October 2019
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October 2019 Cover image Autumn leaves by Sheila Mills
Welcome... .....to October, month of misty mornings, falling leaves and pumpkins. There are plenty of the latter on show this month at the wonderful Slindon Pumpkin Festival see what else is going on in the local area in our What’s On Guide. There are three great competitions to enter this month - we have tickets to see The Russian state ballet & opera house perform Swan Lake. You can also win a children’s music CD and signed book “My Moozik” the brainchild of double-platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner. Plus we’ve a family ticket to see the Ariana Grande & Jojo Siwa tribute show up for grabs. Our main article this month is a charity profile on Rockinghorse, the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexander Children’s Hospital. Poorly children from all across Sussex are treated at the “Alex” and Rockinghorse do an amazing job supporting the hospital. A big thank you to Georgia Brown who has written this piece and others for us over the summer. Fortify your body against winter bugs and chills by boosting your immune system. Find out how in our October Health article. If you want to encourage birds to visit your garden, Andrew Staib has some great ideas in our Gardening article this month. All this plus the councils, schools, local community news and more. Hope you enjoy the read and please keep sending us your local news stories.
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Win a pair of tickets to see Swan Lake The Russian State Ballet and Opera House, Portsmouth range of human emotions – from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. A wonderful evening out, the memories of which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls. ‘This was an absolutely sumptuous ballet with the most gorgeous sets and costumes I have seen in years.’ The Central Fife Times. We have a pair of tickets available for New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth on 3rd November 7.30pm. Tickets and info visit www.russian-state-ballet.co.uk
After sell-out performances last year, the Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back for its annual UK tour with spellbinding, lavish, full-production touring ballet. Featuring a live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so strikingly that one can easily be mistaken for the other. Swan Lake is a romantic ballet in four acts, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the music in 1871. Swan Lake captures, like no other ballet, the full
Win a pairs of tickets see Swan Lake To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: How many musicians play live Orchestra at Swan Lake ballet ? a) 10+ b) 30+ c) 20+ Send your answer and contact details to: Swan Lake Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/ competitions Winner drawn after 23rd October 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
12 Parish Council News
Aldingbourne PC Report on Aldingbourne Parish Council Meeting from September 3rd 2019. Aldingbourne Neighbourhood Plan Review A presentation was given about the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) review, of which a copy is posted on the Aldingbourne Parish Council website together with the draft revision. Public consultation will take place in November/ December 2019 with examination in April/June 2020 and (if required) referendum in September 2020. The New Democratic Party (NDP) requires amendment of the Built Up Area Boundary for at least 70 additional homes and to address habitat regulations. Two sites have been identified: Wings Nursery (55 homes), for which consent has now been granted, and Land North of Lees Yard (35 homes). 25 units at Nyton Nurseries also count towards the target. 30% will be affordable. ABE Community Land Trust (CLT) will have the first option to acquire them for rent or shared ownership by local people. The Plan seeks developer contributions to improve ACSC. The Plan is to protect land to the west of Westergate from development, and to ensure development to the east of Westergate in the Strategic site is not given piecemeal approval, but delivered according to an
Barnham & Eastergate Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Barnham & Eastergate Council meeting on 3rd September 2019. Clerk’s Report The Clerk reported that she had been receiving several emails over the summer months asking if the Parish Council could look into various traffic related issues, including parking, speeding, lack of pavements etc. The Clerk had discussed the matter with the Chair and put forward a proposal that the Parish Council invite a member of the Highways Team of WSCC to attend a future meeting of the Council where a discussion on Traffic Matters within the Parish could take place. The Clerk would invite those who had been in correspondence with her to attend and put forward their issues. There was also a request for the Council to look into a Community Speedwatch group and it was felt that this could be included in the discussions. The Council agreed the Clerk should pursue the proposal. The Clerk had also received several complaints about the lack of dog bins and litter bins and overflowing bins. As a result she was now in contact with Arun District Council (ADC) with the aim of establishing exactly where and how many bins each Council was responsible for within the new Parish. Once the audit was done it was proposed to bring forward sugges-
agreed Master plan which protects the historic landscape and biodiversity of this area. Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre A member of the council had seen the first draft of a new Business Plan and were pleased with progress. Hire charges and fees have been reviewed to reflect rising costs. The chairman Jon Leahy was thanked for his work on this over the summer. Site users such as the Bowls Club and Tennis Club would welcome new members. All are up to date with Fire Risk Assessments. New fire doors will be fitted at the Centre in September. County Councillor Derek Whittington drew attention to the A27 Arundel by-pass consultation events happening in September. A WSCC consultation is taking place to help inform the development of an integrated county-wide Electrical Vehicle Strategy. Footpaths Enforcement Action still required on FP 299 affected by house building at the David Wilson Homes Hook Lane site. www.aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk tions for additional bins to the Council. Neighbourhood Plan Funding Successful application to ADC for £5,000 funding towards funding the Neighbourhood Plan work, together with a further £5,700 from national Neighbourhood Planning Programme. Planning Application BN/65/19 – Bexstone House, Barnham Road Eastergate. Outline planning with some matters for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 10 new dwellings, widening of access, parking for 30 cars, including garages, etc was considered by Full council. The Council were able to consider this application and approve a response fairly swiftly as it was noted that the site was situated within the Strategic Allocation and that until there was a masterplan for the Strategic Allocation no planning permissions should be considered within it. It was also noted that the site was also situated within the proposed green infrastructure corridor. Village Halls Management Resolved to merge the Barnham Community Trust and Eastergate Village War Memorial Trust into a new Barnham and Eastergate Community Trust that will be responsible for the management of Barnham Community Hall and Eastergate Village Hall. www.barnhamandeastergate-pc.gov.uk
