see next page.

This year why not be a bit bolder in your choice of bulbs and the amount you plant.

Below are some tips on what and where to plant this month.

Alliums So many of us love Alliums it is worth beginning with these. Alliums like good drainage and if you really want them to survive, dig a large clump of clay, for example one metre square by 40cm deep, and replace with well conditioned soil.

Plant your Alliums deep as their long stem growth under the soil to reach the surface will produce stronger more wind tolerant stems.

For the classic purple ball effect Allium Purple Sensations and white Mount Everest are popular. For the enormous wow factor, Allium christofii have fantastic architectural heads. A more casual effect can be achieved by the delicate and hardy drumstick Alliums.

Most people leave the Allium heads long after the purple, red and whites balls have faded as their bright white strong forms look great amongst other planting schemes and even though the winter.

Woodland Look around and see if you have any shady areas under trees. Bulbs love this space as it is free from footfall, the trees are not yet into leaf so there is plenty of light and there is reduced chance of being waterlogged.

Choose natural colonisers like Daffodils, Crocus, English Bluebells, Snowdrops and Grape Miscari. They will multiply year upon year and make the shady area the great focal point of Spring’s arrival. Also think about large swathes of Anemone blanda as it will spread and be with you forever.

but why not plant up a large area of your lawn with Crocuses. They will delight you as they push up through the grass in the 70’s colour scheme of purples, whites and yellows and they are easily mown over once they have wilted away. You could also collect saffron which are the red stamens inside the flower!

You can also plant Daffodil February Gold in your lawn. Grab handfuls, close your eyes and throw them onto your lawn. Where they fall, that’s where you plant them. They will look more natural when they have this random pattern. Think about having on average 5 per square metre though some square metres will have none while others be crammed full.

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Pots Now is the time to cram your pots with tulips. Tulips are a living meditation on impermanence as most don’t come back the following year - so a few weeks of display and that’s it. But what a way to awaken colour in your garden. If you have a very sheltered and hot spot try Freesia- their scent will intoxicate you. Try Scilla as well.

Plant in big groups Don’t be tempted to buy 5 of these and 6 of those. If you want maximum impact buy in bulk online. It is cheaper and the difference between 20 daffodils and 200 creates a completely different effect. If you are planting them in borders it is better to have three clumps of 15 than 45 bulbs dotted about the place looking lonely.

Go for the unusual Try Frittilaria Crown Imperials, the mad looking Allium ‘Hair’, Narcissi ‘Rip Van Winkle’ or Tulipa ‘Wow’ and again plant in a couple of nice big clumps, maybe on both sides of your doorway so you enjoy them many times a day. You can also try the giant Snowdrop Leucojuim in a quite corner of the garden.

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Plant in amongst other plants You can plant your bulbs in amongst evergreen ground cover which doubles the use of the space and also hides the foliage once the bulbs have finished.

Bulb Combinations Try these combinations: Agapanthas and Wild Garlic, large pale pink Hyacinths with the pale blue of Miscarri Baby’s Breath, Tete-a-Tete Narcissi with Fritillaria. Also look at the maximum and minimum heights of your borders and position accordingly. eg Allium Altissima at 1.5 m and Allium Christophii at 35cm.

Successional planting Make a column where you make sure you have bulbs coming up all the way through the year. For example you can buy Very Early, Early, Mid and Late flowering Tulips and Daffodils.

Planting Advice The packet that the bulbs arrive in will normally tell you the depth and spacing for planting up.

If you are planting in clumps, dig a whole section of the bed up of about 40cm in diameter rather than try to plant them individually. Bulbs as a rule need very well drained soil, so if you are in a lot of clay really prepare the soil well with grit and organic improver and even then you will have to experiment with what survives.

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38 Gardening Taking Care If you have planted in pots make sure they don’t dry out which is possible if we have a dry Autumn or Winter. Bulbs like a mulch feed whether in pots or in the open ground so this can be done after you have planted them. If you deadhead the old flowers once they have finished then you will stop the plant having to produce seeds which can weaken it.

Most people though like to leave the old seedheads of Alliums to dry out as they look very sculptural over the Summer and Autumn. Lastly, if you leave the foliage to die back naturally then more of the energy of the plant can return to the bulb increasing its health.

Where to go in September This is your very last chance to see Chiltern Lodge this year. An exquisite garden developed by Lady Collum for over 40 years, it features a series of interlocking room, each one with a different purpose and feel - a herb garden, pool room, water rill room and classical sandstone summer house. It is open to the public just a few days of the year so put the date in your diary now.

