October 2016
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Findon - High Salvington - Salvington - Clapham - Patching
Local news and events through the door to 6,000 homes in this area every month
JUST DIFFERENT Changing attitudes towards disability
LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL HISTORY Findon’s windmill
WHAT’S ON October events
Charity & Community updates & information
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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Local News Local Groups, Local Charities, Local Business Directory
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Cover Photo Patching harvest kindly supplied by Sheila Mills
Welcome... The disabled athletes competing in the Paralympic games in Rio recently have amazed the world with their incredible sporting achievements. Walberton based charity ‘Just Different’ aims to further spread the word that disabled people are just as capable as the able-bodied given the right equipment and support. Read our profile on this inspiring charity on page 24. Our recipe this month is for Spaghetti with Clams. These sweet and tender tiny shellfish are in season during the autumn enjoy! See page 32. Valerie Martin tells us about Findon’s longlost windmill and its probable location, see page 38. Our gardening article this month is an amazingly informative piece on bulbs. Now is the time to plant them for a riot of colour next Spring. There’s also the main gardening tasks for October, let’s hope the weather stays mild - see page 35. Our regular community updates and other charity news starts on page 20 and our popular local walks feature can be seen on page 18. All the walks publicised are free to join and are guided by experienced leaders. Finally there’s plenty going on locally including events for children over the half term break at the end of the month. Our What’s On guide starts on page 4. Thanks for reading,
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November Deadlines Bookings, editorial - 1st October Finished artwork, events - 7th October
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What’s On - Oct ’16 To publicise your event in Sussex Local please enter the details on to our website at www sussexlocal.net/whats_on.htm We regret that we cannot accept submissions by email. All website listings are free of charge. Magazine listings appear in all four Sussex Local editions to 23,700 homes and we take the details from our website automatically. Charity, community and non-profit events are free of charge (subject to space). Commercial events can be listed for just £25 plus VAT which includes promotion through our Facebook and Twitter feeds. Deadline for November events to be put on website - 7th October
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Sat 01, Mon 03, Sat 08, Mon 10, Sat 15, Mon 17, Sat 22, Mon 24, Sat 29 & Mon 31 Oct 2pm-4pm FVRA Arts and Crafts Group. Learn or share a skill! Come along to our weekly group. Findon Valley Free Church, Limetree Avenue, BN14 0DJ. £2 Sat & £3 Mon. Maureen Denton 01903 872004 info@findonvalley.org Sat 01 Oct 2pm-4pm Downland Art Society. A forum for amateur and professional artists to come together through demos, workshops and exhibitions. Walberton Sports Pavilion, BN18 0PD. £3 Visitors £25 annual membership. www.downland.org Sat 01 Oct 10.30am-12.30pm New support group for Parkinsons and their carers & family Information/chats/refreshments. Washington Village Hall, School Lane, RH20. Johnsonmaureen86@gmail.com Tue 04 Oct 7.30pm-9.45pm Pulborough and Storrington Computer Club - 'iPad Maintenance', Presentation by Sandra Bell focusing on privacy, saving storage and battery etc. Bring along your iPads, join in the discussions and share your own tips Pulborough Village Hall, RH20 2BF. Guests £3; members £2 including refreshments john-v-gilbert2@gmx.co.uk
Wed 05 Oct 8pm-10pm Sompting Morris starters night, Great fun, keep fit and make lots of new friends. St Georges Church, St Georges Road, Worthing, BN11 2DS. Free. Mike Rayment 01903 746331 mikerayment227@yahoo.co.uk Wed 05 Oct 10.30am-12.30pm South Downs Decorative & Fine Arts Society Lecture: The Genius of Antonio Stradivari by Toby Faber. 250 years after Antonio Stradivari's death, his violins and cellos remain the most highly prized instruments in the world. Fittleworth Village Hall, RH20 1JP. Free for members, £5 guests/ visitors. 01403 783359 alison.nicholls@longvista.co.uk Wed 05, 12, 19 & 26 Oct 10am12.30pm Storrington Quilters. A happy, chatty bunch of women of a variety of ability who work on their own individual projects whilst also working together on a group project once a month. www.storringtonquilters.co.uk The Old School School Lane Storrington, RH20 4LL. £10 per month and £10 to join. Ann Till 01903 745625 anntill64@gmail.com Fri 07, 14, 21 & 28 Oct 44.30pm6pm Freestyle/Street/ Contemporary Slow Dance Classes with UdanceUk. For children ages 3 years and above, all abilities
welcome. They will learn freestyle, street and contemporary slow. Pulborough village hall, RH20 2BF Kate 07743 216565 Katedeacon27@hotmail.co.uk Tue 18 Oct 10.30am12pm Arun Valley U3A Open Coffee Morning. We aim to improve your retirement by keeping your mind active for only £10 per year. Our motto is Life Long Learning, but there are no exams. Potential new members are particularly welcome. Come and meet us over coffee to find out what we can offer you. Impulse Leisure, Spierbridge Road Storrington, RH20 4PG. Free, but please buy a coffee. 01903 743995 arunvalleyu3amemsec@gmail.com Wed 26 Oct 2.30pm-4.30pm Storrington Flower Club. Affiliated to NAFAS. Welcomes new members and visitors, Demonstrator Margaret Williams - Aqua Flora, Competition - Seashore. Sullington Parish Hall, RH20 3PP. Wendy Cliffe 01903 744467 Fri 28 Oct 11.30am-1.30pm New Support Group for PSP. Support, information, talks, refreshments. Durrington Community Centre, 2 Romany Road, BN13 3FJ 01903 417254 Annpearse@hotmail.co.uk
