Sussex Local - Findon - March 2019

March 2019

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Findon - High Salvington - Salvington - Clapham - Patching

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COURT CLOSURES A setback for justice in Sussex?

WIN TICKETS!

Caroline’s Kitchen Worthing Suzi Ruffell at Shoreham

HISTORY

The Murder of a Findon “Duchess”

NEWS

Community, Council Charity, Schools

GARDENS

Leonardslee

HEALTH

Shoulder Pain

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

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March 2019 Cover image Spring Sparrow

Welcome...

I love March, the lighter evenings and (hopefully!) warmer weather, not to mention Mother’s Day and my birthday! This month you can win tickets to see well known TV comedy star Suzi Ruffell at the Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham - see page 15. You can also win tickets to see ‘Caroline’s Kitchen’, a searing, sharp, state of the nation comedy at the Connaught Theatre Worthing p45.

Our main article this month is on the Closure of Magistrates’ courts in Sussex.

Journalist Veronica Cowan investigates see page 26.

Leonardslee Gardens in Lower Beeding is due to reopen at the end of this month.

With spectacular displays of Azaleas and Rhododendrons, Leonardslee is world famous. Andrew Staib goes on a tour of the gardens with Head Gardener, Ray Abrahams plus the main gardening tasks for March (In Your Garden page 36).

We recently visited the Park House Hotel & Spa just outside Midhurst - read our review on page 44.

We also have our regular history article by local historian Valerie Martin this month on an historic murder! See page 46.

As usual we have the What’s On guide (starting on page 4) and our regular local news. Please get in touch with anything you’d like published, community news is always free, please email: info@sussexlocal.net

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.........................................................................What’s On ......................Win! Tickets to see comedian Suzi Ruffell .......................................................................Local Walks ........................................................Charity & Community ......................Local issues - Magistrates’ court closures .................................................................Prize Crossword ................................................................................Recipe ....................................................................In Your Garden ............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page ............................................................Local school news ......................................Park House Hotel & Spa Review ....................................Win! Tickets to Caroline’s Kitchen .........Local History - The Murder of a Findon “Duchess” ...........................................................Health & Wellbeing ............................................................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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Win a pair of tickets to see Suzi Ruffle Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham on Thursday 28th March, 8pm Last summer was a big one for Suzi Ruffell. Returning to Edinburgh, she sold out every night and earned a litany of five-star reviews and shedloads of critical acclaim – thus cementing her reputation as one of the biggest breakthrough acts in the UK. This coming February, she is taking that show – Nocturnal – on tour around the UK. If you don’t have anxiety, I don’t think you’re concentrating! Suzi is worried about everything – from someone breaking into her flat, to human rights across the globe, to whether the next series of The Crown will be as good as the first two – and it’s stopping her from sleeping.

Some people need stimulants to stay awake, but not our Suzi. Anxiety is better than any amphetamine, and caused by a myriad of things including politics, finding love, her cat’s happiness, the fact that the bloke who lives in the flat below seems a bit of a creep, online trolls, and the good old FOMO – fear of missing out.

All this was caused in no small part by a trip to India,

in which Suzi began to question her place in the world, her identity, and religion.

Suzi’s TV appearances include Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Live from the BBC, Comedy Central’s Stand Up Central, Roast Battle, Suzi Ruffell Live at the Comedy Store and Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier.

She also co-hosts the hit podcast Like-Minded Friends with fellow comedian Tom Allen.

Tickets are on sale now from ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Win tickets to Suzi Ruffle To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What is the name of Suzi’s show? a) Apollo

b) Daybreak

c) Nocturnal

Send your answer and contact details to: Suzi Ruffle Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/ competitions Winner will be drawn after 20th March 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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It’s spring cleaning time…

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner With the smell of daffodils in the air you may be turning your thoughts to spring cleaning, which whilst not the most pleasant of tasks, sets up our household for the year. However, as a financial planner with a dislike of dusting, sweeping, scrubbing and polishing here are my spring cleaning tips:Turn your mattress This is done to stop the bed becoming lumpy and to help you sleep well at night, which is something reviewing your insurances might also help with. As well as making sure you and your family are looked after if anything were to happen to you, reviewing life and health insurances can potentially save you hundreds of pounds a year.

Tidying your cupboards Day to day we all “tidy” things away in the nearest cupboard or drawer but over time things end up in the wrong place. The same is very much true of our savings and investments. That high risk fund you invested in may have been appropriate for you ten years ago, but if you are approaching retirement does it remain so? The two year fixed rate ISA you put your money in three years ago will not now be paying the same high return. With savings, as with possessions, we need to

make sure they are in the right place if we are going to be able to use them when we need them.

Deep clean your home The deepest clean you can do of your finances is reviewing who you bank with. People often think “they’re all as bad as each other,” but there are some real differences between the accounts they offer. First of all you need to analyse how you use your account and what would be of benefit to you, for example, an interest free overdraft is not much of a benefit if you are always in credit and an extensive branch network is not much of a benefit if you always bank online. When you have found a new account that suits you, the switching process has been simplified, so all of your standing orders and direct debits should automatically move to your new account, meaning ‘it’s too difficult’ really is not an excuse anymore.

