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CHARITY
2nd Mar & 2nd Apr 8:00 PM The CancerWise 2023 Fundraising Challenge Quiz Supporting people, families and carers affected by cancer across West Sussex info@virtualquizevents.com £5 www.VirtualQuizEvents.com
19th Mar 9:30 AM The Children's Trust Surrey Hills Hike Take on the Surrey Hills, starting and finishing at The Children's Trust Tadworth KT20
5RU Adult: £10 Child: £5 Lucy enquiries@thechildrenstrust.org.uk www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/surreyhillshike
25th & 26th Mar 9:00 AM Arundel Castle Abseil
Abseil down the side of the 180-foot tower to be knighted with a bespoke castle medal Arundel Castle BN18 9AB St Barnabas Hospices events@stbh.org.uk www.stbarnabashospice.org.uk/events/arundel-castle-abseil/
28th Mar 7:30 PM Date2Donate - find love while spreading love Meet local singles and raise money for a good cause Muchos Nachos Pub
Chichester PO19 8HT £5 Jovita 07515 597297 jovita.ivinskaite@act4africa.org www.meetup.com/date2donate-find-love-whilespreading-love/events/291436383
15th Apr 10:00 AM Billinghurst Macmillan Coffee Morning including cakes, preserves, crafts, Tombola and raffle Billingshurst Centre RH14 9EW 07711 470635
terriashpool@uwclub.net
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
1st Mar 12:00 PM West Chiltington Probus Club
Members lunch for retired professional or business men resident in or near the village Roundabout Hotel West Chiltington RH20 2PF David 01798 812481 david.g8tfk@gmail.com
4th Mar & 1st Apr 10:30 AM Parkinson's Support Group Support group for people with Parkinson's and their families Washington Village Memorial Hall RH20 4AP £2 Gillian 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com
6th Mar & 3rd Apr 8:00 PM Felpham Singles
Social Club Friendly singles club for over 55's
The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Anne 01243 821530 anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk
www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com
7th Mar 2:00 PM
Pulborough Computer Club The Latest Scams & How to Avoid Them Learn how to spot scams, and how to protect against them Pulborough Village Hall RH20 1LP £3 / Members £2 Chrissie 01798 872 266 chrissie@wisborough.com www.pcclub.org.uk
7th Mar 7:00 PM Storrington Museum AGM Members only meeting followed by talk from local author on writing historical fiction for Children Storrington Museum RH20 4LL 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com
12th Mar 11:00 AM Caring for CoultershawVolunteer Day Coultershaw Heritage Site near Petworth GU28 0JE Tony 07860 186847 admin@coultershaw.co.uk coultershaw.co.uk
13th Mar 7:30 PM Pulborough Meadows WI Visitors welcome Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £1 Mary Walker 07920 326000 mary.walker50@gmail.com
21st Mar 7:30 PM West Chiltington Floral Club
Area Demonstrator: Barbara Caldecourt West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ Visitors Free. Carol 01798 813608 / Brenda 01798 813712 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com
22nd Mar 2:30 PM Storrington Flower Club
Affiliated to NAFAS welcome new members and visitors Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £6 01903 742102 chrissyldesmond@gmail.com
COMMUNITY
17th Mar 6:30 PM Worthing Climate
Engagement and Action XR Worthing - twice monthly meetings - all are welcome CREW Worthing BN11 3AL xrworthing@protonmail.com
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25th Mar 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast Community
Event Talk by Colonel Edward Armitstead CBE ex Coldstream Guards Chichester Park Hotel PO19
7Q £10 07813 024585 immanuelchichester.com/ community/mens-breakfast peter@ppsutton.co.uk
29th Mar 10:00 AM Carer Marketplace Unpaid carers can learn more about local services and support available Norfolk Centre Arundel BN18
9PA luke.hutchinson@carerssupport.org.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arundel-carermarketplace-event-tickets-522387905287? aff=odcleoeventsincollection
COURSES & TUITION
1st Mar 10:00 AM Getting started with Ancestry.co.uk workshop to get you started with your family and local history research West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £7.50 / £6.50 for members www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro 01243
753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk
11th & 21st Mar 8:30 AM Birdsong Masterclass
Identify birdsong at RSPB Pulborough Brooks
RH20 2EL £20.50 members / £25.50 nonmembers Lydia lydia.fletcher@rspb.co.uk 01798
875851 events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks
26th Mar 9:30 AM Birding for absolute beginners If you’re new to birdwatching, this is the session for you RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 members / £25.50 nonmembers Lydia lydia.fletcher@rspb.org.uk 01798
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5th Apr 10:00 AM Reading old handwriting One workshop to get you started with your family and local history research West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £7.50 / £6.50 members 01243
753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro
EXHIBITIONS
1st - 5th Mar 10:00 AM Natalia Samarina: My Art exhibition Join Natalia Samarina for her first exhibition Colonnade House BN11 3DH Paula 01903 221142
paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/
1st Mar - 2nd April 10:00 AM Birds & Beasts: The Wild Escape Discover a wild array of prints and drawings of birds and beasts by artists Pallant House Gallery PO19 1TJ 01234 774557 info@pallant.org.uk pallant.org.uk/
1st - 24th Mar 11:00 AM Anne Grebby in Chichester | Artist Residency artist Anne Grebby will undertake a three month residency at Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX info@chichestercathedral.org.uk www.chichestercathedral.org.uk
7th Mar 10:00 AM Stemmed exhibition
presenting Lucy’s soft, woven forms and Ellie’s defined, linear glassworks Colonnade House BN11 3DH Paula 01903 221142
paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk
16th Mar - 30th Apr 10:00 AM Arundel Museum
Exhibition: Ralph Ellis - Artist and Inn Sign
Designer The Arundel resident who was one of England’s most successful inn sign painters
Arundel Museum BN18 9PA Adult: £4.50 Child: £3.50 01903 885866 www.arundelmuseum.org office@arundelmuseum.org
18th Mar 10:30 AM Slindon History Exhibition of Local Scenes dated mid-1900's Exhibition of watercolour paintings by former Slindon House Butler Coronation Hall Slindon BN18 0QZ Free. Moira www.slindon.com 01243 814725 moira.wordpower@btinternet.com
21st - 26th Mar 10:00 AM
Steve Gallagher at Colonnade House: "Cloth, Paper, Steel" Fine art photographs
exhibition by Steve Gallagher
Colonnade House BN11 3DH 01903 221142
paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk
1st & 2nd April 10:00 AM The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show The Sussex Guild is exhibiting again in The Henfield Hall BN5 9DB £3 01273 479565 info@thesussexguild.co.uk thesussexguild.co.uk/sussex-guild-events/ henfield-contemporary-show/
4th - 8th Apr 10:00 AM Mark Munroe-Preston Mark Munroe-Preston “Treescapes” Colonnade House BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk/event/ mark-munroe-preston-treescapes/
11th - 15th Apr 10:00 AM Rosemary Jones: Fabric Printing with Linoblocks Artist specialises in linocut printmaking Colonnade House BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk colonnadehouse.co.uk
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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
25th Mar 12:00 PM Point to Point Racing at Parham See the INEOS Grenadier 4x4 off-road and enjoy a day out Parham Point to Point RH20
2ER Carolyn caroylngorman@gmail.com www.facebook.com/p2patparham
FAYRES & FETES
2nd & 16th Apr 2:30 PM High Salvington Windmill Open Afternoon High Salvington Windmill BN13 3BP £1 - extra for tour of the mill 07799 333267 lucindafbrooks@outlook.com
15th Apr 9:00 AM Ploughing Match & rural exhibition Vintage Tractors ploughing as they did in 1920 - 1960 The Venue Woodmancote BN5 9BA £8 Gilly 07767 621387 cebvintage@hotmail.co.uk
FILM
8th Mar 7:00 PM Storrington Rotary Film NightElvis Starring Tom Hanks & Austin Butler Bar + Raffle Sullington Village Hall RH20 3PP £5 Ken 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com
9th Mar 6:45 PM Foreign Film
evening The Worthing Twinning Association classic French Film evening West Tarring Baptist Church hall BN14 7LU £5 Pam 01903 232196
pambennett8@btinternet.com
20th Mar 7:30 PM Pulborough Film Night
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £7 Terri 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net
GARDENS & HORTICULTURE
5th, 21st Mar & 23rd Apr 2:00 PM Manor of Dean garden open for the National Garden Scheme Manor of Dean Petworth GU289AP £5 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk
