Sussex Local - Arundel - October 2018

October 2018

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Arundel in WWII Ford Airfield 1917-1938

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October 2018 Cover image Ruby Wax

Welcome... to the month of colourful leaves and Halloween activities. Autumn is here and it’s the perfect time to visit Sheffield Park near Uckfield. Andrew Staib meets Head Gardener Andy Jesson in this months ’In Your Garden’ see page 36.

This month we have an exclusive interview with celebrated entertainer Ruby Wax, OBE. Resident in Britain since the 1970s, her hugely successful TV career began on Channel 4 in the 80s and continued on the BBC into the 00s. Ruby is also a comedian, mental health campaigner, lecturer and best-selling author. You can win tickets to see Ruby Wax in Worthing, see page 26.

As usual, we have news from the area’s Parish councils starting on page 41 and School news on page 17. For other local news please see our Charity & Community pages starting on page 20.

We have two History articles this month.

Mark Phillips writes about Arundel during WWII (page 12) and Allen Misselbrook from the Yapton & Ford History Group writes about Ford Airfield between 1917-1938 (page 30).

If you struggle to drop off at night or to stay asleep be sure to read our Health article on page 40. If you still can’t sleep why not try our prize Crossword, see page 32.

Our October recipe is for Creamy Autumn Soup, page 34 - enjoy!

Thanks for reading,

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you!” - JON BON JOVI Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine. Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors.

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

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World War II Arundel - Part 1

By Arundel historian Mark Phillips

Flame Fougasse being tested It’s hard to imagine that the small historic town of Arundel was a crucial defensive point during World War II, but that’s exactly what it was.

On July 16, 1940, Adolf Hitler issued FührerDirective No. 16, setting in motion preparations for a landing in Britain. He prefaced the order by stating: "As England, despite her hopeless military situation, still shows no signs of willingness to come to terms, I have decided to prepare, and if necessary to carry out, a landing operation against her.”

Britain was unaware of the order but following the evacuation of British and French troops from Dunkirk in May and June 1940, a full-scale German invasion was expected by Winston Churchill and his commanders. One of the likely invasion areas was identified as the beaches from Littlehampton along towards Bognor. Had the Germans landed east of the Arun, the nearest road bridge across the river, and the route to London was at Arundel, just four miles inland.

Therefore, Arundel was designated as a ‘Nodal Point’, the formal classification for a fortified town. Depending on the size of the town and its location, these were categorised as A, B or C Nodal points. Arundel was given a level ‘A’, because of its proximity to the potential landing beaches. A class A was expected to hold out for up to six days, while reinforcements made their way to the town.

After Dunkirk, troops were deployed to defend the coastal areas. Around July 1940, the west side of the River Arun was defended by the 114 Infantry Brigade and on the East the 115 Infantry Brigade. A brigade was usually made up of around 4,000-5,000 men but after Dunkirk, many were short on men and quality equipment.

In Arundel, many of the soldiers camped out in the Castle Park and Angmering Park although senior commanders lived in locations such as Arundel Castle and The Norfolk Arms Hotel. The main Triumvirate control centre was in the old jail under the Town Hall and consisted of the military representatives, senior police officers and senior borough council officials.

If an invasion came, the Triumvirate would have been responsible not only for the defence of the town but also the administration of civilians (about 2,800 people), resources and services and water, food waste, firefighting, shelter and medical services during what may well have become a siege situation.

Arundel Nodal Point defences had an outer and inner perimeter along with a ‘Battle Headquarters’ in a basement under Arundel castle. During an invasion, anyone living outside the wider perimeter would be brought into the town and patients at the hospital would have been taken into the castle. Some of the properties on the outskirts of the defences were strengthened with timber beams and blast walls.

The known defences around the perimeter were Flame Fougasse, an improvised device made from a mixture of petrol, oil and tar poured into 45-gallon steel drums. This used an explosive charge to project a burning sheet of flame onto an enemy. These were buried in the banks either side of the Causeway at the top of the hill heading into Arundel. It is also believed that similar were installed in the banks of the A27 just before the local hospital and at the side of London Road, south-west of the Castle Saw Mill.

The main road bridge through the town had 40 deep concrete sockets installed in which to insert vertical lengths of 5ft railway track - the site of one of these is still visible today in the pavement at the north end of the bridge. As well as this, large cone-shaped concrete blocks about 2ft high and 1ft wide were positioned at the side of the road along with the railway lines ready to be moved into position. The bridge was also defended by a field gun in a concrete emplacement on the bank next to the castle moat, just inside the lower castle entrance. As a last form of defence there were plans to plant explosive charges and destroy the whole structure.

Many thanks to John Wells and his research. Part 2 to follow next month.

Gun emplacement in late 1940s

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You don’t have to be rich to invest Local Wealth Management company, GilesSmith, have just launched a new, online investment service called DirectInvest which allows you to invest without the need for face to face financial advice.

If you haven’t invested before, or you wish to invest smaller amounts, it’s an ideal way to get started. With DirectInvest, you can invest from £50 and top this up at anytime from as little as £1.

