Sussex Local Storrington May 16

May 2016

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ART FOR HEALTH

LOCAL NEWS

The benefits of getting creative

Local Parish Council & Community

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

GARDENING Apples trees & more

WHAT’S ON May events Storrington Duck Race

PLUS Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Gardening, Local History, Local Groups & News, Charity, Business Directory

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May 2016 Cover Photo Storrington Duck Race

by Jane Cooper

Welcome...

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

We’re delighted to once again be offering a chance to win tickets for the Sussex Country Show at Parham on page 15, 15 and also Amberley Museum family membership, membership see page 40.

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

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

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

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On page 16 we have a real treat for fans of eighties music. Tom Bailey, Bailey lead singer of the chart topping band the Thompson Twins is appearing in concert at the Concord 2 in Brighton in June, June and we have a pair of tickets to give away in a prize competition. Plenty of time to enter so we hope to hear from you soon!

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Tuesday May 3rd

The Bohem Ragtime Jazzband, 8 piece band from Hungary -Ragtime and early Jazz Tuesday May 31st

Rico’s Hot Rhythm Boys, includes our favourite musicians Tuesday July 5th

Bill Phelan’s Muscrat Ramblers playing popular tunes from the golden age of Trad Jazz

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

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

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

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22 Charity & Community School Marks World Book Day Pupils from Storrington First School took part in World Book Day recently; listening to and telling stories on the impressive new Story Telling Chairs, donated to the school by Friends of Storrington School (FOSS).

Storrington First School, 01903 742047

Storrington Business Club Manley's Hill roundabout: The petition to ban large trucks turning between Manley's Hill and School Hill has gathered 500 signatories to date. The meeting discussed the process for submitting the

SUSSEX LOCAL petition, it may not be possible to raise a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) as planned, and, apparently, some West Sussex County Council (WSCC) officers are advising against the proposal in the petition, although their reasons are not clear.

The Parish Council has organised a feasibility study to introduce advisory signage on approach roads about appropriate routes for HGVs, which has raised concerns that this may relieve the pressure on WSCC. Deploying the petition will be considered at the next meeting.

The petition is on the Storrington website and Facebook page – storrington.org.uk, facebook.com/storrington.info.

It was reported that the Piazza Italia X, X in March, drew a big crowd, although there has been no feedback about the success of the local business stalls. The Italian Market, Market also in March, reported a higher footfall than for previous visits, and another market is scheduled for 24th September.

September It has been suggested that a leaflet listing town retailers should be distributed at each market/ event, either by the stallholders or from a stall added for that purpose. The aim being to attract more business to permanent retailers during events – options are to be discussed.

Any Other Business: The Consultation on Horsham District Council Economic Strategy – the Horsham District Business Survey questionnaire (and reminder) has been sent out to Storrington Business Club circulation list. Southern Water will attend the next meeting to discuss Fat Oil & Grease (FOG) waste treatment. treatment The local NHS group is looking for businesses to sponsor awards for NHS who have performed above and beyond the call of duty – the request is to be forwarded to SBBC’s circulation list. storringtonbbc@gmail.com

Storrington Conservation Society SCS’ next project is clearance of the banks and stream, ready for the annual Duck Race on 8th May, meeting in the library car park at 10am on Saturday 7th May. Details of the Thursday work party on 19th May can be found on the website – volunteers appreciated.

On 12th May, the group will visit Norfolk Estate South Downs Sites, with a free, guided tractor tour to view conservation activities on the estate.

Booking essential.

Contact: Mick Denness, 01903 745971, www.storringtonconservation.org.uk

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Reader Letter - Police News Dear Editor Re: Sussex Police News (April Edition).

I dare say you have had plenty of feedback about this article, even from Sussex Police.

