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OUTSIDE IN
Help for disadvantaged artists
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Book Crime, Clemency & Consequence Tickets to Turn of the Screw Book Bella The Bee
GARDENING
Time to Sow
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Easter Special
LOCAL NEWS
Charity & Community
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March 2018 Cover image Barnham Church Lych Gate by Roger Wilmshurst www. nature-pictures.co.uk
Welcome... You often hear of ’struggling artists’ but artists with health problems, disabilities or in challenging social circumstances struggle more than most. Our main article this month profiles “Outside In”, a local charity offering a platform to artists who find it difficult to access the art world. As a result many brilliant works are brought into public view, see page 26. Spring is upon us (hurrah!) and gardeners can begin planting in earnest. See page 19 for sowing tips and other garden tasks. March really is a lovely month to get out in the fresh air so why not join one of the guided walks listed on page 18? New for this month, we bring you news from local parish councils (starting on page 24) plus our regular local area community and charity news (page 22). Also in this issue, you can win tickets to see the thrilling adaptation of Henry James’ genre defining ghost story “Turn of the Screw“ see page 24. We also have 2 books to give away on page 11.
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Bella the Bee has a secret!
Win a signed copy of this children’s book with a strong message
Bella struggles at school, doesn't have many friends and doesn't feel that she fits in. Accompany Bella in her journey to discovering something she is good at and finding a place she belongs. Bella the Bee helps children explore their developing identity, individuality and ways in which they might try and build their own self esteem. The author, Phil Clarkson, hopes that children and their caregivers will enjoy reading his books together; that they help to create space for discussion about relationships, loss, change and the impact of life events, as he believes that this is essential for our long-term well-being and happiness. Phil Clarkson, a self-confessed “day and night dreamer”, lives in West Sussex with his wife, two children and Betsy the dog. He considers family, music, dance, and football as being key to happiness.
Phil has a background in social work for over twenty years, and this sparked his interest in human behaviour and personal development. He believes that surrounding yourself with people who are supportive and accepting is paramount to personal development. These experiences and thoughts formed the uplifting and encouraging themes in the book. For more information and to purchase a copy of Bella the Bee, please visit www.austinmacauley.com
Win a signed copy! To enter the competition answer the following question: Q: Name one thing Bella helps children explore? a) Caves b) Individuality c) The countryside Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: Bella the Bee Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be drawn after 31st Mar 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
Win a copy of ‘Crime, Clemency & Consequence in Britain 1821-39’ West Sussex author, Alison Eatwell spent many years working for BBC Television before becoming a writer. At the BBC she was an award-winning drama producer as well as having roles in drama-related management. She has been a volunteer cataloguer/editor at the National Archives in Kew since 2011, and is part of the Local History Research Group currently working on the Criminal Petitions for Mercy project. Her passion for social and criminal history has led her to write her fascinating new book. From the woman who steals a cloak, to the middleclass forger, this book allows us a glimpse of the rich mix of criminals, their crimes and sentences, in early 19th Century Britain. With no statutory right of appeal against either the verdict or sentence at this time, the prisoner's only hope for relief was to petition the Crown for mercy via the Home Office, and with sentences including death and transportation, the stakes were high. Many of the thousands of petitions, held by the National Archives in Kew, reveal fascinating incidental information about the prisoner's personal life or circumstances which cannot be found in other records. As cases are followed in this book, , the criminals, supporters, prosecutors and judiciary are brought to life, occasionally with surprising results.
Read as individual cases, each subject is fascinating; viewed together, the collection reveals a unique, intimate and vivid insight in to life in 1820s and 1830s Britain. Book available from the publisher at www.penand-sword.co.uk
Win a copy of the book To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: Where is author Alison Eatwell from? a) West Sussex b) East Sussex c) Kent Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: Crime Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after 31st Mar 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Wall tie corrosion By Chris Ennis FRICS I find that I have been writing short articles for Sussex Local’ for some 10 years... Doesn’t time fly! I recall that the first such article concerned cavity wall tie corrosion issues, so I thought it would be about time to revisit the topic. In the Middle Ages walls were as often as not formed around a structural timber frame with infill panels constructed in either brick flint or other locally sourced materials. Until circa 1900 walls were of mainly solid construction and thereafter modern property was more normally constructed with cavity brick or block walls. A cavity wall is constructed with two skins of brick or block work with a ‘cavity’ between them. This cavity serves to minimise the likelihood of water penetration through the wall, and adds to the insulation qualities of a building. One of the frequent problems associated with cavity walls is ‘wall tie failure’. Wall ties are the metal strips which adjoin the inner and outer skins of brickwork together. They commonly rust and disintegrate and can cause horizontal and diagonal fractures to occur in brickwork. Many of the properties I inspect are, or have been affected to some extent by this very common defect.
