February 2018
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SAY YES MORE
Get the life you want! Social Enterprise based at Brinsbury
HISTORY Old photos
GARDENING
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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Local Clubs, Gardening, Local Charities, Local Business Directory
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February 2018 Cover image “Yestival” at Brinsbury (c) David Altabev
Welcome... If you’re struggling to stick to your New Year resolutions, you may find inspiration from our main article this month - Say Yes More. This social enterprise based out of a London Bus at the Brinsbury campus just north of Pulborough encourage their followers (the “YesTribe”) to not settle for any less than will make them happy. Read how they are changing attitudes and giving city dwellers a taste of countryside tranquillity - page 26. Dig out the picnic hamper and your Wellies for the first race meeting of the season at Parham. We have tickets for four plus reserved parking for Parham Races worth £70 - see page 15. You can also win tickets to see Private Lives at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing p46. Look out for more great competitions that miss the print deadline on our new website. Andrew Staib is thinking ahead to Spring and re-vamping your garden. As usual there are some suggested tasks and places of horticultural interest to visit. See page 36.
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1. Arundel edition - Arundel, Amberley, Burpham, Climping, Fontwell, Ford, Slindon, Walberton & Yapton Total addresses - 6,500 2. Barnham edition - Barnham, Eastergate, Westergate, Aldingbourne, Oving, & Tangmere Total addresses - 5,200 3. Chichester edition - Chichester centre & suburbs Total addresses - 7,800 4. Findon edition - Findon Valley, Findon Village, Nepcote, High Salvington, Clapham & Patching plus Salvington/Selden (south of A27) Total addresses - 6,000 5. Pulborough edition - Pulborough, Bury, Coldwaltham, Fittleworth, Marehill, Nutbourne, Stopham, West Chiltington village and Common. Total addresses - 5,500 6. Storrington edition - Storrington, Ashington, Cootham Thakeham, Sullington & Washington. Total addresses - 6,200 The combined circulation of all six editions is over 38,300 addresses.
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Win tickets to Parham Races Saturday 17th March. For 4 adults plus reserved parking worth £70 Parham Races is home to the Crawley & Horsham Steeplechases, where a long tradition of National Hunt racing stretches back 65 years. Parham ranks among the oldest tracks in the South East. Sussex is a county with a great racing tradition. With Goodwood, Fontwell Park, Plumpton and Brighton on our doorstep, and Lingfield a stone’s throw away up the A23, we can justifiably claim to be a well-horsed county. Parham sits foursquare in a county hosting Jump trainers of the calibre of Gary Moore, Nick Gifford, Richard Rowe and Amanda Perrett. Racing is in our blood.
from the original race to accompany it. And of course, our fixture in 2018 falls on St Patrick's Day, so expect a little bit of Irish blarney as you enjoy your afternoon whilst England take on Ireland at Twickenham. This is a perfect chance to get close up and personal with your racing, support friends and family riding or training, and enjoy the unique ambiance that only a British springtime Point-to-Point can engender. Enter our competition or visit www.parham-races.co.uk and use voucher Sussex Local to get an extra £1 off the prevailing admission, valid until March 15. Competition closes 28th February. www.parham-races.co.uk
You can be assured of a great day out at Parham Races. A day at the races represents a fantastic family day out, whether with a picnic from the boot of the car, or in our hospitality marquee, where lunch and racing from the comfort of your own table costs just £68. General admission costs just £15, or less if booked in advance. The programme includes seven steeplechases, some pony racing to find the next AP McCoy, a flat race for hunting enthusiasts dressed in formal hunting gear, a hound parade, lots of shops, a funfair, licensed bar and the Parham Provender, our range of premium snack food concessions, where you can assuage your appetite with quality foods. There's a dog show too so if you have a pet of your own, bring it along for the chance of some fabulous prizes and great entertainment. The programme is centred around a little piece of racing history in the Gatwick Cup, former feature of the eponymous racecourse, and re-introduced to the Parham races programme with a splendid antique trophy
Win tickets to Parham Races To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: How many steeplechases are in the programme? a) 10 b) 8 c) 7 Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: Parham Races Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after 28th Feb 2017. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Young Readers’ Puzzle Page Wordsearch - Crafty fun
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Find the listed words in the grid. Words may be hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and in either a forwards or backwards direction.
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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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Findon Vale School
thanks go to The Educational Group who arranged Millie’s visit.
Everyone at Vale School in Findon Valley has settled well in to the new term following their Christmas break. All year groups (from Early Years to Year 6) are starting their new themes with great enthusiasm. There was much excitement last week when the school were visited by Millie, a rather friendly Tyrannosaurus Rex! Children in Early Years explored fossils and other prehistoric exhibits, then the children from Year 3 joined them to meet Millie in the school hall. The staff were very impressed at how well behaved Millie was during her time in school and all the children were accounted for, following her visit! Many
Vale School have also hosted a Key Stage 1 New Age Kurling Competition - six other local schools joined Vale to participate and all the children who took part thoroughly enjoyed themselves and showed great team spirit. Well done to all the children and the Vale teams did well to secure 2nd and 3rd places!
