Sussex Local Magazine - Southwater AUGUST 2023

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Untilnexttime, Kris&Jeff

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What’s On - August/September 2023

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CHARITY

3 Aug & 7 Sep 8:00 pm The CancerWise 2023 Fundraising Challenge Quiz www.VirtualQuizEvents.com £5 Cliff info@virtualquizevents.com

9 Aug/9 Sep 1:00 pm Act4Africa International Women's Week Talk On Zoom - free of charge. Jovita Ivin 07823 558156 jovita.ivininskaite@act4africa.org www.eventbrite.com

Sat 26 Aug 10:00 am Andy's Angels Grief Play Café, supporting children and their families who are navigating their Grief Journey. Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Free. Kayla Shepherd 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk www.andysangels.org.uk

Mon 28 Aug 7:30 pm Date2Donate Meet local singles and raise money for good causes The Escapist Chichester Chichester PO19 1LJ

£5pp Jovita Ivin 07823 558156

jovita.ivinskaite@act4africa.org www.meetup.comdate2donate-find-love-whilespreading-love

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

1 Aug - 3 Sep 9:00 am Summer Fun

Sharnfold Farm Stone Cross BN24 5BU marketing@thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

8 Aug - 11 Aug 9:30 am Incredible Madrigals (Drama Workshop) 4 days of acting, singing and movement exploring the musical of Encanto. Southwick Community Centre Southwick BN42 4TE £120 (£30 per day) Suzy Duxbury 07540 792849 info@dramatis.co.uk www.dramatis.co.uk

13 Aug - 15 Aug 10:30 am Arundel Museum: Adventures with Lego - morning sessions Creative fun for children this summer holiday Arundel Museum Arundel BN18 9AP £5 per child. Contact: office@arundelmuseum.org

21 Aug - 25 Aug 9:30 am Magic and Musicals (Drama Workshop) 5 days of acting, singing and movement to the music of Wicked. The Regis School Bognor Regis PO21 5LH £150 (£30 per day) Dramatis Drama School 07540 792849 info@dramatis.co.uk www.dramatis.co.uk

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

3 Aug & 7 Sep 6:45 pm Graphic novel book club Comic book club looking at graphic novels aimed at adults. Private house Barnham PO22 0EF Free. Paul Wilson paulw21erin@gmail.com

Mon 07 Aug 8:00 pm Felpham Singles Social Club Mature singles club. The George Inn Felpham Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Free, donations welcome Anne Cook 01243 821530 anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk

www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com

1 Aug - 31 Aug 10am Tree Champion

A fun-packed mission over the summer holidays. Wakehurst, Kew East Grinstead RH17 6TN Standard day entry. 16 and under go free 01444 894066 wakehurst@kew.org

www.kew.org/wakehurst

13 Aug/13 Sep 7:30 am Chichester & District Bonsai Society A small friendly Bonsai Club. New Members welcome. The Basil Shipman Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £12 per year. £1 per night. Club Night Guest £2 (first visit no charge) Liz 01798 865551 lizpanton5@gmail.com

www.chichesterbonsai.co.uk

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Spring Update

The team and I at Cubitt & West would like to thank all our customers for a fantastic start to the year. We have loved seeing so many of you and we are feeling really positive about the year ahead, despite the everchanging market. We’ve visited some beautiful homesthat we expect to see coming onto the market over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for these!

Our favourite thing is to get out and about in the village and visit you in your homes. So if you are curious about how much your property is worth, don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be more than happy to chat with you over a cuppa and provide you with a free valuation.

We look forward to seeing you!

Spring is finally here and doesn’t it make us all feel better after the dark long nights? Below is our top five tips to help you embrace the change of season and look after your mental and physical health:

1. Connect with nature. Get outside and enjoy your surroundings and hopefully with a few less layers now too. We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful area, lets make sure we enjoy it.

2. Flowers make everyone happy. With the abundance of beautiful flowers around either in the shops or in the garden. Having a fresh bunch will brighten up any room.

3. Spring Cleaning is the way to go, getting out the old and preparing for the new. Nothing is more satisfying than getting your cupboards, garage and garden organised. Especially if you are wanting to sell your home, ticking small jobs off your to-do list really helps.

4. Eat fresh, seasonal food. We are so lucky to have supermarkets giving us so many fresh foods but also go to your local farm shop or grow your own to get the real flavours of Spring. (Apples, Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cucumber and Lettuce)

5. Make plans for the year ahead whether it be holidays, days out, seeing friends orbe it bigger life changes, jobs, homes or family. Get your diaries out and start planning.

As you may have seen we have been donating £100 to local food banks for every valuation we carry out in the first quarter of 2023, at the time of going to print we have donated just under £500,000 which is fantastic and hopefully by the time you are reading this we will be close to our target of £1 million.

For any property information or help to understand the value of your home please call our friendly team on 01403 731901.

Mon 14 Aug 7:30 am Pulborough Meadows WI

Talk by Mark Saunders on ‘A Year in the Life of a Head Gardener’ Pulborough Meadow WI

Pulborough RH20 WI 07790 443492 shirleyflint27@hotmail.com

Tue 15 Aug 7:30 pm West Chiltington Floral Club - Demonstration Michelle King with demonstration 'Tour de France'. West Chiltington Village Hall West Chiltington RH20 2PZ £5

Visitors Carol Nash 01798 813608 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com

Wed 16 Aug 7:30 pm Sullington Windmills

Women's Institute Fundraising evening for existing members only Sullington Parish Hall

Storrington RH20 3PP Liz Allen-Williams (President) 01903 741078 ljaw2@hotmail.com www.sullingtonwindmills.org

Every Fri 9:30 am

Badminton West

Chiltington Village Hall

Pulborough RH20 2PZ

Price varies Vivian 01798 813550 vmjones18@hotmail.co.uk

Every Tue 6:30 pm Ashington Short Mat Bowls Club Ashington Community Centre Pulborough RH20 3PG £4 Gillian Weston 07962 016927 gillianhweston@gmail.com

