April 2020
Barnham - Aldingbourne - Eastergate - Oving - Tangmere - Westergate Local news and events through the door to 5,400 homes in this area every month
FARESHARE
Putting food waste to use WHAT’S ON Easter listings
WIN TICKETS!
Chicago at the Regis Centre
GARDENS
Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
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Council, charity & schools
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Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Property, Health, Local Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory
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Amidst exceptional global apprehension we bring you our April/Easter issue. We are aware that many publicised events in our April listings may not take place so please do check with the named organisers. We very much hope the effects of this virus are short-lived for local businesses and social groups and that our community continues to show resilience and kindness in these difficult times. This issue we spotlight Sussex charity Fareshare. Food poverty is surprisingly prevalent in our largely affluent area and Fareshare use food which would otherwise go to waste to support foodbanks and schemes which help those struggling to make ends meet. Andrew Staib visits the Hanna Pechar Sculpture garden near Dorking and looks at how sculpture can enhance a garden in our regular gardening article. Whilst surveyor Chris Ennis talks about flooding and considerations for at-risk properties. Let’s hope the wet weather eases up now. Sweet Easter temptations are everywhere. To avoid over-indulgence try dark chocolate - the genuine health benefits may surprise you. Read Heather Smith’s article in our Health & Wellbeing section. We have our regular recipe as well as the prize crossword and news from local schools, councils and community groups.
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In your garden - sculpture
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Charity profile - Fareshare
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Motoring
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Business directory
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Cover image Bluebell wood by David Jacobs
Until next month,
Kris & Jeff
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Chicago Broadway musical Chicago is a razzle dazzling and satirical look at fame, criminal justice, corruption and all that jazz! Set in the legendary city during the roaring jazz hot 20s, and based on real-life murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested, despite her attempts to convince her pushover husband, Amos, to lie for her. In the Cook County Jail, Roxie meets her hero, Velma Kelly. When both acquire the same lawyer, Billy Flynn, tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight, both desperate for showbiz and to become the biggest celebrity criminal. Chicago continues to play to sold out audiences worldwide, and is Broadway's longest running musical in history. Featuring a sizzling score with the show stopping songs Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango, All That Jazz and many more. We have four tickets available to see Chicago at Regis Centre, Bognor Rigis. Choose any performance from 20th – 22nd May at 7.30pm or 23rd May Saturday matinee at 2.30pm or 7.30pm. Subject to availability. www.thecapitolhorsham.com
Win four tickets to see Chicago To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What is the name of the lawyer? a) Billy Flynn b) Henry Flynn c) David Flynn Send your answer and contact details to: Chicago Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th April 2020. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Benefits of dark chocolate Enjoy a little this Easter - guilt-free! By Heather Smith
Easter is upon us, and that means another time of year where we are surrounded by delicious sweet treats. Enjoying chocolate usually seems to come with a side serving of guilt, so I thought it would be a good time to explain some of the health benefits of chocolate. We’re talking about good quality, dark chocolate here, which is actually pretty rich in nutrients including magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and selenium. Chocolate is also full of antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, as well as having a high fibre content which is important for gut health, and flavanols which help protect the skin and brain.
There is research showing chocolates has the ability to improve blood flow, reduce blood pressure and lower heart disease and stroke risk too, as well as it being associated with a reduced risk of depression. This all sounds like a winner to me. Not that I need much excuse to eat chocolate! So, what cocoa content can we call dark chocolate? Well, the darker you can go, the better. 100% cocoa chocolate is pretty hard going, but 70% is pretty enjoyable to most people. For the other side of the coin, remember that chocolate is fairly high in fat, so the calories do quickly add up. A square or two a day is probably enough. If you’re thinking there is no way you could stop after a couple of squares, try going a little darker. The mix of sugar and fat is a huge trigger for overeating and is at least part of the reason that the less-dark chocolate is so hard to put down. The darker the chocolate, the less sugar and – in theory – the easier to put down after a sensible amount. Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. Get in touch for a free five-day meal plan www.fitbiztraining.co.uk
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Barnham Primary Musical instruments
We are very fortunate that our pupils have many opportunities to learn to play a musical instrument. Experienced tutors visit on a weekly basis and offer our children expert advice and encouragement in piano, recorder, clarinet, drums, guitar, ukulele, and brass instruments.