There are many forms of wall tie… Early designs may have been constructed in cast iron, but more modern equivalents include twisted wire, galvanised metal and more latterly, stainless steel. I recall that on one occasion during a demolition we came across a ‘tie’ that was formed using a sardine can opening key… probably laid by a brick layer having just finished his lunch. When the wall ties rust, they expand in size and cause the characteristic horizontal and diagonal cracking clearly seen on many 1920/1930 properties. In extreme cases the cracking can elevate the walls and roofs to produce what we call the ‘pagoda’ effect which is visible on the gable ends of affected walls. There have been instances in Worthing, where walls have been unstable to the point of imminent collapse. If you live in a property with cavity walls, examine the external surfaces on the south and west elevations…. If you notice cracking, call me and I can put you in touch with a local contractor who can solve the problem. Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor Tel: 01903 261217 email: surveyor1@talktalk.net
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Chorizo & Potato soup Portuguese inspired soup for a warm, hearty meal Ingredients - serves 6-8
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
2 chorizo sausages, sliced
750g potatoes, roughly chopped (skinned if you wish)
1/2 kg thinly sliced chard, kale or cabbage
1-1.5 litre stock
1/2 tsp salt
Method 1. In a large pan gently heat the oil and add onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until softened.
2. Add the chorizo, potatoes and chard and stir to coat. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until chard has wilted. Add water and salt and bring to boil. Partially cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Cookery Courses for all Why not give a Voucher for the perfect gift? Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk
Computer Care Computer life by Alan Stainer If you have read my column for a while, you may have noticed that I fix computers. I love being able to get the most out of a machine and extending its life. I also believe everyone is capable of doing simple repairs, maintenance and upgrades themselves if they are shown how. It saves you money and it leaves more time for tech professionals to spend on the more difficult tasks. That’s part of the reason I write a tech column and why I got involved with Kinder Living (that’s kinder as in being kind, not like the chocolate eggs) and the offshoot Kinder Tech. We’re holding our third Kinder Tech event on the 3rd of March in Horsham, where a group of us techie types will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions, perform simple repairs and give advice. It’s all free on the day too! One great way to get a new lease of life out of an old machine is to replace the Windows operating system with Linux. Linux is secure and much less resource intensive than Windows and is a perfect fit for most older hardware. We usually have several computers running Linux at the show so you can see for yourself. To find out more about Kinder Tech, visit www.kinderliving.co.uk/kindertech/ www.alansitsolutions.com
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Young Readers’ Puzzle Page Wordsearch - Chocolate
Anagram
Find the listed words in the grid. Words may be hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and in either a forwards or backwards direction.
Trace the lines connecting the circles to find out what the 2nd word is
ARTISAN GANACHE RICH
BARS GARNISH SILKY
COCOA ORGANIC SMOOTH
DARK PRALINE SUGAR
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Number Tower
Help the hungry mouse reach his tasty cheese! Start at the arrow on the top of the maze.
Fill the tower so that every square contains a number. The value of each square in the number tower is the sum of the two squares directly under it.
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Barnham March 2018 January 2018 solution shown below.