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Tangmere PC Edited extracts from the minutes of the Village Centre Committee meeting held on 30th July 2019 Pre-School not returning. The Pre-school Nursery would not be returning after the school summer holidays. The Committee considered the negative impact of this on the Village Centre’s income but expressed the hope that in due course another nursery might wish to take over the premises. Dental waste bin Members considered a request from the Tangmere Dental Centre for the siting of waste storage and agreed that the second option being the siting of a steel shed to enclose bins to the right of the Dental Centre’s front door in the corner of the join between the two buildings just far enough from the wall to allow access to the electrical cupboard. Members specified that in addition to anti-climb paint on the top of the shed there should be anti-climb paint on the eaves above as well. The Dental Centre to be asked to pay £50 a year. Project updates Members received brief updates on the following ongoing projects: a) Youth Hall works (almost finished) water & waste supply (& external water fountain to be resolved)
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b) Accessible toilet – Cllr Birkett to resolve c) Village café (linked to a) above) d) Loft ladder – order to be placed (c) tangmere-museum.org.uk e) The “Saints” land – transfer to Environment Committee. Edited extracts from the minutes of an Extraordinary Environment Committee meeting held 30th July ‘19. Planning application TG/19/01532/DOM Partial retrospective boundary treatment to west side and front of property 17 Nettleton Avenue Tangmere PO20 2HZ Tangmere Parish Council objects to this application in the strongest possible terms, on the grounds that it represents enclosure of a public open space and results in inappropriate development in a Conservation Area. The height of the fence combined with parked vehicles affects the visibility for drivers at the junction with Nicholson Close. The Parish Council would wish to see the area restored as public open space with all trees replanted and an appropriate fence erected around the original boundary of the garden of 17 Nettleton Avenue. For further information please visit: www.tangmere-online.co.uk
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Unidentified Flying Objects
The children are now fully immersed in their new Space topic, finding out about astronauts, the moon landing, the Space Race between the USA and the USSR and much, much more. Not only are plans underway for a visiting Planetarium to open up the Universe to our youngest children, but we are also hoping to create a community buzz by encouraging a whole new generation of star-gazers across the school.
On 4th September the youngest pupils at Barnham Primary School, part of the Oak Academy Trust, found an Unidentified Flying Object in the school's dance studio! Children in Years R, 1 and 2 were amazed that the craft had crash-landed through the roof, causing our shocked premises manager to seek help and assistance identifying the strange creatures within. From the craft, aliens emerged and young minds began to Shine. This signalled the start of another incredible topic for pupils attending Barnham Primary School. Since converting to an academy, the staff team have undertaken some significant changes to the curriculum on offer to children of the local community. At first, there were 'wow' moments as the changes snuck in slowly. Then, as confidence grew along with the children's interests, new ideas sprang forth and some incredible topics have emerged, like Harry Potter, Brick Flicks
Watch this 'space' for further curriculum highlights to inspire, motivate and enable our pupils to SHINE. Autumn Term 2019 Mon 2nd Sept - Fri 20th Dec, Mon 28th Oct - 1st Nov Spring Term 2020 Mon 6th Jan - Fri 3rd April Mon 17th - Fri 21st Feb Mon 6th - Fri 17th April www.barnhamprimaryschool.co.uk
A Tribute to Ariana and Jojo
Exciting new Pop production at the Regis Centre The UK’s number one tributes to global superstar Ariana Grande & kids’ sensation JoJo Siwa appear together in a new and exciting new Pop production. Ariana Grande’s music videos have been viewed more than nine billion times online. Her signature bunny ears are a symbol worldwide of her brand. With 134 million Instagram followers and huge hits such as ‘Dangerous Woman,’ ‘One Last Time,’ ‘No Tears Left To Cry,’ ‘Into You’ and ‘Side By Side,’ she is arguably one of the most influential female artists of the decade. With 8.5 million YouTube subscribers and 7.5 million Instagram followers, JoJo Siwa is arguably the biggest teen star of her generation. A role model to millions of girls around the world; there seems to be no stopping her. With six hit singles to her name including ‘Kid In
A Candy Store,’ ‘Boomerang’ and ‘Hold The Drama,’ JoJo was always bound to be a star… and she’s still only 15. She loves to sing and dance and wear her signature bows! Bows that are known all around the world and represent her fans called the “Siwanatorz”. We have a family ticket available for Regis Centre, Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis on 30th October. More information visit www.alexandratheatre.co.uk/ event/a-tribute-to-ariana-and-jojo
Win a family ticket to see a Tribute to Ariana and Jojo To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: How many followers does teen star Jojo Siwa have on Instagram? a) 5 million b) 2.5 million c) 7.5 million Send your answer and contact details to: Ariana and Jojo Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 23rd October 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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The wonderful world of My Moozik!