COMMUNITY
Sat 01 Oct 9am1pm Macmillan Coffee Morning, Raffle, guess the spots on the cake, face painting, etc. Tea & Coffee for a donation, Gatley Pet Shop, 2 Mill Lane, Storrington, RH20 4NF. Amanda 01903 742176 Sun 02– Sun 09 Oct 10am-4pm Quaker Week at Blue Idol Local Meeting. Come and visit our historic meeting house and find out more about Quakers. www.blueidol.org. Blue Idol Meeting House, Oldhouse Lane, Coolham, RH13 8QP. Free. claire.quaker@gmail.com
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October is “Tyre Safety Month” Tyre Safety Advice by Foxy Lady Drivers Club Founder Steph Savil In advance of Tyre Safety Month in October we asked award winning FOXY Lady Drivers Club' Founder, Steph Savill, to share her tyre safety experiences with us. “A few years ago Continental Tyres invited me to their tyre testing circuit in Germany where I drove the likes of MINI, Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche models fitted with budget or premium car tyres at different tread levels. Some tyres were at 8mm tread (that's what new cars come with), others at 3mm tread and the UK's legal limit which is 1.6mm tread. I was expected to drive these cars as fast as possible around the track including a section, hidden behind a sharp left hand bend, which was flooded. Some tyres were clearly more prone to skidding and aqua-planing than others. I quickly learned that the better the tyre and its tread, the better your road grip, the shorter your stopping distance and the safer your car. And the tyres I least wanted to drive on were ones at or approaching 1.6mm tread.
This made me think. Never mind the £2,500 fine or the 3 points on my licence, for EACH illegal tyre, what if my car tyres caused an accident or injured someone simply because they weren't safe enough? How could I live with myself knowing I could have avoided an accident on better tyres? Now I go tyre shopping when my tyres are nearer 3mm than 1.6mm. I check my tyre tread monthly at least and ahead of a long car journey, using a simple 20p coin (see image). I insert this into the tyre tread and if I can see the coin rim, my tyres need checking by a tyre professional. As a result of this experience, I recommend this practice to Club members as I am now doing to readers of Sussex Local. www.foxyladydrivers.com
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Local Walks - October All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Sat 1 10:00am The Burgh 4.5 miles Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124) Sun 2 10:00am Amberley Wildbrooks 5.7 miles Rackham Old School, RH20 2EU Tue 4 11:00am Health Centre, Steyning 2 miles Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ Sat 8 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Downland 2 miles Dog walk. Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE Sat 8 10:30am Sumners Pond 4 miles Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR, TQ124268) Sun 9 10:00am Washington Circular 9 miles Washington South Downs Way car park (TQ120119) Mon 10 9:35am Pulborough (Bus and Walk) 5 miles Pulborough’s public car park, Brooks Way, RH20 2BQ Wed 12 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1 mile Bandstand in Carfax (RH12 1FD) Sat 15 2:00pm Nutbourne 3 miles West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ Sun 16 10:00am Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill 5.5 miles Car park just off the Whiteways roundabout at the junction of the A29 Wed 19 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk 2.5 miles Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4PG Sat 22 8:30am Three Woods & Sullington Hill 8.5 miles Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR Sat 22 2:00pm Kithurst Hill 2.5 miles Kithurst Hill car park off the Storrington to Amberley Road (TQ070124) Tue 25 10:00am Warninglid – Slaugham 4.5 miles Half Moon pub car park at the Warninglid Cross roads (RH17 5TR ) Thu 27 10:00am West Chiltington 4 – 5 miles Public car park adjacent to West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ Sat 29 2:00pm River, Heath & Pleasure Garden 5 miles Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR Sun 30 10:00am Lee Farm 5.2 miles Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124) Mon 31 10:00am Henfield – Albourne Green 6 miles Car park at the Henfield Cricket Ground BN5 9RP
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Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Sun 9 Oct 10:00am Henfield 8.5 miles Library car park, Henfield. Via Downs Link and Ashurst Wed 12 Oct 10:00am Steyning 6.5 miles Car park at Fletchers Croft, Steyning. Via Kings Barn, Newhall Farm and Stretham Manor Sat 15 Oct 10:00am Nepcote Green 5.5 miles Lay-by near Nepcote Green. Via Chanctonbury Sun 16 Oct 10:00 Highdown 13 miles Highdown car park. Via Angmering, Lyminster, Arundel and Patching Wed 19 Oct 10:30 Clapham 7 miles Car park at Clapham church. Via Michelgrove, Angmering Park and Patching Sun 30 Oct 10:30am Whiteways 9 miles Whiteways car park Via Bignor Hill, South Downs Way and Houghton
