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May 2016

SUSSEX LOCAL Pulborough - Bury - Fittleworth - Nutbourne - West Chiltington Local news and events through the door to 4,900 homes in this area every month

ART FOR HEALTH The benefits of getting creative by Lynn Smith

WIN! Tickets to Sussex Country Fair Amberley Museum membership Tickets to see Tom Bailey

LOCAL NEWS Parish Council & Community

VILLAGE HALLS Focus on West Chiltington

GARDENING Apple Trees & more

PLUS What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Gardening, Local History, Local Groups & News, Charity, Business Directory

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May 2016 Cover Photo Cow Parsley near Toat

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Welcome...

The summer is upon us already and this means the annual round of summer fairs, fetes and shows are starting up.

We’re delighted to once again be offering a chance to win tickets for the Sussex Country Show at Parham on page 14, 14 and also Amberley Museum membership, membership see page 39.

39 Plenty to do in the garden of course, and this month Andrew considers the options for planting your own apple trees, trees starting on page 35.

35 The hectic lives many of us lead mean that finding ways to relax and take time out is vitally important. Lynn Smith talks to Sussex artist Richard Potter on the benefits of art as a purposeful activity, a way of dealing with trauma and working through life’s challenges - page 28.

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June Deadlines Bookings, editorial - 1st May Finished artwork, events - 7th May

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On page 15 we have a real treat for fans of eighties music. Tom Bailey, Bailey lead singer of the chart topping band the Thompson Twins is appearing in concert at the Concord 2 in Brighton in June, June and we have a pair of tickets to give away in a prize competition. Plenty of time to enter so we hope to hear from you soon!

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Win a day ticket to The Sussex Country Show Parham Park, Storrington - Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June To celebrate the Sussex Country Show’s silver jubilee, Countryman Fairs is giving away 5 adult oneday tickets worth £15 each to the hugely popular two-day event, which is being held in the grounds of Parham Park on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June.

As the county’s largest countryside-themed outdoor event, Sussex Country Show is on track to welcome more than 32,000 visitors again this year. The show boasts a comprehensive itinerary for Sussex Local readers including the all-new Clay Shooting Festival, Fieldsports Arena, a fun pigeon plucking content for children, nail-biting Chudleys Gundog Championship and have-a-go airgun ranges.

brating its 25th anniversary this year. CEO Ian Harford commented: “Every summer British families are spoilt for choice when it comes to keeping the kids entertained – there are hundreds of country shows on offer each weekend. However, the quality of Sussex Country Show’s attractions and itinerary speaks for itself – the event has stood the test of time and goes from strength to strength each year as more and more people visit.”

Advance tickets are available from just £12 per day. Tickets bought on the day cost £15 each.

Remember – accompanied children aged 15 and under can enter the show free of charge! For more information on the show and the chance to enter an exclusive competition to win a 30-minute flight in a Spitfire over the English Channel, visit: www.sussexcountryshow.co.uk.

There’s something for all dog lovers – everything from fun have-a-go events for the family pooch to competitive working dog tests for trained gundogs.

The schedule also includes a novelty pet dog show, terrier racing, simulated coursing as well as gundog demonstrations, scurries and a clinic in the arena.

Plus there’s a comprehensive have-a-go itinerary for the whole family including gundog handling, clay shooting, survival camp, field archery, falconry and ferreting! The jam-packed show also offers more than 200 exhibition stands, picnic areas, a crammed Main Arena schedule, children's entertainment, food festival, Spitfire aerobatic display, craft and antiques fairs and live folk music.

Run by award-winning event organiser Countryman Fairs, the much-loved two-day event is cele-

Win a 1 day ticket to The Sussex Country Show!

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Send answer and your name, address, daytime telephone and email to: The Sussex Country Show Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email all the above details to: competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after closing date 31st May 2016.

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Win a pair of tickets to see Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey and his new band At Concorde 2, Brighton on Saturday 19th June For nearly three decades fans of the Thompson Twins have been waiting for more live performances from one of the most iconic bands of the eighties.

Now The Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, with a new band, will be touring and performing the Thompson Twins hits in 2016.

Formed in 1977, the original Thompson Twins trimmed down their line-up in 1982 to a three piece of Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway as they adopted a more electronic synthesizer based sonic line-up.

The Thompson Twins enjoyed big success on the US dance chart with ‘Lies”, ‘In the Name of Love’ and ‘Hold Me Now’ all reaching No 1.