instrument can make a difference to a child’s academic performance. Learning to count rhythms helps develop maths skills and translating notes in a music book assists in increasing reading comprehension. Music encourages listening skills and instils responsibility. The children are taught how to take care of their musical instrument and books.
Pupils learning the recorder Pupil learning to play the drums
We are also hold workshops where, often topic related, the whole class can join in. Recently we have been host to an African drumming session – did you hear us?! Recent studies have shown that learning to play an
They have to become organisers of their time as they take responsibility to practice regularly at home. Music boosts self-confidence as students are encouraged to show off their skills in assemblies. Many pupils take exams and we celebrate these achievements across the whole school. www.barnhamprimaryschool.co.uk
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Local Walks - April
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 Wed 1st
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10:30am Burton Hill L: Bruce 2 hours Flat (50m ascent). Outstanding wetland and heath Meet: Burton Mill, Petworth (Nearby postcode GU28 0JR) 10:30am Petworth Park L: Gerald 1 hrs 30 mins Come and see the fallow deer in Petworth Park with long views Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF 10:30am Pagham to Sidlesham L: Jane 2 hrs Circular flat walk but includes several stiles and can be slippery. No dogs Meet: Harbour end of Church Lane (Nearby postcode PO21 4NR) 10.30am Chichester Canal L: Helen 30 mins A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT 10:30am Houghton forest & Bignor hill L: Alison 2 hrs 30mins Panoramic views with two long uphill stretches. Flint path can be slippery Meet: Whiteways Car Park. BN18 9FD 10:30am Burpham L: Dominic All day Hilly walk with some stiles. Lovely views Meet: The public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR 10.30am Around Duncton L: Simon 2 hours A circular walk. Mainly flat and on good paths Meet: Park along Willets Close on approach to Duncton school, GU28 0LB 10.30am Washington & Sullington L: Jane 2 hrs 30mins Hilly with stiles. No dogs on this walk please Meet: Frankland Arms pub RH20 4AL 10.30am Cissbury ring L: Peter 2 hours Circular walk up and around Cissbury Ring (5,000 year old hill fort) Meet: Car park opposite Nepcote Green in Findon. BN14 0SD 10.30am Chichester Canal L: Helen 30 mins A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT 10:30am River Arun to the stokes L: Peter 2 hrs 30mins A lovely walk along lanes and through woods. It may be muddy. Five stiles Meet: Amberley Station Car Park BN18 9LR 10:30am Stoughton Down L: Jane 2 hrs 30mins Not suitable for beginners. Hilly walk, can be muddy. No dogs Meet: Stoughton Down Car Park (nearby postcode PO18 9JQ) 10:15am Grayingwell L: Sarah 40 mins Meet : Outside the glass building looking onto Havenstoke Park Parking is very limited around the park. Nearby postcode PO19 6AB 10:30am Newdown ridge L: Dominic 2 hrs 45 mins A walk along Blakehurst Lane back through Wepham Woods, some hills Meet: Blakehurst Lane, opposite Poling Strret (nearby postcode BN18 9PW) 10.30am Chichester Canal L: Helen 30 mins A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT 10.30am Chidham peninsula L: Alison 2 hrs 30 mins A flat walk with panoramic views of the harbour. Some beach walking Meet: Cobnor Farm Amenity car park, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TD