Vale School will be hosting another New Age Kurling Competition for older year groups next week.. www.vale.w-sussex.sch.uk
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Local Walks - February All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Thu 1 10:00am South Downs 4 - 5 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Meet at Poynings Recreation Ground, BN45 7BH Mid Sussex 01444 477110 Fri 2 11:00am Southwater 2.6 miles 30 or 75 mins Health Meet in car park of the Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 7UN). Along bridleways and country lanes and return via the Downs Link Jill 07780 701184 Sat 3 10.30 am Sumners Pond 4 miles 2 hrs Level 2 Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR, TQ124268). A lovely walk around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows Douglas 01403 268807 Sun 4 10:00am Sullington Hill 5 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park, RH20 4PG. Steep Hill, dogs welcome and refreshments provided Mick 01903745971 Tue 6 10:30am Southwater Footpaths and Lanes 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Park in the car park of Southwater Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 7UN) Across fields and along quiet tracks and lanes Lynne 01403 268157 Sat 10 8:30am Whiteways to Sutton Circular 8.5 miles 4 hrs Level 3 Meet at the car park just off Whiteways roundabout BN18 9FD. South Downs Way on the north side to explore Bignor and on to Sutton Mick 01903 745971 Mon 12 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins Health Meet at Sussex Barn pub car park, off North Heath Lane, RH12 5PJ. Choose 30 or 75 mins gentle walk around the North Heath area riverside John 01403 268885 Wed 14 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-6 miles 3 hrs Level 3 For experienced walkers over difficult terrain. Very social walk that usually ending in a pub. Car sharing encouraged, please ask if you require a lift Ron 07933 106663 Thu 15 11:00am Billingshurst 2.3 miles 60 mins Health Meet at Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ. Walk around footpaths or Jubilee Fields. Stay for coffee afterwards Jean 01403 581865 Tue 20 10:30am Horsham Going South 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet at St Mary’s Church, Causeway, RH12 1HE. Lovely views of Horsham Jill Shuker 07780 701184 Wed 21 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk 2.5 miles 90 mins Health Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4PG Mick 01903 745971 Fri 23 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins Health Meet outside St Mary’s Church in Causeway, Horsham, RH12 1HE Peter 01403 260783 Sat 24 2:00pm Sandgate Park & Sullington Warren 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park, RH20 4PG Mick 01903 745971 Sun 25 10:00am Lee Farm 5.2 miles 2 hrs Level 3 Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). This walk takes us to historic Lee Farm in the heart of the South Downs behind Storrington Mick 01903 745971 Wed 28 10:00am Rookwood Golf Course, Horsham 4.5 miles 2 hrs Level 2 Take Robin Hood Lane off the Robin Hood Roundabout on the A24 and follow the signs, meet at the car park entrance Michael 07719 467861
Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Sun 4 10:30 Henfield Meet at Library car park, Bishops Close, Henfield Sun 11 10:30 Harting Down Meet at NT car park, Harting Down Sun 18 10:30 Goodwood Meet at Counters Gate car park, Selhurst Park Road, Goodwood Wed 21 10:00 Slindon Meet at Butt Lane opposite entrance to Slindon College Sun 25 10:30 Shoreham Meet at Car park, Adur Recreation Ground, Shoreham
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What does your retirement look like? By Ivan Lyons Director Investment Solutions, Worthing So you are in a workplace scheme. Job done? Not quite. Retirement may seem like a long way off but “life’s longest holiday” takes a bit of planning. After all, you want plenty of “spending money” to enjoy yourself and that “holiday break” could last longer than you think.
them. Please note that not all options are available under all plans and any contract with a guaranteed minimum pension or guaranteed annuity option carries restrictions. This information is based on our understanding of current taxation law and HMRC practise, which may change. Would you welcome independent advice without obligation? If it has been a little while since you reviewed your retirement planning – why not make a financial planning wealth check as one of your New Year’s resolutions? We look forward to hearing from you.
Life expectancy has improved dramatically in the last few decades and many people will now live much longer than you might have expected. According to the Office for National Statistics, a 65 year old man in the UK will live for an average of 18.5 years, whilst a woman of the same age can expect to live for 20.9 years*. Living longer and healthier lives is great news, but it makes planning for your retirement ever more important. Luckily, preparing for the future can be a straightforward task and there’s lots of help available. To create a plan, start by asking yourself: When
do I want to retire? What income do I want? Can I afford to retire? Want to know your options? Generally, you can start taking pension benefits when you are 55 (under certain circumstances you may be able to take them earlier) as: A tax-free lump sum, normally up to 25% Regular income with a drawdown pension; Guaranteed regular income with an annuity or a
drawdown pension with a secure income feature, or
A combination of these.
