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YOUNG PEOPLE’S SHOP Emotional support for 11-25 year olds
INSECTS Migration & gardening
PAST TIMES William Lasseter
AT HOME Keep the warmth in Tips for 1st time buyers
Win! Family ticket to:
Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime! At Worthing Pavilion Theatre p25
EVENTS Festive listings
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events, charity walks, property health & wellbeing prize crossword young readers’ puzzles business directory
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Seasons Greetings!
HELLO! Christmas happens at the same time every year but we still seem to rush around at the last minute to get ready - at least we do in our house! Winter solstice on the 22nd of December is the shortest day and has been a traditional time for gathering together, feasting and some cultures light fires to celebrate the coming of lighter days. Our charity profile this month is on the Young People’s Shop. Based in Chichester but offering confidential emotional support to young people across West Sussex. With increasing numbers of children refusing to go to school and more young people suffering from anxiety and depression this is a valuable service in need of volunteers, trustees and of course donations.
Quote of the month...
"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." - Hamilton Wright Mabie
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What's On
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Young Readers' Puzzle Page
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Charity & Community News
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History - William Lasseter's last Christmas in Findon
Charity profile - Young People's Shop
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In Your Garden
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Crossword - Win a £30 voucher for The Highdown
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Property - Keep the Warmth In
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Motoring - Drivers who ignore the 2 second rule
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8 Tips for First Time Buyers
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Local Council Updates
Win tickets to see Sleeping Beauty
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Win tickets to see "Horrible Christmas"
Local Guided Walks
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Local Business Directory
Health & Wellbeing - Let Good Enough be Enough
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Index of Advertisers
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Seasonal Recipe - Home-made Eggnog
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What’s On - December/January 23/24 Event organisers please enter your event details on www.sussexlocal.net/events-add/ We regret that we cannot accept submissions by email. We take the details from our website for the magazine listings which can appear in up to all eight editions distributed to over 54,000 addresses. Charity, community and non-profit events are free of charge (subject to space). Commercial events can be listed from just £25 plus VAT which includes promotion through Instagram, Facebook & X. Deadline for January events to be put on website - 4th December
CHARITY Sun 10 Dec 6:00 PM St Wilfrid's Hospice Light Up A Life Celebrate and remember loved ones at the Chichester Cathedral Chichester PO19 1PX 01243 755184 fundraising@stwh.co.uk www.stwh.co.uk/events/light-up-a-life-2023 17 Dec & 28 Jan 10:00 AM Andy's Angels in Worthing Grief Play Cafe for children and their families on their Grief Journey. Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Kayla Shepherd 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk www.andysangels.org.uk
CHILDREN'S EVENTS Sun 03 Dec 2:30 PM Book launch! Sunwood Magic at Christmas is the third book in the series. Get your copy! Grange Centre (Everyone Active) Midhurst GU29 9BG 07802 704021 clairenicholasauthor@gmail.com www.clairenicholas-author.co.uk Tue 05 Dec 5:00 PM Squash Stars Junior programme. Littlehampton Badminton and Squash Club BN17 5ES Nick Cochrane 07853 145204 nickcochrane53@gmail.com www.squashstars.co.uk 16 - 27 Dec 10:00 AM Santa's Father Christmas is coming to CFT for a brand-new family experience! Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP Ad: Free Ch: £12 Chichester Festival Theatre 01243 781312 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk/santas-grotto
CLUBS & GROUPS Sat 02 Dec 10:30 AM Parkinson's Support Group Washington Village Memorial Hall Washington RH20 4AP Gillian Chard 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com Thu 07 Dec 7:30 PM West Chiltington Floral Club Extravaganza "Strictly Christmas" floral show Village Hall West Chiltington RH20 2PZ Brenda 01798 813712 / 01798 839188 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com
Sat 09 Dec 10:00 AM Chichester Carer Group Meet with other unpaid carers, access information & support from local Wellbeing Workers. Swanfield Park Community Centre Chichester PO19 6TH Luke Hutchinson info@carerssupport.org.uk carerssupport.org.uk/carers-groups-and-events Wed 13 Dec 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills WI "Harp and Holly" with Margaret Watson Sullington Parish Hall Storrington RH20 3PP www.sullingtonwindmills.org Thu 14 Dec 10:30 AM Upper Beeding Carer Group Meet with other unpaid carers, access information & support from local Wellbeing Workers. Beeding & Bramber Village Hall Upper Beeding BN44 3WN Luke Hutchinson 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk carerssupport.org.uk/carers-groups-and-event Thu 14 Dec 7:30 PM Chichester & District Bonsai Society A friendly local bonsai club. New members welcome. The Basil Shipman Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £12 per year. £1 per night. Guest £2 (first visit no charge) £20 per couple Liz Panton 01798 865551 lizpanton5@gmail.com www.chichesterbonsai.uk Thu 14 Dec 12:00 PM South Downs Probus Club Meeting for retired gentlemen with lunch & speaker. New members welcome. West Sussex Golf Club Storrington RH20 2EN Donald Johnston 07900 490958 donjohnston@btinternet.com Fri 29 Dec 10:30 AM Horsham Carer Group Meet with other unpaid carers, access information & support from local Wellbeing Workers. Horsham Library Horsham RH12 1PJ Free Luke Hutchinson 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk
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26 What's On Every Tues 7:30 PM Clapham and Patching Short Mat Bowls Club A friendly club welcomes new members of all abilities to come. Clapham and Patching Village Hall Worthing BN13 3UT Marjorie 01903 871132 marjoriejeep@hotmail.com www.claphamandpatching-westsussex.org.uk/ short-mat-bowling-club Every Wed & Thurs Thakeham Table Tennis Club Wednesday evenings 7.45pm, Thursday mornings 10.30am Thakeham Village Hall Storrington RH20 3GW Andy andytttc@gmail.com www.thakehamtabletennis.co.uk Every Fri & Sun West Chiltington Badminton Club Friday 9.30am, Sunday 11am Village Hall West Chiltington RH20 2PZ Vivian Jones 01798 813550 vmjones18@hotmail.co.uk