In 1988 they had another No 1 dance chart hit in the US with ‘In the Name of Love 88”.

The Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey is back after 27 years playing a special one-off club date at Brighton’s Concorde 2 on Saturday 19th June!

Tickets are available from: Box Office: 01273 673311 www.concorde2.co.uk/events/tom--bailey www.concorde2.co.uk/events/tom Tickets (advance) - £24.00

Win a pair of tickets!

Q What year were the original Thompson Twins formed?

A: a) 1977

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Send answer and your name, address, daytime telephone and email to: Thompson Twins Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email all the above details to: competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after closing date 31st May 2016.

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Go Quackers on Sunday 8th May? Every year, early on in the month of May, the sleepy town of Storrington lets its hair down and goes a little quackers... village so if you see anyone waving a clip board feel free to approach them, dig out your cash and choose your ducks today.

Yes, it’s nearly time for the annual Storrington Village Duck Race which will take place from midday on Sunday 8th May at Riverside Walk and Library Car Park.

And if Ducks don’t do it for you, there is plenty more to entertain you. There will be fun-fair rides and face-painting, bouncy castles, hook-a-duck and bat-the-rat, creative craft stalls and gourmet coffee as well as bric-a-brac and the ever popular Dad's BBQ which will this year be given a run for its money by a mouth-watering cake stall that would put Mary Berry to shame.

For those of you who have not been before, you are in for a treat! The Storrington Village Duck Race is a long standing fixture on the Storrington social calendar. There will 5 hotly contested Duck Races with a final race made up of the top 10 placed ducks from the first five races. Cash prizes are on offer for winners of the final race.

All proceeds from the Duck Race will go to Storrington First School: Friends of Storrington First School (FOSS) is an independent organisation made up of parents and carers. FOSS works hard to raise funds for the school to provide i-pads for elearning, FOSS maintains the swimming pool and Trim Trail, they want to ensure that each child receives a Christmas gift and much, much more.

Ducks (plastic!) can be bought on the day for £1 per duck but they are on sale now in Storrington

Please visit www.storringtonduckrace.co.uk or email info@storringtonduckrace.co.uk

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Local Walks - May All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with th the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes to routes or meeting points.

Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Sun 1 2:00pm Houghton 4.4 miles 2hrs 15mins Level 3 Whiteways carpark Mick Denness 01903 745971 Mon 2 10:00am Pulborough Brooks 5.5 miles 2+ hrs Level 2 RSPB Reserve, Wiggonholt, Pulborough Irene 07790 420752 Tue 3 2:30pm Warnham Circular 2.5 miles 90mins Level 2 St Margaret’s Church, Church St, RH12 3QP. Jill 07780 701184 Thu 5 10:00am Warnham 6.2 miles 3hrs Level 2 Sussex Oak pub, Church Street, RH12 3QW Tony 01403 269232 Sat 7 2:00pm Fryern Park 3 miles 1hrs 15mins Level 2 Glebe Surgery CP, Monastery Lane, RH20 4LR Mick Denness 01903 745971 Sun 8 9:30am Rudgwick Brickworks 4-5 miles 2hrs Level 2 The Milk Churn, Rudgwick Brickworks, RH12 3DH. Pauline 01403 240419 Mon 9 10:00am Kingsfold 5 miles 2hrs 15mins Level 2 Owl Public House, Kingsfold Mike 01403 242564 Tue 10 6:30pm ‘There & Back’ to Nuthurst 4+miles 3hrs Level 3 South Lodge car park Pauline 01403 240419 Wed 11 7:00pm Loxwood 3 miles 1hr 15mins Level 2 Loxwood Surgery, Farm Close, RH14 0SU Pete 01403 784042 Sat 14 8:30am Three Woods Walk 8 miles 3hrs Level 3 Glebe Surgery CP, Monastery Lane, RH20 4LR Mick Denness on 01903 745971 Sun 15 10:00am Highden Hill & Windlesham 4.6 miles 1hr 45mins Level 3 Chantry Hill cp, Chantry Lane, Storrington Mick Denness on 01903 745971 Mon 1 10:45am Rowfant Circular Mill Pond 4 miles 90mins Level 2 Rowfant Business Centre cafe, RH10 4NQ Pat 01342 712591 Wed 18 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk 2.5 miles 90mins Health Storrington Recreation Ground cp, RH20 4PG Mick Denness 01903 745971 Sun 22 8:30am Amberley Wildbrooks 5.7 miles 2hrs 30mins Level 3 Rackham Old School, RH20 2EU Mick Denness 01903 745971 Mon 23 10:00am Wisborough Green 7 miles 2hrs 45mins Level 3 Village Hall cp Wisborough Green, RH14 0DU Mike 01403 242564 Tue 24 10:00am Southwater Footpaths & Lanes 5.5 miles 2.5hrs Level 2 Car park of the Country Park, RH13 7UN Lynne 01403 268157 Wed 25 10:45am Rowfant Circular - Tulleys 4 miles 90mins Level 2 Rowfant Business Centre cafe, RH10 4NQ Pat 01342 712591 Sat 28 8:30am Chanctonbury and Wiston 6.5 miles 2.5hrs Level 3 Washington South Downs Way Car Park Mick Denness 01903 745971 Tue 31 9:40am Rural walks around Pulborough 2.5 miles 90mins Health Pulborough Recreation Ground car park Mike P 01798 874319 Tue 31 2:30pm North Heath Hall; Labyrinth 2 miles 1hr Health North Heath Hall, St Mark's Lane, RH12 5PU Jill 07780 701184 Arun Adur Ramblers – see www.arunwww.arun-aduradur-ramblers.org.uk for more details Wed 11 10:00am Sat 14