Alternatively, if you are some time away from retirement, you can wait and decide later. The key thing is that your savings are there for you when you need
Contact Investment Solutions: Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 or send an email to Ivan at: ilyons@graftonhouse.net or visit www.investment-solutions.co.uk Twitter: @investment_sols *National Life Tables, UK: 2014 - 2016
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Sussex Snippets West Sussex Waste Prevention reminds residents about the importance of battery recycling - all batteries can cause fires, in refuse trucks and at waste plants, but lithium batteries are more prone and these are the ones in phones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras and hand held games. To recycle old gadgets/batteries take them to a Household Waste Recycling Site; or if you only have loose batteries, to a local disposal point – found in supermarkets and DIY stores. www.wastepreventionwestsussex.co.uk Henry Smith MP has welcomed the Government’s multi -million pound investment in local healthcare this winter, as it emerged that the Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) had been granted up to an additional £1,687,000 of funding to help cope with winter pressures. Travel writers at the Guardian have recognised Leechpool and Owlbeech Woods in Horsham as top “hidden gem” – the popular woodland attractions rated alongside world renowned locations such as Shell Beach; one of Australia’s natural wonders of the world and came out as one of the publication’s best hid-
SUSSEX LOCAL den discoveries of 2017. Commenting on the experience of visiting the local woods, the Guardian said it was “transported to another world”. Bestselling crime and thriller writer Peter James, author of twelve consecutive Sunday Times number ones, whose books have sold nineteen million copies worldwide, is to host an evening in aid of “Care for Veterans.” ‘The Dead Good Evening’ to be held at the Sir Robert Woodard Academy in Lancing, on Thursday 15 February, 7pm - tickets are £20 each and on sale now from the Care for Veterans’ Fundraising Office. 01903 218444 www.careforveterans.org.uk info@careforveterans.org.uk The true depth of the culture in the Horsham District has been highlighted by the incredible amount of grant applications made to the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 team. More than 140 applications were made by the December deadline from communities, groups and individuals from all over the district including Steyning, Billingshurst, Ashington, West Chiltington, Henfield and Horsham and all areas of the programme have had interest. www.hdculture2019.co.uk A refreshed five-year capital investment programme and steps to balance the overall budget were approved by West Sussex County Council at a recent meeting. Members agreed a five-year Capital Investment Programme which will see a total of £800million invested in key priorities including new school places, major road schemes, boosting the local economy, and sustainable energy projects. The final budget is to be agreed on 16 February. www.westsussex.gov.uk West Sussex Writers are currently helping run the 2018 Steyning Festival Short Story Award, a competition open to East and West Sussex residents past and present, will be judged by two renowned Sussex writers - Elly Griffiths and Simon Brett - and will culminate at an award ceremony during the Steyning festival in May. Closing date for entries is March 11th and all the details can be found on the West Sussex Writers website. www.westsussexwriters.co.uk Lodge Hill is an outdoor educational and activities centre for young people set in the South Downs National Park near Pulborough. They launched ChallengeU in 2014. It is an early intervention programme for young people who may be at risk of offending, exhibiting anti-social behaviour or not engaging in education between the ages of 13 – 17. The Challenge has recently been adapted for young people with Asperger’s where the focus is on social interaction, life skills and enjoying outdoor activity. Thus far the Trust has worked with young people who, because of their anxiety, have found it difficult to leave their homes, let alone travel to Wales on expedition. The Trust has successfully supported these young people to do just that. For further details contact activities@lodgehill.org.uk or phone the Activities Manager on 01798 831411 (Ext: 233).
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Council commits to weekly collections Weekly refuse collections are here to stay in Adur and Worthing - that’s the message from council leaders who have reconfirmed there will be no change in the service despite budgetary pressures. National figures show that more than three in four local authorities in England now collect household waste every fortnight as funding pressures bite.