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Sussex Snippets A total of £462,000 has been awarded to fund 560 taser devices between the Sussex and Surrey police forces. This will mean an extra 291 new tasers for Sussex Police, bringing the total to more than 1,100. Both forces can now achieve their ambition of making Tasers available for any police officer who wants one (estimated to be 80% of the frontline). In other news from the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, more than £500,000 in grants was awarded from the Safe Space Funding Network to 17 local charities. This is to help support victims of child sexual exploitation, domestic and sexual violence, stalking and harassment, along with other forms of trauma and modern slavery. Meanwhile an interesting example of one of Sussex Police’s many modern challenges where, through better use of technology, a positive outcome was achieved. Chief Constable Giles York said: “Over 300 victims had been subject to 3,000 malicious telephone calls from an unknown male, often of an offensive sexual nature. This was difficult to trace as he used different numbers and phoned at different times of the day. One of my analysts had the idea of locating where the call was made from and correlate that with ANPR (number plate recognition) data. "Through this information he was able to identify a man in Burgess Hill who was buying second hand phones and using software to reignite old contact lists. Officers seized over 200 phones from his premises. He has pleaded guilty this month and is due to be sentenced next month.” The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is developing handy downloadable guides that will include some of the best circular routes across Sussex and Hampshire. The Authority is keen to hear from horse riders about where they like to ride and what their favourite routes are. They need a) start point – ideally with horsebox parking; b) the length of ride; c) a short description of the route and a simple map showing the route. Initially they are keen to hear from riders who use the following areas, but routes in other areas are also welcomed: • Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire • Harting Down, West Sussex • Heyshott Common, West Sussex • Eartham Woods, West Sussex • Seven Sisters Country Park, East Sussex • East Dean, East Sussex. Email responses to: access@southdowns.gov.uk From the end of last year, West Sussex recycling centres have asked users to show photo ID with proof of residence within West Sussex. The scheme is set out on the WSCC website, where there is also a
recognition that the policy will produce a negative impact on the environment. “The proposal will mean that some non-West Sussex residents will need to travel further to a site in their own area.” However “It is hoped that this may be mitigated by some residents making fewer trips and/or selecting alternative and more sustainable routes for managing their waste such as home composting and use of kerbside collection services.” The section on “sustainability” on the WSCC website states: “We want sustainability to be more central to the way we all work. We believe this approach will help us combat climate change; ensure that all our work benefits society, the economy and the environment in the long-term.” West Sussex County Council have agreed proposals to invest almost £200m in road schemes over the next five years (including £44.2m for the re-alignment of the A29 in Bognor Regis and £19.1m for improvements to the A2300 in Burgess Hill), as well as £45.2m to produce renewable energy and generate income through solar farms and battery energy storage schemes. The £712m five-year ‘capital programme’ also includes an investment of £47.5m for the Fire and Rescue Service, for a proposed new fire training centre and Horsham Fire Station, planned improvements to fire stations, as well as new state of the art equipment and vehicles.
