Sussex Local Magazine Midhurst & Petworth July 2019

July 2019

SUSSEX LOCAL Midhurst - Petworth - Easebourne - Duncton - Heyshott Local news and events through the door to 7,100 homes in this area every month

JESS GLYNNE WIN LINGFIELD PARK TICKETS!

WIN LINGFIELD PARK TICKETS!

CANINE PARTNERS Charity Profile

GARDENS Trees

WIN TICKETS! Cowdray Park Polo Enchanted Horsham

NEWS Council, Charity & School

PLUS What’s On, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Local Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory

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We have three fabulous competitions for you this month - win tickets to see Jess Glynne at Lingfield Park,, plus tickets to the fabulous Cowdray Park Polo meet in July on page 9.

We also have VIP family tickets to the Enchanted Horsham festival on page 14.

David looks at the “lost” Colehook Corn Mill at Northchapel in his history slot this month on page 19.

For our main feature this month, Lynn Smith talks to Canine Partners, Partners a charity in Heyshott, West Sussex, which provides specially trained dogs for people with disabilities. As with all the charities we feature, they would love to hear from anyone who can help with donations, see page 26.

In our regular features, Andrew helps out with choosing perfect trees for your garden starting on page 30; Chris talks about dreaded leaks on page 24; and Heather discusses changing behaviour in the health feature on page 23.

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...........................................................................What’s On ...................................Win! Tickets to Cowdray Park Polo ..................................................................Prize Crossword ........................................Win! Tickets to see Jess Glynne ............................................................Local Council News ............Win! Tickets to the Enchanted Horsham Festival ...........................................................Local Schools News .............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page ........................................................................Local Walks ..............................................History - Colehook Corn Mill ...............................................Charity & Community News .................................................................................Recipe ............................................................Health & Wellbeing ............................................................The Property Doctor .......................................Charity Profile - Canine Partners ....................................................................In Your Garden .............................................................Business Directory ...........................................................Index of Advertisers Kay Publishing Ltd PO Box 2237 Pulborough RH20 9AH info@sussexlocal.net www.sussexlocal.net

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Until next month,

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month A lie can run round the world before the truth has got its boots on.

TERRY PRATCHETT, THE TRUTH 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. Views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

Seven editions across West Sussex Arundel - Arundel, Amberley, Burpham, Climping, Fontwell, Ford, Slindon, Walberton & Yapton Total addresses - 6,700 Barnham - Barnham, Eastergate, Westergate, Aldingbourne, Oving, & Tangmere Total addresses - 5,400 Chichester - Chichester centre & suburbs Total addresses - 7,800 Findon - Findon Valley, Findon Village, Nepcote, High Salvington, Clapham & Patching plus Salvington/Selden (south of A27) Total addresses - 6,200 Midhurst & Petworth - Midhurst, Petworth, Easebourne Total addresses - 7,100 Pulborough - Pulborough, Bury, Coldwaltham, Fittleworth, Marehill, Nutbourne, Stopham, West Chiltington village and Common.

Total addresses - 5,500 Storrington - Storrington, Ashington, Cootham Thakeham, Sullington & Washington. Total addresses - 6,600

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What’s On / Competition

Win a pair of tickets for the thrilling final of the King Power Gold Cup Sunday 21st July at Cowdray Park Being at Cowdray Park, Midhurst, for the Final of the Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship is a totally thrilling experience. Ten teams have entered the 2019 King Power Gold Cup and the best two teams in the 2019 tournament will battle it out in the Final on Sunday 21st July for the title of British Open Champions.

Why not take a picnic and meet up with friends in Cowdray’s stunning location within the South Downs National Park? There’s plenty to do before the match starts with a range of entertainments, tempting shopping in the retail village, children’s mini funfair, excellent bars and food stalls. With the RAF Parachute Display Team ‘dropping in’ before the high-octane match starts, this is truly a gala day in the summer sporting calendar. And, with the finest players in the world in action, Cowdray’s experienced commentators can guide you through all the thrills and spills.

Tickets for the King Power Gold Cup Final start at £18.50 per adult (pre booked), or £22.50 on the day – under 12s are free.

For further information visit: www.cowdraypolo.co.uk

Win pair of tickets for the Final of the King Power Gold Cup To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Where is Cowdray Park located? a) Chichester b) Midhurst c) Arundel Send your answer and contact details to: Cowdray Park Polo Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 12th July 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Prize Crossword Win a ÂŁ20 voucher for The Stag Inn

Midhurst/Petworth July 2019 May 2019 answer below:

Winner: Colin Leigh from Petworth.

Congratulations and thank you to all who entered.

Finish the crossword and fill out the box below with the letters from the shaded squares. Work out the anagram

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Superior of a monastery (5) Type of gum (6) Waterproof fabric (7) Chocolate ingredient (5) Yellowish citrus fruit (5) Mysterious (7) French national holiday (8,3) Begin (4,3) Brother of Moses (5) Precipitous (5) Blow up (7) Go back (6) Intestine (5)

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Ancient Greek sun god (6) Eating disturbance (7) Kidnapped (5) Adapt for new use (7) Cured pig meat (5) Insane (5) Unentitled (11) Cavalry soldier (7) Flight personnel (7) Imaginary (6) Intense light beam (5) Proficient (5) Unscripted (2,3)

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Send the word above to: Sussex Local Crossword, PO Box 2237 Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter it online at our website www.sussexlocal.net/crosswords Closing date: 31st July 2019.

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Win tickets to see Jess Glynne Saturday 10th August at Lingfield Park Racecourse Jess Glynne has had many hits in the UK; “Rather Be” with Clean Bandit, “Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself” and “I’ll Be There”. In fact she holds the record for most No.1’s in the UK for a British woman - seven.

In her first few years in the music industry, Jess Glynne has carved out a unique slot all of her own. Where others were contemplating the aftermath of heartache, she was always about standing on your own two feet.

At the start of 2018, she took a listen back to her just completed second album, Always in Between. Like her blockbuster debut, I Cry When I Laugh, Jess brokers the hinterlands between pop, soul, R&B and house music. ‘Now I know that you have to be that person for yourself.’ She smiles as she says it. ‘It’s been a right old journey getting here, I can tell you.’

