Chichester Local - October 2018

October 2018

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RUBY WAX

Exclusive interview plus win tickets

NEWS

Community Council Charity

GARDENS

Sheffield Park

HISTORY

Trees

WIN!

Ruby Wax tickets Book - The A-Z of Chichester

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

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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.

The changing season is also the subject of our Nature article by Roy Newnham, Visitor Experience Officer at RSPB Pagham Harbour, see page 19.

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 City Council on page 41 and other local news and views on our Charity & Community pages starting on page 20.

Our local History article this month is on noteworthy trees in Chichester and nearby.

Now’s the time to see them, see page 12 .

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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Andrew’s favourite trees near Chichester By local historian Andrew Berriman There seems to have been a recurring theme to my recent articles: trees. I promise that this article will be the last. But it would be wrong not to recognise that Sussex, particularly West Sussex, is the third most wooded county in England, just pipped by Surrey and Hampshire. Our local Chichester area has many trees worth a visit.

Sussex is so wooded because the Weald soil used to be very heavy, and the Downs soil very thin, neither very suitable for mediaeval farmers trying to grow arable crops. Sussex’s main industries back then were ironmaking and shipbuilding, both reliant on a good supply of sturdy large trees, particularly oaks, sometimes called ‘the Sussex weed’. Even the Downs were heavily wooded until the era of the Napoleonic Wars, when the need for food during the French blockade led to the trees largely being replaced by sheep. Not entirely, though, as the beech tree, with its shallow roots, thrives on the thin soils that overlay the chalky Downs.

In mediaeval times the Chichester area had plenty of deer parks; the woodland was protected to provide cover for them. Deer parks existed at Selsey, Halnaker, West Dean, East Dean, and Slindon, some of whose boundaries can still be traced today. Many of the trees were pollarded at a height of about three metres, just above the browse line so that deer couldn’t eat the young shoots that emerged just out of their reach.

Cowdray Park is full of such pollarded trees, often well over 500 years old. Most famous there of course is the hollow, squat, barrel-chested, lived-in, Queen Elizabeth Oak which may date back to 1150AD, making it the second oldest of its kind in Europe. It is a sessile oak. Also at Cowdray there is a long avenue of veteran sweet chestnuts, known as The Race; cross the A272 at Easebourne opposite the Priory and walk up it. It is one of the wonders of Sussex.

Queen Elizabeth Oak at Cowdray Park The park has the largest sweet chestnut tree in the country, known as ‘The Cowdray Colossus’ with a girth of over twelve metres. You can find it just north east of the Queen Elizabeth Oak...but do watch out for flying golf balls!

If you’re a fan of copper beech, resplendent in the autumn, walk up the public footpath from North Marden to Telegraph House. This avenue of over 400 trees was planted in the 1930s by Bertrand Russell’s brother, Frank, just as Edward James of West Dean House in the 1960s planted a double avenue of beeches just south of Stapleash Farm near Chilgrove.

Cedar of Lebanon at West Dean House Georgian landowners in the 18th century liked nothing better than surrounding their mansions with large parkland trees such as those majestic Cedars of Lebanon at Goodwood House or West Dean or Woolbeding House. All the surviving cedars there can be dated to the mid 18th century.

The arboretum at West Dean, with its Douglas firs, was begun in the early C19th, but was much enlarged by Willie James, who bought the estate in 1891, and imported trainloads of Yorkshire peat to enable rhododendrons to flourish. The arboretum is now the final resting place of Willie’s son, Edward, patron to the Surrealists. There is an equally remarkable pinetum at Burton Park, full of Corsican pine and red cedar; you can access it by parking at Burton Pond near Petworth.

I’m going to refrain from mentioning the yew forest at Kingley Vale, because we all know that it’s the largest of its kind in Europe, with over 30,000 yews. But for those who want to see increasingly Kingley Vale Yew rare juniper bushes, then have a walk across Levin Down, above Charlton in the Lavant valley. Juniper berries were used to flavour gin; illegal stills burnt juniper wood, which remarkably provided plenty of heat but no smoke, so the Customs chaps couldn’t track down where the illegal liquor was being made!

