May 2019
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ROUGH SLEEPING
Official statistics & charities paint mixed picture in Sussex
WIN TICKETS!
South of England Show Madness in concert
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Community, School Council, Charity
HISTORY
Smugglers & Witches
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May Events PLUS a preview of the Sussex Art Fair at Goodwood
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May 2019 Welcome...
Cover image South of England Show – win tickets page 11
The children are off school again at the end of this month with the Whitsun holidays so there are more family events in our What’s On guide starting on page 4. This month our main article looks at rough sleeping in our county. Veronica Cowan discusses the disparity between official figures and the reports from local homeless charities. See page 26. Andrew Staib looks at how to make your garden a haven for wildlife along with other eco-friendly tips and the regular monthly tasks. In Your Garden page 23. Iconic band Madness perform at Lingfield Racecouse. Sugs and the group will play all their famous hits including “Our House”, “Baggy Trousers” and “It must be Love” - we have tickets to give away see page 11. We also have tickets to the South of England Show, see page 11. The day will include agricultural and equestrian competitions and displays, rural crafts and plenty of food and drink - a great family day out.
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Win tickets to see Madness Saturday 22nd June. Lingfield Park Racecourse Madness are back! Madness celebrate being one of the top 20 selling UK groups of all time, with seven top ten albums to their name. The band have reached the UK Top 20 charts twenty-two times, with over six million album sales. Recently they’ve achieved gold status with their ‘Can’t Touch Us Now’ album, sold out shows across the country, and released their Full House – The Best Of Madness compilation.
Madness promise to play all the hits and fan favourites including ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘One Step Beyond’, ‘My Girl’, ‘Our House’ and ‘It Must Be Love’, plus some brand new tracks too. For an action packed day out, why not add a day of racing with friends and family, before dancing the night away with the delights of the wonderful Madness in concert finishing off a perfect Summer’s evening. A gig not to be missed… Find out more at www.madness.co.uk
Win tickets to see Madness To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: One of Madness’ hit songs is called ‘Baggy ____’? a) Trousers
b) Shorts
c) Jeans
Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Madness Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st May 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
Win a pair of tickets to the South of England Show Thurs 6th - Sat 8th June, South of England Showground Children can unleash their imagination and revel in the joys of fresh countryside air where they can watch Shetland ponies go head to head in their own mini Grand National, or little piggies prove their agility in the piggy pranks obstacle course. Parents and grandparents can also forget the stresses of everyday life and visit the new for 2019 Wine Walk where they can sample the wine and learn about the fabulous vineyards right on our doorstep. Visit seas.org.uk for tickets and more.
Heralded as 'the' ultimate family day out in the South, the South of England Show is returning this year from 6-8 June and, although organisers are promising the biggest programme of activities and entertainment to date, under 16s still get to go free! Whilst the three-day spectacular will still feature its beloved programme of agricultural and equestrian competitions and displays, rural crafts and an abundance of food, drink and shopping opportunities, 2019’s event is centred around the pure delights of traditional family fun.
Win a pair of tickets to South of England Show To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: In 2019 there is a new ____ Walk? a) Wine b) Beer c) Tequila Send your answer and contact details to: South of England Show Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 28th May 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Sussex Art Fair, Goodwood 17th, 18th & 19th May 2019 Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester The inaugural Sussex Art Fair (West) takes place at the world renowned Goodwood Racecourse in the heart of the picturesque Sussex Downs. There will be 100 exhibitors throughout the two main halls of The M a r c h Stand with 1000’s of artworks from over 160 artists available for purchase. Visitors will arrive at the first hall to experience 20 carefully selected Gallery and Artist Collective Stands, followed by the second hall which will include 80 up and coming and established Independent Artists, local and national, all of whom you will be able to meet to make the experience that little bit more special. Taking place over 3 days, the event starts on the Friday evening at the ticketed Private Viewing, where visitors will be able to browse their favourite artwork(s) with a glass of wine from the full bar and be the first to view exhibitors collections before the event is open to the general public over the weekend. Prices of art start from as little as £50 for prints and smaller works, to over £5,000 for an outstanding masterpiece, so there will be something to suit every budget. Art buyers’ purchases will be wrapped by specialist wrapping team ‘artPAKK’ at the exit. Facilities include a coat check on arrival, a full café serving tea coffee and snacks over the weekend and excellent toilet facilities. The venue is wheelchair accessible and small dogs are also welcome, (must be carried whilst inside the venue). Sussex Art Fairs will be collaborating with Sussex Wildlife Trust, a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Sussex and protecting the won-
derfully rich natural life that is found in our towns, countryside and coast. Being the first of its kind within the Sussex Counties, Sussex Art Fairs is the perfect place to begin your art collection, or indeed add to your collection if you are already a seasoned art enthusiast. For those who can’t decide on a purchase during the event, exhibitor details will be available in a limited edition brochure at the event and online. What can visitors expect? The event has been designed to tingle the senses of the visitor from the moment they arrive, continuing throughout their stay by offering art lovers and collectors the chance to purchase works from two main areas. ‘The Galleries Rooms’ will consist of Galleries and Artist Collectives showcasing carefully selected works by their most popular and established artists. ’The Artists Rooms’ will be curated by the SAF team to include established and emerging independent artists specialising in: Painting, Digital Art, Mixed Media Art, Photography, Sculpture, Glassworks and Ceramics. By having both independent artists and galleries at one fair, visitors will be able to choose suitably priced works for their new or expanding art collections from the most exciting contemporary and traditional artists selling today. Highlights of the exhibition include many talented Sussex based exhibitors: Room with A View (Worthing), Forest Gallery (Petworth), The Dragon Gallery (Petworth), Angela Brittain, Catherine Barnes, Gayle Shapton, Robin Cooper-Hannan, Alan James-McLeod, Alison Ingram, Lesley Taylor, Alex Morris, Carol Wagstaff, Jo Willis, Susie Monnington, Hettie Pittman, Caroline Darke as well as Sussex Art Fairs organisers, Fraser Renton and Leah Michelle. Details: www.sussexartfairs.co.uk Tickets: £6-£14.40: http://bit.ly/2UcyuR2WSAFGoodwoodTickets
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Midhurst Rother College (MRC) As a member of the sixth form here at MRC, I am given many opportunities to develop my skills, not only in the classroom but outside of the curriculum too. One of these being the weekly mentoring schemes that we can partake in, helping the younger years with their studies in particular areas.