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20 Charity & Community Sussex Snippets Aspire Sussex Adult Education Autumn / Winter brochure launches on 6th June and features hundreds of courses available across West Sussex. For early bookers – Aspire Sussex offers all students a 10%* discount on the tuition fees of any course(s) booked between 6th – 30th June inclusive, students aged 65 plus will receive a 15%* discount.

Contact: For a copy of the new brochure:communication@aspiresussex.org.uk or Tel: 0345 6 01 01 61 www.aspiresussex.org.uk *Please note these discounts are not available alongside any other concession offered by Aspire Sussex Ltd. A social media campaign aimed at raising awareness about Cystic Fibrosis has been launched: the ‘Breathe With Me’ Strawfie Challenge, asks participants to try breathing through a narrow drinking straw for at least 60 seconds, seconds with a pinched nose, simulating the experience of people with cystic fibrosis who often have to struggle to breathe. The second part of the challenge is to take a ‘straw breathing selfie’ or ‘Strawfie’ and post it online, nominate friends to

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SUSSEX LOCAL take part and make a donation to either the Sussex based Love Your Hospital charity or to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Trust – for the May campaign participants are asked to wear yellow lipstick (the brand colour of the CF Trust) or paint two yellow stripes on their cheeks. www.breathewithme.info Worthing based charity The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home (QAHH) has been awarded the Quality Hallmark Award at Beacon status by the Gold Standards Framework (GSF), for their end-oflife care. GSF accredited care homes are a hallmark of excellence in their area, and Beacon status is their very highest award and is not given often, so is a real achievement for the QAHH, which achieved top marks, earning 50 out of 50 total credit points available. www.qahh.org.uk The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust’s (WWT) giant LEGO brick animal trail, trail the only one of its kind in the UK, is launching at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on the first May Bank Holiday weekend and is anticipated to be a massive hit. This is the first time these amazing characters specially created for WWT will be seen in Sussex among the real life animals that inspired them. wwt.org.uk/ legobrickanimals After more than a year’s work collecting reminiscence of peoples’ childhoods, family life and upbringing Brighton Toy and Model Museum’s Toys in the Community project is making its debut. The Toys in the Community project has been launched to coincide with Brighton Toy and Museum’s 25th anniversary and aims to act as an archival resource for people to record their memories of childhood and play, the exhibition will be in situ at Brighton Toy and Model Museum during “Museums at Night” on 12th of May. For more details please contact: 01273 749494 or visit: Toysinthecommunity.org Garden ponds are important for wildlife and are an attractive addition to any garden no matter the size. Sussex Wildlife Trust is running a course, led by wildlife pond expert ‘Pete The Pond’ on 7th May, to guide you through choosing the materials and equipment required to build a healthy pond, which is a haven for wildlife, and demonstrate pond building in action. For more details you can visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

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22 Charity & Community Theatre Arts Club News West Chilington Theatre Arts Club events in May include a visit to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford on 26th May, to see “The 39 Steps,” a hilarious version of Buchan’s twenties novel, and on 10th May a talk given by singer Glenys Grove, formerly with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and also a member of backing groups to pop stars. Glenys talk is entitled “From pop to opera.” Theatre visits are by coach and talks are held at West Chilington Village Hall, at 2.30pm. Membership cost is £15 per person per annum. Contact: Hon. Secretary Geoff Adams, 01798 812984.

