Sussex Local Magazine Storrington - October 2019

October 2019

Storrington - Ashington - Cootham - Sullington - Thakeham - Washington Local news and events through the door to 6,500 homes in this area every month

AIR QUALITY Storrington’s pollution at dangerous levels

Storrington’s pollution at dangerous levels

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Angela Barnes at Komedia My Moozik Children’s CD & Book

ROCKINGHORSE Helping sick children

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Health, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Local Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory

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October 2019 Cover image: Traffic in Storrington High Street by Jack Walker

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 two great competitions to enter this month - we have tickets to see comedian Angela Barnes perform at Komedia Brighton. You can also win a children’s music CD and signed book “My Moozik” - the brainchild of double-platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner.

Our charity profile this month is 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.

Georgia also co-authored our cover story on page 16. The levels of pollution recorded in Storrington over the last few years spike far above the recommended safe levels. Of course the through traffic is not going away any time soon, but additional fumes are created by people simply leaving their cars idling for absolutely no reason - even while shopping in Waitrose! Let’s all dig in and put a stop to this unnecessary addition to the already awful air we are breathing in every day. Your opinions and input would be very welcome.

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”

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Please switch your engine off!

Storrington’s pollution is harmful to our health - everyone can help by switching engines off when stationary.

By Georgia Brown & Jack Walker It may be no secret that Storrington has previously been exposed as having the worst air quality and highest levels of pollution in the South East, with data suggesting that the quality of air has previously plummeted to rates even worse than London.

The high levels of traffic congestion through Storrington High Street and surrounding areas contribute to the remarkable levels of harmful emissions released into the air from car engines. Often at a gridlock, peak time traffic queues through our narrow high street contribute a worrying level of harmful pollutants into the air on a daily basis. Almost a decade on from the first Air Quality Action Plan implemented by Horsham District Council (HDC) to bring long-term benefits to people in the village, it seems that it is now time for the community to acknowledge the pollution crisis to help the council tackle the issue.

The graph below shows a comparison in levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) as nitrogen dioxide (NO2) across the last decade. NOx is released into the atmosphere when fuels, such as petrol, are burned. High levels of such emissions can inflame the airways in our lungs causing serious health problems. In Britain alone, known NO2 emissions have been estimated to kill

Source: Air Quality England www.airqualityengland.co.uk

23,500 people every year, according to aerosol science professor Ian Colbeck of the University of Essex.

The concentration of air pollutant is measured in micrograms per cubic meter of air (µgm-3). The European Commission environmental department consider exposure to any level of air pollutant over 200

µgm-3 for over an hour to be harmful to our health.

Levels of air pollutant over 10 years recorded in Storrington Roadside are presented in the below graph, depicting a scary reality regarding the pollutants in the atmosphere in Storrington.

What can pollution do to our health?

Air pollution can cause serious health problems.

Around 1 in 10 cases of lung cancer in the UK are caused by air pollution and, according to the World Health Organisation, high levels of pollutants in European cities can lower life expectancy by anywhere between 2 to 24 months.

Air pollution can have especially negative effects on vulnerable popuRecommended lation groups like the safe level of air elderly and children. The pollutant British Lung Foundation says that young children can develop asthma from breathing in polluted air and can even be at a higher risk of getting lung cancer when they get older. Older citizens are already predisposed to respiratory conditions and breathing in excessive NO2 may cause further health problems for them.

2018’s Air Quality Management Annual Status Report from Horsham District Council revealed that Storrington’s air quality still needs to be improved. Since 2016, a slight decrease in NOx levels was observed, but the levels still exceeded objectives in Manleys Hill and School Hill.

West Street and High Street were both within 10% of

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What can be done?

With all these facts considered, despite HDC’s efforts, it could be said that we need to do something to combat air pollution as a community.

HDC have implemented Action Plans over the years to tackle the crisis, including:  A Traffic Regulation Order to prohibit waiting, loading and unloading on North Street (at the Junction with the High Street) is being implemented imminently and the Parish Council will be urging HDC to enforce these restrictions vigorously.  A Traffic Regulation Order to prohibit lorry movements into and out of School Hill at the junction with Manleys Hill is also being implemented with advisory signs already in place.  There is still the possibility of two bypasses on the A27 from Worthing and Arundel to give cars and lorries an alternative route in order to reduce congestion through Storrington and surrounding towns.

Highways England are planning on starting the construction of the Arundel bypass by 2022 which will follow the preferred route to be announced in 2020. They have also looked into improvements between Worthing and Lancing.  Changes to the crossings on the High Street have been considered in order to improve traffic flow.

The authorities can only do so much to tackle the high levels of pollution in Storrington and surrounding areas. What is important, is that everyone recognises the threat high levels of emissions have to our health, and acts accordingly to improve the local air quality.

It’s not just the through traffic When walking through Storrington, it is not uncommon to see people leaving their vehicles running whilst stationary. You can see this when observing people stopping at cash points, shopping at Waitrose and even outside Storrington Primary School, when the jeopardy caused from toxic fumes into young lungs is at its highest.