Every Wed & Thurs 7:45 pm Thakeham Table Tennis Club Thakeham Village Hall Storrington RH20 3GW £5 ad hoc Andy andytttc@gmail.com www.thakehamtabletennis.co.uk

COMMUNITY

Every Fri 10:00 am Blue Idol Open Day Visit this historic Quaker building and discover local history. Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House

Coolham RH13 8QP Free. Blue Idol Quakers admin@blueidol.org

Every Fri 10:00 am Community Drop In Free Coffee, chat & local information in Eastergate

Eastergate Village Hall, Community Hub

Eastergate PO20 3RP Free Bridgette 01243 543816 bridgette@bnegct.org.uk barnhamandeastergatecommunitytrust.com

COURSES & TUITION

Tue 22 Aug 9:30 am Birding for beginners –autumn migration RSPB Pulborough Brooks RH20 2EL £20.50 members / £25.50 Nonmembers Anna Allum 01798 875851 anna.allum@rspb.org.uk www.events.rspb.org.uk

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EXHIBITIONS

1 Aug - 6 Aug 10:00 am Michelle Dawson: Hills and Shores Michelle is an Artist and Educator

Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

1 Aug - 11 Aug 10:00 am Arundel Museum

Exhibition: Arundel Cathedral 1873-2023

Arundel Cathedral's 150th Anniversary Arundel Museum BN18 9AP included in Museum ticket Arundel Museum Manager 01903 885866 office@arundelmuseum.org

1 Aug - 11 Aug 10:00 am Me and Mr P Exhibition showcasing the creativity of those affected by Parkinson's. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

5 & 6 Aug 10:00 am Life in the Countryside

Exhibition A Private Collection of All Things Rural from the 1900s-1960s The Venue Henfield BN5 9BA £8 Gilly Broucke cebvintage@hotmail.co.uk www.sussexruraleventscompany.co.uk

8 Aug - 12 Aug 10:00 am Mary Fivey: Stolen Selfies An exhibition of quirky portrait paintings. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

12 Aug - 28 Aug 10:00 am Recent Editions by Tom Hammick Zimmer Stewart present an exhibition of prints by award winning artist The Mill Studio Arundel BN18 0EF Free to enter James Stewart james@zimmerstewart.co.uk 07901 677933 www.zimmerstewart.co.uk

15 Aug - 20 Aug 10:00 am Weald Contemporary: The Mothshell Ambit Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

Sat 19 Aug 10:00 am Free Art Exhibition Findon Valley Art Group exhibition Findon Valley Free Church Hall Worthing BN14 0DJ Free entry Terry Beaumont 01903 265648

beaumont.theplantation@gmail.com

Sat 19 Aug 12:00 pm Prints and Sculpture by Giles Penny An exhibition of this popular artist The Crypt Gallery Arundel BN18 9EA Free entry. Contact 07901 677933

www.zimmerstewart.co.uk

james@zimmerstewart.co.uk

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21 Aug - 28 Aug 10:00 am ‘Near to Nature’ mini quilt Exhibition and Sale Exhibition of nearly 200 unique mini-quilts featuring UK wildlife. RSPB Pagham Harbour Sidlesham PO20 7NE Free pagham.harbour@rspb.org.uk 01243 641508 www.events.rspb.org.ukpaghamharbour

22 Aug - 27 Aug 10:00 am

Chris Prince: Wild As You Like Wildlife photographer

Chris Prince is bringing his love for wildlife. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Paula Tollett 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

22 Aug - 27 Aug 10:00 am Mendones Mel Elston -Mendones returns with his first solo exhibition for over a decade. Colonnade House Worthing

BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

29 Aug - 3 Sep 10:00 am Lucia Babjakova: To Save It, You Must See It Exploring the saving of urban nature. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk

Sat 02 Sep 10:00 am In Stitches exhibition

Various textile pieces showing hand and machine embroidery. Denmans Garden Fontwell

BN18 0SU Free Deirdre Sibthorpe 07836 259025 dsibthorpe@macace.net

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Sun 06 Aug 2:30 pm Classic cars

display High Salvington Windmill

Worthing BN13 3BP £1

enquiries@highsalvingtonmilltrust.co.uk

www.highsalvingtonwindmill.co.ukcontact-us

Sat 19 Aug 7:00 pm Night-time safari –

Magnificent moths and brilliant bats A family fun evening with a pond dip RSPB Pulborough

Brooks RH20 2EL £16.50 for Members and £20.50 for Non Members Anna Allum 01798 875851 anna.allum@rspb.org.uk

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20 Aug & 17 Sep 2:30 pm High Salvington Windmill Open Afternoon Teas, tours, and homemade cake. High Salvington Windmill

Worthing BN13 3BP £1 Lucy Brooks

enquiries@highsalvingtonmilltrust.co.uk www.highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

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Mon 21 Aug 11:00 am Storrington Fun Day

A free day of sports activities for young people

Chanctonbury Leisure Centre Storrington RH20

4PG Free. Chris Poore, Neighbourhood Warden 07795 046743 chris.poore@horsham.gov.uk

Sat 02 Sep 10:00 am CPRE Sussex Countryside

Day Out A celebration of 50 years of countryside protection and restoration. Knepp Estate Dial Post RH13 8NN £5 CPRE Sussex info@cpresussex.org.uk www.cpresussex.org.uk

Sat 02 & Sun 03 Sep 10:00 am Vintage Rally

Stationary engines, tractors, motorbikes, military & commercial & steam. Stalls, crafts, refreshments. Langhurst Hill Farm Balls Cross, Petworth GU28 9JW. £5 ads/ £2 (5-15). 07803 237694. In aid of Macmillan.