8th Mar 7:15 PM Talk by Nikki BarkerRhododendrons, Camellias & Magnolias Experienced horticulturalist talks about her favourite group of plants West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £3 visitors / members free Carys carys.pickett@btinternet.com 07792 817399
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12th Mar & 10th Apr 10:30 AM Beautiful Garden at the Old Vicarage This Garden opens for The National Garden Scheme The Old Vicarage Pulborough RH20 4AS £7 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk
25th & 26th Mar 1:30 PM National Garden Scheme garden at Down Place South Harting Enjoy an afternoon at the National Garden Scheme garden at Down Place Petersfield, GU31 5PN £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk
25th Mar 2:00 PM Walberton Gardeners Club Spring Flower Show Walberton Village Hall BN18 0PJ £1 www.walberton-gardeners-club.com walbertongcshows@outlook.com 07881 552980
31st Mar 11:00 AM National Garden Scheme: Judy’s Cottage Garden Judy’s Cottage Garden open in March, June and September Judy’s Cottage Garden Worthing BN13 2AE £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk
11th Apr 2:00 PM The garden at Peelers Retreat Pick up the National Garden Scheme booklet at local outlets Peelers Retreat Arundel BN18 9EX £5 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk
16th Apr 2:00 PM National Garden Scheme: Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers open garden Newtimber Place Hassocks BN6 9BU £5 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk
Every Thurs 10:30 AM The Old Vicarage The Street open for The National Garden Scheme The Old Vicarage Washington, Pulborough RH20 4AS £7 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk
HEALTH & FITNESS
Every Mon 7:30 PM HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Free taster to all new Clients - Suitable to all levels Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £10 07872 968708 ldlovesfitness@yahoo.com www.instagram.com/ldlovesfitness
MUSIC
3rd Mar 7:30 PM 60 Minutes of Classical Music Studio 1, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £6.50 under 25's - £3.50 Contact Hazel Latus: www.alexandratheatre.co.uk 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk
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5th Mar 3:00 PM Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra presents A Spring Concert Elgar
Cockaigne Overture Rachmaninov Piano
Concerto No.2 Walton Symphony No. 1
Worthing Assembly Hall BN11 1HE Various prices worthingphilharmonic@gmail.com www.worthingphil.co.uk/
7th Mar 2:00 PM 2 O'Clock Club Mitchell
Armstrong Studio 1, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £6 Hazel www.alexandratheatre.co.uk 01243
867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk
16th Mar 7:00 PM Stripped Back 3 Acts Totally Acoustic, Totally Stripped back Fauna Taproom
Arundel BN18 9AT Marcus 07786 156897 marcusjones7@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/PublicImagePromotions
18th Mar 7:30 PM A Spring Spectacular Concert The Southdowns Concert Band and the Midhurst Community Choir Midhurst Memorial Hall GU29 9DH £10 bbailey93@btinternet.com 07881 552980 southdowns-concertband.com
18th Mar 7:30 PM Chilcott Requiem & Rutter Requiem By Arun Choral Society with The Sinfonia of Arun Arundel Cathedral BN18 9AY £15 / under 18s £7.50 www.arunchoralsociety.co.uk enquiries@arunchoralsociety.co.uk
24th Mar 7:00 PM Music Makes Memories
Charity Concert for Dementia Support My Special Event a charity evening of music
Newtown Sports and Social Club Bognor Regis PO21 5EU £5 12+ only myspecialevent.co.uk 07587 158999 info@myspecialevent.co.uk
24th Mar 7:00 PM
PiP Presents | Underground Sessions Four performers brought together for one evening of music. Arundel Jailhouse BN18 9AP £10 07786 156897 marcusjones7@hotmail.com
26th Mar 7:00 PM Sandgate Singers Choral Concert Spring Concert Our Lady of England Church Storrington RH20 4LW £12 01903 741256 johnandsylvi@btinternet.com www.SandgateSingers.com
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26th Mar 7:30 PM Passiontide Meditation The Chantry Quire at Boxgrove Priory PO18 0EE £15
Sarah webmaster@chantryquire.org.uk www.chantryquire.org.uk
30th Mar 7:30 PM PiP Presents | Mr Jones
Community Open Mic The Maypole Inn Yapton BN18 0DP marcusjones7@hotmail.com 07786 156897 facebook.com/PublicImagePromotions
30th Mar 7:30 PM Spring Concerts The Rowland
Singers Choir concert before Easter Offington Park Methodist Church BN14 7TN Adult: £12 / Child: £4 Janet jan@robertsummers.co.uk www.rowlandsingers.co.uk
1st Apr 7:00 PM 80s night in aid of Wolfram
Syndrome charity event with 80's electro pop from Synthony 101 The Factory Live Worthing BN14 8BX £15 admin@wolframsyndrome.co.uk www.wolframsyndrome.co.uk
2nd Apr 3:00 PM Maya Irgalina at The International Interview Concerts what makes Maya tick in interviews @rtsspaces@sionschool
Worthing BN11 4BL Adult: £14 / Child: £2 interviewconcerts@gmail.com www.facebook.com/TheInterviewConcerts
SALES & MARKETS
18th Mar 9:00 AM Arundel Farmers Market
Discover local growers, bakers, meat, poultry, flowers, plants and food and drink Arundel BN18 9AA www.arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk/
18th Mar 9:30 AM Cheeki Monkeys Big Baby & Childrens market Buy or sell toys, clothes and equipment The Shoreham Centre BN43 5WU £1.50 www.facebook.com/Cheeki-MonkeysBrighton-BN2-and-Shoreham-by-Sea107135655022217
18 Mar 1:00 PM 12th Chichester Scout Group
Jumble Sale 12th Chichester Scout Group HQ PO19 3AB 30p 12thchichester.org.uk 07796 144541 secretary@12thchichester.org.uk
25th Mar 9:00 AM Pulborough Monthly Market
Eggs, bread, cakes, crafts, vegs and cafe
Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF Terri 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net
15th Apr 10:15 AM Junktique, Collectables & Clutter Sale Indoor sale of quality items West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £1 Carol 01798 813608 / Brenda 01798 813712 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com
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SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT
25th Mar 9:30 AM Fishbourne Literary Festival with authors, stalls and refreshments
Fishbourne Church & St. Peter's Place Near Chichester PO19 3XT £25 Simon
www.fishbourneliteraryfestival.co.uk 07718 512860 fishbourneliteraryfestival@gmail.com
TALKS
3rd Mar 2:30 PM Weather Lore in StorringtonFact or Fiction? How reliable are weather sayings? Storrington Museum RH20 4LL £8 / £6 members 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com
7th Mar 2:00 PM The Arts Society West Sussex
Monthly Talk Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB Visitors £7 Jackie theartssocietywestsussex.org westsussex@theartssociety.org
7th Mar 7:30 PM Talk by Nick Hall from BBC's Bargain Hunt Small friendly club Field Place
Worthing BN13 1NP Non members £7.50 07984 403890 www.worthingantiqueclub.com worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk
8th Mar 7:30 PM Lavant Horticultural Society
Talk by Martin Duncan Lavant Memorial Hall
PO18 0BA Non-members £3 Susan 01243
527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk
9th Mar 12:30 PM Nelson Mandela Talk by Colin Chambers, visiting Prison Chaplain Robin Island Cape Town Chichester Park Hotel PO19 7QL £20 Frank 01243 527068 frankgriffiths@yahoo.com chichesterprobus.club
13th Mar 10:00 AM The Arts Society Steyning Making Sport: Jane Austen and the Art of Satire by Annalie Talent The Steyning Centre BN44 3X Members free, £10 donation for visitors The Chairman steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk
16th Mar 7:30 PM
Midhurst Camera Club
Speaker Evening Talk by David Smith "The Great Silk Road Today" The Old Library Midhurst GU29 9DQ Visitors £6 midhurstcameraclub.co.uk membership@midhurstcameraclub.co.uk
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21st Mar 7:00 PM Arundel Museum Talk: Ralph Ellis A complementary talk to the exhibition
Arundel Museum BN18 9PA £7 members/£9 non members marketing@arundelmuseum.org
22nd Mar 7:15 PM The Great Train Robbery1963 The story about what happened Bassil Shippam Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £3donation rcts.org.uk/branches/branch-chrchichester 07403 885061 chichester@rcts.org.uk
4th Apr 7:30 PM A talk on Georg Jensen, Danish Silversmith Small friendly club Field Place
Worthing BN13 1NP £7.50 per talk 07984 403890 worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk www.worthingantiqueclub.com
12th Apr 7:30 PM Lavant Horticultural Society
Talk by Steve Edney Lavant Memorial Hall PO18 0PA Non-members £3 Susan 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk
THEATRE
9th - 11th Mar 7:30 PM 'London Road' Best Musical in 2011 Alexandra Theatre, Regis
Centre PO21 1BN £18 Child: £10 Hazel Latus 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk www.alexandratheatre.co.uk