Switch off and save Turning off your car’s engine while stationary will not only help the environment, but will also save money and petrol. According to research conducted by Vehicle Lab, on average, an idling car wastes 1/7 to 1/5 of a gallon (0.6 – 0.9 litres) of petrol every hour. With petrol being about £1.28 per litre, every hour of idling could cost up to £1.15. Drivers turning off and restarting their car when stationary in traffic for more than 10 seconds actually uses less fuel than when their car is left running. In modern cars, starting the engine uses nowhere near as much fuel as older cars that would need a gush of fuel to start the engine.

The best way to improve our air quality is to come together and make changes to reduce our carbon footprint and save the environment. With pollution levels that have been higher than London’s, it is essential that we take action and make a change for the better.

To tackle this issue, Sussex Local will be pushing councils and others to campaign for switching off engines when stationary to help contribute to cleaner air in our local area. Everyone can help by:  Turning off engines when sitting in traffic.  Making sure engines are turned off when your car is parked, even when loading.  Sharing lifts at busy times such as the school run or work commute to limit traffic.  Wherever possible, using public transport, cycling or just walking.

Every individual action can make a dent - let’s see what we can do together.

Georgia Brown has started her second year Journalism Masters course. Jack Walker is in his A level year after which he aims to pursue a career in journalism.

Editor’s Note We work and live in Storrington with our two young children, one of whom has mild asthma, so you could say we live and breathe this issue daily.

The issue came to a head a couple of months ago for us when someone told us they had seen a powerful SUV with two exhausts belching out fumes into the faces of people walking up the slope into the Waitrose car park. There was no sign of the driver, but the passenger inside advised that the driver had gone shopping in Waitrose! On another occasion recently, I personally witnessed from our office window a car idling for no less than 20 minutes whilst the driver stood outside it using his phone. It is also not uncommon to see stationary cars with engines running and drivers sitting in them near Storrington Primary school.

As Georgia and Jack were with us in the Summer for a period, I asked them to research and write this article. I think they did a good job and hope you agree. All feedback would be welcome to info@sussexlocal.net

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Local Walks - October All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the leaders named below for full details and for any last minute changes.

Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council (HDS). Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by HDC. Tue 1 9:30am Buchan Country Park 3 miles 1 hr Level 2 Meet in the car park off Horsham Road (A2220), RH11 9HQ, on the Crawley to Horsham side of the dual carriageway. No dogs.

Emmy 01403 255517 Tue 2 11:00am Steyning Health Centre Walk 2 miles 75 mins Level 2 Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ. Various routes taking in parts of Steyning and the outskirts. Includes some stiles and inclines.

Ann 01903 297553 Fri 4 10:00 am The Haven going South 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Meet at the lay-by opposite The Blue Ship RH14 9BS. A fairly flat walk takes us south, through fields and woodland. Sorry, no dogs.

Margaret 01403 262311 Fri 4 11:00am Barns Green 2 miles 60 mins Health Meet in new car park above the Village Hall, enter by way of the car park outside the Village Hall which is marked by yellow road markings RH13 0PT. Well behaved dogs welcome.

Chatter 07720 714306 Sun 6 10am Highden Hill & Windlesham 4.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3 Meet in Chantry Hill car park, Chantry Lane, Storrington. This is a circular downland walk with wonderful views and tracks around Windlesham. Includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome.

Mick 01903 745971 Wed 10 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles 1 hr Health Meet Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens, ginnells and snickets. May be extended if walkers wish to walk further. No dogs.

Anne 01273 493671 Sat 12 9:00am Three Woods and Sullington Hill 8 miles 3.5 hrs Level 3 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park RH20 4BG. Great views. Refreshments provided at the end of the walk.

Mick 01903 745971 Wed 16 10:00am Slindon Folly 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Meet in the car park in Slindon Wood/Common - off Park Lane. A circular walk steadily climbing through fields and woods, summit above the Slindon Folly. No dogs.

Mike 07855 502023 Sat 19 2:00pm Roundabout West Chiltington 3.8 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2 Meet at West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. A lovely varied walk around West Chiltington. Dogs welcome, refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 745971 Sun 20 10am Three Woods Walk 8 miles 3 hrs Level 3 Meet at Georges Lane National Trust Car park RH20 3BN. A lovely circular walk, great views. Some very steep steps. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 745971 Wed 23 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles 1 hr Health Meet Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens, ginnells and snickets of Henfield. No dogs.

Anne 01273 493671 Fri 25 10am Clayton Windmills 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3 Meet in the car park (Jack and Jill) Mill Lane, off A273, BN6 9PG. A circular walk, some inclines and a couple of stiles. Beautiful views. No dogs please.

Margaret 01403 262311 Sat 26 9:00am Storrington Amberley Circular 9 miles 4 hrs Level 3 Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park RH20 4BG. Please bring a drink and a snack. Stile(s).

Refreshments provided at the end of the walk.

