January 2011
Findon - High Salvington - Clapham - Patching Local news and events through the door to over 6,000 homes in this area every month
New Year New You Ideas to help you improve your health, wealth and home plus look great too!
What’s On
Local events this month
Winter Gardening Tasks, tips, weather outlook & more
Style
WIN a Style Makeover!
Plus Local Walks, Travel, Fashion, Recipe, Prize Crossword Charity, Business Directory, Offers from Local Businesses
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So, a brand new year arrives! Do you feel full of vim and ready to face 2011? If not, a “Style Makeover” could be just what you need. See page 22 for your chance to win one in our January competition. You may also be inspired by our New Year, New You feature with ideas to improve your health, wealth and home, see page 14. Gardening is a great form of exercise and Phocas has some tasks to keep you warm outside, see page 25. Meanwhile, if you are already weary of new year resolutions, here are some amusing quotations to pass on to all those self-satisfied giver-uppers!
He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; He who makes one is a fool. F.M. Knowles I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's. Henry Moore One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things. John Burroughs May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions. Joey Adams New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time. James Agate A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. Author Unknown Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty. John Selden All the best for 2011,
Kristina
What’s On locally
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Local Walks
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Past times in Findon with Valerie Martin
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New Year, New You
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Warming winter recipe
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Win a Style Makeover!
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Phocas the Gardener
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Prize Crossword
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Business Directory - Find local trades & services
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What’s On
What’s On - January 2011
This guide covers a range of free and paid-for events across our region. If you are organising something which you would like to publicise in a future issue or on our website please enter the full details on to our website at www.sussexlocal.net/whats_on.htm. It is free of charge to list a local club, society, not-for-profit or charity event in Sussex Local Magazine or on our website and £20 + VAT for commercial listings to appear in all four editions - circ. of 21,000 homes (or free with a display advertisement). ****Please add February events to website by 5th Jan.****
Bingo
Music / Singing
13 Jan 7:30 pm Charity Bingo Regular bingo evening held on the second Thursday of every month. Great prizes, raffle, refreshments and fun for everyone. At Storrington Village Hall, 59 West Street, Storrington RH20 4DZ 50p 08452 410 956 Jan Stephens marketing@maryhowtrust.org
25 Jan 7:30 pm Male Voice Choir Open Evening A come and see come and sing evening offering an opportunity to meet and consider joining a bunch of the men who form the Sussex Gruffs MVC. We sing for fun, raise money for charities and enjoy a good sing (rehearsal and training) every Tuesday evening. Rehearsal Venue All Saints Church, Cissbury Road, Findon Valley BN13 2PX Free. Contact Peter Ramsey on 01903 831165 or : ramsey917@btinternet.com
Wildlife 15 Jan 06:45am Dawn of the Ducks Join us for an early start and experience the reserve as the sun rises and the brooks come alive with the sight and sounds of the hundreds of ducks, geese and swans that spend the winter here. Your early morning efforts will be rewarded with a delicious cooked breakfast Booking essential £20 / £15 RSPB members at RSPB Pulborough Brooks Wiggonholt, Pulborough 01798 875851
29 Jan 7:30 pm Concert Chanctonbury Chorus sing Bach Magnificat and Mozart Requiem St Andrew and St Cuthman Church, Church Street, Steyning BN44 3YB £12.00 Contact Elizabeth Shepley 01273 452069 eliz.abeth@metronet.co.uk
Family Entertainment 22, 29 & 30 Jan 2:30 & 6:30pm The Pied Piper Of Hamelin Matinee performances 22nd, 29th and 30th January at 2.30pm. Evening performances 22nd and 29th January at 6.30pm Drinks and snacks available Ashington Community Centre Contact Jose 01903 892248 jose@joffharrison.plus.com or Georgina 01798 831945 flitney_feathers@yahoo.co.uk
Markets 8 Jan 9am Shoreham Market East Street 9-1pm 01273 263152 15 Jan 9am Arundel Farmers’ Market Fresh and locally sourced seasonal goods. Market Square, Town Quay, Jubilee Gardens 01798 865804 or www.arundel.org.uk 19 Jan 9am Billingshurst Market Jengers Mead Range of produce available from 9-1pm contact 07734 397890 22 Jan 9am Worthing Market South Street East 9am - 2pm contact 01903 203252 27 Jan 8:45am Slindon Village Farmers’ Market Coronation Hall, Reynolds Lane, Slindon BN18 0QU 8.45 to 12.30.