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Across 1 Financial sponsor (11)
2 Pestering constantly (7)
9 Rustic (5)
3 Serious (7)
10 Trap; ensnare (3)
4 Sing in a trilling manner (6)
11 Church instrument (5)
5 Arm of a body of water (5)
12 Fortune-telling card (5)
6 Keen (5)
13 Mobster (8)
7 Unthinking (11)
16 Microorganisms (8)
8 Initiators (11)
18 Rope with a running noose (5)
14 Stopping place for a train (7)
21 Avoided by social custom (5)
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22 Female pronoun (3)
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19 Give a solemn oath (5)
: Indian capital (5)
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Local Walks - March 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. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled, if unsure please check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk. L = Walk Leader Fri 2nd 10.30am Burpham L: Jane Hilly walk with some stiles. Meet at the public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR. Mon 5th 10.30am Emsworth to Pook Lane L: Anne Along the shore. Meet in Emsworth square, PO10 7AW Mon 5th 10.30am Chichester Canal L: Helen A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners. Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT Tues 6th 10.30am Chichester Marina L: Bruce Walk down the waters edge of Chichester Harbour. Finishing at the pub. Return by bus. Meet at Chichester Marina, Birdham Weds 7th 10.30am Arun Riverbank L: Dominic Flat river bank walk returning by same route. Meet at Arun Yacht Club Fri 9th 10.30am Cissbury Ring L: Peter Phenomenal 360 degree views of coast and countryside. Meet car park opposite Nepcote Green in Findon Mon 12th 10.30am West Dean to Lavant L: Anne Quite steep ascent-descent. Meet at The Dean car park Thurs 15th 10.30am Sutton Common L: Peter Woodlands and sandy heathland. Meet at Lord's Piece car park Sat 17th 10.30am Black Rabbit to Offham Chapel L: Dominic Easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles. Meet at Mill Road car park Mon 19th 10.30am Tillington Via Pitshill L: Gerald Picturesque and peaceful countryside, via vineyards & then to Pitshill House. Dogs welcome. Meet at The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU963 220 Mon 19th 10.30am Emsworth to Prinsted L: Anne Easy flat walk, allow sufficient time in the car park. Meet in Emsworth town square. PO10 7AW Tues 20th 10.30am Stansted L: Janet Flat walk around the Stansted estate. Can be muddy when wet. Meet at Stansted Garden Centre Car Park, Rowlands Castle Weds 21st 10.30am Cocking Hill Top to West Dean L: Bruce Visiting the 13 Chalk Stone sculptures by Andy Goldsworthy. Meet at Cocking South Downs Way Car Park SU875166 Weds 21st 10.45am Climping L: Dominic Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk. Meet at Arun Yacht Club Car Park Fri 23rd 10.30am Angmering and Hammerpot L: Peter Meet at Car park in the woods at The Dover, BN18 9PX Tues 27th 10.30am Marina to Westlands L: Janet Via Birdham Pool, returning via Birdham Church. Meet at car park near Boathouse Cafe at Marina. Sat 31st 10.30am Burpham L: Dominic Hilly walk with some stiles. Lovely views. Meet at the public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR.
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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principle Designer of Glorious Gardens March into your Vegetable Patch March is the biggest month for sowing your seeds. If you haven’t already done so you can dig in some well rotted manure into your veg beds and sprinkle some fertilzer and potash onto the soil and then gentle rake it in. Not too much or your little seeds may burn when they are first put in. You can put in leeks and parsnips, spinach, peas and braccias directly outdoor. If you don’t have a lot of greenhouse or indoor space you can wait till April and May and buy plug plants that have already been grown on from seed. If you have a greenhouse you can start your tomatoes, chiles, aubergines and peppers. This gives them enough time to grow before you consider planting them outdoors. Before you begin you can think about the structure of your area. At Glorious Gardens we will always put most of our design energy into creating clean, often formal shapes of raised beds and paths before we think of what vegetables we will plant or what combinations to use. Fruit trees are considered a structural plant as they take up particular spaces and offer a relatively unchanging shape. Fruit March is your last chance for planting new, barerooted apple and pear trees, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and hybrid berries, as well as gooseberry and currant bushes. By April it will be too late for any but container-grown plants. You can also consider buying small espalier fruit trees to create borders for your path. These then become edible later in the year. Strawberries Plant out readybought, cold-stored runners, as soon as they become available; they will crop in their first year. If you can grow them in pots or hanging baskets that will reduce slug damage. If you have them from last year you can plant the little runners separately.
Herbs Towards the end of this month, sow seeds of herbs such as chives, coriander, dill, fennel, oregano, and
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Onions It’s still possible to sow onion seeds and shallots outdoors, but both are better grown from commercially produced “sets”. Shallot sets can be planted in February or March, onion sets in March or April. You can buy the ready to go bulbs online or from a garden centre. If you sow leeks now they will be ready by early Autumn. Peas and broad beans Sow both pea and broad bean seeds outdoors, protecting them with cloches if the weather is still cold. If it is your first time growing beans try runner beans as they are pretty indestructible as long as they have plenty of light and water. Asparagus It’s possible to grow asparagus from seed but much easier to buy ready-to-plant rootstocks known as “crowns”. Plant them in pre-prepared trenches this month or the next. They will come back each year so make sure they are not taking up room for anything that is more important. Broccoli, cabbages, and other brassicas This month sow Brussels sprouts indoors, and sow sprouting broccoli and summer, autumn or red cabbages either indoors or out if it’s not too cold. In West Sussex the temperatures are milder than the north so you will probably be ok. Early summer cauliflowers
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Places to visit High Beeches Gardens, Worthing. This is a 25 Acre garden which is a botanical treasure trove that includes historic magnolias. Laid out by the Loder family, but inspired by Victorian horticulturist William Robinson’s wild garden style, is it really worth going to when all the plants are coming into leaf. It is open every day except Wednesday, 1pm-5pm. 01444 400589
March tasks Get busy in the vegetable patch. Prune back shrubs like Cornus And Salix hard - look on the Royal Horticultural Society website - www.rhs.org.uk - to see how ruthless you can be! Feed the fish If the water starts warming up.
