May 2019
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ROUGH SLEEPING
Official statistics & charities paint mixed picture in Sussex
WIN TICKETS! Stewart Francis Thea Gilmore
GARDENS
Eco-friendly
HISTORY
1899 Travellers Part III Sir William Garway MP
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May Events PLUS preview of the Sussex Art Fair at Goodwood
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Community, Councils Charity, Schools
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May 2019 Welcome...
Cover image Lime Tree walk Mill Road Arundel by Mark Phillips
The children are off school again at the end of this month with the Whitsun holidays so there are more family events in our What’s On guide starting on page 4. This month our main article looks at rough sleeping in our county. Veronica Cowan discusses the disparity between official figures and the reports from local homeless charities. See page 26. Andrew Staib looks at how to make your garden a haven for wildlife along with other eco-friendly tips and the regular monthly tasks. In Your Garden page 36. Comedian Stewart Francis performs in Southampton on his farewell tour “Into the Punset”. Known for his quick one-liners; “I manufactured clown shoes… no small feat” his quick wit and deadpan delivery make for comedy gold. Win tickets on page 14. We also have tickets to see Thea Gilmore, see page 15. Performing at St Pauls in Worthing, expect acoustic guitars and an exceptional artist at the peak of her powers. Our Health article on page 35 looks at increasing your metabolic rate with weight training. Burn more calories all the time! We have our regular history articles, plus local council, charity and school news. Please do get in touch with anything you’d like published, you can email us at info@sussexlocal.net Until next month,
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Sussex Art Fair, Goodwood 17th, 18th & 19th May 2019 Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester The inaugural Sussex Art Fair (West) takes place at the world renowned Goodwood Racecourse in the heart of the picturesque Sussex Downs. There will be 100 exhibitors throughout the two main halls of The M a r c h Stand with 1000’s of artworks from over 160 artists available for purchase. Visitors will arrive at the first hall to experience 20 carefully selected Gallery and Artist Collective Stands, followed by the second hall which will include 80 up and coming and established Independent Artists, local and national, all of whom you will be able to meet to make the experience that little bit more special. Taking place over 3 days, the event starts on the Friday evening at the ticketed Private Viewing, where visitors will be able to browse their favourite artwork(s) with a glass of wine from the full bar and be the first to view exhibitors collections before the event is open to the general public over the weekend. Prices of art start from as little as £50 for prints and smaller works, to over £5,000 for an outstanding masterpiece, so there will be something to suit every budget. Art buyers’ purchases will be wrapped by specialist wrapping team ‘artPAKK’ at the exit. Facilities include a coat check on arrival, a full café serving tea coffee and snacks over the weekend and excellent toilet facilities. The venue is wheelchair accessible and small dogs are also welcome, (must be carried whilst inside the venue). Sussex Art Fairs will be collaborating with Sussex Wildlife Trust, a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Sussex and protecting the won-
derfully rich natural life that is found in our towns, countryside and coast. Being the first of its kind within the Sussex Counties, Sussex Art Fairs is the perfect place to begin your art collection, or indeed add to your collection if you are already a seasoned art enthusiast. For those who can’t decide on a purchase during the event, exhibitor details will be available in a limited edition brochure at the event and online. What can visitors expect? The event has been designed to tingle the senses of the visitor from the moment they arrive, continuing throughout their stay by offering art lovers and collectors the chance to purchase works from two main areas. ‘The Galleries Rooms’ will consist of Galleries and Artist Collectives showcasing carefully selected works by their most popular and established artists. ’The Artists Rooms’ will be curated by the SAF team to include established and emerging independent artists specialising in: Painting, Digital Art, Mixed Media Art, Photography, Sculpture, Glassworks and Ceramics. By having both independent artists and galleries at one fair, visitors will be able to choose suitably priced works for their new or expanding art collections from the most exciting contemporary and traditional artists selling today. Highlights of the exhibition include many talented Sussex based exhibitors: Room with A View (Worthing), Forest Gallery (Petworth), The Dragon Gallery (Petworth), Angela Brittain, Catherine Barnes, Gayle Shapton, Robin Cooper-Hannan, Alan James-McLeod, Alison Ingram, Lesley Taylor, Alex Morris, Carol Wagstaff, Jo Willis, Susie Monnington, Hettie Pittman, Caroline Darke as well as Sussex Art Fairs organisers, Fraser Renton and Leah Michelle. Details: www.sussexartfairs.co.uk Tickets: £6-£14.40: http://bit.ly/2UcyuR2WSAFGoodwoodTickets
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Win tickets to Stewart Francis’ Farewell Tour ‘Into the Punset’ Sat 8th June at O2 Southampton Guildhall Star of Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Crackerjack, Stewart Francis embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour ever! See him before he heads off... ‘Into the Punset’. This will be Stewart’s last and final stand-up tour – ever! – and so we’re expecting a full house and not a dry eye within it. Brace yourself, it’s going to be emotional…
Winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke Of The Fringe, this hugely successful one liner wizard has become a household name in the UK and Ireland over the last decade, thanks to his ‘perfectly crafted gags’ and expert timing, which he has brought to sell-out audiences across the world. Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy, for the last time, his excellent jokes in his farewell tour. Find out more www.stewartfrancis.com
Win tickets to ‘Into the Punset’ To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Stewart Francis is well know for his: a) Puns
b) Cooking
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Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Into the Punset Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 26th May 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Win tickets to Thea Gilmore Tuesday 28th May, St Pauls, Worthing Thea Gilmore releases “Small World Turning” in May her first new collection of songs since 2017’s “The Counterweight” which was her 3rd successive top 40 album. She also embarks on a UK tour with her band and support from Matt Owens (Noah And The Whale) which is coming to Worthing. An artist of enduring international acclaim (Bruce Springsteen regularly names her as a favourite) and a justly revered lyricist, Gilmore’s musical settings have taken many ingenious detours in recent years. “Small World Turning” nails it’s colours to a very different wall from the get-go. Acoustic guitars are back to the fore, and a quintessentially rootsy array of instruments frame them - fiddles, whistles, mandolins, tenor banjos are all in abundance. A gifted and exceptional artist at the peak of her powers, Thea Gilmore has delivered a vibrant and deeply resonant album, rooted in folk music but completely transcending any genre related limitations. Find out more at stpaulsworthing.co.uk
Win tickets to see Thea Gilmore To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Who has named Thea Gilmore as one of his favourite artists? a) Bruce Springsteen b) Bob Dylan c) Rod Stewart Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Into the Mary Portas Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 20th May 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Amberley School Science, pizzas and rockets Science, engineering and cooking provided a different, exciting and engaging combination at Amberley and Coldwaltham, St James’ schools in March. Future rocket scientists, bridge engineers and pizza chefs were in action in March as both schools combined for a hugely enjoyable and successful science and technology day. The youngest children designed, created and cooked some de lic ious p izzas which they all enjoyed for tea (sadly nothing seemed to be left for teachers or parents). Pupils in Years 3 and 4 were given the challenge to design and build bridges which had to support a 1kg weight over a given distance; the children researched, designed, built and amended their bridges working collaboratively in small teams; all teams’ designs were totally unique, very imaginative and impressively they all succeeded. Pupils in Years 5 and 6 designed and created moon buggies and space rockets. The day ended with the oldest pupils launching their rockets using air and water pressure; some rockets reached heights of over 10 metres. We understand sightings of these UFOs were reported in Storrington, Pulborough and even further afield. Ray Jackson, Chair of Governors Find out more at www.amberley.w-sussex.sch.uk
Arundel C of E Primary Success in sports
We are very fortunate to have many talented sports children at ACE, and this was certainly evident in our recent success at the Sussex Primary Schools Relay Gala at Pavilions in the Park in Horsham. We were very proud indeed that our team came third overall and in addition qualified to go through to the next round – the South East Primary Schools Championships. The children fully deserved their win having trained hard for weeks during the run up to the competition. This was made possible thanks to our amazing volunteers, led by Ms Woodhouse, who gave up their own time every week to support the children.
