Sussex Local Magazine Pulborough - December 2019

December 2019

Pulborough - Bury - Fittleworth - Nutbourne - West Chiltington Local news and events through the door to 5,500 homes in this area every month

SUSSEX PATHWAYS Charity helping offenders WIN!

Trial glider flight Squires Christmas Circus tickets Cinderella Panto tickets

WHAT’S ON

Christmas special

NEWS

Charity, councils & schools

HEALTH

Festive indulgence

GARDENS

Winter gardening

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Events, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Local Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory

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December 2019 Cover image Season’s Greetings

Welcome... to the festive December issue where you’ll find lots of seasonal events included in the What’s On section starting on page 4.

Our December recipe is also geared towards the celebratory season - Stuffed Crown Prince (it’s a squash!). If you are worried about over-indulging this month, take some tips from health expert Heather Smith who has some advice to keep you on track health-wise.

There’s plenty to look at in this month’s issue including three competitions! There’s a chance to win tickets to Cinderella - The Panto as well as tickets to Squires Christmas Circus and a trial glider flight!

Our main feature this month profiles the charity Sussex Pathways. A small charity supporting people leaving prison, helping them resettle into community life and not revert to their former ways.

Our new motoring feature looks at the rise of the Electric Vehicle (EV) and the winner of the 2019 Best Electric Car Award. Did you know EVs are poised to become a more popular choice than Diesel cars?

Andrew Staib looks at what to do in the garden at this time of year. Get the youngsters involved and have some fun making a winter collage or singing carols around an open fire.

We also bring you local charity and community news, school and parish council updates and always welcome contributions Season’s Greetings,

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month "There's no such thing as a vote that doesn't matter." - BARACK OBAMA

Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine. Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors. Views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

What's On WIN! Trial Glider Flight Walks Charity & Community Sussex Pathways charity profile Prize Crossword Recipe - Stuffed Crown Prince In Your Garden - Winter gardening Property - Boundary walls Local schools news WIN! Squires Christmas circus tickets WIN Cinderella Panto tickets Young readers' puzzles Motoring - the rise of the EV Health & Fitness - seasonal indulgence Parish council news Business Directory Advertiser Index

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Southdown Gliding Club Fantastic views over Sussex

Southdown Gliding Club has a fantastic position beside the South Downs, the views of Sussex are just super. They are a volunteer run club using a lovely modern fleet of both 2 seat and single seat gliders, which stay up using the up-currents called thermals.

They have about 240 members from all walks of life, usual flying days are Wednesdays and the weekends. Well qualified instructors can teach you to fly so that you can fly safely across the countryside when conditions are suitable.

The club distance record is over 800 kilometres, out and back home in a day. An exceptional feat, which won the “Skysailing” trophy for the greatest distance, which has been awarded since 1930. A more normal day’s distance may be 300km. Gliding is a brilliant leveller, anyone can do it. Youngsters can even go solo when they get to 14 years old and venture across country when they’re 16.

The club have winch evenings for groups like the Scouts. It’s exciting and helps pilots to keep their hand in. The children come down with beaming faces every time! About a quarter of the membership are juniors, they are very good at letting each other know what’s going on. If conditions are good enough they may have extra flying days during the week.

An instructor may run a course to teach a group of student pilots. Learning with others at the same time really helps. They have recently updated the clubhouse, it’s a smart and comfortable place to relax after a wonderful flight.

For more info visit www.southdowngliding.co.uk.

Win a trial glide at Southdown Gliding Club To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What is the club distance record? a) Over 800km b) Over 300km c) Over 500km Send your answer and contact details to: Southdown Gliding Club Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st December 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - December All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the leaders named below for full details and for any last minute changes.

Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council (HDS). Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by HDC. Sun 1 10:00am Kings Building & Houghton 4.3 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3 Meet at the car park just off Whiteways round about BN18 9FD at the junction of the A29 . Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 74597 Wed 4 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles 1 hr Health Meet Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens, ginnells and snickets of Henfield. No dogs.

Anne 01273 493671 Fri 6 11:00am Southwater 2.6 miles 1 hr 15 mins Health Meet in the Visitor Centre car park of the Country Park, RH13 9UN. Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Sorry no dogs.

Alex 01403 273751 Sat 7 2:00pm Kithurst South Circular 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park, off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139).

The walk is level and has no steep hills. Dogs welcome.

Mick 01903 745971 Sun 8 10am Harrow Hill 6.5 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Meet at Kithurst Hill carpark. Hills and stiles. Dogs welcome, refreshments Mick 01903 745971 Tue 10 12:00pm Horsham Park 3.3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2 Meet at Horsham Park bandstand by café, RH12 1RJ. Carol 01403 263201 Wed 12 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins Health Meet at bandstand in Carfax (RH12 1FD). Choose a 30 or 60 mins flat walk.

Suitable for elderly and those recovering from illness. Dogs on a lead.

Doreen 01403 230293 Sat 14 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Dog Walk 2 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE. Maximum of two dogs Ann 01903 297553 Sat 14 2:00pm Under the Downs 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Rec. Ground Car Park RH20 4BG. Dogs welcome Mick 01903 745971 Sun 15 10:00am Sandgate Park & Sullington 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Rec. Ground Car Park RH20 4BG. Mick 01903 745971 Sun 15 12:30pm Storrington Christmas Social Join us for our traditional Christmas Social with its delicious food & our annual quiz. Tickets £3.50 from walk leaders on Storrington Walks or from Mick.

Mick 01903 745971 Mon 16 10:00am Pulborough Brooks 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in overspill cp at Pulborough Wild Brooks visitor centre at Wigginholt Irene 07790 420752 Fri 20 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 1.5 hrs Health Meet outside St Mary’s Church in Causeway, Horsham, RH12 1HE Wheelchairs and buggies welcome. Free refreshments & dogs welcome Viv Tobutt 01403 260783 Sat 21 2pm Hareswith 3.9 miles 1.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at Storrington Rec. Ground Car Park, Storrington RH20 4BG. Mick 01903 745971 Sun 22 10am Washington, Ashington & Wiston 6 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at Washington South Downs Way car park. Dogs welcome.