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Sussex Snippets Roundabout Poets will be returning to Worthing Library for a National Poetry Day performance on Thursday 6th October at 12noon with the theme of ‘messages,’ entry is free and you can go along to listen or read something suitable from your own writings. Roundabout Poets was formed over a decade ago by Dan Thompson, as a vehicle for local poets to air their work, and Wendy Greene, Marianne Barber, Marion Sharville, Audrey Lee and Russ Bravo will share some of their own work alongside others on the subject. Contact: 01903 704809 or email worthing.library@westsussex.gov.uk Earlier this year, West Sussex County Council (WSCC) revealed £1.6 million had been spent in the previous year on landfill tax for all the raw fruit and veg West Sussex residents had thrown in their rubbish bins. Compost bins can divert around one third of people's overall waste and for a limited time WSCC has cut the price of compost bins to just £6.99 each (from £13) until 16th October. www.compost4westsussex.co.uk. Get top tips for getting online, using your tablet and make the most of your smart phone at a ‘Digital Tea Party,’ organised by West Sussex County Council and Arun District Council, and held at Littlehampton Library on Thursday 6th October from 2-4pm. Along
SUSSEX LOCAL with Barclay’s Digital Eagles and O2, council staff will be on hand to give advice and guidance on accessing local services online, staying safe, and how to video call friends and family for free - plus lots of practical tips for using Google, email and social media. Call or book online: 07808 884353 www.eventbrite.co.uk/ e/digital-tea-party-tickets-27276753504 Libraries in West Sussex have launched a new membership card for their younger customers featuring the nation’s favourite picture book character – the Gruffalo. Joining the library is free and all libraries in West Sussex have a wide range of books for children and young people, right from birth to teenage years, plus every library offers a free weekly rhyme time for under-fives and there are holiday activities and storytimes for families in the school holidays; www.westsussex.gov.uk/ libraryevents West Sussex Guitar Club enjoys ensemble classes every Monday during term time from 1.15-3.15pm, and the Club orchestra meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at 7.45pm, with Performance workshops meeting fortnightly on Mondays (alternating with the Orchestra). The guitar club also has professional recitals, club nights, festivals and parties – upcoming recitals include Richard Smith on Saturday 22nd October, and by Edoardo Catemario on Saturday 26th November at the club’s Recital Hall, 46 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1ER. To join the Club: 01243 866462, Events tickets: 01243 696762. Two students from West Sussex recently had an opportunity to present their designs on the London Fashion Week catwalk, thanks to the Fashion Futures project - run by charity FAD, which aims to combat elitism within the industry. Daisy Haggerty and Georgie Hudd were amongst 21 finalists, aged 16-19 years old, shortlisted from over 100 teenagers who took part in FAD workshops earlier this year, who showcased their designs at Fashion Scout in Covent Garden. Contact: Email: info@fad.org.uk, T: 02074903946 www.fad.org.uk A talk to be given by historian Rupert Matthews at Shoreham Library on Tuesday 4th October, at 7pm, will reveal the dramatic climax of Charles II’s escape from England and the part played by a West Sussex coal merchant. Following defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651, the young King spent seven weeks on the run from Cromwell’s Roundheads with a price of £1,000 (today around £800,000) on his head, he finally found someone willing to risk execution by taking him to France - Shoreham coal merchant, Nicholas Tettersell. Contact: Tickets cost £4 (including light refreshments) - 01273 467966, email Shoreham.library@westsussex.gov.uk.
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Schools Applications Deadline If your child was born between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013 then he or she is eligible to start school in September 2017. West Sussex County Council strongly advises parents to apply online, and there is free access for this purpose available in all West Sussex libraries and Children and Family Centres. Alternatively a paper form can be obtained by calling the phone number below. Online applications open on 3rd October and close on 15 January - WSCC stress that applications received after the closing date seriously disadvantage the chances of gaining a place at one of the applicant’s preference schools. www.westsussex.gov.uk/ admissions or 03330 142 903.
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Last month we featured an article about how the Clapham Village shop was facing closure due to the need to install mains sewerage under the adjacent village green, and their apparent difficulty in obtaining agreement from the green’s Trustees for this. We received some feedback about the article from readers who claimed we had presented a biased view of the facts, accusing us of misrepresentation. We received a letter pointing out that there are two sides to every story and that the article only presented the “Save our Shop” groups point of view. Although the writer did not wish their letter to be
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printed in the magazine, the one stand-out point made was that although the SOS group had agreed to “pay for liability insurance for a year”, she wondered what would happen for subsequent years. We also received a call from one of the trustees who stated that they had not been able to obtain insurance cover for the field (which also includes children’s play equipment). We offered to publish a letter from them, but received no reply. Finally we received an email from another trustee stating that we had misrepresented the facts. Again we offered to publish a letter but, to date, again have received no reply. Naturally, the offer remains open to anyone who wishes to write in.
