Sussex Local - Storrington - September 2018

September 2018

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Storrington - Ashington - Cootham - Sullington - Thakeham - Washington

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CARO EMERALD Exclusive interview plus tickets

WIN TICKETS! Caro Emerald & Horrible Histories

HISTORY

The Sanctuary

LOCAL NEWS

Charity, School, Community & Parish Council

GARDENS Bulbs

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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Puzzles Local news, Local groups & charity, Business Directory

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Welcome...

The children go back to school this month and, at the time of writing, the weather has already turned somewhat autumnal.

This month we have an exclusive interview with Dutch singer Caro Emerald. Caro’s hit record ’Back it Up’ shot her to stardom in 2009 and her debut album has sold over 1.3 million copies. You can also win tickets to see Caro in Brighton, see page 26.

We also have tickets to Horrible Histories ‘Terrible Tudors’ to give away, page 16.

Children will love all the gory details and the catchy cover songs help them learn the historical facts without even realising!

Our recipe is a Mediterranean family dish Moroccan Tagine, ideal for a September supper, see page 34.

As usual, we have news from the area’s Parish councils, starting on page 52. We are proud to promote the work of the local volunteers trying hard to improve their communities. We also have news from local schools see page 43. Other good causes are mentioned in our Charity & Community news pages starting on page 20.

This month’s history piece is on The Sanctuary at Storrington’s eastern boundary, see page 50.

Finally we are getting a great response to our new-look crossword, see page 32. It’s now very simple to enter online.

Until next month,

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “Be like a postage stamp.

Stick to a thing till you get there.”

- JOSH BILLINGS Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine. Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors.

The views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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...........................................................................What’s On ...................................WIN! Tickets to ‘Horrible Histories’ ........................................................................Local Walks .........................................................Charity & Community ...........................................................Health & Wellbeing ....................Caro Emerald exclusive interview + tickets .................................................................Prize Crossword .................................................................................Recipe ....................................................................In Your Garden ..............................................................................Property ............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page .....................................................................Local Schools .......................................................................Local History ..........................................................Parish Council News .............................................................Business Directory ...........................................................Index of Advertisers

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The Chardonnay Restaurant Washington, Old London Road, RH20 3BN Will be closed for business from the 9th September We would like to thank all of our customers who have supported us over the last 24 years.

A general sale will be held of all contents on

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October between 10am and 3pm For pre-enquiries of commercial equipment for sale please ring 01903 892271

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Tuesday October 2nd “The Pedigree Jazzband” With their show, A Tribute to Trad Jazz Tuesday November 2nd Kevin Grenfell’s Jazz Giants Great entertainment from a very popular band Tuesday December 4th Tony Waller’s Prohibition Jazz Music from the 20s to the 50s

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Making solid wood kitchens!

Cabinet Furniture Specialists Including bedroom, dining room, study furniture. Beautiful collections in oak and pine, or painted in the colour of your choice.

Crafted in our own workshops near South Bersted. Visit us for a bespoke, friendly, personal service.

South Bersted Business Park, Dickinson Place, PO22 9QU

01243 865010

www.cfsfurniture.co.uk

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Home is where the Heart is Can you imagine how you would feel if it was suggested that you leave your home and loved one and move to an “old people’s home”… Panic, anger, fear, betrayal are some words that come to mind.

When the time comes for residential specialist dementia care, it is ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! when the quality of life for both sufferer and carer can be improved.

Woodlands offers twenty-four hour professional care with the majority of staff having the equivalent of NVQ 3 and 4 with continuous updated courses provided. Families are able to take their loved one out or enjoy home made tea and cake in a relaxed atmosphere within the home daily or when ever is possible for them. This allows for quality social time, and families know that the personal, nutritional and complex care needs of their loved ones are being provided for every hour of the day.

There is however one fact that is not frequently admitted. This is… that the earlier this move takes place, the better the result for the resident as they are able to cope with the changes to their lifestyle. No-one wants to make this sad decision, and in reality the temptation is to wait and “see how it goes”. Unfortunately, what so often happens is a catastrophe! A fall, midnight walk, not to mention all the little things that can play havoc with Dementia - lack of nutrition, hydration, cleanliness leading to infections and indeed the appearance that the actual Dementia is worse than it is!

Why would we want minimum care at home, instead of the continuously caring atmosphere where a sufferer of Dementia is protected from all of the fear, indignity and complete isolation they experience most of the time. Come and visit Woodlands and see the difference professional family care could make for your loved one.

We have a saying at Woodlands, “Enable a person to be the best they can be!”

For further information and to visit Woodlands House contact me Oonagh Cacioppo Manager/ Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903725458 or 07815762623

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Win a family ticket to Terrible Tudors!

Educational fun on Thursday 13 September at 7pm We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

Horrible Histories is simultaneously running another show: Awful Egyptians. In this show you’ll discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in!

Horrible Histories is at The Capitol Horsham from 13th - 16th September. Call the Box Office on 01403 750220 or you can book online at www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Win tickets to Terrible Tudors To enter the competition answer the question below: So it’s time to prepare yourselves for an amazing show with Horrible Histories, live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this astounding show at The Capitol Horsham is guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

Hear the legends (and the lies!) about the Terrible Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary

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How many wives did Henry VIII have? a) 1

b) 6

c) 9

Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Terrible Tudors Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 10th September 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - September All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Sat 1

10:00am Hareswith 3.9 miles 1.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at Storrington Rec Ground car park, Storrington, RH20 4BG. Explore unspoilt fields and meadows Mick 01903 745971 Sun 2 10:00am Figure of Eight 5 miles 2.25 hrs Level 3 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Includes wonderful views towards the North Downs and the coast Mick 01903 745971 Tue 4 9:30am Buchan Country Park 3 miles 1 hr Level 2 Meet in the car park off Horsham Road, RH11 9HQ, on the Crawley to Horsham side of the dual carriageway.