With interest rates at an all-time low, many people are looking for an alternative home for their money, and the proposition offers one of the most advanced diversified portfolio models which is reviewed and rebalanced monthly by an Independent Investment Committee. This ensures that your Portfolio always remains within your chosen Risk Profile. In addition, you also receive guided support from any one of the GilesSmith high street branches in Chichester and Littlehampton.

Capital at Risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you could get back less than you invest. For more info visit: www.gswm.co.uk/directinvest

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Amberley School

Arundel C of E School

Amberley wins gold

Welcome to our new families

Amberley Primary School has not only gone for gold it has won gold! The school is well know for its sporting prowess as well as academic achievement and we are delighted to announce that the school has achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the 2017/18 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are very pleased to have been recognised for our success.

The staff, governors and all in the community of Amberley are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible.

As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year. We look forward to applying once again in 2019! The autumn term has begun as I write and the school enters its second year as a primary school. Having achieved a Good from Ofsted, the future for Amberley Primary School is bright; the school is well managed, determined to continuously improve our standards, and to be focused upon doing the very best for every child in our care.

There is a common misconception that only those in the immediate area, and of the Christian faith are able to enjoy the benefits of a small rural CofE school such as Amberley. This is not the case and at Amberley we welcome all children Ray Jackson, Chair of Governors Find out more at www.amberley.w-sussex.sch.uk

Welcome to all of the children and families who have joined ACE this September, both within the school and in our Reception class. They are all settling in brilliantly and we are thrilled that they have chosen to join us. It has also been wonderful to welcome the rest of the children back to school, who bounced in ready to start the new academic year and engage with their learning.

We have also seen some very special moments of kindness from children who are keen to welcome their new friends to our community, something that is important to recognise and show that we value in order to encourage kindness in all our children’s actions. Love of Neighbour is part of our vision statement ‘Love of God, Love of Neighbour, Love of Learning’ and the children are already demonstrating this in their actions.

A fond farewell to Mr Hillman We are very fortunate at ACE to have many volunteers who give up their own time to come into school to support our children and to ensure our school is the best it can be. Mr Hillman is one of our longeststanding volunteers and although we are sad to see him leave he is deservedly retiring from his position.

He is a marvellous and kind man who has for many years worked tirelessly to ensure the front of our school looks lovely and welcoming to all who visit. Mr Hillman used to travel all the way from Shoreham to support our school and – although his grandchildren had long ago moved on from ACE – he continued supporting our school and our children. We were so lucky to have him here and to have him as our friend.

Thank you to Mr Hillman for all his hard work and we wish him the best for the future. He is and always will be a member of our ACE family. www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk

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

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

10:30am Petworth via Virgin Mary Spring L: Gerald See the Virgin Mary Spring - famous for curing sore eyes since medieval times. Meet at Petworth Library, GU28 0AU

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

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10:30am Slindon Pumpkin Display L: Janet A walk stopping briefly at the Slindon Pumpkin Display.

Meet in National Trust Car Park, Slindon, BN18

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

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10:30am Wey Arun Canal L: Richard Meet in canal visitor centre car park behind the ‘Onslow Arms’ pub in Loxwood

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

Wed 3rd

10:30am Clapham Woods & Church Hill L: Simon Along the top of Long Furlong. Meet in Clapham Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Clapham, BN13 3XR

2 hrs 30 mins

5 miles

Wed 10th

10am Chichester Cathedral to Bosham L: Jane Meet at Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX

2 hrs

4 miles

Mon 15th

10:30am Chichester Canal Meet at Chichester Canal, PO19 8DT

L: Helen

30 mins

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Mon 15th

10:30am Emsworth to Prinsted Meet in Emsworth town square, PO10 7AW

L: Anne

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

Wed 17th

10:45am Climping L: Dominic 1 hr 15 mins Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then to Ferry Road and Rope Walk. Meet at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, BN17 5DL

2.5 miles

Thu 18th

10am Romans for the Day L: Robert 3 hrs Walk along the great Roman road of Stane Street - which linked Roman Chichester and London. Meet in Eartham Wood Car Park, PO18 0NA.

6 miles

Fri 19th

10:30am River Arun L: Peter A lovely walk along lanes and through woods via the villages of North and South Stoke. Meet inAmberley Station Car Park

2 hrs

4 miles

Sun 21st

10:30am Binsted Woods L: Dominic Meet in Walberton Village Hall car park, BN18 0PQ

2 hrs 30 mins

4 miles

Mon 22nd

10:30am Chichester Canal Meet at Chichester Canal, PO19 8DT

30 mins

1 mile

Fri 26th

10:30am Goodwood Country Park L: Peter Through the woods around Goodwood and Halnaker.