Prune your roses If you haven’t finished already as now is the last time to do them before they come into leaf. Look up summer flowering bulbs and tuber plants such as Dahlias. They can be planted now.
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Sussex Snippets The Yoga Garden, situated in the Knepp Castle Estate in Dial Post, believes that “Happy Teachers Can Change the World,” and is offering free workshops for school teachers, so that they can learn techniques to take back into the classroom, along with a free five class yoga pass for all teachers who take part in the project – allowing them to experience the benefits of Mindful yoga and meditation themselves. Mindfulness is a technique used to help people deal with stress, anxiety and depression, its neurological benefits have been scientifically proven and are now well known, and it is becoming a fashionable term in the field of education. Contact: Nina Fowkes–Tel: 01903 892459/07789 000641 nina@theyogagarden.co.uk The Yoga Garden, Knepp Wildland Safaris, Swallows Lane, Dial Post RH13 8NN www.theyogagarden.co.uk The Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is working with BOOM! Credit Union to launch a scheme to encourage residents to build up an emergency savings fund while also m ak ing th e m aware of the dangers of borrowing from loan sharks. The initiative will see the team use proceeds of crime money - confiscated from convicted loan sharks - to sponsor new Credit Union accounts. The incentive is open to the first 50 people who join BOOM! Credit Union and save £25 a month for three consecutive months - members who meet the saving requirements will receive a £25 boost directly into their Credit Union account.
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For the past two years Worthing Theatres have united with children’s hospice Chestnut Tree House by welcoming them as their official charity partner for their annual pantomime, the aim of the partnership is to help raise funds and awareness for the Sussex based charity through fundraising events, marketing and volunteer bucket collections across the duration of their Christmas production. Now, Worthing Theatres have announced that after their recent production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, £3,925.34 was raised; three times the amount they raised the previous year during the Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan. www.worthingtheatres.co.uk.
Contact: Boom! Credit Union, 129 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BP Tel: 01903 228496 Email: aradhana.kothari@boomcu.com www.boomcu.com Arundel & South Downs MP Nick Herbert has called for a noise reduction plan at Gatwick as flights from the airport continue to increase; speaking in a Westminster Hall debate called by Tonbridge & Malling MP Tom Tugenhadt, Mr Herbert asked the Government to ensure that the airport meets its noise reduction obligations under the Aviation Policy Framework 2013. Gatwick has seen a 12 percent increase in flights and a 22 percent increase in passengers since 2013, and Mr Herbert cited the Government’s policy objective that the benefits of airport growth should be shared between industry and local communities, and chal-
Each year Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) delivers a packed programme of wildlife themed adult educations courses and this year’s courses are now available for booking online. The courses offer an opportunity to learn about, experience and enjoy all aspects of the wildlife of Sussex; everything from slugs to badgers, willow weaving to navigation and fungi to wildflowers. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
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Dear Editor I would like to know when the Arun Council are going to show some common sense, when it comes to building on good growing land in the Arun area. We will need this very land to grow our own food when we leave the EU. Where are we going to get the extra water from to supply all the new houses? There is a water shortage now. Not to mention, how are we going to get around all the new traffic this will bring? I am not the only one to say this, everyone I have spoken to has said the same thing. As I write this, I am reading a article in the Littlehampton Gazette where Southern Water are objecting to the new 70 homes in Yapton, owing to the treatment works not having the capacity to cope. That’s just 70 houses, not to mention all the other houses they would like to see built in Ford and Yapton. Yours sincerely, Jeb & Sue Edwards
