Sussex Local Arundel July 2019

July 2019

SUSSEX LOCAL Arundel - Amberley - Fontwell - Ford - Slindon - Walberton - Yapton Local news and events through the door to 6,700 homes in this area every month

JESS GLYNNE WIN LINGFIELD PARK TICKETS!

WIN LINGFIELD PARK TICKETS!

CANINE PARTNERS Charity Profile

GARDENS Trees

WIN TICKETS! Cowdray Park Polo Fishers Adventure Park

NEWS Council, Charity & School

PLUS What’s On, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Local Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory

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Welcome...

We have two fabulous headline competitions for you this month - win tickets to see Jess Glynne at Lingfield Park,, plus tickets to the fabulous Cowdray Park Polo meet in July.

We also have tickets to Fisher’s Farm Adventure Park on page 17.

We look at the history of the Chichester Cinema which celebrates its Ruby Anniversary this year on page 12.

Continuing the history theme, Josie Gilbert tracks the changes to Arundel over the years on page 41, whilst Allen looks at the ancient hamlet of Bilsham in the Yapton history feature on page 42.

For our main feature this month, Lynn Smith talks to Canine Partners, Partners a charity in Heyshott, West Sussex, which provides specially trained dogs for people with disabilities. As with all the charities we feature, they would love to hear from anyone who can help with donations. see page 26.

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...........................................................................What’s On ........................................Win! Tickets to see Jess Glynne .Special Feature - Chichester Cinema Ruby Anniversary .............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page ............................................................Local schools news .......................................................................Local Walks ...............................................Charity & Community News .......................................Charity Profile - Canine Partners .................................................................Prize Crossword ................................................................................Recipe ...........................................................Health & Wellbeing ....................................................................In Your Garden ....................................Local History - Arundel and Yapton ....................................Win! Tickets to Cowdray Park Polo ............................................................Local Council News .............................................................Business Directory ...........................................................Index of Advertisers Kay Publishing Ltd PO Box 2237 Pulborough RH20 9AH info@sussexlocal.net www.sussexlocal.net

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In our regular features, Andrew helps out with choosing perfect trees for your garden starting on page 36; Chris talks about dreaded leaks on page 39; and Heather discusses changing behaviour in the health feature on page 35. All this, plus catch up with your councils from page 44, schools on page 16 plus the regular events and community news round ups.

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Seven editions across West Sussex Arundel - Arundel, Amberley, Burpham, Climping, Fontwell, Ford, Slindon, Walberton & Yapton Total addresses - 6,700 Barnham - Barnham, Eastergate, Westergate, Aldingbourne, Oving, & Tangmere Total addresses - 5,400 Chichester - Chichester centre & suburbs Total addresses - 7,800 Findon - Findon Valley, Findon Village, Nepcote, High Salvington, Clapham & Patching plus Salvington/Selden (south of A27) Total addresses - 6,200 Midhurst & Petworth - Midhurst, Petworth, Easebourne Total addresses - 7,100 Pulborough - Pulborough, Bury, Coldwaltham, Fittleworth, Marehill, Nutbourne, Stopham, West Chiltington village and Common.

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Win tickets to see Jess Glynne Saturday 10th August at Lingfield Park Racecourse Jess Glynne has had many hits in the UK; “Rather Be” with Clean Bandit, “Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself” and “I’ll Be There”. In fact she holds the record for most No.1’s in the UK for a British woman - seven.

In her first few years in the music industry, Jess Glynne has carved out a unique slot all of her own. Where others were contemplating the aftermath of heartache, she was always about standing on your own two feet.

At the start of 2018, she took a listen back to her just completed second album, Always in Between. Like her blockbuster debut, I Cry When I Laugh, Jess brokers the hinterlands between pop, soul, R&B and house music. ‘Now I know that you have to be that person for yourself.’ She smiles as she says it. ‘It’s been a right old journey getting here, I can tell you.’

I Cry When I Laugh is one of the defining British pop records of its era. At the time of writing it has been a chart staple for 138 weeks. It debuted at number one, spawning 12 million worldwide singles sales, 39 weeks on the UK top 10, 2.5 billion Spotify streams, a sold out UK arena tour, Brit, MTV: EMA, Ivor Novello, MOBO, Q and Glamour award nominations.

It was in a moment’s inspiration that Jess Glynne alighted upon the title of her second record. She decided album number two would be called Always In Between. ‘There’s loads of different emotions in me but I always know what I’m doing with the music.

That’s the one thing I do know. It’s my safe space. In life, I am very in touch with my emotions. Music is the one place I know I can let it out. It’s a way of processing my uncertainty.’

Jess Glynne promises to play all the hits and fan favourites including ‘Hold My Hand’, ‘Thursday’, ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’, ‘I’ll Be There’ and ‘Take Me Home’, plus some brand new tracks too.

These are the facts. Underneath is Jess’s peerless ability to commune with an audience through song; to tell the truths young women want to hear about their concerns, the loves that build them up and let them down; the aspirations and dreams that might turn sour but you’ll smile through them anyway. From the beautiful, pared back, gospel inflected uplift of debut cut I’ll Be There, it is clear that Jess is ready to build on the momentous footwork put in on her first foray into fame.

Jess Glynne is a girl from North London who is noticeably free of airs and graces. She sings because she loves to and writes songs because she wants answers to her own emotional quandaries. Her powerhouse vocal and fearless delivery have captured so many under its spell.

For an action packed day out, why not enjoy a day of racing with friends and family, before dancing the night away with the delights of the fabulous Jess Glynne in concert finishing off a perfect Summer’s evening. This is a gig not to be missed. Prize includes racing and concert tickets for two people. To buy tickets: vmstickets.co.uk

Win tickets to Jess Glynne To enter the competition simply answer the following question: Q: How many No.1s has Jess Glynne had in UK? a) 3 b) 4 c) 7 Send your answer and contact details to: Jess Glynne Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 28th July 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Chichester Cinema at New Park Ruby Anniversary By Carol Godsmark As Chichester Cinema at New Park celebrates its Ruby Anniversary, it seems a long time since the Granada cinema in Chichester’s Corn Exchange closed down in 1979 and film fans in the area lost the last venue of the sort... until Roger Gibson stepped in.

The Corn Exchange in East Street screened films from 1910, and its 1,000-seater cinema was joined by other venues like the Olympia Electric Theatre on Northgate, the Gaumont in Eastgate Square and the Picturedrome, South Street – which is now home to Iceland.

The closure of the last of these Chichester cinemas seemed to be fulfilling the doom-laden prophecies that home entertainment was killing the cinema experience.

However, the principal of Chichester College of Technology asked Roger, a college lecturer in film, art and history of art, to start up a film society at the college. He had been running courses on the art of film since 1969.

“So I started our first programme of the Chichester Adult Education Film Society on 20 September 1979 with Woody Allen’s ‘Love & Death’,” said Roger. “This will be repeated for our Ruby Anniversary centrepiece on Friday 20 September with a party.”

Looking back over the 40 years since the launch of the project, Roger can chart the landmarks of the road to the Chichester Cinema at New Park as it is today with 76,000 people attending 1,500 screenings in 2018.

“The College Film Society screened on 16mm in the large College Hall, offering 40 films a year for only £10, and 300 members enrolled.

“Whilst continuing with the annual college programmes (increased to twice weekly) at the renamed Chichester City Film Society, I dipped my toes into using the New Park Community Centre, starting a junior film club for 7 to 15-year-olds on Saturday mornings.”

In 1986, the college society moved permanently into New Park, initially for three days a week, but then for the Full Monty of seven days and nights.

“We slowly changed the film club image and rebranded,” said Roger. “Eventually, we were able to appoint our first General Manager, Ellen Cheshire, which helped me considerably. Together with stalwart

Roger Gibson, founder of the cinema in those plush red seats

New Park Centre, home to Chichester Cinema at New Park, in past times as a boy’s school.