Mick 01903 745971 Sun 27 2:00pm Thakeham Circular 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2 Meet in Thakeham Church car park, RH20 3EP. This popular short walk explores the tracks, footpaths and byways north of Thakeham Village. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick 01903 745971 Tue 29 9:30am Buchan Country Park 3 miles 1 hr Level 2 Meet in the car park off Horsham Road (A2220), RH11 9HQ. Largely wooded area with some open heathland, meadows and ponds. No dogs.

Emmy 01403 255517 Wed 30 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins Health Meet at bandstand in Carfax (RH12 1FD). Choose a 30 or 60 mins. Suitable for elderly and those recovering from illness. Dogs must be kept on a lead.

Emmy 01403 255517

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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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Under 9 Cricket Festival On a warm and sunny September Sunday morning, Storrington Cricket Club played host to an under-9s cricket festival. Six local teams and over 50 young cricketers competed in the 8-a-side tournament, with

committed fielding all afternoon. To enquire about new juniors from 5-15 joining, please contact Martin Fisher, Colts Manager, on 07850 416886 www.storringtoncricket.club

New Glebe Surgery

Storrington fielding both an under-9s and AllStars team (5-8 year olds). The festival was the first experience of competitive cricket for the Storrington AllStars team. Findon were the overall winners, remaining unbeaten on the day.

Meanwhile the Storrington CC Development eleven forced a draw at the lovely Parham ground, with plentiful support for the side. Parham batted first and notched up a very healthy 211 – 4 wickets, however Storrington saw out the draw at 136 – 9 wickets. First senior wickets for Daniel Hunton and Tom Fisher were highlights alongside three excellent catches and fine

The new surgery is due to open early in January 2020. Everything has gone well with the build and the surgery is looking forward to having a car park again.

They wanted to thank the team of volunteers who have through all weathers helped patients to the surgery and to thank their staff and patients who have been understanding over the access issue whilst building work has been in progress.

Storrington Conservation The next work party will again be at Fryern Dell on 5th October starting at 10.00am. As usual, there will be the welcome coffee break. On 26th October we have our AGM in the Village Hall, starting at 2.00pm. The speaker is to be Sarah Ward, Sussex Wildlife Trust's Marine Officer. Her subject is the Trust's work to protect and conserve the marine environment off the Sussex coast. All welcome, £3. Mick Denness 01903 745971 www.storringtonconservation.org.uk.

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Hospice Care Week This October, hospices across the country are joining together to celebrate Hospice Care Week – a week of action that aims to raise awareness and challenge perceptions of hospice care. It‟s also your chance to get involved with your local hospice which is St Barnabas House.

Running from 7-13 October, the theme for this year‟s Hospice Care Week is „This is what it takes‟. You can expect a look behind the scenes at the less visible work that goes into funding and providing hospice care at St Barnabas House, such as all the materials and equipment necessary, and the individuals whose dedication and expertise make it all possible.

You can get involved in Hospice Care Week by registering for an event, getting in touch with the hospice about volunteering, making a donation, joining the St Barnabas Lottery or visiting one of the hospice‟s 12 charity shops. Find out more at www.stbh.org.uk/ hospicecareweek

St Barnabas Art Sale A group of charity volunteers, the Storrington Friends of St Barnabas House, are organising an art sale and auction at Windlesham House School on Saturday 19 October to raise funds for the Worthing-based hospice. The group have carefully curated 70 pieces of collectable contemporary art, ranging from handmade ceramics to affordable prints, paintings and

photography – all by established artists and makers, including Walter Keeler, Hala Sabet, Philippa Canaan, Kate Wickham, Karin HayWhite and Graham Murrell.

Storrington-based artist, John Mulligan, has organised the unique event, alongside Tricia Jeffs, who is also part of the Storrington Friends group (both pictured above). Viewing will be from 10am on Saturday 19 October with the auction starting in the afternoon at 2pm. Details of the event and lots can be found at www.stbh.org.uk/artsale-and-auction

Later Life Planning Show The Storrington Community Partnership is organising a later Life Planning exhibition. Experts on hand will include a solicitor, a local funeral director, and St Barnabas Hospice to explain their services. Care in old age and finance will be subjects for other specialists. There will also be officers of the local authorities to advise on care in later life, the roles of the Registrar, and other specialist services; plus a doctor from Glebe surgery in Storrington. Entry is free with complimentary refreshments. Saturday 12th October, 10.00am - 1.00pm, Old School Hall, School Lane, Storrington.

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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.

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28 Charity Profile 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

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.

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30 Charity Profile / Legal 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

Time To Review Your Later Life Plans

By Emma Wells MIPW Will Writer During the last decade the following things have happened in my familyOne Alzheimer’s diagnosis, two cancer diagnoses, four marriages, one divorce, seven house sales, one new business, three deaths and six births.

If the last decade of your family’s life looks even a tiny bit like mine then it’s time to review your Will and if you haven’t yet made one, it goes without saying that you really do need to.

Any big life event should prompt you into reviewing your Will as should any change in your financial circumstances. The process with Nsure is very straightforward and whilst I understand that talking all things death probably doesn’t excite you, the overwhelming consensus from the clients that have used our estate planning service is that the experience was actually painless and always put their minds at rest.