17th Mar 7:30 PM 'ABBA Forever' at the Regis Centre Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £29.50 Hazel www.alexandratheatre.co.uk 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk
23rd - 25th Mar 7:30 PM 'High Society' from theatrical DNA of the highest order Alexandra Theatre Regis Centre PO21 1BN £20 Hazel alexandratheatre.co.uk 01243 867676
28th Mar 7:30 PM 'Come What May’ starring Robin Windsor Alexandra Theatre Regis Centre PO21 1BN £32.50 Hazel alexandratheatre.co.uk 01243 867676
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30th Mar 2:00 PM 'When You're Smiling'
Afternoon of music Alexandra Theatre, Regis Centre PO21 1BN £14.50 alexandratheatre.co.uk 01243 867676 hazel.latus@regiscentre.co.uk
WALKS
7th, 10th & 22nd Apr 10:30 AM Reptile safari RSPB Pulborough Brooks WF17 0EE £12.50 members / £15.50 Non members 01798 875851 lydia.fletcher@rspb.org.uk events.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks
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Charity & Community news from across the counties
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) needs your support! Having just announced that 2022 was the busiest year in its 33-year history – the life-saving charity responded to 3,224 incidents last year, with 947 call outs in SussexKSS is urgently seeking to recruit more volunteers in order to help with events and activities in the coming year. Visit: www.aakss.org.uk
The Sussex Showcase is a week-long series of collaboration dinners in some of the most exciting restaurants in the counties and features the best chefs from Sussex and around the world. Each ticket includes a donation to organising charity Table Talk Foundation, raising funds to provide food education to children in Sussex and support the hospitality industry. There is also an online charity auction linked to the event. Details and bookings at: www.tabletalk-foundation.com.
You can now access digital copies of the Sussex poll books and electoral registers for free at The Keep, following their launch on the Ancestry website. The registers include more than eight million East Sussex records from 1705-1963. The Keep, in Brighton, is open to anyone who has an interest in family or building history, academic study or a particular historic topic. More details at www.thekeep.info.
The Worthing Twinning Association (WTA) would like to invite residents outside their area who are interested in learning more about French and German culture but which do not have their own twinning group. WTA has links to towns in both France and Germany and hold visits, talks and other activities. There is a visit to Elztal in Germany (pictured) planned for July. More details from Pam Bennett 01903 232196 or send an email to: pambennett8@btinternet.com
Explore a different side to the Lewes district, delving into history, folklore and landscape with Walk This Way - a programme of walks led by local experts in March. Walks will be charged at £5 and free for under 12s, with limited spaces. Details and bookings at www.visitlewes.co.uk.
The recent extreme weather has caused delays in the completion of the A259 improvements scheme in Angmering and Littlehampton. The scheme, is now estimated to finish in April rather
than early this year as previously estimated.
March is Wellbeing
Month in West Sussex
Libraries when everyone can celebrate the many ways that libraries support wellbeing, You can borrow a title from their Unwind, Recharge and Relax book displays, or maybe join the Reading Challenge and read a book from March’s theme of “A book that celebrates the great outdoors.” Libraries also have Reading Well booklists on mental health for adults, young people and children, long-term conditions and dementia. All the books on these lists are available from libraries and are free to reserve and borrow. They can also come to you if you are unable to visit.
If you're a young adult, wanting to make a genuine difference, The Wildlife For All Trust is a registered charity looking to expand its team of volunteers. Amongst other projects, they have beautiful nature reserves in West Sussex and in South Africa (pictured). No previous conservation experience is required as they provide all necessary training. Interviews are on 20th March. www.wildlifeforall.org for details.
West Sussex County Council, working with South Gloucestershire Council and partners, has been given the green light to move forward with a new three year joint project ‘Greenprint’, which aims to explore how plant material mowed from our roadsides can be used forbio fuels and road materials.
During this year’s National Bat Monitoring Programme in January, members of Sussex Bat Group (SBG) were astonished to find a second greater mouse -eared bat hibernating in disused railway tunnels. This is in addition to the single existing known male, who has been hibernating in the area for the past 20 years and known as “Britain’s rarest mammal”. SBG is now working to restore the “Greater Horseshoe Bat”, (pictured) which was identified in a stable block in West Sussex in 2019. The Group is now trying to raise funds to purchase and restore the building. www.sussexbatgroup.org.uk
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Charity & Community News
Christmas tree collection raises over £3,500
The Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District have totted up the results of its annual Christmas tree collection. The service was sponsored by Fowlers Estate Agents in Storrington and supported by JustHelping, a UK charity that provides a platform for volunteering and fundraising for local charities. Amazon UK provided vans and TreeSmiths of Horsham chipped the trees for free before the chippings were dispersed at Link Farm at Wiggonholt and Broadridge Farm in Ashington. Some 346 trees were collected with donations of over £3,500.
Amberley Road resurfacing
Much of the B2139 between Storrington and Houghton was severely affected by July’s extreme temperatures. Overnight resurfacing and works are now scheduled to take place on weekdays, 8pm to 6am, until 25th March.
West Chiltington British Legion?
If you might be interested in forming a Royal British Legion Branch in West Chiltington, a resident would like to hear from you. Contact Derrick Frost def@derrickfrost.plus.com 01798 813494.
New coffee pod recycling scheme
Horsham District Council has launched a new scheme to help residents recycle used coffee pods. You just send off for bags and the pods are collected from your home. Most major makes are eligible. Sign up at www.podback.org.
Kithurst Hill car park saved by Horsham DC
With neither West Sussex County Council nor the South Downs National Park willing to do anything, Horsham District Council have stepped in to take over the maintenance of the car park so it can remain open.
Horsham District litter fines increase
People dropping litter in Horsham District will face increased fines. The maximum on-the-spot fine is increasing from £75 to £150 in an effort to prevent people from dropping litter in the District’s streets. Horsham District Council are encouraging residents to report littering via their website www.horsham.gov.uk or alternatively by calling 01403 733144.
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Charity Treasurer volunteer vacancy
Pulborough and District Community Care Association are a registered charity and have been providing services and activities, mostly for senior citizens in Pulborough and the surrounding villages since 1966. They currently have an opening for a Treasurer on a voluntary basis to continue the smooth running of the accounts.
If you have a couple of hours spare each month and are looking for a way to be involved in your local community contact Alan Sugarman for more information about the role by email to alanandanne.t21@btinternet.com.
A29 Pulborough landslide update
At the time of going to press, the A29 by the Pulborough mini roundabout remains closed due to a landslide of the steep banks at either side of the road.
Joy Dennis, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “We totally understand the frustration of residents, business owners and other road users, facing a lengthy diversion route, and would like to assure them we are making every effort to re-open the
road as soon as possible –but that can only be done once it is safe to do so...the issues are complex”
“Geo-technical experts have assessed the embankments and advised it is not safe to reopen the road to vehicles and pedestrians – we must adhere to this expert advice as safety has to be our number one priority.”
Both embankments have moved and worsened since the original road closure. Trees are at risk of being brought down and there is the added complication of a sewer drain in the embankment, which has been damaged in the landslide. Motorists and others are being urged not to move barriers to pass or access the area. A dedicated web page for updates can be viewed at www.westsussex.gov.uk/a29-pulborough.