Chiltern Lodge, 8 Newfoundland Close, Worth Matravers, Dorset, BH19 3LX www.chilternlodge.co.uk

September tasks  Obviously keep up the watering in sustained hot weather. For years now we have been having sunny and dry Septembers  Top up the mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down (don’t forget they kept on growing until Christmas last year!)  Pinch out your tomatoes and sowing new rills of lettuce, radishes and spinach  Prune the bigger shrubs that have finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprirea - cut out the old flowering wood back to new growth that next year’s flowers will bloom from.  Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against browning in dry spells

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40 Property

Convert your garage

By Chris Ennis FRICS For growing families, one of the principal reasons to move house is to gain additional accommodation.

Market conditions have not been easy for the last year or two and an alternative solution is to convert an attached or integral garage facility into habitable accommodation.

Planning permission is not usually required, providing the work is internal and the building is not being enlarged, but it will, be necessary to comply with the ‘building regulations’.

The floors in an attached garage will typically be some 100-150 mm lower than the internal floor level in the main property. Thus, a further concrete floor screed laid over a damp-proof membrane and incorporating insulation may be required.

The removal of the garage door necessitates that a wall is constructed on foundations the depth of which depends on the type of subsoil and proximity of any nearby trees. The new wall will require thermal insulation and the inclusion of a horizontal damp proof course. Existing enclosing walls are likely to

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require substantial upgrading. Any new window or door will have to meet FENSA standards, and glazing may have to be toughened. Ventilation is normally provided by an opening window, with a minimum area of one-twentieth of the size of the room.

The roofs may require upgrading to ensure weathertightness and structural integrity. Flat roofs should be insulated with at least 10 inches of fibreglass quilting (or its equivalent). Some forms of insulation can be laid above the roof decking – these known as ‘warm’ roofs.

Some conversions may include sanitary appliances these are connected to the foul drains and the connection must be made strictly in accordance with building regulations.

The electrical installation will probably require extension with the addition of more power outlets. All electrical work should be undertaken by a ‘competent person’ under Part P of the building regulations.

The cost of moving house can be very substantial but the conversion of a garage into habitable accommodation is very often much cheaper.

Typically, a garage conversion could cost upwards of £10,000, though of course costs may vary depending on specification and size.

Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor www.propdoctor tel: 01903 261217 or email surveyor1@talktalk.net

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42 Puzzles

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Paws for thought Mental health & wellbeing We are a nation of animal lovers. The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) report in 2017 estimates that 51% of UK Dr Imogen households own a pet. Yet, despite Wainwright-Jones our devotion to our furry friends, many owners will not have considered how the healthy choices that we make for ourselves could be applied to the lives of our pets and benefit them too.

There are lots of things we, as pet owners, can do to help keep our pets healthy and happy for longer, both physically and mentally.

Let’s start with rabbits In the wild, rabbits are social creatures that will run, jump, and play, all of which are limited if confined to a hutch for long periods of time. But there are lots of easy ways you can improve quality of life for your rabbits: • Rabbits should always be kept with a playmate or two and never alone.

• A run with space for rabbits to play together and with toys to chew or climb on can help keep them busy while their owners are at work.

• Allowing rabbits to explore outdoors in a secure garden is the ultimate adventure.

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Cats can be elusive They are well equipped to entertain themselves outdoors. But house cats are still programmed to want to do those things which is why environment enrichment is so important for these intelligent animals. The stress of a mundane routine without stimulation or company could negatively impact your cats mental wellbeing and thirst for life. The good news is that you can easily provide enrichment for your cat;  Cat trees for climbing will satisfy house cats  Scratching posts for scent marking offer the opportunity to display natural behaviours.  Creative feeding regimes, to make house cats work for their food, are a way to get pets moving more.  Interactive play is a great cardio workout and can strengthen the bond between a cat and their owner Dogs can provide a great source of comfort And, as dogs require daily exercise, dog ownership can also be a huge motivation to get active.

Dogs can easily become bored if left alone for long periods of time. Getting outdoors provides huge sensory experience for them, and a walk in the park is mutually beneficial for humans and dogs, both physically and mentally. What better encouragement to get active is there, than an excitable dog who can’t wait to get outside and make the most of life with you?

Crossways Veterinary Group, Findon Road Findon Valley, School Hill Storrington & High Street Steyning 01903 877325 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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Drawdown - Flexible but there can be risks

By Ivan Lyons, MD Investment Solutions, Worthing Income drawdown is where you leave your pension pot invested and take an income directly from it, instead of using the money in your pot to buy an annuity from an insurance company.

As the rest of your pension pot remains invested, it will continue to benefit from any investment growth.

Since pension reforms were introduced in April 2015, more and more retirees have opted to take flexible withdrawals from their pension funds, and the Financial Conduct Authority has reported that drawdown has become much more popular, with twice as many pots moving into drawdown than into annuities.