Mick Denness 01903 Mon 23 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins Health Meet Sussex Barn pub car park, off North Heath Lane, RH12 5PJ Ann & John 01403 268885 Sat 28 2:00pm Fryern Park 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2 Meet at Storrington Rec. Ground C.P Car Park RH20 4BG. Dogs welcome Mick 01903 745971 Sun 29 10am Figure of Eight 5 miles 2hrs 15 mins Level 3 Meet at Kithurst Hill car park Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick 01903745971 Mon 30 10:30am Littleworth and around 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet at the Windmill Littleworth Lane Partridge Green RH13 8EJ. No dogs Jill 07780 701184

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Sussex Snippets In November new named Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) began being assigned to their areas. Every community across Sussex will now have one or more dedicated PSCO to enhance public confidence and collate vital community intelligence. Sussex is also well underway with the recruitment of the extra 250 police officers as promised in last year’s precept. www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk Sussex Wildlife Tust are selling calendars and Christmas cards, all profits support the Trust’s work. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/shop Local business owner Carol Ives is organising and participating in the World’s Big Sleep Out raising awareness and money to combat homelessness. The local event takes place at Hove Lagoon and will be supported by DJ Norman Cook. Carol will be sleeping out in just a cardboard box. To donate please visit: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/carol8ives The Aldingbourne Trust is one of this year’s finalists for the Sussex Business Awards 2019, having been shortlisted for the Charity of the Year award. They are hosting a disability friendly club night on Wed 4th December to provide a full on clubbing experience for people with a learning disability and/or autism. www.aldingbournetrust.org Chestnut Tree House (CTH) children’s hospice are inviting schools and groups to have “Reindeer Fun” this December. CTH will provide free reindeer antlers and red noses, posters, helpful hints and sponsorship forms. www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/reindeer-fun Local Solar farms are generating more electricity than expected. Tangmere solar farm is out-performing original predictions and Westhampnett solar farm, opened on a former landfill site in October 2018, is also well on track. WSCC is also installing solar panels on more than 80 schools and plans to develop other energy projects, including a large battery storage facility on a former waste site in Sompting.

From 2 December, opposite sex couples can give notice of intent to form a civil partnership The signing of the schedule or a ceremony can then take place from New Year’s Eve. www.westsussex.gov.uk/ registration.

Small Business Saturday on 7th December is the UK's most successful small business campaign. Now in its seventh year, last year saw an estimated £812 million spent in small businesses across the UK on the day, according to research commissioned by founder and principal supporter American Express. www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com The Planning Committee of the South Downs National Park Authority voted to approve 31 new gateway signs at locations across Sussex and Hampshire. The

new signs, made from iron or a mixture of wood and iron, will be installed during 2020.

Following the resignation of Ms Louise Goldsmith as Leader of WSCC, Paul Marshall will be appointed as the new leader of the Council for the remainder of the four-year term to 2021.

During October this year there was a 7,000 increase in 101 callers compared to 2018. However call waiting times have improved. In October 2018 there was an average wait of 17m 57s for the 101 nonemergency number, that has now reduced to an average of 7m 39s.

From 1 December anyone using a West Sussex household waste recycling site (HWRS) will need to provide proof of residency in West Sussex. The sites are funded by West Sussex council tax payers and access will be denied if proof of residency is not shown. www.westsussex.gov.uk Organisations across Sussex now have the opportunity to bid for funding of up to £5,000 to help keep Sussex safe. To qualify, projects should demonstrate how they will increase or promote community safety within the local community. Applications are open until 11 December. For more info and to apply please visit: www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/apply-forfunding/

Charity/community notices to: info@sussexlocal.net

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Funding for small businesses

Horsham Disrict Council is granting funds of up to £2,000 per organisation in six tranches from June 2019 to March 2021. The current tranch is open for applications until the end of Deccember 2019. The current programme is targeted at the District’s small businesses and start-ups. Once all funding is allocated, the programme will be suspended, so we are dealing with applications on a first come, first served basis. More information www.thinkhorsham.co.uk.

Canal crowdfunding Volunteers have pulled out all the stops to help the Wey & Arun Canal Trust sprint ahead with two ambitious bridge building projects and the Trust has launched a Crowdfunding campaign to help continue the success.

At Birtley, near Bramley, a lift bridge will allow the Trust to create a picturesque 2.5km circular canalside walk in the area, leading from the Downs Link path, and is one of two bridges needed.

The Trust has set up a crowdfunding page to raise funds to pay for equipment and materials needed to complete the project.

Investors receive rewards in return for their donations - a £20 donation gets the investor a year's Wey & Arun Canal Trust membership, while donations of more than £500 qualify for a private half-day boat charter on the restored section of the canal at Lox-

Birtley bridge substructure complete

wood in West Sussex for a party of up to 48 people.

The Crowdfunder site can be found at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/birtley-bridges.

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Sandham Hall fibre broadband

After many months of battling with telecoms suppliers, Sandham Memorial Village Hall in Coldwaltham has announced it has full fibre broadband available free to access for its users.

It has been a struggle of many months to achieve this, starting with no broadband supplier being able to find the hall as, according to the postcode address database, it didn't exist.

In 2004 Hall Chairman Simon Berry co-founded the "Community Broadband Network" (CBN) to support community-led broadband initiatives, mostly in rural areas. as BT had stated that they would not upgrade many rural exchanges to enable the roll-out of a broadband service called ADSL which is delivered over the old copper telephone wires. It is slow and unreliable, certainly by today's standards, and the ADSL service gets worse the further you are away from the exchange. Yet back in 2004, even ADSL was an unattainable dream for most rural areas.

However the hall now has the fastest fibre connection available. How has this happened? Simon believes that Coldwaltham is so far from the nearest exchange that even a decent ADSL service is difficult to provide reliably, so he thinks 'the powers that be' decided that the only way forward was for Coldwaltham to 'leapfrog' straight to a full fibre service.

Despite this revolution, the booking arrangements for the Village Hall remain the same - call Pauline Street-

Sandham Hall interior er on 01798 873868 - and experience full-fibre broadband for yourself!

Horsham festive light show

A highly engaging light spectacular show due to take place in Horsham throughout December is the result of a year of hard work by a local video, animation and film business with an international reach.

Light Up Horsham, created by RMV Productions of Horsham, is a light spectacular sponsored by Wakefield’s Jewellers and organised by Horsham District Council. The show is due to take place from Saturday 30 November until Tuesday 31 December featuring a 10-minute projected show which will be focused on the front of Bill’s Restaurant, the Old Town Hall, in the Market Square of Horsham Town Centre.