ACE also saw sporting success at the Year 3 and 4 Gymnastics Locality Final, where our team achieved second place. Last month the children in Eagle class had the opportunity to visit Arundel Museum. The children were given the opportunity to handle and study some real fossils and make their very own fossils. We are very fortunate to have strong links with our church, St Nicholas’, and particularly with our vicar Father David. The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed having him in school all day; he even shared lunch with the children, which was very special. www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk
St Philip’s School Fun in Spring
As Spring arrived the children are able to use our wonderful outdoor facilities to the maximum. Here are just a few highlights. The RSPB came into school to work with our Reception Class and Year 1 children. The children learned about different types of birds found locally and how we can protect and encourage them. The children in Year 1 then went on a trip to follow up their learning to RSPB Pulborough Brooks. Reception Class continued their outdoor learning by visiting Arundel Wetlands. We are extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful resource on our doorstep. The children were able to pond dip, use the boat and learn about caring for wildlife. Year 2 children had a visit from The National Trust outreach program. Year 4 have been learning about The Romans as part of their History topic. After studying the people of that time, their way of life and the inventions they made, the children then designed and made their own Roman shields. With their shields, the children used the playground as their battle field and re-enacted a Roman battle. Great fun was had by all. We have a long established relationship with St. Wilfrid’s Arundel Priory. The residents welcome our children often for singing, for gardening and they are “Pen pals” to our Year 6 children. Some of our children also write newsletters to the residents about what has been happening in school. We were delighted therefore when our Year 6 children were fortunate enough to be asked to take part in the ‘Hoedown’. They participated in line dancing and to chat with the ladies and gentleman about their past lives and listen to the stories they have to tell. Some of our Year 4 mathematicians participated in the Maths Challenge held at Christ’s Hospital School. They pitched their maths skills against children from a wide range of schools in the area. www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk
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Local Walks - May These walks are supported by Chichester District Council, are led by volunteers and are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. No booking is required but please arrive 10 mins before the walk is due to start. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead. Timings are for guidelines only. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled, if unsure check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk L = Walk Leader Thu 2nd
10:30 am Swanbourne Lake L: Jane A lovely walk which includes the Arun riverbank and the top of Downs. Meet at Swanbourne Lake Arundel
2 hrs 45 mins
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10:30 am West Marden Meet at the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road
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10:30 am Spring Flowers Woolbedging L: Fiona Follow River Rother. Meet at Woolbeding Parkland
2 hrs
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10.30 am Amberley Village L: Peter Through Amberley village and back round the castle and along the river Arun. Meet at Amberley Station
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10.30 am Washington & Sullington Meet at Frankland Arms pubn RH20 4AL
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10:30 am Binsted Woods L: Dominic Meet at Walberton Village Hall car park, BN18 0PQ
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10:30 am Poling Ponds L: Gerald Via Angmering village to Poling Ponds Meet at Rustington Golf Centre car park, BN16 4NB
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4 miles
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10:30 am Emsworth to Nutbourne Flat all day walk with lovely harbour views. Meet at Emsworth Marina Car park
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10:30 am Salterns Copse L: Andrew 2 hrs Meet at Chichester Marina car park, first on right on entering the Marina
2 miles
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10.30 am Chichester Marina Meet at Chichester Marina, Birdham
2 hrs 30 mins
6 miles
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10:45 am Climping L: Dominic Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill. Meet at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Littlehampton
1 hr 15 mins
2.5 miles
Fri 24th
10:30 am Watergate Park Meet at the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road
2 hrs 15 mins
5 miles
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6.30 pm Black Rabbit L: Dominic Easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles. Meet at Mill Road car park by river in town centre, BN18 9AA
2 hrs
5 miles
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6 pm Fishbourne L: Bruce Leisurely evening walk to the Fishbourne Channel. Meet at Fishbourne Centre, PO18 8BE
1 hr 45 mins
3.5 miles
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10.30 am Lordings Lock L: Peter 2 hrs 45 mins Lovely walk by the Wey and Arun canal (chance to see kingfishers and herons) Meet car park at the Limeburners Inn
4.5 miles
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10:30 am Yapton Levels L: Andrew Very flat stroll along former Canal bed and across field paths. Meet at Yapton Village carpark