SUSSEX LOCAL Paired reading takes place every week during registration in the library giving the Year Sevens a chance to read aloud to their allocated sixth former; this gives a wonderful sense of personability and it is incredibly incentivising to watch the younger student develop both their skills and confidence over time. I know that many sixth form students also tend to get rather attached to the book that they read, almost more so than the students! Aside from this, another mentoring scheme is that of the Maths faculty which I myself take part in. Maths is not a subject that I decided to carry on into A level but having the chance to help the Year Elevens with their upcoming GCSE exam revision gives me a chance not only to feel as though I can help those in the same situation that we were in last year, but also to keep up my own Maths knowledge which I know will be useful in the future. It is also incredibly rewarding to watch them grow as mathematicians and hopefully we will see the results of their hard work in the summer and even the results of the reading programme in four years when they also take their English exams. Sophie Cooke, Midhurst Rother College www.mrc-academy.org
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Petworth Primary School Trip to London As part of our year five and six children’s theme of looking at democracy and what makes Britain great, fifty eight children visited London to explore some of the amazing buildings as well as embark on a Houses of Parliament tour. With a lot of talk about Brexit the children were keen to explore the various places they had seen on the television and ask Mr Herbert MP why there is so much squabbling and very little working together. It was very clear that the children enjoyed the tour of the Houses of Parliament where they stood in the House of Lords, watched Members of Parliament debate foreign affairs in the House of Commons, participate in a debate of their own and pose questions to Nick Herbert MP. This all gave the children an important insight into democracy and how laws are created and debated. As we were keen to make the most of our visit to London, the children visited Downing Street, saw the Changing of the Guard, posed for photos in Trafalgar Square and outside Buckingham Palace. They saw the parakeets in St. James Park and looked at a
multitude of statues ranging from Sir Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela. We had a very interesting debate about why only one statue was a woman and this highlighted the importance of the Suffragette Movement. At Petworth CofE Primary School we value the importance of school trips especially trips which challenge the children to ask questions about stereotypes, which teaches children about the importance of British traditions and culture, and is a trip which they would not normally have the opportunity to participate in. As time passes our children will be able to recall various facts they learnt from this trip, which could not be replicated in the classroom. Also I am sure Mr Herbert MP will remember the very taxing questions our children asked for quite a while. John Galvin, Petworth Primary School www.petworth.w-sussex.sch.uk
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Local Walks - May These walks are supported by Chichester District Council, are led by volunteers and are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. No booking is required but please arrive 10 mins before the walk is due to start. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead. Timings are for guidelines only. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled, if unsure check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk L = Walk Leader Thu 2nd
10:30 am Swanbourne Lake L: Jane A lovely walk which includes the Arun riverbank and the top of Downs. Meet at Swanbourne Lake Arundel
2 hrs 45 mins
6 miles
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10:30 am West Marden Meet at the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road
L: Peter
3 hrs
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10:30 am Spring Flowers Woolbedging L: Fiona Follow River Rother. Meet at Woolbeding Parkland
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4 miles
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10.30 am Amberley Village L: Peter Through Amberley village and back round the castle and along the river Arun. Meet at Amberley Station
2 hrs
4 miles
Fri 10th
10.30 am Washington & Sullington Meet at Frankland Arms pubn RH20 4AL
2hrs 30mins
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10:30 am Binsted Woods L: Dominic Meet at Walberton Village Hall car park, BN18 0PQ
2 hrs 30 mins
4.25 miles
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6 pm Tillington River Rother Walk L: Gerald Meet at The Horse Guards Inn, Tillington, GU28 9AF
1hr 30 mins
3 miles
Thurs 16th
10:30 am Poling Ponds L: Gerald Via Angmering village to Poling Ponds Meet at Rustington Golf Centre car park, BN16 4NB
2 hrs
4 miles
Fri 17th
10:30 am Emsworth to Nutbourne Flat all day walk with lovely harbour views. Meet at Emsworth Marina Car park
All day
10 miles
Fri 17th
10:30 am Salterns Copse L: Andrew 2 hrs Meet at Chichester Marina car park, first on right on entering the Marina
2 miles
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10.30 am Chichester Marina Meet at Chichester Marina, Birdham
L: Bruce
2 hrs 30 mins
6 miles
Fri 24th
10:30 am Watergate Park Meet at the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road
L: Jane
2 hrs 15 mins
5 miles
Fri 24th
6.30 pm Black Rabbit L: Dominic Easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles. Meet at Mill Road car park by river in town centre, BN18 9AA
2 hrs
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6 pm Fishbourne L: Bruce Leisurely evening walk to the Fishbourne Channel. Meet at Fishbourne Centre, PO18 8BE
1 hr 45 mins
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10.30 am Lordings Lock L: Peter 2 hrs 45 mins Lovely walk by the Wey and Arun canal (chance to see kingfishers and herons) Meet car park at the Limeburners Inn
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10:30 am Yapton Levels L: Andrew Very flat stroll along former Canal bed and across field paths. Meet at Yapton Village carpark