Please note that the exhortation to inform Operation Crackdown if a vehicle “driving anti-socially” is seen without a tax disc is hardly compatible with the DVLA’s withdrawal of the tax disc last year. I presume the intention was to suggest that the tax validity be checked over the Internet on DVLA’s free checking service (if one happened to own a Smartphone)? I note that no comment is made about vehicle tax on Operation Crackdown’s website.

That apart, I suspect that requesting the reporter to give the model, or even the make, of an offending vehicle could prove misleading especially when dealing with commercial vehicles.

R Snook, by email

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Charity & Community 23 Community Minibus Celebrates 40 Years Registered charity, the Community M i n i b u s Association (West Sussex), has been providing door-to-door transport services since early 1976 and celebrates 40 years of volunteer activity this month. The service is run entirely by volunteers - in varying roles such as drivers, passenger escorts, booking staff, fleet managers, divisional organisers and others who ensure the day-to-day co-ordination of the service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creativity4Wellbeing

Richard Potter

Helping discover the benefits of creativity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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30 Charity Profile are instructions they often seem over complicated and likely to put people off. I think that people (understandably) want to protect their knowledge and art but I want open things up and make creativity/art freely available.”

With this in mind, Richard has made the website as user friendly as possible, with instructions that he hopes are as clear as possible. His objective for the website is to encourage people to discover purposeful activity, self-esteem and activity as part of a group. His hope is that the website will, “take the fear out of creativity and make it simple for people to make use of,” to enable people to lose any preconceived beliefs that art might be ‘this’ or ‘that’ or might be the domain of an art elite. He goes onto to explain that, “I’ve chosen the “Wellbeing” theme as I’m not an ‘art therapist’ and because (that) label might be a barrier to some. I also think that art is for us all and not just for ‘artists’ and art critics and those receiving therapy.”

Creativity4Wellbeing is entirely self-funded by its creator, and Richard is keen to raise awareness and promote the website, which he hopes will evolve and generate events where he can talk about the benefits – he is booked to give a talk to the Eastbourne and District Green Party in May – and organise workshops. He already facilitates a Thursday afternoon workshop at the Towner Gallery (AiM) in Eastbourne and is considering organising a conference next year to raise awareness. Richard is also interested in developing creative activities to help refugees and personnel in the armed forces, who may be suffering with Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and as a means to help alleviate the suffering of those with mental health needs.

Richard also feels that it is important to think globally when helping others, and he encourages people who have benefited from his website to consider making a donation to charity TaskBrasil, which helps the street children of Brasil. He has hopes of visiting the charity at some point in the future to “spend time using the site creatively for them.”

It is still early days, but Richard says that he has

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One message in particular has, in Richard’s own words, “made the whole venture worthwhile.”

Richard received a message from a woman whose husband had recently passed away, leaving behind his wife and their six year old son: “She Example of messaged me with heartfelt East Asian ink thanks for the website wash painting because it has enabled her and her son to use these activities to work through the grieving process.”

With regard to user-friendliness the website has a number of dropdown menus that take you straight into a variety of activities designed to inspire and invite people to participate. Activities range from simple projects, such as finger and hand painting, through using cut outs, papier-mâché or paper casting, and moving onto photography and 3D artwork – all of which could be used effectively by

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Throughout the website are links explaining ideas, s u c h a s Mindfulness, and there are lots of ideas contributed Example of 3d Gargoyle artwork by other artists and art makers. Many of the activities require very little more than items you might have around the house, or garden, already or than can be picked up cheaply from a stationers. Even the section on photography requires no more specialist equipment than a camera phone. Illustrated throughout with colourful images, to inspire even the most reticent, the site offers ideas to appeal to all tastes and abilities. Within the 3-D tab, there is also a section on using found items creatively.

Everyone must benefit from a “staring out of the window” moment, that downtime from whatever is next on the agenda. Being a devotee of the aforementioned dot-to-dot books I can vouch for the therapeutic qualities of using that downtime in

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a more creative way – whether something as simple as doodling for ten minutes, or creating a manadala (take a look at the website: 2D projects/ Activities II) – and Creativity4Wellbeing offers a range of ideas that are bound to appeal to anyone wishing to explore self expression through creativity.