Anyway, that’s enough of Sussex trees. Next month, let’s get down and dirty by examining the historical origins of our Chichester potholes.

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Emma Adams Wedding Photographer Capturing the moments of that special day A wedding is something very special - usually a once in a lifetime event. So the photographs taken on the day need to capture the essence of it as something to share and enjoy in the years to come.

Emma Adams, a qualified photographer based in Chichester, told Sussex Local that seeing the wedding unfold can be just as exciting for her as it is for the bridal couple. West Sussex with its country homes and gardens, woodlands, coast and important architecture, make it a photographer's dream to produce some stunning pictures.

Emma explained that her work style is discreet, so that the couple and their guests will be mostly unaware of her presence. She will combine candid shots expressing the love, laughter and tears of the day with more formal traditional portraiture in

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both colour and monochrome, all of which can be viewed at an on-line private gallery. Emma told us that she has three packages at differing prices for weekday weddings, half day coverage or a full day service which will include photos of the bride and groom preparing in the morning and taking in the ceremony, reception, cake cutting and evening celebration.

Another point Emma wanted to emphasise was the importance of meeting the photographer before the day and establishing his or her qualifications, insurance, spare equipment and flexibility – after all the weather is not guaranteed!

Although most of Emma’s assignments are for weddings, she mentioned that she also takes formal portraits for business purposes. A set of five pictures is available for £50 - perhaps your on-line image could be improved? A full days wedding photography with Emma and an assistant is available for £550 as a special offer for couples booking her service during 2018 (the wedding itself can be anytime).

See more at www.adamsphotography.info or ring 01243 530226 (studio) or 07788 881747 (mobile).

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Brexit: Now’s a good time to review your mortgage In light of the ongoing Brexit news there has been a lot of speculation over whether house prices will fall and which way interest rates could go. In uncertain times like these it is important to remain calm, consider your options, and avoid making any decisions in haste.

Like many others, you will no doubt be working hard to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible to give you some breathing space for the future. Whether you plan to help support your children through university or invest in your all-important retirement fund, there’s no reason why paying off your mortgage still can’t be your top priority. Although it is not possible to predict whether interest rates will continue to rise in the long term, you can still take a look at the market as it stands now and see what it has to offer.

When it comes to finding the right mortgage deal, there are many options available. Mortgage Advice Bureau currently have access to over 11,000 mortgage products from over 90 lenders, so if you are looking to remortgage there’s a good chance they will be able to find something to suit your requirements.

A clearer picture of the housing market will hopefully come to light in the near future. In the meantime, if you are worried about how interest rates could affect you and your future decisions, then you can seek professional advice from a consultant.

Mortgage Advice Bureau Mortgage Advice Bureau offer either face-to-face or telephone consultations and can help you find the most suitable mortgage option based on your own personal and financial situation. They will manage the application process from beginning to end, helping move things along as smoothly as possible.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% of the amount borrowed but a typical fee is £395.

For further information call Mortgage Advice Bureau on 01243 555 110 , email AML@MAB.org.uk or visit mortgageadvicebureau.com/fareham.

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Young Readers’ Puzzle Page Wordsearch - Cooking terms

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Find the listed words in the grid. Words may be hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and in either a forwards or backwards direction.

Trace the lines connecting the circles to find out what the 2nd word is

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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

Tue 2nd

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

Tue 2nd

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

1 mile

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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A change in the air

By Roy Newnham, Visitor Experience Officer, RSPB Pagham Harbour

The lazy autumn sun struggles to get into the sky and there is a nip in the air. It’s October, and a walk round our reserves will reward you with an array of colours, as the leaves start to turn hues of gold, rust and crimson. The hedgerows and trees have become larders as bright fruits and berries announce their presence to hungry birds and animals and the ground beneath the oaks is littered with acorns.

For many artists and poets, it is the most evocative time of year, producing an abundance of colours, shades, tones and textures, stimulating a range of moods. Wandering along the many miles of paths around Pagham Harbour and Medmerry, it is easy to see why and appreciate the subtleties of the season.