The other things that you really need to consider arranging are both Health and Welfare and Property and Finance Lasting Powers of Attorney, just in case you are the one in four of us who loses capacity

during your lifetime.

People often tell me that they don’t think they need to do this just yet, but when everything is fine is exactly when you should be getting your affairs in order, as there may come a time when you could do without the added pressure of needing to meet with someone like me or worse still you miss the boat and it’s too late.

Thank you to those of you who came to our estate planning seminar in June, many of you have since met with me and made your Wills and arranged your LPAs which is great. Those of you who couldn’t make the last seminar can book to attend the forthcoming one on Tuesday 1st October at 3pm where my colleagues and I will be talking about Wills, LPAs and inheritance tax planning.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with me or if you would like any more information please do get in touch on 01903 821010 or via email Emma.wells@nsure.co.uk.

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Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°c and set aside a large baking dish 2.Place apple and pear slices into a bowl and add the lemon juice, apple juice or water, honey, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt, mix and fold all ingredients together so apple and pears are coated 3. Add the contents of the bowl evenly to the baking tray and loosely cover with tin foil before placing in the oven for 45 minutes 4. After 45 minutes has passed carefully remove the foil and bake for a further 15 minutes (the fruit should be fork tender and slightly caramelised) 5. Simply serve with a healthy dollop of Caroline’s Dairy bourbon vanilla ice cream Recipe kindly supplied by Hollie from Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre Washington. All ingredients available from Village Larder.

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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

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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

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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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42 Gardening

A great lawn for next Spring & Summer

By GreenThumb, Lawn Treatment Service meaning scarification, aeration and a post scarification treatment, but it’s also essential that lawn owners ensure dead leaves are removed as they block sunlight which eventually kills the grass plant. It’s important that shrubs, bushes and overhanging branches are kept cut back, as the shade they create also prevents light reaching the lawn, which is vital for its health.

And that’s it: a lawn is made up of living, breathing plants and as long as it is not neglected through autumn and winter it will provide a beautiful, green space while we anticipate spring coming around again.

Scarification is essential for a healthy lawn.

For a Great Lawn in Spring and Summer, treat the lawn right in Autumn and Winter.

So, summer is all but gone and the colder months of autumn and winter are upon us.

But what does that mean for the nations lawns?

As wonderful as summer in the garden can be, it can really take its toll on the lawn. The heat of the sun, lack of rainfall, the weight of the lawn mower being used more often and increased footfall will all add to the soil becoming compacted.

Compaction can cause weakening of the grass plant, roots to develop at a shallow depth, development of surface thatch, dry patch and moss. The best way to relieve compaction in a lawn is to have aeration professionally carried out.

Thatch in a lawn is like a thatched roof above the soil line; a thatched roof keeps a house dry by keeping the moisture at the top. A thick thatch layer in a lawn functions in a similar way. Thatch is formed of grass clippings, dead leaves, living stems and roots. It impacts the soil’s moisture levels which can encourage the grass to live in the thatch. Therefore, removal of thatch is necessary to make the roots grow deeper, to get the moisture in the soil underneath, making for a stronger grass plant and an environment far less conducive to moss and other such unwanted growth.

GreenThumb can do all the heavy work for you,

Aeration allows the soil to breath, creating room for healthy root systems.

GreenThumb are the leading lawn treatment service in the UK and are proud to pioneer the lawn care industry, creating millions of beautiful lawns for over 30 years.

For your free lawn analysis call 01243 373642 or email Chichester@greenthumb.co.uk

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44 Property

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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46 Schools

Steyning Grammar School Jamie Bond – Waterpolo for England

Congratulations to Jamie (first row, 7th in from right) who has been selected to represent England at the U19 junior men’s and women’s Waterpolo North Sea Cup in Wales (September 7th-8th). The event will feature teams from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

A-level results Sustained outstanding examination results from Steyning Grammar School’s Sixth Form College students, 98.2% pass rate at A Level.

Overall average A Level grade of a B and a Distinction for BTEC National and over 77% of grades at A*-C at A Level. Prestigious

progression destinations and offers at highly sought after research based universities including four students into Oxbridge.

Impressive higher level apprenticeships at Dyson and BMW. GCSE Results Record Progress - all students are achieving significantly better than national averages. Large improvement of 6% in the Basics 4 measure to 70% reflects our strengths in English and Maths.

Record top end achievement this year with 48% of students getting at least one grade 7 and 11% of students getting at least one grade 9. Overall 11% of grades achieved at Steyning were grades 8 to 9 equivalent of the old A* and above - the highest ever for our school. Outstanding Science results again 25% of students achieved a grade 9 in Biology.

At Steyning Grammar School we are proud of the fact we continue to teach a broad and balanced curriculum. We are particularly pleased with the progress of students in Photography, Music and Health and Social care where students on average achieved one grade better than students completing these courses nationally.

By Luke Talbot www.sgs.uk.net

Storrington Primary Starting School

What a fabulous start for our new children! It has been an exciting first few weeks for our new children at Storrington Primary. We are so proud of the way they have all settled into their new classes.