Walter Francisco – the current General Manager – joining us in 2013, the cinema was supported by a terrific team of professionals and enthusiastic volunteers, as well as seven chairpersons in succession.”

The cinema survived the arrival of a 10-screen multiplex, and investment has continued in new facilities and equipment, including new seating, for example, which was renewed to plush red in 2017. Importantly, there is also state-of-the-art digital projection which allows live performances transmitted by satellite and internet, featuring opera, ballet, theatre and exhibitions from around the world in its 115 seat auditorium, 40-seat Studio and 13-seat Picture Palace, a converted gypsy caravan.

It has come a long way in 40 years, and Chichester Cinema at New Park is justifiably celebrating the Steve Coogan at the 27th anniversary with events Chichester International Film Festival with Roger Gibson such as Ruby Tuesdays – twice monthly screenings of milestones from past years. Ruby Friends features filminspired events locally and nationally, and the Cine Circle provides a monthly opportunity for film fans to discuss films and air their views.

The future at Chichester cinema lies in a second screen, which will allow an even more varied programme of films and performances.

The Chichester International film Festival, curated by Roger, is now in its 28th year, and takes place in August. Attendances reached more than 9,000 for the festival last year. There will be six screens at four venues. The 2018 festival showed 150 worldwide films from 30 countries. These included premieres, previews, new releases, silent films, surprise film (which promised a preview or premiere) and retrospectives.

Chichester Cinema, New Park Road, PO19 7XY, Box office 01243 786650. www.chichestercinema.org

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Amberley School Open Day Friends and neighbours of the school were given tours of the school by enthusiastic pupils on a recent open day. Many villagers who had not been to the school before were fascinated to find out about the exciting learning opportunities which Amberley School offers its pupils.

After the visitors had spent time in the classrooms admiring the children’s work books and classroom displays they were able to enjoy watching cricket coaching as well as participating in Forest School activities. They were also astonished by the technological advances at the school with several children demonstrating IT coding and the latest initiative - robotics.

The teaching team played an integral role in the event and as well as seeing the school in action, villagers learnt with the children. One of the pupils in Maple class delivered a comprehensive Powerpoint presentation about the longest rivers in the world and amazed the visitors with his knowledge.

Small class sizes which allow personal attention to each child. Head Teacher, Jon Gilbert, is keen to place the school at the heart of the community which it serves. “I want to make Amberley School a central hub of activity for the village and am keen to open the school up for village events.” Children do not need to live in Amberley, indeed many pupils travel some distance to attend; there are currently places at the school in most year groups. Ray Jackson, Chair of Governors. Find out more at www.amberley.wwww.amberley.wsussex.sch.uk

Arundel C of E Primary Phoenix Class Residential Trip Year 5 recently had the opportunity to take part in a weekend residential to Marchants Hill, Surrey. Thank you to our wonderful staff, all of whom have their own families, for giving up their weekend for our children.

The weekend was jam packed with archery, abseiling, orienteering, trapeze and a sports evening. All of the children tried their best and made huge steps of progress, especially with their confidence. Above all, the weekend showed so much about how determined and supportive children can be. What an incredible experience for one and all.

SUSSEX LOCAL Mrs Matthews, Isaac & Molly It is always lovely to see children enjoying and getting engrossed in their reading, and there are many ways that we try and encourage this at ACE. One quite unique way is that we are very fortunate to have an ACE Reading Dog, Molly, who comes in once a week with Mrs Matthews to hear the children read. Isaac clearly enjoyed the experience of reading and was so engrossed he didn’t even notice he was having his photo taken! It was lovely to hear him being so expressive with his reading and enjoying the experience of being with Molly. www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk

St Philips Catholic Primary There has been great excitement in school with the arrival of our set of four fluffy, yellow ducklings. The children were able to watch the eggs hatch open and the ducklings develop over a number of weeks. The children loved having these very cute babies around the school and particularly enjoyed teaching them how to swim and exercising them in the school playground. The ducklings are very friendly and were keen to follow Mrs Lloyd the class teacher, wherever she went. The ducklings have now moved to a farm in East Wittering and the children receive regular updates and pictures which document the ducklings changing into ducks.

Our annual swimming lessons at Arundel Lido have recommenced this term. The children walk to the Lido a class at a time and have their swimming lessons in the sunshine. The sessions will finish with our annual swimming gala in July.

In late May the children in Key Stage 2 took part in a 5k charity walk around Arundel. It was a sponsored walk to raise money for the charity FEAST www.feastindia.org.uk. The children are hoping to raise enough funds to build a house for a family in a village in India. www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk

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Win a family ticket to Fishers Farm Animal adventures & thrilling play activities The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture of animal adventures, exhilarating indoor play and thrilling outdoor activities the whole family can experience – it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where the Family Comes First”.

Fishers Farm (Wisborough Green) has over 50 rides and attractions for a jam-packed family day out. The Animal Encounters Barn is an animal-lovers dream, with horses, cows, goats, rabbits, pigs and many more.

Their Saddle Rooms Restaurant is a popular choice for lunch with home-grown food on their menu. Catch up with your friends or watch the kids play whilst you relax with a coffee and a cake in their comfy indoor seating areas. Fishers Adventure Farm Park is undoubtedly the ultimate, great-value, jam-packed family day out all-year round, come rain or shine! Lucky winners will receive a family ticket which is valid for a year www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Win a family ticket to Fishers Farm To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: How many attractions & rides does Fishers Farm have? a) 30 b) 50 c) 20 Send your answer and contact details to: Fishers Farm Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st July 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - July 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 Mon 1

10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Alison A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for all.

Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT

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1 mile

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2:00 pm Emsworth Harbour L: Helen Meet in The New Life Christian Church car park

1 hr

3 miles

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10:30 am Around Bignor Meet at Bignor Roman Villa

2 hrs

3.5 miles

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6 pm Tillington River Rother Walk L: Gerald Perfect summers walk. Beautiful river setting.

Meet at The Horse Guards Inn, Tillington, GU28 9AF

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

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10:30 am Wey Arun Canal East L: Richard Meet in canal visitor centre car park in Loxwood

1 hr 30 mins

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10:30 am Emsworth Ramble Meet in Emsworth town square.

L: Anne

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10:30 am Chichester Marina to Dell Quay L: Peter Meet in free visitors' car park at Chichester Marina

1 hr 30 mins

3.5 miles

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10:30 am Heyshott Common Meet Heyshott Common, Midhurst, GU29 0BY

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10:30 am Parham Park & Wiggonholt L: Jane Meet in RSPB car park (free) at Pulborough Brooks

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10:30 am Hayling Billy L: Anne Along the track to the Theatre and back. Ideal for beginners.

Meet behind the Esso garage, PO11 0LG

2 hrs

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10.30 am Havant Thicket & Staunton Meet at Havant Thicket., PO9 6HE

2 hr 10 mins

4.5 miles

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6 pm Slindon Woods Evening Walk L: Dominic Meet in National Trust car park, Dukes Road, Slindon

2 hrs

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10:30 am Bignor Hill Figure of Eight L: Jane Meet in The Benges Cottage, Selhurst Park Road

3 hrs

8 miles

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10:30 am Boxgrove to Halnaker Windmill L: Anne Meet in car park by the Village Hall in Boxgrove

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10:30 am Slindon Village L: Bruce Takes in little visited paths through woods and up to Little Down. Meet in Slindon Top Road - outside Slindon College

2 hrs

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10:30 am Goodwood Country Park L:Peter Meet at the free car park on the right after passing Goodwood racecourse

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10:30 am Burpham All Day Walk L: Dominic All day Meet in the public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR

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2:00 pm Emsworth Harbour L: Helen Meet in The New Life Christian Church car park

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Sussex Snippets The Group is a social club for unattached men and women aged 50+. The clubs are based in Sussex and gives members the opportunity to meet new friends. Events can include walks, theatre, meals, golf, holidays and more. To become member, or to source more information visit www.thegroup.org.uk The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is taking part in England's biggest heritage festival with a free event on Sunday 15th September. The Trust is inviting the public to take a trip back in time with a guided walk from the Gunpowder Store at Stonebridge Wharf to the former Bramley Wharf.