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Acapella Group Just under a year ago, local Musical and Chorus Director, Zoe Peate and singers, David Ellwood, Tam Large and John Higgins, decided to create a new male voice Acapella Chorus. Eleven months on, the Steyning-based chorus - Vocal Fusion - now has sixteen members, with a repertoire embracing a range of 20th Century classic American songs, swing, jazz and spirituals. The Chorus has performed at concerts and festivals in Horsham and Steyning, and in May sang at the Annual Barbershop Convention in Harrogate - coming third in the “Small Chorus” Class. The Chorus is looking for additional singers – leads, baritones, tenors and bass - to join them. There is no need to be able to read music, as vocal tracks and music are provided. If you’ve a good voice and a willingness to perform, drop into a rehearsal – held Wednesday evenings from 7.15 to 9.45pm at Steyning Methodist Church, 18 High Street, Steyning BN44 3GG - or contact: John Higgins - 01444 482183.
Worthing Cat Welfare Trust The Worthing Cat Welfare Trust (WCWT) has been looking after and rehoming cats in Worthing and the surrounding area for over 21 years. In 2015 the charity rehomed 151 cats and 37 kittens. There are currently 30 cats waiting to be rehomed and when
SUSSEX LOCAL they leave, others will quickly replace them. The cost of cat welfare to the charity is phenomenal with an overall spend of £136,367 last year. Fund raising, personal legacies and two charity shops – in The Guildbourne Centre and South Street, Tarring are vital in keeping the charity ticking over. Donations are always gratefully received and new volunteers are always welcome. The charity is now seeking to set up a sanctuary in Worthing, or the surrounding area, enabling them to centralise the re-homing of the homeless and permanent cats in their care, and is actively looking for a property with adequate land. WCWT’s current Treasurer retires in June, and the charity invites anyone who has relevant experience and some time to spare to help them in this role to contact them. Contact: wcwtsanctuary@gmail.com
Grant application deadline Charities and community groups from Worthing and Adur are invited to apply for donations in the 2016 grants round of the Worthing Plate spinning at CircusSeen’s family fun and Adur Fund. day at beach House this summer Since 2010 Worthing and Adur Chamber has encouraged local individuals and businesses to become Founder Donors of the Fund. Businesses continue to donate, enabling local people to distribute the funds with an emphasis on local small groups, where a small grant of around £500 can make a significant difference. These donations have established a core endowment fund, enabling the group to give twenty four grants worth £44,247 to nineteen charities and community groups from Worthing and Adur so far. In 2015 these included: £700 to CircusSeen, which provides affordable circus skills training to the Worthing community and £500 to Cruse Bereavement Care West Sussex, to help with a range of core costs (parttime staffing, rent, training and phones). The closing date for applications is October 7th. Contact: www.sussexgiving.org.uk/worthingadur.
Charity Musicals Tour Vanguard Productions, the Worthing-based professional touring company, is touring ts nostalgic musicals tribute to residential & nursing homes, sheltered housing, hospices and day centres in the Sussex area throughout October, prior to their Christmas show. The tour is in late October and early November. www.vanguardproductions.co.uk
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“JustDifferent”... Changing attitudes to disability Walberton based charity provides employment & training for disabled adults. By Lynn Smith Local charity, JustDifferent, has one clear aim – to ensure that disabled children, and their parents, no longer have to struggle to get the education they desperately need and deserve. Just Different was founded in 2008 by Toby Hewson, who has Cerebral Palsy and who strives for the day when disabled people are accepted and celebrated in our society, and are provided with the support, equipment and resources they need to live full, active and independent lives. When Toby was born, in 1981, it was a while before his parents knew that their newborn child had Cerebral Palsy. However, once they had received Toby’s diagnosis they began extensive research into the condition, driven by a desire to ensure that Toby had the same opportunities and education as a non-disabled child.