FAYRES & FETES

Sat 12 Aug 1:00 pm Yapton and District Annual Show and Summer Fair Flower/produce show, stalls, fun dog show King George V playing field and adjacent Village Hall, Yapton BN18 0ET

2 & 3 Sep 10:30 am The Floral Fringe Fair

An eclectic, quirky and dog friendly event

Loxwood Meadows Loxwood RH14 0AL £10 / Child: £2.50 Jean Jackman 07939 272443

jeanjackman@hotmail.com

www.floralfringefair.co.uk

Sat 02 Sep 1:00 pm Watersfield End Of Summer

Fayre Family fun and village stalls all in aid of the Sports Pavillion Alban Head Recreation

Ground Watersfield RH20 1NE Fiona 07701 078023 fiwilliamson@live.co.uk

Sat 02 Sep 2:00 pm Bepton & Cocking Church

Fete The Rectory Garden Near Midhurst GU29 0HJ Linda Sadler lindasadler777@gmail.com

Sun 03 Sep 1:00 pm Craft Fair High Salvington

Windmill Worthing BN13 3BP £1 Andy Campbell 07799 333267 andyrcampbell@btinternet.com

highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk

Sat 09 Sep 10:30 am Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival Funfair, craft stalls, live events and sheep show. Nepcote Green Worthing BN14 0SL Free entry. Simon findonsheepfair@gmail.com 07764 413219 www.findonsheepfair.co.uk

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GARDENS & HORTICULTURE

2 Aug - 26 Aug 10:00 am Rooted at Wakehurst

Wakehurst, Kew East Grinstead RH17 6TN

Standard day entry, Children 16 and under go free Wakehurst, Kew 01444 894066 wakehurst@kew.org www.kew.org

Sat 05 Aug 2:00 pm Annual Flower Show

Lavant Horticultural Society Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0PA Free admission to Flower Show Susan Jackson 01243 527725

suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk

6 Aug & 27 Aug 10:00 am Whitehanger Haslemere Open Garden

Rural garden open for the National Garden scheme Whitehanger Haslemere GU27 3PY £6.59 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk

9 & 19 Aug 11:00 am Award winning Midhurst garden “A Little Bit of Heaven” open for the National Garden Scheme 54 Elmleigh Midhurst GU29 9HA Ad £4,Ch £0 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk

Sun 13 Aug 2:00 pm The National Garden Scheme Coldwaltham open garden

Far-reaching views across the Amberley Wildbrooks to the South Downs Champs Hill Pulborough RH20 1LY £5 www.ngs.org.uk

Sun 20 Aug 2:00 pm The Folly Charlton Garden Open Days Open for the National Garden Scheme The Folly Chichester PO18 0HU £5 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk

Mon 28 Aug 12:00 pm Durrance Manor Open Garden Explore a beautiful 2-acre garden open for National Garden Scheme Durrance Manor

Shipley RH13 8PE £7 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

Mon 28 Aug 10:30 am Open garden at The Old Vicarage Washington Open for the National Garden Scheme. The Old Vicarage RH20 4AS £7 01483 211535 hello@ngs.org.uk ngs.org.uk

Sun 03 Sep 2:00 pm Parsonage Farm Kirdford Garden Open Days Help support NGS Charities including Macmillan Cancer Support Parsonage Farm Billingshurst RH14 0NH £7 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk

Fri 08 Sep 11:00 am Judy’s Cottage Garden Open for the National Garden Scheme Judy’s Cottage Garden Worthing BN13 2AE £5 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk

HEALTH & FITNESS

Every Mon 7:30 pm HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Free taster suitable for all levels Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £10 Lisa Direncay 07872 968708 ldlovesfitness@yahoo.com www.instagram.comldlovesfitness

MUSIC

Sun 06 Aug 2:30 pm Frank and Ella A concert celebrating the two biggest names in jazz Congress Theatre Eastbourne BN21 4JR £23 Razzle Dazzle Productions rdproductions@me.com www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

Thu 17 Aug 7:30 pm Dixieland and Traditional Jazz With the Featherstone Jazz Four DRNK Coffee House, Lancing Manor Leisure Estate Lancing BN15 0PH Free Derek Little 01903 249900 dglittle@ntlworld.com

Sun 20 Aug 12:00 pm An afternoon of Live Music By The lake Live Music by local Talented artists The Venue Henfield BN5 9BA £15 Gilly Broucke cebvintage@hotmail.co.uk www.sussexruraleventscompany.co.uk

Sat 26 Aug 6:30 pm Bach Cello Recital St George's Church Trotton GU31 5EN £15 Amanda Townshend amandatownshend@gmail.com

Fri 08 Sep 4:00 pm Wiston Summer Sounds presents Craig David TS5 Live show for one night only with Ibiza Rocks DJ Wiston Park Estate Steyning BN44 3DH from £40 Summer Sounds Ltd hello@atompresents.co.uk www.wistonsummersounds.com

Sun 10 Sep 4:00 pm Wiston Summer Sounds presents Katherine Jenkins & Russell Watson Wiston Park Estate Steyning BN44 3DZ from £45, child £25 Summer Sounds Ltd hello@atompresents.co.uk www.wistonsummersounds.com

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SALES & MARKETS

19 Aug/16 Sep 9:00 am Arundel Farmers Market Local growers, bakers, meat, poultry, flowers, plants, food & drink makers Arundel BN18 9AA www.arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk

Every Fri 9:45 am Storrington Community

Market Locally produced cakes, biscuits, preserves, eggs, fruit, veg & crafts Storrington Village Hall Storrington Rh20 Free Katie Bridge 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com

SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT

Sat 26 Aug 6:30 pm

Feast & Fire: Supper Club An exciting three course menu with a welcome cocktail in a working farm setting in the 16th century barn. The Old Workshop

Cafe Storrington RH20 4AE £65 Rosie Smith rosie@rosieandripe.com

TALKS

Tue 01 Aug 7:30 pm Newhaven Fort A Palmerston fort built in the 19th century to defend the harbour Storrington Museum Storrington RH20 4LL £8 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com