Largely wooded area with some open heathland Emmy 01403 255517 Fri 7 10:00am Shelley in Horsham Bike Ride 2.5 hrs A bike ride with information about the poet Shelley’s early experiences in Horsham and how it influenced his life Thea Bredie 07968 068392 Fri 7 10:00am Old Crawley 6 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Meet in car park behind Goffs Park House, RH11 8TL Brenda 07847 022288 Sat 8 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Downland Dog Walk 2 miles 75 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE Ann 01903 297553 Sun 9 2.30pm Horsham Heritage Guided Walks 2 miles 90 mins Level 2 Meet outside the Museum in the Causeway Jill 07780 701184 Wed 12 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-6 miles 3 hrs Level 3 For experienced walkers over difficult terrain Ron 07933 106663 Sat 15 2:00pm Storrington Riverside Walk 3.5 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in Storrington Rec Ground car park, Storrington, RH20 4BG. Explore Storrington's lovely Riverside Walk Mick 01903 745971 Sun 16 10:00am Washington to Steyning Circular 9 miles 3.5 hrs Level 3 Meet in Washington South Downs Way car park Mick 01903 745971 Mon 17 10:00am Leith Hill to Wotton waterfall 5.5 miles 2.25 hrs Level 3 Meet at Starveall Corner car park on the Leith Hill to Abinger Common road. See the waterfall in the Wotton Estate Graham 01403 733677 Fri 21 12:00pm Memory Walk - Horsham Park 1+ miles 30 or 60 mins Health Meet outside Conservatory Cafe in Horsham park for a gentle walk. Unite with us against dementia Horsham Rusty Brains 01403 213017 Sat 22 2:00pm Parham Glider Field 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park, RH20 4BG. Explore the country paths to Parham Glider Field Mick 01903 745971 Sun 30 10:00am North Stoke 7.4 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). This longer walks explores the South Downs above Amberley Mick 01903 745971

Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Sat 2 Sat 8 Wed 19 Sun 23

10:00am Amberley 8 miles Meet near Amberley school, just off the B2139 10:30am Lancing Ring 6.5 miles Meet Lancing Ring CP, top of Mill Road, North Lancing 9:45am Cowdray Park 5.5 miles Meet at Benbow Pond car park, on A272 Petworth to Midhurst 10:30am Slindon 7 miles Meet Dukes Road car park, Slindon Woods

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Sussex Snippets Surgeons from St Richard’s Hospital, Worthing Hospital and West Sussex Urology LLP are taking on a gruelling 100 mile bike ride in a bid to raise £80,000. This will provide new equipment to improve diagnosis of urological cancers and other specialist urological conditions. The NHS colleagues will join 15,000 cyclists on 23 September at the world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester for the start of the first ever Vélo South, a major new sporting event for the UK. Donate at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ wsulyh. There will be road closures on 23rd September, during Vélo South. You can see which roads will be affected at www.velosouth.com For a second year significant improvements have been made by West Sussex primary school children who took their Key Stage 2 SATs in May this year.

Provisional results show that 61.3% of the county’s 11-year-olds met or exceeded the expected standard in the combined three areas: reading, writing and maths (RWM) - a rise of 6.3%. Richard Burrett, West Sussex Council Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “The improvement at KS2 in all three subjects is especially pleasing. In fact West Sussex is improving at a faster rate when compared with the national average."

New Leisure Centre

Opening soon

The construction of The Bridge Leisure Centre, Horsham District Council’s new £12 million sport and leisure centre in Broadbridge Heath, is now nearing completion and will be open soon.

Replacing the existing Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, this state of the art attractive new venue offers a vibrant, multi-purpose hub of sporting and leisure activities including a 70+ station gym, six indoor and five outdoor sports halls, an athletics track, three studios, a special sensory room, a meeting room, café and a wide range of junior activities.

The Bridge Leisure Centre will also include a thrilling new indoor climbing experience known as Clip ’n Climb. Prepare to experience action packed, adrenaline-fuelled fun whilst testing your agility, confidence, balance and problem solving skills at heights of up to 7.5 meters!

All services at the current Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre will continue as normal until the new centre opens under the operator Places Leisure.

Contact Places Leisure to sign up to receive the latest updates and special offers for The Bridge Leisure Centre: www.pfpleisure-forms.org. For more info call 01403 211311 or visit www.thebridgeleisurecentre.co.uk

SUSSEX LOCAL West Sussex Council have jointly commissioned an innovative pilot to enhance the whole-family approach to supporting and protecting victims of domestic abuse.

The partnership will focus on; support for people who are still in their relationship; support for children and young people, and support for survivors. West Sussex is one of only two areas in the country to conduct this pilot.

Anyone who needs or is aware of someone needing support for domestic abuse across West Sussex should ring 07834 968 539 or 033 022 28181 or email DomesticAbuseServicesCentral@westsussex.gov.uk On Saturday 6 October, Sophie's Wish is throwing a Fundraising Dinner Dance at the Europa Gatwick Hotel.

Sophie passed away following a courageous battle against cancer when she was eleven years old.

Sophie's wish was to buy a holiday home on the Isle of Wight for use by children battling cancer and their families. Sophie’s parents know that is impossible to plan holidays when you have a poorly child and the holiday home will give others the opportunity to enjoy a much needed break, whilst having the care and support they need. For more information and to donate see virginmoneygiving.com/someonespecial/sophiepowell Your Energy Sussex, the local energy supplier backed

by Sussex councils, has gone green. From now on all electricity supplied to customers is certified as being sourced from UK-based wind and solar generators, as well as some Sussex-generated energy from Councilinstalled solar panels. Your Energy Sussex is run on a not-for-profit basis and uses any surplus it generates to support residents who are struggling to pay their energy bills. You can get a quick, no obligation quote online or by calling free of charge on 0800 952 0001.

Sussex Police have opened a new round of police officer recruitment as it starts to allocate the £17m released from reserves and the extra precept contributions from local households. They plan to have 200 more officers by 2022.

A memorial to the victims of the Shoreham Air Show tragedy is now taking shape. It is being created by local artists, husband and wife team Jane Fordham and David Parfitt, ready to be installed on the banks of the Adur as statements of remembrance to the eleven people who died in the crash in August 2015. A specially designed memorial bench is to be installed close to eleven individual arches, one for each of the victims, near the entrance to the Shoreham Toll Bridge. No time has been set for the completion of the installation.

CAGNE, Communities Against Gatwick Noise and Emissions, are campaigning against the impact Gatwick Airport has on the counties of Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and the decline in the wellbeing of its communities. CAGNE say that the growth of Gatwick takes no account of the lack of infrastructure in the road and rail that is causing the area to grind to a halt and produce a marked decline in air quality. They state that Gatwick causes a bottleneck on the rail and road networks and stops the growth of businesses and impacts the wellbeing of residents. Find out more at cagne.org

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News guide shows canal history ‘The Guide to Restoration Progress on the Wey & Arun Canal' is a new publication that provides a fascinating insight into the restoration work of the canal from the 1970s to the present day, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the canal and those who wish to know more about it. This fully revised edition charts the progress of the canal’s restoration in West Sussex and Surrey, including the very latest projects.