For more details visit www.nsurefinancial.co.uk or to arrange a free review please call 01903 821010

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Local Walks - March All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Wed 6 Sat 9 Sat 10 Mon 11 Wed 13 Wed 13 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Wed 20 Thu 21 Sat 23 Sun 31

11:00 am Southwater Meet in car park of the Country Park RH13 9UN 2:00 pm Chanctonbury Ring Meet in the Washington South Downs Way Car Park 10:00 am Harrow Hill Meet at Kithurst Hill car park 7:00 pm Ron’s Evening Walks Very social walk that usually ending in a pub. You WILL be walking in the dark, bring good torch. Dogs allowed 9:00 am Wiston/Steyning Downland Dog Walk Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE 10:00 am Stopham Meet at Stopham Bridge, RH20 1DS. Explore the lovely coppiced chestnut woods in and around Stopham 10:00 am West Chiltington Meet West Chiltington Village Hall, Mill Road, RH20 2PZ 10:00 am Warnham - Guided Cycle Ride Meet at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre Social Club, RH12 3LY. Easy mainly on-road ride to Warnham 10:00 am Henfield Byways Meet Henfield Library, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens, ginnells and snickets of Henfield 10:00 am Ockley Meet on the south side of Ockley village green, just off the A29, RH5 5TR Walk to a nature reserve and lake 2:00 pm Nutbourne Meet West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. See vineyards, llamas, a windmill and lovely houses 10:00am Washington and Findon Valley Meet at Washington Southdowns Way car park 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk Meet Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG 10:00am Irene’s All Day Walk Please phone Irene for details.

2:00 pm River, Heath, and Pleasure Garden Meet Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG 10:00am Downs Farm Meet Kithurst Hill Car Park. This wonderful walk goes away to a little explored area of the Downs

2.6 miles 75 mins Alex 01403 273751 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Mick 01903 745971 6.5 miles 3 hrs Mick 01903 745971 5-6 miles 3 hrs

Health Level 3 Level 3 Level 3

Ron 07933 106663 2 miles 75 mins Ann 01903 297553 5 miles 2 hrs

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Mick 01903 745971 5 miles 2 hrs Irene 01403 783637 8+ miles 3 hrs

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ian.ford@horsham.gov.uk 2-3 miles 1 hr Health Anne 01273 493671 4.5 miles 2 hrs

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Margaret 262311 3 miles 1.5 hrs

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Mick 01903 745971 6.5 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Mick 01903 745971 2.5 miles 90 mins Mick 01903 745971 10+ miles 4+ hrs Irene 01403 783637 4 miles 2 hrs Mick 01903 745971 6 miles 2.5 hrs

Level 3 Health Level 3 Level 3 Level

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Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Wed 6 Sun 17 Sun 24 Sun 31

10:00 am Cissbury Meet in car park at top of Titch Hill 10:30 am Newhaven Meet in car park at Newhaven Fort 10:30 am Thorney Island Circular Meet in Emsworth Town Square 10:30am Heyshott Meet in car park in New Road, Ambersham Common

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20 Charity & Community

Sussex Snippets Healthwatch West Sussex aims to make local health and social care services better for people that use them. They record feedback from patients and share this anonymously with the people who make decisions about health and care services. By sharing your experiences they say this can really help influence future improvements. They also offer a helpline on 0300 012 0122 which offers information and advice.

You can also call this number to access free Independent Health Complaints Advocacy if you need guidance on an NHS complaint or practical support.

Email helpdesk@healthwatchwestsussex.co.uk or visit www.healthwatchwestsussex.co.uk.

The 29th CAMRA Sussex Branches Beer & Cider Festival will be at Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9XZ on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March 2019. There will be 140+ real ales available plus an excellent selection of real ciders and perries.

Open Friday 11am – 3pm £6, 5pm - 10pm £8; Saturday 11am – 8pm £5.

Applause Rural Touring and the South Downs National Park Authority are delighted to announce an exciting new project to support a creative Writer in Residence. Playwright and community arts practitioner Sara Clifford will work closely with communities

SUSSEX LOCAL across the National Park in Spring 2019, gathering material on what it means to local residents to live in the South Downs, and exploring the rich cultural heritage of the region. She will shape her research into performances which will be staged in host pubs located in towns and villages as part of Applause Rural Touring’s Inn Crowd Scheme in Autumn 2019. Anyone interested in getting involved in the project in any way (local residents, landlords, community groups, local clubs and schools etc) should contact Sara at inroadsproductions@mac.com www.inncrowd.org.uk/ writers-in-residence/sara-clifford.

Team GB swimming heroes Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew are encouraging people in Sussex to sign up to Swimathon, the world’s biggest annual fundraising swim, to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie. Taking place from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st March, swimmers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to sign up to take part in the world’s biggest annual swimming fundraising event in pools across Sussex. People of all swimming abilities can participate as there are a variety of distances available as individual challenges. www.Swimathon.org.

Amateur photographers with a passion for wildlife can enter the 2019 Julian Gardner Awards. Entries should capture the UK countryside – be it game, wildlife, habitats or landscape, they will be judged by a panel from organisers the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). The competition – launched in memory of Sussex farmer Julian Gardner who was tragically killed while defending his property in October 2010 – has an adult and junior section. The closing date is May 31st.. Anyone wishing to take part can email a maximum of two photographs. You can email them to: photocompetition@gwct.org.uk.

The South of England Agricultural Society (SEAC) is delighted to announce that its 2019 Charity of the Year is Jamie’s Farm. Established in 2005 by then school teacher, Jamie Feild, the charity enables disadvantaged young people to thrive through residential experiences on one of their three residential farms. It was the idea of new 2019 Society President, Sir Richard Kleinwort, to support the fourth Jamie’s Farm, which is due to open in Lewes in Spring 2019.

SEAC exists to provide agricultural education and promote countryside learning across Kent, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Berkshire. Their support of Jamie’s Farm in 2019 will include raising awareness through their network of members and supporters, and providing the charity with an opportunity to fundraise at their various events held throughout the year, including the everpopular South of England Show which takes place on 6,7, and 8 June 2019.

