Sussex Local - Pulborough - March 2019

March 2019

SUSSEX LOCAL

Pulborough - Bury - Fittleworth - Nutbourne - West Chiltington

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COURT CLOSURES A setback for justice in Sussex?

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“Charge” Dance Circus tickets History of Trees - Book

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Charity, Community Local schools & Council

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WHAT’S ON

March events

GARDENS

Leonardslee

HEALTH

Shoulder Pain

Events, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Charity, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Local News, Gardening, Business Directory

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March 2019 Cover image March lamb

Welcome...

I love March, the lighter evenings and (hopefully!) warmer weather, not to mention Mother’s Day and my birthday!

Our main article this month is on the Closure of Magistrates’ courts in Sussex.

Journalist Veronica Cowan investigates see page 26.

Leonardslee Gardens in Lower Beeding is due to reopen at the end of this month.

With spectacular displays of Azaleas and Rhododendrons, Leonardslee is world famous. Andrew Staib goes on a tour of the gardens with Head Gardener, Ray Abrahams plus the main gardening tasks for March (In Your Garden page 36).

This month you can win tickets to see ’electrifying’ dance circus show ‘Charge’ at the Capitol Horsham, see page 52. You can also win the book ‘A History of Trees’ unusual and little-known facts about trees with a Sussex section - see page 50.

Chris Ennis our Property Doctor writes about home security and how to improve yours - see page 40. Whilst our Health article on page 48 looks at the causes shoulder pain and what you can do about it.

As usual we have our comprehensive What’s On guide (starting on page 4) and our regular local community, charity and school news. Please get in touch with anything you’d like published, community news is always free, please email: info@sussexlocal.net

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Local Walks - March All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Wed 6 Sat 9 Sat 10 Mon 11 Wed 13 Wed 13 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Wed 20 Thu 21 Sat 23 Sun 31

11:00 am Southwater Meet in car park of the Country Park RH13 9UN 2:00 pm Chanctonbury Ring Meet in the Washington South Downs Way Car Park 10:00 am Harrow Hill Meet at Kithurst Hill car park 7:00 pm Ron’s Evening Walks Very social walk that usually ending in a pub. You WILL be walking in the dark, bring good torch. Dogs allowed 9:00 am Wiston/Steyning Downland Dog Walk Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE 10:00 am Stopham Meet at Stopham Bridge, RH20 1DS. Explore the lovely coppiced chestnut woods in and around Stopham 10:00 am West Chiltington Meet West Chiltington Village Hall, Mill Road, RH20 2PZ 10:00 am Warnham - Guided Cycle Ride Meet at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre Social Club, RH12 3LY. Easy mainly on-road ride to Warnham 10:00 am Henfield Byways Meet Henfield Library, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens, ginnells and snickets of Henfield 10:00 am Ockley Meet on the south side of Ockley village green, just off the A29, RH5 5TR Walk to a nature reserve and lake 2:00 pm Nutbourne Meet West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. See vineyards, llamas, a windmill and lovely houses 10:00am Washington and Findon Valley Meet at Washington Southdowns Way car park 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk Meet Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG 10:00am Irene’s All Day Walk Please phone Irene for details.

2:00 pm River, Heath, and Pleasure Garden Meet Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG 10:00am Downs Farm Meet Kithurst Hill Car Park. This wonderful walk goes away to a little explored area of the Downs

2.6 miles 75 mins Alex 01403 273751 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Mick 01903 745971 6.5 miles 3 hrs Mick 01903 745971 5-6 miles 3 hrs

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Ron 07933 106663 2 miles 75 mins Ann 01903 297553 5 miles 2 hrs

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Mick 01903 745971 5 miles 2 hrs Irene 01403 783637 8+ miles 3 hrs

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ian.ford@horsham.gov.uk 2-3 miles 1 hr Health Anne 01273 493671 4.5 miles 2 hrs

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Margaret 262311 3 miles 1.5 hrs

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Mick 01903 745971 6.5 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Mick 01903 745971 2.5 miles 90 mins Mick 01903 745971 10+ miles 4+ hrs Irene 01403 783637 4 miles 2 hrs Mick 01903 745971 6 miles 2.5 hrs

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Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Wed 6 Sun 17 Sun 24 Sun 31

10:00 am Cissbury Meet in car park at top of Titch Hill 10:30 am Newhaven Meet in car park at Newhaven Fort 10:30 am Thorney Island Circular Meet in Emsworth Town Square 10:30am Heyshott Meet in car park in New Road, Ambersham Common

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Sussex Snippets Healthwatch West Sussex aims to make local health and social care services better for people that use them. They record feedback from patients and share this anonymously with the people who make decisions about health and care services. By sharing your experiences they say this can really help influence future improvements. They also offer a helpline on 0300 012 0122 which offers information and advice.