I Cry When I Laugh is one of the defining British pop records of its era. At the time of writing it has been a chart staple for 138 weeks. It debuted at number one, spawning 12 million worldwide singles sales, 39 weeks on the UK top 10, 2.5 billion Spotify streams, a sold out UK arena tour, Brit, MTV: EMA, Ivor Novello, MOBO, Q and Glamour award nominations.

It was in a moment’s inspiration that Jess Glynne alighted upon the title of her second record. She decided album number two would be called Always In Between. ‘There’s loads of different emotions in me but I always know what I’m doing with the music.

That’s the one thing I do know. It’s my safe space. In life, I am very in touch with my emotions. Music is the one place I know I can let it out. It’s a way of processing my uncertainty.’

Jess Glynne promises to play all the hits and fan favourites including ‘Hold My Hand’, ‘Thursday’, ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’, ‘I’ll Be There’ and ‘Take Me Home’, plus some brand new tracks too.

These are the facts. Underneath is Jess’s peerless ability to commune with an audience through song; to tell the truths young women want to hear about their concerns, the loves that build them up and let them down; the aspirations and dreams that might turn sour but you’ll smile through them anyway. From the beautiful, pared back, gospel inflected uplift of debut cut I’ll Be There, it is clear that Jess is ready to build on the momentous footwork put in on her first foray into fame.

Jess Glynne is a girl from North London who is noticeably free of airs and graces. She sings because she loves to and writes songs because she wants answers to her own emotional quandaries. Her powerhouse vocal and fearless delivery have captured so many under its spell.

For an action packed day out, why not enjoy a day of racing with friends and family, before dancing the night away with the delights of the fabulous Jess Glynne in concert finishing off a perfect Summer’s evening. This is a gig not to be missed. Prize includes racing and concert tickets for two people. To buy tickets: vmstickets.co.uk

Win tickets to Jess Glynne To enter the competition simply answer the following question: Q: How many No.1s has Jess Glynne had in UK? a) 3 b) 4 c) 7 Send your answer and contact details to: Jess Glynne Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 28th July 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Easebourne Park news Following on from the January consultation and survey, several items mentioned by parishioners, have been accomplished. The pond has been fenced-in and following a successful crowdfunding exercise, the perimiter path has been resurfaced with local stone to produce a more buggy, bike and wheelchairfriendly surface. At the same time, picnic benches were installed, 50% of which are designed to allow wheelchair access. After a lot of discussions with parishioners, a new toddler play area, modelled on the Cowdray Ruins, will be installed by the start of the school holidays. Additionally, a fully inclusive roundabout is to be fitted at the same time. We are delighted to say that this has been made possible by another generous grant made by the Boltini Trust to which we are eternally grateful. Indeed, without various generous grants and support from West Sussex County Council, South Downs National Park Authority, Chichester District Council, Cowdray Estate, the Lottery Fund and many others, the Park would never have reached the stage it has.

Watering: the trees planted in the Park at the end of last year are struggling in this rather dry weather, despite councillors watering them once a week. We urgently seek volunteer support to assist us in the coming weeks and months to prevent the loss of many of out young trees. If you can spare a couple of

Midhurst Town Council Information from the Midhurst Town Council Events Officer.

The Midhurst Carnival Parade The Midhurst Carnival Parade takes place on the Grand Finale Day of the MADhurst Festival on August Bank Holiday, Monday 26th.

Assembly is in Grange Car Park from 10.30 am – Parade starts 12 noon. All community members are encouraged to attend and enjoy the day.

The theme of this year’s Carnival is ‘The Birds and The Bees’. This theme is full of fun and open to interpretation, it’s a chance to celebrate life and all the joys of life, a chance to celebrate nature and the beauty of nature. It is also an amazing opportunity for local people and businesses to come together for a fun community event and to take advantage of the platform this event provides, to showcase themselves and to present everything Midhurst has to offer in an exciting and interesting way.

SUSSEX LOCAL hours in the afternoons or evening, please do let the C l e r k k n o w ( p a r i sh clerk@easebourne.org).

Easebourne Park trees need you!

Bus shelters. Dates have been finalised for the construction of 2 new, replacement, bus shelters in Easebourne village by a volunteer team from West Sussex County Council. These will be hot on the heels of the new shelter constructed recently at the end of Kings Drive, at the top of the A286 hill out of Easebourne. Look out for this work, commencing shortly.

Become an Easebourne Parish Councillor. Would you like to become a Parish Councillor and join a very happy existing team of Easebourne residents? The Parish Council has achieved much over the past 2 years and is keen to recruit up to 2 more councillors to help continuing to make a difference to Easebourne Parish. Becoming a councillor is not an onerous task, but is a satisfying a fulfilling one. If interested, and you are an Easebourne resident of at least 2 years standing, please Contact the Parish Clerk - we would love to hear from you. parishclerk@easebourne.org or 07342 166 188) Children’s Competition Last year, there was a chance for all the children, aged 11 and under, who participated in the parade to enter a special draw. The winner of this draw was the lucky person who switched on the lights at the Christmas Street party. This year we are bringing this back as it is a wonderful way to get children involved. Children not already part of a group will walk together along with a parent or guardian carrying a small flag and hopefully dressed up in something to match the theme.

To enter a float, sing, dance, walk or take part in any way or for more information please contact the Midhurst Town Council Events Officer Kayleigh Collyer 01730 816593 or 07772 691931 or email: midhursttc4@btconnect.com www.midhurstwww.midhurst-tc.gov.uk

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Petworth Town Council

Hamper Common Playground

Edited extracts from the minutes of the Petworth Town Council (PTC) meeting on 3rd April 2019.

Open Spaces Committee repairs It was requested that the path running from Grove Lane down to the primary school, which is not owned by the Town Council, will no longer be maintained by the Town Council. The Clerk is due to inform HJS Landscapes not to cut this area.

A contractor used by Chichester District Council will be hired to repaint the lamp posts in Rosemary Gardens.