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However, Toby’s first job, working at a local Citizens Advice Bureau, brought him face to face with the barriers facing someone with his disabilities. Despite the disappointment this caused, Toby’s drive and enthusiasm propelled him forward and he began working for a local organisation on a voluntary basis, which saw him visiting local schools in West Sussex to talk to children about his life. The idea for JustDifferent came to Toby when he realised that he could do more to not only change negative and outdated attitudes to disability but also to provide employment and training opportunities for other disabled adults. With a passionate interest in the education system, Toby decided to use his years of voluntary experience as a springboard for creating an organisation educating children and young people about disability and difference. When visiting schools, Toby had observed that children and young people responded to his physical difference with imagination and curiosity. They viewed his wheelchair and speech synthesiser (communicator) with fascination, learning that they are simply tools to assist him with his active life. With the help of a private Trust, JustDifferent was able to recruit like-minded, disabled adults, who shared Toby’s passion, to change lives by changing attitudes. Over the years since its launch JustDifferent has worked towards achieving this one of its core aims, by providing training and work opportunities for eleven disabled adults, many of whom have moved on to gain other paid employment - thus enabling disabled people to contribute to society in a positive way by giving them the skills, confidence and motivation to aspire and feel included on an equal basis. The charity works mainly in schools and colleges, and a huge amount of their work is to ensure that JustDifferent’s activity compliments the learning journey of the next generation. This involves working with close partners in schools and with their own disabled presenters to make sure that sessions are appropriate to each key stage and relevant to each curriculum. JustDifferent’s presenters are of a mixed age range and their very different life experiences add interest and different perspectives to the sessions. Each session
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is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and children and young people are encouraged to take part in practical tasks such as using their feet and feeding each other. Reading the comments from
SUSSEX LOCAL teachers and children who have received a visit from a Just Different Presenter, illustrates the success of the charity’s model; with positive comments from headteachers: “Many of our Teachers had not seen a workshop before—it was a really powerful way to change their own perceptions and for our children their views were totally changed” - to children: “I learnt that just because you are different doesn’t mean you can’t do the same things as everyone else, maybe just in a slightly different way.” Year 5 pupil. Although most of JustDifferent’s activities are delivered in educational establishments, they are also invited to visit community groups such as scouting and Girl Guide clubs, and local Rotary and Lions groups. Their work is also recognised as being equally important to college and university students. Over the course of eight years, JustDifferent has delivered over 5,600 workshop sessions in over 850 schools, benefitting over 180,000 children and young people. Just Different’s fundraiser, Karen McLachlan came to the charity with many years experience of working in the charitable sector and after ten years working with a charity that supported visually impaired people across Sussex. Despite her experience Karen says, “When I attended my interview … even as an adult I was very nervous about meeting Toby as I had never met anybody like him before. The fear I felt was soon replaced with thoughts of how inspirational he was and how quickly I felt at ease with him.” Karen believes that it is not only the next generation that need reassurance but that adults too may still feel apprehensive about those with disabilities and differences and that “There are still many attitudes to challenge and change.” The vast majority of JustDifferent’s income comes from Trusts and Foundations, and Karen says, “… we are very grateful for all the support we have received over the last eight years.” However, she goes onto to say that in order to be able to continue the work the charity must diversify its income streams. “As always
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28 Local Charity / Finance this is challenging for a small charity. Having recently moved offices (in April this year to the village of Walberton) we are now beginning to see an increase in interest in our work especially in the local community, which in turn helps to raise more funds for our work.” And in July of this year, Toby was honoured to be asked to open the very first local WalBinFont event. Curently, Toby Hewson is JustDifferent’s CEO (unsalaried) and there are three part time office staff. Presenters are paid on a selfemployed basis, which does not impinge on any benefits, for which they might be eligible, and the charity also depends upon the assistance of a handful of volunteers who contribute to the operations of the charity from research to data entry. Toby and pupil in wheelchair So far, lack of
resources and the restraints of operating a small charity have meant that it has not been possible to organise any fundraising events. However, Karen says that “… on the 30th September … we will be holding our very first community event,” and that it was felt the first event should be “something “different” which would celebrate differences’ and so “FootGolf” seemed to be so relevant to our work, playing football and golf in a different way.” Karen hopes that the FootGolf event will become an annual one, and the charity will be able to build on it “... by raising both awareness and the funds need to continue our life changing work.” The event takes place at the Chichester Golf Club in Hunston and there are still places left. Tickets cost £100 for a team of four players, and include a pizza buffet with a refreshment, tea and coffee on arrival and the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets, with prizes donated by local and national businesses. Just Different welcomes enquiries, whether to discuss ideas about fundraising or workshop bookings or from anyone interested in volunteering for the charity. JustDifferent, The Old Workshop, Mill Lane, Walberton, BN18 0QE Tel: 01243 778 275 Email: bookings@justdifferent.org www.justdifferent.org “FootGolf” event: fundraising@justdifferent.org
Return Free Risk By Richard Cohen JP FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner It has been a few weeks now since the Bank of England cut the base rate to 0.25% marking an end to over seven years without a change. This lower rate has already filtered through to saving accounts rates and to a lesser extent mortgage rates. The rate at which you can lend money to the Government by buying gilts has fallen to a record low, with the 10-year gilt yield at 0.7% at the time of writing. All of this means that the “risk free return” available to investors is now virtually nonexistent. In fact, bearing in mind that inflation may well be higher than the rate available on your savings, those who want to avoid “real” assets are probably entering a period where they can expect no return, combined with the risk of inflation eroding away the real value of their savings. They can actually expect “return free risk”. Understandably many savers are deeply unhappy at the position they find themselves in. However, we are taught that the return you receive on your money is the reward you get for taking risk with it. Does it therefore follow that without risk there should be no return? Before the creation of the Financial Services
Compensation Scheme (FSCS) depositors could lose their savings if a bank became insolvent. Now savers are protected on deposits up to £75,000 is it any wonder these same deposits pay no interest? In any event, complaining about the situation is not going to change it. Choosing an account offering the highest available interest rate with one of the FSCS protected institutions is sensible and a risk-free way of increasing your return, but does not get away from the problem of universally low interest rates. This leaves investors with two choices. They can accept that they will only get back the nominal value of their savings but suffer a virtually guaranteed loss on their real value. Alternatively, they can choose to invest in a portfolio of real assets, such as shares, property and bonds, which gives the potential of higher returns but of course comes with the compromise of investment risk. For more information visit www.nsurefinancial.co.uk or to arrange a free review please call Sarah Gray on 01903 821010
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Spaghetti with Clams (Spaghetti con Vongole) These tiny shellfish are so sweet and tender when fresh and add a real feel of holiday time. Enjoy during the autumn when in season Ingredients. Serves 4-5: 350g spaghetti, 1.5kg baby clams (or mussels); Salt; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; Olive oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; Small glass dry white wine; 400g can chopped plum tomatoes; 1/2 or small piece hot chilli pepper, finely chopped; 1tbsp chopped parsley
Method: 1. Cook the spaghetti as directed until just tender. Meanwhile rinse clams in salted water, drain and put them in a large pan with the garlic and 23tbsp oil. 2. Cook gently, tightly covered, for 4-5 minutes until the clams open (discard any which don't open).