Bridging the gap between nursery rhymes and the bad stuff! My Moozik is a brand shiny new musical venture for children which is designed to bridge the gap between nursery rhymes and inappropriate pop music. The debut album ‘My Day’ is packaged with a beautifully illustrated, hardback, lyric book, and is the first album that parents will truly love as much as kids. The album has been designed to take into account the role that music can play when it comes to helping children manage their routine and develop their emotional intelligence. The songs explore key themes such as kindness, making friends, why we learn, why we have to eat our greens and everything inbetween. But make no mistake the album is chock full of catchy, contemporary pop songs which the children will love. This impressive venture has been created by Lottie Faulkner, the sister and manager of
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double-platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner, who wrote and performed the songs with his older brother Toby and their friend Jimmy Sims. Their father, Keith Faulkner is a celebrated children’s author with well-known best-sellers such as The Wide Mouth Frog. My Moozik will be donating a percentage of profits to primary schools around the country to help fund music lessons for children unable to access them. To pre-order the album visit www.mymoozik.com
Win a signed copy of CD & Book of My Day from My Moozik To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Who created My Moozik? a) Hannah b) Lottie c) Laura Send your answer and contact details to: My Moozik Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/ competitions Winner drawn after 31st October 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Local Walks - October These walks are supported by Chichester District Council, are led by volunteers and are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. No booking is required but please arrive 10 mins before the walk is due to start. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead. Timings are for guidelines only. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled, if unsure check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk L = Walk Leader Wed 2
10.30 am Welches Common L: Abbi A nice stroll through a range of habitats Meet at Burton Mill Pond car park, Nr Duncton, GU28 0JR
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10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Helen A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT
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10.30 am Heyshott Hike L: Kate Explore the countryside around Heyshott Meet at Heyshott Common car park, Midhurst, GU29 0BY
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10.30 am Hooksway- Devils Jump Meet Hooksway (nearby postcode PO18 9JZ)
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10:30 am River Arun to The Stokes L: Peter Meet at Amberley Station car park, Amberley, BN18 9LR
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10:45 am Climping L: Dominic 1 hr 15 mins Walk along dunes and beach to Climping Mill. Meet in Yacht Club car park, Rope walk, Littlehampton, BN17 5DL
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10.30 am Lord’s Piece Pootle L: Charles 1 hr 30 mins A gentle circular walk, with views of the open heaths Meet at Lord’s Piece, Coats Lane, Sutton, Chichester, RH20 1PZ
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10:30 am Springhead Hill L: Peter Br 2 hrs A hilly downland walk with stunning views all around Meet in car park at Springhead Hill, Nr Springhead Farm, Off B2139
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10.30 am Around Bignor L: Simon A walk around Bignor with some stiles but mainly flat Meet at Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor, RH20 1PH
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10:30 am Petworth Park L: Gerald 1 hr 30 mins Meet at The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Rd, Tillington, GU28 9AF
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10:30 am Eartham Nore Hill L: Peter B Circular walk up Nore Hill, through Eartham Village Meet at Forestry Commission car park, Eartham, PO18 0LU
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10.30 am Wey Arun Canal West Loxwood L: Richard Reasonably level walk through countryside and farmland Meet at Canal car park behind ‘Onslow Arms’ Loxwood
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11.00 am Jubilee walk & South Pond L: Harvey A flat walk at a gentle pace, with a steady incline Meet at Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD
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10:30 am Lynchmere Common L: Andy 1 hr A gentle, easy going walk with short inclines and declines on heathland paths. Meet at Lynchmere Common, Lynchmere, Nr GU27 3QZ
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10.30am Black Rabbit L: Dominic Meet at Mill Road car park by river in town centre, BN18 9AA
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10.30 am Slindon L: Peter 2 hr s A walk through Slindon Woods and estate Meet at National Trust car park, Park Lane, Slindon, BN18 0QY