They have coped so well with all the new routines including organising their own belongings, staying for lunch and all that that involves and making sure they are in the right place at the right time!

The children have begun to learn about school expectations and how to play and learn alongside new friends. They have also begun to learn the names of all the adults who are helping to look after them in Early Years and keep them safe.

We have some wonderful opportunities and experiences planned for all our children as they begin their exciting journey into school life with us at Storrington Primary.

01903 742047 Spierbridge Road, RH20 4PG www.storringtonprimary.co.uk

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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

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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50 Health & Wellbeing

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.

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

October 16th is World Spine Day

To support this we will be offering the first 3 people to call a FREE Initial Consultation (worth £50) when quoting Sussex Local

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Storrington & Sullington Neighbourhood Wardens Monthly round up Youth Club 30th October

Chris Poore

On the afternoon of Wed 30th October we have arranged a Half Term Youth Club at Impulse Leisure Centre from 2pm -4pm. Activities include multi-sport, football, table tennis, basketball, cricket and also gym sessions. To find out more, please contact Impulse Leisure Centre.

Seasonal advice It’s difficult to know whether the weather will be scorching, freezing, wet or just colourful this October.

Whatever the weather decides to do, we have information to share. Please see our website for seasonal advice including keeping safe at Halloween.

This is a time when families go out trick-or-treating and throw parties for friends and family but please respect your neighbours and the elderly as not

everyone enjoys having strangers turn up at their door. Visit www.horsham.gov.uk and search for ‘seasonal alerts’.

Lock it or lose it - whilst out and at home Thefts from cars are becoming more commonplace – especially if you have parked in a countryside car park while going for a walk. And surprisingly, more and more people are not locking their cars when parked in their drives. To keep your possessions safe, follow the advice from Sussex police. For more details visit www.horsham.gov.uk and search for ‘property crime’.

Keeping safe on the roads this autumn The wet roads and low autumnal sun can cause problems for drivers. Slow down if you are dazzled by the sun’s glare and keep a pair of sunglasses in the car. Be particularly careful around schools as it may be more difficult to see children walking and cycling due to the low sun. Drive more slowly on leaf-covered roads and allow for increased stopping times.

We hope you have a great October and look forward to seeing you when we are out and about on our patrols. Do feel free to get in touch.

Chris Poore, tel: 07795 046743 Or you can email: storrington-sullingtonwardens@horsham.gov.uk

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Paws for thought Halloween With all the excitement around at this time of year, it’s easy to overlook potential hazards in the home, leaving pets vulnerable.

This month I have put toDr Julian Hoad gether a list of horrors to be aware of which will help you keep your pets safe and happy this Halloween. Spook-tacular!

Trick but hide the treats!

Most responsible pet owners will be aware of the danger to pets from ingesting inappropriate treats such as chocolate, which is highly toxic to them. However, lots of other treats meant for humans can be just as dangerous, even healthier options such as raisins and grapes which can cause kidney failure in pets. Wrappers, chewing gum, sweets and lollipop sticks pose a hazard so it’s really important to keep treats in pet-proof containers and make sure rubbish is in a secure bin where it can’t be chewed on.

Hubble bubble, decorations mean trouble It wouldn’t really be Halloween without a lantern or two, but naked flames and wagging tails don’t tend to mix well and singed whiskers are not a good look

either. Candle decorations should always be kept out of reach from curious paws, along with glowsticks and glow jewellery which may be punctured with a sharp tooth and can cause some distressing symptoms.

Does my tail look big in this?

As entertaining as it might be to have a miniature Aslan or four-legged Captain Hook running around the lounge, dressing pets up could mean they struggle to behave normally, causing disorientation, stress and panic. Ribbons, sequins, beads and wire can also be a choking hazard so it’s really best to leave the dressing up to the humans.

Hide and seek Dinging doorbells, creepy callers and startling sounds can all cause anxiety in pets and leaving them outside means they are vulnerable to being teased or spooked by trick or treaters. Keep pets safe from the eerie excitement indoors, in a quiet room away from the front door, where they can hide away and stay calm.

Beware Despite our best efforts, accidents can still happen. If you spot your pet behaving strangely, keep an eye on them. If they start to display symptoms that you are worried about including being unsteady on their feet, vomiting, diarrhoea, breathing difficulties or seizures call your vet immediately.

Crossways Veterinary Group, School Hill, Storrington, 01903 743040 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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Windows 7 support ends January 14th Microsoft withdrawing updates and security patches

You switch on your PC, the Windows logo pops up, sometimes you have to wait while it says “updating please do not switch off” (wait, you do install Windows updates right?) and a minute later you’re up and running. Everything works. So where’s the fire?

The fire is what Microsoft constantly put out by keeping your Windows operating system up to date. This not only involves issuing software patches, but also critical security updates that keep your PC safe.

As technology advances, the effort involved trying to standardise everything across several Windows versions becomes substantial. Something has to give, and as Windows 7 has been around since - well 2007 - Microsoft say it’s time for it to hang up its boots.