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In Your Garden
Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by
Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens
Revamping your garden for Spring March is a great time for taking a long, hard look at your garden. Asking some simple questions with some gardening principles in mind will help you create a stunning garden for Spring and Summer. This winter we have had heavy rainfall and then strong, long-lasting frosts so it could be you have lost perennials with root rot or more exotic plants that haven’t liked the frosts freezing the cells in their leaves and stems. You may not know until next month how much you have lost.
Garden Focal Points
In the Winter and early Spring, a garden is obviously pared down to its structural bones. Then Spring starts and shoots begin to push up. If you have some solid points of focus in your garden it can make the new Spring growth that much more delicate and magical. Large pots at the end of a path, interestingly shaped hedges screening or dividing different areas and water features like circular bird baths sunken into the middle of a low-lying perennial bed reflecting the sky. Also, you can create woodland paths through your shady areas so that you are encouraged to enter into these parts of your garden. You can use bark chips or shingles edged with wooden planks bent into curves.
You can also think about mowing your lawn selectively this year, letting some areas grow long and mowing paths can take different routes each year.
Farmers are being encouraged to leave 5% of their land to be rewilded. You can do the same with your lawn.
I always ask my clients before I visit them to create a mood board of images online that they love. Often when all these images are laid out together people can see a pattern of what draws them, and good design decisions can be made from this.
Bulbs
They obviously come into their own in Spring. Tulips are my favourite because they are so unashamedly colourful. If you are lucky, they will continue year on year but be prepared to have to replace them each Autumn. It is not too late to buy English bluebells and Snowdrops ‘in the green’. This means that they have finished flowering this year, but you are able to purchase the whole plant, bulb and stem, which when planted will guarantee a good survival rate ready for next year’s display.
Crocus are fantastic, scattered through the lawn and by the time you are ready to do your first mow of the season their blooms will have faded and you can mow around and then eventually mow up their fading foliage.
If you have any space at all in corners and along the edges of paths think about Miscarii armeniacum. Their miniature purple bunches of grapelike blooms will delight you.
Plus, it’s not too late to plant some Gladiolus and Ranunculus around any water features you may have.
March is also the time to look at where you want colour to appear in your beds. If you make sketches showing where the bulbs come up, then in Autumn you will know more for next year. Don’t forget to leave stakes in the middle of bare earth to remind you to plant Dahlias and Nerines in late Spring ready for late Summer.
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Sowing seeds
You can now sow directly into you veg bed, all the hardy vegetables like spinach, lettuce radishes and beetroot. Ideally with some protection you can even save hundreds of pounds and sow seeds for Geraniums, Bergenias and Antirrhinums. You can sow Poppy seeds, Nasturtiums and Forgotme-nots straight into cleared areas of the beds directly outdoors.
Smaller shrubs and plants
If you don’t have acid soil, why not plant up some big pots with acidic soil and plant Rhododendrons and Azaleas. They are the great trumpeters of Spring and once they have finished flowering the whole pot can be moved to a shadier corner of the garden. Other shrubs that have a good Spring presence are Hydrangea quercifolia and the 90cm Philadel-phus Miniature Snowflake.
Smaller plants
A rare and very striking plant usually only used by designers is Amsonia hubrisctii. It has delicate white flowers in the Spring with phosphorescent yellow foliage in the Autumn.
Other plants for you to look up (Go to Google then click on ‘Images’) are Iris Acoma and Iris reticulate Harmony, the delicate Puschkinia scilloides, Sanguiaria canadensis, Anemone nemorosa, yellow Trillium with its white marble foliage and miraculous ability to disappear by June.
Feature Trees
Depending on the size of your garden you can make a tree calendar. This is making a list of all the months that you want your trees to shine as a main event. There are great trees for Spring,
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Amelanchier Ballerina - coppery foliage and large white blossoms, Hawthorn Prunifolia has wonderfully large white blooms and can be pruned into any shape you want. The Rowans are delicate in the Spring and Sorbus vilmorins has crimson berries that turn almost white. There is also a nice Cherry tree that is very compact and vertical called Prunus amanogawa.
The Weeping Silver Pear tree is both bright and silver in the Spring and with its weeping habit can become a feature tree in its own right throughout the season. As well as the small magnolias and Cornus Porlock you might want to think of the smaller apple trees such as Discovery on a small root stock or the upright Ballerina. Lastly there is the wonderful Cercis canadensis, Witch Hazels and traditional fragrant Syringa vulgarise.
What to do this March
March is a great time to explore woodland. Try visiting Angmering Park Estate Trust, Burton and Chingford Pond, Petworth House Woods, Slindon and The Warrens.
March tasks
• Do a last tidy up and cut old perennials
• If you think the frosts this year have taken a plant beyond repair hold off a bit- it’s amazing what April can do, and you will often find plants sprouting again from the base.
• Finish pruning your Roses and Wisterias.
• This month, start to prune to the ground your deciduous ornamental grasses before new green blades appear.
• Hardy shrubs like Cornus, Salix and Cotinus can be cut right back as well as Buddlea.
• Anything that has flowered during the winter can be pruned back into shape now like Winter Jasmine, Winter honeysuckle and Mahonia.
• After your Snowdrops have flowered you can lift them out of the ground and separate them and then replant them in different areas of the garden.
• If you have a greenhouse, you can start sowing leeks and onions.
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A record-breaking winter
But for all the wrong reasons says Nick Roberts
When I hear the term ‘record -breaking’, connotations of achievement and success spring to mind. But unfortunately, this winter’s records are nothing to get excited about – soaring energy bills have been piling on the pressure to people already under strain. So, as we enter the final leg of winter, you’d be forgiven for feeling that summer can’t come soon enough.
However, regardless of a summer reprieve, the problems remains that no matter how many times we turn the lights off or how early in the year turn the heating off, our rising energy bills keep on rising.
The next phase of saving beyond prudent energy consumption comes in the form of insulation. Many of our homes simply aren’t equipped with modern insulation and energy efficient heating systems. The good news is that there are some anti-inflation measures you can take to try and offset those nasty bills.
Solutions range from cheap to expensive but all make a difference to your annual bill. Let’s start with a couple of cheap options - fitting your hot water cylinder with an insulating jacket will save you and draft-proofing your offending windows to reduce heat loss will also add up.
From there, value per option really depends on specific homes and where the most significant inefficiencies lie. But options include cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation, floor insulation, roof and loft insulation and replacing windows and doors.
We often find customers addressing insulation issues during larger renovations and extensions but there are important factors to consider here. Some solutions are more cost effective to carry out during certain works and others are unaffected, meaning that the sooner you apply them the sooner you start saving. So, it might be worth reaching out to your local experts this year.
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From the city to the countryside A West Sussex “property bubble” by Martin Lundy Lester
The housing market in our beautiful little corner of the South East has always felt more resilient to change than other areas of the country. It's as if we live in a property bubble in West Sussex.
Almost half of buyers from South London & Surrey
Balancing out the housing market
As such, I’m seeing fewer and less dramatic price amendments downwards whilst the UK housing market finds itself shifting from a period of "supercharged" activity. There's a little cooling of
asking prices, as agents and sellers come to terms with the move from a "seller's market" to something more balanced than the last couple of years. Of course, if one is buying and selling in the same area, then any dip in selling price may also be negotiated with the onward purchase. Local families moving up the property ladder Industry commentators suggest that downsizers will form a larger part of estate agents' databases over the coming months. This combined with increased mortgage availability and lowering of High Street lenders' mortgage rates (despite the Bank of England's recent forecast of an increase in base rates), may mean that local families take the opportunity to move up a rung of the property ladder. Rents are rising too, prompting cash rich savers to move their money into Buy To Lets across segments of the market. No matter what happens in 2023, buyers will con-
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Sussex Walks - March 2023
These walks are supported by The Ramblers and are led by an experienced Ramblers Wellbeing Walk leader, along tried-and-tested routes. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. There is no need to book, unless indicated below. Full programme of walks available on www.ramblers.org.uk
Sat 4th 10:00
Hill - Amberley
Kithurst Hill - Wepham Down - The Burgh - Amberley - Amberley Mount - SDW. Pub Lunch
Meet: Kithurst Hill car park. Mick A 07880 813811
Thurs 9th 10:15
Chanctonbury Ring Circular
A Hilly walk with fine views depending on weather conditions. From Steyning walking up steep path to SDW along to the ring and then steep descents down through woods back to Steyning.