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Smugglers & Witches in Barlavington By local historian & artist David Johnston The neighbouring villages of Graffham, Duncton, and Barlavington, all nestle under the shadow of Duncton down – the latter village possessing no more than a few houses, a church, and a farm with a great barn, a cart-shed and livestock yard. These picturesque farm buildings often provoke thoughts of bygone farming – cattle, sheep and heavy horses – with corn wagons standing ready for the next harvest. So remote is this setting that little, if any modern noise ever interrupts the imagination as it travels back perhaps two, maybe three hundred years – when the only sounds to be heard were the bleating of sheep up on the hills. Placid place it may have been, but in those days the sunken lanes were alive with whole gangs of smugglers who carried out their lucrative trade throughout Sussex. Occasionally they would take a detour through Barlavington, where lived an old witch whose name was Sue Redding. She was feared by all the ignorant folk for miles around. For under her reputed character of a witch she kept up a complete chain of communication, by signals and other means of information to those daring free-traders. It was a frequent request of the old woman, to the farmers in the neighbourhood, to be allowed the use of one of their horses. She was too much feared to be refused – for a threat or even a hint from old Sue was sufficient to have deferred, the very boldest among the rustics from intruding on her secret nightly missions. But old Sue Redding was not the only one who took dark solitary rides. A notorious footpad (highway man operating on foot rather then riding a horse) whose name was James Allen, infested the roads about the same period in time. He carried out such villainous robberies, that at length the militia were called out to effect his capture. He was pressed so closely that he took refuge in a pond at Graffham. There, however, he was followed by some of his pursuers, among them a son of Mr. John and Charlotte Sargent, a neighbouring gentleman of large property. Unfortunately young Sargent – a young man, a captain in the 9th Regiment of Foot – recognized the highwayman, and called him by his name to give himself up. The only reply was a shot from Allen's pistol, which laid the unfortunate young man dead on the spot. The place where this occurred is said to be near Woodcut Farm. (George Sargent aged 25 years, was buried Nov. 7th 1807 in Graffham churchyard.) The soldiers who accompanied him immediately fired on the robber, and so gave him a better end than he deserved. (Jas. Allen, the robber was buried on November 15th in Heyshott churchyard.).
Barlavington Farm (c) David Johnston The nieces to young Sargent were co-heiresses of the Lavington Estate, and it was their fate to become the wives of two remarkable men: Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford and Winchester, and Henry Manning, afterwards Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster. Cardinal Manning was for some years Rector of Graffham. During his time there, he prepared a compilation of all the families in the parish, in the years 1840 to 1843. Here are a few names and occupations of those villagers. “William Ayling (born 1775) copse cutter; Rebecca Holden (1801) makes straw hats; John Boxall (1774) blacksmith – and so continues the list. All busy rustics, working out their lives, unaware that they were ideal subjects for any artist. As was recognised by the artist Henry La Thangue, who settled in Graffham around 1904 – having found there – 'real country models' – for his studies of English art. Another notable figure living in the neighbouring village of Duncton around this period in time, was Florence de Fonblanque. She like her elder sister, Maud, took an interest in women's suffrage, and joined a number of organisations agitating for women to have the vote. In 1912 she was a member of the Unionist Women's Franchise Association. Fonblanque died at her home in Duncton in 1949. “Originator and leader of the woman's suffrage march from Edinburgh to London 1912” is carved on her gravestone at her request. A blue plaque marks her house in Duncton. The story of old Sue Redding, is from – 'Tales of old Petworth' – The Window Press. David Johnston is an author, artist and photographer. If you would like to purchase any of the images that accompany this article contact him on: david.rg.johnston@googlemail.com or you can visit www.davidjohnston.org.uk
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Sussex Snippets A campaign to fix one of Britain’s most treasured walking trails, the South Downs Way, has hit its £120,000 target following an incredible community fundraising effort. Work is already under way to mend sections of the 100 mile trail, with the rest taking place later this year. mendmountains.thebmc.co.uk Every spring, Chichester Festival Theatre reaches its much-anticipated Festival season. That’s where the CFT Buddies scheme comes in. This free companion service is for anyone who doesn’t feel physically able or comfortable attending a performance alone. Buddies are friendly volunteer companions, who will meet you at the Theatre, watch the show with you, and help you buy any refreshments. To request a Buddy or to find out more call 01243 781312, email access@cft.org.uk or visit cft.org.uk/buddies A whopping £1.7million has been raised for the NSPCC over the last 60 years thanks to volunteers connected to the charity’s South and Mid Sussex Branch hosting events such as jam sales, quiz nights, and coffee mornings. Anyone interested in fundraising or becoming a volunteer for the NSPCC’s South and Mid Sussex Branch get in touch by emailing kate.hershkowitz@nspcc.org.uk