The Councillor received a letter from a doctor’s surgery regarding placing a grit bin at the entrance. West Sussex County Council has no objection to a grit bin.

The Council are aware of the broken kissing gate and fence at the top of Shimming Valley and will write to Leaconfield Estate to notify and organise its repair to ensure public safety.

New skate park Written confirmation has been received from Chichester District Council regarding the funding that has been earmarked for the new skatepark. The Councillor is going to follow up on the verbal agreement on land from The Leconfield Estate as an alternative site for the skate park.

The Councillor had received a letter regarding the position and close proximity of the playground to the residential houses at Hampers Green.

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The Council engaged in discussion on how to best address the concerns of residents whose houses back on to the playground and may experience noise pollution.

The Council suggested moving the picnic bench as per the residents’ requests, a motion will be brought to Council at the next full Council meeting to approve this.

Another resident at Hampers Green has asked if the metal backing to the basket ball and football goals could be replaced with netting. The intention of this is to reduce the noise of a ball being kicked against the metal. Not resolved.

Youth Shelter A resident’s consultation meeting will be arranged for after local elections to discuss a proposed youth shelter for the community.

Full details at www.petworthwww.petworth-tc.gov.uk

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Win a family VIP ticket to Enchanted Horsham A family friendly festival full of magic and fun, Fri 23rd - Sun 25th Aug

Enchanted Horsham, the dazzling festival for families and friends of all ages, returns to Horsham Park on 23, 24 and 25 August 2019. And as part of the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 programme, it is bigger and more spectacular than ever.

Taking place from 5pm to 11.30pm daily it is a wonderland of entertainment, music and fun. Meet Gnomus the incredible 4m tall puppet and Keeper of the Dragon’s Eggs, and before you dig for dragon bones… perhaps you would like to fly across the sky as a dragon looking down at the event using a Dragon’s Eye Virtual Reality headset?

Listen to an eclectic lineup of rock ‘n’ roll, reggae, jazz, ska, along with the UK’s best Beatles cover band and be sure to see Princess the unicorn, who will enchant you with her beauty. The magic continues as you become immersed in the mermaid’s tales and interact with life-sized puppets; and there’s circus performance, street theatre and circus workshops, along with roving bands, entertainers and of course, Harris’s Vintage Victorian Funfair.

Boutique stalls will tempt you as you wander through the vibrant market to find unique items to adorn both you and your lifestyle, and as you are assailed with tempting aromas, what will you treat your taste buds to? Choose from a mouth-watering array of global street food stalls and pop-up restaurants as they nestle alongside beer from Harvey’s, Kent Cider, wine, champagne, gin and cocktail bars.

As dusk falls, a huge mechanical dragon with pyrotechnical performers headlines the spectacular fire show and heralds the opening of The Secret

Illuminated Gardens. As the magical gardens reveal themselves and bring to life the dragon’s eggs and mystical tales, the beautiful illuminations, large scale projections, and performers, will light your way with pathways of light and fire!

Don’t forget to come dressed in your most ‘Enchanted’ costume, to pose on the catwalk and see if you will be the lucky winner of the £500 goody bag awarded to the ‘Best Dressed’ child, adult or dog!

And will you dance the night away in the silent disco or perhaps relax and watch a film in the silent cinema, where you can see The Greatest Showman, The Princess Bride & Enchanted? Lucky winners will receive a Family VIP Ticket worth £150, which includes fast track entry for the all 3 days of the Bank Holiday weekend; a glass of sparkling wine or soft drink, and entry to the VIP marquee. Buy tickets and more www.enchantedhorsham.co.uk

Win tickets to Enchanted Horsham To enter the competition simply answer the following question: Q: What is the name of the Giant Gnome? a) Bob b) Gnomus c) Gnomeo Send your answer and contact details to: Enchanted Horsham Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st July 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Midhurst Rother College The anti-bullying team It’s an age-old problem in schools all around the country. Bullying. But what if the word ‘Bully’ had a polar opposite? What if students could counteract and challenge the stereotypes of what school-life consists of and create a happy environment for all.

We have never had a particular problem with bullying here at MRC, but this theory is being put into use to ensure that our motto (Respect, Achievement, Happiness) is fulfilled in every student throughout the school.

Schools 15 In every tutor group, you will now find an ‘anti-bullying ambassador’ wearing a green pin badge and a welcoming smile.

A few weeks ago, all ambassadors and some members of staff spent a day with a representative from The Diana Award learning how to best support anybody in the College who may feel unhappy or feel victimised by others. This is not only essential to create a more caring environment within the school but has also helped those individuals to learn important social skills which will help them in their future friendships. I am now told that the team hopes to educate the rest of the school on different forms of bullying, identifying those in need and how to access support; they also hope to run campaigns to encourage all to get involved.

If we can use this in all schools across the country, then perhaps bullying will be a thing of the past and the focus will be drawn back to the fundamentals of our school experience: learning and having fun.

Sophie Cooke. www.mrc-academy.org

Petworth Primary Exploring art We place a huge emphasis on the foundation subjects and recently the children had the opportunity to explore several artists as part of our ‘Art Week’.

Throughout the week the children investigated Lowry, Turner, Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse, da Vinci to name but a few. The focus of the week was to engage and enthuse our children.

As usual the children did not disappoint and through a variety of mediums they learnt about great artists as they focused on a couple of skills to create their own masterpieces. The children were challenged to use their new knowledge to improve their mastery of art, which included charcoal, collage and 3D art.

In addition to all of this our Year Five children were invited to Moncrieff Gallery to view the many different pieces of art and sculptures around the grounds. The children were amazed by the diversity of the works and it was impressive to see the children sitting down sketching, working in groups discussing the art and being fully absorbed by their surroundings. In the afternoon children were able to work with an artist as they learnt about landscapes and created their own based on what they had just learnt.

Although art is a huge part of our curriculum, these focused weeks offer the children and adults many different opportunities beyond the National Curriculum.