Wharf To book your place on the walk, which will take about two hours, go to www.weyarun.org.uk/events47 or you can send an email to: events@weyandarun.co.uk Aldingbourne Trust raised over £ 5,600 at their annual charity golf tournament this May. They hosted their 7th annual stableford shotgun charity tournament at the Cowdray Golf Course in aid of the award winning charity. If you are interested in taking part in next years tournament, or would be interested in supporting the event by sponsoring a hole, please contact lenar@aldingbourne.org A 31 year-old from Kirdford wins Young Sussex Farmer of the Year 2019 at the Sussex Food & Drink

SUSSEX LOCAL Awards 2019 which take place at Brighton’s Amex Stadium. Out of a record number of entries, this year’s award was claimed by Kate Lywood, who is the director and dairy herd manager at Marshalls Farm, where she is the third generation of her family to work there.

A campaign to help reverse the decline of bees in the South East and create a haven for pollinators in the South Downs National Park has newly launched. The South Downs National Park Trust, the official charity for the National Park, is bidding to raise £75,000 to help restore flower-rich habitats that will protect bees and other important pollinators and allow them to thrive. The campaign, Bee Lines, Lines will work with farmers and other landowners to create new wildflower corridors; essentially a “road system” for insects that will link habitats and encourage pollination.

WSCC have released a series of videos showcasing some of the support available to help people maintain their independence. There are more than 197,000 residents aged 65 and over living in West Sussex, and it is known that people want to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. With this in mind, the council has created a suite of new videos that offer top tips to help people stay independent in later life.

Booking is now open at Woods Mill for Nature Tots, Tots woodland fun for ages 3-6 starting from Saturday 14th September. Additionally, Wildlife Watch and bushcraft for ages 5-8 is starting from Saturday 17th August. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk A group of private landowners and nature conservation organisations, are working together to help the white stork return home to South East England for the first time in several hundred years. The project team are pleased to report that a pair of storks have been sighted nesting in an oak tree on the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. The White Stork Project is a pioneering partnership of private landowners and nature conservation charities, which aims to restore a population of at least 50 breeding pairs in southern England by 2030.

Casting for Recovery, a service that uses the unique therapy practice of fly fishing to improve the wellbeing of ladies who are recovering from breast cancer, gets boost from National Lottery funding. Casting for Recovery runs six therapeutic fishing retreats throughout the year for women recovering from breast cancer, including one retreat in Bexhill, East Sussex. The project received over £9,500 from The National Lottery Community Fund to purchase new equipment and specialist clothing.

A new initiative to connect families with nature has been launched. “Starter packs” (including maps, walking boots, binoculars, waterproofs, and nature guides) will be given to selected community centres and children’s centres across the South East as families are encouraged to learn about the environment and enjoy the wellbeing benefits from spending time outdoors. www.southdownstrust.org.uk

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Reader Letter - Arundel Bypass

Six sailing clubs and training centres across West Sussex welcomed visitors to ‘Push Push the Boat Out’ and try sailing and windsurfing this May. The Royal Yachting Association's Association (RYA) national Push the Boat Out (PTBO) campaign aims to get more people on the water, having fun and getting active outdoors. The event was a big success, with 12 novice young sailors, plus a great turn out of friends and family members who said they would return to enjoy sailing. For more information visit: www.rya.org.uk

Dear Editor, Paul Dendle’s column is often low-quality journalism with personal attacks on people he disagrees with.

Conservatives (such as Dendle) are no longer a majority on the District Council. Lib Dems have a larger amount of councillors and there are two Green councillors and seven Independents. It would be much better to rotate the column spot among District Councillors so you get a range of views.

This is particularly important on a sensitive subject like the Arundel Bypass. Mr Dendle now represents both Arundel and Walberton Parishes, because the Ward boundaries have been changed. If he continues to try to drum up support for the very damaging Arundel Bypass through Binsted (in Walberton Parish), he is not representing the western half of his Ward.

Transport policy focusses on reducing congestion by building new roads.

But it has been known for years that building new roads increases traffic, and hence increases carbon emissions which are causing global warming. I hope you will give the new Green District Councillors (Faye Catterson and Isabel Thurston) a chance to have their say. Yours Sincerely, Emma Tristram.

Editor: We welcome feedback from all our readers including any councillors who might wish to write in.

Playground refurbishment The play area in Mill Road is to be upgraded with a castle-themed design, thanks to a joint project between Arundel Town Council and Arun District Council. cil Proposals were obtained from several play companies and the students at local school were given the deciding vote to choose their top design. Wicksteed Ltd was the winning bidder with its design, which was favoured by students because of its exciting Fort Knox climbing unit and crusader rope swing. The enhancements are due to start very soon with the aim of installing the new play equipment in time for the school summer holiday.

National Diversity Awards 21 year old Charlotte Twinley from Arundel has Ehlers Danlos syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue in her body. Charlotte has been campaigning to spread awareness and end the stigma towards stomas, invisible illnesses and mental health problems. Due to her campaigning she has recently been nominated for an award as a Positive Role Model for disabilities at the National Diversity Award. Details of Charlotte’s story, her blog, and how to vote for her at the National Diversity Awards can be found on the Sussex Local website at www.sussexlocal.net/arundelwww.sussexlocal.net/arundel-residentresidentcharlottecharlotte-twinleytwinley-nominatednominated-forfor-a-nationalnational-diversitydiversityaward/

Campaign ends on a high note World renowned trumpet virtuoso Crispian SteeleSteelePerkins is coming to Amberley’s St Michael’s Church in aid of ACTnow, the church tower appeal, in a stellar concert alongside Andrew Bernardi’s Bernardi Music Group. The concert takes place on Saturday 13 July at 7.30pm and promises to be a sell-out. For tickets, visit www.amberleystmichael.org.uk/events .

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The New Council Arun met for the first full council on the 16th of May, the coalition is now formed, made up of 22 Lib Dems, seven independent, and two Green Councillors. The conservatives with 21 Councillors are in opposition and have formed a group of spokespeople to speak on different portfolios. I am the spokesperson for the economy which would include issues like the Arundel bypass, the Arundel Chord (a rail link for the Arun valley line to connect for traffic to the east), economic and business development.

As you know I've always been interested in protecting the environment, I'm a green blue, advocating environmental issues from a centre right perspective. I believe there's now opportunity to push forward policies that help the environment unlocking changes for the next 20 or 30 years.

I would advocate that we give supplementary guidance to builders for environmental improvements on new houses, we should be building houses with PV solar panels, improved insulation, community ground source heat pumps and places for recycling bins to be stored within the design.

We need more cycle paths especially the one along Ford road and a new car park at Ford station to utilise an underused asset to reduce commuting by car.

But I also support an offline bypass to ensure cars can drive at the most environmentally beneficial speed and taking traffic away from our towns and

SUSSEX LOCAL villages. but the key issue with the Arundel bypass will be making sure there's a junction to the south at Ford road to alleviate any need for traffic to go up and down Yapton lane. Paul Dendle.

Paul Dendle is Ward Councillor for the Arundel and Walberton ward on Arun District, pauldndle@aol.com Opinions are Paul's own. Have a view? Email info@sussexlocal.net.