But, following a question at Worthing’s Full Council, at the end of last year, leaders at both Adur District and Worthing Borough councils said they remain as committed as ever to regular refuse collections - which is why they recently invested £4.2 million in a state-ofthe-art refuse fleet. It comes after budget papers
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Street clutter scheme a success Traders are being thanked for playing their part in helping improve access to one of the major shopping streets in Worthing town centre. Worthing Borough Council began a pilot scheme in September aimed at reducing ‘street clutter’ in Warwick Street. This was following complaints from shoppers and wheelchair users that they were unable to get from A to B due to the amount of street furniture in the road. In order to maintain access for all, local businesses were asked to apply for a licence to place items like A-Boards and outdoor seating in the public highway. After all but three businesses in Warwick Street signed up to the self-funding scheme, access to the pedestrianised street has been dramatically improved. Enforcement action is now being considered against those firms without a licence, which will see the removal of items belonging to non-compliant firms and potential fines of up to £1,000. Council leaders will also look to roll out the pilot to other areas in the town from March. Contact: www.adur-worthing.gov.uk
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Temporary homeless shelter in Worthing approved
Homeless people are set to receive greater support after plans to create a temporary accommodation centre were approved. At a meeting in January, Worthing Borough Council’s planning committee approved the proposal to convert the former NHS building in Lyndhurst Road into a 37bedroom hub. The proposal, which was brought forward by Roffey Homes and Worthing Churches Homeless Project (WCHP) in conjunction with the council’s housing department, will support local single homeless people who are in need of emergency accommodation. With emergency housing at a premium in the town, councillors believe the centre will offer safe and secure short-term shelter for people in Adur and Worthing until suitable permanent properties can be found. As well as ensuring the homeless receive greater support and care, the move will also reduce the local authority’s reliance on expensive and unsuitable bed and breakfast accommodation. Councillor Heather Mercer, Worthing Borough Council’s Executive Member for Customer Services, said: “Families and individuals who become homeless need advice and support on the services available to help them move back into settled housing. This new centre will have all such services under one roof and
all the expertise needed to help residents move forward positively. Under the plans, Roffey Homes will be offering the building to WCHP rent free. Councillors heard how the accommodation will have a staff controlled central entrance and a minimum of two staff on duty 24/7 in order to ensure it is fully safe and well managed. WCHP said it would work with the council and other partners to create a more long-term solution to providing permanent short-stay accommodation for those in need. Worthing council will contribute £6 million over the next three years towards acquiring emergency or temporary accommodation for those declared homeless as part of a structured plan.
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Government cuts Sussex apprenticeship funding Influential business partnership Coastal West Sussex (CWS) has hit out at a government decision which could see a drastic drop in the number of small firm apprenticeships on offer in the region. Government has awarded no funding for the Universities of Chichester and Brighton to run apprenticeship schemes on behalf of small and medium sized businesses, despite an increase in demand, and the Further Education Colleges received only about fifty percent of their requirements. The South East as a whole has fared badly in the funding announcement and now CWS chairman Geoff Edwards has written to the government’s Apprenticeships Minister Anne Milton calling for an urgent rethink.
Adur Local Plan Approved
The Adur Local Plan, which will give residents control over development across the area for the next fifteen years, has been approved by councillors. In what has been a six year process, Adur District Council has consulted with hundreds of residents, businesses and other stakeholders in drawing up the 1,200 page blueprint. The result is a document which has been found ‘sound’ by a Government appointed Inspector and which now gives the local authority control over where and how much development is built up until 2032.
Councillors have made it clear the document would provide the policy framework against which future planning applications would be assessed. Unlike many other authorities locally and nationally, Adur’s plan has been supported by a Governmentappointed Inspector. The Plan covers the whole of the District, except those parts that are in the South Downs National Park. www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/
Lottery Funding for Highdown
Worthing’s world-famous gardens at Highdown have received a major boost with the award of Lottery funding to help preserve their future. The gardens, internationally important because they are home to hundreds of rare and exotic plants and trees uniquely grown on chalk soil, are visited by tens of thousands of people every year. Worthing Borough Council, which owns and maintains the gardens, has now successfully applied for Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) money to develop a long-term survival plan for the landmark, which is open free to the public. The Fund has awarded almost £100,000 to the Council to develop a new plan for the eight and a half acregardens, which includes preservation of rare specimens; a new visitor centre; plans to tell the garden’s fascinating history and development of community ownership through a full volunteer programme. www.highdowngardens.co.uk
Broken New Years Resolutions By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner By the time you are reading this there is a 50% chance that you have already given up on your New Year’s Resolutions. This year “saving money” seemed a particularly popular resolution, alongside the classic “losing weight”, but did you give any thought as to how you would actually achieve it? Whilst having fewer takeaways may help with both, January is a long dark month without any curries or pizzas! Did you consider any of the options that would have no impact on your lifestyle? Reviewing life and health insurances can potentially save you hundreds of pounds a year, particularly if you have a mortgage protection policy or decreasing term assurance that is a few years old. With these policies the cover goes down each year in line with the outstanding mortgage but the premium stays the same. This makes them great value for money in the early years but they get relatively more expensive as time goes by. It is over five years since insurers were banned from charging different premiums to men and women. If you’ve not reviewed your insurances since then men can often save money on life insurance whilst women
can save money on critical illness and income protection policies. Combined with a lower sum assured on a decreasing policy the savings can be massive. You may find that there are policies you can stop altogether because your circumstances have changed and you no longer need them. This could be for any number of reasons such as you have changed job and your employer provides the benefit now, you have paid off the mortgage or the kids have left home. When I sit down with a client and find a couple of policies they no longer need and reduce the premium on another by half I’m usually met with two emotions in quick succession. The first is happiness towards me for saving them however many pounds each month. The second is anger at themselves when they total up how much they have paid out when they did not need to! The longer they’ve overpaid the angrier they get, so review your insurances sooner rather than later and you can rescue one of those broken resolutions and fulfil another you did not know you had – be calmer! For more details visit www.nsurefinancial.co.uk or to arrange a free review please call 01903 821010
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Say Yes More Find the lifestyle you want. By Lynn Smith The New Year is traditionally when we take stock of our lives, perhaps resolving to take control of our life styles – to eat healthier, exercise more, work less hard - but the first flush of enthusiasm is often lost to the realities of our modern existence – the daily commute, gloomy global news. More often than not we settle back into our usual routine without really noticing that we’ve done so, leaving our good intentions to gather dust – along with that new gym membership. Now there is help for those who might need a little support to embark upon a healthier less stressed lifestyle. Volunteer-run social enterprise SayYesMore has launched a crowd funding campaign to establish a community hub, using the unlikely shape of a London bus, the YesBus, in a West Sussex countryside idyll as a healthy alternative to city/urban living.