John Galvin, Petworth Primary School www.petworth.w-sussex.sch.uk

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Easebourne Primary Creative writing winners Later this term, we will celebrate Community Week, taking opportunities to reinforce links beyond the Rollercoaster image - inspiring “Tight Write”

SUSSEX LOCAL school gates. We enjoy strong links with St Mary’s Church and, earlier this term, we were very fortunate to be presented with a set of children’s illustrated Bibles, thanks to the generosity of the Parish of St Mary’s, Easebourne. These colourful books will support children in their exploration of the Bible in their RE lessons and have already been in use.

Last month, I shared a Year 4 winning entry to ‘Tight Write’, our new fortnightly initiative, where children, inspired by an illustration, are challenged to write no more than 50 words. This month, I thought you might enjoy two of the winning entries from older children for Tight Write 04.

“There it lies, the old rollercoaster, sitting in the fog, desperately waiting for the red boxy carriage to fly around all over its metal body once more. The rollercoaster has loop the loops, twists and turns and a thrilling drop at the end that could make anybody sick.” By Nick, Year 5 “And there I stood, looking out towards the mutilated theme park. I loved it there. I spent every day pushing the same button and watching the same rollercoasters go around the same track. That didn’t bother me. In fact, it always made me feel complete.

But now it’s gone.” By Leah, Year 6.

Johnny Culley. Headteacher www.easebourne.w-sussex.sch.uk

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Local Walks - July These walks are supported by Chichester District Council, are led by volunteers and are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. No booking is required but please arrive 10 mins before the walk is due to start. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead.

Timings are for guidelines only. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled, if unsure check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk L = Walk Leader Mon 1

10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Alison A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for all.

Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT

30 mins

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10:30 am Around Bignor Meet at Bignor Roman Villa

2 hrs

3.5 miles

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6 pm Tillington River Rother Walk L: Gerald Perfect summers walk. Beautiful river setting.

Meet in The Horse Guards Inn, Tillington, GU28 9AF

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

Fri 5

10:30 am Wey Arun Canal East L: Richard Meet in canal visitor centre car park in Loxwood

1 hr 30 mins

3.5 miles

Mon 8

10:30 am Emsworth Ramble Meet in Emsworth town square.

L: Anne

1 hr 30 mins

2.5 miles

Wed 10

10:30 am Chichester Marina to Dell Quay L: Peter Meet in free visitors' car park at Chichester Marina

1 hr 30 mins

3.5 miles

Thu 11

10:30 am Heyshott Common Meet Heyshott Common, Midhurst, GU29 0BY

3 hrs

4 miles

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10:30 am Parham Park & Wiggonholt L: Jane Meet in RSPB car park (free) at Pulborough Brooks

2 hrs 30 mins

5 miles

Fri 12

10:30 am Wisborough Green L: Richard Meet on the North side of the green near the cricket pavilion

2 hrs

4 miles

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10:30 am Hayling Billy L: Anne Along the track to the Theatre and back. Ideal for beginners.

Meet behind the Esso garage, PO11 0LG

2 hrs

4 miles

Wed 17

10.30 am Havant Thicket & Staunton Meet at Havant Thicket., PO9 6HE

2 hr 10 mins

4.5 miles

Wed 17

6 pm Slindon Woods Evening Walk L: Dominic Meet in National Trust car park, Dukes Road, Slindon

2 hrs

3.5 miles

Fri 19

10:30 am Bignor Hill Figure of Eight L: Jane Meet in The Benges Cottage, Selhurst Park Road

3 hrs

8 miles

Mon 22

10:30 am Boxgrove to Halnaker Windmill L: Anne Meet in car park by the Village Hall in Boxgrove

2 hrs

3.5 miles

Wed 24

10:30 am Slindon Village L: Bruce Takes in little visited paths through woods and up to Little Down. Meet in Slindon Top Road - outside Slindon College

2 hrs

4.2 miles

Thu 25

10:30 am Goodwood Country Park L:Peter Meet at the free car park on the right after passing Goodwood racecourse

2 hrs

4 miles

Sun 28

10:30 am Burpham All Day Walk L: Dominic All day Meet in the public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR

7 miles

Tue 30

2:00 pm Emsworth Harbour L: Helen Meet in The New Life Christian Church car park

3 miles

L: Simon

L: Kate

L: Bruce

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The ‘Lost’ Colehook Corn Mill By local historian & artist David Johnston Opposite the Lurgashall turning on the Petworth to Northchapel road, there is a narrow lane that branches off to the right. This pretty, country route leads down through shaded woodlands, the very density of the trees shielding a secluded and most picturesque lake – all that remains to indicate the location of the lost 13th century ‘New’ Colehook Cornmill.

A bridleway runs down beside this lake – it is a place to linger; a place to rest: if only to regard the very beauty of the wildlife that abounds in the water – coots, moorhens, crested grebes; giant dragon flies, and the ever busy may flies flitting from reed to reed.

Colehook Mill pond, as it looks today

An extract from my Diary highlights the wildlife seen a few years ago on this pond, dated 28th July 2002: “[Northchapel.] Very hot, sunny day. We drove over to Pheasant Court Farm, near Northchapel, where we sat for some long while by the Colehook Mill great pond. Saw a kingfisher; hoards of May flies, and a grebe. A number of sizeable fish rose to the surface in splashes – which sent ripples in slow spreading circles out across the lake.

The raised path where we dallied to view the beauties of the lake is in fact the remains of the ‘pond bay' – the original breast of the ancient Colehook Mill; this dam measures 85 metres. There was only one dam before 1370 when one John Kitchener acquired the right to construct a second dam. Thereafter an ‘Old and a 'New' pond’ are referred to as, for example in a lease held by one Thomas Libard. The description of the premises in the lease reads: “- All those his two water corne milnes standing upon the two ponds called the new Colhook pond nere unto the south side of Colhook woode and commonly knowen and called by the name of Colehooke Mylnes...and all buildings, waters and water courses, ffyshing, customes, tolles, multure, customes of tenants, proffyts and comodytes whatsoever, with the appurtenances unto the said water corne mylnes - .”