Littlehampton Skate Park Plans have been submitted to Arun District Council for the skate park upgrade at Sea Road, Littlehampton. The new concrete skate park has been designed

by Maverick Industries Ltd which specialises in the design of spray concrete skate parks. The design was finalised following several consultation workshops to obtain the opinions of local skate park users. It is proposed that it will be located to the west of the current skate park and the existing steel ramps will be refurbished as part of the upgrade. A new parkour training facility is also planned for the site for the community to enjoy.

The project will be jointly funded by Arun District Council and Littlehampton Town Council.

Council In addition, the councils have made a successful bid to Sport England for £50,000 towards the project.

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Cash in your pension for property?

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner Many people invest in residential property to fund their retirement. In my experience this can work for people as part of a diversified approach to providing a retirement income where someone has spare capital. Those wanting to become landlords later in life may be tempted to “cash in” their pension to invest in a property, this could be a costly mistake.

Let’s assume you have a fund of £200,000. You can have 25% tax free with the remainder being added to your income in the year or years that you take it. If you took the whole £150,000 in one go, you are going to lose your personal allowance, meaning some of that income is taxed at 60% and if you have any other income at all some of it will be taxed at the additional rate of 45%. However,if you plan carefully and take the income over a couple of tax years and only pay 40% tax on the withdrawal, this means you are left with £90,000 from the taxable portion, which leaves a total fund after tax of £140,000.

With stamp duty (remember the 3% surcharge is likely to apply) and solicitors fees to pay, you can buy something in the £130-£135,000 bracket. Locally that buys you a one bed flat that will rent for around £600 per month.Of course the income is taxable so, assuming

you’re a basic rate tax payer you are left with after tax income of £5,760 or a net yield on your starting amount after tax of 2.88%. And this assumes you never have a vacant month or a repair bill and don’t pay an agent to manage the property or find you a tenant.

To make things worse you are now dependent on the fortunes of one person for your entire non-state retirement income. If they lose their job you likely lose your income too!

Compared to a diversified portfolio of bonds, sharesand property held through a pension and with the income drawn tax efficiently through “phased drawdown” cashing in your pension and depending entirely on a property to fund your retirement is likely to be much higher risk with a much lower return.

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Canine Partners…

Training amazing assistance dogs and transforming the lives of people living with disabilities. By Lynn Smith well as a host of other related conditions, Sally became wheelchair bound after suffering a seizure in 2013. One hundred percent reliant on human care, with heart/ circulatory problems that caused her to faint or induced very full on seizures, and enduring a lot of fatigue and pain, Sally says that she, “Lacked purpose and industry. I couldn’t see how I would ever become a meaningful member of society again.” Then Sally was paired with a “Canine Partner” – Ethan – a step that transformed her life.

In September 2005, Sally Whitney was all set to study Medicine at Edinburgh University when she became unwell, just before her A-levels. Diagnosed, much later, with Lupus and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, as

Based in Heyshott, West Sussex, and with a second centre in Loughborough, Leicestershire, Canine Partners has been providing highly trained assistance dogs – canine partners - since 1990. It was founded in recognition of the life changing benefits assistance dogs could bring to the lives of adults with physical disabilities, offering a greater independence and quality of life, and contributing security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks - as well as providing psychological and social esteem.

Nicola Martin, CEO of Canine Partners CEO, explains the charity’s mission as seeking to, “Transform the lives of adults with physical disabilities through partnership with our specially trained assistance dogs.

We pride ourselves in ensuring we create the best possible matches between our dogs and the people we support.”

Potential Canine Partners undertake a specialist twoyear training programme, which begins when a puppy is selected at seven to eight weeks old and placed with a carefully chosen volunteer, with whom it will spend twelve to fourteen months in puppy training.

Currently there are around 250 puppies placed with puppy parents in the UK. Volunteers care for the puppies full time, teaching basic obedience, social skills and the core tasks of tugging, touching and retrieving, all of which are essential if the puppy is to move onto advanced training. “At all stages,” says Nicola, “training is fun and reward-based.”

These core skills are built upon once the puppies move into advanced training, at one of Canine Partners’ two centres, extending skills to tasks such as opening doors, retrieving the phone, pressing lift buttons and unloading a washing machine. During the next few months the dogs hone their skills and are carefully matched with a person with a disability from the charity’s waiting list. Nicola explains that,

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“Training is then tailored to meet that individual’s specific requirements. During advanced training the dogs will continue obedience training, visiting local towns and shops to ensure they are confident and well behaved in all situations.”

At the end of this period, the applicant is invited to attend a two-week residential course at one of the Canine Partner centres, where, under the guidance of the dog’s trainer, they learn how to work with their dog and continue its training, and how to take care of their canine friend. It is during this busy two weeks that the special bond between dog and partner begins.

Canine Partners offers ongoing care and guidance through regular aftercare visits and telephone support, which ensures the success of the partnerships and well being of its dogs. The whole process of selecting, training and supporting a canine partner throughout their working life costs around £20,000, and currently there are over 430 adults across the UK living with one of the charity’s assistance dogs.

Each year, Canine Partners creates between 70-75 partnerships and in the thirty years since the charity’s foundation, Canine Partners has created nearly 800 partnerships. The charity currently assists adults, aged eighteen and over, both civilians and former service personnel, and dogs are trained to meet the needs of individuals with even the most complex, physical disabilities. The long list of conditions and disabilities that Canine Partners works with includes: multiple sclerosis; spinal injuries and head injuries; stroke; Freidrich’s ataxia; cerebral palsy and, osteoarthritis and scoliosis. Although the waiting list has been closed to new applicants for a couple of years, Nicola Martin tells me, “ … We are now in the final stages of preparing to open to new applications later this year.”

SUSSEX LOCAL Canine Partners employs around 80 people, working in a wide variety of roles and locations; from the expert training and aftercare teams based at the two centres and out in communities across the UK, to the Fundraising and Support teams. In addition there are over 1,000 volunteers, supporting all aspects of the training programmes, from Brood Bitch Holders who look after the mums and puppies in the breeding programme; Puppy Parents and socialisers and Foster parents, who provide short to long term placements when needed, to a wide network of fundraising and awareness raising activities. But, Nicola says, “We are always looking for passionate people to join our team of volunteers.“ The charity, she adds,“… receive (s) fantastic support from a huge number of local people … we are extremely lucky to have some very longstanding supporters.”

As with all charities, funding is essential and Canine Partners has big projects underway – including, this year, building a new Kennels and Dog welfare Centre at its Midlands Training Centre. Also, with the

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charity’s 30th anniversary coming up in 2020, planning is already underway for celebrations and more exciting initiatives.

Funding comes solely from donations. Receiving no funding from government, Canine Partners is always looking for novel ways to generate funds, including the My Amazing Puppy sponsorship scheme and UKwide fundraising events, including Walking Dog Shows - dog walks in beautiful locations with a twist.

Canine Partners is particularly excited that during 2019 and 2020 they are the Goodwood Estate Charity of the Year and will have a full calendar of exciting activities that they hope will help create even more partnerships.

Nicola says that “Raising awareness of who we are and what we do is an ongoing challenge with so many other vital charities carrying out amazing work across the UK. We are proud to commit to support our partnerships for as long as they feel a Canine Partner can bring a benefit to their lives. This means that we need to ensure we have funds for decades to come so that once someone has experienced the independence and benefits that an assistance dog can bring them, they never have to return to how life was before.”

Which brings us back to Sally Whitney whose story opened this article, and who reinforces Nicola’s sentiments, “Life before having a canine partner was totally different … Ethan's impact has been apparent in

all areas of my life. He can do a huge range of things for me, both at home and outside the house. The tasks that Ethan and I can do together give me a lot of freedom and bring real joy. I no longer have a dependence on others to make me feel safe and secure. He’s brought me so much happiness … that I have an incredibly hard time imagining my world without him.