You can also call this number to access free Independent Health Complaints Advocacy if you need guidance on an NHS complaint or practical support.

Email:- helpdesk@healthwatchwestsussex.co.uk or visit www.healthwatchwestsussex.co.uk The 29th CAMRA Sussex Branches Beer & Cider Festival will be at Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9XZ on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March 2019. There will be 140+ real ales available plus an excellent selection of real ciders and perries.

Open Friday 11am – 3pm £6, 5pm - 10pm £8; Saturday 11am – 8pm £5.

Applause Rural Touring and the South Downs National Park Authority are delighted to announce an exciting new project to support a creative Writer in Residence. Playwright and community arts practitioner Sara Clifford will work closely with communities

SUSSEX LOCAL across the National Park in Spring 2019, gathering material on what it means to local residents to live in the South Downs, and exploring the rich cultural heritage of the region. She will shape her research into performances which will be staged in host pubs located in towns and villages as part of Applause Rural Touring’s Inn Crowd Scheme in Autumn 2019. Anyone interested in getting involved in the project in any way (local residents, landlords, community groups, local clubs and schools etc) should contact Sara at inroadsproductions@mac.com www.inncrowd.org.uk/ writers-in-residence/sara-clifford.

Team GB swimming heroes Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew are encouraging people in Sussex to sign up to Swimathon, the world’s biggest annual fundraising swim, to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie. Taking place from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st March, swimmers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to sign up to take part in the world’s biggest annual swimming fundraising event in pools across Sussex. People of all swimming abilities can participate as there are a variety of distances available as individual challenges. www.Swimathon.org.

Amateur photographers with a passion for wildlife can enter the 2019 Julian Gardner Awards. Entries should capture the UK countryside – be it game, wildlife, habitats or landscape, they will be judged by a panel from organisers the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). The competition – launched in memory of Sussex farmer Julian Gardner who was tragically killed while defending his property in October 2010 – has an adult and junior section. The closing date is May 31st.. Anyone wishing to take part can email a maximum of two photographs. Please email them to: photocompetition@gwct.org.uk.

The South of England Agricultural Society (SEAC) is delighted to announce that its 2019 Charity of the Year is Jamie’s Farm. Established in 2005 by then school teacher, Jamie Feild, the charity enables disadvantaged young people to thrive through residential experiences on one of their three residential farms. It was the idea of new 2019 Society President, Sir Richard Kleinwort, to support the fourth Jamie’s Farm, which is due to open in Lewes in Spring 2019.

SEAC exists to provide agricultural education and promote countryside learning across Kent, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Berkshire. Their support of Jamie’s Farm in 2019 will include raising awareness through their network of members and supporters, and providing the charity with an opportunity to fundraise at their various events held throughout the year, including the everpopular South of England Show which takes place on 6,7, and 8 June 2019.

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Rotary ABBA themed concert

Over 80 local elderly residents from Storrington, Pulborough and Ashington enjoyed a lively ABBA-themed concert organised by the Storrington and Pulborough District Rotary Club and performed by the West Chiltington based ‘Ladies that Boogie’ pop choir.

Girl guiding volunteers needed

Wanted in the Pulborough area ladies over the age of 18 interested in working with the girls and young women in a uniformed organisation that loves to have fun! How do you find out more? Email guidingwest chiltington1@gmail.com or phone Sarah (01978) 812449 District Commissioner

Friends of the South Downs FOSD organise over 200 walks and strolls each year for its members, some of which are open to the

Chestnut Tree House Lottery Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire and collectively their Lottery players pay for one in four days of our hospice care services.

Mrs B from Chichester has been playing since 2017 and won a £250 prize last November. She said “I support Chestnut Tree House because it is a good cause and playing the lottery is an easy way to do so.

“I was delighted to win and thrilled to bits when I realised it was an actual cheque!”

Join their Lottery and you will help to provide life changing hospice care for local children, week after week. You could also win a top prize of £1,000 every single week. Join today for just £1 a week at www.chestnutlottery.org.uk or call them on 01903 871842.