3. Heat 4tbsp oil in a another pan and cook onion gently for 3-4 minutes. Add the wine, tomatoes, chilli and clam liquor and simmer until well reduced. Season to taste. 4. Add the clams and heat through for 2-3 minutes. Drain the cooked spaghetti, transfer to a hot serving dish and spoon over the clams. Serve immediately sprinkled with parsley. Cookery Courses in Tangmere Student Self Sufficiency, Men in the Kitchen, Learn the Basics and many more... Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk
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Business as Usual By Ivan Lyons Director Investment Solutions, Worthing In last month’s “Sussex Local” my Investment article was written only a few days after the country voted for BREXIT. So, what has happened to Investment Markets since? The summer lull in markets gives investors time for reflection. Investors can return after a break with a fresh perspective. The world did not end with the UK Referendum! Shares have calmed since the immediate post-BREXIT panic and some sense is prevailing. Even Ratings Agency, Moodys, which initially added to the warnings on the UK, has changed its tone. Now it expects the UK to grow in line with the Eurozone this year and in 2017. Employment and wage growth data has begun to capture some clue to the postReferendum economy, and the figures do not support the pessimists. In some areas it is too early to tell, and undoubtedly there will be delays in investment and hiring, but resilience is already evident. Some stimulation for the UK economy can be expected in the Autumn Statement. The lower pound should stimulate exports, and will choke-off excess import consumption. Overseas companies have already noted the value uncovered by the pound’s fall. The FTSE Mid-250 Index / FTSE 100 is now within 8% of its high water mark. The historic long-term record of out-performance by mid-cap over larger stocks in the UK has been punctuated by a number of sharp, but temporary reversals. The main risks in Europe now appear to be the Banking Sector and Russia’s intentions towards Ukraine and the Baltics. At Investment Solutions, we have seen and experienced much turbulence in investment markets over the past 28 years. For most of our clients, excitement in regards to their investments is not what they are looking for – generally it’s a decent return of around 5% per annum on low-risk medium and long-term investments. That’s good for one’s blood pressure and good for one’s long-term financial well-being. Where Investment Solutions is creative is in our use of approved investment arrangements, to make sure your tax bill is as low as possible. We match the right structures and right investments, to your own personal situation. So why not get in touch and see how we can be of value to you?