The 56-page booklet features 10 maps of the canal and extensive details of the restoration work, along with both archive and more recent photographs. It demonstrates the huge amount of restoration work the Wey & Arun Canal Trust has achieved over the 23-mile canal.

The 2018 guide, edited by Julian Cheek and Geoff Thomas, costs £6 and is available online at www.weyarun.org.uk/shop/ or from the Loxwood Canal Centre (High St, Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 0RD, tel: 01403 753999, open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm).

Pulborough Harvest Fair This year’s Pulborough Harvest Fair, taking place on Saturday 22nd September from 11am until 5pm, is set to be better than ever! Go along to celebrate farming, taste local produce, browse the stalls and enjoy the fun fair. The Fair takes place on the Glebe field opposite the Chequers Hotel in the centre of Pulborough.

This year’s event, includes music from CHANCE, entertainment from the brilliant Tomfoolery, Arun Vet’s fun dog show, and plenty of local produce and tasty food stalls and more.

The theme for this year’s Scarecrow competition is SportLast years Harvest Fair ing Heroes! Scarecrows can be brought along to the Glebe Field on the day, between 8am and 10am, to be displayed. And there will be prizes for the judge’s favourites! Look out for this year’s fair brochure for tips on how to make your scarecrow. Why not come along on for a fabulous family day out? Visit the Facebook page for more information www.facebook/pulboroughharvestfair

Air Pollution Below is an email sent to Paul Dendle after his column in Sussex Local ‘South Downs National Park’.

Dear Paul, I’ve just read your article in Sussex Local.

We moved to Storrington four years ago and although we love it here my wife’s nasal/breathing problems have got decidedly worse. I suggest Margaret Paren come to Storrington and stand in the High Street for a few hours, especially late afternoon, and breathe in some of the exhaust fumes which are polluting our air! These NIMBYs really get up my nose when considering people’s health!

We love the South Downs but presumably a relief road has already been considered and declined running between the Amberley Road and A283, near Washington Roundabout, or the A24. I did email our MP about this some time ago but received no reply!

Regards, Alan Paul’s response: Hi Alan, thanks for the email, I think if the Arundel bypass is built then the projections say that traffic will reduce by 20%+, but more importantly all the heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will not come through. HGVs account for about 3% of the traffic, but 30% of the pollution.

The SDNPA have a duty/purpose to protect the well being of the economy and population. Unfortunately they have put “ancient woodland” ahead of people, but it’s not really ancient woodland. All the environmentalists managed to get cultivated ancient woodland (eg grow trees and cut them down every 30 years) designated as ancient woodland, which is why the SDNPA are challenging Highways England. Margaret Paren as a previous member of CPRE was culpable in a) getting the SDNPA boundary to go south of the existing A27 and b) to get the woodland designated as ancient.

All the best, Paul

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Open auditions for Aladdin Panto Open auditions will be held for children aged 9 - 12 to star in Worthing Theatre’s magical pantomime Aladdin; their fastest-ever selling Christmas production.

The open auditions will take place at the Assembly Hall, Worthing on Sunday 23rd September. They will be looking for little stars to take on the acting roles of the Junior Police Force, as well as two teams of dancers to play the Villagers and the Jewels. The auditions will take place from 10:30am and children must be 4’11 and under, with dance experience required for the non-acting roles. With the cast now announced, auditioning children will get the chance to perform on stage alongside Lee Latchford-Evans from pop super group STEPS and CBeebies star Rebecca Keatley, as well as a host of other talented cast members. For further information regarding the auditions, email Jenny at jennyelsden@talktalk.net.

Aladdin runs at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing from Friday 30th November 2018 to Tuesday 1st January 2019. Tickets are on sale now at the Box Office on 01903 206 206 or via www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

Bike Ride for Thakeham Primary On Sunday 28th October, Rob Pirkis, Lawrence and Cheryl Stockwell, and Carrie and Ben Nicholls are beginning the challenge of cycling 100 miles, nearly 4,000 meters of climbing along The South Downs Way, from Winchester to Eastbourne.

Please support them to raise enough money to provide sun canopies for Thakeham Primary school playground.

Any donations will be greatly appreciated. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thakehamps

Sandgate Singers If you have ever thought of joining a choir, then Sandgate Singers would be very pleased to welcome you. No audition is required and they promise a happy atmosphere and a variety of interesting musical programmes. New term starts on Monday 3rd September and they meet at Sullington Parish Hall, RH20 3PP on Mondays from 7.30 to 9.30pm.

See www.sandgatesingers.com for more information.

Storrington Conservation Society We meet on 1st September at 10.00am at Fryern Dell, to continue our project of restoration of and care for the Victorian Garden. Those who share our concerns are invited join us if possible. Healthy exercise, coffee break, cheerful company guaranteed.

Tools provided, work clothes recommended. For more information, please get in touch with Chairman Mick Denness on 01903 745971, or you can visit the website www.storringtonconservation.org.uk

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By Mark Jones, Chiropractor Mark Jones at Well Adjusted Health is urging parents to think about their kids’ back health. Despite most people knowing that a rucksack is the best type of bag to use nearly a third (31%) of children carry a one -strapped bag that can cause a number of problems due to the weight being loaded to just one shoulder.

With many parents admitting to never checking their child’s school bag, Mark is calling for more parents to keep an eye on what their children carry around with them on a daily basis. Mark comments: “Making sure your child doesn’t suffer from back or neck pain this autumn term can be as simple as checking they aren’t carrying around heavy items with them unnecessarily and that they carry their school bag correctly.

“I see an increasing number of young people complaining of back or neck pain and often it’s due to the weighty bags they carry. As youngsters have more belongings than ever before, like mobile phones and tablets, there’s a tendency for them to overfill their bags but, by keeping a check, you could be helping them avoid painful back problems”.

If you have a question, or would like to book a Free Back Check for you or your child please call Well Adjusted Health on 01903 892171.

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Dutch Courage, we meet Caro Emerald Editor Kris Thomas speaks to the Dutch star ahead of her UK tour in October plus you can win tickets to her Brighton Concert (c) Adrie Mouthaan

Caro told me she used to mime to Michael Jackson and Madonna when she was growing up. How incredibly apposite then that her debut album, ‘Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor’ should outsell Michael Jackson in her home country of Holland.

The album spent 30 weeks at number 1 breaking the record set

by Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and selling a phenomenal 260,000 copies within just one year in Holland alone.

Considering her success, Caro is extremely easy to chat to and comes across as genuinely grateful and surprisingly modest when discussing her success to date.