Canine Partners Mill Lane, Heyshott Midhurst, GU29 0ED Tel: 08456 580480 www.caninepartners.org.uk

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Introduction to Project Farmhouse Local Electrical & Renewable energy company take on an Arundel renovation project.

By Mark Stevenson from Bright Spark Energy A bit of background: We have taken on the challenge of renovating an old Farmhouse just outside of Arundel. The Farmhouse is an interesting building having been added onto since circa the 17th Century. It is Grade II listed and a building of historic interest so it will be a challenge to meet the owners vision alongside the requirements of the South Downs National Park.

The Brief: The owners brief is to take the existing building and create a sustainable, ecological and comfortable family home for their young children to grow up in. They want to make the house as “off grid” as possible to save money long term but also reduce the house’s impact on the environment. The target is to reduce fossil fuels to zero if possible.

On the electrical side the client wants to create a smart living environment with lighting, AV, data and other systems controlled in the house. All of this has to be completed without impacting on the house’s character, charm and grade 2 building fabric, so it is a challenge!!

Over the next 12 months the team at Bright Spark with our building and plumbing partners will be working through the list opposite and we will be updating our blogs. Look out for next month’s update in Sussex Local Magazine.

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Initial Survey & Challenges: The past few months have been spent peeling back the facade of the building and identifying the areas that we need to focus on. The initial findings have included: • Old electrics that need to be replaced with a new 18th Edition Fuse board followed a complete rewire. Electricity bills at £1,400 per annum at the moment • Oil Boiler installed in the early 1970s which is running at 56% efficiency alongside an Oil fired Rayburn Cooker in the kitchen both costing £1,820.62 a year.

• Replace the old and complicated heating and hot water pipes that has been installed “organically” • Improve space heating in the house as radiators are undersized and in the wrong place.

• All single glazed windows in need of repair/ replacement that suffer from condensation.

• The need to draught-proof all of the doors (there are five external doors).

• Replace secondary insulation that is now damp and has slipped down the walls • Replace all of the loft insulation with modern spaceboard.

• Replace the render at the front of the house with a modern equivalent.

• Extend the house to create a new kitchen extension to support modern living.

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Long Term Care

when Local Authorities assess how much your estate should pay towards long-term care.”

by Steve Worsfold of Sussex Will Writers

Care fees agreed with the local authority could be topped up from our trust, rather than relying on the authority’s funding only.

If you want your assets to pass to your family then you will need to be proactive and take advice. Our Estate Protection Trust Wills have the effect of placing some of your estate out of the reach of the Local Authority, potentially avoiding the enforced sale of your home and restricting the amount the Local Authority can take into consideration for payment. This is possible without losing total control over your main asset, your home.

These are the big fears faced by most people who have spent their lifetime building up assets. You may want to pass your assets to your chosen beneficiaries but the need for funding Long Term Care fees could change that significantly.

Mike Warburton, Tax Partner at accountants Grant Thornton, said “Traditionally, we have advised couples to enter into Discretionary Will Trusts as part of their IHT planning. This is where half the house passes into trust for any children on the death of the first spouse. But I believe that the trust could also mean that property could, in effect, be disregarded

Our Estate Protection Trust Wills could help pass the capital on to your beneficiaries instead of being available for the Local Authority to take.

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Goats Cheese & Red Onion Salad A delicious salad or starter with the cheese just melting, or cooled.

Ingredients - serves 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

250g fine green beans 4tbsp walnut oil 1tbsp mustard seeds Salt and black pepper 2 large red onions, finely sliced 25g butter 25g caster sugar 1tbsp red wine vinegar 1 pkt rocket 1tbsp cider or white wine vinegar 4 long slices of French bread, brushed with olive oil 2 logs goats cheese Salt and black pepper

Method 1. Cook the beans until just tender. Drain and toss in one tablespoon walnut oil with mustard seed and seasoning. Chill.

2. Simmer onions in a pan with the butter, sugar and vinegar until softened, adding water if it begins to brown.

3. Whisk the remaining oil and vinegar with seasoning and toss the rocket in this.

4. Toast the bread and then place on four warmed plates. Cut the cheeses into four sections each.

Place on foil and grill until golden and softening.

5. Top the bread with rocket, beans and two slices of melted cheese and a spoonful or two of the onion confit.

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Why behaviour change is hard

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer Link your fingers together and hold your palms together. Notice which thumb you naturally put on top.

Now try putting the other thumb on top. Weird, right?

never goes away, but once we’ve consciously followed through with the change for long enough, it will become easier and stop needing so much attention.

Not only is every bit of your being shouting at you to go back to what is familiar, but it is now incredibly difficult to think about anything else– all of your concentration is focused on remembering the keep the ‘wrong’ thumb on top.

But until we get to that point, we need to keep ourselves off autopilot. We need to remember to remember, and not allow ourselves to get distracted. As soon as we get distracted, the fast brain can override our desire to change by returning us to our well-practiced habits.

It’s just the same when we’re trying to change our mid-morning latte and croissant to a plain coffee.

To make a true life-long change, we have to truly invest in it. We have to stay conscious of the change we are trying to make, and why, and keep the focus on the change all the time.

Part of our brain works quickly to make shortcuts so we can do familiar things automatically; like driving, or brushing teeth. Part of our brain works slowly, for things we do consciously. Amazingly, our slow-brain only accounts for about 5% of our decision making!

It’s expensive to our brain to change the habits we have on autopilot, which is why we have to invest so much effort into making the change. The old habit

Try putting small routines in place to help you remember to remember, these take much less energy than big changes. These might be writing a list before you go shopping, writing a menu for the week ahead or leaving your trainers by the door.

These sound like small actions, but they are pretty easy to remember, and jog your conscious brain into remembering what changes you’re trying to make.

Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Small and beautiful choosing the right small tree for your garden.

One of the most common issues I find in the many new gardens I visit each week is the lack of perfectly sized trees for the particular space.

They are often not singing from the treetops but they have either grown too big and now dominate the space, or have been relentlessly pruned until their little fingers and toes look all knobbly and truncated.

Choosing the right tree for the right place is an art based on knowledge and observation. Trees must be chosen carefully.

Often when I arrive at a client’s garden there is either one massive tree that dominates the rest of the garden or there is a sad lack of trees. People sometimes assume that planting trees will create too much shade or crowd a garden out. However if your garden is small to medium, well positioned trees with a delicate and spacious leaf and branch character can create a canopy that will give your garden a sense of height, enclosure and intimacy.

Evergreen trees Small evergreen trees (3-5metres). The more robust the evergreen presence you want, say for privacy, the more dense the leaf canopy will be. This can have the advantage of being perfect for screening but they will still cast shade. If grown near a fence be careful that over time they won’t block out your neighbours' view or light.

These are some of my favourites: Arbutus Uendo and Magnolia Little Gem. Photinia is an another and if you have acid soils you can go for the Rhododendrons and Camellias.

Delicate small trees For a more open canopy that lets dappled light through, you could think of Amelenchier lamarki, Weeping Birch, Weeping Cherry, Malus Red Sentinal, Sorbus Pink Pagoda, Viburnum Tinus , Pittisporum ‘Silver Queen’, Cercis Forest Pansey and Albezia (which needs a lot of sun but a sheltered position).

There is also Prunus Amanogawa, Hamamaelis and the perfectly formed, classic of all small trees, the Japanese Acers. The only trouble with these is they like to be the centre of attention and need a lot of neutral space around them. Laburnum, Golden Showers, is a tree that has gone out of fashion but after the yellow display of flowers in Spring has a very inter-

esting branch structure. There is also the increasingly commonly planted Olive tree to think about as well as Ligustrum Excelsior Superb. Both have reasonably open branch structures.