Winter’s Tale charity ball returns November seems a long way off, but in these troubling times maybe we could benefit from something to look forward to! The glamorous black tie Winter’s Tale charity ball returns to the Hilton Avisford Park on 7th November. There will be entertainment, a four course dinner with a half bottle of wine per person, casino tables, a band and DJ. The fun starts at 7pm and goes through to 1am, at just £55 per ticket or £500 per table of ten. Discounted accommodation is available at the hotel at just £80 per double room with breakfast included. Proceeds go to the DM Thomas Foundation which is dedicated to helping disabled, sick and disadvantaged young people and children (from 0-25) to transform their lives, as well as other local charities to the hotel. For further details or to buy tickets, contact Philippa Redwood on 01243 558306 or email her on Philippa.redwood@hilton.com Email notices to: info@sussexlocal.net
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Aldingbourne Easter Fun For a great day out during the Easter Holidays join us at the Aldingbourne Country Centre where we will be hosting two weeks of fun-packed events. Including Wipe Out Zone on Monday 6th April, where children can race through the inflatable course, trying not fall off and get “wiped out”. Tom’s Talking Reptiles visit on Tuesday 7th April and First Class Falconry on the Thursday 9th. Bounceabout returns for the Wednesday 8th and 15th April, where children can have fun bouncing around on a range of different bouncy castles. We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on the Saturday and Easter Monday all around the Country Centre - see if you can find an egg to win a prize. Open every day (except Easter Sunday) from 9.30am to 4.30pm Aldingbourne Trust, Blackmill Lane, Norton, PO18 0JP www.aldingbournetrust.org
Squires donate trees to hospice Squire’s Garden Centre has donated ten Silver Birch trees to Chestnut Tree House in Arundel as part of their ‘Love Where You Live’ campaign. The trees were planted on 5th March, in a joint effort by the charity and employees from Squire’s in Washington. “The Woodland Walk is a special outdoors space, designed to give the children lots of things to see, explore and discover. It’s a firm favourite with the families!” says Caroline Roberts-Quigley at Chestnut Tree House. “We are so grateful for the amazing support of
Squire’s Garden Centres. Just a few weeks ago I was chatting to the Head Gardener at Chestnut Tree House and Nick (Chestnut Tree House gardening he was saying team), Theresa Scattergood & Chris Dartnell (Squire’s), Ollie (Chestnut Tree how much we House gardening team) needed some Silver Birch Trees for the Woodland Walk, so this was very timely! Thank you to the team at Squire’s for this wonderful donation and helping us plant the saplings.”
Rough sleeping cash boost MP for Arundel & South Downs Andrew Griffith has welcomed news that Local Authorities in the constituency will receive an additional £880,117 to tackle rough sleeping this year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community. The Conservatives have announced councils will receive a share of an additional £112 million through the Rough Sleeping Initiative to help get people off the streets and in to safe and secure accommodation. An additional £236 million will also fund ‘move on’ accommodation for up to 6,000 rough sleepers, ensuring no one has to sleep on the streets at night.
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Is history repeating itself? How much do you ignore, refuse to accept, refuse to engage with, refuse to acknowledge. Open your eyes, for the greater good of tomorrow. You look but do you see? Graded Films present a brand-new Immersive installation in which audiences are invited into the Environment, a space where the past and the present merge into one. What are we doing to amend yesterdays wrong doings? Graded Films hope that through this experience, audiences may develop a greater social and ethical awareness, with the end goal of preventing further struggle and disruption. By immersing audiences in an apocalyptic recreation of the deconstructed world we live in, through sound, sight, vision and thought,
The installation takes about 45 minutes to see and is recommended for viewers aged 12 and over
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the team aim to show you what’s happened. Established in 2014 by Freddie Hill and Tom Carter, Graded Films is a pioneering producing company, experimenting in film, theatre, art and photography, working with a talented assortment of the industries future professionals. Have We Been Here Before is presented at the Victoria Institute, Arundel on April 4th. Tickets £5 and info from www.gradedfilms.co.uk/historyrepeats
Rolls Royce throws its final fundraising event for Home Start Rolls-Royce Motor Cars staged its final fundraising event for its 2019 House Charity, Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur, on Leap Year Day, Saturday 29 February. Around 130 invited guests and VIPs gathered at the Home of Rolls-Royce, Goodwood, for a gala evening of vintage-themed glamour, entertainment and conviviality. The evening raised almost £10,000 and the year’s total raised by employees across Rolls Royce came to over £13,000. The company is now looking forward to planning fundraising activities on behalf of its 2020 House Charity, Families of Ocean Ward.
Easter Chocolate Crispie Cakes Alternative to Easter eggs As Easter treats go this one will go the quickest! The best thing about it is that you can make them so quickly, make all sorts of variations and in fact you can make them suitable for youngsters with dietary problems too!