SUSSEX LOCAL Carers Support West Sussex and cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a new service to support those caring for someone living with cancer. A new specialist team of Carer Wellbeing Workers will work with carers to provide them with the emotional support and information they need. www.carersupport.org.uk The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award is the chance for everyone aged 18+ to get a taste of an expedition. Taking place on 21 and 22 September in the South Downs, it promises to be an unforgettable weekend hiking and camping, fundraising for the DofE Charity. Participants will be taking on a 30 km hike on the Saturday and a 20 km hike on the Sunday. Every walker will be sponsored, with all fundraising going directly to the charity. www.dofe.org/adventure You and your friends and family are invited to ‘Push The Boat Out’ and try sailing or windsurfing for free or low cost across West Sussex this May. No fewer than six venues are hosting Push The Boat Out open days and taster sessions around West Sussex throughout the month. Clubs in Lancing, Crawley, Felpham, Pagham and Chichester are taking part. Find out more at www.rya.org.uk/ptbo. West Sussex Record Office has been awarded a $100,000 (£76,000) grant for its new Transatlantic Ties project by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in New York. The project will explore and promote the close historical connections between America and West Sussex through the wealth of archival material for the county. The Record Office in Chichester is home to the Sussex Declaration, a rare copy of the US Declaration of Independence – one of only two ceremonial parchment manuscript copies in existence. The other is housed in the National Archives in Washington DC. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Sussex Declaration in October. In response to ‘Court Closures: a setback for justice in Sussex’ in the last edition (March 2019) a HM Courts & Tribunals Service spokesperson said: The decision to close any court is not taken lightly and, where a service is moved outside an area, can only happen following a public consultation. To date, courts that have closed in Sussex are either underused, unsuitable, or too close to another. People will always have access to a nearby alternatives, but with some courts only being used for half the available time, it’s important taxpayer’s money is spent wisely. HM Courts & Tribunals Service has held regular discussions with people in Chichester to listen to their concerns and are pleased to have found an alternative venue for hearings in the city. Since 2015/2016 approximately £124m has been raised from the sale of court buildings, with £130m spent on maintenance, and the rest being invested as part of HMCTS’s £1bn reform programme to improve access to justice. Hastings Magistrates’ and County Court is open and a list of all courts can be found on the HMCTS website. courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk
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Free Dementia Play in Petworth Connie's Colander; a play Gaye Poole will be showing in Petworth Library on Thursday 23th May at 7.30pm and Witterings Library on Friday 24th May at 7.30pm. Connie is a retired domestic science teacher. Emily, her daughter, is enjoying hosting her first TV cookery show, Connie’s Colander, bringing her mother’s recipes onscreen and up to date. Sensitively, with humour and tenderness, this newly written play traces the evolving relationship throughout their lives and the impact of Connie’s alzheimer’s. Can their relationship, and the TV show, survive? Running time 50 minutes. Plus a 20 minute post-show Q&A with a dementia specialist. Building on the story within the play, the audience is also encouraged to share their own experiences, both to ‘offload’ and also to help support fellow audience members, if appropriate. This is a free event, but there will be the option to make a donation to Human Story Theatre on the night. Please see www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries for more information and to book your free ticket.
Charity Sale for Youth Club Petworth Community Craft Group has teamed up with the Sylvia Beaufoy Youth Club (their charity for the year) to put on a sale with a difference. On 11th May, from 10am - 12pm, they will be holding a sale of preloved items including household, bric-à-
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brac, toys, nearly new clothes in fact anything saleable and maybe even a rare find. In addition, the youngsters will be making an array of waffles for you to enjoy after your shopping. Ample space for your children to play and free parking right outside. You can find the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre on the Midhurst Road as you come into Petworth. Come and do your bit for recycling! 100% of funds raised will go to the youth club. If you have items to donate, or for more information, please contact the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre on 01798 344880 or sylviabeaufoy@btinternet.com.
College students host lunch for care home A group of more than 70 elderly residents from five different care homes across West Sussex travelled to a Seaford college to enjoy a three-course lunch as part of a successful community programme. Students from Seaford College, in Lavington Park, have been regular visitors to several care homes in the area as part of an ongoing partnership with their operator, Shaw healthcare. During the visits, students participate in various activities with the residents, including reading, listening to residents’ stories, cookery, memories and playing board games. The five care homes involved in the event were Rotherlea in Petworth; Hillside Lodge in Pulborough; Elizabeth House in Bognor Regis; Forest View in Burgess Hill and Mill River Lodge in Horsham. The lunch was served by students from the college in the beautiful surroundings of the college’s Mansion House, after which several students put on poetry recitals, while others provided musical entertainment for their guests, before co-ordinating a group sing-a-long.
Volunteer at Night to Remember
St Barnabas House is appealing for 200 course marshal volunteers to help support walkers at this year’s Night to Remember midnight walk taking place on Saturday 29 June 2019. Now in its 12th year, the 2019 event is set to be the biggest yet, with over 1,000 supporters walking through the night to help raise money for the hospice’s night sitting service. However, in order for the event to run smoothly a team of volunteer marshals is needed to cheer on walkers, hand out refreshments, give directions and keep walkers safe. Interested in volunteering as a course marshal at Night to Remember? Contact Angie Bacon on 01903 706326 or email fundraising-volunteers@stbh.org.uk
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Visiting the Wey & Arun Canal could be good for your health!