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Sussex Pathways

Supporting ex-offenders to build successful futures in Sussex.

By Georgia Brown 46% of adults are reconvicted within one year of their release from prison. For those serving sentences of less than 12 months, this increases to 58%. When considering why individuals reoffend in Sussex, factors including lack of housing, reduced employment and increased risk of homelessness play a significant role in the reason why people are returning to crime after their release. Furthermore, with a January inspection placing East Sussex’s largest prison, HMP Lewes under “special measures” for prisoner violence, extreme drug abuse and increased self-harm, the unstable reality many offenders in Sussex face, both during and after their sentence, holds an uncertain future.

Help to resettle For over a decade, Lewes-based charity Sussex Pathways has worked tirelessly to tackle the negative reality for many people leaving prison. Their volunteers support ex-offenders both before and after release, helping them to make positive life choices, and to resettle into the local community. Sussex Pathways achieve this through the provision of their Volunteer Key Worker services for prison leavers, as well as rehabilitation support within prisons and a restorative justice service that works pre and post-release with perpetrators and victims of crime.

Shirl Tanner, CEO at Sussex Pathways explains that it is often harder for offenders to leave prison than it is to enter prison. “Consider this, someone facing prison with a drug or alcohol addiction has the opportunity to get clean during their sentence, gain self respect and mutual respect from their peers and the Officers. Yet, when they leave prison, they have nothing to return to but the lifestyle they once had. They quickly slip into old habits, return to sleeping under the Pier, continue lacking support from others.” A Sussex Pathways Volunteer Key Worker can make the difference to an exoffender’s life by giving them an alternative narrative to focus on. Shirl says having support from a volunteer can determine the difference between an exoffender relapsing on drugs, alcohol and crime as soon as they have been released, or never going back to drugs and homelessness again. Sussex Pathways volunteers work with those in prison for up to six weeks before their release date to ensure they have support in getting accommodation and attending prerelease appointments to steer them in the right direction towards independence.

Support in prison Sussex Pathways also run courses in prison, focusing on life skills and mindfulness, giving prisoners the tools to understand how they can take responsibility for their actions. The volunteers help prisoners to recognise what skills they may be lacking and how they can develop these before being released back

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into the community. The volunteers also create a safe space within the prisons where offenders can go to discuss their concerns about facing life when released back into the community. All this contributes to reducing reoffending and creating safer communities in the local area.

No government funding Shirl continues, “We take referrals on a daily basis, we have leaflets and posters around the prison, staff wear t-shirts stating they are from Sussex Pathways we always make ourselves approachable to prisoners, and work alongside other agencies in the prison to increase the support. If anyone needs our help, all they need to do is reach out.” According to Shirl, Sussex Pathways is only a small charity that relies entirely on funding and donations as they have no support from the government. Shirl says, “funding helps to pay for everything from the courses we have to offer, to core costs, to staffing. Without funding, Sussex Pathways simply wouldn't exist.”

Success stories Lucy Edwards, Project Manager at Sussex Pathways reflects on a time an ex-prisoner benefited from the services the charity has to offer. The letter ‘D’ will be used to protect the individual’s identity.

“D was due to be released from HMP Lewes with no fixed abode, despite having a mental health diagnosis and having received no housing support whilst in custody” Lucy said. Before his release, D engaged with a Sussex Pathways mentor who helped him arrange a meeting with the housing officer based in the prison, in an attempt to secure accommodation ready for his release. Lucy continued, “on D’s release day, a mentor from our charity met him at the gate and attended the Council to present as homeless.” From the moment he was released, a Sussex Pathways volunteer supported D in his journey towards securing permanent housing. This is part of the charity’s ‘Through the Gate’ Volunteer Key Worker scheme, where volunteers are trained to work alongside individuals leading up to release from prison. Volunteer Key Workers will begin supporting people in prison approximately 6 weeks pre-release and will meet with them at the gate on the day of release and continue to provide weekly support in the community for up to six months.

Lucy continues, “However, despite D having acquired medical information pre-release stating the medication he takes to treat his mental health diagnosis and a letter from the prison’s healthcare department, he was told that he did not possess enough evidence to place him in priority housing.”

D had been successful in securing a fund to finance some B&B accommodation, which he and his mentor used in an attempt to secure some temporary accommodation instead. However, D had not yet received his necessary identification documents that he had applied for, meaning he was unable to book a bed in temporary accommodation. Lucy recalls D becoming

increasingly frustrated, “he even began to speak of committing another offence in order to go back to prison, as at least he would have somewhere to sleep if he did so.”

Eventually, with support from his Sussex Pathways Volunteer Key Worker, D was placed in temporary accommodation. However, leaving prison had an increasingly negative effect on his mental health. D became paranoid and felt unsafe in his own accommodation. Lucy said, “after this incident, D fled Brighton as he did not feel safe and went to London, yet he continued to have telephone contact with his Sussex Pathways mentor, where she was able to form links

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with the local Salvation Army in an act of continued support. Although D was very unwell, he continued to make contact with his mentor requesting help and guidance. D was visited in hospital and the mentor liaised with hospital staff and attended a review meeting that took place. D was displaying very paranoid thoughts and would not trust any hospital staff, eat the food or allow them to attempt to support him.”

Most importantly, Sussex Pathways did not give up on D. His mentor took forward actions that needed to be resolved, including helping to set up his bank account and organising his benefit payments, by talking with a money advice service and providing necessary information to the hospital and D on this matter. Lucy said, “D remains in hospital; however, his mental health is improving and he is beginning to engage with staff there. Sussex Pathways aims to support D again in the community once he is discharged.”

The Volunteer Programme & Restorative Justice Sussex Pathways prides itself on its volunteers, who run the charity completely independently without any government support. They train and support the volunteers to achieve the effective resettlement into the community for people leaving prison and directly provide a range of services, as well as mobilising the support of partner organisations.

The Volunteer Key Worker programme promotes progression towards education, training and employment. It supports the development of life skills such

as improving personal relationships and interpersonal and communication skills as well as helping to integrate into the community. Furthermore, Sussex Pathways run a unique “Restorative Pathways” programme, which provides a volunteer-based Restorative Justice service; enabling victims to tell offenders about the real impact of their crime and to get answers to questions. Restorative Justice also offers the offender an opportunity to understand the impact and to say ‘sorry’, hoping to make amends with those who have been affected. This is an incredibly moving and empowering opportunity for all parties involved and is managed in a safe and structured environment.