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through the door Courses 10 Jan 12:00 am Amberley Learning Centre Learning centre based in Amberley Village Hall offering tuition on Monday and Tuesday in core subjects for ages 10+. We are a non profit organisation. Contact Cathy Briggs 01798 831897 12 Jan 10:30 am Developing Digital Photos Follow on from Elements Stage 1 the course is over four Wednesday sessions. We will look at how the canvas area can be utilised create panorama pictures, explore tools and techniques for restoring old photographs and more of the tools and filters available in Elements. At the Open Learning Centre, Lodge Hill, Watersfield Near Pulborough RH20 1LZ £55 / £50 for members Carol Holly 01798 831411 openlearning@lodgehill.org.uk 18 Jan 7:30 pm The Transformation of China 10 week course at Billingshurst Village Hall, Roman Way, RH14 9QW £75.00 Pat Gallani 01403 782289 19 Jan 2:00 pm Introduction to Modern Art 10 week course exploring modern art through the work of major modern artists. Tutor - John Perrin at St Mary Room, East Street, Billingshurst RH14 9PY £75.00 Pat Gallani 01403 782289
Dance
Theatre Continued
21 Jan 7.45pm Dance Tuition in: Latin American and Ballroom Dancing ‘Learn To Dance’. Come and join us in a fun and friendly atmosphere with teachers who have over 20 years dancing experience. Only £3.50 per person for a 2 hour dance session at our ‘on-going' Beginner Adult Group Class’ EVERY Friday. Doors open: 7.45pm for an 8pm start at the Storrington Leisure Centre. 1 hour group tuition and 1 hour general dancing to practice the steps. New members always welcome
20 Jan 8:00 pm Play - Large Print Trash Find your borrowers card to join Jenny a full-blooded librarian playing family court judges and illiterate lovers to find honour and realistic literary heroes in a world gone large-print trash-romance mad. Dubious sanity and uncertain identity intertwine with wit, humour, rage and love. (NB Strong Language) Red Room at The Victoria Institute 10 Tarrant Street, Arundel BN18 9DG £7 Members / £8 Non Members mail@jonathanbrown.co.uk 07787 056272 team@thevictoriainstitute.org 26 Jan 6.30 pm Alice in Wonderland by Neil Duffield Join Oxfordshire Theatre Company, as the inquisitive Alice leads you down the rabbit hole into a mysterious world of the imagination. Discover curious creatures, puzzling people and unravel marvellous mathematical mysteries on Alice’s quest to find out who really stole the Queen of Hearts jam tarts! In a world where nothing is quite as it seems, but everything is just as it is, you never know who’ll pop up next on this trip to Wonderland! Adult £8 Conc £6, 01444 455440 Clair Hall West Sussex RH16 3DN
Horse Racing 7 & 28 Jan 1pm Jump Racing Beat the January blues and join us for an exciting afternoon of jump racing at Fontwell Park 01243 543 335 www.fontwellpark.co.uk
Theatre 17 Jan - 22nd Jan 7:45 pm A Chorus of Disapproval Set in the rehearsal space of a thirdrate amateur operatic society Alan Ayckbourn’s wit and sharp observation of character shine through as he skilfully draws parallels between John Gay The Beggar Opera and the day to day activities of the society who are performing it. Priory Playhouse London Road Arundel BN18 9AN £8 members / £10 non members Box Office 01903 889645
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What’s On Computers
Clubs & Societies
Children
04 Jan 7:30 pm Pulborough Computer Club Talk and Q&A session. Refreshments included at Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £1.00 Pat Beard impcottage@talktalk.net
04 Jan 9:30 am Meet Friends at Pulborough Village Hall Pop into Pulborough Village Hall every Tuesday morning for tea, coffee and an opportunity to meet new friends. Transport is available. Pulborough Village Hall 01798 872540 05 Jan 7:00 pm Bridge Club Come and join us every Wednesday evening for a game of bridge. East Worthing Community Centre Diana 01903 263862 25 Jan 2:15 pm Walberton DFAS Monthly Arts Lecture - Paris A City in the Making by Thirza Vallois. At Yapton and Ford Village Hall, Main Road, Yapton BN18 0ET Free for members / £5 Guests. Contact Mrs Christine Brocklebank 01903 883876 thebrocklebanks@btinternet.com or Mrs P McChesney, Chairman 01243 553047
22 Jan 11am Woodcraft Skills Day Develop a range of woodcraft skills on this one-day course for parents or carers with a child aged 10 and above. Activities include fire lighting and using tools to make items from greenwood. Please bring lunch and robust outdoor clothing recommended. Woods Mill, Henfield. 11am-3pm Booking essential tel: 01273 497561
18 Jan 7:30 pm Pulborough Computer Club Genealogy - how to use your computer and online resources to reveal your family history. Refreshments included. At Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £1.00 Email Pat Beard at impcottage@talktalk.net
Tai Chi 10 Jan 9:00 am Tai Chi Fortnightly on Monday at Pulborough Village Hall. £28 for 7 lessons Contact Jean Seagrim on 01798 872540
29th Jan 2-4 pm Arundel Scouts Taster Event. Activities for boys and girls aged 6 to 10 years. Drop in and find out about Scouting. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Opportunities for adult volunteers to work directly with young people or in a support role. At the Scout Hall, Green Lane Close, Arundel. Contact Mark Guy call: 07500 963 363 or crdo@westsussexscouts.org.uk