Spiders’ webs glisten with early morning dew and spectacular sunsets emerge from lingering twilight.

The earth beneath our feet turns damp and fingers of mist creep over the land. Is it perhaps just coincidental that as we near Halloween, bodies start rising from the ground? Fungi. Throughout the rest of the year, the main part of fungi, known as the mycelium, remains hidden, living underground. It is vital to the health of woodland recycling nutrients needed for plants to survive. Now however, the fungi reveals itself as the fruiting body we recognise, ripening and releasing their microscopic seeds, known as spores, into the air to disperse and start a new generation.

Fungi come in all shapes, sizes and even colours but beware, many are poisonous and best left admired but untouched.

Meanwhile the majority of our summer visitors have left for warmer climes, leaving our resident wildlife to bulk up on autumns bounty, and stash nuts and

seeds away make ready for the leaner times ahead.

Many of the birds that have been foraging in the countryside where food has been abundant during the summer are now returning to garden feeders to help them survive the coming months. Now is a good time to put up and clean out nest boxes as many birds will roost in them during the cold winter nights.

Simply remove any old nests, rinse with boiling water and ensure they are thoroughly dry before siting again. A handful of wood shavings or clean hay will make them more welcoming.

Despite the exodus of our summer visitors, it won’t be long before the next wave arrives. Towards the end of the month our reserves soundtrack is transformed with thehonks, quacks, whistles and squeals of winter migrants. Large flocks of geese, ducks and waders, numbering up to 20,000 will use our protected areas to overwinter, feeding and roosting in their comparative safety and I’ll introduce you to some of them next month.

During October and November you can join guided walks on both reserves and of course we will be running children’s activities during the half-term holidays. Entrance to both reserves is free - start any visit at our Visitor Centre just south of Sidlesham on the B2145 between Chichester and Selsey, where you can pick up maps, information and a leaflet with a full listing of events, or check the Events listing on our website www.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour For more information about what you can see and where, pop into our Visitor Centre on the B2145 or join one of our guided walks – check out our website www.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour

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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.

CHICHESTER 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 pre-concert 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 01403 750220 or from www.thecapitolhorsham.com Further details can be found www.shipleyartsfestival.co.uk

Chichester Lions Model Railway Exhibition Lions Club of Chichester’s 24th Annual Model Railway Exhibition will be at Chichester HIgh School, PO19 8AE on Saturday 20 October between 10.00am and 4.30pm. They are expecting:  19 attractive railway layouts in scales varying from

'N'-gauge, through TT, 00, and 0-gauges to 16mm live-steam; the public, including children, may drive trains on five of the layouts;

 steam-engine related Meccano models

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 static 3.5" and 5" gauge models, with explanations

of how a steam engine works;

 rides for adults and children on a passenger-

carrying railway from Chichester Model Engineers (outside);

 Southdown' Light Railway’s information stand;  Five trade stands with everything you need for your

own model railway;

 a specialist Toy Auctioneer who will value any toys

you may have "squirreled away", and sell them for you if you wish;

 Railway-related book sales

There is free car parking, and good access for disabled people. Admission: adults £5; under 15s £2; family (2+2) £12. Get more Information at 07777681 292, or visit www.chilions.org.uk/modelrail

Parking voucher giveaway to help local businesses West Sussex County Council is working with Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) to help local businesses and encourage even more visitors to the city centre. The council has given Chichester BID 1,000 books of its on-street parking vouchers to distribute to its members, during the lead-up to Christmas. Businesses can then use them as goodwill gestures to regular customers for use for such things as picking up orders and to extend appointments.

Chichester BID chairman Colin Hicks said: “Chichester BID actively work with our local parking authorities to find creative ways of mitigating the impact of parking charges. Currently, we have a couple of schemes running with the county council that offer reduced-cost summer parking for the customers of our member businesses.”