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Sussex Snippets Highways England has today launched their public consultation on the options for upgrading the A27 at Arundel. Everyone can have their say and give their views to Highways England (HE). You can do this by visiting the exhibitions being held around the area and/or viewing the consultation material, details of which can be found on the Highways England website at www.highwaysengland.co.uk/a27arundel. The public consultation closes on 24 October. Exhibitions in October are: Tue 1st Littlehampton Town Council Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EW 2pm8pm; Tue 8th Mill Road car park, Arundel (consultation van will be on-site); Sat 12th Arundel Town Hall 10.30am-4pm. In addition, HE will be running unstaffed exhibitions as follows: Wed 9th Yapton Village Hall 10am-5.30pm Mon 14th - Fri 18th Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LF Families with children due to start secondary school in September 2020 can now apply for places online. Applications will be open until 31 October 2019. Free use of computers with internet access is available in all West Sussex libraries. Those unable to apply online can request a form or ask for advice on 03330 142903 or admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk or admissions.south@westsussex.gov.uk
West Sussex County Council seeking views on their draft electric vehicle strategy. This draft strategy sets out the County Council’s role in helping achieve the Government's ambition of at least half of new cars to be ultra-low emission by 2030, and zero emissions from vehicles by 2050. View it online at https:// haveyoursay.westsussex.gov.uk/energy-waste-andenvironment/draft-electric-vehicle-strategy or If you require this information in an alternative format, contact Ruth O’Brien on 0330 222 6455. TV star Davina McCall will host her annual fundraising ladies lunch for Horsham based charity Action Medical Research (AMR) at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton. on 8th November. Tickets include a 3 course lunch, a glass of bubbly at the drinks reception followed by an exclusive photo opportunity with their girlfriends and Davina. There will also be prizes to be won plus a live auction of money-can’t-buy items. Tickets are £85 each (table of ten £795) www.action.org.uk/events/ social-events/dine-davina-2019. AMR is a children’s charity which funds research into diseases in children. The South Downs National Park’s (SDNP) annual Photo Competition closes at 12.00 on Friday 18 October. Judges are looking for inspiring images that capture the beauty of the National Park – all while being active! First prize is £250, second prize is £150 and third prize is £50. Meanwhile the Park has launched a new community lottery. The draw will be weekly with a jackpot of £25,000 for a matching sequence of six numbers and other prizes being £2,000, £250, £25 or three free tickets. Tickets will cost £1 with 50p going towards the South Downs National Park. www.southdowns.gov.uk Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has officially re-opened the Hastings custody centre. The centre was badly in need of updating, particularly from a safety point of view, and has undergone significant refurbishment since it was temporarily closed. Seven “Meet the Farmer” plaques have been placed along the South Downs Way in West and East Sussex and will give people a unique insight into farming life on the South Downs. Simply holding a phone (with NFC function switched on) over the plaque, or reading the QR code, will reveal the film introducing the farmer responsible for caring for that stretch of land. Sussex Art Fairs will be supporting Sussex Wildlife Trust at Brighton Race Course from 11 to 13 October. Following the success of the previous Sussex Art Fairs, which raised over £1,500 for Sussex Wildlife Trust, artists will once again be kindly donating their artwork to help support local nature conservation work.
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Charity Supercar Track Day
Motorsport fans were in for a treat at the Saywell International Supercar Track Day in August at Goodwood. A fundraising track day was organised by Saywell International, an aviation parts distributor, based in Worthing. Over 20 drivers paid to participate in the event, which showcased a host of supercars, sports cars, and vintage vehicles. Spectators witnessed some rare and expensive cars race around the circuit, including a Lotus Exige S, McLaren 650s, Mercedes AMG GTR, plus various Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s. Racing fans were also given the chance to experience the thrill of a supercar themselves, in exchange for a generous donation to Rockinghorse. Peter Saywell, Managing Director of Saywell International, presented a cheque for £7,611.95 to Terrina Barnes, Rockinghorse corporate fundraising manager.
Terrina Barnes from Rockinghorse is presented a cheque by Peter Saywell
She said, “We are absolutely blown away by the extremely generous donation from Peter Saywell following the Supercar Track Day. visit www.rockinghorse.org.uk.
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Terrina and Amanda from Rockinghorse with a selection of the supercars on show
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has welcomed the largest ever cohort onto its award-winning Apprenticeship programme for 2019 in a special ceremony at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood. 26 Apprentices will be working and learning alongside specialist craftspeople in all areas of manufacturing at the Home of Rolls-Royce
Country Music Club Anniversary
Chichester Country Music Club celebrated its 45th anniversary with a concert at the Lavant Memorial Hall on Friday 13 September. The club was launched by Tony and Hazel Bleach on 13 September 1974 and meets twice a month alternating between the Lavant Memorial Hall and the North Mundham Village Hall.