Lovely vertical fruit trees like Malus ‘Adirondack' and Malus Ballerina can be tucked away in a bed and nicely contrast any weeping trees you might have.

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All of these trees will give your garden a lovely sense of breadth and depth without a tree surgeon being called in every year.

Smaller Shrubs Smaller shrubs can then be chosen that will tend to give longer periods of colour and fit snuggly under the ‘umbrellas’ of the trees.

Deciduous small trees

Some interesting shrubs that come to mind are: Rosa rugosa, Teucrium fruticans, Japanese Quince, most of the Hebes, Hydrangeas, Cistis, Pittisporum ‘Tom Thumb’ and the Choysia range.

Some examples are Acer grissom, Salix exiguta and the two small Magnolias, ‘India Magic’ and ‘Laura’.

Unusual Trees For more unusual trees you could try Rhus lacinata (though it will sucker with its roots over the years).

You could also think of Euonymous Red Cascade, Liquidamber ‘Gum Ball’ or the majestic, if slow growing, Cornus cows ‘Miss Satori’.

Ground Cover Ground cover can be used as the ‘glue’ that holds all the different layers together. Not only can you plant these in large ribbons and drifts to give your border a sense of flow and unity, but they solve the practical job of suppressing the weeds whilst the trees are establishing themselves.

Acacia pravissima is another interesting tree with an open canopy, especially if you are considering a Mediterranean style garden.

Some tried and tested ground covers that I like are the Geraniums, Sedums, Chaerophyllum ‘Roseum’, White Bay Willow Herb and Persicaria.

Underplanting

Smaller Ground Cover The smaller ground covers tend to be at the front of borders where they won’t be swamped by the bigger plants. Some nice examples are: Pachysandra, Ajuga, Brunnera, Galium odoratum, Epimedium, Bergenias, Lilly of the Valley and Periwinkle.

A tree is not a tree without a lovely well balanced undergrowth to give it context and grace so you can also consider planting underneath your trees.

Shrubs Some shrubs can be turned into trees by pruning the lower branches. Some examples are: Sambucus ‘Sutherland’s Gold’ and Sambucus ‘Black Lace’.

Taller Shrubs These plants can contribute lots of height when needed but can also be pruned severely each year depending on the plan you have for the shapes in your garden.

Climbers It is surprising how many gardens I visit and see unsightly spaces that a weak climber could easily transform. They can make a wonderful backdrop to the new tree you have chosen or even the smaller Clematis can be grown up the trunks.

Climbers hide fences, can shoot up trees like

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38 Gardening rambling roses or drop languidly gown from shed grooves or pergodas. They are a first choice for many unsightly wall or tool shed and with their exuberant need to spread out can give your garden a new dimension. More unusual climbers are Akebia, Campsis, Berberidopsis coralline and Solanum.

Bulbs The bulb range is enormous. Some come out before the trees have come into leaf to grab the early sunlight when they can, others push through other plant life tenaciously. As I have written in previous articles, plan your bulbs with the months of the year in mind and you can have bright splashes of colour almost all year.

I would like to include another dimension to designing you garden with layers and that is what is called ‘Window Plants’. These are plants that even though some are quite tall they can be planted in the middle or even the front of a bed and you can see through their spacious foliage to other plants. They can be planted around your chosen tree and you can still see the trunks.

Examples of these - and please look them up as they have a great ethereal feeling - are Sanguisorba ‘ Pink Elephant’, Dierama, Qaura, Molinia Tranparent and Molinia ‘Karl Foestar’, Allium Sphaerocephalon and the more commonly known Verbena Bonsariensis and Stips gigantia.

So look at your garden and see if the powerful presence of a small tree could give your garden more depth and more light canopy. And don’t just plant one. See how three or four can be planted in combi-

nation to revitalise that unlimited extra space in the garden - the sky!

Where to visit this July Every year Parham replants its borders and transforms them with new themes. The whole place has an intimate and timeless quality. www.parhaminsussex.co.uk

July tasks Lots to do so stop reading this and get out there! But if you are just having a quick tea break read on...

• Deadhead roses and give them their Summer feed • Divide finished bulbs • Water any new plants you have put in this Spring • Pinch out Fuchias to help them flower in bushy sprays • Cut back old geranium foliage as they will grow again • Plant out seed potatoes and tomatoes, the latter in the sunniest place you have. Believe it or not it is still not too late to plant runner beans

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Water leaks

By Chris Ennis FRICS In the last month or so I have stumbled across a number of ‘leaking water’ issues. Over the years I have learned that there is one thing guaranteed to drive householders into a blind panic, and that is the sight, the sound (or even the thought) of leaking water.

Leaks can be very minor, or if an underground supply pipe burst it can be a significant calamity costing a lot to repair. There are numerous causes, amongst them being corrosion, chemical action, frost, age, type of materials, and physical abuse of the pipes.

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Where properties have been extended or modernised it is not uncommon to find a mixture of dis-similar metals in pipes and tanks. This can be a cause of electro-chemical action which can lead to leakage.

We mustn’t forget frost damage which can be catastrophic. Ideally, all pipes should be insulated. Pipes laid within a solid floor slab should be isolated/ insulated to minimise the possible re-action between the copper piping and the concrete.

Properties constructed prior to 1930 could still have a mains water pipe formed in lead. Not only is this a potential source of health damage, but the old pipes are by now coming to the end of their useful life. Even the more modern galvanised water barrel piping could well be rusting and leaking. It is now possible to replace such pipes using a ‘mole’ system enabling the insertion of modern polypropylene tubes without extensive excavation. The typical cost of simple mole repair on an average sized property is in the order of £1,000.

For complete peace of mind Householders should consider the merits of joining one of the home maintenance schemes offered by British Gas, or Seeboard.

I still see examples of old galvanised water tanks tucked away in the roof spaces. Such tanks rust internally, and if they burst, damage can be extensive.

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

There are a multitude of modern plumbing repair systems available, and of course in the event of an emergency, always consult an accredited plumber. If the defect involves any aspect of boiler / gas maintenance, ensure you are dealing with a ‘gas safe’ engineer.

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Arundel Changes

By Josie Gilbert

Etching of Arundel town and castle by Wenceslaus Hollar - 1644 Visitors to Arundel sometimes say it reminds them of a village on the Loire or the Rhine, because of the river flowing through the valley and the way the town climbs up the hill, with the castle on its summit. Few of them probably realise how the appearance of Arundel has altered over the centuries.

For example, the course of the River Arun has changed drastically. Originally it would have snaked its way through the water-meadows which lined it and which flooded regularly, providing lush pasture for local cattle. As a result of the low-lying and often wet land in the valley bottom, Arundel used to be approached by a causeway, which has now given its name to one of the main roads leading into the town.

This began to change when Henry Fitzalan carried out major improvements between the 1540s and 1570s, which enabled boats to navigate further upriver. An Act of Parliament of 1732 provided for work to be carried out from the river-mouth at Littlehampton up to Arundel, which included the erection of piers and cutting through a sandbar and a subsequent Act of 1785 allowed the river to be made navigable by barges of up to 30 tons.

The etching by Wenceslaus Hollar showed how Arundel would have appeared in 1644, when the Collector Earl (Thomas Howard – 14th Earl of Arundel) commissioned him to portray the town. Interestingly, this shows the castle before it was slighted on Parliament’s order as a result of the town fighting on the King’s side during the Civil War. Followed years of semi-neglect the castle was partly restored during the 18th century and at the beginning of the 19th century, before Henry, 15th Duke of Norfolk completed his renovation and extension works between 1875 and 1900. Features such as the round towers on the south façade of the building date

to the 15th Duke’s era. This photo shows the castle before these works commenced.