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Outdoor
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1 Jan 12 noon Sompting Village Morris Dancers A New Year's Day tradition as Sompting Village Morris Dancers perform at noon at The Richard Cobden pub to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
4 Jan 10am A National Trust Event. Looking to start the New Year in a healthy way? Take the Nymans exercise trail around the garden all month, ask about our walks in the woods, and take part in a light 30 minute personal training taster session in the garden from Sussex Boot Camps at 11am every Tue and Thursday during January. Booking Not Needed. 10:00 to 18:00 Nymans, Nr Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
18 Jan 6pm Storrington Village Networking A friendly group of local businesses meeting once a month at the White Horse Hotel in Storrington. A free event where you can promote your business and make new contacts. Open to all businesses from Storrington and the surrounding area. Contact 01903 868474 or email info@sussexlocal.net to book a place or see www.villagenetworking.biz for more information
5 Jan 8pm Sompting Village Morris Dancers will be celebrating our traditional torchlit Processional WASSAIL with all the usual colour, music and general razmataz in Tarring village. Bring rattles and noisy instruments and help us frighten off naughty bad spirits. For more details visit our website at www.s-vm.moonfruit.com Tarring High Street, Near Worthing
17 Jan 1pm Tree Planting Help us plant trees at Glebelands recreation ground to create a new copse area. The mixture of native trees will add interest and create a wildlife haven. 1-3pm By the pavilion Rife Way, Ferring This project is free but please contact us if you are planning to come. Katy Roberts 02380 769 719 katy.roberts@btcv.org.uk
31 Jan 5pm Arun Business Partnership A networking event and ‘jolly’ at the Fish Factory 5 East Street, Littlehampton BN17 6AU. 5-7pm. It's free, no need to book, just bring along plenty of business cards, meet lots of people and have a giggle. Email miriam.nicholls@arun.gov.uk if you would like to come along.
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Let’s talk Chimneys... So, following on from Santa’s annual visit, let‘s talk chimneys! I think it’s fair to say that until the 1960’s most properties were constructed with chimney stacks, and central heating systems were not common in your average home. Space and water heating was typically provided by the ‘ideal’ solid fuel stove in the kitchen. I remember it well from my youth! There were open fires in the other principal rooms, draughty windows where the glass froze on the inside in the winter and usually no insulation in the roof voids. Let’s describe what Santa sees on his journey over the roof tops to a typical 1930’s style property……. The clay chimney pots are set into cement flaunchings and over sailing brickwork. He carefully negotiates around the TV arial. He may notice that the chimney stack is usually higher than the surrounding roof structure and its height does not exceed four and a half times its width to ensure stability. He enters the chimney and commences his downward journey. He passes at least one, and possibly two damp proof courses to prevent water entering the roof voids. If there is more than one flue within the chimney he may notice that it is not straight. There will be a
bend of between 45 and 60 degrees, and he will struggle with his sack of goodies. The fireback at ground level may be made of either concrete or fireclay behind which there will be vermiculite filling to radiate heat. If Santa is really observant, he may also notice that it is caulked with asbestos rope where it abuts the fire surround. Santa tumbles in to the hearth noting that there is no combustible material within 500 mm of the fire basket. Good old Santa… he has made it for another year! He drops his sack, grabs a mince pie, knocks back a couple of Sherries and quietly tip-toes to the front door….. after all who wants to climb back up to the roof via a dirty old chimney on Christmas Eve? A very Happy New Year to you all……Chris Ennis
Chris Ennis FRICS Chartered Surveyor telephone: 01903 261217 or email: surveyor1@talktalk.net
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Walking in the glorious Sussex countryside is a hugely enjoyable experience and an excellent way of keeping fit. You don’t need any special equipment and it’s completely free! The walks listed are part of the larger programme of walks offered by Horsham District Council, for further details please contact Jill Shuker on 01403 215269. All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - all you have to do is turn up at the stated time and enjoy yourself. Please do check with the organiser for any changes. Level 1 = Suitable for all even the very unfit and people with limited stamina. No stiles on level 1 walks. Level 2 = Moderate walking speed, expect stiles and inclines on the route. Level 3 = Fast steady pace. The route could involve steep inclines, stiles and rutted terrain.