In 1577 Thomas Libard, was renting the two Colehook mills at £6 for twenty-one years. The water for them was taken from two dams on the stream flowing from Blackdown, as it does today, past Northchapel and Pheasantcourt Farm. However, it seems that this 'New' Colehook Mill pond drained naturally when the mill became a ruin in the mid-17th century, leaving in its place a hollow basin of wasteland. Regardless of this, the stream from Blackdown, continued flowing on its ancient course, inevitably cutting a channel through the sump of the dry bed before disappearing through the crumbling remnants of the mill-race – which is as it was when I first discovered the site many years ago.

The south elevation of the 13th century elliptical arches - remains of the waste bypass What could clearly be seen then was the water-race and waste bypass, with two massive 13th century elliptical arches – the construction serving as a bridge along which carts would have travelled over the breast of the pond bay. Luckily, I photographed, over thirty years ago, these last remaining remnants of the 'new' Colehook Mill; for in 1990, a new iron and concrete sluice-gate was built onto this mill race, which dammed the flow of the Blackdown stream and re-flooded the 'dry' hollow basin – the result creating the beautiful lake that is there now, looking as it did back in the 13th century.

Inevitable alterations that occurred during the building of the new sluice-gates, along with the raised level of water, now make any study of the last remnants of the ‘north’ side of the 'New' Colehook Mill, impossible.

However, the 13th century elliptical arches, water race and waste bypass can still be seen on the 'south' elevation – plenty remains on that side to inspire the student to wonder at the building methods and stonework that were all part of the ‘lost’ Colehook Corn Mill.

David Johnston is an author, artist and photographer.

If you would like to purchase any of the images that accompany this article contact him on: david.rg.johnston@googlemail.com or you can visit www.davidjohnston.org.uk

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Sussex Snippets The Group is a social club for unattached men and women aged 50+. The clubs are based in Sussex and gives members the opportunity to meet new friends. Events can include walks, theatre, meals, golf, holidays and more. To become member, or to source more information visit www.thegroup.org.uk The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is taking part in England's biggest heritage festival with a free event on Sunday 15th September. The Trust is inviting the public to take a trip back in time with a guided walk from the Gunpowder Store at Stonebridge Wharf to the former Bramley Wharf.

Wharf To book your place on the walk, which will take about two hours, go to www.weyarun.org.uk/events47 or you can send an email to: events@weyandarun.co.uk Aldingbourne Trust raised over £ 5,600 at their annual charity golf tournament this May. They hosted their 7th annual stableford shotgun charity tournament at the Cowdray Golf Course in aid of the award winning charity. If you are interested in taking part in next years tournament, or would be interested in supporting the event by sponsoring a hole, please contact lenar@aldingbourne.org A 31 year-old from Kirdford wins Young Sussex Farmer of the Year 2019 at the Sussex Food & Drink

SUSSEX LOCAL Awards 2019 which take place at Brighton’s Amex Stadium. Out of a record number of entries, this year’s award was claimed by Kate Lywood, who is the director and dairy herd manager at Marshalls Farm, where she is the third generation of her family to work there.

A campaign to help reverse the decline of bees in the South East and create a haven for pollinators in the South Downs National Park has newly launched. The South Downs National Park Trust, the official charity for the National Park, is bidding to raise £75,000 to help restore flower-rich habitats that will protect bees and other important pollinators and allow them to thrive. The campaign, Bee Lines, Lines will work with farmers and other landowners to create new wildflower corridors; essentially a “road system” for insects that will link habitats and encourage pollination.

WSCC have released a series of videos showcasing some of the support available to help people maintain their independence. There are more than 197,000 residents aged 65 and over living in West Sussex, and it is known that people want to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. With this in mind, the council has created a suite of new videos that offer top tips to help people stay independent in later life.

Booking is now open at Woods Mill for Nature Tots, Tots woodland fun for ages 3-6 starting from Saturday 14th September. Additionally, Wildlife Watch and bushcraft for ages 5-8 is starting from Saturday 17th August. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk A group of private landowners and nature conservation organisations, are working together to help the white stork return home to South East England for the first time in several hundred years. The project team are pleased to report that a pair of storks have been sighted nesting in an oak tree on the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. The White Stork Project is a pioneering partnership of private landowners and nature conservation charities, which aims to restore a population of at least 50 breeding pairs in southern England by 2030.

Casting for Recovery, a service that uses the unique therapy practice of fly fishing to improve the wellbeing of ladies who are recovering from breast cancer, gets boost from National Lottery funding. Casting for Recovery runs six therapeutic fishing retreats throughout the year for women recovering from breast cancer, including one retreat in Bexhill, East Sussex. The project received over £9,500 from The National Lottery Community Fund to purchase new equipment and specialist clothing.

A new initiative to connect families with nature has been launched. “Starter packs” (including maps, walking boots, binoculars, waterproofs, and nature guides) will be given to selected community centres and children’s centres across the South East as families are encouraged to learn about the environment and enjoy the wellbeing benefits from spending time outdoors. www.southdownstrust.org.uk

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MADhurst Midhurst is at the heart of the South Downs National Park, and although historic and picturesque, it also holds a nationally recognised Music Arts and Drama Festival during the month of August - MADhurst!

The online Box Office is now open and there is a great line up of talent at very reasonable prices. Opening the Festival is the Ian Young Allstars, Allstars made up of musicians from the HM Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines. This year they will be delighting the crowds with “Music from the Movies”- an absolute must! If Jazz is not your taste, then the festival holds Opera in the beautiful Walled Garden at Cowdray, Cowdray a candlelit Folk evening at Woolbeding Church, Church top that off with some comedy dinner theatre, a promenade dinner at some of Midhurst’s finest restaurants and even a murder mystery to solve. There will be an Open Air Cinema for the children, French Market, Open Mics, Street Entertainment and much, much more. A Festival wouldn’t be the same without a Rock Night down at Cowdray Ruins with a full line up of bands including Those Restless Knights and Hot n Sticky!

Sticky All rounded off with the hilarious Horne Section as part of their National Tour! You’ve seen them on 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown and Taskmaster, and now local lad Alex Horne will be playing his

21 home town of Midhurst on 31st August. It’s going to be a sell out, so get your tickets now.

