Storrington Museum - Rydon school exhibition

Exhibition from Rydon school & local Brownie group

A couple of pictures of the recent exhibition of photos from the Rydon School and local Brownie group archive when ex-pupils and Brownie members came along to identify people and dates. Many thanks to all for helping the Museum put names to faces. The Old School, School Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LL. www.storringtonmuseum.com

Charity & Community news from across the counties

Work starts soon in West Sussex on part of a new national coastal path which, when completed, will be the longest coastal trail in the world. A short section of the England Coast Path is open in Shoreham. Initial work on the next stretch - from East Head to Shoreham – is scheduled to start this month and is likely to take until Spring 2023 to complete. Search England Coast Path on www.westsussex.gov.uk. A date has now been confirmed for the full inquest of the Shoreham Airshow crash victims by West Sussex Coroner Penelope Schofield. The full inquest is planned to start on 30th November and last three weeks, and will be held at County Hall North (Parkside) in Horsham. Could you help support your local NHS this winter? Various hospitals across Sussex are looking for people to join as volunteer ward helpers as they make a real difference to the care provided especially over the winter months when staff are at their busiest. Most volunteering takes shifts last two to three hours. For more information call 01273 696011 ext 8388 or alternatively you can email SC-TR.Voluntary-Services@nhs.net West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has launched a free interactive Business Fire Safety Awareness Tool to help business owners understand their legal duties when keeping workplaces safe from fire. You can search for the tool on www.westsussex.gov.uk The Brighton Half Marathon Youth Races take place on Sunday 26 February 2023. The 1-mile event is aimed at youngsters of all abilities aged 7-17 years old Brighton-based charity Rockinghorse is the official charity partner for the Youth Races in 2023. Balancing the Score, Glyndebourne’s development scheme to support composers from underrepresented backgrounds, is now open for applications. This part-time residency will start in February 2023 and last for three years. The successful candidates will receive an annual bursary of £1,000 to cover expenses and time spent at Glyndebourne and also have the opportunity to apply to a Research & Development fund to create works during the period of the residency. www.glyndebourne.com. The South Downs National Park Trust has given 11 grants this year to create new wildflower oases at farms, community fields, recreation grounds and road verges. It comes after eight projects received funding last year and have now blossomed into beautiful areas for bees and butterflies to flourish. Early reports show biodiversity has increased significantly in the new wildflower patches. A new campaign ‘A Life Less Ordinary’ has launched to find parents for the children waiting longest to be adopted. These include children aged five or over, children with additional and/or complex needs, brother and sister groups, and those from an ethnic minority background. The campaign showcases the many life-changing benefits of adopting these children, highlighting that while some children may be ‘harder to place’, they are not ‘harder to love’. To find out more visit www.adoptionsoutheast.org.uk or call 0300 330 9470 or search for the campaign video on YouTube. Shoreham Wordfest which celebrates local creativity and attracts high-profile authors takes place from 3rd -16th October. Amongst others, there will be appearances from former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and BBC newsreader Clive Myrie amongst many others across various events from poetry readings to an Environment Day and a whole day dedicated to the art of writing crime fiction, attended by Kate Mosse. Tickets www.shorehamwordfest.co.uk CAGNE, the umbrella aviation community and environment group for Sussex, Surrey and Kent, is holding a free online Q&A session with the Gatwick Head of Airspace Strategy and Engagement, Andy Sinclair. Items to be discussed will be the impact of night flights. as well as low flying arrivals, loud departures, and the introduction of concentrated flight paths. Thursday 13th October at 7.30pm. Register at www.cagne.org. Stories to info@sussexlocal.net

Can volunteering really improve your mental health and employability? It is no secret that volunteering your time and energy benefits the chosen organisation, association or group enormously, but did you know that volunteering will also boost your mental health and make you more appealing to potential employers? Amy Henkel, a Beaver Scout leader from Sussex explains how the simple act of volunteering at her son’s Beavers group provided her with a new lease of life after the struggles she experienced during the Covid pandemic. A study published in the international peerreviewed Journal of Happiness Studies found that people who volunteered were actually more satisfied with their lives versus those who didn’t volunteer. Those who reported volunteering at least once a month experienced improved mental health benefits. “I can personally vouch for this” says Amy. “I started the year incredibly stressed following the demands of home schooling while maintaining my career, but volunteering helped me find an outlet where fun and enjoyment were key.” Amy says that Scouting is very active and working with youngsters will definitely keep you fit both mentally and Beaver Scouts on a hike physically. “With Beavers starting at six years of age and Scouts going up to age 14 you can be assured that this is an active and ener- Jubilee camp getic volunteering opportunity. From hiking to pioneering, fire lighting to camping, astronomy to kayaking the breadth of scouting is only as narrow as your imagination!” Currently one of the Storrington Scouts groups may be forced to close, leaving 14 young people without a group. If you would like to discuss how you might help, please contact Stuart Coggan by email on stuartc@storringtonscouts.org.uk

Storrington Conservation Society News For our next work party on 1st October at 10am we return to the SSSI at Hurston Warren (by the golf course) to carry out conservation of the heathland. Gardening clothes suggested, other equipment provided. An important date is 29th October, when we have our AGM, talk and tea in the Village Hall, starting at 2pm. Guest speaker to be announced. All welcome. 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 www.storringtonconservation.org.uk Sandgate Singers look for more members Waitrose Defibrillator A new defibrillator that could help to save lives has been funded by and installed outside Waitrose Storrington. The fully automatic device is available 24/7 and has simple audio instructions for the public on its use in the event of someone falling into cardiac arrest. A number of Waitrose employees are also specially trained in its use. Clubs details West Chiltington Sunday Badminton Club: West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ. Weekly Sunday 11am-1pm. Contact Vivian Jones: 01798 813550 or email vmjones18@hotmail.c.uk Thakeham Table Tennis Club: Thakeham Village Hall RH20 3GP. Weekly Thursdays from 10:30am-12:30pm. Contact Andrew Blacklock: 07765 763350 or email andytttc@gmail.com www.thakehamtabletennis.co.uk Add your club to www.sussexlocal.net

Sandgate Singers are looking for new members. They meet every Monday evening during term time at Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP. No auditions are required and a friendly welcome is assured. The autumn term started on 12th September but new singers can start at any time. More details contact John Fisher: 01903 741256 or via email: johnandsylvi@btinternet.com www.sandgatesingers.com.