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Aliens at the Novium Brighton-based children’s writer and illustrator, Aaron Blecha, Aliens, Zombies & Monsters: The Weird World of Aaron Blecha opens at The Novium Museum in Chichester from Saturday 28 SepRoy Briscoe, tember 2019. It invites peo- Chichester DC & ple of all ages to explore how Stephanie Thorndyke, children’s characters and Manager, Novium books are created, and aims to inspire visitors to dream up characters of their own. On 28th October there is a drawing workshop with Aaron Blecha: Make a Monster! from 1011:30am. Recommended for ages 7–11 years, £6.50 per child, which includes a sketchbook to take home. www.thenovium.org/aliens or call 01243 775888.
Charity Concert Bosham based choir Harbour Voices is holding their annual concert in aid of local charity Dementia Support at St Paul’s Church, Chichester, on Saturday 2nd November 7pm–9pm. They have a support centre – Sage House, based in Tangmere. Tickets are £5 each tel: 01243 888 691 and email: info@dementiasupport.org.uk and from Harbour Voices member Pam Sweet (from September) - tel: 01243 574239. www.dementia-support.org.uk
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Southern Gateway progresses Chichester’s Southern Gateway project has reached another important milestone after securing an important relocation site. This will free up a critical piece of land needed to transform the southern area of Chichester into a vibrant and attractive new quarter, as proposed in the Southern Gateway Masterplan. The Southern Gateway area includes several parcels of land, including: The bus station and depot; Basin Road car park; Law courts; The former Chichester Police Station playing field; Former high school buildings, and; Royal Mail depot buildings. Securing this site signals a key step forward for the project. It is hoped to announce the successful developer in November 2019 and they will then present their ideas to the public in spring next year.
Model railway Exhibition Lions Club of Chichester’s 25th Annual Model Railway Exhibition will be held at Chichester High School PO19 8AE on Saturday 26 October 2019 between 10am and 4.30pm. 14 attractive railway layouts in various scales have confirmed they will be attending, and on four of these the public, including children, may drive the trains. There is free car parking, and good access for disabled people, Admission: Adults £5; Under 15s £2; Family [2+2] £12. More Info. at 07777-681292, or visit www.chilions.org.uk
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Why write a Will? by Steve Worsfold Unfortunately, many people never get round to dealing with this vital issue. A recent YouGov* survey revealed that nearly two thirds of the UK Population had not made a Will. If you have children, property and investments it is essential to have a Will in place to ensure that your money goes to the right people at the right time. Marriage automatically revokes a Will made previously, leaving it invalid. We recommend that Wills should be reviewed every 5 years and after any major life changes. A Will is a legal declaration of your wishes and is only valid if it complies with certain requirements set by Law. There are countless reasons why you should make a Will and this article lists the main ones. A Will is the only way you can help ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. If you have not made a Will, your Will fails or is invalid, then the Government Rules of Intestacy will apply. These rules will be unlikely to reflect your real wishes. Without a Will, the distribution of your estate will take much longer than it would if one was in place. This could cause unnecessary distress to those that need early access to money or property. Disputes can be avoided if a valid Will is made and your loved ones will be more likely to receive what you have left them.
A Will can be used to appoint legal guardians for your children as well as express your funeral wishes and specify gifts to individuals or charities. None of these would be reflected in the Rules of Intestacy. Using a Will writing professional to visit your home and discuss your requirements and budget can be one of the best decisions you can make for your family. All enquiries received through Sussex Local will qualify for a 10% Discount. Sussex Will Writers can help you-make the first step by calling 01903 533 681/07734 744886 or visiting their website www.sussexwillwriters.co.uk *Poll conducted by YouGov for the Legal Services Consumer Panel Tracker Survey 2015
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Boosting Your Immune System for the Winter By Heather Smith As we head towards the end of the summer, it’s a good time to start thinking about how best to keep the winter bugs at bay.
Moving on from gut health, having sufficient vitamin D, zinc and overall enough nutrients in your body is also important for maintaining immune health.
A massive percentage of our immune systems, about 70%, is based in our gut. So keeping our gut healthy is our best bet to keeping our immune system working at its best.
And, moving on from nutrition, making sure to keep moving is also effective at assisting your immune system. Just getting your 10,000 steps a day will help, although structured exercise like resistance training has been shown to improve the function of our immune system.