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Sussex Snippets A campaign to fix one of Britain’s most treasured walking trails, the South Downs Way, has hit its £120,000 target following an incredible community fundraising effort. Work is already under way to mend sections of the 100 mile trail, with the rest taking place later this year. mendmountains.thebmc.co.uk Every spring, Chichester Festival Theatre reaches its much-anticipated Festival season. That’s where the CFT Buddies scheme comes in. This free companion service is for anyone who doesn’t feel physically able or comfortable attending a performance alone. Buddies are friendly volunteer companions, who will meet you at the Theatre, watch the show with you, and help you buy any refreshments. To request a Buddy or to find out more call 01243 781312, email access@cft.org.uk or visit cft.org.uk/buddies A whopping £1.7million has been raised for the NSPCC over the last 60 years thanks to volunteers connected to the charity’s South and Mid Sussex Branch hosting events such as jam sales, quiz nights, and coffee mornings. Anyone interested in fundraising or becoming a volunteer for the NSPCC’s South and Mid Sussex Branch get in touch by emailing kate.hershkowitz@nspcc.org.uk
SUSSEX LOCAL Carers Support West Sussex and cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a new service to support those caring for someone living with cancer. A new specialist team of Carer Wellbeing Workers will work with carers to provide them with the emotional support and information they need. www.carersupport.org.uk The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award is the chance for everyone aged 18+ to get a taste of an expedition. Taking place on 21 and 22 September in the South Downs, it promises to be an unforgettable weekend hiking and camping, fundraising for the DofE Charity. Participants will be taking on a 30 km hike on the Saturday and a 20 km hike on the Sunday. Every walker will be sponsored, with all fundraising going directly to the charity. www.dofe.org/adventure You and your friends and family are invited to ‘Push The Boat Out’ and try sailing or windsurfing for free or low cost across West Sussex this May. No fewer than six venues are hosting Push The Boat Out open days and taster sessions around West Sussex throughout the month. Clubs in Lancing, Crawley, Felpham, Pagham and Chichester are taking part. Find out more at www.rya.org.uk/ptbo. West Sussex Record Office has been awarded a $100,000 (£76,000) grant for its new Transatlantic Ties project by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in New York. The project will explore and promote the close historical connections between America and West Sussex through the wealth of archival material for the county. The Record Office in Chichester is home to the Sussex Declaration, a rare copy of the US Declaration of Independence – one of only two ceremonial parchment manuscript copies in existence. The other is housed in the National Archives in Washington DC. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Sussex Declaration in October. In response to ‘Court Closures: a setback for justice in Sussex’ in the last edition (March 2019) a HM Courts & Tribunals Service spokesperson said: The decision to close any court is not taken lightly and, where a service is moved outside an area, can only happen following a public consultation. To date, courts that have closed in Sussex are either underused, unsuitable, or too close to another. People will always have access to a nearby alternatives, but with some courts only being used for half the available time, it’s important taxpayer’s money is spent wisely. HM Courts & Tribunals Service has held regular discussions with people in Chichester to listen to their concerns and are pleased to have found an alternative venue for hearings in the city. Since 2015/2016 approximately £124m has been raised from the sale of court buildings, with £130m spent on maintenance, and the rest being invested as part of HMCTS’s £1bn reform programme to improve access to justice. Hastings Magistrates’ and County Court is open and a list of all courts can be found on the HMCTS website. courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk
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Burglars in Walberton
St Barnabas House is appealing for 200 course marshal volunteers to help support walkers at this year’s Night to Remember midnight walk taking place on Saturday 29 June 2019. Now in its 12th year, the 2019 event is set to be the biggest yet, with over 1,000 supporters walking through the night to help raise money for the hospice’s night sitting service. However, in order for the event to run smoothly a team of volunteer marshals is needed to cheer on walkers, hand out refreshments, give directions and keep walkers safe.
There have been reports of three incidents recently, two in Eastergate Lane and one in West Walberton Lane. House burgled - laptops, wallets, bags, cash and tools plus a car stolen. Outbuildings break in Honda Scramble and motor bikes, chainsaw and de Walt tools missing.
Interested in volunteering as a course marshal at Night to Remember? Contact Angie Bacon on 01903 706326 or email fundraising-volunteers@stbh.org.uk Night to Remember 2018
Walberton Parish Council Five people have put themselves forward to serve on the Walberton Parish Council. Election date is 2nd May, but as we are still one short, everyone will be automatically elected.
New art trail in National Park Intricate pieces of art that tell the story of the history, wildlife and people of heathlands have been designed for an exciting new educational trail in the South Downs National Park. The trail will link seven heathland sites in the National Park to tell the story of why heaths are so important – as commonland enjoyed by local people throughout the centuries and as a rich haven for biodiversity, including rare insects and all 12 of Britain’s native reptiles and amphibians. www.southdowns.gov.uk/heathlands-reunited
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SUSSEX LOCAL Sage House at Tangmere celebrates 1st birthday Last year on the 8th May local charity Dementia Support opened its fantastic new dementia facility in Tangmere, near Chichester.
Floral Fringe Fair at Amberley Museum The seventh Floral Fringe Fair has moved from Knepp Castle to Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, BN18 9LT. It takes places from June 1st and 2nd from 10am to 5pm both days. For visitors to the fair the entrance price is £10, which includes entry to all the museum exhibits (their normal charge is £14.50) children £2, under 4’s free. Dogs on leads. Amberley Museum is a registered charity and a percentage of the entry ticket money is going to support the charity and ongoing restoration. To find out more visit www.facebook.com/ floralfringefair and www.floralfringefair.co.uk. Email jeanjackman@hotmail.com or ring 07939 272443.