Understanding the risks Whilst drawdown offers great flexibility, there are risks that you need to be aware of. Unlike an annuity, the amount you could draw as income isn’t guaranteed. Your pension fund remains invested which means that you are exposed to share price movements as markets rise and fall. This makes it even more important to take good independent professional advice. Without it you could find your income level falls and you might even risk running out of money at some point.

In drawdown, there are risks involved both in taking out too little and too much. If you draw too little you might not have sufficient to cover your living expenses, taking out too much could have tax implications and also restrict your remaining pension pot’s ability to provide an income throughout your retirement.

This is where your financial adviser can provide valuable input, helping you plan your drawdown strategy and ensuring that it’s kept under regular review.

Although it’s no longer obligatory to take an annuity at retirement, they still have benefits to offer. It is possible to put a portion of your pension pot into an annuity to provide a regular guaranteed amount for the rest of your life. Some people choose to do this to ensure they cover their core living costs.

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Contact 01903 214640 or see www.investmentsolutions.co.uk. The information in this Article does not constitute advice. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily a guide to future returns. The value of units and the income from them may fall as well as rise. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.

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Findon Parish Council Edited extracts from the confirmed minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 25th June 2018 A24 Bus Stops West Sussex County Councillor Urqhart reported that no money would be spent on the bus stops. A decision was expected over the summer on the closure or ongoing suspension of the bus stops.

Findon Village Pre-School Rebuilding A representative of the Findon Village Pre-School provided an update on fund raising for the Little Build (replacement building) and in particular the Village House summer party where the pre-school would launch its funding platform, Wonderful.org. Parish councillors would also attend the event, if available.

The Pre-School would communicate more widely* regarding its funding platform and collection buckets would be displayed by local organisations.

In response to a councillor question, it was estimated that the cost of demolition and subsequent standalone new build would cost between £50-70k, subject to planning permission being granted. The Little Build project could not meet some grant funding schemes criteria such as renewable energy, community hub. A dedicated fund raising role had been created.

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* Editor’s note - We are always happy to help with publicity if the Pre School would like to get in contact.

Grant Applications Following the adoption of the new grant applications policy, completed grant application forms had been received from St John the Baptist School (School clock maintenance) and Friends of St John the Baptist Church.

The Chairman would contact the Village Hall Trust/ Lambs Tails, the St John the Baptist School PTA regarding their need for any grants and complete the grant application paperwork for the Findon Swimming Pool for consideration at a future FPC meeting.

The Pre-School grant application could be considered in September/October 2018 once the Pre-School August year end accounts were available.

Resolved: that the Clerk be authorised to make the following grants: 1) St John the Baptist School (clock maintenance) £200.00 payable immediately; and 2) Friends of St John the Baptist Church - £700.00 payable immediately. www.findonparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Findon Valley Residents’ Association (FVRA) Residents Surgery Saturday 1st September 10am – 12 noon, Residents’ Surgery in the library.

FVRA 2019 Calendar Photographs Thank you to everyone who has submitted a photograph. We will shortly be making our selection of the twelve photographs. Calendars will then go on sale at the Post Office, and at Curtis Estate Agent and Keen & Betts Garage who are our joint sponsors.

Findon Sheep Fair - 8th September This year the FVRA are having a stall at the Findon Sheep Fair on Saturday 8th September.

Please come along and visit us, buy a tombola ticket to help us raise funds for a new notice board outside the library. If you can donate a tombola prize please leave it in the box at Curtis Estate Agent on Kings Parade.

If you can help on the day please email Maggie Winter on chairman@findonvalley.org or call 01903 263038.

Arts & Crafts Group Please note the Saturday crafts group now meets in All Saints Church vestry at 2pm whilst the Monday Arts Group continues to meet in the Free Church.

New members always welcome. Please contact Maureen Denton on 01903 872004 for more details Community Garden There are still some planters available for sponsorship. If you are interested in sponsoring a planter please contact Maggie Winter on 01903 263038 or email chairman@findonvalley.org to apply or for further details.

Heat Wave Following the recent heat wave there appear to be a number of dead street trees. If you are aware of any such trees please report on love.westsussex.gov.uk.

Don’t forget to ask for a replacement tree.

Join our committee!

We still need committee members to help with the tasks that are ongoing or to deputise for existing members.

Any member is welcome to attend our committee meetings held on the second Monday of the month at 7:30pm. If you are interested in supporting the FVRA contact Maggie Winter on 01903 263038 or email chairman@findonvalley.org to apply or for further details www.findonvalley.org

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Locksmiths

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