THiNk Mobile Cooking Courses THiNk cook is a new, mobile Community Interest Company, based in West Chiltington, providing tailor made cooking courses to teach children, teenagers and adults a cooking skill for life. THiNk cook was set up in January 2016 by Heather Liley, Nikki Steggles and Tracie Anderson – a qualified Teacher and two technicians, who between them have 38 years “teaching” cooking experience, and who felt that there was a need to

SUSSEX LOCAL teach and promote healthy eating and cooking. A range of themed cooking courses, including Wild West cooking and an Italian Feast, have already been delivered to Years 5, 6 & 7 at Rydon Community College, and there will be further courses aimed at University Students, teaching them how to “cope without mum,” and courses for the disadvantaged and teen mums. enquiries@thinkcook.co.uk.

Houghton Forest Holiday Lodges Dear Editor Since the initial screening planning application from Forest Holidays, to develop 75 Holiday Lodges in the tranquil setting of Houghton Forest at Whiteways, it all appears to have gone quiet… far from it! Forest Holidays are continuing with their Environment Impact Assessment … carrying out a broad range of surveys on the forest’s flora and fauna and continuing to lobby the South Downs National Park (SDNP). The main reason that they haven’t submitted a full application is that they are working on optimising their other locations where they are appealing planning refusals or increasing the size of existing sites.

We, the Friends of Houghton Forest continue to work behind the scenes to save and protect this local amenity, valuable to so many people. We have kept local councillors and politicians well informed on the ramifications of the development.

However, we recognise it is the general public and users of Houghton Forest who will persuade the SDNP to reject any application made. We are primed and ready so that as soon as an application is presented, a public awareness machine (including an all new website) will be activated to inform and advise people how they can help stop the development. You can join our campaign at: savehoughtonforest.com/ Contact.html Annie Simson (Chair of Friends of Houghton Forest), by email

Charity Concert Raises £820 Stephen Foster, from Billingshurst, performed his David Bowie tribute act at a concert he organised recently to raise money for the local Macmillan group. The concert also saw Rob Nichol, singing swing, and Richard Sharp, performing rock classics. The Macmillan ladies held a raffle and the event raised a total of £820.

Stephen hopes to arrange another event later in the year. Macmillan.org.uk

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Church Warden’s Maundy Honour A great honour was bestowed on Anne Waters, the Church Warden of St. Mary the Virgin Church, Stopham, when her name was submitted by the Bishop of Chichester to be one of the Maundy Recipients this year.

The Royal Maundy Service took place in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor on the Thursday before Easter when the Queen distributed the Maundy Gifts to 90 men and 90 women (all over 70 years of age) from all the Diocese in England and Scotland – the number relating to the Queen’s age.

The Maundy Gift was made up of two leather purses containing silver coins. One had the £5 coin and a 50p coin commemorating the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. The other had nine separate plastic packets with four coins worth 1p, 2p, 3p, and 4p each (total 90).

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Charity & Community 23 Community Minibus Celebrates 40 Years The Community Minibus Association (West Sussex), a registered charity, has been providing door-todoor transport services since early 1976 and celebrates 40 years of volunteer activity this month.

The service is run entirely by volunteers - in varying roles such as drivers, passenger escorts, booking staff, fleet managers, divisional organisers and others who ensure the day-to-day coordination of the service.

Operating in rural West Sussex, the service uses thirteen minibuses with eight centres located in Ashington, Billingshurst, Five Villages (south of A27), Petworth, Pulborough, Storrington, Steyning and Wisborough Green. Registered passengers are able to join regular trips to shopping centres, lunch clubs, seaside locations, social events and special excursions. There is also associate membership for organised groups. The charity is always looking for new passengers and volunteers. info@westsussexminibus.org.uk 01903 740282

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Risotto Primavera Risotto full of spring vegetables - great for vegetarians too Ingredients (serves 4): 150g each of asparagus tips, broad beans and small courgettes 1tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 200g Arborio or other risotto rice 750ml hot chicken or vegetable stock 50ml Vermouth or dry white wine 110g fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated 50ml double cream 2tbsp flat leaf parsley, shredded

Method: 1. Pod the beans and cut the courgettes into not too thin slices. Blanch the asparagus and beans for 2-3 minutes, then add the courgettes for a minute. Drain and refresh immediately in very cold water, then drain well.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion until softened. Add the rice and stir until coated in oil. Add about one third stock to just cover the rice, then simmer gently stirring as the liquid is absorbed.