Talks at Six Programme Talks at Six is an award winning established forum in Chichester, where you can enjoy interesting talks on a wide range of subjects in a relaxed atmosphere, and engage in active discussion. Admission is free, with donations to the speaker’s chosen charity. Thursday 1st March – Fishbourne Roman Palace, Past Present and Future by Katrina Burton, Property Manager. 2018 marks 50 years since opening of this incredible archaeological site and Katrina will explore the opportunities for the future. Thursday 8th March – Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) by Colin Hicks, who represents over 650 businesses within Chichester City walls. They enable successful promotion of the City and increase visitors, customers, businesses, employees and investment. If you have any views on where our City should be heading please come armed with questions! Thursday 15th March - Choosing and Growing Sweet Peas by Roger Parsons, supplier of Sweet Pea seeds world wide and featured in Country Life! He will advise on choice and type and colour and will have seeds available for sale. It is also Talks at Six second birthday so to celebrate we will have cake as well! Thursday 5th April – The Cheesemaking Workshop – by Mandy Nolan who runs a cheesemaking workshop in Arundel. She will discuss the basic principles and history of home cheese making with samples to taste. Thursday 12th April – Photography, improve your image! By Walter Benzie. Walter is a past President of Royal Photographic Society and will share with us his personal journey in photography with some thoughts as to how to improve your own images together with history of the camera and famous photographers. Thursday 26th April – Past, Present and Future of Watchmaking – by Peter Mellor and Josh from RL Aus-
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tin in Chichester. They will give a history of watchmaking, focusing on famous brands such as Tudor and Rolex, and discuss what is happening within the industry today, fashion, investment and where it is going. Talks take place at The Studio New Park Centre, Chichester, PO19 7XY. Please book through the website talksatsix.co.uk or email bookings@talksatsix.co.uk
Reuse & Recycle Plastics In the light of recent media coverage on plastics, West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is reinforcing its message to reuse and recycle plastics. In West Sussex all plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays can be recycled, recycling reduces our reliance on fossil fuels and stems the damaging flow of plastics into the environment. West Sussex has a large stretch of coastline and beautiful beaches. But in the UK, the Marine Conservation Society found 718 pieces of litter for every 100metre stretch of beach surveyed. WSCC urges everyone to help by educating our children, family and friends, talking about the problem, the effects littering has, and why disposing of waste responsibly is so important and asks that next time you head to the beach, make it your mission to pick up a piece of plastic and take it to a bin; or if you buy something made of plastic, take it home and recycle it. www.wastepreventionwestsussex.co.uk
Police Crackdown on Drivers Recently a dedicated team of officers have been patrolling to catch those who use their handheld devices to text, call or surf the web while driving. This offence remains one of the main causes of serious injury and fatal collisions and despite repeated messaging around safety there are still motorists who continue to use their phone while driving. The week of action was in addition to officers’ routine road policing duties which are carried out all year round. Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, states that, “By using a handheld device at the wheel, you are taking your attention away from the road, which can severely affect your judgement, your reaction times and your awareness of what’s around you.” She cites that this behaviour is “as socially unacceptable as drink driving,” and urges anyone who witnesses someone using their mobile phone whilst driving to report it via www.operationcrackdown.org
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Win tickets to see ‘Turn of the Screw’ Wednesday 18th April, 7.30pm, Connaught Theatre, Worthing “I don’t save or shield them. It’s as bad as I feared – they’re lost.” 1840. A young governess agrees to look after two orphaned children in Bly, a seemingly idyllic country house. But shortly after her arrival, she realises that they are not alone. There are others – the ghosts of Bly’s troubled past. The Governess will risk everything to keep the children safe, even if it means giving herself up to The Others. Years later, confronted by the past she is compelled to account for what actually happened to her and the innocents under her protection. This dynamic, thrilling adaptation of Henry James’ much-loved and genre defining classic ghost story Turn of the Screw lets you draw your own conclusions about the events at Bly and where guilt resides. The original inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black and numerous films, Turn of the Screw is thought provoking, moving and above all terrifying!
Carli Norris is a familiar face on television with regular roles in Eastenders, Hollyoaks, Holby City and Doctors. She is joined by Maggie McCarthy who has worked extensively in Film, TV and Theatre. Her television credits include Dancing on the Edge and Call the Midwife and theatre credits include work with the National Theatre – Major Barbara, Doctors Dilemma.