Meet in car park right after passing Goodwood racecourse

2 hrs

4 miles

Mon 29th

10:30am Rowlands Castle Hilly, some stiles. Meet in Recreation Ground off Links Lane

L: Anne

1 hr 30 mins

4 miles

Tue 30th

10:30am Chichester Canal Meet at Chichester Canal, PO19 8DT

L: Janet

30 mins

1 mile

Wed 31st

10:30am Black Rabbit L: Dominic Easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles. Meet in Mill Road car park by river in town centre, BN18 9AA

2 hrs

5 miles

L: Helen

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Sussex Snippets Age UK West Sussex will be providing a new service that offers free practical support and companionship to those discharged from hospital. They have trained coordinators who can visit clients at home once a week for up to six weeks providing much needed social and emotional support. This includes simply chatting and taking an interest in the person’s life and helping to motivate and encourage them as they recover from their illness or accident. This can support vulnerable people living on their own to regain confidence and independence. Any one can refer, or if you would like to volunteer please get in touch by calling the number 01903 717130 or by emailing homefromhospital@ageukwestsussex.org.uk West Sussex school children achieved some fabulous GCSE results, early figures show, despite sitting harder new exams. Most GCSE results in England are now being graded from 9 to 1, with 7 the equivalent to A and 4 a C grade. Early figures provided by West Sussex schools and academies combined show that the proportion of the counties students achieving the pass level Grade 4 is in line with the average of 66.6% across England. The results are provisional until the Department for Education issues more detailed examination results later this year.

SUSSEX LOCAL Fun and Breaks (FAB), a county council service providing fun activities to disabled children across West Sussex has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). FAB volunteers spend a couple of hours a week with a child, taking them out to an activity such as swimming or the park or having fun together at home, whilst giving their families a rest. Following an inspection in June, the CQC has given FAB an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’. To find become a volunteer, visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/ fab or email fab@westsussex.gov.uk A poll by West Sussex Trading Standards revealed that of more than six hundred West Sussex residents, 98% felt that it should be compulsory for business to display food hygiene ratings. It also showed that 41% would not eat at a business that does not display their rating voluntarily and 57% would only buy from a business rated 4 (Good) or 5 (Very Good). The results of the poll will be used to influence local food businesses and encourage them to improve their rating.

Trading Standards run ‘Gain and Maintain’, a 5-star rating workshop to help food businesses improve their hygiene ratings. The next course is taking place on Friday 12 October from 10am to 1pm at Centenary House, Worthing. Places can be booked at www.westsussexcpd.co.uk Sussex Police are reassuring Sussex residents that they will see the difference from their extra precept contributions in the shape of increased police visibility in their communities. Katy Bourne, Police & Crime Commissioner said “Despite what you may have seen or heard recently, the facts are that over the next four years 800 police officers will be recruited, with 600 replacing officers leaving and we will also recruit 200 more officers than we have today. Next week we will see the first cohort of newly recruited officers at their attestation ceremony and we will see another cohort of new police constables in December. Sussex Police is in investment mode - not cuts mode, but it takes time to get the right people trained and equipped to serve their communities.”

Did you know food waste makes up nearly a third of the average rubbish bin in West Sussex? That’s the equivalent of nearly 20 rubbish trucks full of food being thrown away every day. MasterChef Champion 2018 Kenny Tutt has joined forces with the West Sussex Waste Partnership to encourage residents to ‘fight against food waste’. The campaign will provide advice on how to ‘be a smart shopper’, ‘freeze with ease’ and ‘love your leftovers’. Keep an eye on www.wastepreventionwestsussex.co.uk for more information in the coming months.

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Bernardi returns to Burpham Andrew Bernardi will perform at St Mary's Church in Burpham with his virtuoso Bernardi Music Group on October 5th. The Duchess of Norfolk has kindly agreed to be the concert patron, which will be compered by Rupert Toovey.

The concert is sponsored by Friends of Burpham Church and Burpham Church PCC. A special preconcert dinner at The George at Burpham can be booked in advance by calling 01903 883131 Concert Tickets are £36.50 including canapes and fizz, and may be booked from either: Bob Baynes 01903 883667 or baynes755@btinternet.com or The Capitol on 01403 750220 or from www.thecapitolhorsham.com Further details can be found www.shipleyartsfestival.co.uk

Littlehampton 10K Chestnut Tree House’s original fundraising event – the Littlehampton 10k – has been running longer than the hospice itself, with the first run taking place in September 2003, just two months before Chestnut Tree House officially opened its doors to children and families. 15 years on, the Littlehampton 10k sold out for the second year running, and the 1,461 runners that took part on Sunday 9 September are set to raise £60,000 for the children’s hospice.

The 10k run attracted a variety of participants, from individuals and groups of friends to corporate groups and running clubs. The sell-out event was packed with both experienced and first-time runners, and attire ranged from sportswear to people dressed in tutus and even one as Scooby Doo. The race kicked off on Littlehampton beach promenade at 09:30, after a warm-up by Natalie Whitehead (Whole Body Fitness) and More Radio; and a few words from the Chairman of Trustees at Chestnut Tree House, Derwyn Jones; and the Mayor of Littlehampton Town Council, Councillor Billy Blanchard-Cooper. Among the runners, were 172 people forming ‘Team Essie’ – led by Lorna and Steve Cobbett, inspired by their triplet daughter, Essie, who sadly passed away aged 18 months last August after being cared for by Chestnut Tree House. Building on the success of last year’s team of 100, the 172strong ‘Team Essie’ created a sea of red on the day with their bespoke red t-shirts, and are on track to raise £20,000.