SUSSEX LOCAL Mental health in Midhurst People who receive support from Coastal West Sussex Mind in Midhurst are busy preparing for the charity’s new mental health anti-stigma campaign which will focus on people’s kind acts. They are collecting stories and experiences of acts of kindness that they feel have helped with their mental health. These will be printed on pocketsized folded Z-cards and included in mini well-being boxes and given to the public to raise awareness and start conversations.
Visiting nature spots such as the Wey & Arun Canal can reduce your stress levels. The trust which runs the canal tell us that scientists have discovered that spending between 20 and 30 minutes among nature could cut levels of the stress hormone cortisol by about 10%. The Wey & Arun Canal provides miles of tranquil towpath for visitors to explore, with picnic benches and seating placed to enjoy the West Sussex and Surrey scenery to its full. The Trust also offers a series of free downloadable short walks from its website. For the ultimate in relaxation, boat trips run from the Trust’s visitor centre in Loxwood, every weekend, with special trips operating during the school holidays. For more on booking cruises go to www.weyandarun.co.uk.
Stigma stops people seeking support so it’s vital to create opportunities for people to be open and talk. Little acts of kindness can help this. Dubbed ‘Human Kindness to Open Mindness’ (sic) by the charity’s Open Mind champions, the campaign will also feature a special event during Mental Health Awareness Week, on May 14, at the Grange Leisure Centre, Midhurst. At the event, people can choose what items they would like to include in well-being boxes from a ‘pick and mix’ selection. There will be some free boxes pre-packed with gifts such as Body Shop miniatures, clay hearts and shapes, tools and tips for managing mental health and printed affirmations for people to take away. Boxes suitable for children will also be available.
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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Create an Eco Friendly Garden The news can be depressing about the destruction of nature the world over and the UK has seen a massive decline in most species since the 50s with loss of habitat as the greatest single cause. Recently scientists have announced enormous drops in insect numbers which could have devastating consequences for soil fertility and the upper levels of the food chain. However private gardens account for nearly 20% of our urban landscape and they are the one place that is in our control to nurture and encourage wildlife. They can be our small but important way to contribute to what we love and there is nothing more satisfying than planting a shrub and seeing it feed a dozen or so different insects with its pollen and sap or see birds eat the berries of a tree we planted a year ago. Hard Landscaping Think hard about hard landscaping. Many gardens change ownership every decade and often one garden is pulled out and another put in its place. You can try bark paths rather than paved ones, decking from sustainable pine trees rather than sandstone all the way from India or shingle rather than cement. You can opt for softer looking hedges and rather than buy oak materials (it is highly unlikely that oak is being re planted as quickly as it is being used and most of it is coming from what is left of oak forests in Eastern Europe) you can go for treated soft wood options. Julia Young, the manager of WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network programme at WWF-UK recently said: “We purchased goods (oak) from 17 companies, and not one could provide evidence that they had carried out sufficient due diligence”. Ponds Ponds are powerhouses of nature, not just providing animals and birds water to drink and wash but are also the home to countless insects and amphibians. A lot of people think ponds are a lot of work but, if you are not interested in keeping fish and thus need the water filtered or pumped for a water feature, there is not that much to do. When you do choose your pond plants research them properly so you choose non invasive ones and every so often scoop the pond weed off the surface of the water, this can be composted. Once every 5 -7 years you can empty a good amount of water and take out some of the silt that has collected at the bottom. Don’t forget it takes at least 7 years for a pond to develop a full ecosystem of interrelated species.
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24 Gardening Compost You can buy barrels that are above ground on a stand that allows you to turn them which moves the compost around and aerates the material. This is the most effective way to compost plus there is no rodent problem. And what a joy to know the potato peelings and egg shells will become rich dark earth. Trees, Shrubs and Perennials When you chose your next plant, you can think of its food and shelter giving properties. Medium trees for the garden- the top “supermarket� of trees are Rowan, Malus, Yew and Buddlea. Shrubs can include Skimmia, Catoneaster and Pyracantha. Generous perennials with fragrant flowers and seed heads are Knautia, Scabios, Helenium, Rudbekia, Phlomis, Teasels, Chives, Roses and Lavender. The RHS online also has a comprehensive list of plants that are good for pollinators. Also if you choose your plants well they will suit the soil and light conditions in your garden, reducing the need for heavy maintenance and chemical fertilisers or pesticides. At Glorious Gardens we always try to design beds with strong performing ground cover that will shade out most weeds. Boxes Bee boxes, hedgehog boxes, bird boxes and bat boxes - make your garden into a veritable city of homes for wildlife.
SUSSEX LOCAL Peat Other environmentally friendly tasks include not buying peat based composts. Garden Centres surprisingly still sell a lot of peat based products. Peat is Spagnum moss that has accumulated over 12,000 years and is a habitat to unique wildlife. Also the manufacture of peat release millions of tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. There are good alternatives and the RHS is busy with research. Collect rainwater The more we can use rainwater from our roofs the less dams have to be built and maintained and the more money you will save if your water is metered. Also if you are topping up your pond it is best to use rainwater to avoid the chlorine and lime in the tap water. Wild Spaces You can leave a bit of your lawn uncut. You would be amazed at how many little bugs love the privacy and edible seed heads of long grass. Plus it looks good and a swath of long grass is an antidote to having to be in complete control of everything in our lives! Mulch Use mulch to control the weeds on your beds. It will save on back breaking weeding as the weed seeds struggle to germinate. It also keeps the moisture in the soil so less need to water plus it improves the soil so after a few years even the most clay solid new bed starts to develop a reasonable structure.