3. Continue adding the stock gradually as it is absorbed, until all the liquid has been added. This could take about 15 minutes or more stirring often.

4. Stir in the vegetables, Vermouth, most of the cheese and cream. Stir until most of the liquid is absorbed, but the final risotto should very soft and creamy. Check the seasoning, sprinkle with parsley and the rest if the cheese before serving.

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Creativity4Wellbeing

Richard Potter

Helping discover the benefits of creativity.

By Lynn Smith Many of us enjoyed art as schoolchildren, but for most of us this creative outlet will have ended once we left behind full time education. However, recently there seems to have been a resurgence in creative pastimes for adults – every railway station bookshop has racks of adult colouring books and, now, join-the-dots books on display.

There have been scientific papers supporting the idea of art as a life enhancing occupation, for instance in 2010 the American Journal of Public Health published a review titled, The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health, and the benefits of creative/art themed

pastimes have been expounded in books, such as Art as Therapy

by Alain de Botton and John Armstrong – all endorsing the idea that becoming involved with creative pastimes can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.

Sussex based artist Richard Potter needs no convincing, he is a firm believer in the benefits of art as a purposeful activity, a way of dealing with trauma and working through life’s challenges.

Richard sees creativity as a means by which people can rediscover a sense of belonging and personal empowerment and just under a year ago he launched his website Creativity4Wellbeing ¬fulfilling his long held dream of “creating a website full of inspirational art activities… a gift and a free resource for anyone to use and benefit from.”

Richard has always been interested in “the cathartic side of art and how it can absorb people in a mindful way.” His own experiences of depression and anxiety provided him with the impetus to “… do as much as I can for people with mental health needs and for communities.” He studied Media and Design at university before taking his PGCE in Art and Design and teaching for six years. With this background, it seemed natural for Richard to create an online resource once the software became available, and having worked in advertising for four years, as a graphic designer/illustrator he already possessed the design skills and know-how necessary to get the site up and running.

Creativity4Wellbeing took around six months to build and has now been running for five months, offering a free creative art resource for everyone – parents, facilitators and groups, with an underlying theme of ‘wellbeing.’ The website is designed to share ideas and make it easier for people to start their own activity group or art workshop in their community, to benefit others.

When first researching his ideas for a website, Richard says that he, “couldn’t find a site like Creativity4Wellbeing … I did notice some good blogs with a few art activities on some… if there

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Bespoke building Choosing the right contractor for home improvements or general maintenance is never an easy task. The partners running local contractors, Miller Redshaw have over 50 years experience between them and Marc Redshaw told Sussex Local that their goal is to complete all work to a high standard with the completed project as satisfying to him and his partner, Dominic, as it is to the customer.

Marc explained that the business is primarily concerned with carrying out assignments for discerning clients where outstanding quality rather than cost, is paramount. All aspects of construction can be undertaken by Miller Redshaw, including new building and extensions, loft conversions, bespoke kitchens and bathrooms and outdoor projects.

Recommendation plays a key part in their business and Marc stressed the importance of a well established presence in the local community backed up by good rapport with the local authority building controls. Customers can also take reassurance from their membership of major professional organisations including Trading Standards Buy With Confidence and The Federation of Master Builders.

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Planning Notices A couple of planning notices which affect Pulborough Village are currently being processed Land Adjacent Railway Cottages and Pulborough Railway Station Stopham Road Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1DP (c) Crown Copyright

Redevelopment of the site to provide for 28 dwelling units, including 9 affordable dwelling units, in a range of two-storey buildings comprising of detached, link-detached and semi-detached houses and flatted blocks together with garage and surface car parking, the provision of a new pedestrian and vehicular access point off Stopham Road, the incorporation of private and communal amenity space, planting and landscaping, the formation of a 106 space station car park together with a range of off-site highway improvements along Stopham Road. Open for Comment Ref. No: DC/16/0728 Validated: Thu 31 Mar 2016 Status: Registered Consultation expiry date 3rd May. Elite Garages Ltd Texaco 5 London Road Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1AP Alterations to front elevation to enlarge existing retail area and form new sub post office area Open for Comment Ref. No: DC/16/0591 Validated: Thu 10 Mar 2016 Status: Registered. Consultation expires 28th April.