Meet: Steyning Centre car park - Fletchers croft BN44 3XZ. John H 07805 384106
Sat 11th 9.20
circular
A brisk 18-mile circular walk in the South Downs National Park along the Serpent Trail. Picnic lunch at Petworth (pub drinks option)
Meet: Pulborough Railway Station, RH20 1AX
Sun 12th 10:00 Sidnye Farm, Cuckfield & Borde Hill
Circular walk with gently undulating with good views. Several short steeper ascents
Meet: Hollies Car Park, TN22 3JA. Anne 07731 660285
Thurs 16th 10:00
Grinstead, Cowfold, Littleworth
Visiting quaint church at Cowfold. Mainly flat, circular walk
Meet: Car park near West Grinstead station, RH13 8LY. John B 07949 413430
Sat 18th 09:45
- Storrington
Washington - Biggenhurst - Chantry Post - Greyfriars Lane - Storrington (L) - Sullington Warren -
Washington Common. Pub Lunch
Meet: RH20 4AL. Frank and Sally 01293 565482
Sun 19th 10:00 Slinfold, Rowhook & Warnham
Enjoy a circular walk
Meet: Car Park next to Warnham Mill Pond, RH12 2RA. Rex 020 86537533
Tues 21st 10:00 Southwater Country Park
Coolham D-Day Airfield, Shipley and Knepp Park
Meet: Southwater Country Park visitor centre £1.10 all day. Kingsley 07484 310414
Thurs 23rd 10:00 Circular South of Loxwood
50th anniversary Walk. Please bring a picnic lunch.
Please message the leader 6 days before to book place.
Meet: Car Park behind the Onslow Arms, Loxwood, RH14 0RE. Paul 07711 772853
Sun 26th 10:00 Parham Park
11.4 miles
10 miles
We take the South Downs Way then to head down to Parham Deer Park before returning via Amberley. You are welcome to a cup of tea at the walk leader's home at the end of the walk
Meet: Amberley, top of High Titten , BN18 9LZ. Lindsay 01798 831391
Tues 28th 10:00 Stane Street from Whiteways
9.4 miles
50th anniversary Walk. Whiteways, Eartham Wood, Stane Street, The Gumber, Bignor Hill CP, The Denture, Houghton Forest, Whiteways. Bring a picnic lunch.
Please message the leader 6 days before to book place
Meet: Whiteways Car Park, BN18 9FD. Anne 07731 660285
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The Mr & Mrs Cheese Sussex Toastie
A tasty snack made with carefully crafted Sussex cheese
Ingredients - Serves 4
• 80g butter
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 100g spinach
• 200g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
• 100g Sussex mayfield cheese, grated
• 100g Sussex charmer, grated
• 80g double cream
• 3-4 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 8 slices, artisan brown chewy bread
• Season with salt and pepper
Method
1. Heat 20g of butter in a large pan and add the mushrooms. After 10 minutes add the spring onions and garlic, fry for a further 5 minutes after which time add the spinach and wilt ensuring all moisture has evaporated.
2. Add the cream, cheese and mustard. Mix well until the mixture is very thick. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
3. Use the remaining butter to spread over one side of each slice of bread; place the bread butter side down onto a chopping board; spread the bottom bread slice with the cheesy mixture and top with the other slice of bread. Both buttered slices should be on the outside.
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When goals can be a bad thing
By Heather Smith
Impacts of focusing on a single target
Setting a goal can be great as it gives you something to work towards and help you stay on track. But, if you only eat well and exercise for the sake of one goal, you’re not making the same connections to the bigger picture and are likely missing out on other benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Being exclusively focused on a single goal can lead to a cycle where you’re on-plan for a while, then off-plan. Whereas if you’re open to the bigger picture, you can see things differently.
This is one of the most common things I hear from clients. They realise they no longer even want to eat off plan. They’ve made connections between the way they eat and exercise and the way they feel. Their actions become about much more than a means to an end. Similarly, if you only have one reason for eating or exercising, you can end up disappointed. Progress isn’t made in a linear fashion and if all you want is to see fast change, you’re likely to find yourself discouraged at some point and fall off-track.
Olympic athletes can lose their drive to exercise after they’ve competed. They can’t think why they’re bothering to exercise anymore, there’s just no point to it after they’ve already reached their goal – there’s nothing to work towards next Alternative things to focus on
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Plenty of fun and activities at Spring Live!
At the South of England Showground, Ardingly 22nd & 23rd April
Featuring live and interactive entertainment, hundreds of shopping stalls, a food hall, and mouth -watering artisan treats from independent producers, Spring Live! is a must-attend event of the season.
There are plenty of activities for younger visitors to get involved with, including the opportunity to meet a variety of farm animals, participate in chocolate and circus skills workshops, have a go at wand making, and experience the thrill of the funfair.
What’s more, with the Alpaca Show, flyball, Morris dancing, a dog show, archery and axe throwing also on the agenda – it really is a great chance to get the whole
family together, including the four-legged members, get outside and celebrate the arrival of spring.
Win a pair of tickets to Spring Live at South of England showground on Saturday 22nd April 2023 9.00am to 5.00pm. Please visit www.seas.org.uk
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‘Following on from our successful campaign last year to raise £1,000,000 for Barnardo’s, the company has now decided that we need to help people locally.’
We are now donating £100 to local food banks for every free market appraisal we carry out in the first quarter of this year. Once again, our aim is to donate £1,000,000 for this very important service. So please call us today to arrange for us to come and visit you.
Mortgage rates have dropped again in January , so if you are thinking about buying your first property or moving up, please contact the office so we can arrange a Teams meeting or face to face with Jessie, our mortgage specialist.
We would also like to take this opportunity in thanking St. Mary’s Primary School in Pulborough for providing such creative and beautiful Christmas drawings for our ‘My Home at Christmas’.
It was an absolute pleasure to be able to display these in our window over the Christmas period. Thank you so much to all of the children who took part.
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Shopping trips and social days out
Community minibus offers a friendly door
Spring is just around the corner, so why not make the most of the weather and enjoy getting out with West Sussex Minibus!
Operating a fleet of ten minibuses from eight divisions across the county, the West Sussex Minibus is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. It offers people the chance to stay active and help those who live away from public transport links to remain independent. It is an affordable service providing residents with the added convenience of being picked up and dropped back home every trip. It is a perfect way of keeping in touch with old friends and meeting new ones.
West Sussex Minibus, Pulborough, provides practical shopping trips and social days out Small minibuses seating 8-10 passengers are used, making for a friendly plus informal service. With a year-round calendar plus regular departures, you can use the service as often as you wish. It welcomes all age groups, with affordable trip fares. The service is door to door with help on hand to support passengers getting on and
ping to your house.
From their Pulborough Division, they service the surrounding rural area that includes Nutbourne; Hardham and Codmore Hill.
They also offer a dedicated schedule of trips departing from Bury
Annual Membership is just £10. Alternatively, try the service with a Day Membership of £1.
Not for Profit and Community Groups can also utilise the Association’s minibuses to support their activities when joining as an Affiliate Member. All can register with West Sussex Minibus. Membership is £40 per year.
New Members and Volunteers are welcome.
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Outa Puff Daddys
Group supporting male mental wellbeing & social connections
Brighton’s over 40s, male only, amateur dance crew “Outta Puff Daddys” uses its profile to encourage change in society’s approach to male mental health. The Group’s Leader and Artistic Director, Paul Jukes tells me that the group was initially founded in 2012 “We first got together as a bit of fun after taking our children to street dance classes. We rehearsed secretly to perform at their annual dance showcase and were hugely successful, so we vowed to continue dancing, and we have been ever since.”
Paul says that it was the death of a founding member in the group’s early days that drew them all closer together and was, Paul realised, “The first trigger for me on how vital this unique male social network was for our mental well-being.” This realisation was further compounded in 2017, when Paul suffered a period of depression, an experience that took Paul and those around him by surprise. He describes himself as: ”A bright, happy guy with a wonderful family … the last person you’d expect to experience such challenging emotions.” The strong social bond of the group was, Paul says, integral to his recovery.
“I believe you never truly fully recover from depression, but you can learn how to better manage your emotions and strategies to take action as soon as early signs re-appear. The crew remain an integral part of my on-going mental wellness ... and I know it is also vital to their own well-being too.”