If you would like to support Sussex Pathways and their extensive efforts to secure a positive future for ex-prisoners and their communities, please donate at www.sussexpathways.org.uk/make-a-donation

Though the new regulations, standards and inspections seem endless, the ethos at Woodlands has not changed here in twenty five years either, “Treat each resident as if they are your own parent”. Not difficult to understand, though challenging at times.

The staff, all highly qualified and very experienced in the field of Dementia Care, take enormous pride in their team with the results ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! of a “GOOD” in all five categories of the CQC Inspection Report.

However, the greatest reward is daily… seeing residents content, secure and comfortable and feeling at home without social pressures. Being a small home, only fourteen residents, most residents get on together well. There is always a quiet corner if someone feels a little Me-time is in order!

Woodlands House is a care home for elderly people with short term memory, dementia confusion, and Alzheimer’s disease. The families of residents at Woodlands have recognised, that whilst becoming less able to live independently, even with home-care, their remaining skills and abilities can be more successfully maintained given specialist care earlier, rather than later.

The environment which is comfortable and homely with all soft furnishings, gives the warmth and understanding normally associated with family care. It is also borne in mind how families feel when first leaving and later visiting loved ones. It is important they feel comfortable and confident in the care being provided.

Activities, passive and active are encouraged throughout the day by trained care staff. The importance of recognising, nurturing and encouraging the residents remaining skills and ability to communicate is of paramount importance to the quality of care given at Woodlands House.

Christmas is coming, and like everyone else we will be preparing homemade mince pies, Christmas Cake and loads of shortbread! Decorations will cheer us up as we look out at the birds and squirrels scurrying around for their supper while residents patiently wait for the warm aromas of baking indicating supper and Christmas are on their way! Another year at Woodlands!

Oonagh Manager/Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903725458 or 07815762623

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Pulborough December 2019 October 2019 solution below:

Winner: Christine Holland from Pulborough. Congratulations and thank you to all who entered.

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Recipe

Merrily Stuffed Crown Prince

A gem to enjoy with your Christmas dinner!

2. Place the crown Ingredients All available @Village_Larder, Washington, next to Squires Garden Centre • 1 Crown Prince 1.5kg, crave a lid 2 inches down from the centre and remove seeds • 5 tbsp olive oil • 1 tin 400g lentils • 1 large brown onion, diced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 200g chestnuts, roasted, peeled and roughly chopped or ready prepared vac pack chestnuts will be perfect too • 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely diced • 1 bag spinach, washed • 2 tsp mixed herbs • 3 tbsp ‘Loft pickles’ cranberry sauce (plus an extra tbsp for serving) • Pinch of nut meg • Salt and pepper to season • 100g crumbly soft cheese, I used Sussex Slipcote

Method 1. Pre heat the oven to 200 degrees

prince in an ovenproof dish, coat with 3 tbsp of olive oil inside and out, place in the oven for 30 minutes and set aside.

3. In a separate pan sauté the onions in the remaining olive oil for 5 minutes or until the onions start to colour. Then combine all the remaining ingredients, except the cheese, with the onions, season well and cook for a further 10 minutes 4. Spoon the contents of the pan into the partially baked crown prince and return to oven for 45 mins 5. Remove your cooked stuffed crown prince from the oven and place on a serving plate, sprinkle over some crumbly cheese and dollop on a healthy spoonful of cranberry sauce.

Recipe supplied by Hollie from Village Larder at Squires Garden Centre Washington, RH20 4AL.

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Gardening in Winter There’s lots to do in our gardens in Winter but we can go out with our welly boots in a leisurely way, knowing there’s not much that is urgent.

You can really clean your greenhouse now, washing down the insides of the glass and opening up all of the doors and windows for the frosts to kill any insects.

Old grow bags can be composted and tools sharpened.

Vegetables Everlasting Spinach and Kale can still be harvested, as well as potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes dug up from the ground, or pots emptied, to reveal these golden delights. If you find any green tomatoes these can be made into green tomato chutney and figs into a green fig jam.

Tender plants Exotic plants like Australian Tree Ferns and Bananas can be wrapped in cloche once you have removed the leaves to stop the frosty air penetrating the cells of these tropical plants. Also pots that might not be as frost hardy as they seem can be wrapped in bubble wrap and stowed away in sheds or in a sheltered part of the garden. If they have tender plants in them, they can be stored in a greenhouse but they will need some watering over the Winter months.

Leaves You can keep tidying leaves and can create mounds of them in different corners of the garden to give hibernating hedgehogs and insects a place to sleep and be protected from birds.

Leaves can be composted and it’s best that they have their own separate container as they break down in a different way from other garden and compost waste. By the Spring, depending on the softness of the leaf, they might even be ready for next Summer to put onto the beds. (Oak leaves take forever).

Make sure that there are some containers lying about where fresh water can collect for wildlife. Also resist the urge to prune ivy until later in the Spring, as over the Winter it is a valuable food source for all sorts of creatures.

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Outdoor fun with (or without) children As well as foraging on a country walk, you can collect an assortment of interesting foliage and berries for a front door wreath. Take some gardening wire and use a few rounds to make a sturdy circle of wire. Then you can simply weave in the foliage. Ferns, branches of Yew, Pyracantha berries, Holly leaves and berries, variegated or normal Ivy plus sticks of cinnamon and dried orange slices.

You can forage with the kids or grandchildren and

collect leaves, nuts, old pieces of crockery, bones and wood and using PVA glue, stick them onto a wooden board, making a collage that you can then enhance with glitter or paint. These can make thoughtful and cheap Christmas presents as well!

Snail Races, this is only for the brave. Collect some snails with the kids, put them on a path, draw a finish line and yell “Go!� Mesmerising fun, though quite dangerous.

Finally, it is tempting in Winter to snuggle up indoors with the TV but there is nothing more wonderful than toasting marshmallows around an open fire. Print off some carol sheets and start a new family tradition.

New planting If your garden is lacking colour at this time of year, think of introducing some of the great famous hardy Winter plants like Witch hazel (Hamemelis), Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox), Winter honeysuckle (Lonicera purpusii) and Winter Cherry (Prunus autumnalis).