The best ways to keep our gut happy, healthy, strong and able to fight viruses, lies in feeding the millions of tiny bacteria which live there. They love fibre, so including plenty of a variety of fibre-rich vegetables is a good idea, making sure to include garlic and onions (ideally raw) which have both got antiviral and antibacterial properties. Fermented food like kefir, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi can help boost your gut bacteria and improve your gut health too.
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Sleep is another crucial factor, if you’re not getting enough sleep, your immune system won’t be working at its full capacity and so will be less effective at fighting off bugs. If you can make sleep a priority in your life, you’ll notice a huge difference. Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. Get in touch for a free five-day meal plan www.fitbiztraining.co.uk
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Rockinghorse Children’s Charity Sussex giving for Sussex children. By Georgia Brown The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (the Alex) treats over 45,000 young patients in Sussex every year, providing in-patient facilities, including intensive care, outpatient care, and a dedicated Children’s Emergency Department for children across the whole of the South East. Having a child admitted to hospital can be a time of intense distress, worry and uncertainty. Despite the Alex being a state-of-the-art facility, the unfamiliarity of a hospital can be disorientating and stressful for young patients and their families. This is why Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, the official fundraising arm for the Alex, is so vital to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of young patients during their time in hospital, providing facilities and equipment that the hospital would not be able to fund otherwise. Rockinghorse is a Brighton-based charity that has been supporting children across the whole of Sussex for over 50 years. It was set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, who recognised there was a significant need for additional resources to improve healthcare services for sick children and babies. He was a pioneer in paediatric care and launched ‘the Rockinghorse appeal’ in a bid to raise funds to provide the very first neonatal incubator outside of London. The charity’s main aim is to improve the lives of sick children
throughout Sussex, and this is done through fundraising for life-saving and cutting-edge medical equipment, whilst ensuring that children are treated in an environment better suited to their needs. Cheryl Piper, spokesperson for Rockinghorse, said “in more recent years, Rockinghorse has sought to extend its support to other hospitals, centres and services that need it. We now offer fundraising support to the Princess Royal Hospital and the Special Care Baby Unit in Haywards Heath, Worthing Hospital and St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester. Elsewhere, we have been funding projects at children’s respite centres, including Tudor House and Drove Road in Brighton. We’ve also ramped up our fundraising support for vital services, such as Chalkhill Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit based in Haywards Heath, which is the only unit of its kind in Sussex.” Cheryl stressed that the wellbeing of young people has always been at the forefront of Rockinghorse’s mission, and hopes the charity will continue to expand their support for children’s services and paediatric care not just in Brighton, but across the county. She added, “Our charity has been intrinsic to the success of the Alex as a centre of excellence in the south. We strive to continue to provide the best possible support we can for the children of Sussex.” Funds raised for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity don’t just benefit Brighton-based children being treated at the Alex, but rather benefit young people across the whole of Sussex, including Worthing and Chichester hospitals. Currently, Rockinghorse is supporting Worthing and Chichester hospitals by fundraising for a portable lung function machine. The new state-of-the-art equipment will be used to help specialists treat young patients with cystic fibrosis and other chronic chest problems such as asthma and bronchiectasis. The ‘Vyntus Spiro’ machine will be able to measure accurate, high quality and up-to-date lung function to enable a faster and more accurate diagnosis for young lungs. Rockinghorse also recently supported Worthing Hospital’s Bluefin Ward, the ward dedicated to the care of the hospital's babies, children and young people.
through the door The charity are supporting Worthing Bluefin’s play team by providing funding for toys, games and activities to benefit young patients admitted to the ward. Their play and teenage rooms provide a muchneeded distraction to patients and siblings as well as providing a calm and comforting environment for families to interact and relax, away from the main ward and hospital beds. The funding will enable play team staff to provide toys, craft materials, activity and reading books, DVD’s, iTunes vouchers and many more amenities to help distract young patients spending time in Bluefin. Providing fun items like this in the wards helps to create a more positive experience for the hospital’s younger patients and can also help them recover faster. This is because sometimes, children can be in hospital for a very long time. So home comforts, access to fun activities and a place to focus on something other than their illness is incredibly important for children’s wellbeing during their time in hospital. Rockinghorse believe that “no matter where they are, children should always be allowed to be children”, especially when they are unwell. In order to continue providing for Sussex hospitals, fundraising and donations are crucial for Rockinghorse in order to keep the children’s charity alive. Cheryl said, “Rockinghorse is an independent charity that over the years, has become part of the fabric of the community that it serves. Rockinghorse remains local to the cause. The charity is not part of a large group or network of other charities, and has a small office based in central Brighton.” Cheryl added, “we do not receive any local or central government funding, so rely solely on the support of businesses, schools, community groups, individuals and trusts. It is thanks to the generosity shown by the local community that keeps the Rockinghorse legacy alive. It’s why we’re able to make a real difference to the lives of poorly babies, children and adolescents all over Sussex. Without donations from the general public, a charity like Rockinghorse simply wouldn’t exist. We are the people’s charity; funded by the people, for the people.” The struggles of the NHS are no secret, with demands on oversubscribed local GP’s, funding cuts and evolving healthcare needs only scratching the surface of the pressures on our health care system. Yet, as long as charities like Rockinghorse are in place across the country, together we can ensure that vital services are protected and in place for many more years to
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come. Without the vital funding provided by Rockinghorse, hospitals across Sussex would lack much of the crucial equipment needed to care for the thousands of young people that require hospital treatment every year. Rockinghorse embodies everything positive about the Alex and its ability to lighten the lives of those who need extra support in times of need. The charity fundraises through the Rockinghorse shop, reselling clothes donations, running fundraising events, hosting the Rockinghorse lotto and recycling old vehicles in exchange for a donation with Give A Car.