Sage House provides complete dementia services under one roof – the first of its kind in the UK. Now a year on, this pioneering and unique place is celebrating its first birthday. The birthday week will kick off several weeks of celebrations and raising awareness about dementia. The charity will be holding its own Wayfinding Week 13th – 17th May; Wayfinders are crucial members of the team at Sage House who provide support, information and advice for families and people living with dementia. Dementia Action Week, 20th - 24th May is a national awareness week, and everyone throughout the country will be asked to make a pledge of support in the fight against dementia. Dementia Support will be holding its own events at Sage House. Join the charity for Dementia Friends Sessions each day and a Quiz Night on Friday 24th May. Following that, in June the charity will be celebrating Volunteer Week 3rd – 7th June and Carers Week 10th – 14th June. If you would like any support regarding dementia or information about the charity, please contact the team on 01243 888 691 or email info@dementiasupport.org.uk
Arundel Lido opens for summer Arundel Lido opens its gates for the 16th Summer Season since being taken over by Arundel & Downland Community Leisure Trust, which is a Registered Charity. The 2019 season will start on Saturday 4th May with free entry for everyone from 10am. But if you can’t wait until then, you can join in with Five Seven Fitness for an early-morning Boot Camp from 8:45am! This session will be suitable for adults of all fitness levels to participate. The day will also include a Retro Sports Day on the field for adults and children to participate in. This will be run by Arundel Lido volunteers and include classics such as a 3-legged race, sack race, egg and spoon race, tug of war etc. New for 2019 for one night only…The Great British Skinny Dip on Wednesday 3rd July from 7-9pm. This event is for over-18’s only and is a fundraiser to help with the cost of new changing huts. During the Winter, Arundel Lido has continued to seek funding towards Project LEAP through bids and events. The latest event was the Casino Royale Evening at the Hilton. The event raised nearly £3,000 towards Project LEAP. www.arundel-lido.com
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But it has a 5 star review... By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner “Mini-bond” provider London Capital & Finance (LC&F) has recently gone into administration with the 14,000 people who invested money in the company expected to lose 80% of their capital. At the time of writing the company still had a 4.8 star rating on review website Feefo, without a single 1 star review. Recent reviews include “Clarity when explaining products on offer. Nice people to deal with.” That may appear to be a fantastic endorsement but should it come as a surprise that they are “nice” when it comes to parting you with your money? What qualifications does the reviewer have to be sure that the products were correctly explained? Review sites do have a place for consumers researching what products and services to buy. When booking a holiday, I spend a lot of time reading the reviews on trip advisor and I’m willing to put my faith in the experiences of strangers to decide which hotel to book. However, the reviewer will have experienced the whole hotel. Reading Feefo, most reviews most relate to opening the account. Is this really the basis on which you should make an investment decision? It would be the equivalent of booking a hotel where all the reviews are about the reception. With the hotel, the worst that
happens is you have a miserable week’s holiday. When it comes to where to put your savings making a mistake could cost you your retirement. So how do you ensure your savings are safe or the adviser you are dealing with is legitimate? Firstly, check the FCA register. However, in LC&F’s case, they were on the register – they just didn’t need permission to sell mini-bonds because mini-bonds are not regulated. This meant there is no compensation if things go wrong, so you also need to check that the permissions they have are relevant for the service you are buying. When asking for recommendations ask friends or family, not strangers on the internet and in particular ask them why they’d recommend them – the fact the firm took money off them efficiently should not be a reason to trust them! For more details visit www.nsurefinancial.co.uk or to arrange a free review please call 01903 821010
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Rough Sleeping in Sussex Official statistics and charities paint a mixed picture By Veronica Cowen The Guardian shone an analytical light on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) figures on rough sleeping after they recorded a 2% fall in 2018, following seven consecutive years of rises. It noted that 30 councils - including Eastbourne, Brighton and Hove, and Worthing switched from estimates of rough sleepers, aided by homeless charities and others, to a street count of those bedded down on a given night in November. It asserted that the resulting reported reductions in rough sleepers was on the advice of the MHCLG, after receiving money through the Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI), and claimed one council leader had said central government required the council to switch the methodology. Asked to comment, a MHCLG spokesperson said: “All returns of the official rough sleeping statistics submitted by local authorities were independently verified or validated. Regardless of the method used, the figure records only those people seen, or thought to be, sleeping rough on a single ‘typical’ night. It is wrong to link councils receiving money under the (RSI) to the methodology used.” The Government’s rough sleeping statistics were also questioned by the Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, John Healey, in a letter to Sir David Norgrove, head of the UK Statistics Authority. Responding on March 25, Sir David noted a “significant” increase in the number of local authorities switching from an estimate to a count, particularly in some of the councils in receipt of extra funding through the RSI. He urged the Government to improve the quality of its figures, and said more could have been done to acknowledge and explore this apparent methodological change this year, and its impact on the areas in receipt of RSI funding. The Sussex councils mentioned were approached for comment. Tim Whelan, director of service delivery at Eastbourne Borough Council, which experienced an 85% drop on the previous year, attributed this to its strategies with other providers: “We had successfully moved 19 individuals onto an accommodation pathway, supported by multi-disciplinary teams [and] have a dedicated outreach worker who regularly visits rough sleepers to encourage them to engage with support services.” According to official figures, Worthing Borough Council reported a 69% reduction. It didn’t provide comment, but sent a press release relating to a rough sleeping campaign on 11 March, which states: “The fall in rough sleeping comes on the back of a funding boost for Worthing Borough Council last year, after the government pledged £270,00 for 2018/19 and
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£340,000 to the area for 2019/20 through the (RSI) Fund.” A spokesperson for Brighton & Hove City Council, said the Council’s switch to a count was “reintroduced” following discussions with the MHCLG about how other areas conduct their counts. Following a count of people bedded down in the city after midnight and through the early hours of 21 November 2018, the official figure was 64, compared to 178 for 2017 under the estimated method, which had been used in the previous three years. The 64% reduction prompted an investigation into the statistics being requested by its Audit and Standards Committee, resulting in a conclusion that it was based on reliable and relevant data. Whatever picture emerges from official figures, charities are helping homeless people all the year round, and according to Hilary Bartle, chief executive of Stonepillow, which runs hostels, drop-in centres and support teams in Chichester and Bognor Regis, rough sleeping has risen across West Sussex. It’s not unusual to see rough sleepers sheltering in shop doorways in Chichester, and walking to a restaurant on a cold February night this year, I passed a figure bedded down on a length of cardboard on the pavement. However, Bartle says Chichester has now stabilised, but says rough sleeping in Bognor Regis has “massively increased”. As to its incidence in other Sussex towns, John Holmstrom, chief executive of Turning Tides, which offers services to the homeless in Littlehampton and Arun, said that, in his charity’s experience of smaller market towns, like Burgess Hill or Haywards Heath, there would be the occasional rough sleeper but the charity did not have the provision to help them, despite their needs being as complex as those rough-sleeping in places like Brighton and Worthing. When I lived in Arundel, late-night dog walking would sometimes inadvertently disturb a couple of rough sleepers in the Ruins, but that was seven years ago. Churchyards can also be a haven for rough sleepers, but a spokesperson for Arundel Cathedral recalls: “We did have one person a year ago for one or two nights, but not at the moment. It is a rarity.” However, according to Bartle, there is “hidden homelessness” in Arundel: “We see people who have travelled - by bus or they walked - to Chichester from Arundel to our hostels.”
Last year, some business owners in Arundel complained about a homeless man, drinking and begging tourists for money, and Bartle cautions: “You have to distinguish between people who rough-sleep and those who beg. You can end up colluding in their reasons for begging (such as to buy drink or drugs) by giving money and food. They should be told to go to one of the hostels, where they can get advice and
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30 Local Issues help in trying to turn their lives around. That is what we try to do.” But rough sleeping is complex, notes Holmstrom, who says that in Worthing, around 80% of rough sleepers have a local connection. He adds: “There are all sorts of causes of homelessness, and it is now common for ex-prisoners not to be provided with accommodation on release. Prisons are overcrowded. It is part of the pressure and they are moved around. It is a perfect storm, with the Criminal Justice System and the probation service now less equipped to working with people with addictions.” Around three quarters of those who come into contact with Turning Tides have underlying mental health problems, and many have alcohol or drug addictions, too, he explains. To add to the pressure, since the ring-fenced government grant to West Sussex County Council (WSCC) was removed by the coalition government in 2011, it has funded the services from its base budget. It has now had to review its contracts with a number of organisations due to end in April 2019, and whilst new ones will start in September, in 2020 the £6.3m it currently pays to housing support services, provided by voluntary organisations across the county for rough sleepers and others in need, will shrink to £2.3m. Its leader, Louise Goldsmith, said: “I’d hoped we would have been able to keep (housing-related support) but because it’s not our main statutory duty, we have to look at everything.”