Essie’s mum, Lorna Cobbett said: “Team Essie was about 172 runners, one beautiful angel and no other reason required. Seeing the sea of red t-shirts with Essie’s name on the front throughout the Littlehampton 10k was everything and more we’d ever hoped for. It made me realise that Essie’s legacy and ability to raise awareness and much-needed funds for the amazing Chestnut Tree House is nothing short of spectacular. Thank you to each and every one of you.”

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Hospice Care Week Hospice Care Week is a national campaign that aims to raise awareness of hospice care. It also gives you the chance to get involved with your local hospice.

Find out more about how you can “heart” your local hospice at www.stbh.org.uk/heartmyhospice

SUSSEX LOCAL social housing. I believe in conserving the environment and increasing recycling I also think politicians whether they are local or national have to be clear on what they believe in and then let the electorate decide. If you think I have done a good job then vote for me, if you don’t then vote for an alternative, but the important thing is to vote!

I think the next elections will be very interesting. The national political environment will affect and play heavily on the ultimate result, but we have some very important local strategic issues regarding the Arundel Bypass, Housing Development, provision of social housing. I always try to not drag in party politics to this column and certainly won’t mention Brexit as you are probably sick and tired of hearing about it.

Horsham District Council have now followed Arun District in calling on the South Downs National Park Authority to withdraw their judicial review. Storrington part of the Horsham District is one of the most polluted towns in the UK, it has some of the worst air quality that is comparable with many big cities. The population of Storrington live within the park authority, their wellbeing and health have been sacrificed on the altar of environmental fundamentalist interests by the SDNPA. I don’t think that SDNPA will withdraw their challenge and I don’t think the SDNPA will be successful in their legal action, but if they are successful then I think there will be bedlam, the consequences for local democracy will be immense and the SDNPA are playing with fire. Michael Gove is conducting a review of National Parks and I think SDNPA will regret their decision to challenge local opinion. Until next month.

I will be standing again next year. I have supported the provision of a offline Arundel Bypass and supported route 5A, I support the provision of more

Paul Dendle is Arundel & Walberton ward councillor on Arun District Council, to get in touch please visit his website at www.pauldendle.org

Local elections Local elections are on the 2nd of May next year. Are you on the electoral roll?

Arun District is making great efforts for residents to be on the electoral roll, every home should have received a form which you can either complete and return, or if you prefer you can log on and complete the registration very quickly, the link is www.householdresponse.com/Arun.

Long Term Care

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner The first time most people think about funding long term care is when they or someone they love needs it. Care can be given at home or in a care home, but either way, it has to be paid for.

Sometimes the NHS will contribute for someone with a chronic illness, but normally it is for the individual to fund themselves. The cost of this can be a harsh realisation at the time.

Local authorities have a duty to help fund anyone who has very little wealth, however in most cases wealth includes their property which means virtually all home owners must pay.

Most care fees “planning” currently seems to revolve around trying to hide your assets from the local authority using trusts. Most times this will be “deliberate deprivation” and ineffective as customers of one local “specialist” are learning to their peril.

The best way to plan for these costs is years in advance of needing care, in practice very few people actually do so. The Government have recently suggested introducing a Care ISA that means you could save up

for care fees without worrying about your executors having to pay inheritance tax on the money if you die before you need care at all. I don’t believe a lack of appropriate savings vehicles is the reason people don’t save for long term care. It’s that they are reluctant to put aside a large sum of money for something that hopefully and probably won’t happen.

In any other situation for something so potentially financially disastrous, insurance would be the solution, with the pooling of risk meaning no one individual must bear the entire cost. However, currently there are no insurance products for those who may need care. One of the major reasons for this is the open-ended liability that insurers are taking on, in the absence of a cap. In 2011 the Commission on Funding of Care and Support recommended a cap but we seem no closer to one being introduced.

Until such times as a cap and appropriate insurance solutions are in place it’s going to be a case of maximising the return on your assets. It’s a complex area and advice from a member of the Society of Later Life Advisers is likely to be invaluable.

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

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How to be Human - Ruby Wax

Editor Kris Thomas speaks to the entertainer ahead of her UK tour this Autumn plus you can win tickets to her Worthing Show Ruby Wax OBE is the only child of Edward and Berthe Wachs, Austrian Jews who emigrated to Chicago to escape the Nazi threat in 1938. Once settled in Chicago Edward Wachs changed the family surname to Wax. Ruby had a difficult childhood and felt smothered by her demanding parents. Of course at the time she didn't realise it was any different to any other child's experience but she recalls how her parents wanted to mould her and only liked her until she could talk. Her feelings of rejection whilst growing up have no doubt influenced her incredible drive and ambition and been a factor in her ongoing bouts of depression. Ruby has lived in London for many years and is married to television producer and director Ed Bye, they have three children.