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Kithurst South Circular 3 miles meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Hurston Place 4.8 miles meet at Glebe Surgery car park Storrington North Heath, Horsham 2 miles Sussex Barn car park off North Heath Lane. Billingshurst 1.5 miles meet at Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane. Thakeham Circular 3 miles meet at Thakeham Church car park. North Stoke 7.4 miles meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Pulborough Brooks 5 miles meet at the RSPB Reserve. Oddfellows Arms, Pulborough 8 miles 2 x 4 mile walks from the Oddfellows Arms St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2 miles St Mary’s Church, The Causeway, Horsham Parham Glider Field 3.6 miles meet at Glebe Surgery car park, Storrington Chanctonbury Ring 3 miles meet at Washington South Downs Way. Health Centre, Steyning 2 miles meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane Rudgwick to Baynards 5 ¾ miles Car park opposite the Kings Head(TQ091343). Wepham Down 6.5 miles meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Warnham Nature Reserve 1 – 2 miles meet at the Nature Reserve. Sandgate Park & Sullington 3.6 miles meet at Glebe Surgery car park Storrington The Burgh 4.5 miles meet at Kithurst Hill car park. Conservatory Café, Horsham 3.25 miles bandstand in Horsham Park. Serpents Trail, Fittleworth 10 miles No. 1 bus from Pulborough at 9:55am. West Chiltington 4 - 5 miles car park by West Chiltington Village Hall. Ditchling Beacon 5.5 miles clayton Windmills car park, off the A273. Southwater 2.5 miles park in the Cripplegate Lane car park. Itchingfield 3.5 miles Park outside the primary school (RH13 0NT). Sullington Church 3.3 miles Glebe Surgery car park Storrington . Lee Farm 5.2 miles meet at Kithurst Hill car park. West Chiltington 5 miles meet at West Chiltington recreation ground.
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Raise your heart rate and your spirits too! After the celebrations of New Year’s Eve are over, it’s that time of year when many of us think about our diet and exercise habits. Many people are so daunted by the thought of joining a gym that it puts them off the whole idea of exercise altogether. But exercising, which we all know is crucial to good health, is not all about gyms and classes. There are many simple exercises you can do in the comfort of your own lounge or garden. So to get your circulation going, increase your energy levels and give you the feel good factor of moving your body and working up a sweat, here is a 25 minute exercise plan kindly supplied by fitness expert and personal trainer Susie Viner (right in photo). Warm up – March on the spot for 1-2 mins slowly swinging the arms. Still marching punch the arms forwards clenching the fists. Set feet facing forward between hip and shoulder width apart then slowly go down into a half ‘Squat’ position and push back up to upright (keep a slight bend in the knees), repeat 5 times then increase the depth of the ‘Squat’ and repeat a further 5 times. March on the spot or increase pace to a jog for another minute. Have a drink of water then move on to: 1 – Squats Standing with feet around hip width and toes slightly turned out. Without leaning forwards lower yourself in to the ‘Squat’ position, pushing your bottom back as if to sit on a chair. Keep chest lifted and stomach pulled in. Slowly rise back up push through your heels. Repeat for 40 seconds. 2 – Push ups. Start on hands and knees, taking hands out wide in line with your chest. Either stay on your knees or come up on to your toes making sure back is straight and stomach pulled in. Lower chest down as far as you can keeping elbows wide then push back up to the starting position. Repeat for 40 seconds. 3 – Front Plank. Lie on the floor, place forearms on the floor close to your body with elbows in line with shoulders. Either come up on to your knees or challenge yourself with the slightly harder option of coming up onto your toes. The main objective with the ‘Plank’ is to keep your head in line with your back and hips and keep the back as straight as possible. Hold this position for 20 seconds. Try to concentrate on breathing as you hold the position and try not to hold your breath! 4 – Mountain climbers. Start in ‘Push Up’ position with arms straight and hands flat on the floor. Keep your back straight and stomach pulled in. Bring one foot at a time up towards the heel of your hand
then push in back to the start position and repeat on the other side. Once you’ve got the hang of it increase the speed! Continue for 40 seconds 5 – Reverse Lunges Standing with feet hip width apart, take a big step back with one leg, toes of that foot on the floor. Maintain your balance and slowly drop the back knee down towards the floor. Push back up and return leg to the start position then repeat on the other side. Keep back straight, stomach pulled in, knees in line with your toes and weight distributed evenly through your feet. Repeat for 40 seconds. 6 – Back bridge. Lie on the floor with feet flat on the floor and arms by your side, palms facing up. Lift your bottom off the floor driving your hips upwards and hold. Concentrate on your breathing and draw your stomach muscles in. Hold for 30 seconds 7 – Star jumps. Good old Star Jumps raise the heart rate and help with co-ordination. Start with feet hip width apart, then jump both feet out wide bring your arms out to the side as you jump, return to the start position and repeat for 40 seconds. Repeat from the Squats once more and then finish with a march on the spot with shoulder rotation and stretch out the major muscles. Take care with any exercises you are not familiar with and go at your own pace. Have fun and drink plenty of water during and after exercise.