Creativity4Wellbeing: www.creativity4wellbeing.com/ Twitter: @richardkpotter www.richardkpotter.wix.com/richard or follow on Facebook and Pinterest.

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens

Is your garden without the Queen of all Trees –The Apple?

Apple trees are the very heart of a garden. The Romans started the first cultivars from wild apple trees then took them wherever they went.

There are now over 7,000 cultivars! They herald the beginning of Spring with their gorgeous pretty blossom, they create a lazy puddle of shade in Summer and they herald the beginning of Autumn with their red bubals of sweetness, staving of any fears we might have of impending winter. Yet during the Winter they undergo a complete transformation, turning from pretty maidens into lichen bearded, warty crones!

But every garden needs one –they are friends to wildlife and give the garden a romance and timelessness.

Designing an Orchard or planting your single Apple Whether you are designing an orchard or just need to select a couple of fruit trees for an empty corner of your garden similar garden design principles apply.

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countryside check how many companion apple trees you will need to make sure pollination happens.

Drainage - A slight slope is preferable as apples hate waterlogged soil- if you are in heavy clay you need to prepare the planting hole with as much organic matter as you can. In the long term the trees might still struggle. If you are desperate use drainage pipe under your tree with the pipes going to an outlet somewhere else in the garden.

Size and Type - There are many dwarf apples now that are just a few foot high that can be grown in pots. Or you can go for column shaped trees such as Ballerina if you have a tight space. There also are Family apples that can have three different varities of apples on the one small tree. Whatever you buy check what rootstock it is grown on- as they can get 30 foot high!

Soil - Even though you can get alkaline tolerant apples they like a slightly acid soil best.

Wind - Wind can play havoc with the formation of the trees structure as well as deter the pollinating insects as it whips around the branches so try to create a hedge or windbreak to protect your new tree- and use sturdy stakes. On some rootstocks they need stakes for the whole of their lives.

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Lastly check for disease resistant varieties.

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Wakehurt Place near Ardingly Wonderful Rhododendron displays and a great varied garden and stately home.

There is a children’s Activity weekend 28th -30th May which includes den building and storytelling.

10am-6pm £12.50, children under 17 free, plus free to all National Trust members Andrew Staib 07880 742977 www.gloriousgardenssussex.co.uk

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Storrington Past Pictures Joe Greenfield was blacksmith, farrier and woodsman at Parham in the early twentieth century.

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Amberley Traditional Crafts Weekend 28th - 30th May Win an Amberley Museum annual family membership Many people are now reverting back to traditional crafts, both as a way of making a living, as a second top up income, or just as 'hobbyists'. Whichever category they come into there is usually a great passion involved, those involved are more than happy to chat about how and why they started, and you can often find where stones, wood and other materials are sourced from, with much of it being local to Sussex.

Below are details of some of the crafts on display at the Traditional crafts weekend (sponsored by Covers and Seymour and Lisle Ltd) taking place on Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and Monday 30th May. You can take a ride around the site for free on the historic bus or narrow gauge steam railway.

Bodgers & Woodturners - The Sussex Bodgers produced stool legs for milking stools as dairy farming played a large part in the local landscape.

These along with wooden bowls were farm produced using green wood (wood that has just been cut down). The Amberley Bodgers still use the traditional methods and the woodturning has now been taken to a new level with electric lathes producing finer artistic ware, usually using seasoned wood. Both the Bodgers and Woodturners are resident craftsmen at Amberley Besom brooms - Traditional Birch or Heather twigs made into a head and attached to a handle usually hazel.

Walking stick maker - Every farmer and shepherd would craft one from local hedgerows.

Jewellery - Originally stones were threaded onto gut or vine and worn around the neck - Sussex has a long beach where stones were collected Spinning & Knitting - Using the abundance of Southdown sheep fleeces after spinning into wool it was knitted into jumpers or woven.