L-R Ash Ranpura, Ruby Wax & Gelong Thubten (c) Steve Ullathorne

Ruby took time to talk to me from her cycling holiday in France and I asked her about the challenges she has faced over her many years in show business. "I would say my challenges have been no different to anyone else's. Everything is difficult but I'm not starving so that's one thing! To make it as a female, to be rejected or be fired or have people say 'you can't do this anymore'. Everybody has challenges, maybe you just learn to reinvent or kick the door down." Ruby has certainly 'kicked down doors' during her incredible career to date and has met and interviewed some of the most famous people in the world including Madonna, Donald Trump, Liza Minnelli, Helen Mirren, Hugh Heffner, Goldie Hawn, OJ Simpson, Diana Princess of Wales, Drew Barrymore, Jim Carrey, Sandra Bullock, Eddie Izzard, Ewan McGregor... the list goes on. I asked Ruby, of all the famous people she had interviewed, who was most interesting, attractive and funny? "Carrie Fisher, my best friend for 30 years, she was beautiful and the funniest person". I asked Ruby, was there anyone she really didn’t like? "Donald Trump, he was utterly terrifying". Ruby interviewed Donald Trump on his jet in 2012. The interview was awkward with Trump refusing to smile throughout and it has been viewed 74,000 times on YouTube.

Ruby has previously described Donald Trump as a 'narcissist' and a 'sick person'.

Ruby has a new show this Autumn - How to be Human. You can enter our competition to win tickets to see Ruby in Worthing at the end of this article. Based on her latest bestselling book, How to Be Human: the show is described as, 'what you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you’ve upgraded your iphone'. Ruby is joined by a monk, Gelong Thubten, who explains how the mind works, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura who explains where everything that makes us ‘us’ can be found in the brain. Between them they discuss such weighty topics as evolution,

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travelling in Europe. She describes getting into Oxford University as one of her proudest moments and in September 2013 Ruby graduated with a master's degree in mindfulness based cognitive therapy. Following this in 2013, Ruby published Sane New World, which became a number one best-seller followed in January ‘16 by A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.

(c) Steve Ullathorne

Her own ongoing depression is well documented and she has stated that one of her problems was an 'addiction to anger'. Since undergoing therapy and spending time in institutions, Ruby has come to know the triggers and to recognise the early warning signs of a bout of 'The Black Dog'. Rather than keep busy and deny what is going on Ruby now 'respects the illness' and uses her coping methods to ride out the storm.

Ruby talks of mental illness as being very much as real as a physical illness. She advocates using meditation and mindfulness techniques such as focusing the breath to decrease levels of the body's main stress hormone Cortisol.

emotions, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion. I asked Ruby if she still enjoy performing, after so many years? "I did 200 shows with Frazzled, I love touring and live sets. I don't do much TV these days, the live stuff, this is what I love".

Her new show and also her previous live show Frazzled, look at how we can use mindfulness to not only be calmer in ourselves but to be more compassionate and understanding of others. Ruby is clearly an ambitious lady, "Are you trying to bring this to more people to change the world" I asked her? "I don't have a goal like that, what works for me doesn't work for everybody. It's my thing" she tells me. "In the book you get the full manual and it talks about why we are how we are and why we have negative thoughts." I ask Ruby, if it's difficult to stop being funny when doing the serious stuff or if it doesn't matter? "Pollution, relationships, kids, teenagers, addiction they're all topics that comedians use. Bill Bryson does it with the History of the World, he tells you pretty much everything you need to know but the guy's a comedian. That's the job of the comedian, you take serious topics but make them really funny. That's the ultimate, give someone something interesting so they say 'wow' I didn't know that but you're making them laugh at the same time."

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“We can’t stop the future from arriving, no matter what drugs we’re on. But even if nearly every part of us becomes robotic, mechanical fingers crossed we’ll still have our minds. Hopefully we’ll use them for things like compassion, instead of just chasing what’s ‘better’ like a hamster on a wheel. If we can do that, we’re on the yellow brick road to happiness”.

How to Be Human tours the UK from the end of September to early December. We have tickets to give away to Ruby’s show at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing on 15th and 16th of October 7.30pm.

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Cortisol is released as part of the body’s fight-or-flight response to help fuel muscles to respond to a threatening situation. However continually high levels can be harmful and result in all sorts of negative effects on the body as well as the mind. In 2015 it was announced that Ruby would be awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her services to mental health. This was her proudest moment she tells me, getting an OBE. Does she know Sussex?

"Oh yes Brighton - I love that part of the world, if I didn't live in London I'd live there, that's the fantasy after France but now I'm here standing outside and it's raining". I leave Ruby to her damp day in France, and eagerly await my copy of How to Be Human.

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By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford Local History Group In 2018 the Royal Airforce was not the only aviation concern to celebrate their centenary, Ford airfield also enjoyed this honour. When WW1 entered its fifth year, the RFC was suffering very heavy casualties and had a pressing need for a constant supply of trained pilots. To meet this demand five sites along the south coast were earmarked for the construction of new aircrew training airfields, Ford being one of them.

Authorisation was given in November 1917 and construction soon began on the western edge of the 85acre site using German POW’s as labour (the area is now covered, in part, by the Peregrines housing estate). The design was of a standard Training Depot consisting of six brick walled, wooden roofed, hangers, an aircraft repair shed and a range of offices, workshops and accommodation huts. The first squadron to arrive was No. 148 which flew in on March 1st 1918.