Vouchers will be distributed by the BID Office exclusively to BID levy payers, on a first-come-firstserved basis, whilst stocks last and are valid in any onstreet, short-stay charged bay in the city centre (Zone E). These bays include pay and display and shared-use bays but not resident-only bays. The vouchers are not valid in car parks. The BID office can be contacted by phoning 01243 773263 or by emailing office@chichesterbid.co.uk Lower-cost, Saturday parking is already offered by the county council in Chichester, with a £3 charge at both the Record Office (opposite Chichester District Council’s Orchard Street car park), and County Hall car parks. There are currently no charges to park in these car parks on a Sunday.

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Gluten Free Food Fair Coeliac UK West Sussex Local Group is hosting a Gluten Free Food Fair on Saturday 6th October from 10:00am - 2:00pm. The fair will take place in Boxgrove Village Hall, The Street, Boxgrove, PO18 0EE. There will be a wide choice of gluten free products to try and buy. The stalls with us will be offering a real range, from cakes, biscuits and waffles, to sausages, pies and puddings, as well as Caribbean dishes and health food. There is also free parking. For details contact John Johnson on westsussex@coeliac.org.uk

Pet of the Month This month meet Conpoy, an 11 month old male neutered rabbit.

Conpoy arrived at The Centre due to his previous owner being in ill health.

Conpoy is a large rabbit so he needs to have large accommodation giving him enough space to play. Being young is has lots of energy and loves playing with his toys and hopping around his run. Conpoy would benefit from finding an owner who has experience in handling rabbits, as he is very nervous, running away if he feels you might try and pick him up. Conpoy would benefit and become more relaxed if he had a female partner to bond with.

If you have a spayed female rabbit that you would like to bond with Conpoy, it doesn’t matter what size your rabbit is. As long as the rabbits like each other size really doesn’t matter. The bonding procedure is carried out at The Centre, and normally it takes about a week.

They can then send home a two rabbits that love each other and are happy together.

If you think you may be able to give Conpoy the new home he deserves please give The Centre a call Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm on 01243 641409. The Centre can explain how the bonding works and the sizes of the accommodation required as well as answer any questions you may have.

The Centre’s Black Cat Halloween Viewing Day is on Saturday 27th October from 12pm - 2pm. The Centre will be decorated and staff in fancy dress. Come along and view their very special black cats and kittens (or any other colour) and have some spooky fun. Viewing days are non-appointment days so people thinking of adopting a cat can pop along. Otherwise they rehome 7 days a week by appointment only.

Visit the Cat and Rabbit Centre at Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7RJ. 01243 641409 info@crrc.co.uk www.crrc.co.uk

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Cash Flow Planning

By Mark Lloyd, Financial Planning Consultant, Lucas Fettes Financial Planning, Chichester With the introduction of pension freedoms, people who are approaching retirement age have reduced, or are considering reducing their working days to instead supplement their income by drawing funds from their assets. However, many are unsure if their assets are sufficient to maintain an income throughout their retirement. Cash flow planning and forecasting is key to understanding what you can achieve with your assets. It can help you to make the right decisions about timing your retirement, like calculating your likely income depending on whether you choose to retire earlier or later in life.

Cash flow planning provides:  Peace of mind that you won’t run out of money or

alternatively, a realistic view of what you can afford

 A way to identify where and when shortfalls may

occur to your income in the future

 If you have surplus assets, an understanding of

how much you might be able to afford to give away without running out of money

 An assessment of whether your future income

targets are realistic or not

A cash flow forecast should be regularly revisited to ensure that it reflects your changing situation. It can help you make a range of lifestyle planning decisions, for instance whether it would be financially beneficial to downsize at retirement, or help you assess when and how much you can afford to pass on to your family.

It can also have a valuable role to play in tax planning, reducing the tax you pay in funds drawn and enabling you to make plans to reduce inheritance tax that might otherwise be payable by your estate when you die. Mapping out your future cash flow also means you’re able to plan for later life expenditure, like the cost of residential or nursing care. We can help access your cash flow needs and make the right decisions for your wealth.