SUSSEX LOCAL Its refusal to allow further scrutiny of the decision has been criticised, and Cllr Dr James Walsh, leader of the Liberal Democrats on the Council, comments: “The moral argument is that we have an obligation to help the weak in a relatively wealthy society and the County Council saying the tax-payer should not be doing it, and we will leave it to the voluntary bodies, is wrong. It should be a partnership and the voluntary sector can’t cope on its own.” WSCC’s decision passes the burden to district councils, with the knock-on effect that support for Stonepillow will be reduced by £300,000, says Bartle. She chairs a coalition of 13 organisations which provide a range of services that help vulnerable people get and maintain tenancies and live independently. She says WSCC is working with the district councils to see how they would allocate the £2.3 million to prioritise the homeless, and that from April 2020, the districts will look at the care models they want to commission with the money. But she explains: “I am not sure what it will be, so we can’t plan. We rely on contracts from the county, and can claim housing benefit for clients who live in our accommodation, for offering concierge services, but the reduction will destabilise us.” There is no real improvement in sight, said Holmstrom, because the depressing fact is that the underlying pressures that create rough sleeping remain undiminished.
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Powers of Attorney by Steve Worsfold of Sussex Will Writers
People who make Wills know that, unfortunately, they will always come into effect eventually – after all death is one of the few certainties. We all hope however, that we will retain our physical and mental abilities throughout our lives and will not need assistance, while we are alive, to look after ourselves. Unfortunately, for a large number of people, this is not the case. Disability can strike at any time and this can be very sudden, for example by a stroke or a heart attack. We can suddenly be left unable to look after our financial and legal affairs and this is where the concept of a power of attorney can help greatly. A power of attorney allows you to appoint someone, in advance, to act on your behalf if this should ever prove necessary. One of the most common reasons is mental disability. A power of attorney is a straightforward document that you and your proposed attorneys can sign in advance while you are able to take a rational view of your circumstances. Although it is a completely separate document from a Will, it is often completed at the same time as a Will. If a power of attorney is not prepared and someone unfortunately becomes unable to look after his or her
Legal 33 affairs, then the court of protection would need to be applied to for authority to act on that person’s behalf. This is a long-winded, complicated and expensive process which could be avoided. Our strong recommendation therefore is that you consider preparing a lasting power of attorney. These powers will need to be certified at the time of making them and registered before they can be used. Call or email Sussex Will Writers quoting Sussex Local and benefit from £25 off the normal fee of £225 for each Unregistered lasting Power of Attorney written during May. Sussex Will Writers can help you - make the first step by calling 01903 533 681 or visiting their website www.sussexwillwriters.co.uk
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Spinach & Pancetta Salad Light, healthy and tasty! Ingredients - Serves 4 Parmesan Croutons: 1 small brown baguette, sliced 2tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese 4tbsp rapeseed or light olive oil 1bag young salad spinach 75g chopped pancetta 50g walnuts halves, broken up 1 clove garlic, halved Salt and black pepper 1-2tbsp balsamic vinegar To serve: Extra olive oil and Parmesan cheese
Method 1) Cube the bread and toss in the cheese and the oils. Heat a frying pan and fry the cubes, until golden all over. Transfer to kitchen paper. 2) To the same pan add the pancetta and toss until lightly cooked and some of the fat has run out. Add the walnuts and garlic and cook until warmed through without browning. Remove the garlic cloves. Add the balsamic vinegar and a little more olive oil as required to make sufficient dressing. 3) Tip the spinach into a large salad bowl and add the croutons, pancetta and walnut halves plus all the dressing. Toss well before serving with more grated Parmesan cheese to hand round. Cookery Courses for all Why not give a Voucher for the perfect gift? Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk
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Don’t Exercise to Burn Calories By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer It feels like the right thing to do. It feels like hammering it hard every time you exercise is going to give you the best results. The more calories you can burn during your workout, the more results you’re seeing from that workout – it sounds logical. The problem is that this style of exercise is really not optimal. It is absolutely true that you will burn more calories during these kinds of workouts. But it is also true that you are opening the door to burn out and injury by pushing as hard as you can every time; not to mention the fact that your body adapts annoyingly well to the calorie burn style workout; which means that if you’ve been working out like this for a while you’re almost certainly burning less calories during your workout than you used to. You will indeed burn more calories in an hour run than you would during an hour of resistance training. But there is a key second part to this. When you stop your run, your metabolism drops straight back to its normal level. When you finish your resistance training session though, your metabolism rises by a considerable amount for over 72 hours afterwards. One recent study showed an additional calorie burn of 50%
of what was burned during the workout over just 24 hours afterwards. It sounds counterintuitive, but the goal of your workout shouldn’t simply be to burn as many calories as possible. As we can see with the running vs resistance training example, the goal of your workouts must be to teach your body to use more calories all the time. And if we can do that, surely that must be weight loss gold, don’t you agree? Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk
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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Create an Eco Friendly Garden The news can be depressing about the destruction of nature the world over and the UK has seen a massive decline in most species since the 50s with loss of habitat as the greatest single cause. Recently scientists have announced enormous drops in insect numbers which could have devastating consequences for soil fertility and the upper levels of the food chain. However private gardens account for nearly 20% of our urban landscape and they are the one place that is in our control to nurture and encourage wildlife. They can be our small but important way to contribute to what we love and there is nothing more satisfying than planting a shrub and seeing it feed a dozen or so different insects with its pollen and sap or see birds eat the berries of a tree we planted a year ago. Hard Landscaping Think hard about hard landscaping. Many gardens change ownership every decade and often one garden is pulled out and another put in its place. You can try bark paths rather than paved ones, decking from sustainable pine trees rather than sandstone all the way from India or shingle rather than cement. You can opt for softer looking hedges and rather than buy oak materials (it is highly unlikely that oak is being re planted as quickly as it is being used and most of it is coming from what is left of oak forests in Eastern Europe) you can go for treated soft wood options. Julia Young, the manager of WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network programme at WWF-UK recently said: “We purchased goods (oak) from 17 companies, and not one could provide evidence that they had carried out sufficient due diligence”. Ponds Ponds are powerhouses of nature, not just providing animals and birds water to drink and wash but are also the home to countless insects and amphibians. A lot of people think ponds are a lot of work but, if you are not interested in keeping fish and thus need the water filtered or pumped for a water feature, there is not that much to do. When you do choose your pond plants research them properly so you choose non invasive ones and every so often scoop the pond weed off the surface of the water, this can be composted. Once every 5 -7 years you can empty a good amount of water and take out some of the silt that has collected at the bottom. Don’t forget it takes at least 7 years for a pond to develop a full ecosystem of interrelated species.