Two days later No 149 Squadron was formed on the airfield which had become known as Ford Junction.

Following the USA’s entry into the war, Ford Junction was earmarked for the Americans to build Handley Page 0/400 bombers and to train their pilots to fly them. It was not long after their arrival that the Armistice was signed, removing this requirement without a single bomber being built. After the Americans departed, the newly formed RAF used the airfield to disband the squadrons returning from France. The RAF, having no further need for the airfield, closed Ford Junction and it reverted to farmland with the accommodation buildings being converted to homes.

Flying returned to the airfield in 1929 when the famous pilot Dudley Watt moved his company D.W.Aviation from Brooklands to Ford. He developed his aeroplane, DW2, while based at Ford which had the incredible capability of being able to fly as slow as 10 mph. With J.E. Doran-Webb he formed the ‘Sussex Aero Club’, renting two of the empty hangers vacated by the RAF, offering flights to the general public in their three Avro 504k’s.

It was in 1931 that the Ford Motor Company took an interest in the disused airfield, no doubt attracted by the name. Their aero division, which manufactured their Tri-Motor passenger plane, took over the lease of the airfield and facilities with the aim of setting up a passenger service to the Continent. In the event this was never achieved as Ford’s ceased manufacturing aircraft in 1933 before the project could go ahead.

It was while the Ford Aviation Division was trying to establish their air service that another flying concern moved their operation to this corner of Sussex. Rollason Aviation Ltd moved their flying school down from Croydon, re-naming it ‘The South Downs Flying Club’. Another flying club also appeared on the scene.

In 1935, ‘Yapton Flying Club’ was formed and offered to teach people to fly for ‘ONLY £15‘.

Ford Tri-Motors at Ford Airfield Perhaps their most famous pupil was Lettice Curtis, one of the Air Transport Auxiliary pilots. As well as giving flying lessons they offered joy rides to the general public.

It was not only resident flying clubs that made use of the airfield. On at least two occasions during 1937 and 1938, the ‘Oxford University Air Squadron’ spent their six-week Summer Camp there. The young pilots were encouraged to fly as many individual cross-country flights as possible to improve their navigational skills.

Sir Alan Cobham’s Flying Circus Following the departure of Ford Aviation, Sir Alan Cobham arrived at Ford, using the existing facilities as the base for his Flying Circus which toured the country giving flying displays for several years during the 1930’s. It was while he was at Ford that he formed Flight Refuelling Ltd to experiment with refuelling aircraft in mid-air, a company which today is in the forefront of the industry and trades under the name COBHAM PLC. Leisure flying was to come to an end in 1938 when the Air Ministry commandeered the airfield in preparation for the outbreak of WW2.

Ford Airfield Centenary 1918 – 2018 To mark the occasion of this important anniversary, a book has been published by local historian, Allen Misselbrook, which briefly traces the varied history of Ford Airfield from conception in 1918 through to its closure in 1959 and beyond. The fifty-page book covers the construction in 1918 for the RFC, Americans and the fledgling RAF before its early closure in 1920.

Copies of the book can be purchased for £5 plus postage if applicable, email allen@yaptonhistory.org.uk, or visit www.yaptonhistory.org.uk

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Creamy Autumn Soup

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Use the autumn veg to make this quick, nutritious soup

1) Heat the butter in a large pan, cook the onions and carrots for 5-7 minutes, without browning.

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36 Gardening

In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Sheffield Park: a paradise in Sussex If Andy Jesson was a tree he would be a stout Oak. With his relentless energy and passion for trees, the Head Gardener at Sheffield Park talks movingly about the history and aesthetic considerations of the Park, a hundred hectare parkland of spectacular beauty just outside of Fletching Originally created by Capability Brown in the 18th Century, it has been owned and transformed by numerous tree lovers. In 1954 it was bought by the National Trust.

With four great lakes, waterfalls, national collections of species trees and over 120 champion trees, entering into the park can be a spiritual experience.

“Look, there is the Nissan sylvatica that was planted in 1909 by Arther Sommes (who married Mary, Winston Churchill’s daughter). And there is our the Big Signature Tree, Hicory Kia cordyfolia. This is the first tree to colour in Autumn and when this happens this tells us that in 10 days time the rest of the garden will be at its peak.” So says Andy as he takes me through a tour of the park. I spy a graceful Japanese Acer that must be at least 30 foot tall and wide. For a garden designer like myself it is like spotting a rare Tibetan Tiger. And the Pinus montazuma that Andy points out is the biggest in the UK and must be one of the most beautiful of all the trees in the park.

“Over 2000 trees came down in the storm of 87 but we used this as an opportunity. See that Abies tree?

Now look around for its baby. We are planting saplings next to all the old trees so when they eventually die a new one is ready to fill its place. The great thing about the National Trust- ‘Forever For Everyone’ - is that they are willing to invest into the far off future.

So each year we propagate 10 different species of trees here grown directly from the seeds we gather.”