Susie Viner is a fully qualified personal trainer and massage therapist specialising in weight loss, toning and corrective exercise plus new Kettlebell training. Personal training from £25. Call 07803 041 356 or email susieviner@yahoo.co.uk
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18 New Year - New Money
Shed some light on your finances in 2011 The New Year is always a great time to take stock of things with a view to making a fresh start. After the outlay of Christmas, financial matters will be high on the list for many people and following the economic difficulties of the last couple of years, revisiting and assessing your financial priorities is perhaps even more important than ever. Top Tips 1. Spend a little time working out your likely budget for the next 12 months. Will your income exceed likely expenses? 2. What does your personal balance sheet look like? What assets/debts do you have? 3. Review any investments you have. Are they working hard for you? 4. R e v i e w your personal insurance arrangements? If something happened to you tomorrow, would your family be able to cope financially? 5. What are your plans for retirement? Have you reviewed your pension plans recently? Will you have enough income in retirement? 6. Review your Will and any Powers of Attorney to ensure they still satisfy your needs. 7. Ensure you are using all available tax reliefs
and allowances. 8. If any of the above points give cause for concern, consider talking them through with an independent expert. Everybody’s financial priorities are different but all can benefit from an impartial assessment showing which parts of your finances are strong and which require development. See our special offer for Sussex Local readers and save £50.
Andy McQueen, APFS is the Principal of Personal Financial Designs, an independent financial adviser based in Worthing, tel: 01903 233205 authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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ravelling by executive 32 seat dining coach designed for maximum comfort you will set off early for the Channel Tunnel. Starting the day with Bucks Fizz and delicious, flaky Danish pastries as the coach makes its way to Dover. Coffee and biscuits will be served on the train as you speed through the tunnel. Then, once in France there is a twenty five minute journey to St Etienne-au-Mont (just past Boulogne) where the restaurant, Hostellerie de la Riviere is located.
pretty riverside hotel The pretty riverside hotel is just outside Boulognesur-mer and is typically French with an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. Lunch is served in the delightful wood-panelled dining room and you can expect excellent service, attentive yet friendly. The menu and wines for the lunch will be chosen by the Owner/Chef Dominique Martin who took over the running of the restaurant from his father ten years ago. A Champagne aperitif and mouthwatering “amuse-bouche” will start off a truly sumptuous four course meal accompanied by fine wines chosen to compliment each dish. Chef Dominique creates heavenly dishes with each exquisitely presented course combining harmonious flavours and contrasting textures.
a truly sumptuous four course meal accompanied by fine wines After a leisurely lunch there will be time for shopping at the hypermarket in Calais or a visit to Boulogne Sur Mer before heading back to the Channel tunnel.
‘culinary extravaganza’ If you can find room, a paté and cheese ‘snack’ with crusty French bread and wine will be served on the return journey. Arrival back home will be at around 9pm after a thoroughly enjoyable ‘culinary extravaganza’ of a day! To be in with a chance of winning this prize simple complete and return the coupon opposite to us before 31st January 2011.
Travel Competition
Win a Trip for 2
Sussex Local and European Travelplan are offering you the chance to win 2 places on the European Travelplan gourmet lunch trip to France on Thursday 24th February 2011. The prize includes: • Return travel on European Travelplan’s 32– seat executive diner coach. • 4/5 course lunch and wine • Hypermarket visit / visit to Boulogne • Drinks and snacks on the coach To enter, simply answer the question below and send with the coupon to: Travelplan Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH. or email answer and your details to: france@sussexlocal.net The winner will be the first correct entry drawn after 31/01/11
Near to which French port is the Hostellerie de la Riviere located? Q.
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Ingredients • • • • • • • •
Bread Pudding A tried, tested and tasty recipe for using up stale
8 ozs stale bread bread. Serve hot or cold with custard. 2 ozs suet by Sue & Steve Flemwell 2 ozs sugar 1 egg 6 ozs mixed dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, currants) 1 teaspoon mixed spice pinch of nutmeg milk to mix
Method • • • • • • •
Break bread into small pieces and soak in cold water Strain and squeeze bread out as dry as possible Place in mixing bowl and break up with a fork Add dried fruit, suet, sugar and mixed spice Beat egg and add to mix plus enough milk to allow the mixture to drop easily from a spoon Place in a greased, shallow tin. Bake for one hour at gas mark 4 or 180c When cooked turn out on to a hot dish and sprinkle with sugar
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• Professional domestic cleaning services • Personal service • Full range of services provided • One-off specials • Spring cleans (all year!) • Weekly / bi-weekly complete house cleans • Discounts for senior citizens • No job too small
Call Val at Valley Home Cleaning Services
01903 830 733 or 07919 665250 www.ovencleaningking.co.uk
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New Year 2011 “10 Years Younger” Style Makeover Competition. Sussex Local, in association with Style Me Confident and The Beauty Lounge Findon, is running a New Year Style Makeover competition to help one lucky reader look and feel ’10 years younger’ in 2011.