Wed 06 Sep 10:00 am Getting started with Ancestry.co.uk Get started with your family and local history research. West Sussex Record Office Chichester PO19 1DD £7.50 Matthew Jones record.office@westsussex.gov.uk 01243 753602 www.westsussex.gov.ukro

THEATRE

1 Aug - 26 Aug 7:15 pm Rock Follies A new musical based on the 1970s TV series about a female rock band. Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk

1 Aug - 29 Aug 7:30 pm The Sound of Music Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical comes to Chichester for the first time Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk

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4 Aug - 19 Aug 7:00 pm A Midsummer Night's Dream Chichester Festival Youth Theatre perform Shakespeare's comedy at West Dean Gardens West Dean Gardens Chichester PO18 0RX £25 Chichester Festival Theatre 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk

Fri 11 Aug 7:00 pm Much

Ado About Nothing This is My Theatre (TIMT) adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy. Bring picnics! Nymans

Handcross RH17 6EB

£19 / child £11 This Is My Theatre. Tickets: 07732 253311

www.thisismytheatre.com

Sun 13 Aug 3:00 pm

Robin Hood TIMT Theatre Company's adaptation of the folk-tale. Danny House gardens Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB £15 / £7.50. This Is My Theatre Tickets: 07732 253311

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Mon 28 Aug 3:00 pm

Robin Hood TIMT Theatre Company's adaptation of the folk-tale. The Walled Garden Crawley RH10 5PQ £15 / child £12 This Is My Theatre 07732 253311

info@thisismytheatre.com www.thisismytheatre.com

Tue 12 Sep 7:00 pm Much

Ado About Nothing TIMT Theatre Company's adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy The Hawth Theatre Crawley RH10 6YZ £16.50 / child £10.50 This Is My Theatre 07732 253311 info@thisismytheatre.com

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WALKS

12/26 Aug & 23 Sep 10:00 am East Grinstead Town Tour Walking tour of the town. East Grinstead Museum East Grinstead RH19 3BJ £6 Jonathan Parrett 01342 302233 manager@eastgrinsteadmuseum.co.uk www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk

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Transforming access to life saving treatment. By Lynn Smith

Diarrhoea is the second biggest killer of children worldwide, around 500,000 die per year. Even though the efficacy of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) given with zinc, has long been recognised as a simple solution, 85 percent of diarrhoea cases are not treated with ORS and zinc. The problem, it seems, has been getting the message and the anti-diarrhoea kits out to those who most need them.

In 1986, Simon Berry OBE and his wife Jane were working on the British Aid Programme in north east Zambia. Simon had spent twelve years working on the programme and he and Jane had three children under five years old. They were shocked to learn that, amongst their Zambian peers, one in five would die of simple causes, like diarrhoea, before their fifth birthday, and the couple resolved to do something about it.

Thus, the idea that became ColaLife was conceived. Although Simon Berry tells me, “This was before the internet and we had no phone in NE Zambia. So, it incubated for a while.” Then in 2008, their youngest child left home and Simon and Jane went to Facebook to publish their basic idea: “The co-distribution of medicine with CocaCola, making use of the unused space between the bottles.”

A question posed by Simon - “Why is it that you can get Coca-Cola wherever you go in the world, but you can't get life-saving medicines?” – gave the charity its name.

“The idea,” Simon says, “went viral.” Throughout 2009-10 they approached existing global child health organisations with the objective of them taking on ColaLife’s idea and network but found little interest. Then in June 2010, Simon and Jane gave up their jobs to focus on raising the funds necessary to test out their proposal themselves. In 2011 ColaLife was granted charitable status and, following successful fund-raising, in December 2011 they ceased to be volunteers. In 2019 the World Health Organisation (WHO) added copackaged ORS and zinc to its Essential Medicines List. By the end of 2020, sales of the kit reached 1.36million, which represents nearly 1.36million lives improved, with the Zambian government being the largest customer for the co-pack.

“Building an impact that lasts way beyond our

Now living in Coldwaltham, Simon tells me that he and Jane have carefully built the organisation’s guiding principles, the key one being that they do nothing that requires them to be a permanent part of the solution. The couple’s withdrawal from the organisation has been planned from the outset, so that, “Things will not collapse when we leave.” ColaLife also, “Respects and works with existing local organisations and within local systems, customs and procedures.” And, “Working in partnership, around an agreed mission not around us or a pot of money. This helps the partnership survive without us and deal with blips in funding.” Interestingly, the principles suppress the brand itself, as Simon says, “Our presence is only temporary. Parents in Zambia have never heard of ColaLife.” The Commercial format of the anti-diarrhoea kit is branded as Kit Yamoyo (Kit of Life) and there is a governmentbranded version too.

Established a high-level engagement with the Coca-Cola Company

As the initial idea behind CoalLife was to codistribute a pack containing ORS and Zinc, using the unused space – the spaces between the bottles - in Coca-Cola crates, establishing highlevel engagement with the Coca-Cola Company

Simon Berry OBE

was imperative. Through this process the organisation learnt how, “Coca-Cola gets their products everywhere. Put simply: they design aspirational products and then market them directly to consumers; they then put their products into the distribution chain at a price that enables everyone involved to make a profit while at the same time ensuring that the product has a retail price that is affordable.”

Simon applied these same principles to an antidiarrhoea kit. “Although our initial focus was on the private sector, the Zambian government took on the product and now distributes it free at health clinics as well.” He also emphasises that, “The Coca-Cola Company’s involvement was during the pre-trial phase and was advisory; they never asked for anything in return, and we did not receive funding from Coca-Cola.”

Extending global reach

After the scale-up in Zambia, Simon says, “We looked at how we might have a global impact and decided this would be best achieved by changing the WHO guidelines for diarrhoea treatment. As always, we worked through other organisations and in partnership to achieve this. Since 2019, in response to our application, the

WHO now recommends that ORS and Zinc are co-packaged for the treatment of diarrhoea in children. In 2021 we co-founded the ORS and Zinc Co-pack Alliance (ORSZCA) to accelerate the uptake of this new recommendation by national governments.”