“It took me a while to realise I could sing” she tells me. Aged 11 she had a solo in her school play and that was the start of it. She began singing lessons aged 12 and performed in a girls vocal group under the guidance of her singing teacher James Gilloffo in Amsterdam. Her teacher told her she should study at the Amsterdam Conservatory where she studied Jazz and graduated in 2005 thinking she would be a music teacher.

Things took an exciting turn for Caro in 2007 when she was asked to sing on a demo song called ‘Back it Up’.

The writers felt Caro’s smooth, jazz-inspired voice would work really well and the catchy song was recorded and pitched to several labels in 2009. There was little initial interest until Caro and a friend produced a zero budget video and uploaded it to YouTube.

The response was overwhelming and the song began to be picked up by radio stations worldwide. “It all happened so fast, it was only supposed to be a demo so I wasn’t prepared” Caro told me. She explained how she wasn’t trying to break into the music scene so was very surprised when ’Back it Up’ was so successful. She hadn’t previously considered recording her own albums. Describing her remarkable rise to stardom, Caro continued, “It really started with a bang!”

I defy you not to bop along whilst listening to the fastpaced, catchy ‘Back it Up’. Caro’s clear, sultry voice evokes a vintage era with delightfully pure harmonies.

She has a wide vocal range but is particularly strong when singing the higher notes. Caro has variously been described as a jazz/swing/pop artist but how would she describe herself? “Definitely ‘Pop’ but

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family life and her music career and how she keeps in touch with her girls when she is away on tour. “I’m not really away from home much and I have lots of help and mostly work at night” she continues “my band also have kids”.

Caro’s second studio album ‘The Shocking Miss Emerald’ was released in 2013 and showcases Caro not only as a great singer, but also a style icon. Fans love her retro look as well as her voice. The lead single from her second album, the catchy ‘Tangled Up’, peaked at number 6 in the Dutch Top 40. The album itself entered the official UK album chart at number 1 in May 2013 and stayed in the chart for a full year.

influenced by Jazz” she tells me, going on to say how she works closely in a ‘collective way’ with her writing and production team, often contributing to the melodies and acting as a ’muse’.

With high demand for more Caro after ‘Back it Up’, the team got to work on the first album. The follow up single ‘A Night Like This’ went on to reach number 1 in the Dutch singles charts in January 2010 and the same week the eagerly awaited first album ’Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor’ was released.

The sound, combining American style swing and mambo rhythms is also reminiscent of the music of the 40s and 50s but with a modern sharpness. “Jazz was not popular in Holland” Caro says, “we wanted a more “international sound”. The fact that she sings almost exclusively in English has doubtlessly helped with her appeal in Europe and the US. Caro’s flawless, glamorous look and sleek dark tresses also bring to mind the elegant singers of 1940s and 50s Hollywood. She is well known for her fabulous vintage-look outfits and her love of elaborate hair accessories.

Caro’s first album has been released in over 40 countries and has sold over 1.3 million copies in Europe.

Caro and her team have received numerous national and international awards. I asked Caro what has been the proudest moment of her career to date.

“There have been so many” she continues modestly, “..probably appearing on the main stage of Glastonbury (in June 2014). It was a Sunday afternoon and I was worried no one would turn up”. She is delighted to have been well received in the UK “The UK music industry is globally recognised and has produced some of the best artists in the world, the UK has such high standards”.

I asked her how she felt to have the biggest selling album in Holland, ever! “Embarrassed” is Caro’s refreshing and honest reply!

Caro is 37 and has two young daughters (aged 4 and nearly 1). I asked her how she copes with balancing

Caro Emerald’s 22-date 2018 UK tour is already sold out at three venues and promises more of her trademark, “infectious sense of fun and vintage charm”.

“Caro Emerald lifts the spirits” says the Daily Telegraph.

We have a pair of tickets to her show Caro Emerald Live at the Brighton Centre on Saturday 20th October - see next page for full details of how to enter our competition.

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SUSSEX LOCAL Caro Emerald is performing at 22 venues across the UK this October and November.

Tickets are now on sale, for more details visit www.gigasandtours.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or contact 0844 811 0051

Win a pair of tickets to see Caro Emerald in Brighton on 20th Oct You can see Caro yourself, live on stage at the Brighton Centre on Saturday 20th October. To be in with a chance of winning two tickets, simply answer the question below and write to us or enter online.

Win tickets to ‘Caro Emerald Live’ To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question: Q: Which nationality is Caro Emerald? a) American b) British c) Dutch Send your answer and full contact details including email address and daytime telephone to: Caro Emerald Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions/ The winner will be first correct entry drawn after 30/09/2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Prize Crossword Win a ÂŁ10 Marks & Spencer voucher

Storrington September 2018 July 2018 answer below:

Winner: NJ Campbell from Storrington. Congratulations and thank you to all who entered.

Finish the crossword and fill out the box below with the letters from the shaded squares. Work out the anagram

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34 Recipe

Moroccan Tagine A Mediterranean family recipe Ingredients              

1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp ground black pepper 1 ½ tbsp paprika (hot or sweet) 2 tsp cinnamon 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp harissa pasta or chilli puree 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 kg diced lamb or beef 2 tbsp flour  2 large onions, finely sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed  50g mixed dried fruit 1 pint pomegranate juice 2 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 100g dried apricots, cut in half 100g medjool dates, cut in half 80g flaked almonds  600ml stock 500g new potatoes, cut in half

Method:

1) Place the cayenne, black pepper, paprika, and cinnamon into bowl and mix. Place the lamb or beef in large bowl and toss together with half of the spice mix. Cover and leave for an hour in the fridge.

SUSSEX LOCAL 2) Preheat the oven to 150C/300F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large dish. Add onion and the spice mix and cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes so onions are soft but not coloured. Add crushed garlic for final 3 minutes.

3) In a separate frying pan, heat the remaining oil and brown the cubes of meat on all sides, and coat with a little flour then add the browned meat to the casserole dish. De-glaze frying pan with ¼ pint of pomegranate juice and add these juices to the pan.

4) Add the remaining pomegranate juice, new potatoes, chopped tomatoes, apricots, dates, mixed dried fruit, flaked almonds, pomegranate molasses, harissa paste or chilli puree and stock to the casserole dish. Bring to boil, cover with a fitted lid, place in the oven and cook for 2-2½ hours.

5) Place the lamb or beef in a tagine or large serving dish and sprinkle over the chopped herbs, almonds and serve with natural Greek yogurt and cous cous.

Recipe kindly supplied by Hollie from Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre Washington or Old Mill Drive Storrington every Thursday. Follow Hollie on Instagram and Twitter @village_larder

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Lawn Using bulbs in your It is not fashiongarden design able these days Now is the time to plant bulbs! Nothing heralds Spring with greater brass band fanfare than bulbs.