Andy talks of the collection with pride. He has been working as Head Gardner for 16 years. In his time over

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4000 new trees and shrubs have been planted, always with the original design in mind. “Though we label a third of the trees it is not a botanical garden. We are interested in the beauty of the design and the spirit of the place. The National Trust have christened this garden - Big and Bold- and we try to be true to this.”

Along with 6 full time gardeners there are 45 volunteers and numerous students that help out. In the peak season of October there can be 5000 visitors every day.

Despite this amount of work the park is kept up immaculately with barely a weed in sight.

The history of the garden is everywhere evident.

There are enormous 480 year old Sweet Chestnut stumps still sprouting a few green leaves that used to be an old avenue. There are old bridges built by Pullmon and Sons, and simply the great age of trees planted centuries ago by plant lovers, some of which are found no where else in the UK. Also Australia and England played their first ever cricket match here and the ground is still used today.

Anthony White www.flickr.com/photos/ jimjams/38119732981 The crowning feature of the whole garden is undoubtedly the four great lakes.

“They are not natural lakes. We spend up to 26 days a year clearing out the weeds and growth to keep them like mirrors with just large round sections of water lilies to a scale of two thirds open water, one third water lilies. The mirror effect is vital because the trees along the edges of the water have been chosen to combine and reflect their colours in the water- the

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“We will probably have a very red Autumn this year because of the heat.” Andy goes on to explain how in the heat the leaves create a ‘sunscreen’ made up of sugars and it is this that turns the leaves yellow, or if the Summer has been very hot, red.

Andy describes his love of trees. “I love them for their strength and enduring nature, for their stoicism. I have devoted my life to them because they afforded me my happiest memories when I was growing up. I want to share them with others because we can learn so much from them. How to compromise, how to sacrifice and how to be accepting.

The future for Andy? I want to go back up North where I was born and create green spaces in socially deprived areas. Trees are great for mental health and research has shown that there is less crime around green areas. But I still have things to do here. We are opening up 30 acres of woodland soon."

Andy finishes the meeting and speeds off. Lots of things to do in this paradise that is more than his 9-5 job.

What to see in October Take a visit to Sheffield Park of course! You will have to wear sunglasses as the beauty of the Autumn leaves will blow you away.

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October tasks  Move plants around the garden or plant up new ones. The soil is still warm for the roots to establish but there is less chance of the plants drying out.  Divide most Perennials now including Rhubarb and balance up your garden by taking the other half to a different place.  Plant lettuce and can start sowing Chinese winter greens and Spring Cabbage.  Repairing your lawn can start now with the cooler weather, either using pre grown turfs or seeding into prepared earth.  Start your lawn treatment this month with aerating the garden with a strong fork and raking out moss and thatch.  Cut back shrubs like Buddlea and Lavatera to about half their height to neaten them up and prevent strong winter winds rocking them aboutthe more fundamental pruning happens in Spring

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40 Health & Welllbeing

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Sleep

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer, Fitbiz Training Sleep quality is hugely important. In fact, if sleep was the only thing I helped a sleep-deprived client improve, the benefits they would see from almost any approach to eating and exercise would increase hugely.

Below are some key ways to improve your sleep quality. The first thing to note is that a good nights sleep is created by everything you do during the day.  Get outside within an hour of waking up, whatever

the weather. A walk is a good choice, as is drinking your cup of tea outside. Early morning daylight will remind your body to produce the wake-up hormone serotonin.

 Change the times you eat to coincide with the daily

rhythm you want your body to have. If you want to be awake and perky in the morning, eat first thing. If you want to wind down and get ready for sleep in the evening, don’t eat within at least two or three hours of bed.  Try to stay at least vaguely active for most of the day in order to create adequate sleep pressure to feel sleepy at bedtime.  Stop drinking caffeine after about 2pm.

 Avoid alcohol. It might make you feel relaxed and

sleepy, but it really reduces your sleep quality.

 Turn off your electronics at least an hour before

bed. The blue light will reduce your natural production of melatonin, which is the hormone our body makes in the evening to help us feel sleepy. You can use the ‘night shift’ function on your phone, but better still, turn off your computer, iPad and phone, and possibly your TV as well. The more time you spend inside during the day, the more artificial light in the evening will affect your sleep.

 Take some quiet downtime before bed. Show your

body you want to switch off by reading a fiction book, having a bath or meditating.

 Make your bedroom as dark as possible. Wear an

eye mask if you need to – even tiny amounts of light affect your sleep.

 Try these strategies for a week, and notice how

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Arundel Town Council Edited extracts from the minutes of the Finance and General Purposes Committee 19th July 2018 Mill Road Safety A member of the Public emailed a question to Councillors; “I have just witnessed an accident on Mill Road someone going far too fast. I am astounded nothing has been done to limit the speed to 30 miles per hour or less, for the whole length of Mill Road all the way to the Black Rabbit pub and that speed humps have not been installed.

Will it take someone being seriously injured before WSCC actually do something?

In addition, I have just videoed all the parked-up cars and campervans on Mill Road restricting visibility some of which I have observed parking overnight for free and the occupants using the adjacent fields as toilets.