Need advice? Lucas Fettes Financial Planning are a national firm of Independent Financial Advisers, providing bespoke and tailored advice to individuals and companies in Chichester for over 20 years. Feel free to contact Angela Carpenter or Mark Lloyd at our Chichester Office. Call us on 01243 530450 or visit www.lffinancialplanning.co.uk IMPORTANT INFORMATION The way in which tax charges (or tax relief, as appropriate) are applied depends upon individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future. ISA and pension eligibility depend upon individual circumstances.

Financial Conduct Authority regulation applies to certain regulated activities, products and services, but does not necessarily apply to all tax planning activities and services. The value of assets invested in can go down as well as up putting your capital at risk. This information is solely for information purposes and is not intended to constitute advice or a recommendation. Lucas Fettes Financial Planning are independent financial advisers authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Legal Lucy Lasting Power of Attorneys Writing a Will is rarely at the top of anyone’s to do list.

But whilst the importance of enshrining your wishes in a legal document following your death are well documented, the need to make arrangements should anything happen to you during your lifetime is less talked about. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are very much the bridesmaid to their posthumous counterpart, the Will. But these documents are just as important. Viewed as, essentially, an insurance policy, LPAs clearly set out who legally becomes your voice should you lose your own. If capacity is lost without one (Michael Schumacher for example), your loved ones may struggle to gain control of your affairs.

So, what is an LPA? It’s a way of giving legal authority to someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf should you be unable to make them yourself (due to mental or physical incapacity). That could be temporary or permanent; from a broken wrist, through to coma, dementia or Alzheimer’s. There are two types of LPA; one for health and care decisions and the other for financial and property decisions.

What to do? Having trusted individuals is the most important thing because allowing another to, legally,

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speak on your behalf is a huge responsibility. Your appointed attorney could even sell your home for you, such is the scope of power that is delegated. If you do not have an LPA, but were no longer able to communicate your own wishes, the court would step in. This process (known as a ‘Deputyship’) is a long, expensive and protracted one. Legal documents are a vital way of providing clarity in otherwise murky situations. Illness and accidents are indiscriminate, which is why putting LPAs in place is something that everyone should consider, regardless of age.

Lucy Thomas, Head of Legal Services. For help and advice, give legalmatters a call on 01243 282826 or email us at info@legalmatters.co.uk

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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.

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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.

To be in with a chance of winning two tickets, simply answer the question and write to us or enter online.

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.

Win tickets to How to Be Human Answer the following question to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets Q: When did Ruby graduate from Oxford University? a) 2015 b) 2013 c) 1978 Send your answer and full contact details including email address and daytime telephone to: Ruby Wax Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/ competitions/ The winner will be first correct entry drawn after 10/10/2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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34 Recipe

Creamy Autumn Soup Use the autumn veg to make this quick, nutritious soup Ingredients serves 4 

5 - 600g fresh spinach, or spinach & watercress mixed

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25g butter

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1 onion, chopped

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450g carrots or pumpkin peeled & chopped

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Grated rind I orange

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2 tbsp orange juice

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1 tsp toasted fennel or coriander seeds

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600ml vegetable stock

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Salt and pepper

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150ml double cream

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

2) Stir in the orange rind, juice, stock and salt and pepper, bring to the boil, cover with a lid and simmer for 2025 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

3) Puree the soup in a blender, return to the pan, and adjust the seasoning to taste.

4) Add the cream, gently heat though, and ladle into soup bowls. Serve with herbs and croutons.

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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

38 Gardening Rhododenrons and Azaleas in the Spring and the leaf colours in the Autumn.

“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.

CHICHESTER LOCAL 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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Domestic drainage

By Chris Ennis FRICS Domestic drainage systems are covered under part H of the building regulations, and alterations to the drainage system will require Building control approval. Typically, the drains in a property constructed in the last 50 years will direct foul water into the public sewer and storm water will be directed through separate pipework into a soakaway. The foul drains are not designed to dispose of storm waters though often I find incorrect connections into the foul drains have been made over the years.

The above ground parts of the drain include the soil and vent pipe which is tall and usually affixed to the house’s flank wall. This pipe is formed in either cast iron, asbestos cement or plastic. It is designed to ventilate the drainage installation and for this reason must terminate well above any window or other opening in the wall. It should be fitted with a cowl to prevent birds nesting. The older metal pipes frequently

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fail where they join the underground drains. It is also quite common to find leakage where the connection from the first floor W.C. joins the main pipe.