Bricks - Wealden clay much sought after for high strength engineering bricks. Dew ponds were formed where clay was dug and made and fired into bricks, quite often you will find a dew pond very close to a brick bridge, saving transport.

Smithing - The art of forming metal into useable items by heating and the hammering into shape. Every village and hamlet had one, horse shoes, fire pokers, spades and forks, farm equipment. The better ones made edge tools, billhooks, scythes, hooks.

Lace - One of the oldest forms of garment enhancement, collars and bodice's on dresses, wedding dresses, doilies for covering water jugs, dressing table items. The bobbins are mostly turned wood now with ivory and bone being used in the past, some were whittled with knives.

Quilting - Originally small pieces of fabric were sewn together mostly old clothes, made into bed coverings.

Pottery - Goes back almost to the beginning, rough shaped wet clay pots formed and bakedResident tradesman Tree work - was manually done with axes and 2 handled saws made by the local blacksmith and bodgers. This work is now done by chainsaws and rotovators have replaced spades and forks which were also made by these local craftsmen.

Much of what is bought from crafts people will generally outlive commercially produced items and often become passed down heirlooms.

For the chance to visit the Traditional Crafts weekend for free enter our competition below to win an Annual Family Pass worth ÂŁ67!

Win family annual membership Q What are Besom brooms handles usually made from?

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Clear Appeal Windows, doors & conservatories For many people the words "double glazing" evoke images of over enthusiastic salesmen. Thankfully nowadays reputable companies tend to adopt a more customer-focused approach.

Brian Attwater has over 30 years experience in windows and home improvements. Brian has been in business since 2008 with his son Mark (pictured above) and told us that he believes the future growth of the company depends upon dedicated customer service. In his opinion an open and honest approach is of prime importance both at the quotation stage and during fitting.

He described the company’s wide range of windows, doors and conservatories with designs and colours selected to satisfy the most discerning client. He particularly praised the Kommerling Valentis Curve PVC-U windows and the bi-fold scenic patio doors.

Brian is happy to offer a quotation by phone or via the website and offers a follow up survey to ensure there are no hidden extras. Tel 01903 765 506 or visit www.attwaterhomeimprovements.co.uk

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

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

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

Contact 01798 875205 www.millerredshaw.com

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

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

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

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Storrington & Sullington Parish Council Reported by Parish Council Chair Anna Worthington-Leese We are working very closely with Horsham District Neighbourhood Plans Council, the South Downs National Park Authority Examiner’s Report. and other key stakeholders to respond to the ExThe Neighbourhood Plan Examiner’s Report was received on 24th March and unfortunately, he concluded that the Neighbourhood Plan is not ready for Referendum in its current form.

Whilst this is obviously disappointing news, the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group notes that the Examiner is broadly supportive of the majority of policies in the Plan. He does however require further clarification of some of the wording and additional evidence in respect of some of the sites selected for development. Two of these are currently subjects of the Planning and Appeal process and it is likely that these will be resolved prior to the revised Plan being resubmitted for examination. The Examiner has also raised concerns about the evidence base for the list of Local Green Spaces. All of this evidence is in our possession and we now need to put it in a satisfactory format and include it with the plan.

aminer’s concerns and produce a Neighbourhood Plan that satisfies him. Although the delay is frustrating we firmly believe that the end result will be an extremely robust plan that will be able to withstand the ever-increasing numbers of legal challenges that developers are mounting against Neighbourhood Plans. We are hoping that this work will be completed by the autumn to allow a referendum to take place.

We would like to thank all those who have been involved in the process to produce the Plan so far and hope that the public will continue to support us in our endeavours.