28 Charity Profile / Recipe Based on the impact the charity has made across Sussex, many may assume that Rockinghorse, a charity that has been running for over 50 years, has a large team of volunteers working on pursuing the charity’s mission. However, there are only eight people currently on the team at Rockinghorse; a small but mighty group of people who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people during their time in hospital. Cheryl says for her, the best part about working with other volunteers for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is the eclectic sense of community the team feels when they are able to make an impact on children’s lives. She said, “to know that we are making such a profound difference is all the motivation we need. It’s what drives the team at Rockinghorse in their achievements and successes. Realising that we are having an impact in some way, no matter how big or small, is priceless. We are a small team of just nine members of staff and each of us play an important part in the donor journey. Our roles are varied and distinct, but we all work together as safe keepers of
Rockinghorse’s legacy, to ensure it is here long after we’re not.” This Christmas season, Rockinghorse are hosting the annual festive Santa Dash in aid of the charity, a fun 5km running event where all participants wear their best Santa suits. This year’s Santa Dash will take place on Saturday 14th December from 8:30am12:00pm on Hove Lawns. If you would like to support Rockinghorse on this occasion, they are looking for volunteers to help register the Santas on the day and hand out their Santa suits. They will also need volunteers to hand out medals and refreshments for the runners as they come through the finish line. As well as these fun jobs, they will also be having a collection on the day so come down and shake a bucket for Rockinghorse to help raise lots of money for sick children in Sussex. If you can help at the event, please call 01273 330044 or email lucy.pond@rockinghorse.org.uk. To find out more about the remarkable work Rockinghorse does for sick children across Sussex, visit the website: www.rockinghorse.org.uk
Citrus Roasted Salmon with Mixed Peppers A delicious nutritional Autumn lunch or dinner Serves: 4
Ingredients 4 salmon cutlets or steaks 25g/1oz butter, melted ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1tbsp fresh lemon juice grated zest 1 lemon 1 large red, yellow and green pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped 1 orange, peeled and segmented 2tbsp olive oil salt and black pepper
Method 1 Rinse and dry the salmon. Brush with butter and cinnamon mixed. Sprinkle with lemon juice and zest. Preheat the oven to 400ºF/200ºC/gas Mark 6.
2 Toss the peppers lightly in oil and seasoning and place in a roasting pan. Roast for 15 minutes or until just beginning to colour. 3 Place the fish on top and roast for 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through. Serve hot with any juiced poured over and rice or potatoes. Cookery Courses for all Why not give a Voucher for the perfect gift? Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk
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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Creating a Bird Friendly Garden At Glorious Gardens we are increasingly being asked to design gardens that are wildlife friendly, especially for birds. This article aims to help you think more about how you can support birdlife. Michael McCarthy in his book "The Moth Snowstorm", quotes the Common Bird Census which has recently found that bird life in the UK is in startlingly rapid decline. The Turtle Dove population has declined by 95%, the Grey Partridge by 91%, the Spotted Flycatcher by 89% and the Tree Sparrow by 95%. Even though aggressive agricultural practices and the use of pesticides that have decimated insect populations are the main cause, the spread of urban living and the paving and astro-turfing of domestic dwellings is also playing its part. But there are many things you can do to nurture bird life even in the smallest of spaces. Nesting Birds like a varied canopy where they can flit from one level to the other so having a good tree canopy, shrub level and then ground cover can give them good protection. They love diseased branches and dead trees to make nests in (it is a brave gardener who will leave a dead tree in their borders but if we see it as a five-star bird hotel we may inspire others to do the same). Leaving hedges uncut until the nesting season is over, between March and August, is not only vital but in some cases disturbing hedges is illegal as is the destruction of any plant life if it contains an active nest. Bird boxes are really good ways to help especially for the smaller species of birds. They need to be situated away from where cats can climb and also away from where cats can lie in wait as that will disturb the adult birds feeding their young. You can erect a bird box camera and enjoy your very own bird watch show. On the subject of cats, the RSPB recommends Catwatcher, a little box which emits a high frequency noise only cats can hear and don’t like. They recommend persisting for a number of weeks before it starts to really work.