A husband-and-wife team

Simon tells me that for the trial and scale-up in Zambia, ColaLife received ‘project funding,’ i e funding directed to a specific project but that the organisation now benefits from ‘Strategic funding,’ which allows funds to be used in a way that the organisation feels most useful – within

Kit Yamoyo (Kit of Life) promotion & Zambian children

agreed parameters. “This Strategic funding,” granted from the private, Isenberg Family Charitable Trust, “Has,” Simon says, “been absolutely crucial to our success.”

In terms of staffing, the charity is just Simon and Jane. “There are no additional staff and never have been.” Although ColaLife does use volunteers, who, in the past, have helped with product design, graphic design and data visualisation.

“Currently,” Simon says, “we are looking for a data analyst to help us with two more papers aimed at the academic press.” In terms of governance the organisation has a volunteer board that currently has five members.

Thousands of people have contributed to

ColaLife

In recognition of his work, Simon was awarded an OBE in the 2023 new Year’s Honours List for Services to Global Child Health. However, when I congratulate him on his achievement, Simon is keen emphasis that ColalIfe’s impact is not just down to one man.

“ColaLife has won many awards over the years including ‘Product Design of the Year’ in 2013 and the ‘GSK / Save the Children Healthcare Innovation Award’ in 2015. These help enormously with profile and credibility. The 2015

award came with £300,000 which enabled us to leverage the additional funding we needed for the scale-up in Zambia.

“Awards bestowed on me personally I am hugely grateful for but are a bit more problematic. Thousands of people have contributed to the impact that ColaLife has had, it’s not just been down to me.” Amongst those contributors is Jane Berry, who Simon says, should have a fifty percent share in his OBE.

A charity that has achieved what it set out to achieve …

ColaLife has faced many challenges over the years, “But nothing that we’ve not been able to overcome.” Simon acknowledges that funding is always an issue with charities but that ColaLife has mitigated this by keeping small, agile and sharply focused on a single issue. Plus it has never had premises to maintain. At the end of this year ColaLife will close down gracefully having achieved what it set out to achieve (and a lot more).”

Contacts: Colalife, c/o 111-117 Lancaster Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 1QT. Please email: act@colalife.org

www.colalife.org

The Story of Guitar Heroes

A celebration of influential guitarists throughout the years

The popular music of famous guitarists

One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.

Featuring talented world-class musicians and state-of-the-art video projection, the show journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era.

Renowned for its versatile musicianship, The Story of Guitar Heroes recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with accuracy, utilising no less than 30 different authentic guitars.

Chilli chia nachos

Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more!

The Story of Guitar Heroes comes to The Hawth in Crawley on the 13th September 2023.

www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whatson/the-story-of-guitar-heroes

Win a pair of tickets to The Story of Guitar Heroes

To enter answer the following question:

Q: How many different authentic guitars does the show utilise?

a) 40 b) 50 c) 30

Send your answer and contact details to: The Story of Guitar Heroes Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at:

www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st August 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

With Black Beans & homemade tomato salsa

Ingredients - Serves 4

• 135g Chia tortilla chips

• 150g Chilli marble, grated

• 2 tsp Carla’s piri piri seasoning

• 1 tsp Carla’s paprika seasoning

• 1 tin Mr Organics black beans, rinsed

• 1 avocado, diced

• 6 tbsp Tim’s Dairy natural Greek yogurt

For the Homemade Salsa, combine all the following ingredients and stir well.

• 300g Nutbourne cherry tomatoes, diced

• 2 tbsp Loft Pickles chilli jelly

• Juice from ½ a lime

Method

1. Heat oven to 180C fan. Arrange the tortilla chips over two-thirds of the baking tray, spoon most of the salsa on top of the tortillas and scatter over half of the cheese.

2. Mix the remaining salsa with the red pepper and beans, and tip onto the empty third of the

tray. Scatter over the rest of the cheese and sprinkle the nachos and beans with the paprika and piri piri evenly. Bake for 1015 mins or until the cheese has melted. Scatter the avocado over the beans and add dollops of the yogurt to serve.

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Breaking barriers with open-plan living

By Nick Roberts RMR Group

Picture this, you're coming back home from a long day's work, pushing the door open, expecting the usual maze of partitioned rooms, low light, and shadows. But, today, it's different. Today, you walk into a stunning, expansive, and brilliantly lit space that simply takes your breath away. Welcome to the transformative power of open-plan designs.

Historically homeowners have been drawn to the segregated comfort of room-based living. However, over recent years, the rise of the openplan design, a concept that is redefining homes, creating a new harmony between architecture, light, and space.

You see, walls aren't just physical barriers,

This removal of partitions allows the home to breathe, to grow, and to adapt to the rhythm of life that is uniquely yours.

At the end of the day, an open-plan design isn't just about tearing down walls, it's about creating a sanctuary that brings family closer together. It's about transforming a house into a home, and it can be easier than you might think.

There are plenty of experts, all of which are capable of carrying out the work. But the important thing is finding the right one for you, and that’s where the anxiety often kicks in!

Whilst the process is normally relatively simple, there are still quite a few moving parts – from structural calculations, obtaining planning permissions (if extending the property), carrying out the work, delivering the finishing quality you

Autumn Show & International Horse Trials

Ardingly - Sat 23rd & Sun 24th September 9am-5pm

Following last year’s success, the Autumn Show & Game Fair and the South of England International Horse Trials are back together in 2023 as one fantastic event.

Guests of all ages (and their canine companions) will enjoy this jam-packed autumnal outing. Throughout the weekend, there will be a variety of countryside sports, displays, and have-a-go activities, all aimed at celebrating the joys of rural life and equestrian pursuits.

Riders at the top of their profession will compete in the showjumping, dressage, and cross-country. Those looking to get involved in the action can try fly casting, archery, axe throwing, and other activities. Dog lovers will enjoy terrier racing, long dog and skilled gundog displays and exciting scurries in which their own dogs can participate!