through the door Compost You can buy barrels that are above ground on a stand that allows you to turn them which moves the compost around and aerates the material. This is the most effective way to compost plus there is no rodent problem. And what a joy to know the potato peelings and egg shells will become rich dark earth. Trees, Shrubs and Perennials When you chose your next plant, you can think of its food and shelter giving properties. Medium trees for the garden- the top “supermarket� of trees are Rowan, Malus, Yew and Buddlea. Shrubs can include Skimmia, Catoneaster and Pyracantha. Generous perennials with fragrant flowers and seed heads are Knautia, Scabios, Helenium, Rudbekia, Phlomis, Teasels, Chives, Roses and Lavender. The RHS online also has a comprehensive list of plants that are good for pollinators. Also if you choose your plants well they will suit the soil and light conditions in your garden, reducing the need for heavy maintenance and chemical fertilisers or pesticides. At Glorious Gardens we always try to design beds with strong performing ground cover that will shade out most weeds. Boxes Bee boxes, hedgehog boxes, bird boxes and bat boxes - make your garden into a veritable city of homes for wildlife.
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Peat Other environmentally friendly tasks include not buying peat based composts. Garden Centres surprisingly still sell a lot of peat based products. Peat is Spagnum moss that has accumulated over 12,000 years and is a habitat to unique wildlife. Also the manufacture of peat release millions of tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. There are good alternatives and the RHS is busy with research. Collect rainwater The more we can use rainwater from our roofs the less dams have to be built and maintained and the more money you will save if your water is metered. Also if you are topping up your pond it is best to use rainwater to avoid the chlorine and lime in the tap water. Wild Spaces You can leave a bit of your lawn uncut. You would be amazed at how many little bugs love the privacy and edible seed heads of long grass. Plus it looks good and a swath of long grass is an antidote to having to be in complete control of everything in our lives! Mulch Use mulch to control the weeds on your beds. It will save on back breaking weeding as the weed seeds struggle to germinate. It also keeps the moisture in the soil so less need to water plus it improves the soil so after a few years even the most clay solid new bed starts to develop a reasonable structure.
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38 Gardening Leave the leaves here and there Hard to do, as you might not want your garden looking neglected, but leaving the leaves about in piles or corners of the garden or under hedges allows all sorts of hibernating insects to burrow away and hide. Leaving old piles of logs in the corner can also provide homes for the bigger creatures including hedgehogs. Custodians We could see ourselves as only partially owning our garden, and that the thousands of fungi, millions of ants and wood lice, bees, birds, bats and voles also need a home. Like a benevolent King or Queen you can provide a rich and pleasant land where there is enough for everyone!
May tasks Plant annual flowers and other frost sensitive plants like vegetable plugs- tomatoes, runner beans, peppers, aubergines and chillies Feed lawns Water any new plants and fertilise and water pot plants
Where to visit this May A visit to Leonardslee Gardens should be number one on your list. You may remember that I featured this Garden in March. It is now open to the public and will be at its peak of beauty!
Prune Pennstemons back to the fresh green shoots if they show lots of new basal growth Thin out the clematises that have already flowered this year. Hoe weeds to save you having to get on your hands and knees - little and often
Photo © Peter Trimming
Grow Marigolds and Lobelia in trays
The Vintage Garden Company Decorative Garden Reclamation One of the largest dealers in the country, right on your doorstep! Planters, Bird Baths, Garden Urns, Statuary, Benches etc
Coldwaltham, near Pulborough www.vintagegardenco.com
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Bricks By Chris Ennis FRICS Most property built in the 19th and 20th century is constructed with walls formed in brick, of different thicknesses. Older property is often formed with enclosing walls in solid brick either 9 inches or 4 ½ inches in thickness. Many early period properties are constructed around a structural timber framework and these days timber framed walls are becoming more popular due to their ease and speed of building. Modern metric bricks in the UK are sized to create a modular format. The standard brick size is 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm (face x bed x end) which, with a standard 10mm wide bed joint gives a working size of 225mm x 75mm. There are many types of brick including ‘solid’, ‘perforated‘, ‘frogged’ and special handmade designs. Bricks are categorised by use. Facing bricks present the external face to the home, ‘common’ bricks are a relatively cheap ‘fill’ brick. ‘Engineering’ bricks are very resistant to the elements and are typically used below ground and in retaining walls where strength is required. Calcium silicate (White) bricks can be prone to thermal movements and are used in areas where clay sub soils are scarce. I like the appearance of reclaimed bricks which are salvaged from old buildings and cleaned.
‘Fletton’ bricks are made from lower Oxford clay found in the South East. The firing process is shorter than that of other bricks and the appearance of the resultant facing can show different effects. The shorter firing process reduces the cost of this type of brick which is commonly seen in the Worthing area often with a ‘crinkled’ external finish. The cheapest type of brick is the highly automated mass produced wire cut design produced by cutting a continuous strip of clay with wire, not unlike a cheese cutter. Bricks are further categorised by their ability to withstand frost (F = frost rated, M = medium, and 0 = not rated), and their soluble salt content which over a period of time affects their colour and the extent of any efflorescence, the white crystalline deposits often seen on new face brickwork. Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor. Call him on 01903 261 217 or you can send an email to surveyor1@talktalk.net or see www.propdoctor.co.uk
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Two Travellers to Arundel in 1899 Part III – Moving On By Arundel historian Mark Phillips with extracts from Cathedral Days We continue the third and final part of our story from last month with our two intrepid American travellers, Anna and Boston and their last days in Arundel before they moved on to nearby Slindon.