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Friends of the South Downs

FOSD organise over 200 walks and strolls each year for its members, some of which are open to the broader public as “tasters”. Thier volunteers work to stop damaging building developments, to keep open the network of footpaths and bridleways and to extend the areas of access land on the Downs. One example is a joint project with the SDNPA Trust which is now replacing stiles with kissing gates, helping the less mobile walker who still wishes to enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors.

To promote a deeper understanding of the importance of the Park they also arrange talks and events relating to the geology, archaeology, landscape and cultural heritage of the South Downs. For example the next speaker is the Reverend Peter Owen Jones at Pulborough Village Hall on 4th April, entertaining with snippets taken from his recent BBC documentaries. Search YouTube for a film about the FOSD, and for more details call 01798 875073 or visit www.friendsofthesouthdowns.org.uk

Care to Win? St Barnabas House Lottery players make a huge difference by helping to provide much needed hospice care to local people, week after week. Mrs A from Worthing has been supporting the hospice’s Lottery since 2005 and was surprised when she received the winning cheque for £1,000. “St Barnabas House

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SUSSEX LOCAL cared for my daughter’s friend and I play the Lottery in her memory,” she says. “I have just moved into a new house and will spend the money on my garden.”

By joining the St Barnabas Houseweekly Lottery, you will raise funds to provide support for people in your local community.You could also win a top prize of £1,000 every single week. Join today for £1 a week at www.stbarnabaslottery.org.uk or call 01903 871842.

Players must be 16 years old or over. Promoter: St Barnabas Hospices (Sussex) Ltd. Managers responsible: S Smith and M Caunhye. St Barnabas Hospices (Sussex) Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk www.begambleaware.org

Travel discounts on offer

Businesses and organisations across Adur and Worthing can secure travel discounts for their staff thanks to a new network launched by Adur & Worthing Councils and the easitNETWORK. The councils team up with a leading social enterprise to offer individuals money off train and bus travel, as well as reductions on bikes, car hire and other initiatives. The aim is to make public transport and cycling realistic ‘door-to door’ alternatives for commuters - with the added benefit that discounts can be used for leisure as well as work trips. www.easit.org.uk/easitadur-and -worthing.

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Friends of the South Downs

FOSD organise over 200 walks and strolls each year for its members, some of which are open to the broader public as “tasters”. Thier volunteers work to stop damaging building developments, to keep open the network of footpaths and bridleways and to extend the areas of access land on the Downs. One example is a joint project with the SDNPA Trust which is now replacing stiles with kissing gates, helping the less mobile walker who still wishes to enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors.

To promote a deeper understanding of the importance of the Park they also arrange talks and events relating to the geology, archaeology, landscape and cultural heritage of the South Downs. For example the next speaker is the Reverend Peter Owen Jones at Pulborough Village Hall on 4th April, entertaining with snippets taken from his recent BBC documentaries. Search YouTube for a film about the FOSD, and for more details call 01798 875073 or visit www.friendsofthesouthdowns.org.uk

Care to Win? St Barnabas House Lottery players make a huge difference by helping to provide much needed hospice care to local people, week after week. Mrs A from Worthing has been supporting the hospice’s Lottery since 2005 and was surprised when she received the winning cheque for £1,000. “St Barnabas House

cared for my daughter’s friend and I play the Lottery in her memory,” she says. “I have just moved into a new house and will spend the money on my garden.”

By joining the St Barnabas Houseweekly Lottery, you will raise funds to provide support for people in your local community.You could also win a top prize of £1,000 every single week. Join today for £1 a week at www.stbarnabaslottery.org.uk or call 01903 871842.

Players must be 16 years old or over. Promoter: St Barnabas Hospices (Sussex) Ltd. Managers responsible: S Smith and M Caunhye. St Barnabas Hospices (Sussex) Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk www.begambleaware.org

Travel discounts on offer

Businesses and organisations across Adur and Worthing can secure travel discounts for their staff thanks to a new network launched by Adur & Worthing Councils and the easitNETWORK. The councils team up with a leading social enterprise to offer individuals money off train and bus travel, as well as reductions on bikes, car hire and other initiatives. The aim is to make public transport and cycling realistic ‘door-to door’ alternatives for commuters - with the added benefit that discounts can be used for leisure as well as work trips. www.easit.org.uk/easitadur-and -worthing.

ALL FIVE SERVICES INSPECTED

BY CQC GOOD! SEPT 2018 I could tell you all about Woodlands House and its facilities as if I was describing a hotel. For example the beautiful individual rooms, the designer bathrooms, wi-fi, HD TV, telephones, spacious gardens, etc. all of which Woodlands ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! has! However, when I was searching for a room for my own Mother all those years ago I do not remember any of these concerns being uppermost in my mind. What I do remember is the fear of making the wrong decision, whether I was "doing the right thing...” remembering "Don't ever put me in an old peoples home" but knowing in my heart and head that this was the very best decision I could make. What was so heartbreaking was the role reversal of taking and accepting the responsibility of making such a life changing choice on behalf of a loved one, and it was the hardest decision I ever had to make.

Finding the type of care available within the many different homes is daunting in itself. Do I want a new large modern home with all the "facilities" bright walls, all new staff, or do I want the home that offers the nearest possible likeness to a home? With familiar staff, many who have been at the same home for years and years with the maximum experience and ongoing training within that same home with a Manager who is in daily contact with all residents and staff?

Do I want to see every certificate for every course and pictures of members of staff because there are so many, or do I want to be greeted by the same team week in week out? These same staff knowing my loved one not only during the day but also at night when they are alone and feeling lost? Knowing, without referring to records, that it's Horlicks not chocolate she will appreciate at 2am?