How often have you wanted to look and feel 10 years younger? Would you like to feel more confident in your clothes? Do you want to look up to date but still appropriate for your age? The truth is that it doesn’t matter what size, shape, age you are because everyone can look and feel fantastic when they wear clothes in the best colours, styles and fabrics for them
Experience a Style makeover with Gay Richardson, our very own “Gok”. Enter our competition and you can experience a Style makeover with Gay Richardson, our very own “Gok”. This includes a full two hour colour and body shape consultation and analysis plus a personalised shopping trip with Gay Richardson www.stylemeconfident.co.uk (please note that clothes are not part of the prize). You will also receive a hair restyle courtesy of The Beauty Lounge in Findon as well as a make-up lesson with eyebrow shape and other beauty hints from the experts at The Beauty Lounge (www.beautyloungefindon.co.uk). If you would like to enter, please write to us to say why you deserve to win the style makeover. It is free to enter, simply complete the coupon and return it to us at; Style Makeover 2011, Sussex Local PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or email full details to style@sussexlocal.net Please include a recent full length photograph of yourself. If you need extra space to tell us why you think you deserve to win then please include details on a separate sheet of paper. No more than 150 words please. Good luck! The winner of this competition will be featured in the Sussex Local April 2011 issue. Terms and conditions Closing date is 31/01/ 2011, prize must be taken by 28/02/2011 and winner must be willing to be photographed and comment on their make–over experience for the April edition of Sussex Local.
Style Makeover Competition January 2011 To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply tell us why you think you deserve to win in 150 words or less. Please complete the coupon below and send with a recent full length photograph of yourself to: Style Makeover 2011, Sussex Local, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email: style@sussexlocal.net The winner will be chosen after the closing date of 31/01/11. Prize must be taken in February 2011. The winner must be willing to be photographed and comment on their make–over experience for the April edition of Sussex Local (press date 7/3/2011).
I deserve to win the Makeover because...
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Available now at The Beauty Lounge Findon Village. For more information, or to book your free consultation, call Karen on 08455 194 566 or visit www.tech4beauty.co.uk
30%
off all treatments booked in January
Cut me out & keep me!
Due to marketing cutbacks, the Bowen Clinic details as shown overleaf, will not be appearing for 6 months.
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Aches, Pains, Migraine, Hay fever? The Bowen Clinic Findon Valley: Wed 2-8.30pm Goring: Thu 2-7.30pm
ÂŁ18
per session www.bter.org
40 High Street Findon, West Sussex
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ASHWOOD TREE SURGERY • All
Aspects of Tree Surgery • Stump Removal • Hedge Trimming & Fencing • Garden Maintenance • NPTC Qualified • £2m Public Liability Insurance • Competitive Rates • Free Estimates and Advice • Covering all of West Sussex 24 HOUR SERVICE
Mob: Tel:
07714 165 171 01903 723 710
R. LANCELEY & SON
PLUMBING & HEATING Plumbing Maintenance Complete Bathroom projects • Central Heating & Boilers replaced • •
Est. 1955
01903 872 023 07970 963 526
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Providing Nursing Care for the Elderly
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estling in High Salvington with magnificent views of the south Downs, Country Lodge offers comfortable and homely accommodation for 23 residents. Bedrooms are equipped with a nurse call system, telephone, television and a fully profiling specialist bed. Our experienced cooks provide excellent, varied menus using quality, fresh ingredients and the friendly atmosphere is enhanced by many regular activities including arts and crafts, games, music and a weekly gentle exercise class. During the summer our spacious garden with its lovely views is well-used and much appreciated by the residents. Dedicated staff are trained to the highest standards and provide the very best levels of care and companionship. Country Lodge is a ‘home’ with nursing care. For information, availability and to arrange a visit please contact our Manager Mrs Deborah Spokes on:
01903 830600
Cote Street High Salvington Worthing BN13 3EX www.countrylodgenursing.co.uk enquiries@countrylodgenursing.co.uk Member of The Registered Nursing Home Association and West Sussex Forum
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PRIZE CROSSWORD
Win a £10 Marks and Spencer voucher
Findon January 2011
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Rough path (5) Penalty cricket run (3) Simple card game (5) Sixties washing powder (3) Exposé website (9) Hotel employee (5) Indian social category (5) Political party (3,6) Astern (3) Measurements (5) Night bird (3) Finished (5)
Down Solution for November 2010 is shown on left. Val Blaydes from Worthing wins a £10 M&S voucher. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who entered.