The 'Knot of idlers' on the town bridge, known tongue-in-cheek locally as the 'Bridge Wardens'
Unfortunately, Arundel castle was not open to the public on Sunday, Anna and Boston’s last day in the town, so they enjoyed a quiet stroll alongside its ‘… battlemented walls’. Anna observed that: "The town no longer lies directly at the foot of the castle, its great protector. It seems to sit, if not within its arms, then beside its knee." After lunch the couple took a walk along Maltravers Street and around the roads and streets to the north of the town that: "ran laterally across the hillside, as if for once even a town house-builder could prove he knew how best to stand when he wished to look out upon a picture. Beneath us, swimming in light, stretched out the great canvas of the open countryside that surrounded the town, like an endless carpet with its inwrought pattern of waving grain, oaks and hayricks." The different architectural styles were admired, from the ‘…gabled-roofed Elizabethan and the low Georgian being the most noticeable to the modern and very precise reproductions of both, which imposed on no one.’ All this was topped off by the ‘…little Gothic style cathedral which crowns the hill, the most prominent object for miles about, after the castle, is the gift of the current Duke.’ Before setting off the following day, Anna and Boston took a final stroll around the town and finished up by the bridge over the Arun that: "appeared to be the open-air clubroom, the lounging-place of the entire population. Whenever one chanced to pass it there was always to be found a knot of idlers gathered about its parapet looking out upon the comings and goings of river life. "Certain it is, that unless we had stopped and chatted to these loungers, we should never have known, have discovered, that Arundel was a port. Yet such it is, the river banks are prolific with full-rigged ships and many other signs of maritime activity. Why is it that a man never wearies of looking at ships?" Their time in Arundel at an end, the couple set forth to rent a horse and trap they could drive on to Chichester, via Slindon. They quickly discovered that none of the locals would trust them with a horse and carriage, saying ‘We never lets out traps without drivers, sir.’ Boston suggested to Anna that they take a trap
with a driver. "Take a driver! Why not just take the train and have done with it, how can we be sure of any adventures with a driver who would no doubt talk constantly?’’ retorted Anna. An inspiration dawned on Boston, addressing the pony and trap owner again he said: "You, of course, or your man must go as far as Chichester by train to bring home the carriage. You shall take our trunks on with you, and that will be sufficient guarantee that we have no intention of running away with your horse and trap will it not?" The man laughingly confessed that it would but did not commit himself until he had consulted with ‘…half the town who had evidently formed an estimate of our character, to our advantage.’ In less than an hour, the trap was brought to the inner courtyard of the Norfolk Arms Hotel and within minutes, our American travellers were off on their next adventure.
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Sir William Garway MP, of Ford Place By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford Local History Group Ford Place is an imposing building situated on the right-hand side of Ford Lane travelling east. Although it has been converted into separate dwellings it was once the home of the Garway (Garraway) family. The family originated in Herefordshire before moving to London where three generations of the family were London Merchants. The third of the generations, Henry Garway (baptised 1575), became Lord Mayor of London 1639-1640, for which he was knighted. He was a keen Royalist and in 1642 Sir Henry gave the last supportive speech in Parliament for King Charles. Following this he was arrested and thrown in prison and his lands confiscated during the Civil War. In a contempory document it was recorded “Garway was tossed as long as he lived from prison to prison, and his estate conveyed from one rebel to another, he dying of a grievous fit of the stone.” Sir Henry died in 1646. His eldest son, William (1617 -1701) took up arms against Parliament and was also imprisoned for a while, being released on parole in 1644. Although the family had lost a William Garway great deal of their property and wealth, they still managed to retain a substantial amount, especially their holdings in Ford, Clymping and Ilsham comprising of 1,263 acres. The families fortune improved following the Restoration of the Crown. Sir Henry’s widow was given lodgings in the Palace and William became a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber in 1662. Following his mother’s death in 1657, William’s personal holdings increased with the addition of five farms in Sussex. William went into politics and was returned as MP for Chichester in 1661 which was followed by Election successes in the Constituency of Arundel in 1679 (twice), 1681, 1685 and again in 1689. A career in which he distinguished himself in the ‘House’. It is uncertain when Ford Place 1914 William had Ford Place built but it was earlier than 1670 as in that year he was taxed on two dwellings in the Parish, one of three hearths and one of nine hearths. The house is now a Grade 2 listed building. An interesting feature that can be observed (attached to the Ford Lane side of the boundary wall) a short flight of stone steps
positioned to assist the ‘Gentlefolk’ to enter and exit their carriages. There is a similar set of steps attached to the boundary wall of Ford Church.
Ford Church 1910
On his retirement from Parliament, it appears that Sir William settled into the life of a country gentleman. He also served as Church Warden between the years of 1689 and 1691. He was known for his interest in books and was affectionally referred to as a ‘walking library’ by a friend. William died on 4th August 1701 at the age of 83, a bachelor. According to his Apothecary “he (the apothecary) never saw any depart with so much ease and quiet; he continued sensible to the last half hour of his life”. In his will he bequeathed £1000 to Christ’s Hospital. The Manor of Ford he left to his nephew Sir William Norris and the remainder to another nephew the Revd. Henry Norris. In the event both had died before receiving their endowments, both having no heirs of their own. To lay claim to his inheritance, Sir William Norris had to return to England from India where he was serving as a Diplomat. It was while travelling home that he died. In the terms of the will, should there be no legitimate heirs then Christ’s Hospital would inherit all of Williams estate, which they duly did. A third nephew, also named Henry who was residing in Chichester, helped arrange the funeral. Sir William was against ‘pompous funerals’ so Henry only invited six neighbouring gentlemen to the funeral to act as pall-bearers and presented each with a ring, hat-band and a pair of gloves. He also supplied ‘mourning’ to Sir William’s housekeeper and servants. To everyone else who attended the service, uninvited, to pay their respects, he gave a glass of wine. Sir William Garway’s grave can be visited at Ford’s Parish Church, St Andrew by the Ford. Christ’s Hospital maintained their interest in Ford and Clymping building another fourteen houses locally. Many of their properties can be recognised by a plaque displaying the City of London Coat of Arms, a white shield bearing a red cross and a red dagger in the top left-hand quadrant. The corner stone of the boundary wall of Clymping Primary School carries an inscription referring to Christ’s Hospital. The Hospital’s holdings in the area were sold off in 1914.