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was discussed, but none of the modifications related to the Parish were significant enough to require a formal response from the Council. The budget and precept for 2018/19 was approved. It was agreed that the precept would be set at the same amount as last year £54,134.66 which would result in a reduction in Band D property payments to £89.33 due to the increased tax base figure due to additional developments in the Parish. The Council considered a short paper on the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) that come into force in May 2018 and the need to ensure the Council would be compliant. A list of actions including, training, email changes and data protection policies. The need to timetable the erection of the benches on the Triangle and the need to agree wording for new notices around Murrell’s Field was reported. A reminder was also given that the Spring Litter Pick would take place on Saturday 3rd March meeting at Barnham Community Hall at 10 a.m. All volunteers welcome so please do come along and help clean up our Parish. Next council meeting is Monday 5th March at 7.30 p.m. Barnham Community Hall. Alison Crabb, Clerk, Barnham Parish Council www.barnham.arun.gov.uk
The first meeting of Barnham Parish Council in 2018 took place on 29th January. The first item on the agenda was the co-option of new Councillors, Susan Forrester and Isabel Thurston who submitted applications in January. After a brief introduction both applications were formally proposed and seconded and unanimously agreed. They both signed a declaration of office and took their place at the meeting. Keith Ballard, in his role as District Councillor, reported on a meeting with the Police Commissioner at which several questions were put to her and responses received. In particular it was noted that the precept from the Police would be going up £12 per household and that there would be no increase in PCSOs in the foreseeable future. County Councillor, Derek Whittington was present and reported on discussions with Operation Watershed representatives and the Hall Trust in respect of the Hall car park; the footway works that had taken place along Barnham Road; a proposed Traffic regulation Order (TRO) for markings outside local schools to prevent unauthorised parking; and the potential progress on a cycle route from Yapton to Barnham. There were no planning applications for consideration this month. The Local Plan modifications consultation
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Tangmere Parish Council This is the first of a regular monthly feature on Council business. It is hoped that the Council will assist us in helping them promote the work they do on behalf of their community, and we thought we would start by including an introduction to the Council as stated on the TPC website (edited for print). “Tangmere Parish Council serves the village of Tangmere and the hamlet of Easthampnett. The parish is located three miles to the east of Chichester and is twinned with Hermanville-sur-Mer in Normandy, France. Tangmere Parish Council was formed in 1966 and is made up of ten members. Parish Council elections take place every four years and the last election took place in May 2015 which was un-contested. The Parish has just over 2,000 registered electors. The Parish Council exists to serve the community from which it is elected. Whilst the Council has limited powers, the Council is able to influence decisions that affect you. The Parish Council is involved with providing input into planning, environmental, transport and other issues which directly affect the parish. The full Parish Council meets every second month and its three committees, Environment, Village Centre and Finance, also meet every two months. The Council welcomes the views of residents at any time
Eastergate Parish Council This is the first of a regular monthly feature on Council business. It is hoped that the Council will assist us in helping them promote and explain the work they do on behalf of their community, and we thought we would start by including an introduction to the Council as stated on the EPC website: “Eastergate Parish Council has a maximum of nine elected Councillors who are elected for four years. The Council employs one Officer, the Clerk, to undertake the administration of the Council's business. The Parish of Eastergate includes the village of Eastergate east of the A29 Fontwell Avenue and Church Lane, and also west Barnham, lying to the west of Barnham Rife which runs under the embankment at Barnham Station. The Parish Councillors all live within the Parish or within three miles of it. The Council has three Committees which are concerned with Planning & Environment, The Sportsfield and the Parish Hall. The Planning & Environment Committee has a maximum of four members, and considers all planning applications concerning the Parish. It sends comments on planning applications to Arun District Council which decides whether the applications are permitted or refused. The Committee takes an interest in other environmental issues, such as the maintenance
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and particularly at Parish Council Meetings. Members of the public can attend all meetings. Copies of the Annual Reports which give details of the Council's activities © OpenStreetMap.org contributors and finances can be viewed in the “Agendas, Minutes and Reports” section of the website, and the website also features minutes of the other committee meetings, dates of future meetings as well as Parish Councillors’ Declarations of Interest. Forthcoming meetings: Environment Committee: 20th March Village Centre Committee: 3rd April Finance Committee: 1st May Full Parish Council: 8th March, 19th April, 10th May. All meetings start at 7.30pm except that of 19th April which is the Annual Parish Meeting, which is a meeting of the electorate and not the council, but will be chaired by the Parish Council Chairman. In the meantime the Tangmere Action Group is organising the village Spring Clean on Saturday 3rd March from 10am-2pm, please meet at the Village Centre. www.tangmere-online.co.uk of The Square and Barnham Station car park. Two large open areas of land on Farnhurst Road, Barnham, were transferred to the Council's ownership in the 1980's and the Committee is responsi- © N Chadwick (cc-by-sa/2.0) ble for their maintenance and for the safety of the large trees on the land which are included in a Tree Preservation Order. The Council owns some 37 footway street lights and many public seats in the Parish. The Council maintains many footpaths in the Parish and employs a Litter Collector.” At the time of going to press there were no minutes available of the meeting held on 1st February, although items on the agenda included a report on the progress of the Local Plan; to consider planning applications; to report on outstanding works at the parish Hall; and to consider a quote for contract mowing; ongoing maintenance at The Sportsfield; To report progress on repair to lettering on the War Memorial; and to review progress of the website. The next meeting is on 1st March at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. www.eastergate.arun.gov.uk
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26 Charity Profile
Outside In Local charity provides a platform for disadvantaged artists. By Lynn Smith. The art world enjoys a reputation for being rather a tricky and elitist nut to crack. Talent alone appears not to be sufficient - surely you need to have the right connections in order to be accepted? Entry to which must seem insurmountable to an unknown artist particularly to an unknown artist facing barriers of their own, but now there is another platform for those who define themselves as facing barriers to the art world in the shape of charity Outside In. Founded in 2006 by Marc Steene, then Head of Learning and Community at Chichester’s Pallant House Gallery, Outside In defines itself as an advocate for inclusion and participation for all in the contemporary art world. The goal of the project is to create a fairer art world, one that rejects traditional values and institutional judgements about whose work can and should be displayed.