COMMUNITY Fri 01 Dec 10:00 AM Blue Idol Open Day Visit this historic Quaker building and discover local history Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House Coolham RH13 8QP Free Blue Idol Quakers admin@blueidol.org Fri 01 Dec 6:00 PM Tree Lighting and Carol Service Celebrate the festive period in Arundel. Town Square Arundel BN18 9AG Tracy Clayton townevents@arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk Sat 02 Dec 11:15 AM Billingshurst Carer Group Meet with other unpaid carers, access information & support from local Wellbeing Workers. The Six Bells Billingshurst RH14 9QS Free Luke Hutchinson 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk www.carerssupport.org.uk/carers-groups-andevents Sat 02 Dec 10:00 AM Donnington Community Hub and Coffee Shop Catch up with friends and meet new ones over tea, coffee and cake. Donnington Parish Hall Nr Chichester PO19 8QT Free admission, small charge for refreshments only St George's Church Donnington donningtonparish@gmail.com www.achurchnearyou.com/church/4871
02 - 03 Dec 10:00 AM Findon Village Church Christmas Tree Festival The Church will be decorated with 25 Christmas Trees Findon Village Church BN14 0RF Donation Graham Langford fishponds185@tiscali.co.uk Sun 03 Dec 10:00 AM Seasonal Service Cafe Church and Christingle Service Donnington Parish Hall Donnington Nr Chichester PO19 8QT Free St George's Church Donnington donningtonparish@gmail.com Thu 07 Dec 4:30 PM Christmas Extravaganza Annual community Christmas event at King's Parade Findon Valley BN14 0EL Free Entry. Findon Valley Residents' Association chair@fvra.org.uk www.fvra.org 08 - 10 Dec 10:00 AM Christmas Tree Festival Community event held in the historic Warminghurst Church Ashington RH20 3AW Free 01903 891312 info.fowc@gmail.com Wed 13 Dec 6:30 PM Let Christmas Begin! Carols, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine. The Mary How Trust are back with their Community Christmas Carol Evening St.Mary's Church Pulborough RH20 1AF Jamie Clark 01798 877649 fundraising@maryhowtrust.org www.maryhowtrust.org Sun 17 Dec 10:00 AM Christmas Services at St George's Donnington St George's Church Donnington nr Chichester PO20 7PW Ad:£0 St George's Church Donnington donningtonparish@gmail.com Every Weds 9:00 AM Pulborough Pop-In Parents/carers and pre-schoolers welcome. Tea, coffee, cake and a chat. Pulborough Library Pulborough RH202BP Ad:£1 Isla Moran 075 226 89948 isla@pdcca.org.uk
COURSES & TUITION
Fri 01 Dec 7:00 PM Wine Tasting Evening with South Downs Wine Cellars at Findon Place Wine Tasting with Grazing Board at Findon Place Findon BN14 0RF Caroline Hill 01903 877085 hello@findonplace.com www.findonplace.com Sun 10 Dec 10:00 AM Animal Illustration Drawing Workshop with award-winning local illustrator and author, Owen Davey. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH £2 Colonnade House 01903 2211159 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes
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28 What's On Mon 11 Dec 7:30 PM Discover the Art of Ribbon Weaving Claire Fecher will be demonstrating weaving and flower-making with ribbons. Pulborough Village Hall Pulborough RH20 5HY £3 Pulborough Meadows WI 07790 443492 shirleyflint27@hotmail.com Sat 16 Dec 10:00 AM Family Willow Weaving Workshop with Hedges & Hurdles at Nymans Family weaving Nymans Gardens Haywards Heath Rh17 6Eb Ad: £45, Ch: £35(teens) Hedges and Hurdles 0344 249 1895 nteventquery@capita.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans Wed 13 Dec 10:00 AM Space to Make Winter Tech Workshop the Space to Make Winter Tech Workshop returns to Colonnade House. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 2211159 paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk
EXHIBITIONS 01 - 02 Dec 10:00 AM Rebuilding Arundel Castle 1870-1900 Arundel Museum BN18 9AP free with Museum entry Arundel 01903 885866 office@arundelmuseum.org arundelmuseum.org
01 - 03 Dec 10:00 AM John Evans & Janet Branscombe: For, Form, Feelings Drawings, paintings and ceramics Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Colonnade House paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk/ event/fire-form-feelings Sat 02 Dec 10:30 AM Christmas Fair and Art Exhibition Steyning Arts annual event at the Steyning Centre The Steyning Centre Steyning BN44 3XZ Steyning Arts steyningarts@gmail.com 19 Dec - 07 Jan 10:00 AM Walter Wall 'Multi Ply' Walter Wall is back at Colonnade House with his latest collection. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH Colonnade House 01903 221293 paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk
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01 - 24 Dec 4:15 PM Glow Wild Sussex's Ultimate Winter Lantern Trail is back for its 10th anniversary! Wakehurst Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Ad: From £14.00 (Early-bird adult Kew/ Wakehurst Member) Ch: From £11.00 (Earlybird child). Under 4's go free. Wakehurst 01444 894066 glowwild@kew.org www.kew.org/ wakehurst
01 Dec - 01 Jan 11:00 AM All I want for Christmas Arts and Crafts home at Christmas Standen House East Grinstead RH19 4NE Usual garden admission applies Standen House 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standenhouse-and-garden 01 Dec - 02 Jan 10:00 AM Christmas with 01 Dec - 03 Jan 10:30 AM A Nutcracker Mouse and Mole Family Trail A winter wander Christmas at Nymans Inspired around the garden Sheffield Park and Garden by the classic Christmas tale Uckfield TN22 3QX Free for National Trust Nymans Gardens Haywards members, 01825 790231 Heath RH17 6EB Usual garden sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk admission applies 01444 nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/sheffield-park405250 and-garden/events nteventquery@capita.co.uk Sat 02 Dec 12:00 nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/ PM Family Festive sussex/nymans Afternoon in 01 - 23 Dec 10:00 AM Christmas Wishes Family Storrington Village Trail at Standen House A festive trail for all the Storrington RH20 family to enjoy. Standen House East Grinstead Tracey Eusden RH19 4NE Usual garden admission applies 01903 746547 Standen House 01342 323029 office@storrington-pc.gov.uk standen@nationaltrust.org.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes
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Every address every month Sun 14 Jan 10:30 AM Wassailing Day Join Weald & Downland for its annual Wassailing Day and help bless the Museum's orchard! Weald & Downland Living Museum Singleton PO18 0EU office@wealddown.co.uk
FAYRES & FETES 02 - 03 Dec 10:00 AM Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show Meet the best contemporary craft makers in Sussex. Midhurst Rother College Midhurst GU29 9DT The Sussex Guild 01273 479565 info@thesussexguild.co.uk thesussexguild.co.uk Sun 03 Dec 10:30 AM So This is Christmas Craft Fair in aid of St Barnabas House. 65+ craft stalls. Charmandean Worthing BN14 9HS thefairytalefair@gmail.com thefairytalefair.co.uk Sat 09 Dec 10:00 AM Cinnamon Trust Christmas Fair and coffee morning in aid of Cinnamon Trust. Findon Village Hall BN14 OTH Ad: £3 Ch: Free Age:12 Maggie Martin 07544 572702 maggiemartin8@googlemail.com
Sat 09 Dec 12:00 PM Winter Fair Gift stalls, Santa’s Grotto, tombola and much more at The Towers, Upper Beeding. Friends of Steyning Grammar School fosg@sgs.uk.net
FILM Wed 06 Dec 7:30 PM CineVic screening Elf introduced by local author Simon Brett The Victoria Insitute Arundel BN18 9DG £9 Mike Carey events@thevictoriainstitute.com www.thevictoriainstitute.com Thu 14 Dec 7:00 PM Foreign Film Evening West Worthing Baptist Church hall Worthing BN14 7LU Tickets £5 Christopher Doidge c.doidge@btinternet.com www.worthingtwinningassociation.org Tue 12 Dec 7:00 PM Rotary Film Night “Oppenheimer” Tickets £5 from Card Shop. Bar + Raffle Sullington Village Hall Storrington RH20 3PP Ad:£5 Ken Collins 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com