If you are thinking along these lines come and visit Woodlands House for a chat and feel the homely atmosphere for yourself. 5* GOOD AT EVERY LEVEL {CQC Inspection} Reviews on www.carehome.co.uk Oonagh Manager/Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903 725458 or 07815 762623

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‘Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) It’s for the Living! By Emma Wells MIPW Will Writer Many people confuse having a Will with having arranged LPA’s, however the two things are entirely separate.

In simple terms, you need a Will for when you die and an LPA for when you’re alive. One in four of us is going to lose capacity at some point during our lives and whilst we know these statistics, what we don’t know is which of us are going to be the unlucky ones.

There are two main types of Lasting power of Attorney; Health and Welfare and Property and Finance. You do not have to have both kinds however if you are taking the time to do one you may find it efficient to get both done at the same time.

When it comes to appointing attorneys, the most popular scenario is for people to use their spouse as their first choice with their children or a family member as their replacement attorneys so should their spouse predecease them or be unable to act they have a safety net in place.

I consider Lasting Power of Attorneys to be a bit like an insurance policy, you hope you never need to use it

but if things go wrong you’re pleased that you have it.

You don’t want to be one of the people whose loved ones are frantically phoning round companies hoping that someone can sort of LPA’s for their parent as they’ve lost capacity only to find out its too late. It’s like not having holiday insurance because ‘it won’t happen to me’ and falling ill abroad and being stuck expecting your family to have a whip round to fund your extortionate medical bills and get you home.

Don’t be that person when you don’t need to be.

You can put restrictions and guidelines in place for your attorneys such as certain amounts of money needing to be agreed by at least two of your attorneys before being spent or in the case of Health and Welfare Attorneys all must be in agreement to end life sustaining treatment.

If you haven’t arranged Lasting Power of Attorney documents or would like more information on this or making your Will please don’t hesitate to contact me.

If you wish to talk please call me on 01903 821010 or email emma.wells@nsure.co.uk

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One Pan Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken

If you like Satay chicken then this is one for you, quick and easy to prep and cooks in just over half an hour - Serves 4 Ingredients  3 tbsp 100% roasted peanut butter from @village_larder  2 tbsp soy sauce  3 tbsp coconut milk  3 tbsp chicken stock blended with two tablespoons of plain flour  3 garlic cloves, crushed  1 large red chilli, thinly sliced, seeds removed

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Symphorians Church Hall, New Road Mon 9.30 AM

WORTHING Charmandean Centre

Tues 9.30 AM & 11.30 AM (Forest Road off A27)

FINDON All Saints Church Hall Cissbury Drive Tues 7 PM

WORTHING Emmanuel Church Hall Heene Road Entrance Wed 9.30 AM

Sarah: 01903 218261 / 07769 611034

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2 inches ginger, finely sliced 2 tbsp West Chiltington honey 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 700g skinless chicken thighs (we stock S K Hutchings meat)

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C 2. Slowly stir the soy sauce, peanut butter in a bowl, then stir the coconut milk and stock/plain flour for a couple minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, honey vinegar & chilli 3. Arrange the chicken in a large casserole dish, then pour the sauce all over them. Cover with the lid and bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The sauce should be bubbling and have thicken a little, if the sauce is to thick add a little water (remove the lid for the last ten minutes of cooking) 4. Serve with boiled rice, sprinkle with spring onions and a squeeze of lime Recipe kindly supplied by Hollie from Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre Washington. Follow Hollie on Instagram and Twitter @village_larder

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens The greatest woodland garden in the UK is set to reopen in West Sussex with an excitement for nature lovers akin to Willy Wonka opening up his doors. With spectacular displays of Azaleas and Rhododendrons, Leonardslee is world famous.

Andrew Staib, principle garden designer for Glorious Gardens Sussex, goes on a tour of the gardens with Head Gardener, Ray Abrahams.

For 8 years, the 240 acres of Leonardslee has been a neglected place. But when Penny Streeter bought the property and gardens in 2017 work started immediately. Last year Ray Abrahams was brought in to renovate the gardens.

“This garden is so full of wonderful surprises I am still discovering new and rare trees and plants.” says Ray, looking around into the still, sunlit Winter landscape.

“The first thing we have to do is make it ready for the public. We are putting in new paths, of which there are 6 miles, and building benches and a new reception area. Then we will start work on the Rhododendrons. Over a period of six to ten years, we will slowly take the height out from some of them to encourage growth lower down and have taken huge volumes of dead wood out of the canopies already.”

The statistics of Leonardslee are mind boggling. The gardens consist of over 15,000 Rhododendrons, 8,000 Azaleas and 15,000 other trees including giant Californian Redwoods and over 30 species of Eucalyptus. In the ancient woodland there are trees over 500 years old and there are 22 Champion Trees (A champion tree is recognised as the best living example of the species in the UK), two of which are Magnolia cambelii and Molecromata.)

More heart breaking are other figures like the gardens are home to over 150 trees on the Red List, which is the list of trees in the world near extinction, including Pinus paulustri and the Algerian Oak. “And see that tree there,” he says, pointing to a beautiful 20 foot Rhododendron changi, “ they think there might be only 30 left in the whole of China which they come from. A valley was flooded to make a damn and wiped out most of them”

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“Our aim is to replicate the entire garden by collecting seeds and cuttings and either growing them on or storing them in seed banks.

There are too many rare trees here to lose. We aim to share them with other gardens, there is such rare stuff here. Edward Loder, the 19th Century founder of the gardens, had the pick of the bunch from plant hunters who returned from their world adventures. His son, Robin, planted over 120 different species of oak trees on that high ridge over there.”