Answer: This will be referred to the Traffic & Access Committee in September 2018. In the meantime Cllr Stewart will bring this up with West Sussex County Council. Other incidents were also highlighted.

Transfer of Farmers Market It was proposed and seconded that we do take on the running of the Farmers Market. A letter to be sent to Arun District Council requesting a full explanation for

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the large increase to the license fees. Cllr Heriot abstained from this vote.

Grant Applications a) APPLEDAY – It was proposed that this should be looked at by Full Council once we have received their Accounts. b) CENTURIAN EXPLORER SCOUTS It was proposed that a Grant be recommended to Full Council for the approval of a Grant for £600.00. c) 1ST ARUNDEL SCOUTS It was proposed that we would have talks with “Sammy” to see if we would be able to take back the ownership of the old ACCT Bus. d) 4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT It was proposed that a Grant be recommended to Full Council for the approval of a Grant for £600.00. e) ARUNDEL BY CANDLELIGHT It was proposed that a Grant be recommended to Full Council for the approval of a Grant for £2,950.00.

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HR committee would like to recommend that an additional person be appointed to solely concentrate on GDPR matters, sorting of online files and google docs to support the office. It is proposed that 6 hours a week be sufficient for that person to work alongside an experienced Councillor to ensure relevant documentation is stored. www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk

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Yapton Parish Council Future Parish Council meetings Monday 12 November 2018 at 7.30pm or at the conclusion of the Planning Committee Monday 14 January 2019 at 7.30pm or at the conclusion of the Planning Committee Monday 11 March 2019 at 7.30pm or at the conclusion of the Planning Committee Monday 20 May 2019 (Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Parish Council) Planning Committee meetings Planning Applications will normally be dealt with by the Planning Committee at a meeting held at 7pm prior to the full Parish Council meeting.

On occasions when responses to a planning application require consideration of the application to be held in public, a special meeting of the Committee will be called. These special meetings will be advertised on the Website and on the Public Notice Board at the entrance to the playing field on Main Road.

Meetings are held at the Yapton & Ford Village Hall.

Members of the public are warmly invited to all meetings of the parish council. During each meeting there is an agenda item called "Public Question Time" which is opportunity for members of the public to ask

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Horses / ponies on the King George V ©www.yaptonhall.org Playing Field Over recent weeks it has come to the attention of the Parish Council that one or two horses/ponies, sometimes pulling a cart/trap, have been ridden on the King George V Playing Field. The Parish Council received many complaints about the way that the horses have been ridden on the field, particularly during the Summer Event held on the 11th August.

The Parish Council recently issued the following statement: “The riding of horses or ponies is not permitted on the King George V Playing Field in Yapton. This includes animals pulling carts behind them. This is an offence under section 4 of the Parish Council byelaws relating to the use of the playing field. If you see anyone using horses/ponies on the field or know the identity of anyone doing so please report to the Clerk of the Council by telephone on 01243 859141 or by sending an e-mail to Clerk@yaptonpc.gov.uk. The parish council will enforce these byelaws to ensure the playing field remains a safe place for residents and visitors to enjoy.” www.yaptonpc.gov.uk

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Walberton Parish Council Edited extracts of draft minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on 8th August 2018.

WalBinFont Cllr Mrs Clark reported on the success of the WalBinFont weekend. The music evening was a sell out and enjoyed by all. £1,517 was made on the raffle. The fete was mainly in the Village Hall because of the weather, but nevertheless it was well attended and £1300 was taken. The final total was £6,159.80, of which £1.200 will be donated to Just Different, £4,900 to POP and £59.80 to the events reserve.

She expressed thanks to the WalBinFont planning team and recommended a repeat in two years’ time.

Next year is the Allotment Association’s Open Gardens weekend but a music night is planned.

Walberton Task Force It was asked if WPC was intending to carry out regular summer clearance of key footpaths, and what was WPC’s view on a proposal to upgrade the footpath from Binsted Church to Madonna Pond to bridleway status. The Clerk said that WSCC have a schedule to clear key footpaths and that he was not aware of any proposed footpath upgrade. He will reply to Mr Peter Brown who raised the issues. Members of the Task Force will be reviewing and revising the booklet Six Walks around Walberton

Pavilion maintenance The Clerk reported that the loft insulation was 80% complete and was on hold because of the hot weather, which will be finished in due course. A ©Stephen Walby discussion took place on where noticeboards, tables and chairs should go.

Further consideration to be given. A minimum of two quotes will be sought for replacing the Pavilion flooring. Clerk to arrange for replacement of light fittings.

Post Office Outreach Service A request for the Post Office to approve a change in opening times to 9am – 12.00pm from September was awaited, together with an update on the BT line.

Correspondence Anne Nicholson had been emailed regarding land in Eastergate Lane reminding her of the risks of overgrown fields being targeted by travellers, of her responsibilities under riparian rights to keep ditches adjoining their land clear, and outstanding work yet to be done on the removal of a dead branch on an oak tree overhanging the bench in the community orchard. She had replied to say that the work is in hand.

The date of the next meeting will be on Tuesday 9 October 2018 www.walberton-pc.gov.uk

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