To view and comment on these applications, search online for Horsham District Council Planning and you will be taken through to the online planning portal.

We welcome comments and letters on local issues, including planning matters. Please get in touch via email to info@sussexlocal.net

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The end of the tax return... ...the Chancellor's proposals could mean a lot more work for small businesses says Sarah Fitzgerald of Monks Accountants HM Revenue & Customs have a goal to ‘create the most digitally advanced tax system in the world’ and are taking a two-pronged approach to achieve it. Firstly they are introducing personal accounts online for all individuals that will be updated automatically by HMRC with information it has obtained from other sources. So you will be able to log on and see information regarding your wages, pension, interest earned on savings accounts etc.

Secondly small businesses, landlords and the selfemployed are to report to HMRC quarterly by delivering a reasonably robust set of accounts and tax data every three months rather than annually. Businesses will be able to feed data straight into their digital tax account.

SUSSEX LOCAL When the chancellor said in the budget that he was getting rid of self-assessment people thought ‘great no more tax returns’ but the reality could mean a lot more work and hassle if you are not on top of your numbers. Also HMRC’s record of introducing new technology has not been great and so I suspect there will be several ‘glitches’ to overcome before this is a smooth process. They aim for everybody to be within the new system by 2020. For more information contact Sarah at Monks Accountants of Storrington 01903 890669 email i n f o @ mo n ksa c cou n t a nt s. c o m www.monksaccountants.com

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West Chiltington Village Hall We take a look at the services offered by various village halls in the area, starting this month with West Chiltington.

West Chiltington Village Hall is managed on behalf of the community by local volunteers who are either elected Trustees or appointed representatives. The Hall has charitable status as per the original Trust Deed. The main hall comprises a spacious reception area and large hall with stage. There is also a separate annexe, all of which are maintained to a very high standard. The rooms are centrally heated and the hall complies with current regulations for disabled access, including a disabled toilet. There is ample free parking space adjacent to the hall.

A large kitchen with modern appliances is attached to the main hall. This now includes a range cooker with large single oven and a five hob top. There is a new fridge/freezer and hot cupboard and these items have ample capacity to deal with meals for large events.

These excellent facilities are provided to local people for regular club and society meetings, including exercise classes and sports activities, as well as one off events such as wedding receptions, christenings and parties for both adults and children.

The hall is fully licensed for alcohol consumption and entertainment, details of which are available at the time of booking. Under the Hallmark Standard Scheme for Village Halls we gained the award of Level 3. Wifi available.

Mill Road, West Chiltington, RH20 2PZ 01798 888137 bookings@westchiltvillagehall.org www.westchiltvillagehall.org

Clubs meeting at the hall Aerobics - Relaxed & fun classes, everyone welcome: Mondays: 9.30am-10.30am - Bring a drink & a mat Further details contact Lynn on 01798 812860 email:plhampshire@uwclub.net Monday Club - a friendly and very informal gathering of OAP’s who meet once a month to hear Speakers. For details, please contact Estelle Warriner on 01798 813108.

West Chiltington Floral Club - third Tuesday of the month; March-October 7.pm for 7.30pm; February is 2.00pm for 2.30pm and November is 1.30pm for 2.00pm. Visitors are always welcome and pay on the door. For further information, please contact

Andrea on 01798-839188, Patricia on 01798813027 or Carol on 01798-813608.

Pilates - Bring a drink, a mat and a towel with you.

For further info and details of all other classes, please contact Lynn on 01798 812860 email: plhampshire@uwclub.net West Chiltington Montessori Nursery School - call us for further information on 07816530135. or email wcmontessori@gmail.com West Chiltington Cavaliers - West Chiltington Cavalier Club provide a variety of activities for owners of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Club sessions are held during the evening of the second Tuesday in each month. 01903 755062 or email elaineward1@icloud.com West Chiltington Dramatic Society - puts on two major productions each year. We rehearse on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30pm to 10.00pm. Occasional “Play Readings for Pleasure” are on weekday evenings. Betsy Rimmer 01903 744832 Badminton - Meets on Friday mornings, 9.30 – 11.00 and Sunday afternoons at 12.00 – 14.00.