Just when you thought the world would never again turn to the sunnier side of the universe, out come the bulbs. September is the perfect time to plant them.

Most try to get up and out into the light before the trees have come into leaf so you can make maximum advantage of this by trying to plant bulbs in combinations, see next page.

This year why not be a bit bolder in your choice of bulbs and the amount you plant.

Below are some tips on what and where to plant this month.

Alliums So many of us love Alliums it is worth beginning with these. Alliums like good drainage and if you really want them to survive, dig a large clump of clay, for example one metre square by 40cm deep, and replace with well conditioned soil.

Plant your Alliums deep as their long stem growth under the soil to reach the surface will produce stronger more wind tolerant stems.

For the classic purple ball effect Allium Purple Sensations and white Mount Everest are popular. For the enormous wow factor, Allium christofii have fantastic architectural heads. A more casual effect can be achieved by the delicate and hardy drumstick Alliums.

Most people leave the Allium heads long after the purple, red and whites balls have faded as their bright white strong forms look great amongst other planting schemes and even though the winter.

Woodland Look around and see if you have any shady areas under trees. Bulbs love this space as it is free from footfall, the trees are not yet into leaf so there is plenty of light and there is reduced chance of being waterlogged.

Choose natural colonisers like Daffodils, Crocus, English Bluebells, Snowdrops and Grape Miscari. They will multiply year upon year and make the shady area the great focal point of Spring’s arrival. Also think about large swathes of Anemone blanda as it will spread and be with you forever.

but why not plant up a large area of your lawn with Crocuses. They will delight you as they push up through the grass in the 70’s colour scheme of purples, whites and yellows and they are easily mown over once they have wilted away. You could also collect saffron which are the red stamens inside the flower!

You can also plant Daffodil February Gold in your lawn. Grab handfuls, close your eyes and throw them onto your lawn. Where they fall, that’s where you plant them. They will look more natural when they have this random pattern. Think about having on average 5 per square metre though some square metres will have none while others be crammed full.

through the door Meadow If you have a meadow section of your garden Fritillaria meleagris is an endangered species in Europe so why not plant these chequerboard patterned beauties amongst your daffodils.

Pots Now is the time to cram your pots with tulips. Tulips are a living meditation on impermanence as most don’t come back the following year - so a few weeks of display and that’s it. But what a way to awaken colour in your garden. If you have a very sheltered and hot spot try Freesia- their scent will intoxicate you. Try Scilla as well.

Plant in big groups Don’t be tempted to buy 5 of these and 6 of those. If you want maximum impact buy in bulk online. It is cheaper and the difference between 20 daffodils and 200 creates a completely different effect. If you are planting them in borders it is better to have three clumps of 15 than 45 bulbs dotted about the place looking lonely.

Go for the unusual Try Frittilaria Crown Imperials, the mad looking Allium ‘Hair’, Narcissi ‘Rip Van Winkle’ or Tulipa ‘Wow’ and again plant in a couple of nice big clumps, maybe on both sides of your doorway so you enjoy them many times a day. You can also try the giant Snowdrop Leucojuim in a quite corner of the garden.

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Plant in amongst other plants You can plant your bulbs in amongst evergreen ground cover which doubles the use of the space and also hides the foliage once the bulbs have finished.

Bulb Combinations Try these combinations: Agapanthas and Wild Garlic, large pale pink Hyacinths with the pale blue of Miscarri Baby’s Breath, Tete-a-Tete Narcissi with Fritillaria. Also look at the maximum and minimum heights of your borders and position accordingly. eg Allium Altissima at 1.5 m and Allium Christophii at 35cm.

Successional planting Make a column where you make sure you have bulbs coming up all the way through the year. For example you can buy Very Early, Early, Mid and Late flowering Tulips and Daffodils.

Planting Advice The packet that the bulbs arrive in will normally tell you the depth and spacing for planting up.

If you are planting in clumps, dig a whole section of the bed up of about 40cm in diameter rather than try to plant them individually. Bulbs as a rule need very well drained soil, so if you are in a lot of clay really prepare the soil well with grit and organic improver and even then you will have to experiment with what survives.

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38 Gardening Taking Care If you have planted in pots make sure they don’t dry out which is possible if we have a dry Autumn or Winter. Bulbs like a mulch feed whether in pots or in the open ground so this can be done after you have planted them. If you deadhead the old flowers once they have finished then you will stop the plant having to produce seeds which can weaken it.

Most people though like to leave the old seedheads of Alliums to dry out as they look very sculptural over the Summer and Autumn. Lastly, if you leave the foliage to die back naturally then more of the energy of the plant can return to the bulb increasing its health.

Where to go in September This is your very last chance to see Chiltern Lodge this year. An exquisite garden developed by Lady Collum for over 40 years, it features a series of interlocking room, each one with a different purpose and feel - a herb garden, pool room, water rill room and classical sandstone summer house. It is open to the public just a few days of the year so put the date in your diary now.

Chiltern Lodge, 8 Newfoundland Close, Worth Matravers, Dorset, BH19 3LX www.chilternlodge.co.uk

September tasks  Obviously keep up the watering in sustained hot weather. For years now we have been having sunny and dry Septembers  Top up the mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down (don’t forget they kept on growing until Christmas last year!)  Pinch out your tomatoes and sowing new rills of lettuce, radishes and spinach  Prune the bigger shrubs that have finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprirea - cut out the old flowering wood back to new growth that next year’s flowers will bloom from.  Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against browning in dry spells

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40 Property

Convert your garage

By Chris Ennis FRICS For growing families, one of the principal reasons to move house is to gain additional accommodation.

Market conditions have not been easy for the last year or two and an alternative solution is to convert an attached or integral garage facility into habitable accommodation.

Planning permission is not usually required, providing the work is internal and the building is not being enlarged, but it will, be necessary to comply with the ‘building regulations’.

The floors in an attached garage will typically be some 100-150 mm lower than the internal floor level in the main property. Thus, a further concrete floor screed laid over a damp-proof membrane and incorporating insulation may be required.

The removal of the garage door necessitates that a wall is constructed on foundations the depth of which depends on the type of subsoil and proximity of any nearby trees. The new wall will require thermal insulation and the inclusion of a horizontal damp proof course. Existing enclosing walls are likely to

SUSSEX LOCAL require substantial upgrading. Any new window or door will have to meet FENSA standards, and glazing may have to be toughened. Ventilation is normally provided by an opening window, with a minimum area of one-twentieth of the size of the room.