You can keep in touch with everything MADhurst on the website where you can buy tickets for the events: www.madhurst.co.uk

Chichester District Events People are being asked to give their views on which events they would like to see in the Chichester District as part of a public consultation which went live on Monday 27 May. Chichester District Council is currently developing a new events strategy, which aims to provide a year round programme of events to entertain, educate and inspire residents and visitors across the district. To help shape this work, the council will be asking residents and businesses to say what events they would like to see in the district by taking part in a short survey. The consultation began earlier this year and the deadline for responding is midnight on 29 July 2019. People who would like to get involved with more consultations and surveys in the future, can also join Chichester District Council’s Let’s Talk Panel.

Panel By signing up, they will be automatically notified of any consultations by email, and can decide whether or not they want to take part. For more info: www.chichester.gov.uk/letstalkpanel

Chichester Regeneration Project The hunt is now on to find a development partner for Chichester’s major Southern Gateway regeneration project. Chichester District Council is inviting developers to submit their ideas to the council over the next six months. Developers will need to ensure their ideas are in keeping with the adopted Southern Gateway Masterplan approved in 2017, and the more detailed development brief.

The Southern brief Gateway aims to stimulate economic growth and create new, better paid jobs by transforming this largely brownfield area. The 30-acre site will be turned into a vibrant and attractive new quarter featuring an estimated: 365 new homes; 20,600 square metres of new commercial space including business and retail space and leisure and tourism facilities; improved transport links with a focus on cycling, walking and public transport; plus, public space enhancements and landscaping. The Southern Gateway is predicted to create more than 1,400 jobs and protect at least 200 existing jobs, as well as improve air quality in the centre of the city. Keep up to date on the project by visiting: www.chichester.gov.uk/southerngateway.

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Goats Cheese & Red Onion Salad A delicious salad or starter with the cheese just melting, or cooled.

Ingredients - serves 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

250g fine green beans 4tbsp walnut oil 1tbsp mustard seeds Salt and black pepper 2 large red onions, finely sliced 25g butter 25g caster sugar 1tbsp red wine vinegar 1 pkt rocket 1tbsp cider or white wine vinegar 4 long slices of French bread, brushed with olive oil 2 logs goats cheese Salt and black pepper

Method 1. Cook the beans until just tender. Drain and toss in one tablespoon walnut oil with mustard seed and seasoning. Chill.

2. Simmer onions in a pan with the butter, sugar and vinegar until softened, adding water if it begins to brown.

3. Whisk the remaining oil and vinegar with seasoning and toss the rocket in this.

4. Toast the bread and then place on four warmed plates. Cut the cheeses into four sections each.

Place on foil and grill until golden and softening.

5. Top the bread with rocket, beans and two slices of melted cheese and a spoonful or two of the onion confit.

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Why behaviour change is hard

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer Link your fingers together and hold your palms together. Notice which thumb you naturally put on top.

Now try putting the other thumb on top. Weird, right?

never goes away, but once we’ve consciously followed through with the change for long enough, it will become easier and stop needing so much attention.

Not only is every bit of your being shouting at you to go back to what is familiar, but it is now incredibly difficult to think about anything else– all of your concentration is focused on remembering the keep the ‘wrong’ thumb on top.

But until we get to that point, we need to keep ourselves off autopilot. We need to remember to remember, and not allow ourselves to get distracted. As soon as we get distracted, the fast brain can override our desire to change by returning us to our well-practiced habits.

It’s just the same when we’re trying to change our mid-morning latte and croissant to a plain coffee.

To make a true life-long change, we have to truly invest in it. We have to stay conscious of the change we are trying to make, and why, and keep the focus on the change all the time.

Part of our brain works quickly to make shortcuts so we can do familiar things automatically; like driving, or brushing teeth. Part of our brain works slowly, for things we do consciously. Amazingly, our slow-brain only accounts for about 5% of our decision making!

It’s expensive to our brain to change the habits we have on autopilot, which is why we have to invest so much effort into making the change. The old habit

Try putting small routines in place to help you remember to remember, these take much less energy than big changes. These might be writing a list before you go shopping, writing a menu for the week ahead or leaving your trainers by the door.

These sound like small actions, but they are pretty easy to remember, and jog your conscious brain into remembering what changes you’re trying to make.

Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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Water leaks

By Chris Ennis FRICS In the last month or so I have stumbled across a number of ‘leaking water’ issues. Over the years I have learned that there is one thing guaranteed to drive householders into a blind panic, and that is the sight, the sound (or even the thought) of leaking water.

Leaks can be very minor, or if an underground supply pipe burst it can be a significant calamity costing a lot to repair. There are numerous causes, amongst them being corrosion, chemical action, frost, age, type of materials, and physical abuse of the pipes.

SUSSEX LOCAL Where properties have been extended or modernised it is not uncommon to find a mixture of dis-similar metals in pipes and tanks. This can be a cause of electro-chemical action which can lead to leakage.

We mustn’t forget frost damage which can be catastrophic. Ideally, all pipes should be insulated. Pipes laid within a solid floor slab should be isolated/ insulated to minimise the possible re-action between the copper piping and the concrete.

Properties constructed prior to 1930 could still have a mains water pipe formed in lead. Not only is this a potential source of health damage, but the old pipes are by now coming to the end of their useful life. Even the more modern galvanised water barrel piping could well be rusting and leaking. It is now possible to replace such pipes using a ‘mole’ system enabling the insertion of modern polypropylene tubes without extensive excavation. The typical cost of simple mole repair on an average sized property is in the order of £1,000.

For complete peace of mind Householders should consider the merits of joining one of the home maintenance schemes offered by British Gas, or Seeboard.

I still see examples of old galvanised water tanks tucked away in the roof spaces. Such tanks rust internally, and if they burst, damage can be extensive.

Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor. Call him on 01903 261 217 or you can send an email to surveyor1@talktalk.net or see www.propdoctor.co.uk

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Canine Partners…

Training amazing assistance dogs and transforming the lives of people living with disabilities. By Lynn Smith well as a host of other related conditions, Sally became wheelchair bound after suffering a seizure in 2013. One hundred percent reliant on human care, with heart/ circulatory problems that caused her to faint or induced very full on seizures, and enduring a lot of fatigue and pain, Sally says that she, “Lacked purpose and industry. I couldn’t see how I would ever become a meaningful member of society again.” Then Sally was paired with a “Canine Partner” – Ethan – a step that transformed her life.

In September 2005, Sally Whitney was all set to study Medicine at Edinburgh University when she became unwell, just before her A-levels. Diagnosed, much later, with Lupus and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, as

Based in Heyshott, West Sussex, and with a second centre in Loughborough, Leicestershire, Canine Partners has been providing highly trained assistance dogs – canine partners - since 1990. It was founded in recognition of the life changing benefits assistance dogs could bring to the lives of adults with physical disabilities, offering a greater independence and quality of life, and contributing security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks - as well as providing psychological and social esteem.

Nicola Martin, CEO of Canine Partners CEO, explains the charity’s mission as seeking to, “Transform the lives of adults with physical disabilities through partnership with our specially trained assistance dogs.

We pride ourselves in ensuring we create the best possible matches between our dogs and the people we support.”

Potential Canine Partners undertake a specialist twoyear training programme, which begins when a puppy is selected at seven to eight weeks old and placed with a carefully chosen volunteer, with whom it will spend twelve to fourteen months in puppy training.

Currently there are around 250 puppies placed with puppy parents in the UK. Volunteers care for the puppies full time, teaching basic obedience, social skills and the core tasks of tugging, touching and retrieving, all of which are essential if the puppy is to move onto advanced training. “At all stages,” says Nicola, “training is fun and reward-based.”

These core skills are built upon once the puppies move into advanced training, at one of Canine Partners’ two centres, extending skills to tasks such as opening doors, retrieving the phone, pressing lift buttons and unloading a washing machine. During the next few months the dogs hone their skills and are carefully matched with a person with a disability from the charity’s waiting list. Nicola explains that,

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“Training is then tailored to meet that individual’s specific requirements. During advanced training the dogs will continue obedience training, visiting local towns and shops to ensure they are confident and well behaved in all situations.”

At the end of this period, the applicant is invited to attend a two-week residential course at one of the Canine Partner centres, where, under the guidance of the dog’s trainer, they learn how to work with their dog and continue its training, and how to take care of their canine friend. It is during this busy two weeks that the special bond between dog and partner begins.

Canine Partners offers ongoing care and guidance through regular aftercare visits and telephone support, which ensures the success of the partnerships and well being of its dogs. The whole process of selecting, training and supporting a canine partner throughout their working life costs around £20,000, and currently there are over 430 adults across the UK living with one of the charity’s assistance dogs.

Each year, Canine Partners creates between 70-75 partnerships and in the thirty years since the charity’s foundation, Canine Partners has created nearly 800 partnerships. The charity currently assists adults, aged eighteen and over, both civilians and former service personnel, and dogs are trained to meet the needs of individuals with even the most complex, physical disabilities. The long list of conditions and disabilities that Canine Partners works with includes: multiple sclerosis; spinal injuries and head injuries; stroke; Freidrich’s ataxia; cerebral palsy and, osteoarthritis and scoliosis. Although the waiting list has been closed to new applicants for a couple of years, Nicola Martin tells me, “ … We are now in the final stages of preparing to open to new applications later this year.”

SUSSEX LOCAL Canine Partners employs around 80 people, working in a wide variety of roles and locations; from the expert training and aftercare teams based at the two centres and out in communities across the UK, to the Fundraising and Support teams. In addition there are over 1,000 volunteers, supporting all aspects of the training programmes, from Brood Bitch Holders who look after the mums and puppies in the breeding programme; Puppy Parents and socialisers and Foster parents, who provide short to long term placements when needed, to a wide network of fundraising and awareness raising activities. But, Nicola says, “We are always looking for passionate people to join our team of volunteers.“ The charity, she adds,“… receive (s) fantastic support from a huge number of local people … we are extremely lucky to have some very longstanding supporters.”

As with all charities, funding is essential and Canine Partners has big projects underway – including, this year, building a new Kennels and Dog welfare Centre at its Midlands Training Centre. Also, with the

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charity’s 30th anniversary coming up in 2020, planning is already underway for celebrations and more exciting initiatives.

Funding comes solely from donations. Receiving no funding from government, Canine Partners is always looking for novel ways to generate funds, including the My Amazing Puppy sponsorship scheme and UKwide fundraising events, including Walking Dog Shows - dog walks in beautiful locations with a twist.

Canine Partners is particularly excited that during 2019 and 2020 they are the Goodwood Estate Charity of the Year and will have a full calendar of exciting activities that they hope will help create even more partnerships.

Nicola says that “Raising awareness of who we are and what we do is an ongoing challenge with so many other vital charities carrying out amazing work across the UK. We are proud to commit to support our partnerships for as long as they feel a Canine Partner can bring a benefit to their lives. This means that we need to ensure we have funds for decades to come so that once someone has experienced the independence and benefits that an assistance dog can bring them, they never have to return to how life was before.”

Which brings us back to Sally Whitney whose story opened this article, and who reinforces Nicola’s sentiments, “Life before having a canine partner was totally different … Ethan's impact has been apparent in

all areas of my life. He can do a huge range of things for me, both at home and outside the house. The tasks that Ethan and I can do together give me a lot of freedom and bring real joy. I no longer have a dependence on others to make me feel safe and secure. He’s brought me so much happiness … that I have an incredibly hard time imagining my world without him.

Canine Partners Mill Lane, Heyshott Midhurst, GU29 0ED Tel: 08456 580480 www.caninepartners.org.uk

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Small and beautiful choosing the right small tree for your garden.

One of the most common issues I find in the many new gardens I visit each week is the lack of perfectly sized trees for the particular space.

They are often not singing from the treetops but they have either grown too big and now dominate the space, or have been relentlessly pruned until their little fingers and toes look all knobbly and truncated.