Players must be 16 or over. Promoter: St Barnabas Hospices (Sussex) Ltd. Managers responsible: S Smith and M Caunhye. St Barnabas Hospices (Sussex) Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk www.begambleaware.org

SUSSEX LOCAL broader public as “tasters”. Thier volunteers work to stop damaging building developments, to keep open the network of footpaths and bridleways and to extend the areas of access land on the Downs. One example is a joint project with the SDNPA Trust which is now replacing stiles with kissing gates, helping the less mobile walker who still wishes to enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors.

To promote a deeper understanding of the importance of the Park they also arrange talks and events relating to the geology, archaeology, landscape and cultural heritage of the South Downs. For example the next speaker is the Reverend Peter Owen Jones at Pulborough Village Hall on 4th April, entertaining with snippets taken from his recent BBC documentaries. Search YouTube for a film about the FOSD, and for more details call 01798 875073 or visit www.friendsofthesouthdowns.org.uk or

CPR and Defibrillator Training Further Dates – 18th March and 18th May. A Free ‘Heart Start’ session will be held at West ChiltingtonChurch Hall Monday 18th March at 7pma nd lasts around 2 ½ hours. The course is delivered by members of CHART, Community First Responders for West Chiltington and Pulborough. Numbers are limited but we can add your name to a waiting list. If you would like to attend a course, please go to the website www.chartonline.org.uk or phone 01798 812619.

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The 100th West Chiltington Show

The village show celebrates its 100th anniversary on 13th July and planning is well advanced. So far in the mix is Tom Foolery, Ladies that Boogie, Flipitas, Owls About Town, The West Chiltington Silver Band and the ever popular Dog Show plus lots more. If you would like to know more about the show or attend as a stallholder, competitor or volunteer please take a look at www.westchiltshow.org or email one of our volunteers:- Competitions: pathampton@hotmail.com; Stalls: familysmith1989@btinternet.com; Volunteers: jackietpicton@gmail.com.

Lodge Hill celebrates 20 years

Continuing the anniversary theme, Lodge Hill, the Coldwlatham based provider of outdoor activities for children, young people and adults of all abilities is celebrating 20 years of outstanding achievement. In 1998 the late Penny Hardwick OBE mobilised and led a group of like-minded people to raise funds to purchase the Lease of Lodge Hill for the future benefit of young people in and out of school throughout Sussex and beyond.

Following a successful funding campaign The Lodge Hill Trust purchased a 99 year Lease of the 32 acre site in 1999. The freehold was subsequently purchased in 2006, coinciding with the opening of the new Bradbury Building conference centre.

Thanks to the continued support of funders and the

wider community Lodge Hill has, over the years, been able to introduce new activities, facilities and equipment to accommodate and challenge each generation of young people of all abilities.

Approximately 28,000 young people and adults from Sussex and beyond benefit from the Lodge Hill experience each year.

The centre has secured funding for the expansion of residential capacity and to refurbish the kitchens, add on an Orangery style extension to increase the dining capacity and offer improved recreational areas. Throughout 2019 there will be various celebration events. Please see: www.lodgehill.org.uk

Probus Club 30 years on

Another fine local organisation with a birthday to mark. This time it is the West Chiltington Probus Club celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Roundabout Hotel recently, where members enjoyed the same lunch menu served at the inaugural meeting at the West Chiltington Golf Club in March 1989. The club is a social hub for lunches, events and making new friends or renewing old acquaintances. It meets on the first Wednesday in the month, for a chat, lunch and a talk. Membership is open to retired Professional and Business men. If you would like to know more please contact the Secretary Rodger Hunt at:rodger.atsj77@gmail.com

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ALL FIVE SERVICES INSPECTED

BY CQC GOOD! SEPT 2018 I could tell you all about Woodlands House and its facilities as if I was describing a hotel. For example the beautiful individual rooms, the designer bathrooms, wi-fi, HD TV, telephones, spacious gardens, etc. all of which Woodlands ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! has! However, when I was searching for a room for my own Mother all those years ago I do not remember any of these concerns being uppermost in my mind. What I do remember is the fear of making the wrong decision, whether I was "doing the right thing...� remembering "Don't ever put me in an old peoples home" but knowing in my heart and head that this was the very best decision I could make. What was so heartbreaking was the role reversal of taking and accepting the responsibility of making such a life changing choice on behalf of a loved one, and it was the hardest decision I ever had to make.

Finding the type of care available within the many different homes is daunting in itself. Do I want a new large modern home with all the "facilities" bright walls, all new staff, or do I want the home that offers the nearest possible likeness to a home? With familiar staff, many who have been at the same home for years and years with the maximum experience and ongoing training within that same home with a Manager who is in daily contact with all residents and staff?