Ingredients (Makes about 12) Prep time: 10mins + chilling • 25g butter, margarine (or other suitable firm fat) • 50g golden or maple syrup, honey or fructose syrup • 25g cocoa or carob powder • 25-50g sultanas, raisins or chopped apricots • 7-8tbsp rice crispies, crushed cornflakes, Allbran or other preferred cereals • Pretty paper cake cases • mini coloured chocolate eggs
Method 1. Melt the fat and syrup in a large pan, then stir in the powder until well blended. 2. When hot and smooth stir in the dried fruit and
sufficient cereal to give a firm mixture, stirring until thoroughly mixed. 3. Spoon equal amounts into the paper cake cases and top with a few chocolate eggs. Chill until firm. 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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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden As a garden designer I have always attempted to design a garden without the need for sculpture, being wary that sculpture might detract from the beauty of the plants. However, after my visit to the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden, in nearby Dorking recently I have realised that not only can a sculpture really enhance the beauty of a garden but the design itself can be influenced by a particularly powerful piece of work and the plants complimented. Vikki Leedham first came across the garden when she went there on a school trip in the early 1990s. “I remember the founder, Hannah Peschar, being really scary, shouting out ‘Don’t Touch’ in her Dutch accent! But years later, after I graduated from art college, I applied for a placement here. I am now co-curator and gallery manager and I love it. I am called the queen of everything as I do pretty much every role here!” She beams with infectious passion over the glass desk in the simple office situated in the grounds of the sculpture park. “At any one time we have over 200 outdoor sculptures on display in our beautiful gardens. I and Anthony, Hannah’s husband, who designed the gardens over 35 years ago, select which artists we would like to exhibit, including quite a few European artists”. “Often I will go and visit them in their studios to get a better sense of their work. When the sculptures arrive, often driven in vans by the artists themselves, we get to work deciding where to put them and sometimes the daunting task of how to lift them! Compared to other artists, outdoor sculptors tend to
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English weather. They need to be frost and wildlife proof and the works have to be substantial enough not to get lost in the garden setting.”
The history of the sculpture garden is a testament to having a vision and just going for it. Anthony Paul was a landscape designer and his wife Hannah Peschar was a political journalist living in London. They bought the little cottage and grounds near Ockley, Dorking and spent 5 years just clearing the jungle of weeds, restoring the ponds and planting architectural looking plant species.
The gardens themselves are very beautiful with mature oaks, streams, undulating mounds and rivers and some majestic Japanese Acer specimens. “There are no signs,” explains Vikki, “as we want people to explore the garden without a tick list, though we do provide a comprehensive map!”
They then canvassed the art world, inviting sculptors to exhibit outdoors. “It wasn’t the fashion at the time for outdoor sculpture. Of course there were artists such as Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth but their work was usually both monumental and expensive. There was nothing particularly accessible for the average garden owner”. “The sculpture is usually rotated on a two year basis, and we aim to exhibit at least 6 new artists every year. We have to make sure all the pieces can withstand the
“Our typical buyers are members of the public, some collectors, corporate clients and public art. I think the most someone spent in one go was £80,000. My internal jaw dropped! Some clients want a particular piece of sculpture that they have in their mind that they want for a special place in the garden. Then I try to find them the right artist. Other visitors are open-minded about what they like and when they find something, decide where it could go”. Vikki tells me about
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other activities they conduct in the gardens. “We have had a walking dinner tour, stopping off at canapé stations, ending in a formal dinner on the lawn, lots of school trips, creative workshops, like print making, and even yoga afternoons.”
Where to visit in April The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden of course! Opening 3rd April. General admission (Thursday Sunday) - Adults £12, concession £8, children £ 7. Black and White Cottage, Standon Lane, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5QR (postal only – use RH5 5QU for SatNav). For more information call 01306 627269 or visit www.hannahpescharsculpture.com High Beeches Gardens, is a 25 acre garden, which is a botanical treasure trove that includes historic Magnolias. Laid out by the Loder family, but inspired High Beeches Gardens by Victorian horticulturist William Robinson’s wild garden style, is it really worth going to when all the plants are coming into leaf. It is open every day except Wednesday, 1pm - 5pm, adults £8.50, children 5-14 £2. High Beeches Lane, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HQ. 01444 400589 www.highbeeches.com And don’t forget the Tulip fair at Arundel Castle on the 1st April 2020.