“This is such a valuable and prestigious garden we would like to label every plant here and become an educational centre specialising in acid loving plants.”

Ray has devoted his whole life to acid loving plants, running away from school when he was 14 to work at Windsor gardens as well as the Queen Mother’s gardens and then on to managing other great woodland gardens in the UK and around the world.

He is full of quiet passion and focus. We come across a glade with a small stream running down the hillside.

“We aim to make a forest of Australian tree ferns

here and further down restore a large bog garden- to bring it all back to life!”

Ray goes on to explain the positive side of the garden being closed for so many years.

“A tremendous amount of nature has established itself over these years. Emperor Dragonflies down near the lower lake, insects I’ve never seen before, a lot of bird life and lizards and some wild orchids that I’ve never seen before in the UK. And in the deer park there are still eight pure white deer which are ancestors of the deer raised here a 100 years ago.

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38 Gardening We come to the succession of lakes that lie on the valley floor. “These were once iron stone pits in the Middle ages. Then they filled up with water. We aim to dredge the silt ponds and re fish them as well as putting in water lilies.”

I mention that I love Cryptomeria. Ray dashes into the undergrowth and eventually shows me the most extraordinary species I didn’t know existed. “There are still lots of surprises, and that woodland next to the deer park used to be part of the gardens. I’m still finding specimen trees there.”

Ray is still in awe I think about what he has taken on.

He is both ambitious for the gardens whilst recognising that they are already still very beautiful. and simply need to be preserved. We have over 500 hundred species of Camellias and half of them have never even been named! They have interbred and it will take years to classify them all.”

What is clear is that Ray, and owner Penny, have the excitement and commitment to make Leonardslee special again.

Where to visit this March Leonardslee is due to open towards the end of the month, the great Rhododendron flower show lasts all the way till June. Keep looking for updates on their website for the opening dates.

March tasks  Sowing - Get busy in the vegetable patch - sowing both indoors and outdoors can begin  Shrubs - You can give Shrubs like Cornus And Salix a hard prune backlook on the RHS website to see how ruthless you can be!  Ponds - If the water starts warming up you can start feeding the fish.  Pruning - If you haven’t finished pruning your roses now is the last time to do them before they come into leaf.  Bulbs - Clean up the beds now to give bulbs a chance to get as much light as possible  Lastly - Look up summer flowering bulbs and tuber plants such as Dahlias.

They can be planted now.

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Leonardslee Gardens owner Penny Streeter In 2017 Penny Streeter, entrepreneur and owner of the A24 group, was driving by Leonardslee Gardens when she saw a For Sale sign out the front. She did a quick U Turn, went up the drive, and fell in love with this great forest garden.

Originally from South Africa, Penny had her offer accepted and soon realised she had a national treasure on her hands. “It was an emotional purchase and I have since learnt how many childhood memories Leonardslee has for people.”

“I feel myself to be the guardian of something very precious. Beside our 14 full time gardeners we are taking on a bunch apprentices and are amazed at how many young people are interested in working here.

Penny is also opening up a restaurant and cafe and the head chef has already made a request to the garden team to grow him lots of wild foraging foods to add to his menu. There will also be a nursery specialising in acid loving plants and the famous Doll’s House is set to reopen.

“As I’ve got older I appreciate nature more, especially

the quintessential English garden. And buying Leonardslee has added a whole new dimension to my work, I feel rejuvenated by it”.

“We are also planting up a vineyard with Pinotage, a red wine grape from South Africa which we hope will do well here.”

Penny’s energy and commitment to the garden is infectious. “We want to rescue the garden from years of neglect and preserve the essence of what people used to love about this place. We want to give people as great an experience as we can”

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40 Property

Domestic Security

By Chris Ennis FRICS ‘A man’s home is his castle’ is an often-quoted phrase which, in modern usage, gives us the right to deny intruders into our property. A lawyer may tell you that this is the essence of a judgement made by Sir Edward Coke during the seventeenth century. Since the judgement prohibits us from shooting common thieves, an industry has thrived selling the products to keep him at bay.

The most obvious way to keep Mr Thief out is to shut doors and windows. You might be very surprised to hear how many times I am told ‘the key is under the pot by the front door’. Quite commonly doors are left open when children run out to play thereby presenting an invitation to the opportunist burglar.

These days replacement doors and windows have multi point locks, and in the most part these are secure, but cheaper designs of patio doors may allow easy access, and all doors should be deadlocked.

Older doors may be fitted with a ‘rim-lock’, commonly known as a ‘Yale’ lock. It pays to buy a high-quality branded device both to meet insurance company requirements and to give good security. Door bolts have

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been in use for hundreds of years but they can only be used from the inside. Mortice locksets with deadlocking are very effective.

Brass ‘Chubb‘ keys are common, but keys to the very old mortice locks are ornate and are collectable items.

There are numerous electronic aids to security. If funds permit, an investment in a burglar alarm system is probably good value, but as ever in this day and age the choices are many and the technology can be complicated. A recent survey indicates that 60% of thieves said they would not break into a house where there was a burglar alarm in evidence.……. the other 40% would just beak a window, and be in and out with the loot in a minute or two!

Take specialist advice, set aside a budget and consider the advantages of one of the many self-installed wireless systems available.

Most importantly, if a burglar alarm is fitted, use it.

After a while the act of alarming the house becomes normal and gives great peace of mind.

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

“Call me before you buy your dream home”

To make sure your dream home doesn’t hide any nasty surprises!

Shockingly, many people do not obtain a professional survey before buying a house. This can result in future misery and thousands of pounds of repair work.

I will report on the current condition of a property and also forewarn you of any major problems which may arise. I am a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and have over 30 years local experience.