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West Sussex A Road (3,5,3) Acknowledge (4) Far Eastern volcano (8) Local regulations (6) Greatly annoyed (11) Stick and ball game (8) Legal (6) South African currency (4)
To enter, please send your crossword answers and the coupon to: Sussex Local Crossword, PO Box 2237 Pulborough, RH20 9AH or scan and email to crosswords@sussexlocal.net. The first correct entry drawn after 31st January 2011 wins the prize. Good luck! FIN 0111
£10
Name: Full address: Postcode: email:
Win a £10 Marks & Spencer voucher kindly supplied by
Phone number:
The Martlet Partnership LLP Your local Chartered Accountants in Arundel & Worthing
Mobile: Sussex Local and Martlet Partnership wish to keep in touch with occasional information and offers. We will never share your details with third parties. Please tick here if you do not wish to receive such information
01903 871166
mac@macaccounts.co.uk
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Antiques Traditional French Polishing
01903 236377 07743 528139
Antique Preservation
R.J Maslin
Restoration
‘THE FORGE’ 81 HIGH STREET WORTHING BN11 1DN
Repairs
Sussex Coin Company
Carpentry
Electricians
SPACECRAFT
C & C Electrical Services Ltd
FITTED FURNITURE & CARPENTRY Contact Stefan Bugden
07977 161 380 01903 891 742
stefanbugden@gmail.com
NW Bathrooms & Plumbing All domestic plumbing & maintenance Full bathroom installations including tiling No call out charge & free estimates Call Nick on:
07929 627 541 01903 263 988
Bookkeeping Need Help sorting that bag of receipts? Bookkeeping and accounts for small to medium businesses. Competitive rates. Please call Julia for further details 01903 873201 or 07757 508497
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Qualified
01903 700938 • ‘Part P’ & Fully insured M: 07703 • Large or small jobs 253808 Any work considered
T:
www.c-and-c-electrical.co.uk
Cleaning Services
WANTED TO BUY - coins, banknotes, medals, military items & war souvenirs, gold & silver. Open: Mon 9.30-3.30 Tue & Fri 10-1 & 2.15-4.30 & Home visits. 20 New Broadway Tarring Road Worthing 232080 / 07765 700508 sussexcoins@aol.com
Bathrooms & Plumbing
Colin Mayo
Specialising in Domestic & Light Commercial Installations NAPIT Part P Approved Domestic Installer 01903 260467 / 07977 658951
01903 782825 Clothes Alterations/Repairs
A STITCH IN TIME Minor repairs and alterations • Free local collection
and delivery
ELECTRICIAN PART P - NAPIT Certified
• All electrical work & rewiring • Inspection, testing & fault finding • Free estimates - fully insured
www.legrovepropertyandelectrical.com
• Reasonable rates • Curtains
01903 715 827 / 07889 11 77 19
Kathie Goodwin-Stevens
01903 620 268 07735 384 062
www.elsonelectrical.co.uk
18 Whylands Crescent Durrington, Worthing
Fencing
Dog Grooming • Styled to your choice • Han d Stripping • Clip ping • Bath ing • Fully Insured
e-mail jjhbookkeeping@btinternet.com www.jjhbook-keepingservices.co.uk
Drainage
Financial Advice R F FINANCIAL SERVICES
Drains, Toilets, Sinks & Sewers unblocked CCTV Surveys / Excavation & Repairs / Root cutting No call out charge 24 hour service - 7 days a week ‘We clear out your drains, not your pockets’
Tel: 01903 892627
comprehensive affordable accounting service with no hidden extras
Roger Foregard Sole Practitioner
tel: 01903-751913 fax: 01903-750518 mobile: 07850 - 043944 rjforegard@supanet.com www.rffinancialservices.webs.com
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M. LINDFIELD LPG and Natural Gas Qualified
Gas Heating Plumbing
Boiler Install, Service and Repairs Fires and Surrounds All plumbing undertaken
Fitness / Personal Training
Locksmiths
Sports Massage Therapy & Personal Training
520049
Property Services
MASTER LOCKSMITH
Specialising in Weight Loss, Toning and Corrective Exercise. Massage Treatments available at the Beauty Lounge, Findon Village. Home Visits available by appointment.