April tasks • Start hoeing any bare areas of earth before the weeds take hold – if you do this once a week you will be weed free all year. • A lot of your summer vegetables can be sown directly into the ground now. • Mulch your beds with compost and bark chips to seal in the moisture from winter and prevent growth of new weed seeds. • Feed all your shrubs and roses with a handful of bonemeal dug about an inch deep around the base of each plant. • Feed iron loving plants that are grown in pots with some Iron Fertilizer. • It is not too late to give Dogwood and Willow a big cut back. • You can apply both Mosskill and Broadleaf weedkiller to your lawns – wait a couple of weeks then vigorously rake out all the dead thatch. You can also reseed the lawn where there are obvious patches. • You can sow annuals indoors or in your greenhouse – rather than that trip to the supermarket you could try growing Marigolds and Lobelia in trays.
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Floods By Chris Ennis FRICS It has, by any standards, been a wet winter. The whole country seems to be awash - water everywhere. The Arun valley and floodplain is always affected in the winter months and river levels have been very high during periods of spring tides coinciding with low atmospheric pressure. I have seen the seafront at Goring awash, farmland flooded at Clymping and numerous domestic integral garages affected by flash floods. I have seen flooding affecting the Rver Rife although engineering work has reduced this risk over recent years. Pulborough has been badly affected as have parts of the River Rother valley. We see pictures of swollen rivers and destruction every day on the TV news. The misery of seeing your property and possessions ruined in a flood must be devastating. The recovery process can be very lengthy, expensive and the value of your property will inevitably be affected. Every purchaser should have an environmental report prepared prior to purchase in which, amongst many things, flood risk is assessed.
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Flooding can take a number of forms, the most publicised of which is River flooding. It occurs when rivers and streams are unable to carry away excess water through the usual drainage channels. Adjacent low-lying properties are likely to be flooded. Surface water flooding occurs following periods of heavy and persistent rain, often falling on saturated ground where normal drainage systems cannot cope with the volume of water. Groundwater flooding occurs when persistent rain raises the water table level above adjacent land. At times of world climate change, rising sea levels can be the cause of Coastal flooding, where sea defences prove to be inadequate in storm conditions. Recently, a breach in the sea defences caused flooding at Clymping. If your property is in an area which might be affected by flooding be sure to arrange insurance and have a plan to minimise damage, remembering that there may be no electricity supply to operate pumping systems. There are a number of patent flood defence systems available for sale, the most basic of which are sandbags and sand. Spare a thought for the flood-struck residents in the North of the country. Chris Ennis FRICS email: surveyor1@talktalk.net 01903 261 217 or www.propdoctor.co.uk
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FareShare Sussex Tackling food waste and fighting hunger - turning an environmental problem into a social solution. By Georgia Brown Many people have the privilege of being able to afford everyday essentials, like clothes and running water. Most people reading this article may live in a home with both heating and electricity. However, many people may not be aware that for approximately 5.8 million people in the UK, the realities of living in ‘deep poverty’ make it hard to afford even the most basic of essentials, including food. Around 10% of the UK population of all ages go hungry every day. Though this might seem like a staggering statistic, food poverty can affect anyone, at any time under unpredictable circumstances. This can be due to many reasons, such as unexpected redundancy, reduced welfare support or simply having to support a family on
a low income. This means that for many people, they have little to no choice but to turn to drop-in centres, hostels, food banks and other emergency help in order to feed themselves and their families. For some people, going along to a lunch club helps to alleviate chronic loneliness as well as providing a comforting meal. However, these resources are not widely available and rely on volunteers and workers willing to give up their time to help those in need. This is where FareShare Sussex comes in - a charity that has a long-term vision to eradicate food poverty. The team of incredibly hardworking volunteers have changed the way food waste is disposed of, reclaiming safe-to-eat surplus food from manufacturers, suppliers and retailers that would have otherwise been thrown away. The charity distributes this food to local charities and community projects across East and West Sussex, and parts of Surrey, where it is then turned into thousands of nutritious meals every week for the people who need it most. FareShare has made it possible to accept a wide variety of surplus food, including meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables and ready meals, along with tinned and packet foods such as tuna, rice and coffee. All food accepted by FareShare must comply with food safety legislation, be within its use by and best before dates and be packaged appropriately. FareShare claims that for the community groups they work with, their services are a “much needed resource”; without their support, hundreds of people across the South would go hungry. Beth Parry, FareShare’s fundraising and communications manager, explained that FareShare began in Brighton in 2002 as a small volunteer-run project,