Based in High Salvington, I pride myself on my speedy and personal service. Feel free to call me for an informal chat.

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dancing since September and all their hard work culminated in a spectacular show, starring 7,776 children from all over the South of England.

The children spent the day at the O2 Arena rehearsing their dance moves and singing through all their songs. Many of the dance moves and routines learnt were based on British Sign Language, making it a truly inclusive event.

At 6pm the children’s families and friends started to arrive and we all excitedly began to scour the audience. We were extremely lucky to have the best seats in the house - right behind the band, with our friends and families also having front row seats! This made spotting them in the huge crowd much easier.

At the end of January, a group of Year 4 and 5 children from Vale School had the amazing experience of singing at the O2 Arena in the largest children’s choir in the World - Young Voices! The children had been practising their singing and

The children performed a broad selection of songs from a range of genres, alongside Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Sharlene Hector (Basement Jaxx) and Beau Dermott (Britain’s Got Talent) as well as dance troupe Urban Strides.

Memories of the performance will stay with the children (and their teachers and families) for many years to come. It was definitely an event to remember! www.vale.w-sussex.sch.uk

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Win a pair of tickets to Caroline's Kitchen Wednesday 3rd April, 7:30pm at Connaught Theatre, Worthing Direct from its hit London run this searing, sharp, state of the nation comedy is coming to Worthing this Spring.

Starring Caroline Langrishe (Lovejoy, Judge John Deed), Aden Gillet (House of Elliot) and James Sutton (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks).

Caroline's Kitchen runs at Connaught Theatre from Wednesday 3rd April to Saturday 6th April. Tickets are from £24.50.

Visit worthingtheatres.co.uk for more details.

Win tickets to Caroline’s Kitchen To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Caroline is the nation’s favourite ______?

Caroline Mortimer is the nation’s favourite TV cook.

In the glow of the studio lights, she has it all – a sparkling career, a big house, a (golf) loving husband, smart kids and the best kitchen money can buy.

But when the camera turns off the truth comes out and when an unexpected guest disrupts a night of celebration there is more to spill than the wine…

Welcome to Caroline’s Kitchen…

a) Tennis player

b) TV cook c) Golf player

Send your answer and contact details to: Caroline’s Kitchen Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 21st March 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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The Murder of a Findon “Duchess”

By Valerie Martin The eccentric Sherlock Holmes solved the mysteries and Doctor Watson was his scribe and chronicled them. I am now going to play the part of Doctor Watson putting a jigsaw together and documenting the jumbled pieces. Here are the facts I have discovered about the tragic killing of Sheila Atkins Gregg of Findon.

Not much is known about her early life living in Eire except that she was the youngest daughter of Richard Gregg and his wife Violet...

She had an older sister and brother named May and Tony.

I will now jump a few years. On Tuesday 2nd November 1954, Sheila gave birth to a son and he was named Timothy Stephen (his father was not recorded). She gave Timothy up for adoption and mother and child lost contact.

Young Timothy grew up in a new household under his newly acquired name of David Mathias.

Jumping a few decades… at the age of 66, Sheila Atkins Gregg rented a cottage named "Evol" in Homewood in Findon and perhaps because of her demeanour was nicknamed The Duchess by the local villagers. She is described as having worn fine jewellery of "real gold chains". The more sceptical villagers muttered they were "only imitation gold".

Anecdotes are scant and I am unable to add much to my narrative but she did own a bicycle and this she used for trips to collect firewood… and also visits to the pub (I am guessing this was The Village House… more about this later) for half a Guinness.

Otherwise she was recounted as rather eccentric and was said to be often scribbling down poetry. Not much was known about her and as I have said I had difficulty in ferreting out stories of her tenure in the village. Unfortunately she was trusting to the point of leaving her front door wide open and this was to lead to her eventual demise.

I will now introduce into my narrative another. I know his identity and he has been described to me as "a ne'er-do-well" — and a known "drifter or rolling stone".

He was destined for infamy and, unfortunately, he was in Findon at the same time as my above subject.

He was taken on as a transient unskilled odd-job man at The Village House public house in The Square but later was sacked from this position by the barman, Bill Thompson, for stealing the whisky. To fill in his time our Rolling Stone also did a few gardening jobs "here and there" in the village.

I now come to five years before I moved to live in Findon when the Duchess was brutally killed in her home. I have an exact date at this point. This being Tuesday, 10th May 1988. I am told Sheila Atkins Gregg that the villagers were shocked (1922-1988) in her younger days by the news. After her body was discovered, the police arrested our Rolling Stone for the crime. It was said at the time that he had the mistaken idea that she was well-to-do… perhaps something to do with the thought of those gold chains. He was eventually tried and convicted for her murder and received a life sentence. It is said that he committed suicide in prison.

It was not until the spring of 2011, after 36 years of residing in the far off Canadian City of Red Deer in Alberta, that Shelia's son, David Mathias (nee Timothy Stephen Gregg) discovered too late any details of his real mother. He was horrified to read on my Findon website of her untimely demise... and it was then that I heard from him and pieced together the tangled web of the above murder of the Findon Duchess.

David emailed to me periodically and in July 2016, I heard from him again… "Since we last spoke there have been personal developments of which I wanted to make you aware in case they round out the rest of the story.

Since finding Sheila, I have now a complete family tree, and I have tracked down two cousins, both nieces of my mother, Sheila Atkins Gregg. One lives in Par, Cornwall and the other in Kansas, USA! We are in regular communication.

I have always known that I was not Sheila’s only child and I have recently found my biological brother! His story is very similar to mine: given up for adoption, raised in a loving family, and also aware of Sheila. I will be travelling to London this Fall to meet him for the first time. I feel sure that Sheila would be glad to know that we have found each other.