Dancing to promote mental health awareness amongst men
Then in Spring 2020 Paul took over leadership of the group. Having no previous dance experience, he admits to having found the prospect daunting, but with a hugely supportive crew he embraced the opportunity – recognising the potential to promote mental health awareness, particularly amongst men. However, lack of experience wasn’t Paul’s only challenge, his leadership coincided with the onset of the pandemic - and lockdown.
“My first challenge was to figure out how we would stay united and continue dancing together during times of enforced isolation. I knew
pandemic.” Once the rules relaxed again, the group began meeting in open spaces, with Paul teaching the crew “short, fun routines,” which he then posted online. “Along with underlying mental health messaging and strategies based on my own experiences.” Paul tells me the group’s social media content, on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, attracted thousands of followers and millions of views. “Our profile and mental health message was truly being heard and supported around the world.”
Sharing experiences and learnings
Paul is keen to highlight that the group’s members, “Are not counsellors or medically qualified in the subject of Mental Health. Instead, we use our own life experiences and learnings to share the strategies, actions and behaviours that have benefitted us. They might not be right for everyone, but it is clear from the messages we receive back from our followers that we really are making a positive impact, and this is hugely rewarding.”
Currently the group has fifteen members and everyone dances: “The dance element is really important. Working together and supporting
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each other [with] the same objective is a really positive experience. Particularly when after weeks of rehearsals it suddenly comes together … crew members go from “I’m never gonna do this” to “Wow, we can actually do this.”
Creating fun routines and promoting our message
Now that the group is able to meet in the dance studio once more, they continue to meet weekly and their story has been picked up and broadcast not only nationally but globally, having featured on BBC, ITV, NBC and Channel10, along with radio broadcasts, podcasts and printed features. Paul also welcomes invitations for the crew to perform live, “As this provides a fantastic opportunity to promote our underlying message in a highly unique and engaging way. Plus...we just love it!”
Additionally, Paul offers motivational talks at colleges, workplaces and events, about the importance of mental health awareness, providing insights into his own mental health experiences and strategies, and how a “bunch of dad-dancers became social media influencers.”
Encouraging men to discuss mental health issues
Paul says that he regularly receives, “Heartwarming and often emotional messages from our
the biggest killer of men under 45 is suicide, which is, Paul says, not only profoundly tragic but also largely preventable.
“In some shape or form, mental health impacts everyone globally, yet the stigma still causes so much shame, fear, doubt, isolation and misunderstanding. Traditionally men have been seen
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as weak if they are to express vulnerabilities and show emotion. This stops men speaking freely for fear of ridicule or lack of understanding. Until we start to view mental health the same way we view physical health, we’ll continue to face the devastating consequences caused by stigma.” To anyone struggling with mental health issues, Paul would like to highlight. “You are not alone and there is help out there. In order to break the stigma we must all be more honest and open with our emotions. We need to normalise these conversations.”
The group believes that their close bond provides a safe space where they can share vulnerabilities, emotions and freely discuss their mental well-being. “Breaking through stereotypes around traditional masculinity and encouraging others to talk openly about their mental health, to seek and ask for help … and for others to listen without judgement. We are not weak to express our feelings, in fact we are stronger for it”.
Self Care – a better version of yourself
Paul also promotes the importance of self-care and social connectivity, “Research has found that loneliness can treble by late middle-age and
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Paul would like to develop a global Outta Puff Daddy Community, “Empowering and supporting the development of other likeminded dance groups.” Targeting those over the age of forty, he envisages community focused groups for men and women interested in creating new social connections and mental wellness from the shared experience of learning fun, noncompetitive dance routines.
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New car options for 2023
A brief run through of some top makes by Emma Russell
As a car is a major investment, you need to consider running costs, safety, comfort and efficiency.
City or Small Cars: City cars are easy to park, fuel efficient and manoeuvrable. Vehicles in this range include Toyota Aygo, Fiat 500 and VW Up. A small car is generally an easy drive, simple to control with an optimum acceleration to overtake between 30-60mph. Small options include Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and the Mini range.
Medium to Large Family Cars: These optimise safety, efficiency and comfort. They need to adapt to conditions and be easy to park in different places. Medium cars include Ford Focus, Hyundai i30 and Honda Civic. Larger cars offer more legroom, smoother suspension and roomier seating. Bigger engines and fuel tanks can cope with extra loads. These include Skoda Octavia, Ford Mondeo and VW Passat.
SUVs and 4x4: These offer plenty of room, manoeuvrability, a high driving position and additional safety features. Crossovers include Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke and Kia Sportage. Bigger vehicles like Honda CRV and Peugeot 3008 are also among this range.
Electric vehicles (EV): Pure battery EV’s have zero CO2 emissions and are road tax exempt. This is set to change in April 2025 but you must still go through the motions and ‘tax’ it on the gov website: www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax. EV’s have matured over the past few years with the Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6 and Audi Q4 e-Tron between £40-50k. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: These currently pay a reduced road tax, but if it‘s worth more than £40k it’s subject to an annual supplement for five years, from the second time the vehicle is taxed. They cost between £0 and £105 depending on emissions, then £145 per year after that. Some examples of these include BMW 3 series, Mercedes C-class and Skoda Superb iV. Emma Russell is a freelance motoring writer.
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Independent schools explained
Help for parents from The Good Schools Guide
Difference between public & private school
All are funded mainly by school fees paid by parents and not by the state. Children of any age can be privately educated. All independent schools are private schools, and these terms are often used interchangeably but technically, independent schools are all overseen by a board of governors or trustees, whilst other private schools may be run by their owner with no governing body. While these schools all charge fees, like every registered school in the country, they do have to conform to official standards of education, health and safety, are regularly inspected. What is a public school?
In the UK, ‘public school’ is a misleading and archaic term. It is not a school freely open to the public - in the UK this is called a 'state school'. ‘Public school’ originally referred to a small group of boys’ schools. There are now several hundred
schools which may be described as ‘public schools’, including many girls’ and coeducational schools, nearly all with a proportion of day pupils, and many with boarding fees upwards of £40K.
Difference between a prep & primary school
Prep schools and pre-prep (from age 3 or 4) schools are all fee-paying, whilst state primary schools are state funded. Pre-prep schools feed into prep schools at 7 or 8. Preparatory schools prepare pupils for entry into private secondary schools usually via Common Entrance (CE) exams (or Prep School Baccalaureate) taken at age 13. Are private schools selective?
Some more than others. For a handful of junior schools (mostly in or close to London) the only way to be sure of gaining a place is to put your child’s name down early. At the majority, though, things are a bit more relaxed, with many more rural prep and senior schools happy to take on pupils who can pay the fees.
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Bury Primary School
Sport & music at Bury
Sports coaching and after-school club
Since the start of 2023, we’ve been very lucky to bring in some specialist sport coaches to Bury. This was a result of some of our older girls asking if they could have extra football coaching. Not only have we managed to provide the coaching for the older children, but for everyone from Year 3 up. Not wanting our youngest children to miss out, we have been able to bring in gymnastics coaches to work with them over the last half term. The sport does not stop there - on Wednesdays we are joined by Andre from Worthing Thunder Basketball Team who provides basketball coaching for our after-school club. This has proved incredibly popular, with almost half of the school signed up for some sessions!
Music lessons
Beyond keeping everyone physically fit with the sport on offer here, we are also privileged to be able to provide music lessons via our music specialist, Mr Mott every single week. Recently, we have also started additional piano lessons with Jacqui Fawcett from West Sussex music, which have again proved very popular.
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St. James’ CE Primary School
Children’s Concert at Chichester Festival Theatre
Spring Term has been filled with lovely opportunities for learning both in school and out of school. The children have been wonderfully enthusiastic and it has been fantastic to see them enjoying all the learning.
It was a delight that the whole school got to go to the Children’s Concert at the Chichester Festival Theatre. The school children enjoyed listening to pieces by Tchaikovsky, Rossini & Strauss and marvelled at the skills of the magician, Neil Henry.
Listening to and learning about all the different instruments used in the orchestra was a fabulous experience.
The children returned from the concert and created artwork inspired by their favourite pieces, which included: The Nutcracker
and The Thieving Magpie.