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through the door Leave the leaves here and there Hard to do, as you might not want your garden looking neglected, but leaving the leaves about in piles or corners of the garden or under hedges allows all sorts of hibernating insects to burrow away and hide. Leaving old piles of logs in the corner can also provide homes for the bigger creatures including hedgehogs. Custodians We could see ourselves as only partially owning our garden, and that the thousands of fungi, millions of ants and wood lice, bees, birds, bats and voles also need a home. Like a benevolent King or Queen you can provide a rich and pleasant land where there is enough for everyone!
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May tasks Plant annual flowers and other frost sensitive plants like vegetable plugs- tomatoes, runner beans, peppers, aubergines and chillies Feed lawns Water any new plants and fertilise and water pot plants
Where to visit this May A visit to Leonardslee Gardens should be number one on your list. You may remember that I featured this Garden in March. It is now open to the public and will be at its peak of beauty!
Prune Pennstemons back to the fresh green shoots if they show lots of new basal growth Thin out the clematises that have already flowered this year. Hoe weeds to save you having to get on your hands and knees - little and often
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Rough Sleeping in Sussex Official statistics and charities paint a mixed picture By Veronica Cowen The Guardian shone an analytical light on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) figures on rough sleeping after they recorded a 2% fall in 2018, following seven consecutive years of rises. It noted that 30 councils - including Eastbourne, Brighton and Hove, and Worthing switched from estimates of rough sleepers, aided by homeless charities and others, to a street count of those bedded down on a given night in November. It asserted that the resulting reported reductions in rough sleepers was on the advice of the MHCLG, after receiving money through the Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI), and claimed one council leader had said central government required the council to switch the methodology. Asked to comment, a MHCLG spokesperson said: “All returns of the official rough sleeping statistics submitted by local authorities were independently verified or validated. Regardless of the method used, the figure records only those people seen, or thought to be, sleeping rough on a single ‘typical’ night. It is wrong to link councils receiving money under the (RSI) to the methodology used.” The Government’s rough sleeping statistics were also questioned by the Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, John Healey, in a letter to Sir David Norgrove, head of the UK Statistics Authority. Responding on March 25, Sir David noted a “significant” increase in the number of local authorities switching from an estimate to a count, particularly in some of the councils in receipt of extra funding through the RSI. He urged the Government to improve the quality of its figures, and said more could have been done to acknowledge and explore this apparent methodological change this year, and its impact on the areas in receipt of RSI funding. The Sussex councils mentioned were approached for comment. Tim Whelan, director of service delivery at Eastbourne Borough Council, which experienced an 85% drop on the previous year, attributed this to its strategies with other providers: “We had successfully moved 19 individuals onto an accommodation pathway, supported by multi-disciplinary teams [and] have a dedicated outreach worker who regularly visits rough sleepers to encourage them to engage with support services.” According to official figures, Worthing Borough Council reported a 69% reduction. It didn’t provide comment, but sent a press release relating to a rough sleeping campaign on 11 March, which states: “The fall in rough sleeping comes on the back of a funding boost for Worthing Borough Council last year, after the government pledged £270,00 for 2018/19 and
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£340,000 to the area for 2019/20 through the (RSI) Fund.” A spokesperson for Brighton & Hove City Council, said the Council’s switch to a count was “reintroduced” following discussions with the MHCLG about how other areas conduct their counts. Following a count of people bedded down in the city after midnight and through the early hours of 21 November 2018, the official figure was 64, compared to 178 for 2017 under the estimated method, which had been used in the previous three years. The 64% reduction prompted an investigation into the statistics being requested by its Audit and Standards Committee, resulting in a conclusion that it was based on reliable and relevant data. Whatever picture emerges from official figures, charities are helping homeless people all the year round, and according to Hilary Bartle, chief executive of Stonepillow, which runs hostels, drop-in centres and support teams in Chichester and Bognor Regis, rough sleeping has risen across West Sussex. It’s not unusual to see rough sleepers sheltering in shop doorways in Chichester, and walking to a restaurant on a cold February night this year, I passed a figure bedded down on a length of cardboard on the pavement. However, Bartle says Chichester has now stabilised, but says rough sleeping in Bognor Regis has “massively increased”. As to its incidence in other Sussex towns, John Holmstrom, chief executive of Turning Tides, which offers services to the homeless in Littlehampton and Arun, said that, in his charity’s experience of smaller market towns, like Burgess Hill or Haywards Heath, there would be the occasional rough sleeper but the charity did not have the provision to help them, despite their needs being as complex as those rough-sleeping in places like Brighton and Worthing. When I lived in Arundel, late-night dog walking would sometimes inadvertently disturb a couple of rough sleepers in the Ruins, but that was seven years ago. Churchyards can also be a haven for rough sleepers, but a spokesperson for Arundel Cathedral recalls: “We did have one person a year ago for one or two nights, but not at the moment. It is a rarity.” However, according to Bartle, there is “hidden homelessness” in Arundel: “We see people who have travelled - by bus or they walked - to Chichester from Arundel to our hostels.”