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December events Obviously it is the time of Christmas Fairs. Horsham Sunday Christmas market, the Uckfield Festival of Christmas, Arundel by Candlelight and ice-skating at the Pavilion in Brighton are just a few things to do!

Happy Christmas Everyone and give your back a wellearned rest.

December tasks • Plant - It’s the right time to plant trees and hedges taken straight from the field. They are normally called ‘bareroot’ as opposed to ‘container grown’.

They are half the price and settle nicely into the cool moist earth. It is still ok to order and plant bulbs. The soil is still very warm even if the air isn’t.

• Prune - You can prune heavily sapping trees like Birches now and Grape vines before the Winter sets in.

• Harvest - the rest of your root crops and lift and store your Dahlia bulbs.

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A Boundary Wall

By Chris Ennis FRICS These days I frequently find myself resolving disputes over building matters, and workmanship issues‌ sometimes with owners, sometimes with tenants, sometimes with managing agents.

I have just returned from one such visit to mediate between managing agents and residents over the need for repair to a substantial garden wall. Let me explain‌ the property involved is a large block of high-quality prestigious sea front flats probably constructed about 125 years ago. The flats occupy a very exposed location but all have well-manicured and attractive front gardens. The boundary between the flats and the seafront is defined with a 33 cm-thick rendered dwarf wall about 40 cm high and 100 metres in length. The wall is penetrated by substantial gate piers with ornate decorative copings. Originally there would have been cast iron mouldings between the gate piers though these had been removed during the war years. A wall of this type would be very expensive to reconstruct.

The managing agent’s attention had been drawn to extensive cracking in the rendered surfaces and they concluded that the wall was affected by foundation inadequacy caused by the proximity of some adjacent

decorative hedging. They wanted to rip out the evergreen hedge, and embark on a program of expensive wall re-construction. Acting for many of the residents, I braved the recent wind and rain to make a more detailed inspection.

I saw many fractures in the lime rendered wall surfaces, most less that 2mm in width. I saw loose render, and evidence of ancient repair over many years. I saw no sign of any foundation inadequacy or structural movement. The cause of all the damage was the incorrect use of hard Portland cement to repair deficiencies in the softer lime mortar render. Portland cement is stronger than lime mortar and this had allowed rain water to penetrate the wall and then be affected by frost causing both render and brickwork to disintegrate.

It will be for the residents to instruct the managing agents, but as far as I am concerned, the hedges may remain and the wall does not require reconstruction.

With proper repair using the correct materials this attractive structure might last another 100 years.

Chris Ennis FRICS email: surveyor1@talktalk.net 01903 261 217 or www.propdoctor.co.uk

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St James Coldwaltham ‘Playtime’ Workshop

During the first half-term of this academic year, Yew Class at St. James’ CE Primary School, Coldwaltham were selected to take part in ‘Playtime’, a creative literacy project for Year 5 and 6 children run by Chichester Festival Theatre. The project aimed to develop creative writing and reading skills as well as building confidence and teamwork skills.

Over the course of seven weeks, the children took part in a series of workshops themed around Michael Morpurgo’s book ‘The Butterfly Lion’. The book (which has been adapted into a play currently being shown at The Minerva Theatre, Chichester) deals with the themes of friendship, hope, love, loyalty and trust.

To kickstart the project, the children were invited to the Chichester Festival Theatre for a workshop and backstage tour. This was a highlight for many of them as they got to see the inner workings of a theatre which brought everything to life! One child commented that it was fascinating to see the pictures of previous productions that line the corridors where the dressing rooms are, whilst another child was excited to be able to see the actual stage and light riggings as part of the trip.

The majority of the workshops took place in school where the children took part in games to build their

Bury Primary School 175 years and still going strong…

Bury CE Primary had a fantastic open day on the 10th October celebrating the past 175 years. The school had over 100 visitors from prospective parents, local villagers, members of the diocese, ex-pupils, staff and governors all coming to see what the children had been learning about over the last few weeks.

Early in the year a gentleman was spotted outside the school looking at the building. I went out to check who he was and what he was doing. It turned out the man had attended the school for a couple of years in the 1950s when he was placed in a children’s home locally. He was just passing and had such fond memories of the school that he wanted to take a moment to look at the school.

I asked him if he would like to have a look around, and although initially reserved and not wanting to disturb us, when told it would not be any trouble he agreed and I gave him a tour. A lot of the school has changed over the years, but the original school house building (now home to Little Birds nursery and the staff rooms) brought back lots of memories.

Mrs Braun, our Year 5 and 6 teacher was busy planning for our 175-year work and had some of the old documents out. Both of their faces lit up as I introduced them.

understanding of the theatre and used a range of dramatic techniques to develop freeze-frames, soundscapes and short role-plays. Over the final four weeks of the workshops, the children (working in small groups) developed their own storylines which they turned into playscripts and performed. The children were wonderfully creative with their ideas and produced some fantastic playscripts!

The final part of the project will be to go and see the production of ‘The Butterfly Lion’ in the coming week. With all the knowledge, skills and understanding that they have gained through the ‘Playtime’ project, the children will be able to comprehend more on how much work and preparation goes into staging a production.

The school are very grateful to Chichester Festival Theatre for providing children with this opportunity. It has been a fantastic learning experience for everyone who has been involved.

For more information call 01798 872196 or visit www.st-james-coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk.

We told the visitor all about our open day celebrating the past 175 years and a couple of days leading up to it where we were inviting people connected to the school to make a tile to commemorate the occasion. He wrote the date down and said he would love to come and make a tile. On the tile making day the gentleman brought his brother, who had also attended the school. This time they didn’t get away with just making a tile but were also interviewed by our oldest children for a film they were making.

The brothers returned for the open day, but they also brought their wives, one of their daughters and another friend who was at the school with them at the time.

By some stroke of luck, the friend, who now lives in Spain, was on holiday in England and wanted to join the brothers looking at the work and all the old documentation.

Mrs Braun quickly got the clay out and managed to get the friend to make a tile for our new feature.

Whilst chatting away and reminiscing the brothers and friend talked about their time here ‘this place is so much more than a school, it was our safe place in a really difficult time’.

Mr Moore, Headteacher www.bury.w-sussex.sch.uk

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St Mary’s Pulborough Year 5 had a great time on residential at Bowles Rocks.