Do I want to see every certificate for every course and pictures of members of staff because there are so many, or do I want to be greeted by the same team week in week out? These same staff knowing my loved one not only during the day but also at night when they are alone and feeling lost? Knowing, without referring to records, that it's Horlicks not chocolate she will appreciate at 2am?

If you are thinking along these lines come and visit Woodlands House for a chat and feel the homely atmosphere for yourself. 5* GOOD AT EVERY LEVEL {CQC Inspection} Reviews on www.carehome.co.uk Oonagh Manager/Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903 725458 or 07815 762623

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Prize Crossword Win a ÂŁ20 discount from a Rising Sun meal

Pulborough March 2019 January 2019 answer below:

Winner: Carys Pickett from West Chiltington. Congratulations and thank you to all who entered.

Finish the crossword and fill out the box below with the letters from the shaded squares. Work out the anagram

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One Pan Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken

If you like Satay chicken then this is one for you, quick and easy to prep and cooks in just over half an hour - Serves 4 Ingredients  3 tbsp 100% roasted peanut butter from @village_larder  2 tbsp soy sauce  3 tbsp coconut milk  3 tbsp chicken stock blended with two tablespoons of plain flour  3 garlic cloves, crushed  1 large red chilli, thinly sliced, seeds removed

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2 inches ginger, finely sliced 2 tbsp West Chiltington honey 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 700g skinless chicken thighs (we stock S K Hutchings meat)

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C 2. Slowly stir the soy sauce, peanut butter in a bowl, then stir the coconut milk and stock/plain flour for a couple minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, honey vinegar & chilli 3. Arrange the chicken in a large casserole dish, then pour the sauce all over them. Cover with the lid and bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The sauce should be bubbling and have thicken a little, if the sauce is to thick add a little water (remove the lid for the last ten minutes of cooking) 4. Serve with boiled rice, sprinkle with spring onions and a squeeze of lime Recipe kindly supplied by Hollie from Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre Washington. Follow Hollie on Instagram and Twitter @village_larder

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens The greatest woodland garden in the UK is set to reopen in West Sussex with an excitement for nature lovers akin to Willy Wonka opening up his doors. With spectacular displays of Azaleas and Rhododendrons, Leonardslee is world famous.

Andrew Staib, principle garden designer for Glorious Gardens Sussex, goes on a tour of the gardens with Head Gardener, Ray Abrahams.

For 8 years, the 240 acres of Leonardslee has been a neglected place. But when Penny Streeter bought the property and gardens in 2017 work started immediately. Last year Ray Abrahams was brought in to renovate the gardens.

“This garden is so full of wonderful surprises I am still discovering new and rare trees and plants.” says Ray, looking around into the still, sunlit Winter landscape.

“The first thing we have to do is make it ready for the public. We are putting in new paths, of which there are 6 miles, and building benches and a new reception area. Then we will start work on the Rhododendrons. Over a period of six to ten years, we will slowly take the height out from some of them to encourage growth lower down and have taken huge volumes of dead wood out of the canopies already.”

The statistics of Leonardslee are mind boggling. The gardens consist of over 15,000 Rhododendrons, 8,000 Azaleas and 15,000 other trees including giant Californian Redwoods and over 30 species of Eucalyptus. In the ancient woodland there are trees over 500 years old and there are 22 Champion Trees (a champion tree is recognised as the best living example of the species in the UK), two of which are Magnolia cambelii and Molecromata.)

More heart breaking are other figures like the gardens are home to over 150 trees on the Red List, which is the list of trees in the world near extinction, including Pinus paulustri and the Algerian Oak. “And see that tree there,” he says, pointing to a beautiful 20 foot Rhododendron changi, “they think there might be only 30 left in the whole of China which they come from. A valley was flooded to make a damn and wiped out most of them”

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“Our aim is to replicate the entire garden by collecting seeds and cuttings and either growing them on or storing them in seed banks.

There are too many rare trees here to loose. We aim to share them with other gardens, there is such rare stuff here. Edward Loder, the 19th Century founder of the gardens, had the pick of the bunch from plant hunters who returned from their world adventures. His son, Robin, planted over 120 different species of oak trees on that high ridge over there.”

“This is such a valuable and prestigious garden we would like to label every plant here and become an educational centre specialising in acid loving plants.”

Ray has devoted his whole life to acid loving plants, running away from school when he was 14 to work at Windsor gardens as well as the Queen Mother’s gardens and then on to managing other great woodland gardens in the UK and around the world.

He is full of quiet passion and focus. We come across a glade with a small stream running down the hillside.