Last year, some business owners in Arundel complained about a homeless man, drinking and begging tourists for money, and Bartle cautions: “You have to distinguish between people who rough-sleep and those who beg. You can end up colluding in their reasons for begging (such as to buy drink or drugs) by giving money and food. They should be told to go to one of the hostels, where they can get advice and
28 Local Issues help in trying to turn their lives around. That is what we try to do.” But rough sleeping is complex, notes Holmstrom, who says that in Worthing, around 80% of rough sleepers have a local connection. He adds: “There are all sorts of causes of homelessness, and it is now common for ex-prisoners not to be provided with accommodation on release. Prisons are overcrowded. It is part of the pressure and they are moved around. It is a perfect storm, with the Criminal Justice System and the probation service now less equipped to working with people with addictions.” Around three quarters of those who come into contact with Turning Tides have underlying mental health problems, and many have alcohol or drug addictions, too, he explains. To add to the pressure, since the ring-fenced government grant to West Sussex County Council (WSCC) was removed by the coalition government in 2011, it has funded the services from its base budget. It has now had to review its contracts with a number of organisations due to end in April 2019, and whilst new ones will start in September, in 2020 the £6.3m it currently pays to housing support services, provided by voluntary organisations across the county for rough sleepers and others in need, will shrink to £2.3m. Its leader, Louise Goldsmith, said: “I’d hoped we would have been able to keep (housing-related support) but because it’s not our main statutory duty, we have to look at everything.”
SUSSEX LOCAL Its refusal to allow further scrutiny of the decision has been criticised, and Cllr Dr James Walsh, leader of the Liberal Democrats on the Council, comments: “The moral argument is that we have an obligation to help the weak in a relatively wealthy society and the County Council saying the tax-payer should not be doing it, and we will leave it to the voluntary bodies, is wrong. It should be a partnership and the voluntary sector can’t cope on its own.” WSCC’s decision passes the burden to district councils, with the knock-on effect that support for Stonepillow will be reduced by £300,000, says Bartle. She chairs a coalition of 13 organisations which provide a range of services that help vulnerable people get and maintain tenancies and live independently. She says WSCC is working with the district councils to see how they would allocate the £2.3 million to prioritise the homeless, and that from April 2020, the districts will look at the care models they want to commission with the money. But she explains: “I am not sure what it will be, so we can’t plan. We rely on contracts from the county, and can claim housing benefit for clients who live in our accommodation, for offering concierge services, but the reduction will destabilise us.” There is no real improvement in sight, said Holmstrom, because the depressing fact is that the underlying pressures that create rough sleeping remain undiminished.
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Bricks By Chris Ennis FRICS Most property built in the 19th and 20th century is constructed with walls formed in brick, of different thicknesses. Older property is often formed with enclosing walls in solid brick either 9 inches or 4 ½ inches in thickness. Many early period properties are constructed around a structural timber framework and these days timber framed walls are becoming more popular due to their ease and speed of building. Modern metric bricks in the UK are sized to create a modular format. The standard brick size is 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm (face x bed x end) which, with a standard 10mm wide bed joint gives a working size of 225mm x 75mm. There are many types of brick including ‘solid’, ‘perforated‘, ‘frogged’ and special handmade designs. Bricks are categorised by use. Facing bricks present the external face to the home, ‘common’ bricks are a relatively cheap ‘fill’ brick. ‘Engineering’ bricks are very resistant to the elements and are typically used below ground and in retaining walls where strength is required. Calcium silicate (White) bricks can be prone to thermal movements and are used in areas where clay sub soils are scarce. I like the appearance of reclaimed bricks which are salvaged from old buildings and cleaned.
‘Fletton’ bricks are made from lower Oxford clay found in the South East. The firing process is shorter than that of other bricks and the appearance of the resultant facing can show different effects. The shorter firing process reduces the cost of this type of brick which is commonly seen in the Worthing area often with a ‘crinkled’ external finish. The cheapest type of brick is the highly automated mass produced wire cut design produced by cutting a continuous strip of clay with wire, not unlike a cheese cutter. Bricks are further categorised by their ability to withstand frost (F = frost rated, M = medium, and 0 = not rated), and their soluble salt content which over a period of time affects their colour and the extent of any efflorescence, the white crystalline deposits often seen on new face brickwork. Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor. Call him on 01903 261 217 or you can send an email to surveyor1@talktalk.net or see www.propdoctor.co.uk
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Don’t Exercise to Burn Calories By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer It feels like the right thing to do. It feels like hammering it hard every time you exercise is going to give you the best results. The more calories you can burn during your workout, the more results you’re seeing from that workout – it sounds logical. The problem is that this style of exercise is really not optimal. It is absolutely true that you will burn more calories during these kinds of workouts. But it is also true that you are opening the door to burn out and injury by pushing as hard as you can every time; not to mention the fact that your body adapts annoyingly well to the calorie burn style workout; which means that if you’ve been working out like this for a while you’re almost certainly burning less calories during your workout than you used to. You will indeed burn more calories in an hour run than you would during an hour of resistance training. But there is a key second part to this. When you stop your run, your metabolism drops straight back to its normal level. When you finish your resistance training session though, your metabolism rises by a considerable amount for over 72 hours afterwards. One recent study showed an additional calorie burn of 50%