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MUSIC Sun 03 Dec 3:00 PM A Disney & Broadway Christmas Concert Songs performed by Cantatrice, Stagecoach & Vocal Fusion. Drill Hall Horsham RH12 1JF Ad: £8 Ch: £1 Age: Under 18yr Ms Zoe A Peate 01903 812662 cantatrice.co.uk zoe@middlemead.plus.com Tue 05 Dec 7:30 PM Christmas Concerts The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth & Chichester Cathedral Choir with festive music Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester, UK PO19 6AP From £10 Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk Wed 06 Dec 7:00 PM Choir & Band Come Together for Christmas Battle Community Singers & Bodiam Concert Band present a cornucopia of Christmas music and carols. Uplands Academy Wadhurst TN5 6AZ Ad:£10 Bodiam Concert Band info@bodiamconcertband.online
Thu 07 Dec 7:30 PM Chichester Chamber Concert Sitkovetsky Trio at the Assembly Room, North Street, Chichester. Assembly Room Chichester PO19 1LQ Ad:£20,Ch: Free, Age: Under 25 Chichester Chamber Concerts 01243 773435 philip@wakefamily.co.uk www.chichesterchamberconcerts.com/ 09 - 23 Dec 3:00 PM Twilights at Standen House Listen to local choirs gathered around the fabulous Courtyard Christmas Tree. Standen House East Grinstead RH19 4NE House 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standenhouse-and-garden 09 & 10 Dec 6:00 PM Carol Concert by Sussex Chorus Mulled wine, mince pies and carols by the Christmas tree. Sheffield Park and Garden Uckfield TN22 3QX Free for National Trust members. 01825 790231 sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/sheffieldpark-and-garden/events
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Sat 09 Dec 6:00 PM Christmas Concert Christus Sun 10 Dec 2:30 PM Natus Est and Traditional Carols St Mary's Christmas Carol Church Petworth GU28 0DB Ad: £16-£20,Ch: Service with The Half price Age: Under 18 Rachel Townsend Salvation Army info@leconfieldsingers.co.uk Worthing Corps An www.leconfieldsingers.co.uk/events afternoon of festive music. The Assembly Hall Worthing BN11 1HE Sat 09 Dec 7:30 PM Arun Choral Society Ad: £6 Ch: £5 01903 234497 Christmas Concert Festive choral music & traditional carols in Arundel Cathedral BN18 9AY rachel.humphrey@salvationarmy.org.uk Ad: £12 Ch: £6 Conc: Under 18 Sun 10 Dec 4:00 PM Deck the Halls! Christmas boxoffice@arunchoralsociety.co.uk Carol Concert Our Lady of England Church www.arunchoralsociety.co.uk Storrington RH20 4LW Ad: £12 Ch: Free Age: 12 John Fisher 01903 741256 Sat 09 Dec 7:00 PM Bognor johnandsylvi@btinternet.com Regis Concert Band's www.sandgatesingers.com Christmas Concert Festive music, a Grand Raffle and Mon 11 Dec 6:30 PM 4Sight Vision Support light refreshments. St Mary's Christmas Concert with Seaford College Chapel Centre Felpham PO22 7NU Choir St Mary de Haura Church Shoreham BN43 £5 Margaret Holland 07704 186444 5DQ Ad:£5,Ch:£5 Fundraising Team brconcertband@gmail.com fundraising@4sight.org.uk www.4sight.org.uk Sat 09 Dec 7:00 PM The Milestone Big Band Tue 12 Dec 7:30 PM Messiah by G.F. Handel at Christmas Party Music and dancing at The Drill Chichester Cathedral presented by Wild Arts Hall Horsham RH12 1JF Sarah Boult Chichester PO19 1PX Ad: £ 35, £45, £65,Conc: sarahvm@ymail.com 07557 079955 £15 for Under 25s Wild Arts trybooking.co.uk/CPTI info@wildarts.org.uk www.wildarts.org.uk/ More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes
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212 What's On Thu 14 Dec 7:30 PM Jazz @ The Vic Cabaret Sat 16 Dec 4:00 PM Sing Noel! Enjoy mulled Et Sa Valise with Janey Gardener and special wine and mince pies while the Chantry Quire guest Lana-May Hodge The Victoria Institute celebrates Christmas! St Nicholas Arundel BN18 Arundel BN18 9DG Ad: £12, Age:18 Mike Carey 9AT Sarah Russell events@thevictoriainstitute.com webmaster@chantryquire.co.uk www.thevictoriainstitute.com chantryquire.org.uk Fri 15 Dec 7:30 PM A Christmas Celebration Sat 16 Dec 7:30 PM The Petworth Town Band Concert The Southdowns Concert Band with St. Christmas Concert A seasonal celebration of Paul's Church Choir. St. Paul's Church Chichester favourite carols and Christmas songs. The Parish PO19 6FT Ad: £10 Ch: Free Age: Under 12 Church of St. Mary the Virgin Petworth GU28 bbailey93@btinternet.com www.southdowns0AD bookings@petworthtownband.com concertband.co.uk www.petworthtownband.com Sat 16 Dec 3:00 PM A Disney & Broadway QUIZ Christmas Concert performed by Cantatrice, Kaleidoscope Singers and Vocal Fusion. Sat 02 Dec 8:00 PM The CancerWise 2023 Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ Ad:£ 8,Ch: £1 Age: Fundraising Challenge Quiz Supporting people Under 18 Ms Zoe A Peate 01903 812662 affected by cancer, their families and carers zoe@middlemead.plus.com cantatrice.co.uk across West Sussex www.VirtualQuizEvents.com Cliff - info@virtualquizevents.com Sat 16 Dec 2:30 PM Christmas Celebration Concert SALES & MARKETS The Rowland Singers Choir at Sat 02 Dec 11:00 AM Christmas Fair in aid of the Assembly Hall Worthing Tyler's Trust Barnham Community Hall Bognor BN11 1HQ Ad: £10 Ch: £4 Regis PO22 0AY Ch: £5 for Santa's Grotto Linda Mrs Janet Summers 07807 578832 Cranfield 07932 057589 tylerstrust@gmail.com jan@robertsummers.co.uk rowlandsingers.co.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes Sun 03 Dec 11:00 AM Edes Christmas Open SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT House & Mini Market Come and see inside the Fri 01 Dec 9:30 AM Wreath Workshop The Old house this Christmas. Edes House Chichester Workshop Café Sullington RH20 4AE £55 Sam PO19 1QW Free Joanne McCarthy 01243 Gazey sullingtonmanorfarm.co.uk 07968 777265 edes.house@westsussex.gov.uk 940988 hotpinkpeony@hotmail.co.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk Sat 02 Dec 7:00 PM Christmas Around the 05 - 23 Dec 11:30 AM The Sussex Guild at Standen House Meet the designers of beautifully World A journey across the globe of Christmas music Ascension Church Haywards Heath RH16 handmade crafts at Standen House East 4JS £15 Catherine Kent 07740 946276 Grinstead RH19 4NE 01342 323029 mail@kate-kent.co.uk www.coronuovo.org.uk standen@nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 02 Dec 6:30 PM www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standenWinter Supper Clubs house-and-garden at Nutbourne Cosy up Sat 16 Dec 9:00 AM Arundel Farmers Market in the candlelit winery Local growers, bakers, meats, flowers, food and for a five course feast drink. High Street Arundel BN18 9AA paired with our still arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk and sparkling wines. Every Friday 9:45 AM Nutbourne Vineyards Pulborough RH20 2HH Storrington Community £120 www.nutbournevineyards.com Olivia Market locally01798 815196 info@nutbournevineyards.com produced cakes, Sun 03 Dec 10:30 AM Tree Dressing Annual preserves, eggs, fruit, Tree Dressing event. Weald & Downland Living veg, crafts. Village Hall Museum Singleton PO18 0EU 01243 811363 Storrington RH20 office@wealddown.co.uk 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes
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Every address every month Mon 04 Dec 8:00 PM Felpham Singles Social Club For single, widowed or divorced of mature age who wish to meet others similar. The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL 01243 821530 anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk felphamsingles.yolasite.com Tue 05 Dec 2:00 PM Festive Afternoon Tea in the Ballroom at Findon Place Findon BN14 0RF £25 Caroline Hill hello@findonplace.com 01903 877085 www.findonplace.com