There will be farm animals, falconry, a funfair, and much more for children to enjoy. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drink stalls and shopping opportunities.

Tickets are £13.05 for adults and £11.25 for senior citizens/students (inclusive of a 10% advance discount until 15.9.23). Under 16s go free (suggested donation £2 for children 5-15).

Tickets and more information: www.seas.org.uk

Win a family ticket to the Autumn Show on Sat 23/9

To enter answer the following question:

Q: Which dogs will be racing?

a) Terriers b) Labradors c) Greyhounds

Send your answer and contact details to: Autumn Show & International Horse Trials Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/ competitions Winner drawn after 31st August 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

We’ve been trusted by 100,000 customers to transform their home. It’s no wonder we’re the most recommended on Trust Pilot and Check-a-Trade, so you can rely on us when we say we are the UK’s number one! Our straightforward approach is backed by our trusted local engineers who are on-hand to guide you through the whole process.

snails and they first appeared on the planet 550 million years ago, equally at home in the tropics, desert or deep water.

The largest is the African snail with a record of 38cm long and the smallest is .8 of a millimetre.

Shelley has up to 14,000 little teeth that rasp bits of leaf off. They can take about a week to travel one kilometre, have a small lung to breath, and are deaf and almost blind despite their popping out eyes.

Their sexual habits are amazing. Hermaphrodite, they can circle each other for up to 6 -12 hours in a slime fest, and then when they are ready, they shoot love darts into each of their bodies. The mucus on the tip of the dart activates their spurm retaining systems to better aid conception. After

They have represented the Deadly Sin of Sloth in the past, and have been eaten in most cultures, even in Scotland during famines. Some cultures eat their eggs which are known as White Caviar. Shelley hates direct sunlight and their mucus trail, serving as a slimy path to slide on, works best at night when there is no sunlight to dry it up. They will often ride along another snail's slime path. During Winter they block the entrance to their little shell and hibernate underground. They live between 2-5 years but in captivity they can live up to 25 years!

A snail form Egypt lay dormant in a glass cabinet in the British Museum for over 100 years before it started moving again, living for a year and a half.

Yellow garden snail

Whilst we generally hate them, they are a vital source of food to toads, birds, beetles, mice and hedgehogs.

Every Garden Advice show has a snail question. Recently the RHS did a large experiment using all sorts of physical barriers and none were proven to be effective!

My friend recently picked off over 100 from amongst his vegetables, and did this every night for a week. By the 7th day he could hardly find any- so perhaps the best method is to manually remove them. However, if you are thinking of chucking them into your least favourite neighbour’s garden think again. In 2010 Mrs Brooke won the British Amateur Scientist of the Year award by painting snails with nail polish, then carrying them into a nearby woodland. Most eventually retuned, proving they have some kind of homing device. She suggests a 300 foot buffer zone would be effective! There are other methods of reducing the Shelleys of this world. The Soil Association approve Ferric phosphate though the RSPB

warns that it also includes other chemicals which aren’t good for worms.

There are the beer, yogurt and fruit traps, nematodes especially effective against slugs, or you could think about creating a lovely lettuce patch for them and so distracting them from the real vegetable patch.

Whatever your relationship with Shelley, they have lived on the Earth more than half billion years. That is something!

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• ASuperbselectionofHardyPerennialsandShrubsreadyforyoutobuyandplantnow!

Brown garden snail

August tasks

• Irregular watering can lead to problems such as blossom end rot in tomatoes, so make sure to water well during dry spells.

• Weeds compete with veg for water and act as hosts for pests and diseases, so remove regularly.

slightly, to prevent them discolouring from contact with the soil.

• Celery & carrots - continue earthing up and take care when thinning out any late-sown carrot seedlings to prevent the scent released attracting carrot fly females.

• Check veg regularly for aphids. Make sure you understand the different requirements and threats to your vegetables. Take the correct precautions and your vegetables should survive the hot and dry month of August!

Sussex Snippets

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Sussex Police Commissioner Katy Bourne has renewed the contract to support crime victims to Sussex charity Victim Support. The charity also covers specific provision for victims of hate crime, fraud and specialist support for children and young people.

A West Sussex firefighter team have completed the 100 miles South Downs Way by bike to raise more than £1,500 for the Fire Fighters Charity in memory of two former colleagues, Mark Butler and Simon Constable. You can donate at www.justgiving.com/sdw2023.

The Leader of West Sussex County Council, Cllr Paul Marshall, has joined other local government and construction industry leaders in calling on the government to review the introduction of a new infrastructure levy, which has been proposed in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. Cllr Marshall said: “The infrastructure levy is something I strongly oppose as the expected changes would mean that West Sussex County Council would no longer be a statutory consultee on future planning development in our county.” Shoreham Harbour is set to benefit from a grant of £300,000 to support climate change and biodiversity projects as part of the Joint Area Action Plan (JAAP) for Shoreham Harbour. The aim of the JAAP is to transform Shoreham Harbour into a vibrant, thriving waterfront destination providing new homes and jobs and by consolidating port activities in the Eastern Harbour Arm to ensure the Shoreham Port continues to play a vital role in the local economy. West Sussex Libraries have apps which can help you choose a range of travel themed magazines to help you get to know your summer holiday destinations; or if you are looking for something to enjoy in the sun they also have audio books available.

The annual Exceptional People in Care (EPIC) awards celebrated the achievements of children and young people in care in West Sussex. The tropical themed event featured prizes for categories like Young Person of the Year and was attended by over 450 children, carers and council staff. The next EPIC awards will be in July 2024

and the organisers are looking for sponsors. If interested email voice@westsussex.gov.uk

On Saturday 7 October charity Safe in Sussex is holding a sponsored abseiling event in partnership with West Sussex Mind. Participants will be given the chance to descend the chalk face of Peacehaven Cliffs, a lovely location with great views of the coastline. For further information email fundraising@safeinsussex.org.uk

The Low Carbon Across the South and East (LoCASE) programme has come to a close, having handed out £913,185 in grant funding to West Sussex businesses. Delivered in partnership with West Sussex County Council, LoCASE gave grants and support to help businesses become more energy efficient and lower their carbon footprint. 107 businesses - including here at Sussex Local - received grants, together investing a total of £2,694,464 in a range of energy efficiency upgrades, from LED floodlights to new energy-efficient kitchen equipment. An estimated 445 tonnes of carbon emissions will be saved as a result.