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The “YesBus” based at Brinsbury north of Pulborough In 2012, founder Dave Cornthwaite, started sharing a personal motto. To him, SayYesMore was a lifeaffirming message, “… a reminder that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference and a gentle kick up the butt in those times where everything feels hopeless.” Research has shown that spending time in nature can improve cognitive functioning, short-term memory and creativity and Dave explains how he came up with the project: “Having lived in London for several years, I have firsthand experience of the frenetic pace of life and the impact it can have on mental health. Around one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year which is significant number – so I was motivated to establish a space where people can get away from city living, get closer to nature, and make space for new ideas. “Whether you’ve had a hard week and could do with some downtime in the country, run an innovative young company which sees the value in bonding their team in a countryside setting, or you’re a teacher wanting to give your students a special classroom for a day, we’ve developed multiple programmes to foster and incubate forward-thinking and the benefits that come from saying ‘you know what, I CAN do that’.” “It is,” Dave believes, “easy to get into a habit whereby your default response is automatically “no,” with the result that “you end up hiding away, not challenging yourself and growing stale.” Saying Yes More means people become more interesting, creating memories and learning new skills. What Dave describes as, “A call for action from anyone wanting to make life count.” Dave’s first step was to launch a Facebook page that quickly gathered followers. In 2015, following an urge to see if he could turn his Facebook friends into
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“Yestival” Inset photo (c) David Altabev “real people,” Dave decided to invite his online friends to a one night camp out. Nineteen followers turned up at Liverpool Street station for the campout, and Dave discovered that they were not only real but also “nice.” Since this first campout, SayYesMore has held hundreds of events, from weekly free wild campouts under the stars - motivating, the group say, nights of inspiration and adventurous tales called YesStories to regular gatherings of all kinds including barbecues and river paddles, that encourage people to believe in their power of choice. This includes an annual microfestival called - what else - “Yestival” and an evergrowing global community with over 10,000 members. Nicknamed the YesTribe - which Dave Cornthwaite confesses sounds a bit like a cult but, as he says, “if so we’re just a very nice one” - the community is free to anyone who is looking to make life less restricted, more enjoyable, more interesting and more memorable. The aim: “… to make a culture of happy, kind, yes-people normal. To help foster dreams of living and working based around passions and hobbies, and to make sure members use their time as well as possible.” Dave’s idea was to establish a countryside hub for the YesTribe, and set about converting the YesBus. Once work on the bus was underway the search began for suitable land on which to site the finished bus/hub, resulting in SayYesMore entering into a partnership with Brinsbury Campus of Chichester College (just north of Pulborough) with a home for the bus on one of the college’s green fields. A place that would entice people away from the city into the countryside - a relaxing, safe space, overlooking stunning Sussex countryside, that would be the perfect setting for an escape. The aim for the bus was a multi-use space both to help nurture a community spirit amongst independent, creative humans and to provide a countryside escape
which would fuse the calming power of nature with the need to keep on top of work. The bus would have coworking desks, a base for inner-city kids exploring the countryside for the first time and be a “digital detox retreat” designed to improve the mental health of adults struggling with the pressures of modern society, and a memorable site for team building days. The group also wants to open up accessibility to the countryside, especially for city children who have