& Security Consultant
BRYAN DAWSON
Friendly Service from a Family Firm Free Estimates - Contact Robert
01903 695 674 07845 164 657
* Wallpapering * General Repairs and Maintenance * Free Quotations * References Available * All interior/exterior work considered
call 07803 041 356 Susie Viner susieviner@yahoo.co.uk
Pest Control
Foot Health Lindy Hinsley S.A.C Dip FHPT S.A.C Dip FHPP
Foot Health Practitioner 73 Ripley Road Worthing BN11 5NH
01903 600 662
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Tree Lopping Stump Grinding Hedge Pruning Turfing Call Walter on Fencing 01903 217 994 Slabbing
Free Quotes - Insured
Insects, Rodents, Birds 01903 247775
07718 355716
£10 a month plus VAT
Jewellers & Repairers
Alexander Jewellers Repairs, Gifts & Valuations Findon 01903 872745
PAINTING AND DECORATING
info@hjpestcontrol.co.uk www.hjpestcontrol.co.uk
Plumbing & Heating → → → → →
No call out charge No VAT Fully Insured Free Quotations Trading standards approved
25 years experience Qualified Excellent references
07917 341535
www.love-your-home.org
The Handyman Guy
Taking Pride ...................................................
anything in and around the house Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tiling, Painting, Decorating, Jet Washing etc ...................................................
Call Craig 0800 840 6211
0 773 332 4 9 4 1
www.theh an dyman guy.co.uk
07748 175 546
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Harry Jackson Pest Control
Gardeners
Primrose Landscaping
SALVINGTON
PDQ PLUMBING & HEATING • • • •
Small, Local Company Including Female Plumbers Gas & Oil Heating Installations Landlords Certificates Serving
C7020
07906 588 839 07795 096 767
R.H Property Development & Maintenance
All your building requirements in one company Fully insured with 25 years of customer service
Tel 0796 900 8536 www.rhpropertydevelopment.co.uk hayward5@live.co.uk
pdqpipework@btconnect.com
MILLS PROPERTY SERVICES • • •
Interior & exterior decorating to a high standard Free estimates & advice Fully insured
Call John for quote:
01903 776956 07783 386865
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Tree Surgery
Painting & Decorat-
KEVIN L. JONES
TREE SURGERY
Friendly Helpful, Reliable Service, Free Estimates & Advice Phone Ian: Mobile:
01903 873137 07845 973338
BUILDER & HANDYMAN
All aspects of tree surgery & hedge cutting. Fully Qualified & Insured.
01798 813550 / 07968 858087 Your advertisement here for
£10 a month
Highly regarded by many customers Door hanging, carpentry, painting, decorating, tiling, paths, patios, walls, gates, low - level guttering etc
plus VAT
Reasonable rates, free quotations
SUSSEX TREES & HEDGES
Ronald York 01903 268 711
For all aspects of Tree Surgery
• C o m p l e te Removal
• S t u mp G r i nd i ng • P r u n i ng • H e d ge T r i m m i n g
Roofing
• C r o w n R ed u ct i o n • D e a d Wo od i ng • G a r de n C le a r an c e • F u l l y Q ua l i f i ed • Fully Insured
Garry Miller 07786 447 554
STEVE CHISWELL
sussextrees and hedges@hotmail.co.uk
Roofing & Building
New roofs, Chimney repairs, re-pointing, UPVC fascias/guttering, Flat roofing, Leadwork. Est. 30 years
01903 872365 07801 295889
C & M ROOFING
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All types of roofing repairs Roofing repa irs Moss cleaning Flat roof re pairs
• • • • •
Tree Felling Stump Removal Dead wooding Thinning Reducing and reshaping • Hedge Trimming
01903 680 018 07815 633 286
Free estimates & Quotations Commercial & Domestic Fully Insured
South Coast Tree Care
Window Cleaning
01903 218 631 9 - 5 weekdays
B Baker
07860 202 573 Anytime
YOUNGER ROOFING • • • • • • • •
Flat Roofs Slating /Tiling GRP (fibreglass) UPVC Soffits Fascias Guttering Lead work Free estimates
21
years experience
No VAT
01903 713 423 07984 884 642
y ou n g er. ro o fi n g@ t al k 2 1. c o m
Traditional Style Window Cleaning
Regular scheduled cleans Est. 2004 or just a one off 01273 452064 Also specialist in Pressure Washing 07817 405466
Windows
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Alternative Therapy Sussex Energy Therapy 17 The Bowen Clinic 47 Beauty Therapy Lipastyle 23 Meditech Clinic Littlehampton 17 Blinds Direct Blinds 14 Business Networking Worthing Business Circle 18 Business Opportunity Elysian Home Parties 21 Car Sales and Service Ashington Automobile Co 11 Car Servicing Keen & Betts 32 LMC Auto Services 6 Carpets Regency Carpets 2 Cleaners Valley Home Cleaning Services 21 Computer Services The Laptop Workshop 13 Dentures Denture Shop 17 Dry Cleaners Quality Kwik Dry Cleaners 21 Fitness Equipment Hire Fitness 7 Free Range Eggs Nanny Sue's Best Eggs 4 Furniture Restorers Barcombe Wood Finish Ltd 14 Grave Care GCF Graves 8 Health and Fitness Susie Viner Personal Trainer 16 Way Into Health 17 Heating and Boiler Engineers B G Boiler Svces 11 Home Entertainment Bowers & Wilkins 20
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