Local residents agree with Adur & Worthing Councils that proposed improvements by National Highways to the A27 between Worthing and Lancing will not address congestion issues in the area. The £20 million earmarked is far below the £320 million for the Arundel bypass, and public consultation showed over half of respondents felt the plans did not go far enough to reduce delays or improve reliability. The proposals included some road widening and changes to access points but with no funding yet for new cycling and pedestrian routes.

Friends, Families, and Travellers (FFT) is a national charity based in Sussex. They work to challenge discrimination, racism and inequality experienced by Gypsy, Roma, and Travelling people whilst helping people to understand their rights. The West Sussex Library Service also has a number of books, for adults and children alike, on the history and culture of these diverse communities. www.gypsy-traveller.org

Charity & Community News

New support hub for young people

A new support and advice hub for young people has launched. I-Rock Horsham District will provide a safe space for 14 to 25-year olds where they can access support from a trusted professional, without the need for a referral. The hub aims to help young people identify issues that might be affecting their emotional wellbeing and mental health and then signpost them to the appropriate support; whether that is emotional or practical. It will also other services to help with issues including relationships, money and benefits, family problems, bullying, housing, education and employment. The hub is run by NHS Sussex Partnership, alongside local authority and voluntary sector colleagues.

The services will be offered from Hurst Café, Hurst Road, which is run by local youth charity 4TheYouth, one of the partners of the i-Rock development. For further information search for i-rock at www.sussexcamhs.nhs.uk

Southwater Country Park survey results

The results of a recent visitor survey about facilities at Southwater Country Park were published by Horsham District Council. The overall feedback was very positive, with 82% rating their experience as good, very good or excellent. While many are satisfied with the current park facilities, toilets were highlighted as needing improvement - aesthetic upgrades to the Visitor Centre toilets will be done over the next two months, and the standalone toilet block will be replaced in 2024. Other suggestions included more toilets, areas for nature, and signage about flora and fauna. The dinosaur play area scored highly with no desire for more leisure facilities. As the park gets overcrowded in summer, the booking system for the paddling beach will return for the summer holidays to maintain a safe environment. Full results at www.horsham.gov.uk/yourscp

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Disability Cricket comes to Storrington

New disability cricket club joins flourishing village teams

Approved by the English Cricket Board

The England Cricket Board (ECB) has approved Storrington Cricket Club as only the third disability cricket club in West Sussex (along with Middleton and Eastergate).

The aim is to cater for a full range of physical and mental issues and to encompass all ages from kids to adults. Initially there will be outdoor sessions on a Friday evening at 6pm until September and these will run alongside the busy training sessions for the club’s many boys and girls teams.

Anyone interested in getting more information would be welcome to contact the lead coach Jason Clarke via the following email: jasonclarke84@hotmail.com or through the club website www.storringtoncricket.club

ECB Cricket Champion Club Programme

The ECB Cricket Champion Club Programme supports cricket clubs through guidance, resource and equipment, enabling them to welcome individuals with additional needs and varying abilities to support them to play, follow, officiate and volunteer.

Whatever your level of ability and cricket experience you will be assured a warm welcome at Storrington cricket club. Many parents and carers support Friday evening training and the clubhouse bar is open! www.storringtoncricket.club

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The perils of speeding

Fines of up to £2,500 and instant bans can be levied

Getting caught speeding can lead to fines, penalty points, speed awareness courses or even driving bans depending on the severity of the offence.

For minor offences, the police have 14 days to issue a Notice of Intended Prosecution.

Drivers may be offered a speed awareness course, which involves paying to attend a half-day session, instead of getting points on their licence. Whether this is offered depends on the police force.

More serious speeding offences over 10% plus 9mph of the speed limit rarely qualify for awareness courses. The minimum penalty is a £100 fine and 3-6 penalty points. Not responding to the police within 28 days can lead to the matter going to court. Very serious offences go straight to court, with fines up to £1,000 or £2,500 on

motorways. 12 points in 3 years leads to disqualification. Instant bans are only considered for significant speeding, like over 51mph in a 30 zone or 85mph in a 60 zone.

Bans range from 7-56 days but can be up to 120 days, after which driving tests may need to be retaken. Courts consider road conditions and consequences of lost licences. In summary, minor speeding may lead to awareness courses while serious speeding leads to large fines, points and potential driving bans. The courts do have some discretion around driving bans which could include factors such as if you were speeding for an emergency or if losing your licence could cost you your job.

A longer version of this article first appeared at www.rac.co.uk

Sussex Walks - August & Sept 2023

These are the “Heart Smart Walks” run by Chichester District Council. They must be pre-booked up to 7 days in advance, see below. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk. All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated. These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. Full programme of walks available on www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart

IMPORTANT: You must pre-book all walks on chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041

Tue 8th August – 11am – Midhurst Jubilee Walk & South Pond / 45 mins / 1.5 miles.

Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings along the way. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD

Fri 11th August – 10.30am – Cowdray River Rother and Easebourne / 3.5 hours / 7.5 miles

Pretty riverside walk with uphill sections. Please bring a snack for a short break. No dogs please.

Meet: Cowdray Cafe and Farm Shop car park Midhurst

Wed 16th August – 10.30am - Mill Road to Black Rabbit – Gentle Pace / 1.5 hours / 3.5 miles

Flat riverside walk, 1 stile. Mill Road car park to Offham, return via Black Rabbit.

Meet: Mill Road car park by the river in town centre (charge) BN18 9AA.