Coincidentally, the 15th Duke was also responsible for the erection of another major landmark on the town’s horizon, namely Arundel Cathedral. Work began in 1868 to the design of Joseph Hansom of Hansom cab fame and was completed in 1973. The original dedication was to Our Lady and St. Philip Neri, but this subsequently has been changed to a joint dedication to Our Lady and St. Philip Howard, following the latter’s beatification in 1970.

Other changes to Arundel include the re-routing of the old London Road, which used to pass through the Mary Gate and then onward towards the castle, to a new route which follows the town side of the new stone wall erected by the 13th Duke around 1848.

This work also required the demolition of a number of shops and houses along the High Street.

Much of the centre of Arundel is now a conservation area, with individual buildings being listed. As a result, it is unlikely that many changes will occur in the future, so the picturesque character of the town will be preserved for future generations.

View of the river with the castle on the horizon as it stands today

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The Ancient Hamlet of Bilsham – Part 1

By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford Local History Group The earliest evidence of habitation in the Hamlet of Bilsham so far was discovered near the Medieval Chapel in Bilsham (spelt Bilsom on the Tithe Map of 1839) Lane where late Anglo-Saxon finds were uncovered.

One of the first, if not the earliest recorded mention of Bilsham (Bilesham) was in the Domesday book of 1086. In 1066 the Lord was Godwine who was succeeded after the Norman Conquest by Hugh. The community consisted of fourteen households along with eight acres of meadow and land for three ‘ploughs’. A ‘plough’ being the amount of land that a team of eight oxen could work.

An entry in the ‘Testa de Nevil’ (a listing of feudal landholdings) listed that Phil de Croft and Henry de Preston each held a quarter of a knight’s fee of the Earl of Arundel in 1241/2 (a knight’s fee was an amount of land that could support a knight and his family allowing him to serve the Lord of the Manor).

By the 16th century it was a tithing of the Parish of Yapton and in the hands of the Shelley family.

There appears to have been two Manors in Bilsham, one which equates to what became Hobbs Farm, referred to as Bilsham Farm in 1875, and a second which was also referred to as Bilsham Farm in the early 1900’s.

In 1571 Henry Fitz-Alan sold the Manor (Hobbs Farm) along with the Manors of Yapton Rectory and Yapton Shulbrede to John Edmunds of Bailiffs Court. By 1910 the ownership was in the hands of G. and S. Sparks and in 1927 it belonged to Miss S.E. Sparks.

The Lord of Slindon Manor, Sir Garret Kempe, owned Bilsham’s second estate (Bilsham Farm) in 1608 and it remained part of the Slindon Estate until 1908.

Bilsham Farm’s tenant farmer, John Clampitt Loveys, bought the farm from Charles Leslie who at that time was the owner of Slindon Estate. The estate passed to his son, Walter Loveys, who passed away in 1996, the farm remaining in the Loveys family until the death of Walter’s son Colin, in the 1970’s at which time it was sold by his widow, Anne. The farmhouse, now called Bilsham Manor and Grade II listed, was the original 17th century Manor House. A cricket ball sized cannon ball was discovered in the ancient flint boundary wall and was thought to date back to the Civil War (1642 – 1651).

The Chapel situated on the north side of Bilsham Lane was built in the 13th or 14th century as a single celled building without a Chancel. There were no services held after 1551 and no curate. According to an Ecclesiastical valuation at the time, the lands and tithes belonged to Tortington Priory before being held

by Henry, Earl of Arundel.

Bilsham Croft, 1980 There has been no evidence of any burials having taken place in its large churchyard which is now part of the meadow at the rear. As part of the Slindon estate it was converted into two dwellings which are recorded on the 1839 Tithe Map. At some point it fell into disrepair and the Leslie family had extensive work carried out in 1878 which included a new tie-beam roof and a doorway built into the completely re-built south wall, the north facing door being bricked up. During WW1 it was occupied by a detachment of Canadian bicycle troops. Under the ownership of the Loveys family the building was used as a store for fuel, oil and fertiliser.

Following the death of Colin Loveys it was sold and once again converted into a dwelling Further on down the lane, also on the north side, lies Old Bilsham Farm House and converted farm buildings. These were once Anderson’s Farm, leased from the Corporation of Chichester by Mr Thomas Cowdray in 1689. Later to become part of Bilsham Farm. On the Bill of Sale to the Loveys family, the house was listed as being converted into two cottages called Cowdrays with the house numbers of 80 and 81 Bilsham Lane. The outbuildings were used as a piggery and a grain drying facility. The paddock behind the property was the site of the Canadian forces NAFFI during WWII. Another house existed directly opposite on the south of the lane. It is unsure when this was demolished but it is listed on the 1839 Tithe Map as a Tenement and Garden owned by Richard Cosens. Behind the site of this house, in the 1950’s and 60’s was a Dutch barn which was completely destroyed by fire in the 1970’s.

The final house in Bilsham Lane is now known as ‘The Croft’. It is thought that it was built in the early 17th century as a farmhouse which according to the Tithe Map, was farmed by the Bailey family. It appears from Manor records that John Bailey of Eartham took over the running of the farm by marrying the heir to the property, Mary Peachey, in 1764. The farm eventually became part of Slindon Estates and the farmhouse converted into two cottages, numbered 82 and 83 Bilsham Lane. They were also sold off following the death of Colin Loveys and converted back into one property.

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Win a pair of tickets for the thrilling final of the King Power Gold Cup Sunday 21st July at Cowdray Park Being at Cowdray Park, Midhurst, for the Final of the Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship is a totally thrilling experience. Ten teams have entered the 2019 King Power Gold Cup and the best two teams in the 2019 tournament will battle it out in the Final on Sunday 21st July for the title of British Open Champions.

Why not take a picnic and meet up with friends in Cowdray’s stunning location within the South Downs National Park? There’s plenty to do before the match starts with a range of entertainments, tempting shopping in the retail village, children’s mini funfair, excellent bars and food stalls. With the RAF Parachute Display Team ‘dropping in’ before the high-octane match starts, this is truly a gala day in the summer sporting calendar. And, with the finest players in the world in action, Cowdray’s experienced commentators can guide you through all the thrills and spills.

Tickets for the King Power Gold Cup Final start at £18.50 per adult (pre booked), or £22.50 on the day – under 12s are free.

For further information visit: www.cowdraypolo.co.uk.

Win pair of tickets for the Final of the King Power Gold Cup To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Where is Cowdray Park located? a) Chichester b) Midhurst c) Arundel Send your answer and contact details to: Cowdray Park Polo Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 12th July 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Arundel Town Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting on 23rd May 2019. For more info see: arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk Arundel flooding issues update There is ongoing action regarding the issues of flooding both in and around Arundel. These include: The Arundel Flood Alleviation Scheme The overall cost of the scheme is now estimated at ÂŁ4.7m, but contrary to initial indications, the council is assured by the Environmental Agency (EA) that the over-running will not have an adverse impact. In relation to the Partnership Funding contributions, there are still some residual difficulties concerning the legal agreements required by the EA. It has now been confirmed that the full scope of the scheme will include 4 elements: River Road, Fitzalan Road wall, the low spot in the riverbank adjacent to the windmill, and the low spot adjacent to the SW Sewage pumping station off Ford Road.

The council are still awaiting details of the traffic implications of the scheme, particularly regarding the access to River Road by heavy transport.

The River Arun Internal Drainage Board The Internal Drainage Board is still on course for abolition, but is awaiting Ministerial decision. In the meantime, all the 2019 maintenance money (most of which is provided by Arun District Council) is being spent north of Houghton Bridge in the Horsham District Council area.