The roofs may require upgrading to ensure weathertightness and structural integrity. Flat roofs should be insulated with at least 10 inches of fibreglass quilting (or its equivalent). Some forms of insulation can be laid above the roof decking – these known as ‘warm’ roofs.

Some conversions may include sanitary appliances these are connected to the foul drains and the connection must be made strictly in accordance with building regulations.

The electrical installation will probably require extension with the addition of more power outlets. All electrical work should be undertaken by a ‘competent person’ under Part P of the building regulations.

The cost of moving house can be very substantial but the conversion of a garage into habitable accommodation is very often much cheaper.

Typically, a garage conversion could cost upwards of £10,000, though of course costs may vary depending on specification and size.

Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor www.propdoctor tel: 01903 261217 or email surveyor1@talktalk.net

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42 Puzzles

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Maze Help the hungry mouse reach his tasty cheese! Start at the arrow on the top of the maze.

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Storrington Primary School News For parents whose child starts school in September it is an exciting time with lots to think about. Samira Stratford, Storrington’s Head of Early Years and Specialist Lead in Education for Early Years has a few top tips to help your child settle in and enjoy the start of their school journey:  Talk with your child about starting school, read books about it and discuss what will be new  Children often get very tired when they first start school, make sure they have time to relax and rest after school and get to bed in good time.  Establish a regular morning routine which helps them get up and ready for school.  Help your child to become independent at school by encouraging them to ‘have a go’ at getting dressed on their own and getting a bag ready to go out.  If your child has a packed lunch make sure they have healthy food that they are used to eating and only give them the amount you feel confident they will be able to eat. Keep an eye on how much they eat and how hungry they are when they get home  Find a regular time you can share books together or talk about numbers, shapes, colours and letters that you see around your home or when out.  Ask questions that encourage your child to think and work out the answer to simple problems.

 Finally there will

be lots of outdoor learning so do ensure they have clothes suitable for the weather!

Most children quickly settle into school life but should your child have a problem then please don’t worry.

Listen to your child, show them you care and help them find a solution and speak to your child’s teacher as soon as possible so you can find a solution together.

Storrington Primary School will be hosting several events for children starting school in September 2019 – including a Stay & Play with Forest School on Saturday 29th September (10.30am - 12pm), and two open events on Wednesday 3rd October 2018 (morning session 9.30am - 10.30am and evening session 6pm - 7pm). Each event will be hosted by our Headteacher, Marion Smith together with Samira and the Early Years team and we’d love to see prospective parents and pupils at one or all of the sessions: there is no need to RSVP but should you have any queries please contact Jo or Ellie on 01903 742047 when our school office re-opens from 3rd September 2018.

Spierbridge Rd, Storrington. storringtonprimary.co.uk 01903 742047 office@storringtonprimary.co.uk

Thakeham Primary School News For some of our Thakeham Reporters, this will be our final report on behalf of our school.

We’ve spent many happy years at Thakeham, but it is now time to move on to our secondary schools.

It has been a very exciting year, moving to our new site and becoming a Primary School.

We have really enjoyed all the new resources - these have opened up new opportunities and made learning more fun! Our hard work really paid off and we are really proud of our achievements at SATs. Our official school opening was an event we will never forget, especially because Sally Gunnell, Olympic hurdler came to visit. It was a great opportunity to say thank you to all those people who helped with the move and the new building.

We remember our PGL residential, building teamwork and co-operation skills and developing our resilience.

Our World Cup Football week was amazing – the whole school travelled to ‘Out of Bounds’ and played foot-golf and ten pin bowling. Throughout the year we

have had lots of sporting success in tournaments against other local schools and really enjoyed our PE lessons with Steyning Grammar School teachers.

We have enjoyed extra responsibilities as part of our new ‘Community Award.’ We have helped the little ones at Thakeham Pre-School, tidied up the garden area at Trinity Church, and entertained the residents at Sussex Downs Care Home, to name just a few of our good deeds! We feel we really made a difference to others in the community.

Our year has almost finished and a visit from Ofsted has given us the opportunity to show off our achievements. We will have to wait until September to share the outcome!

We are ready for the next steps in our learning journey and wonder where these will take us.

Dylan, Ollie, Jasper, Isabella. www.thakehamps.co.uk

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Drawdown - Flexible but there can be risks

By Ivan Lyons, MD Investment Solutions, Worthing Income drawdown is where you leave your pension pot invested and take an income directly from it, instead of using the money in your pot to buy an annuity from an insurance company.

As the rest of your pension pot remains invested, it will continue to benefit from any investment growth.

Since pension reforms were introduced in April 2015, more and more retirees have opted to take flexible withdrawals from their pension funds, and the Financial Conduct Authority has reported that drawdown has become much more popular, with twice as many pots moving into drawdown than into annuities.

Understanding the risks Whilst drawdown offers great flexibility, there are risks that you need to be aware of. Unlike an annuity, the amount you could draw as income isn’t guaranteed. Your pension fund remains invested which means that you are exposed to share price movements as markets rise and fall. This makes it even more important to take good independent professional advice. Without it you could find your income level falls and you might even risk running out of money at some point.

In drawdown, there are risks involved both in taking out too little and too much. If you draw too little you might not have sufficient to cover your living expenses, taking out too much could have tax implications and also restrict your remaining pension pot’s ability to provide an income throughout your retirement.

This is where your financial adviser can provide valuable input, helping you plan your drawdown strategy and ensuring that it’s kept under regular review.

Although it’s no longer obligatory to take an annuity at retirement, they still have benefits to offer. It is possible to put a portion of your pension pot into an annuity to provide a regular guaranteed amount for the rest of your life. Some people choose to do this to ensure they cover their core living costs.

Need advice?

At Investment Solutions, we are an Award-winning Chartered Firm of Independent Financial Advisors.

Contact 01903 214640 or see www.investmentsolutions.co.uk. The information in this Article does not constitute advice. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily a guide to future returns. The value of units and the income from them may fall as well as rise. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.

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485,000 waiting more than 18 weeks on NHS

by Andrew Leach, Director, SJA Health Insurance In recent editions of the magazine, I have talked about the benefits of Private Medical Insurance (PMI) - but maybe you still need convincing that it’s a good idea? Well, here are some stark figures that may help you make up your mind.

More than 3,000 people are waiting more than a year for elective treatment, according to NHS England, a figure which has risen by 85% in twelve months.

Of patients on the waiting list at the end of May, only 88.1% had been waiting less than 18 weeks, thus not meeting the 92% standard set for hospitals.