Underground, drains should be laid at a ’selfcleansing’ velocity no less than 1;80 fall. The drain sections may be laid either in salt glazed piping, cast iron, or in more modern property, patent plastic piping. Access points for cleaning and repair (commonly known as ‘man holes but more correctly described as inspection chambers), are installed within the curtilage of the site. Very often I find the steel lids to these chambers corroded, loose or dangerously defective.

In older property the inspection chamber closest to the boundary is likely to be an ’interceptor’ chamber incorporating a water trap to minimise odours from the sewer. Such chambers are fitted with a nearby fresh air inlet which projects a couple of feet above ground level.

A brief inspection of the drains very often reveals blockages which may be caused by root growth, fat build up, drain collapse or incorrect ‘fall’ during construction. My suspicions are always aroused when I see a set of drain rods left casually on display in the gardens ready to deal with the next blockage……… time to arrange a CCTV drain inspection and test!

Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor www.propdoctor.co.uk call 01903 261 217 or email surveyor1@talktalk.net

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Win a copy of ‘A-Z of Chichester’ Explore the city’s fascinating history in this fully illustrated book The cathedral city of Chichester has a rich and colourful history that stretches all the way back to Roman times when it played an important part in the Roman invasion. Its main city streets follow the original pattern laid out almost two thousand years ago while the buildings that line many of those streets, when not medieval in origin, most frequently date to Georgian or Victorian times.

Well-known local author and historian Philip MacDougal takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the city’s history, exploring its lesser-known nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, the A–Z of Chichester will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Philip MacDougall is a much published local historian who has written a number of books on subjects relating to the south of England. Living on the outskirts of Chichester, he has a special attachment to the city and several of his books look at various aspects of both the city and the surrounding area. In his own village of Chidham, which he has also written about, he is a parish councillor and active in local affairs.

You can find more information and purchase ‘A-Z of Chichester’ at www.amberley-books.com

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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

much you sleep quality and day to day energy improves.

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Chichester City Council Edited extracts of minutes of the Planning and Conservation Committee held on 22nd August 2018.

Applications for Planning Permission Copies of the plans for each application were circulated to members prior to discussion.

CC/18/01623/REM Graylingwell Hospital College Lane Chichester PO19 6PQ Application for approval of reserved matters following 14/01018/OUT for details of the layout of the site, the scale, the appearance of the building(s) and the landscaping. 101 no. new dwellings including increased overall parking provision, revised architectural styling, CCDT community buildings, revised employment floor space, a C2 care home, works to Havenstoke Park to include re-location of children's play area, plus gated area for temporary event parking.

Resolved to raise no objection subject to the removal of the 3 double garages...and their replacement with parking spaces and additional tree planting.

CC/18/01761/FUL Parkview Homes Ltd, 19 Southgate Chichester PO19 1ES. Partial demolition of building followed by erection of replacement additions to side and rear of premises comprising 9 residential units over four floors. Various internal and external alterations to remaining part of premises which is to be retained as A1 retail

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floor space including new window openings and first floor infill addition.

A local resident expressed concerns about noise nuisance, scaffolding and access whilst the demolition works were in progress. Although the comments were noted, the Chairman advised that the appropriate agencies would need to be contacted about these matters.

After discussion, it was resolved to raise no objection in principle subject to appropriate noise mitigation...and subject to the comments of the housing needs adviser regarding the housing mix of 7 no. 1-2 bedroomed units and 2 no. 3 bedroomed units.

It is noted that the application would not be subject to the 30% affordable housing requirement as it falls below the 11 dwelling threshold, however, more than 11 dwellings in total are proposed as part of the redevelopment of this building.

Could the Local Planning Authority look into the issue of avoidance of affordable housing contributions through splitting the redevelopment of a single building or site into several below-threshold planning applications, where a comprehensive redevelopment application would exceed the threshold and require a contribution? www.chichestercity.gov.uk

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