Wed 16th August – 10.30am - Slindon 2.5 hours / 5.5 miles.

A longer strenuous walk to the folly and through Slindon Woods, with some steep gradients.

Meet: National Trust Car Park at Park Lane, Slindon BN18 0QY

Mon 21th August – 10.30am – Chichester Canal 30 mins / 1 mile.

A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners.

Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT.

Wed 23rd August

10.30am

Eartham 2-2.5 hrs / 5.5 miles

A walk through Eartham Woods, coming back along Stane Street. No stiles.

Meet: Forestry Commission Car Park, Eartham

Thurs 24th August – 10.30am – Burton Mill 2 hours / 4.2 miles

Flat (50m ascent). Outstanding wetland and heath, plus and an extra loop to Shopham Bridge.

Meet: Burton Mill SU979181 (Nearby postcode GU28 0JR).

Wed 30th August – 10.30am – Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill 2 hrs 30 mins / 6 miles

Walking up through Houghton Forest and back along the South Downs Way with panoramic views in all directions. A fairly strenuous walk with two long uphill stretches.

Meet: Whiteways Car Park, BN18 9FD. New parking charges - pay by phone, card or cash.

Thurs 31st August – 10am – Onslow Arms, Loxwood 4.5-5 miles / 2 hours – Sorry no dogs.

A level walk, no stiles, can be muddy (mostly get roundable!). An easy walk.

Meet: in the car park behind the Onslow Arms

Fri 1st September – 10.30am – Chantry Hill and Tolmare Farm 3 hrs / 6.5 miles. An open hilly downland walk with wonderful views, can be muddy and slippery. No dogs please.

Meet: at Chantry Post car park

Fri 1st September – 10.30am - Tortington Common 2 hrs / 3.5 mile

Flat circular walk across Tortington Common and through surrounding woodlands.

Meet: Dalloway Road, Arundel. Nearest postcode BN18 9HW

Wed 6th Sept – 11am – Bosham Harbour & Village – Wheelchair Friendly 45 mins / 1.5 miles

Flat surface, no stiles. Circular walk through historic Old Bosham and along its scenic harbour front.

Meet: Bosham Car Park, PO18 8HZ, at the pedestrian area near Bosham Public Toilets.

Are you ever too old to strength train?

By Heather Smith, Nutritionist &

Personal Trainer

Age means a natural reduction of the amount of muscle on our bodies, which means a reduction in our strength too. Of course, this means a change to your figure, but more importantly less strength also means decreased motor control and balance – which means higher chances of falling. Strength training can reduce your risk of injury in general by maintaining and improving your strength and coordination.

Age impacts our brain too as brain function declines. After 40, our brain function declines by about 5% per decade, and accelerates once we hit about 70. While there are no definite numbers, it has been repeatedly shown that those who maintain their fitness see markedly less decline in brain function.

When you’re starting strength exercise, or you’re going back to it after a break; there are a few things to keep in mind (regardless of your age):

• Start light. Don’t let your mind convince you that “some is good, so more must be better”. Start easier than you think you should. Gain confidence and skill before making things harder.

• Keep the intensity low. It’s always better to do less and to do it consistently, than it is to go all out too quickly or too often and hurt yourself.

• Work on mobility. The older you are, the more likely you are to have some kind of injury or postural deficiency which makes some positions harder for you to achieve. Keep working on your mobility.

In summary; you are never too old to improve your strength – it is inactivity that we should be wary of!

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Back Pain & Leg Pain?

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“I had been sufering from severe hip and leg pain and was becoming less and less mobile. Afer only two weeks of treatment the pain has virtually gone and I am far more mobile and fexible. I would not hesitate to recommend BritChiro.” Jan W.

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Managing Stress

5 tips to reduce your stress levels

Stress is a natural body response designed to help us address challenges and threats in our lives. But too much stress is damaging. Learning to manage stress can make a big difference to our well-being.

1. Regular exercise is not only good for our physical health it also greatly benefits our mental wellbeing. There are many ways to be more active. The key thing is to find something you really enjoy!

2. Make space for relaxation. Give yourself dedicated time to engage in a calm promoting activities you enjoy. For some it will be having a bath or others it maybe doing a puzzle or drawing.

3. Increase joy and laughter in your life by making time for socialising and catching up with people that make you feel good. Try watching comedies more often maybe or playing light hearted games with your friends or children. We still all need to ensure we have play time whatever our age…

by Christine Tompolski

4. Choose nutritious foods. What we eat and drink can affect our health. Try to eat a balanced diet and to eat at regular intervals. Drink enough fluids and make sure to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables if you can.

5. Good quality sleep is essential for both our body and mind. To improve your sleep, review your sleep hygiene and create a “wind-down routine” that works for you. This may include spending a few minutes setting priorities for the next day at the end of the day, reading a novel or even listening to some calming music to help you relax before bed. Even the tiniest positive thing is a poke in the eye for stress.

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Katherine Jenkins with guest Russel Watson

Accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra - 10th Sep 23

the record books since signing to Universal Classics at the tender age of 22.

Jenkins is a firm favourite of the British royal family having been invited to sing 'God save the Queen' at Her Majesty's diamond jubilee, perform at The Queen’s Coronation concerts at Buckingham palace and at Her Majesty's 90th birthday celebrations at Windsor castle. www.wistonsummersounds.com

Win a pair of tickets to see

Katherine Jenkins

Katherine Jenkins OBE will be taking to the stage at the beautiful Wiston Estate Park in Steyning on Sunday 10th September 2023 with very special guest Russell Watson

Welsh Superstar Mezzo Soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE officially became the world’s most successful Classical singer after she was crowned ‘The Biggest Selling Classical Artist of the Century’ by Classic FM. She further cemented her title by gaining her 14th Number 1 Album - smashing

To enter answer the following question:

Q: How many number 1 albums has Katherine had?

a) 10 b) 12 c) 14

Send your answer and contact details to: Katherine Jenkins Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st August 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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