TALKS Fri 01 Dec 2:30 PM Shackleton - Man & Myths All about the famous explorer and his polar adventures. Storrington Museum RH20 4LL £8 (Members £6 ) storringtonmuseum.com 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com Tue 05 Dec 2:00 PM Christmas: Backstage at Covent Garden Sarah Lenton for The Arts Society Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB Free for members. Guests £7 Jackie Buckler 01903 411086 jackiebuckler@sky.com
Wed 06 Dec 10:45 AM Who is Santa Claus? By Christopher Bradley Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB The Arts Society South Downs 01798 813314 jane@theallisonfamily.co.uk theartssocietysouthdowns.org.uk Sun 10 Dec 10:30 AM If Walls Could Talk Tour Join us in the wonderful foyer where the story of Edes House begins Edes House Chichester PO19 1RQ £12.95 Edes House 01243 777265 edes.house@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk search Edes House Wed 13 Dec 7:00 PM 'Creating Movement Whilst Frozen Still' by Ben Pope Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0HA Ad: £3 Ch: Free Members Free Susan Jackson 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk lavanthortsoc.org.uk Wed 13 Dec 7:15 PM Railways of Colonel Stephens Illustrated presentation with Chris Jackson Bassil Shippam Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £4 donation Roger Sandford 07403 885061 chichester@rcts.org.uk/branches
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214 What's On Thu 14 Dec 1:45 PM West Chiltington WI - What the Victorians Did for Us at Christmas with speaker Katherine Collett West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ Angela Reynolds, President 01903 746648 angelareynoldswi@gmail.com www.westchiltingtonwi.com Wed 10 Jan 2:30 PM 'Clematis through the Season' An illustrated talk by Everett Leeds Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0HA Ad: £3 Ch: Free Conc: Members free Susan Jackson 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk www.lavanthortsoc.org.uk Tue 30 Jan 7:00 PM Ford Madox Ford in West Sussex The modernist writer and Sussex smallholder who reached for new ways of writing. West Sussex Record Office Chichester PO19 1DD Ad: £8 Ch:£8 Conc:£5.00 (to attend online via Eventbrite) Matthew Jones 01243 753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk
THEATRE 01 - 02 Dec 2:30 PM Life of Pi at Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester PO19 6AP From £10 Chichester Festival Theatre 01243 781312 hello@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk 01 - 02 Dec 7:30 PM Relative Values The Midhurst Players are putting on the delightful Noel Coward play in Midhurst. South Downs Centre Memorial Hall Midhurst GU29 9DH Ad: £12 Conc: Full-time students £6 Midhurst Players 01730 816478 midhurstplayers.co.uk pennicottnicola@gmail.com 01 - 22 Dec 9:15 AM Christmas Experience: The Tale of Betwixtmass at Standen Join Spun Glass Theatre and enter a place of festive makebelieve. Standen House East Grinstead RH19 4NE Ad £12.5 Ch: £15.00 includes present. 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/standenhouse-and-garden 06 - 09 Dec 7:30 PM A Tale of Two Cities The Barn Theatre Southwick BN42 4NS Ad:£12 Southwick Players info@southwickplayers.co.uk www.southwickplayers.org.uk
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Charity & Community news from across the counties After a five-year break, the prestigious South Downs Designs Awards are back celebrating high standards of urban, architectural and landscape design, as well as promote creativity and understanding of the National Park through design. Nominations will open on 1 January, 2024 and finish on 30 April. The shortlist will be announced in the summer of 2024, with a glittering awards ceremony taking place in the autumn. www.southdowns.gov.uk/designawards. A full-time chief executive is to be recruited by West Sussex County Council. Becky Shaw has been chief executive of both West and East Sussex County Councils since January 2020, but is now returning to the East Sussex role. Sussex Police Commissioner Katy Bourne has secured almost £1m as part of round five of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund. The money wil l go towards supporting Sussex police to create eight new Victim Co-ordinator roles; provide six licensed Safety Marshals on foot patrol in high visibility uniform; modernise some of the CCTV systems in Sussex. A group of Sussex researchers are partnering with universities and school mental health support teams to pilot a school-based programme to help young people in West Sussex who are hearing voices to access support more quickly. According to national charity the Voice Collective, 1 in 8 young people experience voice hearing, which for some can be comforting or humorous, but for others can be frightening and unsettling. www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/our-research. A Sussex Belloc is an anthology of poetry, essays and other prose of Hilaire Belloc who lived and worked in Slindon for many years. The book is a companion to A Sussex Kipling, which came out some years ago and is still in print. The book is illustrated, runs to 168 pages and costs £8.50 post-free to Sussex Local readers - it won't be in the shops until January. You can order direct from the author David Arscott by emailing him at sussexbooks@aol.com. If you know a young family which needs support then the Arun-based charity Home-Start charity may be able to help. They have signposted
families to foodbanks, supplied clothes, furniture, and referrals to MIND as well as running weekly family groups. If you are interested in volunteering or can donate to the charity, visit www.homestartawa.org.uk or call 01903 889707. Sussex charity 4Sight Vision Support, in partnership with East Sussex Vision Support, has received funding from an NHS Sussex Health Inequalities grant to talk to people across Sussex to identify the issues faced by people living with sight loss and feedback to the NHS on the results. For more information on how to have your say, call 01243 828555 or email enquiries@4sight.org.uk. West Sussex County Council is asking residents for their views on its priorities and how it proposes to spend taxpayers’ money as it works to close a £44.9m budget gap for the coming year (2024/25). Full details of the consultation, which is open until 10th December, can be found at www.westsussex.gov.uk/budget or you can find one in your local library or family hub. A landmark agreement has been signed that marks the first step towards creating large new areas of habitat for wildlife in the South Downs National Park. Thirty one hectares of land, almost 100 football pitches, at Iford Estate, near Lewes, have been signed over for nature recovery. The large swathe of downland is the first to appear on the National Park Authority’s register of land that is formally dedicated for “Biodiversity Net Gain” (BNG) provision and the hope is that other farms across Sussex may follow suit and dedicate land for BNG. During the run up to Christmas West Sussex Libraries will be holding lots of free seasonal activities for children. Libraries are getting into the festive spirit and offering visitors a fantastic choice of free Christmas events and activities to enjoy from seasonal rhyme times and story times to special craft activities. Visit your local library or see www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries. Libraries are also offering people a warm welcome this winter with welcoming spaces to use the computers and Wi-Fi, or simply sit and read.