What does that mean for you?

Well your world won’t fall in on January 15th, but it might if you don’t act soon after. The technical assistance and software updates that help keep your device safe online and protect it from threats, will no longer be available for Windows 7 after 14th January 2020. Support for Internet Explorer on a Windows 7 device will also be discontinued on January 14, 2020.

Every Windows 7 PC or Laptop still using the internet for online activities (such as banking, shopping or emailing) after this date, will not be secure and will make the device more vulnerable to hackers - your

computer will continue to work but, it could be compromised at any time!

What should I do?

Basically there are three options, depending on your current set up, and in my order of preference. In each case you should make sure all your data is properly backed up.  You can purchase a new computer with Windows 10 already pre-installed, and transfer your data.  You may have a dual license (Windows 7/10) which came with your current PC, in which case you can uninstall Windows 7 and install Windows 10.  You can purchase a new Windows 10 licence for your existing PC and transfer everything over.

In practice the last option may seem tempting if you are happy with your current PC. However the new license is costly (beware of the fakes advertised on the internet) and eventually your PC will run out of steam with the demands placed on it by Windows 10 and newer software.

Businesses and private individuals will have the same issue. It is irritating to have to spend money on something which is currently working - sadly, doing nothing is not an option if you want to stay safe.

Janet deBuriatte runs Microsoft Partner computer consultancy JanIT. 01903 331 380 janet@jan-IT.com

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Sandgate Estate early 20th Century In the past large estates housed many of their staff.

These are examples from the Sandgate Estate early 20th Century.

Head Keeper’s Cottage in the Pine Forest

The Bailiff's Cottage Washington Road

The Head Gardener’s House on the Washington Road Photos and text courtesy of Storrington Museum The Old School, School Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LL Open: Wednesday, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm and Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm. Telephone: 01903 740188 or please visit: www.storringtonmuseum.com

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Win tickets to see Angela Barnes: Rose Tinted BBC new comedy award winning English comedian Once again, Angela Barnes sold out show after show at last year’s Edinburgh Festival, and picked up some wellearned critical acclaim along the way. Now she brings her show, Rose Tinted on tour in the UK. With stand-up and stories from a woman who is just, like the rest of us, trying to live her life… and wouldn’t mind a taste of that ignorant bliss she’s heard so much about! You may have seen or heard Angela on a number of topical comedy TV and radio shows.

Before becoming a comedian, Angela worked in health and social care. In 2011, she won the BBC New Comedy Award and became a finalist at the 2011 Latitude Festival New Act of the Year competition. Since then Angela has become a regular on BBC’s The News Quiz, Newsjack and Mock The Week. She has also appeared on Live At The Apollo, The Now Show, Stand Up For The Week and Russell Howard’s Good News. Besides Rose Tinted’s success at the Fringe in 2018, Angela was also awarded the

Edinburgh Panel Prize as part of the Home Safe Collective – a project to help vulnerable comedians get home safely after shows, in the wake of the tragic death of Australian stand-up Eurydice Dixon.

“If you enjoy relatable comedy which is sprinkled with a dusting of political satire, then Angela Barnes: Rose Tinted is the show for you” – Broadway Baby.

We have a pair of tickets available for Komedia, Brighton on 23rd October.

More information visit www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk

Win a pair of tickets to see Angela Barnes: Rose Tinted To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What year did Angela win the BBC New Comedy Award? a) 2008 b) 2018 c) 2011 Send your answer and contact details to: Angela Barnes Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 17th October 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

58 Finance Promotion

Local Financial Firm expands Investment Solutions, which last year marked its 30th anniversary with a record year of achievements, has now expanded further to better serve its growing pool of clients and their wide range of needs. The Independent Firm of Chartered Financial Advisers has taken over a neighbouring property at its base at Grafton Road, Worthing to enable it to take on additional staff – helping to reinforce its position as among the largest firms of financial advisers in Sussex.

The expansion, which follows last year’s move to take over Roundhill Financial Management, an independent firm of financial advisers in Brighton, means Investment Solutions is better placed than ever to help guide clients through the maze of financial services on offer and provide advice and clear vision to help plan their futures.

Ivan Lyons, Managing Director, said: “This move signifies our commitment to our clients and intention to continue providing the same high standard of expertise that we have become known for since we were established in 1988.

A lot has changed since then and a growing number of people are realising the benefits of laying down solid plans for their financial future, whether that’s pension planning, financial investment or equity release, or protecting their loved ones by planning for long term care costs and inheritance tax.

We are proud of being the best and this investment in our future confirms we plan to continue to be the best for a long time to come.”

Investment Solutions marked its 30th anniversary last year by achieving record-breaking client assets under management of more than £400 million.

It also scooped an impressive number of leading industry awards, including Model Adviser ‘Top 100 IFA Firm’ for the third year running with the judges recognising the firm’s strong growth and steadily increasing assets under management which have leapt from £254m in 2016 to £400m last year.

There was praise for the firm’s investment process, client returns, services to clients and its own financial strength.