of what was burned during the workout over just 24 hours afterwards. It sounds counterintuitive, but the goal of your workout shouldn’t simply be to burn as many calories as possible. As we can see with the running vs resistance training example, the goal of your workouts must be to teach your body to use more calories all the time. And if we can do that, surely that must be weight loss gold, don’t you agree? Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk
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fund a new Club in a different location. He stated that the previous application was refused, and the Club appealed the decision. The Inspector recom- © Jo Turner (cc-by-sa/2.0) mended a redesign which they have implemented in this new application, in the hope that it will now be passed. He spoke of the immense benefits to be gained by the town due to a better and bigger location, with its own parking, helping alleviate parking problems on June Lane. Membership would grow and there will be more provision for both disabled and young players. He also stated that having 5 extra dwellings near the town centre will benefit the town. Applications SDNP/19/00832/FUL – Bowling Green June Lane Midhurst GU29 9EL Demolition of existing bowls club buildings and erection of 5 dwelling houses with associated landscaping and parking and creation of new vehicular and pedestrian access – revised scheme following appeal decision. There were no objections, on the conditions that there should be hedging retained on the frontage to June Lane, that the large tree in the corner should be retained, and that there should be an adequate planting scheme to ensure the area retains its countryside character. www.midhurst-tc.gov.uk
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The committee also concluded that the information received from CDC on the level of monitoring and overall service given was not commensurate with the £5,000 per year cost. After discussion it was resolved to cease contributing to the future funding of the maintenance of CCTV in Petworth. Two councillors voted against the proposal. NatWest street furniture - Right to Bid It was agreed that the garden area along the railings and tulip tree of the former Natwest building is a prominent and important piece of Market Square and should be preserved for the town so a Right To Bid application will be made. Editor’s note - The Community Right to Bid allows communities and parish councils to nominate buildings or land for listing by the local authority as an asset of community value. If the asset comes up for sale, the community can 'pause' the sale and take up to six months to find the funding required to buy the asset. www.mycommunity.org.uk. Other items. The Leconfield Hall architectural plans are still being discussed, and hiring charges will be increased this year again. A girls’ football team has now been established by Petworth Park Sports Club. The Gardening Club will be entering Petworth town in the ‘South East In Bloom’ competition again this year. Secret Gardens will be held on June 6th Full details at www.petworth-tc.gov.uk
Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Planning Committee meeting on 11th March 2019. Representations from the Public Three representatives of Metis Homes, a housing developer, addressed the meeting. They are the Managing Director, Planning Director, and Communications Manager. They showed the Committee artists’ impressions of a proposed development in the rear gardens of 10, 11 and 12 Park Crescent, which would add seamlessly to the current Lamberts Lane development of 20 dwellings. This proposal is for 9 dwellings which would be accessed only through the Lamberts Lane development, and not via Park Crescent. They described the location and sizes of the dwellings, and answered questions about parking spaces. This is in the pre-application stage at the moment, and all immediate neighbours have been written to. They hope to submit the application in the coming weeks, with a view to starting work this summer. Mr McAra commented that this is one of the sites allocated by the SDNP and MTC for the building of homes. The Committee is minded to support this application when it is considered in the future. One representative of Midhurst Bowls Club addressed the meeting. Tonight’s agenda includes the consideration of a new application by the Club for five homes to be built on its June Lane site in order to
Edited extracts from the minutes of the Petworth Town Council (PTC) meeting on 21st February 2019. Crime update PCSO Oakley gave the yearly report on crime in Petworth. In 2018 Petworth had 345 crimes, an increase of 83 incidents from the previous year. Increases were seen in antisocial behaviour and vehicle related crimes, the latter mainly due to a spate of beauty spot car park break-ins carried out by a ‘well-known’ group. There was a decrease in burglaries. PCSO Oakley was unable to comment on drug-related crimes. In the last three months most calls had either been about parking, road traffic accidents or cows and horses on the road. Maintenance of CCTV The Finance committee had discussed whether PTC was getting good value for money for its financial contribution for the maintenance of the CCTV in Petworth. CCTV is owned and operated by Chichester District Council (CDC) as a county wide operation, therefore the cameras are not likely to be removed. There is evidence that on occasions when camera footage has been required to be analysed it is the smaller more discreetly placed CCTV within buildings and shop windows rather than the large tower CCTV that has given the results required.
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Spinach & Pancetta Salad
Method 1) Cube the bread and toss in the cheese and the oils. Heat a frying pan and fry the cubes, until golden all over. Transfer to kitchen paper.
Light, healthy and tasty!
2) To the same pan add the pancetta and toss until lightly cooked and some of the fat has run out. Add the walnuts and garlic and cook until warmed through without browning. Remove the garlic cloves. Add the balsamic vinegar and a little more olive oil as required to make sufficient dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4 Parmesan Croutons: 1 small brown baguette, sliced 2tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese 4tbsp rapeseed or light olive oil 1bag young salad spinach 75g chopped pancetta 50g walnuts halves, broken up 1 clove garlic, halved Salt and black pepper 1-2tbsp balsamic vinegar To serve: Extra olive oil and Parmesan cheese
3) Tip the spinach into a large salad bowl and add the croutons, pancetta and walnut halves plus all the dressing. Toss well before serving with more grated Parmesan cheese to hand round. Cookery Courses for all Why not give a Voucher for the perfect gift? Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk
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