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never walked in woodland or down a muddy country track. From a creative hub enabling a vibrant, progressive tribe of adventurers, to a meeting space and an outdoor playground, the YesBus is an example of exactly what SayYesMore wants to inspire – what they describe as “… a beauty in bringing an audacious idea to reality.” The Crowdfunding campaign continues, £48,000 is needed to cover the material costs of converting the bus. But the YesBus is not the only string to SayYesMore’s bow. The group’s own “micro-festival for positive change,” has been held annually, each autumn, since that first one in 2015. Set in rolling green countryside at Brinsbury Agricultural Centre Yestival offers: “a weekend full of workshops, talks, walks, discussions and games during the day, then comedy, inspirational lectures and chilled out music at night… a festival with an emphasis on discovery, inspiration and discussion, rather than drinking and partying.” SayYesMore now has more than 6,000 plus followers on its main Facebook page and a further 2,000 members in regional tribes around the UK, and the message is spreading worldwide with YesTribes popping up in Germany, Australia, Bali, Canada, USA and Belgium. In the last year, the YesTribe has raised over £750,000 for good causes, and has “ … travelled well over 100,000 miles on human-powered journeys – including setting up charities, businesses and social enterprises.” And, SayYesMore runs workshops and
The Yes Bus - inspirational community hub retreats that aim to help anyone going through a tough but ultimately rewarding lifestyle transition. The group’s ethos are straightforward – to make positivity normal; to support change by reducing hurdles and building a supportive network; to ensure that they have regular organised meet-ups, gatherings, camp-outs and events and to do more than just hang out, by sharing skills and create businesses together. So, if you feel it’s time that you stopped doing a job that isn’t for you and began something that you’re more passionate about, want to surround yourself with positivity and like-minded people, want to take up new hobbies and learn new skills or head off on life-changing adventures – you could do a lot worse than saying yes more. www.sayyesmore.com
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A Few Oldies to look back on by Valerie Martin In May 1949 Colonel Oliver Ulric Thynne, C.M.G., C.V.O., D.S.O. and Mrs Majory Thynne photographed at Muntham Court in Findon at the celebration of their Golden Wedding...... that is Pharaoh the Yellow Labrador taking centre stage (below).
Working under Chanctonbury Ring at the end of the Second World War (to be precise in 1949). Note that the beeches on the summit of Chanctobury are at their majestic splendour as this was pre-hurricane days (above). On the right, a mention for the Findon Valley Home Guard guys in years gone by. It is Finals Night of the Findon Valley Home Guard Club Snooker Pairs Competition. Left to right: Mark Howard, W. Mills (donor of the trophy), Reg Cooper, R. Welsh and J. Avenell. Well done to the winning pair on the right.
Above is Rosamund Margesson with her parasol at the front entrance of the Manor of Findon at Findon Place in the early 1900s. Her father was Lieutenant William George Margesson - he had inherited the mansion following the tenancy of the brewer, Henry Williett. Unfortunately, many shrubby trees have been planted along the driveway of this property in more recent years and the view towards Findon Place will soon be lost from public view so we must make the most of it.
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Findon February 2018
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Smoking Spaghetti Carbonara A super easy, incredibly tasty, authentic Roman dish 4. Once your pasta Ingredients - serves 2 is cooked, remove 2 eggs 40g 'Sussex Charmer' cheese, grated 150g streaky smoked bacon (SK Hutchings meat) 200g dried spaghetti 1 plump garlic clove, crushed extra virgin olive oil plus seasoning
Method 1. Whisk the eggs into a bowl with the finely grated 'Charmer' , the crushed garlic and seasoning, mix well with a fork 2. Meanwhile pop your bacon under the grill to crisp up, turning when required 3. Boil a pan of salted water and add your spaghetti following the cooking instructions
from the heat and drain, reserving a few tablespoons of the water, as this will thicken the sauce. Immediately add your egg mixture to the pasta and stir continuously to create a lovely creamy constancy, the heat from the pasta will cook the egg 5. With scissors, snip little chunks of crispy smoky bacon into the pasta mix 6. Serve in a bowl and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil Why not treat yourselves to a delicious bottle of Wiston Sparkling wine available @village_larder to make an already fantastic meal that bit more special?
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Computer Care Budget laptops by Alan Stainer
Computer Problems?