Food As well as natural food which we shall look at in a minute, bird tables have traditionally been the way people have supported the feeding of birds. However, cats obviously like to hover next to these bird
through the door magnets. If you are going to have a bird table, make sure it is tall enough and slippery enough to prevent cats from climbing up. Squirrel barriers can be used for cats as well to stop them climbing up. Tin cans or cones or spiky plants at the base of the bird feeders can also prevent cats from launching an attack. Prickly bushes near the bird feeder can also be vital as the birds can use this as an airport ready to land on the bird table without cats lying in wait for them. Bird feeders are generally safer than bird tables as they can be hung from small branches. You can get different feeders for different birds eg goldfinches enjoy niger seeds which can be too small for normal feeders. Different types of feed can support particular birds. The RHS’s research reveals that tits prefer insect cakes, finches like berries, wrens like animal fat mixed with grated cheese and sparrows and finches like sunflower seeds. Growing fruit and berries will especially attract thrushes and blackbirds and starlings prefer peanuts. All seem to like mealworms. Natural planting Chose plants that will flower and seed or fruit through most of the year, allowing birds to have a constant source of food. Any plants or flowers that attract insects are brilliant as the insects will also provide a source of food for the birds. Spring time can be covered with Wild Cherry, Sloeberry, last year’s Crab Apple fruit, Hawthorn, old Ivy
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seeds and Cotoneaster berries. Summer is heralded by Mulberries, Honeysuckle, Buddlea, Sunflowers and Teasels. Autumn packs the best punch at a time where lots of birds are wanting to get fat before they migrate. Plants like Pyracantha, Rosa Glauca, Holly, Ivy and Rowan are very generous at this time of year. Also choose plants which are susceptible to insects, normally a phrase that makes gardeners gasp in horror, are actually fantastic for birds needing to get their daily protein. Other things in the garden Having a lawn rather than paving can encourage birds to forage and they like the grass clippings for nest building. Uncut grass and wildflower meadows
32 Gardening are even more attractive for birds and host lots of insects as well. In Autumn leaving piles of leaves and compost really helps birds rummage around for insects and worms before Winter sets in. A pond, always the queen of the garden, acts as a clean fresh water source and bath as well as being host to insects. This Autumn you can think about giving your garden a bird friendly makeover and enjoy having more of these vibrant but fragile creatures come to visit. Where to go in October I like to recommend Sussex Prairies near Henfield at this time of year. These gardens are a spectacular display of prairie flowers and grasses difficult to grow in small gardens. They will continue to have a faded beauty right up to Xmas.
October tasks 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 now 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. Repair your lawn, start now with the cooler weather, either using pre-grown turfs or seeding into prepared earth. 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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Doors By Chris Ennis FRICS Stable, saloon, swing, front, back, barn, fire, french, glazed, sliding, bi-fold, solid steel security………. Yes, they are all types of door! Their function is evident and that is to provide security, privacy and safety. I frequently see issues of very poor amateur installation, and inadequacy in terms of access and design. The most common type of door in a modern property is the ubiquitous white panel unit, hardboard faced over a timber frame. The core (internal structure) will typically be formed in corrugated cardboard. These doors are lightweight, clean in appearance, and relatively cheap to buy usually about £30.00 each. There are many door designs, some more expensive units are oak or other hardwood veneered systems where the door core is formed in MDF (medium density fibreboard). Oak furniture and fitments are very fashionable at the moment, and these are very often constructed in solid foreign grown material. Doors are installed within a door lining which is the thickness of the wall in which it sits. This is secured to the walls and wedged/screwed square within the door opening. It is to this lining that the door stops, other mouldings and door furniture are secured.
The doors should be installed within their frame to show ‘shut lines’ of about 3 mm. If the gaps around the doors are irregular in size, this may indicate either poor workmanship or movement within the wall or door frame. One particular class of door requires special mention…… That is the fire door. The purpose of such a door is to minimize spread of fire and smoke and to give more time to exit a building. There are many regulations concerning the need for, and the location of fire doors. Suffice it to say that they should be installed as part of a whole assembly of door leaf, frame, door stops, intumescent strips, seals, hinges and door handles. Fire safety is covered in part B of the building regulations. Whilst writing about fire safety, I feel compelled to remind every reader to install smoke detectors at both ground and upper floor levels, and to ensure that they are fully operational. I still see many unprotected premises. Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor. Call him on 01903 261 217 or you can send an email to surveyor1@talktalk.net or see www.propdoctor.co.uk
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