Sheila wrote reams of poetry, and so have I. One of my cousins noticed the remarkable similarity in style and theme between our writings and even hosted a program of readings featuring our story on BBC Cornwall.

I surely think you are doing a marvellous thing for the villagers' past, present and future in recording the history of Findon.

This comes with my best wishes, Yours truly, David Mathias (nee: Timothy Steven Gregg).”

Having brought my research to a satisfactory conclusion, this is where I will say farewell to being Doctor Watson. I am glad my Findon website assisted a Canadian learn about the mother he had not known.

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Paws for thought Obesity Obesity is a condition defined by an excess of body fat that has developed to the point that health is compromised. Although we often hear the term in relation to humans, Dr Imogen Wainwright-Jones pet obesity is one of the key welfare issues facing pets in the UK today.

According to the PDSA Pet Animal Welfare Report 2018, 98% of veterinary professionals surveyed said that more focus should be placed on preventing obesity rather than treating it. So, we’ve put together this list of five easy ways to help your pet maintain a healthy weight.

1) Calculate how much to feed Just like humans, pets require a certain amount of energy per day to maintain their weight. And also, like humans, this figure will be unique to them. How much food your pet should consume could depend on factors such as life stage, activity levels and any health problems. The guidelines on pet food packaging are exactly that; guidelines. Ask your vet to help you work out the right amount of food 2) Stick to it Once you’ve calculated how much food to feed your pet to maintain a healthy weight, measure it out daily to make sure you don’t go over. To maintain a healthy weight, a pet’s diet needs to be consistent.

Stick to set mealtimes rather than leaving food out all day. In a busy household, it’s easy to top up an empty feeding bowl without realising somebody else did exactly the same thing an hour ago.

3) Treats are treats In moderation, treats are ok.

However, problems can occur when treats are no longer treats and instead become the daily norm, or a way to show a pet that you love them. Any treats given should correspond with a reduction in regular food quantities. Chat to your veterinary team about which treats to use and try out some healthy ones.

4) Exercise everyday The physical benefits of an active lifestyle are endless; from improving muscular and cardiovascular fitness to alleviating stress, boredom and anxiety. So, when it comes to showing affection to our pets, exercise should be an obvious choice. Pets love spending time with their owners and exercise is great way to do this.

5) Preventing problems Prevention is always better than cure and the easiest way to provide your pet with the best chance of a long and happy life is to keep on top of their preventive healthcare. Regular health checks with the vet will ensure that your pet’s weight is monitored regularly and that any health issues or concerns are picked up early before problems arise.

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Why Your Shoulder Hurts

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer Turn your attention to your posture as it is right now – most likely you’re sitting down, staring either into your phone or computer.

Your shoulders are probably rolled forward, with your chin pushing forward.

Give yourself a mental x-ray and picture your shoulder in its socket. When you’re hunched forward like this, your shoulder will be sitting towards the front of its socket and there will be more space at the back.

Over years and years of frequently being in this posture and not countering it by moving in the opposite direction, our bodies adapt. The muscles we tend to put into a shorter position become shorter. The muscles we tend to put into a longer position become longer. For shoulder pain, this means your shoulder us encouraged to take up permanent residence in the front of its socket.

Now you can visualise why your shoulder might hurt when you lift your arm or try to reach behind you – your shoulder ‘hits’ against the front of the socket.

Here’s where strength training gets yet another vote.

Not only does it burn fat, improve your fitness, strengthen your bones and muscles and help optimise your hormones, but it is also the absolute best way to make sure you’ll move well forever.

If your workout is put together with a mind on posture, you can relieve pain caused by poor posture too.

When your workout is designed to release the front of your shoulder and to mobilise your upper back (which is usually also tight when you have shoulder pain), and we add in strengthening exercises for the back, and bottom, of your shoulder; all we need to do is add frequent repetition and some time, and we can fairly easily remove the pain.

It should be very obvious that this isn’t the only cause of shoulder pain, but it is a pretty common one. Using this example shows nicely how good exercise can be about more than just slogging away in order to lose weight. Movement and posture is fascinating.

It’s amazing what can be improved, or created, with exercise.

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

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50 Finance

Gifting early to avoid IHT

By Ivan Lyons, MD Investment Solutions, Worthing

“Chancellor Philip Hammond earlier this year ordered a review of the IHT system... lifetime gifts can end up being taken into consideration for tax purposes” Inheritance Tax is complex With the Government announcing a dramatic rise in probate fees, many people are considering reducing the size of their estate to minimise the Inheritance Tax (IHT) and probate fees that will be payable on their death. In the most extreme cases, estates worth over £2 million will pay £6,000 in probate fees, in addition to any IHT due on the estate.

Recent research* estimates that nearly seven million parents have already given their children around £227bn of their wealth early in order to reduce the amount of IHT payable on their estates. A further 6.5m are thought to be considering similar moves.

Using trusts and life policies Many families are using trusts to ringfence assets, effectively removing their value from their estates.

However anyone considering giving away assets in their lifetime should take professional advice.

Inheritance Tax is complex and lifetime gifts can end up being taken into consideration for tax purposes if all the conditions applying to these types of gifts aren’t fulfilled. Also, Chancellor Philip Hammond earlier this year ordered a review of the IHT system, the implications of which we will monitor closely. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some forms of taxation advice. * Direct Line Group Oct 2018 Contact Investment Solutions: Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 or send an email to Ivan at: ilyons@graftonhouse.net or visit www.investment-solutions.co.uk Twitter: @investment_sols

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Spousal Abandonment Syndrome

By Karen Fleming, Fleming & Co Solicitors When one spouse, leaves his or her seemingly happy marriage without any prior warning, abandoning the other and children after a long marriage, an affair is usually involved.