They took part in many exciting activities; pool kayaking, rock climbing, zip wire, treetop climb and skiing among Bowles Rocks Skiing them. It was an excellent weekend and introduced the children to being away without their parents and a good trainer for the Year 6 residential next year.

As part of this term's 'Rumble in the Jungle' topic, the children in Year 4 visited Drusilla's Park in East Sussex. They learnt lots about a variety of animals - the rainbow lorikeets were very popular! They took part in a rainforest workshop to extend their knowledge about this environment and the animals that inhabit it. They also learnt more about topics such Drusilla’s with Kaa the Python as deforestation,

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how to protect rain forest environments and the illegal trafficking of items from protected species, and investigated the impact that environmental changes can have on living things. Some of the children were even brave enough to stroke a royal python named Kaa! Year 5 were lucky enough to have a team from Little Lifesavers come in to visit them. This was a fantastic experience where the children learnt how to give CPR, help someone who is choking and Learning life saving skills how to put someone in the recovery position. Well done to them all!

Year 2 have started their RE topic and Rabbi Rader from the Brighton and Hove synagogue came to talk to them about aspects of the Jewish faith.

Early Years will be putting on their Nativity on 10th December, and KS1 will be performing ‘A Midwife Crisis’ on 11th and 12th December. Please contact the School Office for times and ticket availability.

We were delighted that so many people came to our open afternoon and morning – a great opportunity to see the school in action. Mrs S Copus, Headteacher 01798 872007 st-marys-pulborough.w-sussex.sch.uk

Squire’s Christmas Circus

Help Rudolph Shine is a spectacular show for all the family only lights up when he is very happy, and what makes him happy is to hear children enjoying themselves. So Squire’s have invited Rudolph to the circus to see all the happy children! There will be jaw-dropping circus acts, and all children will receive an early Christmas present from Santa’s elves after the show!

The winner can choose any date (subject to availability) from Thursday 12th December to Friday 20th December.

For more info visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

Win a family ticket for 4 to see Squire’s Christmas Circus

Come and see a spectacular new circus show this Christmas in the Big Top at Squire’s Garden Centre in Washington.

The circus stars Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, with a special guest appearance from Santa himself!

Rudolph is having trouble making his nose shine – it

To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What’s the name of Squire’s Christmas Circus? a) Help Dasher Shine b) Help Rudolph Shine c) Help Prancer Shine Send your answer and contact details to: Squire’s Christmas Circus Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 11th December 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Cinderella: The Pantomime You’re All Invited To The Ball!

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Ian Waite will be on stage as Dandini, the Prince’s loyal aide. He is joined

by Children’s TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson, who will star in the role of Cinderella while Mark Read makes a welcome return as Prince Charming. Bad Girls actress Nicole Faraday as the Evil Stepmother and comedian Mark Jones as Cinderella’s best friend Buttons. This is the family pantomime not to be missed!

Winner can choose from 1st - 5th January 2020.

For more info visit www.worthingtheatres.co.uk.

The countdown is on to Worthing’s most spectacular Christmas pantomime yet!

Poor downtrodden Cinderella lives a life of misery, bullied and bossed around by her divaliscious stepsisters. But with her best friend Buttons by her side and the magical help of her Fairy Godmother, will Cinderella make it to the ball and back again before the clock strikes midnight?

Find out if the glass slipper fits and if Cinderella can find her happy ever after with the handsome Prince Charming in this classic tale filled with lots of laughter and plenty of traditional pantomime audience participation combined with stunning special effects, sparkling costumes and scenery and a sensational star cast.

Win a family ticket to see Cinderella: The Pantomime To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What is the name of Cinderella's best friend? a) Dandini b) Buttons c) Fairy Godmother Send your answer and contact details to: Cinderella : The Pantomime Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 20th December 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Motoring News Electric cars set to overtake diesels in popularity According to research by DrivingElectric.com double the number of drivers are planning to buy an EV compared with two years ago.

More than one in five drivers now say their next car will be all-electric overtaking diesel and hybrid buying intentions for the first time - shooting EVs into second place as motorists’ preferred power option.

The findings are especially significant because they come from the mainstream car market, rather than an audience specifically interested in electric vehicles.

Vicky Parrott, Associate Editor of DrivingElectric.com, said: "This is a big moment for the EV market, with electric cars poised to become the second most popular type on the road. We’re now seeing a breakthrough in the perceptions of electric vehicles, from a niche phenomenon to a genuinely mainstream choice.”

EVs have now shot up to 22%, with diesel sliding to 19%, hybrids falling to 16% and petrol also significantly down, at 37%.

Kia e-Niro Wins Best Electric Car 2019 Kia scooped the title at the Business Car Awards 2019. These awards recognise manufacturers that demonstrate outstanding customer service as well as innovative products, and are judged by industry experts, including well-known road testers.

Delivering the verdict from the judges, Stuart Thomas, Director of Fleet and Accident Management at the AA, commented: “The Kia e-Niro combines the range capability of a premium electric car with the accessibility of a high-specification family crossover. The Kia makes the ownership experience of an electric car very easy and sets a new benchmark.”

All New Maserati Models to be Electrified Maserati has announced that all of its new models will adopt hybrid and battery electric propulsion systems. It has also said that all new Maserati, including the updated current models, will offer a range of autonomous driving capabilities. This is earmarked to happen in 2020 and the Maserati Ghibli, produced in Turin, will be the first hybrid electric propulsion for the brand. They add: “The first of the totally new Maserati to appear will be the eagerly anticipated sports car, packed with technology and reminiscent of Maserati’s traditional values.”

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Weight Gain Over Christmas

By Heather Smith

When you’ve made big steps towards your targets during the year, it’s easy to worry about gaining huge amounts of weight over Christmas and having to start again in January. One day of eating off-track is not going to make any difference in the long run. If you're going to eat off-track, do it consciously and feel no guilt!

But as we all know, Christmas Day itself isn't even the half of it. Add in the Advent calendar chocolate, the coffee shop Christmas specials, a few mince pies, several glasses of mulled wine and the leftovers after Christmas and we see the worry about gaining weight could be legitimate.

The first thing to keep in mind is that Christmas is not celebrated purely with food. You don't have to overeat in order for Christmas to be Christmas. It's a time to spend with people who are important to you, sharing experiences and making memories. Food is of course part of it, but it isn't the whole experience.