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Charity & Community news from the local area Charity founder receives Prime Minister award The work of Ann Feloy, founder and CEO of suicide prevention charity Olly's Future, has been recognised by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a 'Points of Light' award. This showcases the work of 'inspirational individuals or charity leaders' across the UK. Ann, from Worthing, said she was humbled to be recognised in this way: 'My charity's motto is 'Love and Light' to celebrate the qualities that my beloved son Oliver gave to so many others when he was here, so it is really for him that I am receiving this award. I am so grateful to all those, especially his friends, who have helped me in our work to save young lives from suicide."
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The citation states “The charity is increasing awareness of suicide prevention among students; providing training and work experience opportunities, (and) working with GPs to build confidence when responding to young people who have thoughts of suicide or self-harm.” “As part of this, Ann co-created ‘Talking about Suicide: Ten Tools’ a suicide prevention training session taught online to thousands of people in the UK and around the world to help spot the signs in someone who may be thinking of suicide and have a sensitive and non-judgemental conversation to help them stay safe. “Ann also created Dr SAMS (Suicide Awareness in Medical Students), which is delivered every year to medical schools around the country, as part of the first year core curriculum, helping future doctors look after their own wellbeing, their peers and their future patients.” www.pointsoflight.gov.uk www.ollysfuture.org.uk
Local authorities press Southern Water Adur & Worthing Councils are calling for the government to hand more resources to the Environment Agency to take action against Southern Water. The councils joined more than 20 local authorities from across the south east in writing to Therese Coffey, the Secretary of State for Environment as part of their campaign to hold the water company responsible for pollution and infrastructure failures. Charity Christmas lights A local family is hosting a Christmas lights display and fundraiser for Echo, a charity supporting children with congenital heart defects, after their son Aaron underwent life-saving surgery at 5 days old. Now 21, Aaron continues recovering ahead of an upcoming valve replacement surgery. Since his birth, his mother Gemma has become an avid crafter, raising money for Echo's work. This year, the family has created their biggest display yet, collecting donations in an official tub outside. On December 9th at 6pm, they will turn the lights on and host a stall selling handmade cards, gift boxes, and jewellery for the charity. The display is at 30 Water Lily Way Worthing BN13 3GR and the charity’s website is www.echo-uk.org Year-round flowerbeds Worthing is moving away from using solely traditional seasonal bedding towards a more balanced mix of permanent planting,. Free post-cancer coaching spaces Worthing life coach Sue Brown, in partnership with The Sussex Cancer Fund, is offering four, fully-funded spaces for people who have completed cancer treatment in West Sussex. Please email info@thecrossroadscoaching.com
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A snippet of the Gun’s history - part 1. By Valerie Martin
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William Lasseter operated a gunsmith’s shop in the 1700s at the property now known as the Gun Inn. His well-equipped gunsmith’s shop is known to have been furnished with a pair of bellows; two anvils and two vices. Amongst the dusty corners cluttering the workshop were hammers; an unspecified number of files; a quantity of tongs; a collection of boring rods and a significant number of other sundry tools. Safely stashed
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were four new guns and one fired weapon. He was also responsible for running the inn and brewhouse with the help of his wife and children Elizabeth, Anne and Mary. The inn was classed as a grand alehouse in William's days. His family used the Hall as their main room. For entertaining visitors, there was a choice of two Parlours. The two Kitchens and seven Chamber Rooms (two for the family and five for paying guests) indicate that it was a good-sized property for its day. There were a variety of other necessary facilities including a wellequipped Brewhouse; Buttery; Milkhouse; Scullery; Workroom and Gunsmith’s Shop. Ample cellarage was provided beneath the property. A variety of outbuildings, including stabling for travellers' weary horses, were to the rear of the inn. The public rooms were amply furnished for drinking and dining and the bedrooms were defined as "comfortable". The Great Chamber or "Solar" provided a bedsitting room for William's family. The furniture embraced a fine four poster bed; chest of drawers; table and six leather chairs; a mirror and window curtaining. By Christmas 1721, the inn boasted £50 worth of linen including seven dozen napkins, twelve fine tablecloths and twelve ordinary for the use of the household. There were twenty pairs of finest sheets and fifteen day-to-day pairs; and thirty different towels (of varying qualities to cater for various social classes of guests). In all, a prosperous living was conducted at the inn. The Brewhouse prepared the inn's own home beer and contained of beer making paraphernalia; also a cider mill and press. Part 2 to be continued next month.
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Don’t overlook writing your Will By Will Writer Emma Cohen MIPW While the topic of one's own mortality may not be the most pleasant of conversations, it is a crucial one. The creation of a legal Will is an essential task that far too many of us procrastinate or overlook altogether. The impact of not having a Will in place can be both frustrating and detrimental, especially to the loved ones left behind.
First and foremost, without a Will, the distribution of one's assets becomes a complicated and often contentious affair. In the absence of clear instructions, intestacy laws take over, and this can sometimes result in assets being distributed in ways that may not align with the deceased's wishes. Without a Will, there can be significant delays in the probate process too, this can tie up the deceased's assets for months or even years depending on the complexity of the estate being left. For those with children it is really important to have conversations with those people you would choose to take care of them in the event that
anything happens to you. Without a Will, you have no say in who or how your children will be raised in your absence. In today’s world of blended families, ensuring that you have officially documented who you want to inherit and when is even more important. Making your Will is a simple process in most cases, you can use your Solicitor, a dedicated Estate Planning service like us or even go online.