Contact Investment Solutions: Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 or send an email to Ivan at: ilyons@graftonhouse.net or visit www.investment-solutions.co.uk Twitter: @investment_sols Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. You may lose part or all of your money. A full Risk Assessment is carried out. Below: The Investment Solutions Team, Worthing
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Lathe & plaster By Chris Ennis FRICS If you live in a property which is more than 70 or 80 years old, there is a likelihood that within it there may be some lathe and plasterwork. This material was commonly used to line the internal surfaces of walls, and ceilings. In its earlier incarnation it was known as ‘wattle and daub’ and these days is likely only to be seen in listed buildings. In a pre-war property, the ceilings and internal ‘stud’ walls are likely to be lined in lathe and plaster which may now be nearing the end of its useful life. Such ceilings ae constructed with a lattice of timber ‘lathes’ approximately 1 inch wide and a quarter inch wide spaced three eighths inch apart. In very old buildings, the lathes were ‘hewn’ i.e. they are not sawn, but a typical Edwardian property will have sawn lathes. Traditionally, lime based plaster is applied to the lathes and forced between the gaps in the lathes. The protruding plaster then forms a key which when set, holds the ceiling or wall surface in place. Over the passage of time, the ’keys’ break away and cracks form in the otherwise smooth plaster surface. If the degradation process continues, the ceiling may become unstable to the point of collapse. A sure sign
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that the ’key; is failing is the sagging of the ceiling structure. This may be the product of general wear and tear, but often is caused by structural movement, water ingress or impact damage. There are a number of ways of repairing defective lathe and plaster……..but be prepared for expense, and if the existing ceiling is removed, horrendous mess. It is possible, with care, to patch repair defective plaster, alternatively a ceiling may be lined with heavy ‘lining paper’. Probably the most common repair these days is either to remove the old ceiling altogether, or to ‘overboard ‘the existing ceiling with plasterboards. The over boarding solution will minimise mess, resist the spread of fire, and reduce acoustic nuisance. It will however add considerable weight to the ceiling joists which may then require reinforcement. I was reminded of all the issues when I saw photos of a collapsed ceiling in a public building in our area….. what a mess! Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor Tel: 01903 261217 email: surveyor1@talktalk.net
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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens They will delight you when they push up through the grass and in the 70’s colour scheme of purples, whites and yellows and they are easily mown over once they have wilted away. You could also collect saffron which are the red stamens inside the flower! Meadow - If you have a meadow section of your garden Fritillaria meleagris is an endangered species in Europe so why not plant these chequerboard patterned beauties amongst your daffodils. Pots - Now is the time to cram your pots with tulips. Tulips are a living meditation on impermanence as most don’t come back the following year- so a few weeks of display and that’s it. But what a way to awaken colour in your garden. If you have a very sheltered and hot spot try Freesia- their scent will intoxicate you. Plant in big groups - Don’t be tempted to buy 5 of these and 6 of those. If you want maximum impact buy in bulk online. It is cheaper and the
Nature’s Grenades Now is the Time to plant Bulbs! Nothing heralds Spring with greater brass band fanfare than bulbs. Just when you thought the world would never again turn to the sunnier side of the universe, out come the bulbs. Most try to get up and out into the light before the trees have come into leaf so you can make maximum advantage of this by trying to plant bulbs in combination with other ones. This year why not be a bit bolder in your choice of bulbs and the amount you plant. Below are some tips on what and where to plant this month. Woodland - Look around and see if you have any shady areas under trees. Bulbs love this space as it is free from footfall, the trees are not yet into leaf so there is plenty of light and there is a reduced chance of being waterlogged. Choose natural colonisers like Daffodils, Crocus, English Bluebells, Snowdrops and Grape Miscari. They will multiply year upon year and make the shady area the great focal point of Spring’s arrival. Also think about large swathes of Anemone blanda as it will spread and be with you forever. Lawn - It is not fashionable these days but why not plant up a large area of your lawn with Crocuses.
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difference between 20 daffodils and 200 creates a completely different effect. Even in big pots go for 1215 tulips rather than a few. And if you are planting them in borders it is better to have three clumps of 15 than 45 bulbs dotted about the place looking lonely.
through the year as if they are passing the baton to each other. For example you can buy Very Early, Early, Mid and Late flowering Tulips and Daffodils. Also you can factor in the corm families as well with Agapanths, Cannas and Irises as well as Dahlias.
Go for the unusual - Try Frittilaria Crown Imperials, the mad looked Allium ‘Hair’, Narcissi ‘Rip Van Winkle’ or Tulipa ‘Wow’ and again plant in a couple of nice big clumps, maybe on both sides of your doorway so you enjoy them many times a day. You can also try the giant Snowdrop Leucojuim in a quite corner of the garden.
There are also Crinums for the end of summer, bright pink Nerines and Cyclamen hederifolium for Autumn as well as autumn flowering Colchicums with their ghostly translucent hue.
Plant in amongst other plants - You can plant your bulbs in amongst evergreen ground cover which doubles the use of the space and also hides the foliage once the bulbs have finished.
If you are planting in clumps dig a whole section of the bed up of about 40cm in diameter rather than try to plant them individually.
Try planting in amongst an area of Perriwinkle, Ajuga, Violets or even Ivy. Bulb Combinations - Try these combinations: Agapanthas and Wild Garlic, large pale pink Hyacinths with the pale blue of Miscarri Baby’s Breath, Tete-a-Tete Narcissi with Fritillaria. Also look at the maximum and minimum heights of your borders and position accordingly. eg Allium altissima at 1.5m and Allium Christophii at 35cm Successional planting - Make a column where you make sure you have bulbs coming up all the way
Planting Advice - The packet that the bulbs arrive in will normally tell you the depth and spacing for planting up.
Bulbs as a rule need very well drained soil so if you are in a lot of clay really prepare the soil well with grit and organic improver and even then you will have to experiment to see what survives. If you have a problem with squirrels you can put some chicken wire over the area you have put the bulbs in or even old upside down hanging baskets. Taking Care - If you have planted in pots make sure they don’t dry out which is possible if we have a dry Autumn or Winter. Bulbs like a mulch feed whether in pots or in the open ground so this can be done now after you have planted them.