The number waiting more than the 18 week ‘referral to treatment’ target increased by one third in the past 12 months to 485,000 in May. The result is that patients are having to wait longer for procedures such as hip operations and cataracts, which cause significant pain and disruption if left untreated.

When it comes to mental health. the number of people booking private counselling sessions has increased by 65% since 2016 and a recent survey found that 77% of those who booked with a private counsellor did so because they did not want to be stuck on a long waiting list. However, not all PMIs

cover mental health so it’s worth checking.

Convinced now?

Andrew Leach is Managing Director of Pulboroughbased SJA Health Insurance and has 32 years’ experience working with insurance brokers and insurance companies. His company is a boutique brokerage specialising in health insurance and related products for individuals, small and large companies in the UK and internationally. You can find out more at www.sjahealthinsurance.com

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Computer Care When good software turns bad

by Alan Stainer

I am always saddened when I see really useful bit of software get tinkered with over time and end up being bad for the person using it. I don’t normally do this, but I am going to call out three such programs.

Coincidentally (or not) they are all owned by the same software company. The first two used to be great anti virus products called Avast and AVG. These days both programs behave more like malware, with pop ups and deceptive practices aimed at getting you to install additional products that you don’t need.

Clients I have helped have found they have been billed multiple times for those products, which adds up to hundreds of pounds in some cases. The other program is called CCleaner. It has had some very worrying issues in the recent past, with malware being injected into the code. Other concerns are: 1. It is always scooping up information about your system and sending it back to the owner (Avast).

2. You can’t turn the software off. 3. The option to stop data being shared with third parties has been disabled.

If you use any of these products think about whether you really need them, or if a different product would make a better alternative. www.alansitsolutions.com

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Paws for thought Mental health & wellbeing We are a nation of animal lovers.

The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) report in 2017 estimates that 51% of UK households own Dr Julian Hoad a pet. Yet, despite our devotion to our furry friends, many owners will not have considered how the healthy choices that we make for ourselves could be applied to the lives of our pets and benefit them too. There are lots of things we, as pet owners, can do to help keep our pets healthy and happy for longer, both physically and mentally.

Let’s start with rabbits In the wild, rabbits are social creatures that will run, jump, and play, all of which are limited if confined to a hutch for long periods of time. But there are lots of easy ways you can improve quality of life for your rabbits: • Rabbits should always be kept with a playmate or two and never alone.

• A run with space for rabbits to play together and with toys to chew or climb on can help keep them busy while their owners are at work.

• Allowing rabbits to explore outdoors in a secure garden is the ultimate adventure.

Pets 47 Cats can be elusive They are well equipped to entertain themselves outdoors. But house cats are still programmed to want to do those things which is why environment enrichment is so important for these intelligent animals. The stress of a mundane routine without stimulation or company could negatively impact your cats mental wellbeing and thirst for life. The good news is that you can easily provide enrichment for your cat;  Cat trees for climbing will satisfy house cats  Scratching posts for scent marking offer the opportunity to display natural behaviours.  Creative feeding regimes, to make house cats work for their food, are a way to get pets moving more.  Interactive play is a great cardio workout and can strengthen the bond between a cat and their owner Dogs can provide a great source of comfort And, as dogs require daily exercise, dog ownership can also be a huge motivation to get active.

Dogs can easily become bored if left alone for long periods of time. Getting outdoors provides huge sensory experience for them, and a walk in the park is mutually beneficial for humans and dogs, both physically and mentally. What better encouragement to get active is there, than an excitable dog who can’t wait to get outside and make the most of life with you?

Crossways Veterinary Group, School Hill, Storrington, 01903 743040 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) - it’s for the living! by Emma Wells MIPW Will Writer Many people confuse having a Will with having arranged a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). However, the two things are entirely separate. In simple terms you need a Will for when you die and an LPA for when you’re alive.

it but if things go wrong you’re pleased you have it.

You don’t want to be one of the people whose loved ones are franticly phoning round companies hoping that someone can sort out an LPA for a parent as they’ve lost capacity only to find out its too late.

One in four of us is going to lose capacity at some point during our lives. Whilst we know these stats what we don’t know is which of us are going to be the unlucky ones.

It’s like not having holiday insurance because ‘it won’t happen to me’ and falling ill abroad and being stuck expecting your family to have a whip round to fund your extortionate medical bills and get you home.

Don’t be that person when you don’t need to be!

There are two main types of Lasting Power of Attorney: Health and Welfare, and Property and Finance. You do not have to have both kinds, however if you are taking the time to do one, you may find it efficient to get both done at the same time.

When it comes to appointing attorneys, the most popular scenario is for people to use their spouse as their first choice, with their children or a family member as their replacement attorneys, should their spouse predecease them or their spouse be unable to act.

I consider Lasting Power of Attorneys to be a bit like an insurance policy. You hope you never need to use

You can put restrictions and guidelines in place for your attorneys, such as certain amounts of money needing to be agreed by at least two of your attorneys before being spent. Or in the case of Health and Welfare, attorneys all must be in agreement to end life sustaining treatment.

If you haven’t arranged Lasting Power of Attorney or would like more information on this or making your Will please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information or to make an appointment via email emma.wells@nsure.co.uk or on 01903 821010.

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50 History

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The Sanctuary ‘The Sanctuary’ is a part of Heath Common and was 50 acres of land originally bought by an idealistic young woman called Vera Pragnell in 1922. She gave away half acre plots of land and to begin with people lived in wooden huts and caravans.

The Little Bungalow (shown above) and Sandy Cottage (below) where built around 1927 and are typical of the homes built then.

On the corner of Sanctuary Lane and Vera’s Walk, Sleepy Hollow Hotel (shown above) was one of the first more substantial buildings in the area.

Photos and text courtesy of Storrington Museum The Old School, School Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LL Open: Wednesday, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm & Sunday 10.00am-1.00pm. Telephone: 01903 740188 or please visit: www.storringtonmuseum.com

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Gentle help for those in pain Editor Kris Thomas visits Well Adjusted Health in Ashington

Pain killers, massage, cold packs, hot water bottles, physiotherapy, stretching, walking.... These are just a few of the many treatments suggested and tried by those suffering the misery of backache or other debilitating pain.

Following a recent bout of acute Sciatica and having tried all of the above (and more!) I contacted Well Adjusted Health in Ashington. Several years ago I visited another chiropractor and, whilst I felt the treatment was effective, the joint cracking technique made me extremely nervous (genuine sweaty palms).