Jargon-Free Service & Support for the home user Over 20 years experience Virus/Spyware Removal Repairs & Maintenance iPads/Tablets Setup Photo & Video Editing
Training and Advice No Call-Out Fee Competitive Rates References Available
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01903 267 688 07887 987 980
les.burstow@vipernet-tech.co.uk www.vipernet-tech.co.uk
You may be tempted to buy a £200 laptop, but be careful what you buy or you might find yourself with a useless piece of tech. Chromebooks are good and reasonably priced. They manage this because they are built around web apps. That means you don’t need much storage space or processing power, because everything is done via the web. Microsoft have brought out a range of budget laptops to compete with Chromebooks. Windows was never designed to run using web apps alone and therefore requires much more space and processing power to run smoothly. A case in point, a Windows 10 laptop I was asked to look at was running low on space. It was new and still had the default programs installed. When I looked I found the hard disk only had 27.8 GBs of space in total, which is not enough for Windows, especially since Microsoft started pushing applications onto Windows 10 without user consent. While I was watching, the available space dropped down to zero bytes. There isn’t really anything to be done in that situation, other than take the device back and get a refund. If it had been a Chromebook, or a more expensive Windows laptop, everything would have been fine. www.alansitsolutions.com
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WINDOWS - DOORS -PORCHES FASCIAS - SOFFITS - GUTTERING SHOPFRONTS -CONSERVATORIES ORANGERIES - EXTENSIONS PATIOS - DRIVEWAYS BI-FOLDING DOORS ALL DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIR WORKS UNDERTAKEN
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An asbestos cement roof By Chris Ennis FRICS Only recently I was phoned by a frail elderly lady who was concerned that a rogue builder was proposing to charge her hundreds of pounds to remove and replace her garage roof. I popped round to see her and found that the work was not really required as a matter of urgency and in her circumstances, should not have been prohibitively expensive. The roof was shallow pitched with a central asbestos capped ridge and all weathered in corrugated asbestos cement panels, probably some 30 or more years of age. Asbestos was banned from use in buildings in 1999 but is still seen in many dwellings, often in rainwater goods, soffits and water tanks. Asbestos cement building materials typically contain between 10-15% of white asbestos (there are three main types), bound in a cement base. It is the fibres from the asbestos that can be a danger to health if they are inhaled so asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) should never be abraded to create dust. In this instance the roof was leaking where metal fixings secured the panels to the roof frame, and also where the asbestos sheets overlapped. I arranged for a contractor to have the roof cleaned with a biocide to remove moss and other debris, then to apply heavy
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builder’s flexible mastic to the overlapping joints. If water penetration continues, then a Asbestos coat of proprietary water proofing barrier (Aquapol or similar) over the joints should further extend the life of the roof. This repair is not expensive or time consuming, but care should be taken if climbing on to the roof since asbestos sheets can be brittle with age. Always use crawling boards. With good fortune the complete renewal of the roof might be delayed by 5 years or so. Asbestos disposal regulations allow any domestic householder to dispose of reasonable quantities of ACMs without charge if they are double wrapped in plastic sheeting prior to consignment to a local tip with facilities to collect this hazardous waste. – I believe Shoreham amenity site is the nearest. However, if a building contractor removes the waste, a charge will be made. Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor Tel: 01903 261217 email: surveyor1@talktalk.net
“Call me before you buy your dream home”
To make sure your dream home doesn’t hide any nasty surprises! Shockingly, many people do not obtain a professional survey before buying a house. This can result in future misery and thousands of pounds of repair work. I will report on the current condition of a property and also forewarn you of any major problems which may arise. I am a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and have over 30 years local experience. Based in High Salvington, I pride myself on my speedy and personal service. Feel free to call me for an informal chat.
Chris Ennis FRICS 01903 261 217 07703 131 686 www.propdoctor.co.uk
- Homebuyer reports - Probate valuations - Defect diagnosis - Pre-sale inspections - Condition reports - Building surveys
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Paws for thought Arthritis The cold weather makes all of us more achy and stiff – and the same is true of our pets. Older dogs especially may struggle on slippery ice or mud: and running Vet Emma Suckling, on hard frozen ground puts even more strain on joints. Findon Valley Arthritis is common in dogs and cats of all ages; but is especially prevalent in older pets. Although a variety of factors contribute to the development of arthritis, the end result is a loss of the smooth cartilage lining the ends of the bones. The bones rub together, causing pain, and the joints become misshapen and knobbly due to the chronic inflammation. Arthritis causes lameness due to pain and reduced range of movement of the joints. Affected pets are in pain all the time they are moving: they may not yelp or show obvious signs of pain, because the pain is a chronic dull ache most of the time. So: what can be done to help? Quite a lot actually. Your vet may want to take X-rays to see which joints are affected and how badly. In most cases, medication (anti-inflammatories) may be prescribed: either a