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Tailgating & the two-second rule A third of drivers are ignoring this vital safety rule says the AA A recent survey by AA Accident AA's managing director Tim RanAssist found that 32% of drivers kin warns: "We're entering the ignore the two-second rule for time of year where ignoring the following distance, despite tailtwo-second rule greatly raises the gating being the driving behavchance of a collision. We now ior that most irritates other know that over 1 in 10 tailgating motorists. The poll of over incidents cause chain-reaction 13,000 UK drivers revealed shunts with at least 3 cars. Applytailgating as the top annoyance M40 tailgating (c) Ian Paterson ing the handbrake when stopped (29%), followed by middle lane and following at a safe distance hogging and mobile phone use (both 21%). are crucial to preventing needless injury, especialWomen were especially bothered by vehicles ly for older occupants vulnerable to whiplash." following too closely (34% vs 27% of men). In summary, research shows many drivers tailgate Failure to adhere to the two-second rule has seri- despite this being the top road annoyance. Rearous consequences in winter, when AA data shows end accidents spike in winter as following distance rear-end crashes increase 25% due to insufficient decreases on slippery roads. Multi-car pileups stopping distance on slick roads. Over 10% of result from over 1 in 10 of these collisions. Drivers these collisions lead to multi-vehicle pileups. are reminded to follow the two-second rule and use handbrakes to avoid injury accidents. Department for Transport statistics confirm that around 20% of drivers disregard the Highway Adapted from an article which first appeared on Code's safe distance guideline. www.theaa.com
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The importance of staying invested By Oliver Suter DipPFS, financial adviser
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Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime! With stunning sets, mesmerising music & a wicked spell or two! Chichester’s ‘Triple Threat’ programme. Worldrecord breaker and magic circle member, Jay Rawlings is the court jester, Muddles; the fantastic Patrick Monahan is the Evil Underlord; and second time dame, Ross Muir, starring as Queen Dorothia. Sleeping Beauty runs at from 1st December to 1st January at Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre. Our winner can choose dates subject to availability. Tickets from www.wtm.uk
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Sussex Walks - Dec & Jan 23/24 These are the “Heart Smart Walks” run by Chichester District Council. They must be pre-booked up to 7 days in advance, see below. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk. All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated. These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. Full programme of walks available on www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart IMPORTANT: You must pre-book all walks on chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041 Sun 10th December – 10.30am – Binsted woods – Gentle Pace - Duration: 2 hrs / 4 miles Mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel. Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ. Mon 11th December – 10.30am – Chichester Canal - Duration: 30mins Distance: 1 mile A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners. Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT. Tue 12th December – 11.15am – Christmas Walk and Lunch - Fishbourne 1 hour / 2 miles Short flat walk to work up an appetite. Meet: Fishbourne Woolpack Pub. SU839046 (Nearby postcode PO19 3JJ) Wed 13th December – 10.30am - West Marden Duration: 2.5 - 3 hrs Distance: 6.5 miles From Stansted to West Marden including lanes and woods and fields. Four stiles. Meet: Stansted House Car Park, P09 6DX (use first car park on right). Thur 14th December – 10.30am - Petworth via the famous Virgin Mary Spring 1.5 hours / 3 miles A flat countryside walk return via the Virgin Mary Spring - sharp ascent. Meet: Petworth Library, Rosemary Lane, High St, Petworth GU28 0AU. Friday 15th December – 10.30am - Swanbourne Lake & the South Downs - 2.5 hours / 5 miles A lovely walk with extensive views. There is a significant ascent and descent. Meet: Swanbourne lake. BN18 9PA. Tuesday 19th December – 11am – Midhurst Jubilee Walk & South Pond - 45 mins / 1.5 miles Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Wed 20th December – 10.30am - Tangmere -Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3 miles Flat walk via Aviation Museum to Tangmere C12th Church with WWII memories & old airfield. Meet: In Oving park roadside on Church Lane, outside the church. Map reference: SU 901051 Thursday 21st December – 10.30am – Graffham - Duration: 2 hrs Distance: 4.4 miles Woodland and open countryside with fine views of the South Downs. Reasonably level. Some stiles. Meet. car park adjacent to War Memorial. 50 yds South of the 'Foresters Arms' GU28 0QA. Wed 27th December – 10.30am - Slindon- Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: Approx. 5.5 miles A longer strenuous walk to the folly and through Slindon Woods, with some steep gradients. Meet: National Trust Car Park at Park Lane, Slindon BN18 0QY Saturday 30th December – 10.30am - Walberton Fields – Gentle Pace - 1 hr 15 mins / 2.5 miles Walberton Church along headlands via nurseries. Flat, may be muddy. Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ. Mon 1st January – 10.30am - Slindon Woods – Gentle Pace - Duration: 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 miles Lovely views. Generally flat, gravel path. Some muddy areas and short inclines. Last ¼ mile uphill. Meet: National Trust car park, Dukes Road, Slindon. Thursday 4th January – 10.30am – West Dean - Duration: 2 hours 15 mins Distance: 4.7 miles Ascent 180m. An invigorating climb to the top of St Roche's Hill via the Centurion Way extension. Meet: West Dean Riverside. SU858123 ( Nearby postcode PO18 0QY ) Fri 5th January – 10.30am – Lurgashall Leader: Richard Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Distance: 5 miles A continuous ascent through woods and fields - lovely views. Some stiles. Meet. North side of the village green near 'The Noah's Ark' pub. GU28 9ET
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Let good enough be good enough! By Heather Smith - Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Do you feel like you’re either ‘being good’ or ‘eating badly’ with very little in between? Please take this as your annual reminder that sometimes good enough is, well, good enough! Many people feel a sense of dread when they think about the food and drink around at Christmas. I think this is a real shame, and I’d really like to help you avoid that feeling this year. I’d like you to remember that we eat for lots of reasons which aren’t nutrition. Food is also a way to celebrate, a way to join together with our friends and family. Food can bring back memories and help create new ones. And so, the idea that veggies are good and mince pies are bad means that we are ignoring many of the reasons we eat. ‘Eating well’ to ‘eating badly’ is a spectrum, and you’re not always at one end or the other. It is quite reasonable to find a balance between the food and drink you want to enjoy, and the food and drink which is supportive to your health
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Homemade eggnog A traditional Christmas drink Ingredients • 6 egg yolks • 150g local honey • 500ml whole milk • 230g double cream • 1 tsp ‘Carlas Seasoning’ sweet spice blend, plus extra for topping • A pinch salt • ¼ tsp vanilla extract • 100ml Sussex spirit brandy • To serve, whipped cream Method 1. Whisk the egg yolks and honey together in a medium bowl until light and creamy. 2. In a saucepan over a medium to high heat combine the milk, cream, spice blend and salt, stir regularly until the mixture just reaches a light simmer. 3. Add a ladle of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat ladle by ladle to temper the eggs. By doing this gradually will mean the eggs should not scramble.