disillusioned with the art world, it wasn’t very inclusive. So I started working in a day centre with artists with learning disabilities (and) I was struck by how incredibly talented some of the people were.” So impressed was Marc with the artists’ talents that he booked space at Brighton Library to put on an exhibition of their work. But when he went to collect the work, he discovered, it had been pulped to make into papier-mâché. “Every three months, they (the day centre) pulped all the work they produced. For me that was shocking, the ritual destruction of work because it wasn't valued as art.” Marc resolved to make sure the work of such hidden artists was not only preserved, but exhibited too, hence set up Outside In to discover and support the overlooked creators in our communities. Marc was offered £500 by Pallant Gallery supporters, Steve and Jackie Street, which enabled him to he set up the first Outside In exhibition in 2007. Genesis Khan, At One With Fear
Marc has over 30 years’ experience of working in community care – experience that directly informed the establishment of the project. He studied at the Slade School of Art in London, and tells me: “I got
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At the heart of Outside In is its website which offers the opportunity of a digital presence to artists who may not otherwise have the chance to showcase their work online. Artists can create their own personalised online galleries and enter work for exhibitions and competitions. The site allows them to display up to fifty pieces of work, complete with titles and descriptions. Additionally, Outside In regularly holds Surgery Days across the country to support artists who do not have the skills or facilities to create an online gallery.
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They also receive tailored support and advice from the Outside In team regarding artwork and artistic practice, help accessing the art world and the chance for the artist to have their artwork publicised via newsletter, social media or blog, e.g. as Artist of the Month or a ‘Wednesday Wonder.’ In addition there are training opportunities via the Step Up programme, developing skills and confidence in a gallery setting, leading to the possibility of paid employment as workshop facilitators, researchers and curators. As a member of the European Outsider Art Association’s board, and its involvement in the Paris Outsider Art Fair, Outside In is able to offer artists an increasingly international platform. Chaz Waldren, Prayer
Currently there are 2,600 artists with online galleries through Outside In and the project has helped launch the careers of numerous artists. Manuel Bonifacio, an artist with learning disabilities, is an example of an Outside In success story. Manuel attends a centre run by Art Venture three days a week and was first exhibited in 2012 in the organisation’s national open
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exhibition; he was selected as one of 150 artists from a submission of nearly 3000 works. Manuel won one of six awards entitling him to a one-person show at Pallant House Gallery. Since this springboard the charity has supported the development of Manuel’s artistic career and his work is now held in collections across the world, including the Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne. In 2017 Marc left his King Jasna Nikolic job as Executive Director of Pallant House Gallery to set up Outside In as an independent charity, a step that has led to the recruitment of a dedicated team of staff, with four fulltime and two part-time salaried employees, and allowed the charity to apply for grants from trusts and foundations. The organisation has also developed an endowment fund of £500,000, providing a degree of ongoing financial security and is part of the Arts Council England’s National Portfolio, which will provide the charity with core income for four years.
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28 Charity Profile Outside In holds exhibiPeter Cutts, The tions in different locations Wonderful World of around the country in colFlying Creatures laboration with a range of partner organisations (over fifty in the previous ten years). A recent collaboration was the Outside In: Journeys exhibition held at Sotheby’s, London, which served to highlight to many the important and high profile platform that the charity is able to provide to artists who face barriers to the art world. Although not a fundraising event per-se the exhibition did lead to a large number of donations and sign-ups to the charity’s new Friends and Patrons Scheme, which launched at the exhibition, and raised an impressive £50,000 for the charity. As with most charities, the challenges the organisation faces are around ensuring it continues to receive sufficient funding to allow the development of the programme to better support its artists. Interestingly, Outside In has developed a mixed business model and is looking to increase income from art sales - an online shop showcases original art works, from the Patrons and Friends scheme and to further develop the endowment fund.