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short course, to reduce inflammation and pain, or else as a long-term treatment. There are many other pain medications which can be given if these are not effective enough. Joint supplements may also be of benefit: and keeping your pet’s weight down will be very important. Physiotherapy is often a great help: sometimes you, the owner, can do this at home; at other times your vet may refer your pet for physiotherapy, acupuncture or hydrotherapy. Laser therapy is becoming more popular, with an increasing wealth of evidence to support its use. In more severe cases, surgery may be an option: either joint replacement or fusion, or cartilage implant surgery. A small number of veterinary surgeries, such as my own, are now also offering stem cell therapy. Known as regenerative medicine, this involves a small operation to harvest special cells (stem cells) from your pet, and then injecting them into affected joints. These stem cells have the ability to grow into cartilage cells that can reform the joint; in some cases completely reversing the signs of arthritis. To sum up - there are lots of options for treating arthritis and your vet will be happy to talk to you about them. Remember: lameness is always a sign of pain not just a consequence of getting old! Emma Suckling MRCVS, Crossways Veterinary Group. Crossways Veterinary Group, Findon Road Findon Valley, School Hill Storrington & High Street Steyning 01903 877325 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk
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New veterinary hospital to open in Storrington Opening in February, at Mill Stream Medical Centre Our pets play a big part in our lives. They provide loyalty, trust, companionship and no strings attached love. In return, as well as affection, they deserve the best care that we can offer, a warm safe home, satisfying food and health care to ensure that they have a quality life for as long as possible. Looking after the health of our local animals, Arun Veterinary Group now has clinics in Pulborough, Ashington, Westergate and Storrington and owner Matt Gittings told Sussex Local of their exciting plans for 2018 at their recently acquired premises at Mill Stream, North Street Library Car Park in Storrington. Here, he told us, will be a veterinary hospital equipped to deal with orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery where visiting consultants can undertake ophthalmology, dermatology and cardiology. Facilities will include a high dependency unit, sterile theatre, laboratory, "cat only" ward to relieve stress for their feline patients
SUSSEX LOCAL and air conditioned kennels. One thing Matt stressed, will definitely not change and that is the dedication of the long serving team loyally supporting the Arun Vet Group family. Arun Vet Group Owner Matt Gittings They will continue to strive to make visiting the practice as comfortable as possible for both clients and their pets and to provide the best possible continuity of care for any animal referred to them. In addition to this major step forward, 2018 will also see the launch of a new independent 24/7 emergency and out-of-hours service run by the South Downs Emergency Vets team based at the Storrington premises. With highly trained vets and veterinary nurses available outside of normal practice hours, any pet with an unpredictable illness or emergency injury can receive the treatment it needs. And, equally importantly, its owner can be reassured during this anxious time. The grand opening will be held on Saturday 24th February, from 12pm - 4pm. Please come along for a tour, all are welcome! Arun Veterinary Group, Mill Stream, North Street, Storrington, RH20 4DH. Find out more at: www.arunvetgroup.co.uk or www.southdownsemergencyvets.co.uk
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Win tickets to Noel Coward’s ’Private Lives’ Wednesday 7th March, 7pm, Connaught Theatre, Worthing London Classic Theatre present a major new touring production of Noël Coward’s sparkling comedy. In Private Lives, strong passions and stronger personalities set the stage for a classic battle of the sexes. 1930. The South of France. Two newly-married couples occupy adjoining honeymoon suites in the same hotel. As a distant orchestra plays, Sibyl gazes adoringly at charismatic husband Elyot, while Victor admires his new wife, the vivacious and sophisticated Amanda. Champagne flows and the sea shimmers in the moonlight as the newlyweds prepare for the evening ahead. But when Amanda overhears a familiar voice singing a forgotten song, an old spark reignites, with
spectacular consequences. Full of razor-sharp wit and quick-fire dialogue, Private Lives is Noël Coward’s most popular and enduring stage comedy. Extraordinarily written in only three days, Private Lives opened at London’s Phoenix Theatre in August 1930 to packed houses. Since then, this charming comedy of manners has retained its remarkable appeal, captivating audiences all over the world. For more information and tickets, please go to www.worthingtheatres.co.uk/private-lives
Win tickets to ‘Private Lives’ To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: How long did it ‘Private Lives’ take to write? a) 3 days b) 3 months c) 3 years Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: Private Lives Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after 27th Feb 2017. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
Findon Valley Residents’ Association Residents Surgery
Subscription collectiors
We are holding our next Residents' Surgery in the Library 10am – 12 noon on Saturday, 3 February. All residents are welcome to come along to discuss issues and concerns relating to Findon Valley.
Enjoy walking around our beautiful Findon Valley? Want to meet a broad cross-section of our local community? Help is needed for more subscription collectors calling on local residents during early summer. For more details please contact Jim Booth, FVRA Membership Secretary – details below. Subscriptions
A suggestion from local resident Jeff Swann during the 2016 FVRA AGM led to a new Outdoor Gym on The Gallops this year for everyone to have a chance of exercising! Jeff also joined the FVRA committee as Highways Environment Officer.
2018 Membership subscriptions are now £3 per household and £1.50 for single occupancy. Please pay your subscription at the Post Office. For details of standing orders or payment by bank transfer contact Jim Booth on 07757 703127 or email membership@findonvalley.org. Please pay your annual subscription by 31 March 2018.
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Do you have passion to help the FVRA in making sure we look after other different aspects of Findon Valley? The FVRA has a licence to tidy up the overgrown area between the library and the bus shelter. Keen gardeners are needed to ‘make a difference’ with ideas and work with us on the makeover of this bedding area. Please contact Maggie Winter on 01903 263038 or email chairman@findonvalley.org.
Get to know more about the FVRA! See our notice boards in King’s Parade and outside the library. Visit their new website by going online and finding www.findonvalley.org or point your smart phone on the QR symbol as shown.
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