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delivering a small amount of supermarket surplus to just a handful of homeless projects in the area. “The stark injustice of good food unnecessarily being wasted alongside the growing issue of homelessness highlighted how one issue could help the other” she said. FareShare is turning an environmental problem into a social solution. Beth continued, “Since 2002 the project has grown year-on-year and now delivers surplus food to 125 charities across Sussex and Surrey. The charities include food banks, homeless hostels and day centres, young people's projects, women's refuges and older people's lunch clubs. By using our service these organisations are able to redirect vital funds into their core services for their clients.” When asked what the best aspect about volunteering for FareShare is, Beth told us that for many volunteers, their main motivation for volunteering is “making a difference to vulnerable people in their community” and enjoying the fact that they can directly see the impact their work has on people’s lives. Furthermore, the work FareShare does for the community does not just benefit those in need, but also works to reduce the environmental impact of high levels of food waste across the county. At such a crucial global stage and with concerns about the ‘climate crisis’ ever increasing, it is refreshing to see a charity pledging to place sustainability at the heart of their mission. By
preventing large amounts of surplus food heading to landfills, FareShare dramatically reduces the environmental impact caused by food waste every day. According to Beth, the charity saved 2,436 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions last year alone - that is equivalent to powering over 400 homes with electricity for a whole year. However, the pledge to be more sustainable does not end there for FareShare. Beth claims that the charity recognises that it has a little way to go to reduce their own environmental impact even further. She said, “We hope to invest in greener transportation systems, which isn't something we can afford to do without funding. We have an application pending for an electric van and an e-cargo bike, which would reduce our own emissions and enable us to receive and redistribute more food.” According to Beth, the charity would not be running if it wasn’t for the hardworking selfless team of volunteers. Beth said, “We have regular social events
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throughout the year, do all we can to acknowledge their hard work and really we could not exist without our team of 150 incredible volunteers.” Similarly, Beth continued that FareShare could not exist without donations and people fundraising. “We need to cover our warehouse rent, our van leasing, fuel and maintenance, our staff salaries and volunteer expenses to be able to keep the project going.” It may be difficult to imagine what Sussex would be like without charities like FareShare working towards reducing food poverty across the county. In response to this, Beth told us, “When asked what would happen
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if FareShare had to close, the responses from our charity members were quite shocking - one saying that it could mean the loss of lives, some saying they would have to close their own project down. Many told us that vulnerable people would go without food.” There is still a long way to go before the national struggle to avoid hunger is completely eradicated, but with charities like FareShare dedicating time to tackling the problem, the struggle for many local families is eased. People can support FareShare in a variety of ways; including individual donations, community fundraising events, challenges, volunteering and they also have several food collection points in the area, including Worthing where you can drop off food items. To find out more about how you can support, visit www.faresharesussex.org.uk
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Barnham & Eastergate Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council planning and environment committee meeting held on 18th February 2020. Consideration of new applications made to Arun District Council (ADC) The Committee considered the following new applications within the Parish: Land north of Sunnyside Cottages, Yapton Road, Barnham - Removal of existing buildings and erection of three new build dwellings. The Committee agreed to raise no objection but would highlight in the response that the proposed dwellings conform to the Neighbourhood Plan Policies – Quality of Design and Policy – Energy efficiency of new development. The Cottage Piggeries, Church Lane, Barnham – Partial demolition of existing structures, 1 no. new dwelling (1.5 storey) with separate 1.5 storey double garage, existing mobile home to be replaced with new smaller mobile home. The Committee agreed to raise no objection to the application provided that the Gypsy and Traveller Rights remain as per the current permission on the site. However, they did raise concerns over the drainage and flooding risk in respect of the mobile home site and garage site both within in flood zone 2 and would highlight Policy ES1 of the Barnham and Eastergate Neighbourhood Plan.