Chiropractor Mark Jones has a very different approach. Firstly all examinations and treatments are performed fully clothed. Mark is extremely personable and instantly put me at ease with his open and friendly manor. He made a detailed account of my problem then asked me to perform some gentle movements and conducted some resistance tests to check muscle/nerve response. Everything was explained fully in everyday language and with the help of Mark’s life-size model spine and pelvis I was able to understand the likely cause of my pain.

From left: Becky, Lee, Kevin & Dan

The treatment itself consisted of Mark applying gentle pressure to specific areas of my spine.

Following this Mark used a handheld instrument resembling a chunky looking electric toothbrush called an “Impulse iQ Adjusting Instrument”. It is the latest in chiropractic technology and provides precise computer-aided chiropractic adjustments to the areas Mark has identified as possibly being out of kilter. It is not at all painful and the speedy tapping of the machine brings to mind a busy woodpecker.

Readers with children may know of ‘The Floss’ (a recent dance craze). It amused me when Mark suggested we also try a ‘flossing’ technique to gently stimulate the nerve in my painful leg. My treatment is ongoing but early results are promising.

The Sports Pavilion, Church Lane, Ashington RH20 3JY 01903 892171 www.westsussexchiropractor.co.uk

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Ashington Parish Council The current status of our Neighbourhood Plan is that we have 18 potential development sites around the Parish: some Site Promoters are offering to build community facilities alongside the new homes that they are proposing; some Site Promoters are offering money instead of providing community facilities (Community Infrastructure Levy which is payable on all new developments but only 15-25% is retained for the Parish and 75-85% goes to Horsham District Council for District infrastructure) and other Site Promoters have sites so small that they can offer neither.

Some time ago we produced a Community Needs & Priorities document which lists the Community Infrastructure that we need. We also have a ‘target’ number of homes that we need to deliver to meet HDC and government targets. We are now looking into fine detail at all of this information to make sure that: we get the best we can for our Parish; new facilities can be delivered in the right places; we don’t duplicate facilities; we consider ALL available options and we

deliver the right numbers of new homes. Our reasons for shortlisting any site for development must be based on sound reasoning and facts not on prejudice or ‘nimby-ism’.

Once we have chosen our Preferred Options we will be holding a Public Exhibition and inviting all residents and stakeholders to view and comment upon the proposals. We will be promoting this event widely and in many different ways as it is vital that local residents and stakeholders engage in the process. In Autumn 2018 we will produce our first draft Neighbourhood Plan and everyone will have a chance to look at it and make comment.

All shortlisted sites will have issues that need to be overcome before planning permission will be granted.

There will be issues of highway access, landscape, ecology, heritage, design and many others and all of these will be addressed in great detail during the planning application process. www.ashingtonpc.org.uk

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contact Cllr Caroline Instance (call 01403 741369 or email caroline.instance@bitinternet.com).

Thakeham Village Day

Silver Sunday

Get ready for Thakeham Village Day on Saturday 15th September!

On 7th October there will be a free Silver Sunday event for mature residents at Thakeham Village Hall.

Contact us with any ideas for a Thakeham based event as part of the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019. In the diary so far are two art workshops in June at the beautiful Blue Idol - be inspired by Penn, pattern and peace!

Celebrating the new heart of the village, the event is back on the Abingworth football fields, by the nearly -finished new Village Hall.

There are two sessions.

12 - 4pm is the traditional village fete format – a family friendly affair with rides and inflatable's, food and drink, a dog show, demonstrations by children's groups, lots of stalls run by the Primary School, PreSchool and local businesses.

The evening Fun Guy Fest (6 - 11pm) will feature live bands, DJ support, more food and drink. For tickets visit www.eventbrite.co.uk and search ‘Thakeham’ for options.

We are fundraising for Thakeham Primary and PreSchool and playground improvements. Saluting our local heritage, the day has a mushroom (Fun Guy – geddit?) theme. To help on the day, you can

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‘Pinch-point’ scheme By the time you read this Abingworth should finally have its traffic-calming ‘pinch-point’ scheme in place. We will now turn to making the school bus stops safer, and lowering the speed limit between Abingworth and Storrington. Design work with Highways to improve pedestrian safety at the B2139/ Water Lane roundabout and Rock Road schools is due soon.

Velo South Don’t forget that the Velo South cycle event will close the B2133 for part of Sunday 23 September. Details at www.velosouth.com.

Owen Richards, Thakeham Parish Clerk. For more information please visit: www.thakehamparish.co.uk

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by Anna Worthington-Leese – Parish Council Chairman thing of the day. The Parish Council looks forward to Neighbourhood Wardens The results of the public consultation are now in and whilst the response rates have been very high (over 30% of households have responded), the results have proved to be inconclusive. 629 households have said that they would agree to the increase in council tax to fund the Wardens, 568 have said that they would not. The Parish Council will be deciding on this matter at the meeting on 31st October and in the meantime, we will be researching further information about the role of the warden and what impact their presence has on the community.

SADCASE Car Show What a shame that after weeks of sunshine, the weather decided to turn on the weekend of the Classic Car Show.

Although the Club posted on its Facebook page that the event was cancelled due to the heavy rain, approximately 100 stalwarts turned up with their vehicles and did their best to make some-

welcoming the event again next year.

Neighbourhood Plan The independent examiner has called a public hearing to review some elements of the Neighbourhood plan and this will take place on 20th September. We hope that the examiner will be in a position to publish his final report shortly after this.

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Public Toilets We have finally received planning permission to construct a public toilet in the North Street car park and are now looking for sources of funding to pay for the project. We hope to use some S106 monies (funds from developments) towards the build but still need to raise approximately £30,000. We have set up a crowdfunding site as part of our application for a grant from West Sussex County Council and would love to hear from any local businesses who might wish to contribute towards this cause.

We have written to our neighbouring parish councils (Thakeham, Washington, West Chiltington, Amberley and Parham) to invite them to donate towards the facility particularly as it will benefit their residents who come to Storrington for shopping and leisure and would like to thank Washington Parish Council who have committed a generous £2,000 towards the project.

Plot Vacancies at Ravenscroft Allotments We currently have a number of plots available at the Ravenscroft Allotment site. If you live in the Parish and are interested in growing your own fruit and vegetables, please contact the Parish Office for information.

If you would like further information on these topics or any of the Parish Council’s activities, please contact the Clerk on 01903 746547.

Meetings September 2018 Infrastructure, Communications & Environment Committee - 5th September - 7pm Recreation & Property Committee - 5th September - 8pm Planning & Development Committee - 13th September - 7pm Full Council - 26th September - 7pm 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 website: www.storrington-pc.gov.uk

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