Vivian Jones 01798 813550. There is also a Friday evening group, meeting at 19.45 – 21.45. Mr D.Swan 01798 813419.

Storrington Decorative and Fine Arts Society - illustrated lectures on a wide range of topics from the Arts, Architecture, Music, Porcelain, Archaeolgy and other associated subjects. We also arrange 2 Special Interest Days and visits to the Opera, Ballet, Theatre, Art Galleries, Museums and one annual visit abroad. Membership Secretary 01403 785391 Line Dancing - classes every Monday Morning 11:00 – 12:00 £4. Newcomers most welcome. No partner required – just bring a big smile.

West Chilt Jazz Club - monthly concerts featuring the very best trad jazz bands and singers. Doors open 7pm, licensed bar with draught beer, tickets

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£10 from NISA (Cherlyn) West Chiltington store or the Card centre, Storrington. Keith Rushton 01903742914 ckrushton@outlook.com West Chiltington Horticultural Society - meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Pippa Honess 01798 817566.

West Chiltington Short Mat Bowls Club - a well established club of between 60/70 members. Beginners very welcome and we provide coaching and help, and spare sets of bowls. Paul Edwards 01798 813597.

West Chiltington Theatre Arts Club - meet on the second Tuesday each month at 2.30pm for interesting lectures. We also attend theatre performances once a month. Geoffrey Adams 01798 812984.

West Chiltington Table Tennis Club - weekly sessions. Adults - Wednesdays 10.30am & 7.30pm Fridays 11.30 am. Junior/Youth - Fridays 4.30pm & 6.00 pm. Coral McLaren (Adults) 01403 731341 westchilt.tabletennis@hotmail.co.uk Kerry Li (juniors) 01798 813818 (Mobile 07760 197338) kerryli@hotmail.com.

Mary How Trust Film Society - 4th Tuesday of every month. Screenings at 3pm and 7.30pm. Fully carpeted auditorium with Dolby surround sound.

Chocs & soft drinks – and a licensed bar in the evenings. Tickets just £6 inc membership available on the door and in advance from 01798-877646; from The Mary How Trust Charity Shop, 59 Lower Street, Pulborough or The Card Centre, Storrington.

Contact Clare Flexman, telephone: 01798-877640 or email: clare.flexman@maryhowtrust.org.

West Chiltington Womens’ Institute meets on the second Thursday of each month at 2.15pm and enjoys a varied programme with excellent speakers. As well as our monthly meetings, we have lots of activity groups and enjoy regular outings and social events. www.westchiltwi.org.uk

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West Chiltington Parish Council Seeking Volunteers Volunteers are the backbone of our communities and a valued resource in almost every area of life.

The Parish Council comprises 13 voluntary councillors and is the first rung of local government and therefore an authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people of the parish - nothing to do with the Church by the way. We are currently looking for someone who would like to join a lively and enthusiastic team and is willing to help make decisions on issues that affect the parish. The best way to find out what it’s like to be a parish councillor is to talk to someone who’s doing it now so why not come along to a parish council meeting or speak to one of our councillors?

After a period of consultation during which the majority of comments we received encouraged and supported a rise in the precept, it was agreed at the January full parish council meeting to raise the precept to £110,526 which equates to 96p per week per household for a Band D property. This will enable the council to proceed with some of the projects that have been postponed and move forward with essential maintenance of areas that

have been neglected in the past few years.

Council meetings The minutes of past meetings and the agenda for an upcoming meeting can be found on our website www.wchilt-parishcouncil.org.uk and also on our three notice boards in the parish. These can be found outside the Post Office Stores (on the East Street wall), opposite the Nisa Stores by the car park and at the junction of Harbolets Road and West Chiltington Lane at Broadford Bridge.

Full council meetings are held in the Reading Room, Church Street on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Planning meetings are on the 1st Tuesday of the month, other committees are mostly quarterly and all meetings start at 7.30pm. To contact the clerk she can be emailed at wcpcclerk@aol.com or phoned on 01798 817434.

817434 She is only in the office one day a week but she does pick up messages. All parish council meetings are open to the public and we always welcome thoughts and comments from people who would like to speak during the public session part of the agenda.

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