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Piazza Italia District Tour

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01903 873924 www.simplynailsfindon.co.uk There was a great turnout for this event on Sunday 13th March where a convoy of Supercars arrived at the North Street Car Park. A local market and a display of classic cars was held to coincide with the event and the Parish Council would like to thank the Storrington And District Classic and Sportscar Enthusiasts (SADCASE) for their support and involvement on the day. We look forward to the SADCASE Summer Show taking place on the 31st July at the Recreation Ground at Hurston Lane. More details of this summer event will follow over the next couple of months.

Sussex PCC Elections Don’t forget to vote for the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner elections being held on 5th May 2016.

Meetings May 2016 Annual Parish Meeting - The Annual Meeting of the Parish will be taking place on Wednesday 4th May at 7pm in the Parish Hall. This is your chance to come along to find out what the Parish Council has been up to over the last 12 months and to raise any concerns or issues you may have.

Annual Parish Meeting - 4th May - 7pm Infrastructure, Communications and Environment Committee - 11th May - 7pm Recreation & Property Committee - 11th May - 8pm Planning & Development Committee - 12th May 7pm Annual Meeting of the Council - 25th May - 7pm French Market - 28th May 2016 - Old Mill Drive All meetings are held in the Chanctonbury Room, The Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP. Dates and times are subject to change so please refer to our website: www.storrington-pc.gov.uk

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Ashington Parish Council News Village Survey for Neighbourhood Plan You should all receive a Village Survey through your doors in April/May. This is a very general survey, giving you the opportunity to tell us what you like/dislike about Ashington and how you would like to see it develop in the coming years.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and let us know your thoughts as this will help us identify the big issues and those that are most popular. Using this information the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee and Focus Groups will then design a much more detailed Village Survey to get more information about the issues raised and more feedback from residents. At the end of this ‘community consultation’ process we will have a State of the Parish report detailing what Ashington is like as a place to live, residents wishes for the future and an idea of what our village needs for the future. Housing developers

will use this report to then promote their sites for development by proposing new homes and community projects to meet the needs identified in the State of the Parish report. Residents will have ample opportunity to consider any sites brought forward by Developers.

This is your opportunity to give us your thoughts so please get involved. If you sit back and do nothing now then it will be harder to get your views heard at a later stage.

London Road resurfacing Some of you may have noticed some white markings appearing along the London Road pavement recently.

This is because London Road is due to be resurfaced by WSCC Highways sometime this year and the white markings denote the re-lining needed after resurfacing. We have no dates yet. There is likely to be some disruption to village life for a few days/weeks. Check the Parish Council website regularly for more information www.ashingtonpc.org.uk

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Thakeham Parish Council news Abingworth construction Construction of the Abingworth housing development is now well underway. The focus of activity so far in phase 1 has been around the old soccer pitches, including a new access road onto the development from the Storrington Road.

Construction activities are expected to increase over the coming months and first new houses being completed in late 2016. There have been some early problems with construction traffic and footpaths which we hope we have now resolved with the builder but if you have any further concerns please do get in touch.

We hope you are finding your way to our new parish website (thakehamparish.co.uk) and Thakeham Parish Community Facebook page. We want to improve our communications within the parish on matters that are important to us all so please give these sites a visit; your feedback will be very welcome.

Neighbourhood Plan Thakeham Neighbourhood Plan has been passed to

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the inspector and we hope to know by June whether it is able to go to a referendum.

Precept increase Residents will have noticed an increase in the parish precept element of their 2016/17 Council tax bills. While still much the smallest element within the Council tax this does not mean we took the decision to raise our precept lightly. The parish council needs to meet increased expectations and responsibilities for community issues like planning, environment and communication, and has to absorb the impact of cuts at District and County levels in areas like the planning consultation process, and roads and footpaths. To support this we have changed our working group structure and increased the hours of our Clerk. We will aim to minimise future precept increases, while being mindful of the need to gear up to manage new assets including Village Hall, sports facilities and allotments.

Councillor vacancy We currently have a councillor vacancy; if you are interested, please contact us by email on: clerk@thakehampc.plus.com.

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