Cultivating a love of music and art is a key part of the children’s learning within St James’ Coldwaltham. We aim to enable opportunities for the children to be able to access experiences that open their eyes to the arts and perhaps foster a lifelong love of them.
Mrs Lizzie Martin, Executive Headteacher, www.st-james-coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk
St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Pulborough
Activities this term at St Mary’s
Halfway through the Spring term already! We have daffodils and snowdrops appearing in the school grounds, such a lovely landscape where the children can play and learn.
Extra curricular activities
Clarinet lessons are running for Year 4 pupils thanks to a kind donation. This develops musical ability, and learning an instrument helps with metacognition in the brain to aid their learning. We were lucky enough to secure funding from The Lions which has bought a set of VR headsets. This is a great way to enrich the curriculum and to allow children to visit different places, explore countries and cultures and take part in virtual activities. We look forward to children trying it out.
Activities and visitors this term
This term has seen one of our most popular visitors - Kevin from ‘Hawking About’. Our Year 3 children were lucky enough to spend time with some of his birds. A few of the children were brave enough to hold the birds, while others were chosen as perches! The children were
amazed by the speed at which the falcon and kestrel flew, even though they were in the hall!
Horsham Museum visited as part of Year 4 Egyptian Day and the children saw primary resources from the Egyptian era that taught them about what life would have been like.
To learn from such experts is just brilliant. Thank you to Horsham Museum.
The swimming pool reopens from Easter and we are excited about being able to get the children swimming again. The children love earning swimming certificates and learning some important water confidence skills.
If you’re new to the area or haven’t decided which school to your child to, do not hesitate to arrange a visit. Our ‘Good’ judgement is only part of our story and to see us in action is important.
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Andrew Griffith MP
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As we crawl into February, I wanted to bring you three pieces of positive local news that should bring some warmth to every Sussex resident.
Kithurst
Hill car park
Ensuring we can all access the countryside has been a top priority since I was first elected. That is why I was alarmed by the news that Kithurst Hill Car Park in Storrington, a gateway to the South Downs, was under threat of closure. After working closely with local elected leaders and organisations, I was delighted to hear that the community’s campaign to keep the car park open Horsham District Council have stepped in to ensure that Kithurst Hill Car Park will remain open for the benefit of residents. It is excellent news for the community that this crucial asset in the heart of the South Downs has been saved so all of us can enjoy what the outstanding countryside around us has to offer.
Alternative Fuel Payment
In welcome news for many residents in rural West Sussex, the Government has announced
the details of its Alternative Fuel Payment. This payment will be automatically made to those who use alternative fuel sources to heat their homes. It is designed to bring alternative fuel support in line with the support offered to those who have traditional gas heating. If you use oil, have an LPG boiler, or use any other alternative method to heat your home, then you are eligible for this payment.
New pharmacy in Arundel
Improving local healthcare is at the top of my agenda. That is why I was pleased to support the opening of a new pharmacy in the centre of Arundel. This excellent facility will provide healthcare support to locals and tourists alike. It is encouraging that we are observing progress on this, and I have been working closely with residents and pharmacy provides to reduce waiting times and improve access elsewhere in West Sussex.
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Bury Parish Council Planning Application
Edited extracts from draft minutes of Bury Parish Council (BPC) meeting on 9th January 2023.
SDNP/21/05619/FUL: Hillside Nursery Bury
Common Bury RH20 1NR - Demolish glasshouse and associated horticultural structures, erect 7 no. C3 residential dwellings and 7 no. commercial workspace suites (class E(g)) including access landscaping and associated works. If approved, this will be the largest development in the village for some time. BPC is aware of tensions the prospect of the development is causing to neighbours and the owners of Southview Farm. Objections are:
• Proximity of new residential development to farm may affect its 24/7 operation
• Road parking may compromise field access
• Argued there is no case for any development within the village on the west side of the A29.
• Concerns about amount of E class accommodation proposed and would like reassurance there is a market for this space as the units at Carringdales may not yet be fully let.
• Concerns about amount of parking required for commercial units.
• Early sketches show commercial barn divided into two parts under single long roof. This has not been carried through to submitted design. Message is more of a ‘keep out’ signal rather than the welcoming gesture of continuous roof.
• Design and Access Statement shows small, pitched roof structures adjacent to and attached to houses around yard. These have been substituted by flat roofed car ports. Original composition gave spatial and characterful continuity which has not been carried through.
BPC objects on design grounds. In the event of approval, would like 3 conditions imposed:
• No additional parking on street and a management plan is proposed to bring this into effect.
• Further details of fencing and perimeter landscaping are submitted for approval.
• Fenestration details of commercial barn’s street elevation submitted for scutiny.
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Coldwaltham Parish Council
Budget and precept and items from the Council
Edited extracts of draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 17th January 2023. Budget and Precept for 2023/24 Financial Year: Clerk distributed updated budget figures. Advised adjustment to Clerk’s salary for current year needed to be made to correct it and bring salary back in line with SCJ 15 level. Increase has accumulative increase on 2023-24 budget, raising it to £17,454. Resolved: Agreed budget of £17454. Distributed updated precept calculations. Members agreed 3% increase, discussed at Nov 2022 meeting. Resolved: Agreed 3% precept increase to £17,168. Chairman signed Precept request. Items from members of the Council/Clerk: Annual Carol event at Labouring Man was a success with £1331 raised for Horsham Matters. There are families within the parish who benefit from Horsham Matters. Tree Licence granted to plant tree at entrance to Arun Vale to celebrate Platinum Jubilee. Questioned if speeding on A29 would improve with speed cameras. Investigated individual number plate recognition displays which identify each
vehicle’s individual speed. Development at Lodge Hill should generate money following site development. Suggested speaking to Amberley who was successful in receiving funds CIL money for these. Updates regarding Horsham District Council:
• Postponed Local Plan, further review required.
• Church Hill Closure (Pulborough) likely to be a longer time scale than had been expected.
• Noted that with in the parish main concern is likely to be delivery of medicines from chemist.
• WealdSchoolminibuses for pupilswho livesouth of Church Hill. Usual transport unable to get through.
• Highlighted closure increases question regarding classifying A29 major route. No easy diversions.
• Deadlines to apply for May elections, 18th April for postal vote/24th April for proxy vote. Bring photo ID to polling station to vote in person.
• Climate change aim to be carbon neural by 2030.
• Community Climate Fund – Parish Councils can apply for grants to cover biodiversity schemes.
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Fittleworth Parish Council
Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 16th January 2023.
District and County Councillor reports – Chased repair of Lower Street railings. WSCC have 28-day target to fix potholes. Cars and lorries moving to middle of road to avoid Hallelujah Corner potholesmeans possible accident. Council to record danger and ask for warning sign to be put up. New Speed Policy agreed, but must apply for speed reduction. Representative County Councillor support required for application. Under new policy terms, Local County Councillor will support if criteria is met Chichester District Council (CDC) local plan review. Avoided bin strike. Report on child death triggered mould and damp review. HA’s written to asking how many properties affected and what they’re doing about it. Rough sleepers down to 2/3 from 37. Those who don’t want to be housed have access to shelter and meals in poor weather. New temp housing reduced use of B&B. CDC to sell off poorer properties and reinvest in more suitable housing. CDC given funding for more permanent arrangements
for Ukrainian and Afghanistan refugees. Refugees won’t affect residents on housing list.
Public questions - Chris Linford – Bridleway 677_2 – would Council assist in adding missing section of bridleway to definite map? Document available from Ramblers (12 people need to claim they’ve used path for 20 years). Clerk to follow up Chris’s email to Stopham Estate and need residents who use it now. Council will put in Magazine/Nextdoor/ Website and ask residents to fill in Ramblers form.
Aimee Felus - Outline Future Proof Playground Project at Fittleworth Primary School focusing on Sustainable Drainage Systems. Effective in managing water and reducing flooding and pollution. Does the Council want to work with them? Council has Flood resilience group who’d be interested and Community Hub working group looking at redeveloping village hall who’d like to do something about tarmac from School Lane to rear of old tennis court to reduce run off into ditch at rear. First phase is front of school. Holly and forsythia encroaching on pavement to be removed. www.fittleworth-pc.org.uk
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West Chiltington Parish Council
Hedge cutting, New tactor shed, litter picking, SIDS & gateways
Ditches, drains and culverts - Are you a Riparian owner?