Marc believes that Outside In poses both a challenge and an opportunity to the art world by questioning notions as to who is an artist, what art is and challenging assumptions that art has to be taught and is about knowledge, skills and context. “Some of the artists and art work of the artists Outside In works with have achieved remarkable success, being sold to international public and private collections bringing new and interesting work into the market. Often the art world and audiences are inspired and amazed when they visit an Outside In exhibition, the work is always presented to the highest quality, instilling confidence in the viewer and enabling people to put their prejudices to one side.” The project still has many roots in Pallant House Gallery, where many local people have supported the project to grow and become independent, and a large number of its artists and partner organisations are based in Sussex, which Marc says, “ … will always be the home and birthplace of the charity.” Contact: c/o Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ www.outsidein.org.uk
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Sussex Schools “Worth Less” under new funding
Head teachers ask the community to write to their MP to highlight the unfair bias in funding which will affect our children’s education
Additional funding could also be spent on a range of other crucial resources and support staff in areas such as Special Educational Needs and Disability, counselling services and extra tuition as needed for students across the ability range. At times, our resources and that In September 2017 the governof the Local Authority are so ment announced its new Nastretched that we worry about tional Funding Formula. Consecarrying out the most basic duty quently, the Department for – that of maintaining the best Education reduced the amount possible welfare provision – to that it had originally planned to the levels to that all schools take from school budgets by should be able to. Some £1.3 billion (2015-2020) and schools are even resorting to confirmed new formula arrangeasking for parental contribuments for how schools would be tions to supplement their befunded from April 2018. Is there a lower ratio of teachers to children on the leaguered budgets. This is enHeadteachers in West Sussex horizon in West Sussex? tirely unacceptable. have looked in detail at the Headteachers in thousands of other low funded areas Department for Education’s own funding information of England, are all stating the same facts. We are and statistics and have concluded that the new ardelighted that a cross party group of councillors from rangements fall well short of what was promised. West Sussex are also continuing to support our camDespite promises to the contrary, your child’s educapaign so clearly, stating publicly that the proposed tion is still worth far less than that of many other new formula is “not fit for purpose”. counties. It is acknowledged that factors, such as In November last year, representative Headteachers deprivation, mean that schools should be funded from 5000 schools across 25 counties petitioned the differently. But the disparities that will still be in place Chancellor directly. The response was both superficial for the next financial year 2018-19 (and beyond) are and inadequate. impossible to regard as being satisfactory in any way. We need our local MPs to raise their voices publicly Using the Department for Education’s own statistics it and unequivocally once again to confirm that the new transpires that 100,000 pupils in West Sussex will funding formula proposed by the government is simreceive £30 million less per annum than the average; ply not fit for purpose. We have already received an £145 million less than the same number of pupils in initial statement from them (excluding Nick Gibb MP Greenwich and £263 million less than those in the as he is the school’s minister). The fact that we have London borough of Hackney. a new Secretary of State merely adds to the sense of Here are sample funding comparisons urgency. Type Pupils Sussex £m Other £m Our collective work – and in particular, the sustained intervention of local MPs - was important in ensuring Secondary 1176 Worthing 5.4 Hackney 9.2 that some improvements were made to original proposals for the new formula. We now need to have this Secondary 1177 Bognor 5.5 Hackney 9.2 work finished fairly and adequately. Primary 340 U Beeding 1.2 Hackney 2.0 Every pupil sits the same examinations and all pupils have the right to adequate levels of funding and supPrimary 432 Shoreham 1.5 Hackney 2.5 port so that their dreams and aspirations can be fulfilled. We now need every adult who cares about chilTo give an idea of how badly children in West Sussex dren’s education in Sussex, parent or not, to step up schools are being funded, when compared to other alongside their local school and write to their MP to areas, an additional £1 million of funding can purdemand change. chase the following: Editor’s note. You can see the original text of this 34 teachers letter together with its attachments by searching for 63 teaching assistants this article in the Education section of our website 2,000 computers www.sussexlocal.net. If you have any comments for 40,000 text books publication please email us at info@sussexlocal.net Head teachers across Sussex have written to parents highlighting the ongoing disparity in funding across schools which they say will affect the ability of Sussex schools to provide adequate teaching and services. Here is an edited summary of their letter.
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