In previous years, the firm has won ‘Medium Company of the Year’ at the Adur & Worthing Business Awards and has been shortlisted as Citywire’s Top IFA Firm South East England in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Judges are regularly impressed with Investment Solutions’ quality of service and its service charter ensuring clients always know exactly where they stand.

A string of positive reviews for Investment Solutions on independent review sites such as Vouched For – where the public can rate their financial adviser – has seen the firm hold the position as the highest-rated firm within Sussex for six years in a row.

The firms’ expertise covers the full range of regulated activities covered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and all directors and financial planners are qualified as ‘Chartered Financial Advisers’, the FCA industry-recognised qualification that’s on a par with a university degree.

Investment Solutions provides bespoke advice to clients within the South East and beyond. With no external shareholders, it can offer wholly impartial and independent advice – which is almost unique in the field of Wealth Management. As a result, it is the only firm in West Sussex endorsed

by Solicitors Independent Financial Advice (SIFA), which provides legal firms with recommendations for financial services firms.

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fellow Director, said the firm aims to firmly remain at the heart of the community it serves. “We see ourselves as part of the community, and as part of that, we make a commitment each year to support local charities. This year we have been supporting the Chestnut Tree Hospice. This new growth brings exciting times and we are looking forward to providing even more clients with the high quality of financial planning that we have become known for.”

Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 www.investment-solutions.co.uk Twitter: @investment_sols Instagram: Investmentsolutions5785

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Ashington Parish Council Local development The Parish Council is aware that there is some mis-information circulating in the village regarding the Neighbourhood Plan and this is causing concern to some residents so, in order to clarify: The Plan proposes 225 homes not 1000; the Church is not being knocked down; an access road is not being built through the churchyard and there will be no exhuming of bodies and need for re-burial; the Recreation Ground is not being built on; there will not be thousands of extra car movements on Church Lane each day. It is also a fact that if the Parish has no Neighbourhood Plan then HDC will allocate development sites in the Parish. If residents have any concerns or questions about information that they have heard or read on websites, social media etc then please just get in touch with us and ask for clarification.

Twenty six potential development sites were submitted to the Plan for consideration and 3 sites (1,5 and 6) have been shortlisted based on sound planning reasons. The Plan is a technical planning document that has been prepared using professional advice

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by HDC and distributed to Parishes some years ago.

Village hanging baskets In other news – the hanging baskets have been fantastic this year and we would just like to thank Mark Adsett for putting them up/taking down and his diligent watering at early o’clock (and for not disturbing London Road residents while he does it!) and Karen Dare for organising them and assistance with putting up/taking down especially as she gets covered in muddy water, spiders and plant debris during the process.

Please visit our Facebook page ‘Ashington Parish Council’ and website www.ashingtonpc.org.uk for up to date news on village issues. Karen Dare Parish Clerk – clerk@ashingtonpc.org.uk 07851 009655.

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Storrington & Sullington Bench renovation

Some of you may have noticed a group of people have been renovating the benches on Old Mill Drive over recent weeks. Unfortunately, they have received quite a lot of negative comments about wasting taxpayers money by employing so many people to do such a small job.

This is a team of unpaid volunteers who travel around West Sussex helping local groups with community projects.

The matter of who owns and is responsible for these benches is unclear and the Parish Council has spruced them up in the past. This time is was Storrington in Bloom who took the initiative and arranged for the West Sussex Community Volunteer Team led

by Darren Rolfe to come along to help them do the work.

The team will be back in a few weeks’ time to finish the task and the Parish Council would like to thank everyone involved for their efforts

Neighbourhood Plan Adopted

Finally, after 6 years the Neighbourhood Plan was adopted by Horsham District Council (HDC) on 4 September and has now become a statutory planning document that the Horsham Planning Committee will have to take into account when assessing applica-

tions for development that are submitted. The work has not finished though, as we will be required to review the Plan on a regular basis and possibly have to look at more sites in the future but I would like to thank all of those involved in the process over the years for their hard work and perseverance.

The new councillors

I am very pleased to say that we now have a full quota of Councillors following the co-option of 3 new members at the Parish Council meeting on Wednesday 28th August.

We extend a very warm welcome to Matt Johnson, Jim Monaghan and Paul Oakham and look forward to working with them.

Neighbourhood Wardens

At the time of going to print, the interview process for the new Warden is underway and we hope that the successful candidate will commence his/her role shortly.

In the meantime Chris Poore continues to carry out his activities in the village and is regularly supported by his colleagues across Chris Poore the district. If you need to contact the Wardens please email Chris at StorringtonSullingtonWardens@horsham.gov.uk or telephone 07795 046743.

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Christmas Night Stall Holders

Plans are underway for the Storrington Christmas Night which will be taking place on Thursday 5th December. There will be a Children’s competition to decorate a bell or a star and an activity for the younger ones during the evening that will lead them to Father Christmas at the library. We are hoping to have a Festive Market so if you know anyone who is a local produer of seasonal items and who might like a stall, please contact us at the Parish Office on 01903 746547.

Text by Anna Worthing-Lees, Parish Council Chairman If you would like further information on these topics or any of the Parish Council’s activities, please contact the Clerk on 01903 746547.

