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More than £400,000 has been raised in one year so far to help find new spaces for nature in the South Downs National Park. The ReNature campaign is looking to create an extra 13,000 hectares of habitat where plants and animals can thrive. More at www.southdowns.enthuse.com/ HelpNatureReNature. The South Downs Way, the 100mile chalk path between Winchester and Eastbourne, celebrated its 50th birthday as a National Trail in July. For more information and to plan your visit go to www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/ trails/south-downs-way. Adur District Council has amended its procedures so that councillors can impose tighter restrictions on the felling of trees in major developments. The new approach will mean that planning committees can specify that trees are to remain in place by attaching specific conditions to new planning permissions. The Summer Reading Challenge is back at all 36 West Sussex Libraries. This year’s theme is Gadgeteers and aims to inspire children to see the science and innovation behind everyday objects, showing that reading and science is for everyone. Sign up by visiting your local library or you can register online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/src and look out for the secret code word! The service is entirely free. West Sussex charity 4Sight Vision Support has announced it will be running a Make a Will Fundraising Scheme in September. The charity, in conjunction with accountants Kreston Reeves, is inviting people to have their Wills or Lasting Powers of Attorney written (or Wills only, amended) for free, in return for a donation. Call 01243 828555, email fundraising@4sight.org.uk or alternatively visit www.4sight.org.uk.

Some West Sussex fire stations are holding open days where firefighters will be running a series of practical displays as well as being on hand to provide fire and road safety advice and answer any questions that people may have. The dates are : Crawley Fire Station 6th August; Haywards Heath Fire Station 27th August; Midhurst Fire Station 3rd September. The Weald & Downland Living Museum in Chichester has been named Sussex (c)Mischa Haller Family Attraction of the Year in the 2 0 2 2 M u d d y Stiletto awards. Home to over 50 historic buildings from across the Weald and Downland area the Museum’s collection represents almost a 1,000 years of rural life in South East England. The Museum has a packed programme of family fun planned throughout August. including outdoor theatre, nature trails, singing, puzzles, and crafts www.wealddown.co.uk The largest-ever local authority roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the UK was launched in June in West Sussex. Thousands of chargepoints will be installed on streets, in public sector car parks and on community facilities across the county within the next ten years. The infrastructure will be installed and maintained by the company Connected Kerb. RISE, Brighton & Hove’s domestic abuse charity, has announced its signature annual fundraising event, the 8k Undercliff Run for Women, is now open for registrations. The race is on Sunday 16th October, for more information and registration visit www.RISEuk.org.uk. Baptism, confirmation, marriage, death and burial records spanning 457 years of Sussex history are now available to search online at Ancestry. Access to Ancestry is free at The Keep and all libraries across East and West Sussex. The Keep is an archive centre and home to historic documents from East Sussex Record Office, Brighton and Hove City Council, and the University of Sussex. The public are welcome to visit to carry out research on family history or academic study, free of charge. www.thekeep.info.

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Six-a-side football group needs players If you fancy a friendly kickabout, a group which organises adult six-a-side football indoors at Storrington Leisure Centre is looking for new players. 8pm every Tuesday. £4 pwk. Email Chris Modder at chris.modder@icloud.com Probus Club visits Kew Gardens The Storrington and District Probus Club recently visited Kew Gardens, thanks to the organisational skill of one of our members Alan French. The weather was fine and the Palm House, which is the largest glass house in the world was full, of exotic plants and the outside was a splendid show of mauve and white Alliums. The Tree Top Walk was well worth the climb, to enjoy the view of miles of countryside an also to see the iconic buildings of the City of London and the Telecom Tower. The Kew Palace Guides were dresses in period costume which helped to set the scene for the history of George III and his family. A Probus club (the name is an amalgam

of “Professional” and “Business”) is a local association of retired and semi-retired professional and business people. More information email Cliff Palmer at cliffpalmer@outlook.com. Storrington Conservation Society news Our work party on 2nd July was at Dyke Farm, (C)Alexander Fox/Pixabay where we maintained the recently planted trees. This was followed by a summer picnic besides the beautiful lake. We next meet on 6th August again at Dyke Farm at 10am, where we will be cutting and raking hay in the meadows. This is a fun summer activity which takes us back to the techniques used in bygone times. Anyone wishing to join us will be warmly welcomed, gardening clothes recommended, other equipment provided. For information about this and our other activities, or on becoming a member, (no subscription is required, donations welcome) please get in touch with Chairman Mick Denness on 01903 745971, or see our website. www.storringtonconservation.org.uk. Community stories are free of charge. info@sussexlocal.net

Ashington Festival in on 20th August The Ashington Festival kicks off on 20th August with the Carnival which starts at 1.30pm, travelling through the village and arrives at the Recreation Ground around 2pm. Leading the Carnival

will be Ashington Carnival Princess 2022 Angela Collins (age 9) and her two Attendants Eleanor Durnan (age 5) and Ellie Willard (age 7) and her two Pageboys Toby Utting (age 5) and Finley Pearson (age 5). This year the organisers are hoping to get more streets and families involved in the procession, as well as village businesses.

The overall winners of the two groups - Best Float or Walking Group win £100; 2nd place £75 and 3rd place £50. The entry for the Carnival is open to outside the village as well. On the Recreation Ground there will be plenty to do and see. Many stalls selling cakes, crafts, plants etc. A car boot sale, a fun dog show kindly sponsored by Stuart & Jose Harrison, a classic car show, funfair rides, animals to pet, food vans and a licensed bar and Pimm’s tent. There will be a large raffle and a separate raffle to win the wheelbarrow of booze. In the Arena, back from the Isle of Wight, will be the Medina Band marching and playing popular music. Then The Dog and Duck Show, and finally Dangerous Steve has an act full of sensational stunts, dancers and gymnastics. As evening draws on old favourites Creative Covers will be playing music through the decades ; then welcome to Ashington for the first time is “Marc as Robbie Williams” followed by a fantastic firework display at 10pm, then finally a disco to keep everyone dancing the night away! Storrington Film Nights are back The Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District, are pleased to announce that the New Season of the popular Film Nights will recommence on September 14th. The first film, on Wednesday 14th September will be “The Duke”, starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren. In 1961, Kempton Burton, a 60 year old taxi driver, steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellingon from the National Gallery in London. The October film, on Wed 12th, will be “Belfast”, starring Judi Hill. This is the Oscar winning film directed by Kenneth Brannagh. The showing commences at 7.30pm, at Sullington Village Hall Thakeham Road, RH20 3PP. All Government Covid guidance will be observed. Tickets £5 from The Card Shop , Storrington. Anyone requiring transport should contact John Ollerton 07523 322554. For further information please contact Ken Collins 01903 740745. All future showings are listed in our What’s On guide every month and on our website www.sussexlocal.net. A new youth choir is starting in Storrington A choir aimed initially at children aged 9 to 11 is being established by Trinity Methodist Church. It will not be a conventional church choir, rather one which is aimed at the community with no requirement for regular Sunday attendance. Membership will be open to all regardless of singing ability. It is planned to launch with a performance of an abridged version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in December. Rehearsals commence on Tuesday 13th September at 4.45 – 5.45pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Storrington RH20 3NG. More information from Robert Gamble (robertgamblerc@gmail.com).