Some common factors associated with this “sudden collapse”: 1. No reason to believe that this would occur.

2. The news is usually broken during a random, conversation.

3. When asked why, most abandoners won’t respond logically, won’t admit the affair, and come up with a frivolous excuse.

4. The exiting spouse usually turns incredibly cold and vindictive towards the victim. Victims will often see their loving, doting spouse suddenly turn into a vicious and cruel unidentifiable ‘monster’, often refusing help with money, emotional support, and even child support. They exhibit zero remorse, treating the victim like a stranger.

5. When they reveal that they’re leaving, it’s often a “fait accompli.” No amount of begging will convince them to stay. Often, the abandoner will systematically devalue everything that they had. ‘I have been unhappy for years’. ‘I never loved you’. The recipient

will be completely shocked and distraught, not recognizing, accept in appearance, the person making such statements.

6. Lastly, the abandoner shows zero remorse, no guilt, no shame and the abandoner may even start a smear campaign against the spouse.

It’s jarring and scary. What’s scarier still is that there’s often no way to prevent it happening.

The abandoner often seems to have bottled up resentments for years and dedicated time to planning an exit, the catalyst being an affair. Many victims are left grieving the marriage that was and comment that the death of the partner would have been far easier to cope with. This syndrome is increasing, for reasons not entirely clear but mid-life crisis, children reaching adulthood, financial strain may be a few.

The good news, if you are or have been a victim of this, is there are a lot of people like you, and Fleming & Co can put you in touch with others to talk to and share your story and help you heal. Friends and family help but only fellow sufferers really understand the depth of pain this syndrome causes. Like many traumas, the person who comes out the other end, with good support and time, is often a stronger and happier one.

See www.flemingandco.co.uk or call 01903 444744 email karen.fleming@flemingandco.co.uk

52 Parish Council News

Findon Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 17th January 2019.

Public Question Time A resident spoke regarding Agenda item P 19.08 (SDNP/18/06499/LDE – Meadow View, Horsham Road, Findon BN14 0RG) and provided the Committee with background information regarding noncompliance with conditions regarding a certificate of lawful development.

The Chairman thanked the resident and explained that the Case Officer at the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) had advised that notification was for the Committee’s awareness only as the application would be considered by the SDNPA on the level of evidence rather than consideration of merits or demerits.

Applications SDNP/18/04590/HOUS – 4 Summerfields, Findon, BN14 0TU (revised) Single storey rear extension (kitchen and conservatory), first floor extension (over existing garage) and replacement porches.

Councillors had reviewed the available documents and site location. The Committee was reminded that FPC had raised an objection to the original applica-

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Resolved: that the Clerk informs the SDNPA that Findon Parish Council raises no objections to the application.

Review of the SDNPA Planning Applications List The List (as previously circulated) was reviewed and noted. Attention was drawn to the recent submissions on the SDNPA Public Access System regarding SDNP/18/05896/FUL Cissbury, Nepcote, Findon, BN14 0SR. SDNPA pre application advice requests The List (as previously circulated) was noted. Attention was drawn to the SDNPA Landscape Officer’s report on the SDNPA Public Access System regarding SDNP/18/03442/PRE Land at Elm Rise (Hazeldene), Elm Rise, Findon BN14 0UP. Forthcoming Parish Council meetings: Full Council - March 4th 7.30pm Planning Committee - March 14th 7.30pm Planning Committee - April 11th 7.30pm www.findonparishcouncil.gov.uk

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Findon Valley Residents’ Association (FVRA) Residents’ Surgery - Saturday 2nd March 10am – 12 noon, Residents’ Surgery in the library.

Annual Subscriptions A subscription form was included in a letter from your committee delivered with the February issue of Sussex Local. The Post Office (PO) has requested that the form be completed before visiting the PO with your subscription. If you no longer have the form additional copies are available at the PO, however we would ask that you complete the form away from the counter to allow other customers to complete their purchases. The form also provides details of our bank account if you wish to set up a Standing Order (SO) or make this year’s subscription via your bank.

Volunteer Collectors Subscriptions can be paid by completing the FVRA payment slip available at the Post Office.

Volunteer Collectors URGENT more subscription collectors are needed to join our team calling on local residents for their membership payment during early summer.

Collectors are required for: * Coombe Rise * Central Avenue * Downside Avenue * Findon Road A (Vale Drive - Bost Hill) * Findon Road B (Vale Drive - Wisden Court) * Findon Road C (May

Tree Ave - Cissbury Ave) * Long Meadow * Hazelhurst Crescent * Storrington Rise * Sullington Gardens. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jim Booth, FVRA Membership Secretary, on 07757 703127 or email membership@findonvalley.org Lace Maker Needed Our Saturday Craft Group has received a generous donation of lace making supplies but unfortunately there is currently no one within the group who has the skill to use this equipment. We are looking for someone who would be able to volunteer some time on a Saturday afternoon to pass on their expertise to the group. Please contact Maureen Denton 01903 872004 or email info@findonvalley.org .

AGM 13th March 2019 One of the AGM agenda items will be to elect your committee for the next 12 months. All existing committee members are standing for re-election, we are however looking for volunteers to step forward to fill the following positions: Vice Chairperson, Communications Officer (press, publicity, promotions), Events Officer. Please contact Maggie Winter Chairperson maggie.winter@findonvalley.org 01903 263038. Our guest speaker is to be Katy Bourne the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner. All residents are invited to attend. www.findonvalley.org

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