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Offering confidential support for young people by Lynn Smith Chichester based charity, Young People’s Shop (YPS) offers free and confidential support for young people aged between 11 and 25 years, who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. The charity’s aim is to ensure that every young person in the west of West Sussex can access the help and advice they need. Cathy Burnard, CEO of YPS, tells me that there is a mental health crisis amongst young people, with the charity seeing rising rates of school refusers and young people suffering from anxiety, depression and self-harm. The factors behind this surge are not surprising, a significant influence has been the pandemic which introduced unprecedented uncertainty, fear and social isolation. At the same time, global economic instability and job losses have intensified stress and anxiety for many. Cathy goes onto explain that the widespread use of digital technology and social media has exposed people to a constant stream of alarming news and comparison-driven content that also feeds anxiety. “This is a critical time when a young person has taken the first steps to ask for help. Soaring numbers of under-18 sought NHS care for mental health problems in 2022, but according to Public Health England, only a quarter of those who need help get it.” She quotes the NSPCC, "There has been a 33 percent rise in referrals to specialist services for UK pupils needing mental health treatment."
“More and more young people who are struggling come into YPS.” “Many young people who access our services are experiencing problems with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. This may manifest itself as depression, anxiety, anger, low selfesteem, vulnerability, isolation, self-harm, or through an eating disorder. They may be in abusive relationships (neglect from parents, siblings, partners, or bullying at school). We take many referrals from Statutory Services, including GPs and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) who acknowledge that the young person's mental health is significant enough to warrant further intervention and support from our services.”
Providing a variety of services to help young people with their needs. Services provided by YPS include - emotional support sessions, provided online, in person or by telephone. These are open-ended, meaning that there is no limit to the number of sessions a user can have. YPS also offers a free counselling service with a team of qualified and student counsellors trained and supervised to offer the best support possible. Again, users can access counselling in person, online, or by telephone. Additionally, the charity operates a drop-in service providing information and advice on any issues young people may face and can also signpost users to other specialist services. Outreach services take YPS into events, schools, colleges and universities in the community and the charity also runs workshops on topics such as selfesteem, anxiety, mindfulness, employment skills, self-care, and wellbeing. However, Cathy explains that YPS is a holistic service that doesn’t just focus on mental health. “We offer activities to support physical health and others to support creativity. Yoga, noncontact boxing, skateboarding, arts and crafts, Bushcraft, and sailing are just some activities we offer throughout the year.” Accessing the services of YPS YPS prides itself on being an accessible service for young people and young people can refer themselves to the charity, be referred by statutory bodies, GPs or through school contact. Cathy tells me that YPS has been supporting young people since 1998, when West Sussex
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Council set up “Information Shops for Young People,” of which there were seven across the county, each overseen by a management committee. “The project began as part of the National Youth Agency’s initiative to provide free and confidential information, advice, support, and counselling services for young people on all matters that had importance and meaning in their lives. In December 2009, a policy change by West Sussex Youth Service dictated the closure of the Shop, in favour of merging its advice and support elements with the Connexions/Careers service. However, members of the Management Committee were passionate about preserving the project’s highly valued counselling service. They decided to maintain governance of the counselling as a separate entity, and to retain the name ‘Chichester Information Shop for Young People.’ “ With no statutory funding or premises, it was a challenge for the committee. Still the Boys’ Club in Little London supported their endeavours and identified a space in their building, which became the project’s new counselling hub. In 2012 the Shop gained charitable status and moved into a larger space in the Boys’ Club building,
enabling the project to offer drop-in information, advice and support in addition to the existing counselling service. In 2021, the charity moves to premises in South Street, Chichester and, “In October 2022, we re-branded and changed our name to the Young People's Shop.” Since 1998, YPS has been making a positive difference to the lives of the young people it supports. “The number has significantly increased over the last few years. In 2022, we had over 2,500 contacts with young people for counselling and emotional support, with an average
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Every address every month of fifteen visiting the Young People's Shop daily, with new enquiries averaging 38-40 a month. These numbers continue to grow.” “Outcomes of the young people we support …” When I ask what degree of success the charity has, and how that success is defined, Cathy provides some of the outcomes experienced by the young people YPS supports, including improved self-esteem, confidence and happiness, and learning self-management techniques to help with stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. She tells me that progress and outcomes are measured through feedback forms. Current results indicate that after visiting YPS, 72 percent said their self-esteem improved, 76 percent felt more confident, 62 percent said anxiety levels had improved, 49 percent said their relationships and socialising had improved and 66 percent said they wanted to make positive life changes following YPS support. An independent charity, working hard to raise voluntary funding YPS is funded from applications to local community and national funders such as the National Lottery Community Fund and BBC Children in Need. The charity currently has 47 staff
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members, including seven paid staff, contracted staff, volunteers and trustees. The charity is, Cathy says, “Always looking for volunteers and trustees to enrich our service to young people. For people interested in volunteering, please don't hesitate to contact YPS, outlining why you would like to volunteer for us and how you can help us support young people. “The last two years have been a difficult time for the charity sector. The current economic climate poses significant challenges for organisations reliant on charitable donations. Economic downturns frequently lead to higher demand for the services provided by charities, especially those supporting vulnerable populations like young people. This increased demand can strain resources and capability.” Cathy says that the more people who know about YPS then the greater the impact they will have on the community. “We want to raise awareness and reach potential funders and the young people we champion.” Contact: Young People’s Shop 29 South Street, Chichester PO19 1EL. Tel: 01243 839093. Email: contact@yps-south.org.uk www.yps-south.org.uk
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Painted Lady migration patterns and other migratory insects Something to look forward to and appreciate next Spring. Every year, Southern England becomes the stage for a remarkable sight when 3.5 trillion flying insects, equalling the weight of 20,000 reindeer, migrate across the country. Among these insects are the Painted Lady butterflies, the subject of recent discovery among scientists and butterfly enthusiasts. The Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) has a 50-56mm wingspan and often populates dry open areas. You will see them on your Buddleia or Lavender. Every spring they journey from their overwintering grounds in North Africa and the Mediterranean region to the UK. These butterflies have average altitudes of 500m, can reach 30mph in favourable conditions, and do a 9000-mile round trip from Africa to the Arctic Circle!
For many years it was a mystery where Painted Lady butterflies went in the autumn, whether they died in the UK or made a return journey, as they fly at such a high altitude and could not be seen by butterfly observers. It was recently discovered that the Painted Lady butterflies do make a return journey in autumn, returning to favourable temperatures further South. These butterflies are unique due to their migration being the longest ever recorded flight in butterflies. These migrations take generations, as they lay their eggs in the UK, and the offspring continue the migration South to southern Europe and North Africa, although not all participate, and some may not survive the harsh UK winters. How do they know when to start the migration? The caterpillars of Painted Ladies grow while the days are lengthening, to then fly northwards, and when the days shorten the butterflies know to travel south to warmer climates.