The Arun Vision Project The recommendations from the project report are now being taken forward under the leadership of the South Downs National Park. Arundel Town Council will now be concentrating on any implications relating to the flood risk to Arundel.

The Annual EA/Norfolk Estate Review The annual liaison meeting in June between the EA and the Norfolk and Angmering Park Estates is currently in the process of being organised. The semi-independent Chairman of Arundel Town Council says we now concentrate our attention on local problems related to the River Arun and the ditches in the flood plain.

Blackfriars ruins update The Councillor expressed his concern about the deteriorating condition of the Blackfriars ruins and wanted to know what responsibility Adur District Council had for its preservation and ongoing repair. In particular, he wanted to know if it would be possible to plant sedum along the walls in order to provide much needed protection from the weather and prevention of water running down the walls. Following a discussion, it was agreed that the Town Clerk would contact English Heritage and ask them to send out a representative to meet the Councillor to further discuss resolving the matter.

SUSSEX LOCAL Planning Applications Selection of the applications: AB/38/19/PL Location: 65 Tarrant Street Arundel BN18 9DJ Proposal: Application to vary planning condition 2 on AB/89/18/PL to introduce a roof light to the Arun Street elevation. This application affects character & appearance of the Arundel Conservation Area and the setting of a listed building.

The Committee had no objection the application.

AB/42/19/HH Location: 62 Maltravers Street Arundel BN18 9BQ Proposal: Single storey side extension and a single storey rear extension. Conversion of flat roof to pitched roof above kitchen to create habitable roof space. Conversion of roof space to habitable use is to include a rear dormer. This application affects the character and appearance of the Arundel Conservation Area. The application affects the setting of a Listed Building. The Committee had no objection to the application.

AB/44/19/HH Location: 39 Pearson Road Arundel BN18 9HP Proposal: Alterations to the sloping front garden to include installation of a step lift and level path to provide access for a disabled person. The Committee had no objection to the application.

AB/23/19/PL Location: 67/69 Tarrant Street & 2A Arun Street Arundel BN18 9DN Proposal: Conversion of retail unit (A1 Shops) to 2 No. residential units (C3 Dwelling houses). This application affects the character & appearance of the Arundel Conservation Area. To consider points made by owner. The Committee had already reached a decision on this application but, at the request of the applicant, additional information was considered but members reached the view that this was not robust enough for them to change their decision which had already been lodged with Adur District Council. www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk

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Amberley PC Edited extracts from the minutes of the Annual Parish Council meeting on 17th May 2019.

New bus route trial In order to improve public transport, a new bus trial from Amberley to Storrington and Pulborough has been introduced. The service has operated on three Mondays so far with good numbers recorded. There has been a decline in numbers of passengers to Bognor which is the PM operation on Monday evenings. The trial is running for 4 months before the statistics are reviewed.

Building plans for affordable housing Horsham District Council (HDC) are setting up their own affordable housing company, they hope to start building homes next year. The housing will be managed by HDC staff, bringing in expertise when required. One stream of funding for this company will be from HDC selling of land that is no longer productive to the council.

The housing allocation for Horsham District may be increasing to 1200 per year, there have been some other potential housing sites identified.

Additionally, National Parks now have no housing allocation, when Amberley did their Neighbourhood Plan (NP) the South Downs National Park had an allocation of 280, hence why Amberley were allo-

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cated a minimum of 6 in our NP. Following the introduction of National Planning Policy Framework in 2018 all housing allocations were Amberley Museum © Chris Gunns removed from National Parks.

Amberley Neighbourhood Plan Three SDNPA Officers have made comments as follows on a proposed new car park in the Parish as follows: Archaeological Officer - Worthing Archaeological Society have volunteered to explore the archaeological heritage of the site and would be doing a metal detector survey on 17th May, the SDNPA officer has asked for some trenches to be dug to see if there are any historical remains.

Ecological Officer – asked for a water vole survey to be undertaken, this has been done and we are awaiting the results, a further one is required later in the year.

Landscape Officer – feels that the plans do not give full weight to the landscape. There is a meeting with the Landscape Officer scheduled for 22nd May to discuss his comment further. www.amberleywww.amberley-pc.org.uk

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Walberton Parish Council Edited extracts of draft minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on 4th June 2019.

Green Matters © Stephen Walby

Adur District Council’s (ADC) contract and fee for a new bin in Arundel Road, Fontwell, was noted and discussed.

Despite concerns of litter issues in the area, it was considered that the cost was too high and that the food outlets in the area should accept greater responsibility for litter control.

ADC’s Senior Environmental Officer has been contacted to enquire about which bins they are responsible for emptying and their bin emptying regime.

Rodent Problem A resident in Holly Tree Grove had made a complaint about rats in her garden that appear to be coming from a mound of garden debris adjacent to the community play centre. The community play centre has

Yapton Parish Council This time of the year the business of the Council changes to reflect on the previous year’s activities and at the same time setting up the framework for conducting the Council’s business for the year ahead.

Following the local elections 7 councillors have been returned without the need for an election. The Parish Council will be co-opting 3 people to fill the vacant seats on the Council Annual Parish Meeting – The first meeting held on the 13th May was the Annual Parish Meeting. This was attended by 7 parish councillors and 13 members of the public. This meeting is designed to give all those living in the parish the chance to hear the Chairman’s Annual Report on the activities of the Parish Council in the previous year, and to see how the parish council tax has been spent.

Annual Meeting of the Parish Council – the next meeting in the series of four meetings being held on the 13th May was the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council. This was effectively the AGM and appointments were made to the four committees and representatives were appointed to sit on various external bodies. A new Staffing Committee was also set up.

The audited accounts are also received by this meeting. Councillor Stephen Haymes was re-elected Chairman of the Parish Council and Councillor Michael Pickthall was re-elected Vice-Chairman.

since taken remedial action and the area has been visited by Adur District Council pest control team who has suggested the debris is removed. A pest control officer is to be contacted for a quote to remove the mound.

Additionally, there have been several complaints regarding overflowing litter bins in the area that are attracting rodents. The Senior Environmental Health Officer was contacted regarding the litter around the KFC food outlet at Fontwell which had a rat problem.

Business owners are to be served with notices informing about bins and litter picking. The ADC has been contacted to confirm their bin emptying schedule for our parish as the contract specifies “normally average around twice a week which would alleviate problems.”

Pavilion Maintenance it has been suggested new tie backs are acquired for the window curtains at £5 each. The matter was resolved resulting in 8 tie-backs at £5 each will be bought for the Pavilion window curtains.

The next phase is to refurbish that parish office, of which details are to be confirmed. Additionally, it was recommended that a fire risk assessment for the Pavilion is to be conducted. It was agreed the Councillor will complete this with the Clerk.

Full details of can be seen on the Parish Council website at: www.walbertonwww.walberton-pc.gov.uk The following were elected to the four committees: Allotments: Allotments Tony ©www.yaptonhall.org Kendall Emergency & Resilience: Resilience Agreed to defer appointments to July meeting Planning: Planning Derek Ambler, Peter Dunkley, Tony Kendall, Doug May and Mrs Vicky Newman Playing Field: Field Peter Dunkley and Michael Pickthall Staffing: Staffing Stephen Haymes, Michael Pickthall and Peter Dunkley Following on from the AGM an ordinary meeting of the Parish Council took place - to deal with the ordinary parish council business.

Planning Committee – the Committee received the planning decisions taken over the last two months and agreed the Parish’s response to current planning applications.

Yapton Neighbourhood Plan – the parish council agreed that Derek Ambler, Tony Kendall and Doug Maw would join Vicky Newman as the Council’s representatives on the Yapton Neighbourhood Plan Steering group.

The next meeting is on Monday 9th July at 7:30pm. www.yaptonpc.gov.uk

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