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Amberley PC Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 28th March 2019 Nyetimber Vineyards Emma Wills (EW) introduced herself as Facilities Manager for Nyetimber Estates (NE) and the contact for anyone who has questions. EW said that at the moment the business plans were being worked on and she didn’t have any information regarding them. EW showed a map of where the vines were to be planted on the south facing slopes. Their plan is to use the rest of the land for grazing cattle and sheep but not for farming or for keeping pigs. They are aware of their responsibilities as landowners and are keen to be good neighbours to the village. In response to questions EW said that NE Estates team had started an inspection of boundaries and are in touch with SDNPA on issues. There were no plans at present to establish a wine production facility, neither was there any appetite for selling any of the land until a business plan was completed, although she is taking requests for car parking for events. Al residents would be receiving invitations to visit Gay Street manor. Planning Two meetings about Strawberry Villas with SDNP who have now called it in. The main focus was to do with insufficient provision of affordable housing. Also,
Arundel Town Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Full Council meeting on 14th March 2019. Public Questions A young person has asked if they are able to “Busk” within the Town and how this could be achieved? The Mayor said that the office were currently looking into Busking in respect of the licences required. It was recommended that this issue be taken to the next Finance & General Purposes meeting in May to seek locations within the Town where busking may take place and the co-ordination of this to be actioned by ATC Community events. Community Grants It was resolved to award the following grants to community organisations and charities: Age UK £1,000 Arundel Museum £500 Arundel Community Partnership £200 Arundel Guides £1,500 Letters of thanks The Mayor will write a letter of thanks to the Norfolk Estate in respect of the work along Mill Road and the Lime Trees. A letter of gratitude from the Mayor also to the Arundel Gardening Association and to the Arundel Rotary Club for the combined planting project at the Town Quay which features crocuses.
SUSSEX LOCAL SDNP have requested landscaping plans now rather than after planning has been granted. The planning application for Pickwick has been called in by SDNP on request of APC because of the plan for several dwellings on one site. Roads and paths The potholes remain a problem in the village although they have been marked but some of them are beginning to get bigger. The large one outside Wisteria Cottage was beginning to collapse into the ditch Football pitch Watersfield Football Club has requested use of the Football field pitch on Saturday afternoons after Storrington Vipers have played in the morning. Village Bus Compass Buses have withdrawn the twice-daily (Mondays to Fridays) No 74 service between Amberley and Storrington despite efforts by APC to maintain the route. The Village Bus will now offer a four month trial on a Monday morning from Bognor to Storrington and then to the Health Centre, Tesco and Sainsburys at Pulborough. The drivers have done a trial run for timings and the timetable has been published. Nick Herbert MP has been approached about relaxing the rule regarding drivers over 70. www.amberley-pc.org.uk Food waste redistribution The charity, UK Harvest have now confirmed they will be picking up food waste from 3 Co-op stores in the area, including Arundel and redirecting to those in need. The charity is also working with our local allotments and the Arundel Baptist Church to host a ‘Holiday Hungry’ event for local families to take place in August. Town Hall survey of condition It was resolved a draft Building Condition Survey of the Town Hall be used as the brief for a full condition survey to go out to surveyors. The survey to include, but not be limited to, all internal and external areas, roof basement and rear retaining wall structure. Included in the report should be an itemised schedule noting any immediate repairs required together with marked up drawings showing their location. This should be in a form that can be passed to contractors for competitive tendering as per the Town Councils Financial regulations. The report should also highlight any areas that are likely to require attention within the next four years. No electronic drawings are available for the Town Hall. Therefore, if required for the survey, we would also require a price for a laser survey of the building to produce plans and elevations. The drawings would become property of Town Council for future use. www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk
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Walberton Parish Council Edited extracts of draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 12th March 2019. Village Hall On behalf of Sue Cox the Clerk reported that the hall has had many extra enquiries as a result of the recent floor problems in the Pavilion. A new cooker has been ordered. The Open Gardens team is busy with their arrangements. Acoustic panel work is planned for the summer break. Community Play Centre There are two new trustees. The finances are on a sound footing and the Centre is working to capacity. There was some misunderstanding in planning for the proposed extension, permission for which now not likely to be applied for. Allotments The allotments are fully subscribed. There will not be an Open Day this year. Thanks to WPC for the grant award. Village Green Resolved to suspend the byelaw to allow parking on Open Gardens Day, subject to the weather. Resolved to grant permission to WSCC to install a bore hole. Pavilion refurbishment The painting day was successful and thanks to those who participated. Update on the problems encounter-
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ing during the laying of the new Pavilion floor, and thanks to Cllr Ratcliffe for his efforts in dealing with the issues that arose. The leaking roof above the side entrance was re© Stephen Walby paired by Mr Ian Llewellyn. It was agreed that the outside of the Pavilion is in need of repair. Some cladding and repainting to prevent water penetration is necessary. The Clerk to contact Darren Rollings in the first instance. Neighbourhood Plan The plan is progressing well and that the questionnaire was close to being printed ready for distribution later this month. Dandara development community building The Clerk was asked to email the community building sub-committee asking for copies of meeting agendas and minutes, and to ensure they come to the Council for relevant decisions. Quotes and Payments Southern Pest Control £500.00 for mole control on the playing field, and from Perfect Petals for £231.00 for Village Pond maintenance were considered. Both quotes accepted. A quote from M H Kennedy for grass mowing will be considered at another time. www.walberton-pc.gov.uk
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Yapton Parish Council Edited extracts from draft minutes of the meeting of Yapton Parish Council held on 11th March 2019. Lights in Village Hall Car Park A resident asked why the light nearest the village hall was still very dim. Apparently two lights were dim, but were due to be replaced in the next week Persimmon Homes Emerald Gardens development A resident of Emerald Gardens asked the Chairman if he had had a response to the query he raised at the last meeting. The Chairman responded by saying that he had walked round the development, but was not clear where the issues he had mentioned were occurring. Two Council Members commented that there were large bags of polystyrene on the development and that the landscaping had not been completed properly. The Chairman agreed to meet the resident on site to view the issues. Junction of Maypole Lane and North End Road A resident raised the issue of the high volume of traffic around the junction since the introduction of the full barriers at the Yapton Railway crossing. The Clerk was asked to raise the issue of safety at the junction with the local highways department. Low level Crime A resident raised the issue of low level crime and graffiti which had been affecting certain parts of the
SUSSEX LOCAL village recently. He asked if there was anything the local police could do to limit the effects of this activity. The Chairman stated ©www.yaptonhall.org that he had recently received information to show that Sussex Police had commenced recruiting more PCSO’s. The Clerk referred to contact he had had recently with the PCSO from the Arun and Chichester Local Policing Team who had sought permission to attend tonight’s meeting to discuss any issues in Yapton. The Clerk reported that he had agreed that the PCSO should attend the next meeting on the 13th May. Traffic Calming in Yapton A resident asked what was happening with regard to traffic calming measures in the village. It was also suggested that the Community Speedwatch scheme originally set up under John Mills leadership has now ceased operations. The Clerk reported there were a number of residents willing to volunteer to join the group. The Clerk also reported that any Community Speedwatch Group had to run with Police oversight. Double yellow lines West Sussex CC are proposing to introduce double yellow lines on the south side of Main Road in Yapton, at its junction with Kings Close. www.yaptonpc.gov.uk
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