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Although the migration of Painted Lady butterflies are one of a kind, other migratory insects are worth keeping an eye out for. Sometimes we experience mass migrations of insects in summer and autumn. Between 10 and 25 billion medium and large insects move back and forth out of regions in Britain. This could include hoverflies for example, where 4 billion come to and from Britain each year, and they are essential for pollination and natural pest control. They obviously have- Hoverfly, essential for pollination and natural pest control. n’t heard about Brexit. Mass migrations truly can be a shocking sight, is extremely common in spring and throughout for example in World War 2, military observers summer too, usually spotted near flowers such reported a ‘golden ball’ drifting over the channel as Buddleia. and thought it was poison gas, only for it to be They make their journeys from North Africa and migrating Clouded Yellow butterflies. continental Europe, arriving in the UK in Spring. We also host other insects on their migratory They lay their eggs in the UK meaning new butjourneys, such as the Red Admiral. This butterfly terflies are around from July onwards.
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Every address every month We also host Hummingbird Hawkmoths in Spring, who usually live in Central Asia and in the Mediterranean region. They’re named for their similarity to Hummingbirds, feeding on nectar using their long beaks. Hummingbird Hawkmoths have very good memories, and often return to the same flowerbeds every day at the same time. What to do in December Obviously it is the time of Christmas Fairs - Horsham Sunday Christmas market, plus the Uckfield Festival of Christmas, Arundel by Candlelight and ice skating at the Pavilion in Brighton are just a few festive ideas!
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right time to plant trees and hedges taken straight from the field. They are normally called ‘bareroot’ as opposed to ‘container grown’. They settle in nicely into the cool moist earth. • Bulbs - It is still ok to order and plant bulbs. The soil is still very warm even if the air isn’t. • Prune heavily sapping trees like Birches and Grape vines now before the winter sets in. • Harvest the rest of your root crops and lift and store your Dahlia, Canna and Ginger Lilly bulbs. • Wildlife - Don’t worry if your garden looks messy. The more mess the better for wildlife that needs a place to hide during the winter. • Leaves - However where needs must, continue to rake up leaves.
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Keep the Warmth in... ...And the High Costs Out! By Nick Roberts RMR Group As the days shorten and the anticipation of festive cheer grows, consider this: the greatest gift for you and your home this year might be the gift of insulation. As November's chill wraps the UK, one can’t help thinking about this year’s challenge of keeping the warmth in and the high costs out. It's not just the winds that are changing, but the cost of energy consumption too. Regardless of how late in the year you’ve left it before turning on the heating, the coming months are always the most tiring on our homes. The cold always finds a way to expose every nook and cranny and has a horrible habit of making itself known! The unfortunate reality is that many of our homes have simply been left behind for decades whilst insulation continues to advance and improve. The good news is that modern insulation
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8 tips for first time house buyers Practical advice to smooth your house hunting journey 1. Know Your Budget: Get a clear picture of how much you can comfortably afford. Consider mortgage payments, estate agent fees, surveys, solicitor fees and an emergency fund. 2. Get Pre-Approved: Avoid being unable to get a mortgage by getting preapproved. Show sellers you’re serious and you’re more likely to get accepted. Mortgage brokers will shop around and negotiate the best deals. 3. Location: Where do you want to live? Close to work? Near family/friends? Research areas you're interested in, check out local facilities, transport links, future developments and the overall vibe. 4. Wish List vs. Must-Haves: Make a list of deal breakers you must have. It could be a garden, an open-plan kitchen or a dedicated space. A clear list will keep you focused on your house hunt - be prepared to compromise on the ‘nice-to-haves’.
5. Viewing: Take your time, explore and ask questions. Suss out and nose around the properties. Don't forget to take photos and make notes. 6. Negotiate Wisely: This is a big investment. Put in your offer and prepare for toing and froing. Keep cool, calm and collected. If the deal doesn't fit your budget or expectations, walk away. 7. Don't Skip the Survey: A home might look perfect but appearances can be deceptive. A Homebuyer Survey by a professional RICS Chartered Surveyor could reveal hidden issues. 8. Trust Your Instincts: When you walk into a home and it feels right, you’ll know straightaway. With house prices falling and no stamp duty to pay below £425k (£625k in London), this could be the ideal time to step onto the property ladder. Caroline Buist: www.abovebeyondva.co.uk
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Findon Parish Council Clock Chimes, Village Hall, Defibrillators Edited extracts from minutes of Parish Council meeting 11th September 2023 Vacancies There are four councillor vacancies. Expression of Interest forms were available at the Sheep Fair and two residents took them. WSCC Update An update was provided from the WSCC and ADC councillors. This included information on the allotment gardens lease, payment for a tree removal, and the school clock chimes issue. Clock Chimes During public question time, residents expressed concerns about the temporary cessation of the school clock chimes after a noise complaint. The council advised they may be liable if chimes continue, but the school will get cost estimates on any work needed. Resident concerns will be included in a letter from the council. Swimming Pool Grant applications were considered from the
Findon Swimming Pool and Findon Village Woodland Pre-School. £4000 was approved for the pool's heat pump and £3000 for the pre-school's temperature regulation. St John the Baptist Primary School The school's five year plan was discussed, including working collaboratively and attracting more students. The council will have a representative work with the school. Village Hall An update was provided on the Village Hall extension - completion is due soon and an official opening date is to be confirmed. Defibrillators Additional defibrillators have been received and locations are being determined. Nepcote Green Options for Nepcote Green security were discussed including a bund and/or trees. www.findonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Findon Valley Residents’ Association Christmas Extravaganza 7th Dec 4.30-8pm Our “Big Concert” on 27 October at Vale School featuring the Brighton Big Band and the Rock Choir was a sell-out enjoyed by all. The Band and Choir performing together for the first time. Thanks to everyone who came along and supported this important fundraiser for FVRA. When all the ins and outs are counted we are hoping to have raised some £1,000 towards our community and environment work. October’s Artisan Market was a battle against the weather but some 200 people braved the elements, and a good selection of stallholders were present. Some great Halloween costumes too! FVRA’s stall featured free tasting of rare and local apple varieties, in advance of planting of the new Community Orchard (date to be confirmed by the Borough Council). We look forward to continuing the popular markets next year - last Sunday in each month, Lime Tree Surgery Car Park, 9.30 am to around 1.30pm. Wishing all our supporters and all of Findon Valley an enjoyable and peaceful Christmas and New Year. www.fvra.org.uk
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Horrible Christmas! Hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas
When you think of the festive season, many things usually come to mind - family, joy, goodwill, presents… but how about Oliver Cromwell (fact)? Or Henry VIII (fact)? A Horrible Histories take on Christmas means only one thing – something Horrible, for both kids and parents alike to love. Whilst the audience will be treated to sing-a-longs and a bit of ‘behind you’, do not expect the usual Christmas panto. From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats. Join a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas as
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