The next thing is to accept that there are some foods you only see at Christmas, and you are bound to want

to enjoy your favourites. That's fine, of course it’s fine.

Just plan in advance what you can't pass on, and what you're happy to skip.

Next, make it easy for yourself to stick to your plan.

My suggestion is to eat a healthy meal before you open the door to off-track foods or drinks. If it’s a party, have a proper meal before you go. If it’s Christmas Day, fill your plate with meat and veg before adding anything else.

Try to forward plan exercise as well as food. It’s too easy over Christmas to sit around eating excess calories. A workout a couple of hours before a big meal is a great idea as it will make sure more of the calories are actually needed by your body. Fasting is another good way to achieve this calorie need; but approach fasting with caution - if you're starving hungry and faced with a box of chocolates, it’s likely to not end well!

Finally, try to learn from past experience. Remember how uncomfortable that feeling of having overeaten is; the tummy cramps, the lethargic feeling - and getting out of breath just walking to the loo!

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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How to avoid a visit to the vets this Christmas

The festive period can be a great time for all the family including our furry family but it is also the Dr Julian Hoad time when pets really do prove that they can get into anything. Chocolate isn’t the only food hazard to be aware of.

When we think of pets eating things that cause harm, we often think of dogs eating chocolate. While this is the most common poisoning that vets see, and chocolate will be in plentiful supply over Christmas, there are lots of other hazards we also need to consider that are abundant in our homes over the festive period. For example, raisins and sultanas, which are plentiful in Christmas puddings, are toxic to dogs.

A gift of a beautiful bunch of Lilies can be toxic to cats and other festive plants around the house such as mistletoe and Ivy are mildly toxic to our pets. A bowl of macadamia nuts left out to snack on for the humans is a danger to your dog if ingested. And then there is the alcohol, an inquisitive (or greedy) pet will investigate the drink left on a low table or the spillage on the floor and pets are far more susceptible to adverse effects of alcohol.

Pets 53 Temptation can lead to paying the ultimate price.

Tinsel, baubles and wrapping paper can look like a fun toy to play with for pets, but this can lead to ingestion of bits or the whole lot of it which may cause a life -threatening blockage. In the excitement of presents it is easy to leave new toys lying around which can also be a temptation to dogs to have a quick chew. Ingestion of batteries can cause serious lifethreatening problems.

While this is just a small list of potential hazards and there are many more we need to be aware of, it highlights the extra perils that the festive period can hold for inquisitive pets.

Overindulgence is a problem for pets as well as humans at this time of year. Over 60% of vets (British Veterinary Association 2018) think that pet obesity is the biggest health and welfare concern for pets. Giving extra treats over the festive period could be doing your pet much more harm than good and serious overindulgence by pets can lead to digestive problems.

The best way to have a happy and safe festive period for the whole family is to prepare and keep hazards away from pets to avoid unexpected trips to the vets!

Crossways Veterinary Group, School Hill, Storrington, 01903 743040 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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Bury Parish Council

The subject was again raised at our last parish meeting attended by District Councillor Alan Sutton.

A very warm welcome to Bury resident Paul Whyles who recently joined the Parish Council. The council is now buoyant, productive and optimistic that 2020 will see great investment in the village in terms of community projects and areas.

Cllr Sutton has taken our case, to Roy Briscoe in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Communities at Chichester District Council. He has assured us that they are looking into ways of dealing with such antisocial behaviour, and acknowledged it as a very real issue for many communities like ours. Cllr Eileen Lintell (Leader of CDC) has now met with the new Divisional Commander for Chichester, Ch. Insp. Carter.

Future Plans for 2020

The subject was raised again at a subsequent meeting with Roy Briscoe who is now confident that action will now be taken and that a targeted operation will be mounted.

We are currently discussing budgets for next year and welcome input from all members of the community.

Members of the public are always welcome to discuss their thoughts and ideas at the parish council meetings or call/email us directly. All the dates and contact details can be found on our website www.buryparishcouncil.org.uk. Our new Clerk, Mike Simpson is doing a fantastic job providing advice and support to our work. Mike can be reached by email clerkburyparishcouncil@gmail.com.

Speeding Motorbikes Update Many residents have been plagued by the noise and nuisance caused by motorbikes speeding on the A29.

This has been an ongoing problem for years, so I’m pleased to say one of our councillors put our case forward very succinctly on BBC Sussex last month.

Coldwaltham PC Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Annual Meeting held 15th October 2019.

Potential Development Land The Councillor briefed members on the recent meeting with the Barlavington Estates (BE) who were seeking to enlist the Parish Council’s support for changes they wished to make to the proposed site at Brook View, hoping to increase the number of homes and the layout, and offering the following presumed benefits to the community: • More low cost/social housing to meet demand in our area • High energy efficiency with much reduced running costs • A community shop on the Fittleworth model • A ‘village green’ at the heart of development • A family-friendly setting bringing more children for the school.

BE felt that, with the Parish Council’s support, these changes might prove acceptable to the SDNPA. However, no specific plans were yet available.

The SDNPA had stipulated that developments in the National Park should have 50% of affordable homes.

Chichester District’s environmental protection manager is also now involved with possibly planning a joint operation with the Police using their noise monitoring devices.

How can you help?

In the meantime, please continue to report such antisocial behaviour via the 101 phone line or a better and quicker way is on their website www.sussex.police.uk.

For more information or to contact the Parish council, visit www.buryparishcouncil.org.uk or you can reach Mike Simpson, Clerk and RFO, by sending an email clerkburyparishcouncil@gmail.com BE were concerned about the viability of the project if as many as half of just 25-30 homes were required to be affordable. It was noted that most Councils had an allowance of 30 to 40% affordable homes. Furthermore, the energy efficiency of the homes would not be in the gift of BE, but would be required anyway under Building Regulations.

Members pointed out that Coldwaltham Parish lay largely along the A29, within easy reach of the Pulborough supermarkets. Any shop on the development would therefore face serious competition, while still being at some distance from the Post Office in Sandham Hall and from the school. As regards the school, the suggested benefits from a larger development could not be guaranteed.