Environmental matters - Litter Litter problems across the Parish had been highlighted recently including, in particular, around the new estates, and along Barnham Road in Eastergate. The Committee noted that whilst litter was not a Parish Council responsibility they would be proactive by seeking to engage volunteers to establish a litter picking group for the Eastergate area of the Parish (a group already exists for the Barnham area). In addition the Clerk would seek to get some additional bins in key areas (since the meeting it has been confirmed that ADC have installed a new bin at the new Lake Lane development). The Clerk would also ask ADC whether or not they ask developers to provide litter bins as part of their planning approval system. Review of Barnham & Eastergate Neighbourhood Plan The Chair, who attends meetings of the Review Group when possible, informed the Committee that as already mentioned good progress was being made on production of a Neighbourhood Plan Design Guide. They also mentioned that following the Call for Sites several sites were submitted and were currently being investigated as to the viability of including them in the proposed revised plan. www.barnhamandeastergate-pc.gov.uk
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Motoring News Citroën’s Electric City Car Citroën has unveiled their 100% electric, two-seater city car. Called the Ami, it features a 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery and it’s capable of speeds of up to 28mph. Tesla Model 3 Wins UK Car of the Year 2020 Tesla’s Model 3 has been crowned UK Car of the Year 2020. After emerging triumphant as Best Executive car, the Tesla battled it out against eight other new cars for the overall title. John Challen, director of the UK Car of the Year Awards said that the Tesla Model 3 has “shaken up” the executive segment and got many brands thinking. “Electric vehicles attract a broad spectrum of opinions, but it’s clear that with its technology, performance and range, the Model 3 is converting a lot of people.” Tesla UK added: “We are proud of what this car has achieved so far and with the upcoming 0% company car tax there is an exciting year ahead for EVs in the UK.”
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Great Women in the British Car Industry Nominations for the Great Women in the British Car Industry initiative have opened. Run by Autocar, in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, it will culminate in an awards ceremony on 4 June in London. The initiative recognises the top 100 women leading the way across the UK’s car industry, as judged by a panel of automotive experts. Supported by Bentley, Nissan and Toyota, the day will also include presentations from keynote speakers (soon to be announced), a panel debate and a networking session. Van Thefts On The Rise Four-in-10 of all new vans on sale do not come with an alarm as standard, according to an investigation by What Car? Vans. The findings follow research highlighting how more than 43,000 vans have been stolen since 2016, with a further 117,000 broken into. The worst area for van thefts was London, with 14,263 vans stolen in the four year period, while 44,742 were broken into by thieves.
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Why write a Will? by Steve Worsfold of Sussex Will Writers
Unfortunately, many people never get round to dealing with this vital issue. Nearly two thirds of adults in the UK have not prepared a will according to a survey conducted by MacMillan Cancer Support (January 2018). If you have children, property and investments it is essential to have a Will in place to ensure that your money goes to the right people at the right time.
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