Choosing the right tree for the right place is an art based on knowledge and observation. Trees must be chosen carefully.

Often when I arrive at a client’s garden there is either one massive tree that dominates the rest of the garden or there is a sad lack of trees. People sometimes assume that planting trees will create too much shade or crowd a garden out. However if your garden is small to medium, well positioned trees with a delicate and spacious leaf and branch character can create a canopy that will give your garden a sense of height, enclosure and intimacy.

Evergreen trees Small evergreen trees (3-5metres). The more robust the evergreen presence you want, say for privacy, the more dense the leaf canopy will be. This can have the advantage of being perfect for screening but they will still cast shade. If grown near a fence be careful that over time they won’t block out your neighbours' view or light.

These are some of my favourites: Arbutus Uendo and Magnolia Little Gem. Photinia is an another and if you have acid soils you can go for the Rhododendrons and Camellias.

Delicate small trees For a more open canopy that lets dappled light through, you could think of Amelenchier lamarki, Weeping Birch, Weeping Cherry, Malus Red Sentinal, Sorbus Pink Pagoda, Viburnum Tinus , Pittisporum ‘Silver Queen’, Cercis Forest Pansey and Albezia (which needs a lot of sun but a sheltered position).

There is also Prunus Amanogawa, Hamamaelis and the perfectly formed, classic of all small trees, the Japanese Acers. The only trouble with these is they like to be the centre of attention and need a lot of neutral space around them. Laburnum, Golden Showers, is a tree that has gone out of fashion but after the yellow display of flowers in Spring has a very inter-

esting branch structure. There is also the increasingly commonly planted Olive tree to think about as well as Ligustrum Excelsior Superb. Both have reasonably open branch structures.

Lovely vertical fruit trees like Malus ‘Adirondack' and Malus Ballerina can be tucked away in a bed and nicely contrast any weeping trees you might have.

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All of these trees will give your garden a lovely sense of breadth and depth without a tree surgeon being called in every year.

Smaller Shrubs Smaller shrubs can then be chosen that will tend to give longer periods of colour and fit snuggly under the ‘umbrellas’ of the trees.

Deciduous small trees

Some interesting shrubs that come to mind are: Rosa rugosa, Teucrium fruticans, Japanese Quince, most of the Hebes, Hydrangeas, Cistis, Pittisporum ‘Tom Thumb’ and the Choysia range.

Some examples are Acer grissom, Salix exiguta and the two small Magnolias, ‘India Magic’ and ‘Laura’.

Unusual Trees For more unusual trees you could try Rhus lacinata (though it will sucker with its roots over the years).

You could also think of Euonymous Red Cascade, Liquidamber ‘Gum Ball’ or the majestic, if slow growing, Cornus cows ‘Miss Satori’.

Ground Cover Ground cover can be used as the ‘glue’ that holds all the different layers together. Not only can you plant these in large ribbons and drifts to give your border a sense of flow and unity, but they solve the practical job of suppressing the weeds whilst the trees are establishing themselves.

Acacia pravissima is another interesting tree with an open canopy, especially if you are considering a Mediterranean style garden.

Some tried and tested ground covers that I like are the Geraniums, Sedums, Chaerophyllum ‘Roseum’, White Bay Willow Herb and Persicaria.

Underplanting

Smaller Ground Cover The smaller ground covers tend to be at the front of borders where they won’t be swamped by the bigger plants. Some nice examples are: Pachysandra, Ajuga, Brunnera, Galium odoratum, Epimedium, Bergenias, Lilly of the Valley and Periwinkle.

A tree is not a tree without a lovely well balanced undergrowth to give it context and grace so you can also consider planting underneath your trees.

Shrubs Some shrubs can be turned into trees by pruning the lower branches. Some examples are: Sambucus ‘Sutherland’s Gold’ and Sambucus ‘Black Lace’.

Taller Shrubs These plants can contribute lots of height when needed but can also be pruned severely each year depending on the plan you have for the shapes in your garden.

Climbers It is surprising how many gardens I visit and see unsightly spaces that a weak climber could easily transform. They can make a wonderful backdrop to the new tree you have chosen or even the smaller Clematis can be grown up the trunks.

Climbers hide fences, can shoot up trees like

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32 Gardening / Business Directory rambling roses or drop languidly gown from shed grooves or pergodas. They are a first choice for many unsightly wall or tool shed and with their exuberant need to spread out can give your garden a new dimension. More unusual climbers are Akebia, Campsis, Berberidopsis coralline and Solanum.

Bulbs The bulb range is enormous. Some come out before the trees have come into leaf to grab the early sunlight when they can, others push through other plant life tenaciously. As I have written in previous articles, plan your bulbs with the months of the year in mind and you can have bright splashes of colour almost all year.

I would like to include another dimension to designing you garden with layers and that is what is called ‘Window Plants’. These are plants that even though some are quite tall they can be planted in the middle or even the front of a bed and you can see through their spacious foliage to other plants. They can be planted around your chosen tree and you can still see the trunks.

Examples of these - and please look them up as they have a great ethereal feeling - are Sanguisorba ‘ Pink Elephant’, Dierama, Qaura, Molinia Tranparent and Molinia ‘Karl Foestar’, Allium Sphaerocephalon and the more commonly known Verbena Bonsariensis and Stips gigantia.

So look at your garden and see if the powerful presence of a small tree could give your garden more depth and more light canopy. And don’t just plant one. See how three or four can be planted in combi-

nation to revitalise that unlimited extra space in the garden - the sky!

Where to visit this July Every year Parham revisits its borders and transforms them with new themes. The whole place has an intimate and timeless quality. www.parhaminsussex.co.uk

July tasks Lots to do so stop reading this and get out there! But if you are just having a quick tea break read on...

• Deadhead roses and give them their Summer feed • Divide finished bulbs • Water any new plants you have put in this Spring • Pinch out Fuchias to help them flower in bushy sprays • Cut back old geranium foliage as they will grow again • Plant out seed potatoes and tomatoes, the latter in the sunniest place you have. Believe it or not it is still not too late to plant runner beans

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