If you have a watercourse, ditch, stream, river or culvert on or next to your land you are known as a ‘riparian owner’. Riparian owners are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of watercourses on their land to ensure that they are not a flood risk to other people or property. Well maintained watercourses can significantly benefit the local community by reducing flood risk and creating habitats for wildlife.
The riparian responsibilities for landowners under law are to:
• Ensure the flow of water is not obstructed or polluted
• Maintain the bottom and sides of the watercourse (including managing any trees and vegetation growing on the banks)
• Remove any obstructions, such as rubbish, fallen branches or garden waste
• Maintain any structures (such as trash screens, culverts, weirs and mill gates) on it.
As a property owner please regularly check and clear your ditches and culverts of obstructions. Go to www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/1983/ good_practice_for_watercourse_maintenance.p df for more information.
Reminder about hedge cutting – RSPB advice
The RSPB recommends avoiding hedge cutting during the main breeding season for nesting birds, which usually runs throughout March to August each year. This can be weather dependent and some birds may nest outside this period, so it is important to always check carefully for active nests prior to cutting.
New tractor shed
This will be able to safely house the tractor used for the cricket ground, as well as equipment used by other village organisations. We are pleased to announce that at the time of writing the foundations have been laid, soon to be followed by construction of a brand-new shed near the Tennis Club pavilion. As soon as it is safe and practical to do so the old shed will be removed.
Allotments available
We currently have allotments available – if you are a resident of West Chiltington would you like
to save money by growing your own food, meet new people, teach your children where food comes from, reduce food waste and keep fit - all at the same time?! You could create habitats for wildlife and become part of an eco-friendly community. To learn more please contact our clerk, details below.
Litter picking
You will sometimes see Margaret, our Litter Picker around the Parish. Please take extra care if you’re driving when you see her working on roads with no pavement. She obviously has a large area to cover so it’s not possible to maintain the whole parish all the time. Whoever the litter droppers are, whether drivers or walkers, be aware that all rubbish should be taken home and disposed of correctly. We are aware that there are people who collect rubbish in their own area voluntarily, and this is much appreciated.
SIDS (Speed Indicator Devices) and gateways
Our project to install Gateways at all entrances to the Parish is almost completed; residents may have seen the public notices at the selected sites and we will be in a position to confirm when they will be installed very soon. Regarding the SIDs, unfortunately progress with WSCC is proving to be slower but we are committed to the project, and we will update as it moves forward.
Contact the Parish Council:
Email: clerk@wcpc.org.uk or @wcpc.org.uk for planning.
Tel: 01798 817434 or 07483
114836
Write to: The Parish Clerk, The Reading Room, Church Street RH20 2JW
Visit our website for details of meetings: Agendas, Minutes and how to book attendance. www.wcpc.org.uk
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Pulborough Parish Council
A29 Church Hill and 2023 Budget
A29 Church Hill – landslip and road closure: As at 01.02.23: The temporary road closure was renewed by West Sussex County Council, which includes pedestrian access. WSCC suggested alternative routes map can be viewed on our website and notice boards.
Some pedestrians have moved barriers to walk through the closure, so WSCC strengthened barriers. Some vehicles have ignored the closure and move barriers to drive through. WSCC plans to implement concrete barriers at the north end to prevent this. The embankments are assessed as being unstable and we urge people to adhere to the road and footpath closures for safety reasons.
WSCC Highways and councillors are liaising with landowners involved and contractor meetings are being arranged but at time of writing no timeframe for remedial work is yet known.
Temporary No Parking restrictions were introduced in New Place Road from A29 London Road to Nutcroft to help traffic movements and release any bottle neck on Link Lane, particularly around
school pick up and drop off times. WSCC is monitoring other surrounding roads and reviewing measures. Highway inspections were increased on the official diversion route and roads being used locally to access the A283 and the A29. Safety defects identified (e.g. potholes) are highlighted, and prioritised by the contractor to expedite works.
Additional signs requested north of Billingshurst to improve signage before reaching Pulborough. Regular updates available via the website: westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/a29-pulborough 2023 Budget: The Council approved its budget and precept for the financial year commencing this April. The 7.76% increase is a weekly increase of £0.14 for a typical Band D property. The council funds services such as Neighbourhood Wardens, recreation facilities, bus shelters, allotments and litter picking. Councillors examined every line of cost to see where savings could be made and have limited the increase as much as possible. www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk
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Every address every month 3 BLINDS / CURTAINS CARPET CLEANING CLEANING CARPENTRY • Computer repairs & upgrades • Custom builds • Local collection of unwanted equipment alex10ainsley@googlemail.com COMPUTER SERVICES ALEX COMPUTER REPAIRS 07862 053943 RAW RENOVATE DESIGN LTD • Home improvements • Construction • All jobs undertaken 07908 992408 07761 775497 rawrenovate@gmail.com www.rawrenovate.siterubix.com BUILDING / CARPENTRY DECORATING CARPET CLEANING DECORATING CHIMNEY SWEEP DECORATING CHIROPODY / PODIATRY nikki: 07510 309 081 west chiltington •full grooms •bath, brush & blow dry •puppy grooms •hand stripping •de-shed treatments •nail clipping www.sussexsuperdogs.com Business Directory 55
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Every address every month 3 SECURITY TREE SURGERY Tree & Vegetation Management Specialists • Tree removals • Tree reductions • Tree pruning • Stump removal • Hedge cutting • Fully insured • Fully qualified BronzeleafLtd 07903 648288 07854 369097 info@bronzeleaf.co.uk www.bronzeleaf.co.uk TREE SURGERY SPORTS MASSAGE WINDOW CLEANING 07708 661765 www.dcwwindowcleaning.co.uk • Windows • Conservatories • Gutters • Soffits / Fascias • Gutter clearing We always clean your frames, sills and door panels TREE SURGERY TREE SURGERY WINDOW CLEANING Accountants / Bookkeeping ACS Direct 50 Care Services Angelica Care Ltd 51 Carewise 7 Clapham Village Care Home 52 Connect to Support 10 Sussexdown Care 8 West Sussex County Council 13 Charity Sussex Emmaus 11 Community Community Minibus Assn 36 Education Class Cover Ltd 45 Great Ballard School 44 Slindon College 44 Estate & Letting Agents Batcheller Monkhouse 15 Comyn & James 29 Cubitt and West 35 Henry Adams LLP 26 Lundy-Lester Ltd 25 Food / Drink Greyhound Brewery Ltd 12 Funeral Services Dandelion Farewells Ltd 9 Safe Hands 39 Garden Services Crystal Ponds Limited 17 Glorious Gardens 20 Greenacre Garden Design & Build 21 Miles Japanese Maples 20 Sussex Manures Ltd 20 Tom Hoadley 21 Village Nurseries 21 Health & Wellbeing Chanctonbury Leisure 33 Fit For Good Ltd 32 Natural State Therapies 33 Nicholas Coysh Osteopath 32 Tanya Ross Training 33 Home & Property Access4Lofts 23 Appalossa Upholstery 50 Archibaldshaw 34 Barcombe Wood Finish 52 Ben's Gutters 23 Carters 60 Clear House Moves 24 Direct Blinds 41 Dovetail Kitchens 31 Funnells 49 Garolla Holdings Limited 43 GS Windows Ltd 5 Guy Brumwell Ltd 17 Hamilton Cole 41 LBS Natural Kitchen W/tops 40 Matthew Cattell Surveyor 24 No1 PHD Ltd 48 Omni3 Communications Ltd 22 Oven Gleamers 30 Oven Rescue Group 31 Padwick Builders Ltd 49 Roberts Miller Redshaw Ltd 22 Snugg Systems Ltd 23 Storrington Sawmills 39 Just Shutters 16 SunRay Conservatories Ltd 19 Tecta Build Ltd 17 Wall Brothers 37 Motoring GDH Car Sales 43 LMC Auto Services 2 Rusty Rootz 43 Wiggs Auto Repairs Ltd 42 Pet Services Harry Hawkins & Partners 49 Travel & Holidays Michelle Murray 12 Visitor Attraction The Aldingbourne Trust 12 April issue - book by 1st March Business Directory / Advertiser Index 59