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Places to visit in October Borde Hill is a magnificent garden near Haywards Heath. It is well known for its Autumn colour display and has 80 ‘champion’ trees’ which are either the tallest or have the largest girth of their kind in England. You may even get to see the last of the Summer Roses in its large Rose Garden. It is open from 10am to 6pm (or dusk whichever is earliest)
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What to do in October Move plants - Now is the time to move plants around the garden or plant up new ones. The soil is still warm for the roots to establish but there is less chance of the plants drying out. Divide most Perennials - including Rhubarb and balance up your garden by taking the one half to a different place. Plant lettuce and start sowing Chinese winter greens and Spring Cabbage. Repairing your lawn - can start now with the cooler weather, either using pre grown turfs or seeding into prepared earth. Your lawn treatment can start this month with aerating the garden with a strong fork and raking out moss and thatch. Cut back shrubs - like Buddlea and Lavatera to about half their height to neaten them up and prevent strong winter winds rocking them about. The more fundamental pruning happens in Spring
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The Windmill on Church Hill By Valerie Martin
The first windmill I can locate in Findon history was situated high on the blowy plateau of Church Hill (shown above) and came under the auspices of the Manor of Findon. The period for supplying the community with flour and bran would have been the eighteenth century.
I have discovered the name of one man who was a miller at the Church Hill windmill. This was Mr Sheppard. A description of Findon Rental Tithes gives the following information but gives no indication of the site of the windmill, surely it must have been on Church Hill. 1783 William Sheppard, miller, paid tithe of 15s 1784 ditto15s 1785 ditto 15s 1786 ditto 15s 1787 ditto 15s 1788 ditto 15s This windmill on Church Hill was still working in 1794, during William Frankland’s days at Muntham Court. His steward was William Davy and he made a note to the effect — "Sent a Grist to Mill. Out of 2 Bushells all but a Gallon & ½ of Wheat,
through the door Received 1 Bushell & 3 pecks of Flour & 1 Bushell of Bran"; I have not found a date for the original construction of this windmill and no reason for its demise and abandonment. It was much later, in 1931, that E. Cecil Curwen, M.A., F.S.A., disclosed in a survey that on the summit of Church Hill was evidence of three small dimples which marked the site of an old post mill and its outbuildings.
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Findon Valley Residents’ Association (FVRA) Jeff Swann, a resident of Findon Valley since 1993, is the new FVRA Environment Officer. He will be working with Rene Hardman, who has been central to the upkeep and improvements you have been enjoying in our unique countryside, here in the valley. Jeff will be looking to improve safety in the community on our roads, footpaths and access to the open spaces working with Worthing Borough Council, WSCC and Highways England by: Monitoring the A24 and residential road speed, traffic flow, parking and safe crossing points with a view to educating and improving vehicle/ pedestrian awareness. Safer use of pedestrian footpaths and shared footpaths with users of mobility/child scooters, skateboards and bicycles, to achieve improved knowledge and awareness. The aim is to improve safety and enjoyment for the Findon Valley Community. If you have any comments or observations please send an email to: jeff.swann@findonvalley.org
When the late John Pelling initially investigated the area in the 1990s he discovered rubble and flat bricks. I have walked the ploughed field on the summit with him and in one particular spot there was indeed an amount of debris to indicate the likely site of the old windmill. A new windmill was constructed in 1823 to the northeast of the village above the racing Gallops and I will attempt to elaborate on its story during the ensuing months. Further stories of Findon's milling days can be seen on Valerie Martin's comprehensive website: www.findonvillage.com
With the monthly photo competition the August winner was Mark Barnes with his photo of a woodpecker, which will be ‘August 2017’ in next year’s calendar. Mark wins a £10 Wyevale voucher plus a mystery gift courtesy of Jacobs Steel Estate Agents. To take part in our October competition just take a photo that captures the natural beauty of Findon Valley, either in your garden or while you’re on a walk. You can bring your photo into the Post Office or email it to environment@findonvalley.org by 31 October 2016. Either way, to accompany your photo, we need details of your phone number, photo caption and the location where it has been taken in Findon Valley. To read more about the FVRA please visit www.findonvalley.org.
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01903 873 365 07517 368 468 rbdakin@aol.com Fully Insured - NPTC Trained & Qualified
Roofing
SUSSEX TREES & HEDGES For all aspects of Tree Surgery
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Garry Miller 07786 447 554 sussextrees and hedges@hotmail.co.uk
STEVE CHISWELL Roofing & Building
New roofs, Chimney repairs, Re-pointing, UPVC fascias/guttering, Flat roofing, Leadwork. Est. 30 years
01903 872365 07801 295889
YOUNGER ROOFING
Flat Roofs Slating /Tiling UPVC Soffits Fascias Guttering Lead work Free estimates
Roofing since 1988
No VAT
01903 713 423 07984 884 642
younger.roofing@yahoo.co.uk
Shoe Repairs
Peter May & Grandson MASTER SHOE REPAIRERS 2 Cotswold Road Worthing BN13 2LA Incl Collection &Delivery Service Cut while you wait
01903 695 255 Open Mon-Fri & Sat am 07990 884 327 petermayandgrandson@hotmail.co.uk
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