Members noted that these proposed changes were being mooted when the ink was hardly dry on the SDNPA Local Plan. The Parish Council had put much effort into the consultation on the Plan, but constructive proposals for a range of smaller sites had been ignored. If the Council was expected to accept this outcome, then so should BE. The Parish Council agreed, in the light of their discussion, that there was no prospect of their support for a reopening of the housing allocation to the parish in the recently adopted Local Plan. Should BE wish to discuss the style and layout of the houses in the framework of the Local Plan, then the PC would be open to further talks .www.coldwalthampc.org.uk

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Fittleworth PC Edited extracts taken from the minutes of the Fittleworth Parish Council Planning Committee meeting held on 3rd October 2019.

SDNP/19/03943/HOUS The Orchard, Lakestone Lane, Bedham, RH20 1JR Proposal: Installation of boundary fencing, a garden shed and swimming pool.

It seemed a large pool situated some distance from and to the side of the house, rather than out of sight to the rear, without an obvious space for technical equipment (except for the proposed garden shed was located some way from the pool). The Committee agreed to object on the grounds that the works appear to be completed, so the description should be amended to make clear it is a retrospective application. The swimming pool is poorly related to pre existing structures on the site, and so is harmful to the rural character of the important landscape in which the property is sat. It is also noted that the shed emits an audible hum which is severely harmful to the otherwise tranquil nature of the Parish.

SDNP/10/03191/LIS Three Chimneys, School Lane, Fittleworth, RH20 1JB Proposal: Use of barn as residential accommodation and associated works.

The agreed response was no objections, subject to the use of this building being secured to be ancillary to the

main house in perpetuity and the conservation officers being satisfied that the alternations are consistent with protecting the character of this important and prominent building. The Committee will be looking into whether planning permission is needed in this case instead of a listed building application.

SDNP/19/04135/HOUS Kate’s Cottage, Tripp Hill, Fittleworth, RH20 1ER Proposal: Demolition of the existing conservatory and construction of a single storey extension to the north east of the property, together with a detached single storey outbuilding to be used as a home office.

The Council were to set up an inspection visit with the agent, so that the details could be reviewed on site. The agreed response was to support, subject to conditions seeking to ensure design quality is protected and planting to the front garden will be retained to screen a relocated oil tank. There is a listed building application additionally attached to this planning application.

SDNP/19/03822/HOUS Eign Cottage, Churchwood, Fittleworth, RH20 1HP Proposal: Erection of orangery to the rear.

It was resolved that the Committee object on the grounds that the proposed orangery is not considered to be historically appropriate. www.fittleworth-pc.org.uk

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Pulborough Parish Council Edited extracts from the Pulborough Parish Council meeting held on 17th October 2019.

District and County Reports It was reported that Horsham District Council (HDC) had approved supporting the Magenta route option for the A27 Arundel Bypass scheme. As a result of the review of its 25 year housing plan, strategic sites are being investigated, one of which is Adversane. In addition to its own housing needs, HDC must comply with the ‘Duty to Co-operate’ which means having to absorb housing shortfall from neighbouring districts.

Sports Pavilion Rebuild Project It was reported that there has been some delay in establishing contact with Studio 5 due to a change of staff. A scoping enquiry has since been conducted to various potential professional roofing system providers. Studio 5 are now in the process of liaising with the structural engineer to draw up a brief for the three potential companies to quote against.

Neighbourhood Wardens Members discussed the Neighbourhood Wardens’ September report. Following a query, the Clerk advised that the Yellow Cards referred to in the warden reports were notices about inconsiderate parking, but would check this point. In another query, she advised that wardens can actually issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) in relation to antisocial behaviour and/or

environmental issues, e.g. dog fouling or littering, but in practice the issuing of these is deemed a last resort.

A27 Arundel Bypass Consultation Members had received copies of the Arun District Council and Horsham District Council internal reports, together with publicity issued by Arundel Town Council and OneArundel, as well as notice of other local Parish Councils’ decisions. All were broadly supportive of the Magenta option. It was resolved to submit a response in support of this option to Highways England.

Horsham District Older Peoples Forum Following discussion, it was resolved to submit the following question to the Annual MP Question Time event on Friday 22nd November: What steps can the Government and our MP do to initiate more Post Offices in rural areas, bearing in min the major closure of banks and ATMs? External Audit Process Members were pleased to note that the information provided in the Annual Governance and Return followed proper practice and legislation, and no matters of concern has been raised by the External Auditor.

Pulborough Parish Council, Swan View, Lower Street, Pulborough, RH20 2BF. Tel: 01798 873532 clerk@pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk .

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West Chiltington PC Meet your Parish Council 30th November 10am – 12noon On Saturday 30th November (at West Chiltington Cricket Pavilion, Mill Road RH20 2PZ. Breaking News: The Purple Bus has promised to visit this event – an opportunity to see this mobile youth facility with fully trained and qualified youth workers before the start of regular visits to West Chiltington. This is the first step towards establishing the need in the village for a permanent youth facility so please spread the word and let us have your comments. Come along to see how your Council is working for you and have an informal chat. what3words - get the app!

Now you only need three words to quickly refer to any exact location. The what3words app has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares and assigned each one a unique 3 word address. Your location is identified with 3 words and you can save favourite places. The app is particularly useful for all the emergency services if someone in need of help and is in an area that they aren’t familiar with, allowing them to find your exact location. It is being used more widely and everyone is encouraged to use it.

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Why not find out what your own home’s 3 words are in case you need to call an ambulance, particularly if you’re hard to find?

Budget Cuts and Hedge Cutting At a recent meeting of Horsham Association of Local Councils, Chris Stark of West Sussex County Council Highways said that WSCC needs to save a further £1.8m on their highways budget and outlined the actions to achieve these savings including: stopping cyclical gulley cleaning, reducing the number of highway grass cuts per annum from 7 to 5, halting weed spraying unless a safety issue, only replacing lines and signs for safety, reducing winter gritting from 41% to 31%. There is a need for villages to take more responsibility for tidiness locally rather than waiting for WSCC to do it.

Supporting Conservation and Lottery Chances South Downs National Park Trust is launching the South Downs Lottery, it’s a fun way to support the conservation and enhancement of SDNP and have a chance to win up to £25,000. Please visit the website www.southdownslottery.co.uk or call 01730631632.

To contact the Parish Council Tel: 01798 817434 wcpc.org.uk clerk@wcpc.org.uk The Parish Office, Church Street, West Chiltington, RH20 2JW. Normally open Tuesday - Thursday 10am – 2pm, please phone before visiting.

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