Plot Vacancies at Ravenscroft Allotments We currently have a number of plots available at the Ravenscroft Allotment site and the Parish Council has decided to open up the offer to residents of our neighbouring parishes where allotments aren’t available. If you are interested in growing your own fruit & vegetables, please contact the Parish Office.

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Meetings October 2019 Infrastructure, Communications & Environment (ICE) Committee 2nd October 7.00pm Recreation & Property Committee 2nd October 7.30pm Planning & Development Committee 10th October 7.00pm Full Parish Council 30th October 7.00pm Please note that in the event that the ICE committee meeting over runs, the Recreation and Property Committee meeting will start later.

All meetings are held in the Chanctonbury Room, The Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP. Dates and times are subject to change so please refer to website: www.storrington-pc.gov.uk Email: office@storrington-pc.gov.uk Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 1pm

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Thakeham PC The new football season has begun, and our local clubs are making good use of Abingworth fields, including some new youth goalposts. Upcoming fixtures can be seen online at www.thakehamvillagefc.co.uk and also on www.ashingtoncougars.co.uk Planning In late August Abingworth Homes Ltd submitted a planning application to revise the layout and housing numbers for the final Phase 3 of the Abingworth Meadows development. By time of publication of this piece, these proposals will have been considered by the parish council at the 23 September Planning Committee meeting, and our advice to Horsham District Council (HDC) will be published. Decisions will then rest with HDC. HDC’s Development Committee’s August meeting made another locally important decision, by giving outline consent for 90 homes at the Thakeham Tiles site (off Rock Road). A large majority of members supported the planning officer’s recommendation to approve this scheme, which features in the Thakeham Neighbourhood Plan. The existing business expects to move elsewhere within the district.

Roads and Travel Related Given long-standing concerns about the minimal level of local bus services, the Parish Council will soon be

surveying households asking about residents’ different community transport needs. The results will inform decisions on investing in new services.

In November West Sussex Highways will begin pedestrian safety improvements at the Water Lane and Rock Road roundabouts – as requested by the schools. Highways have decided that vehicle activated signs are not required on the new 40mph stretch of road on the B2139, south of Jackets Hill. The parish council is supporting residents with a further application to reduce the speed limit on Greenhurst Lane.

Abingworth Shop Update We understand the dispute resolution between Mr Bryant and Abingworth Homes is complete and both parties are discussing next steps to deliver the longawaited shop. We will share further updates when we know them.

Halloween Fireworks - 31st October - free entrance The Thakeham Community Events group is busy organising the firework display taking place on Abingworth fields on 31 October. Entrance will be free, and food and drink will be available to purchase. Further details will be shared on our facebook page and website.

Charlotte Dumbrill, Assistant Parish Clerk. Find us at www.thakehamparish.co.uk

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Washington PC Neighbourhood Plan Adopted In July’s local referendum, 86% of those who voted supported the joint Storrington, Sullington & Washington Neighbourhood Plan. Subsequently, Horsham District Council (HDC) members voted unanimously to adopt the plan at their meeting on 4th September.

This now means that the plan is “made” and becomes an integral component within the HDC Framework.

National Trust (NT) Meetings Several meetings have been held with the NT, regarding the poor state of Georges Lane (South) leading from the A283 to the Trust’s car park at Warren Hill.

NT have now produced a plan to build a forestry-style track. The surface of the track will deter vehicles from driving at speed and allow timber and other forestry products to be removed more easily and safely. The track is planned as a permanent facility and NT will be seeking part-funding from the Forestry Commission. Rangers will be applying for funding when the next round opens in April 2020 with a target to construct it in Spring 2021. In the meantime, rangers confirm that they will re-grade the existing surface on a more frequent basis – monthly if necessary.

Police Resources Sgt Peter Allan of the Adur, Worthing & Horsham Prevention Team addressed the council’s September meeting. He spoke about the challenges facing

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Sussex Police, prioritising resources and the changing nature of crime. The increase in the Sussex police precept will fund a recruitment drive of 200 (net) more officers by 2022 and a dozen of the 100 new PCSOs will be recruited to the local Prevention team.

Sgt Allan explained that although Washington has a very low crime rate – less than 1% of burglaries, vehicle crimes and criminal damage reported in the Horsham district in the last 12 months, the local electorate who pay the police precept through their council tax will see an increase in resources for policing, but it would be misleading to say that Washington would get its own ‘bobby’ or PCSO; However, the Horsham District Rural Initiative aims to maximise communication with rural communities to provide support. The team has appointed a rural PCSO at Horsham, Erica Baxter, who has met with Parish Councils and Clerks, including Washington, to discuss their policing needs.

Allotments Plots are currently available at the allotments by Washington Recreation Ground. Any parish resident may apply by contacting the clerk.

Join the Parish Council The parish council needs the voluntary support of residents who know and love the area in which they live. We are particularly keen to hear from residents within the village, and Heath Common. For more details please contact the clerk Zoe Savill clerk@washingtonparish.org.uk

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