“We aim to make a forest of Australian tree ferns

here and further down restore a large bog garden- to bring it all back to life!”

Ray goes on to explain the positive side of the garden being closed for so many years.

“A tremendous amount of nature has established itself over these years. Emperor Dragonflies down near the lower lake, insects I’ve never seen before, a lot of bird life and lizards and some wild orchids that I’ve never seen before in the UK. And in the deer park there are still eight pure white deer which are ancestors of the deer raised here a 100 years ago.

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I mention that I love Cryptomeria. Ray dashes into the undergrowth and eventually shows me the most extraordinary species I didn’t know existed. “There are still lots of surprises, and that woodland next to the deer park used to be part of the gardens. I’m still finding specimen trees there.”

Ray is still in awe I think about what he has taken on.

He is both ambitious for the gardens whilst recognising that they are already still very beautiful. and simply need to be preserved. “We have over 500 hundred species of Camellias and half of them have never even been named! They have interbred and it will take years to classify them all.”

What is clear is that Ray, and owner Penny, have the excitement and commitment to make Leonardslee special again.

Where to visit this March Leonardslee is due to open towards the end of the month, the great Rhododendron flower show lasts all the way till June. Keep looking for updates on their website for the opening dates.

March tasks  Sowing - Get busy in the vegetable patch - sowing both indoors and outdoors can begin  Shrubs - You can give Shrubs like Cornus And Salix a hard prune backlook on the RHS website to see how ruthless you can be!  Ponds - If the water starts warming up you can start feeding the fish.  Pruning - If you haven’t finished pruning your roses now is the last time to do them before they come into leaf.  Bulbs - Clean up the beds now to give bulbs a chance to get as much light as possible  Lastly - Look up summer flowering bulbs and tuber plants such as Dahlias.

They can be planted now.

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The Vintage Garden Company Decorative Garden Reclamation One of the largest dealers in the country, right on your doorstep!

Planters, Bird Baths, Garden Urns, Statuary, Benches etc

Coldwaltham, near Pulborough www.vintagegardenco.com

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Domestic Security

By Chris Ennis FRICS ‘A man’s home is his castle’ is an often-quoted phrase which, in modern usage, gives us the right to deny intruders into our property. A lawyer may tell you that this is the essence of a judgement made by Sir Edward Coke during the seventeenth century. Since the judgement prohibits us from shooting common thieves, an industry has thrived selling the products to keep him at bay.

The most obvious way to keep Mr Thief out is to shut doors and windows. You might be very surprised to hear how many times I am told ‘the key is under the pot by the front door’. Quite commonly doors are left open when children run out to play thereby presenting an invitation to the opportunist burglar.

These days replacement doors and windows have multi point locks, and in the most part these are secure, but cheaper designs of patio doors may allow easy access, and all doors should be deadlocked.

Older doors may be fitted with a ‘rim-lock’, commonly known as a ‘Yale’ lock. It pays to buy a high-quality branded device both to meet insurance company requirements and to give good security. Door bolts have

SUSSEX LOCAL been in use for hundreds of years but they can only be used from the inside. Mortice locksets with deadlocking are very effective.

Brass ‘Chubb‘ keys are common, but keys to the very old mortice locks are ornate and are collectable items.

There are numerous electronic aids to security. If funds permit, an investment in a burglar alarm system is probably good value, but as ever in this day and age the choices are many and the technology can be complicated. A recent survey indicates that 60% of thieves said they would not break into a house where there was a burglar alarm in evidence.……. the other 40% would just beak a window, and be in and out with the loot in a minute or two!

Take specialist advice, set aside a budget and consider the advantages of one of the many self-installed wireless systems available.

Most importantly, if a burglar alarm is fitted, use it.

After a while the act of alarming the house becomes normal and gives great peace of mind.

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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Bury School The family that plays together, stays together I have written lots about the research based learning that takes place here at Bury; however, every now and again an opportunity presents itself that would simply be too good to miss.

The 1st of February brought with it a blanket of white.

The pristine, virgin snow covered our school field; the temptation was too much. Waterproofs and wellingtons adorned (everyone has those in their office, right?), a metre stick in gloved hand – this was a chance to build a giant snowman! Venturing into the white abyss, the temptation was too great… collapsed to the floor – arms and feet creating 45 degree arcs.

Jumping up and proudly glancing at the snow angel left behind. Something was missing. Oh yes, better let the rest of school join in…

Mr Moore, Headteacher www.bury.w-sussex.sch.uk

St Mary’s Pulborough Sports at school

As a school we are very fortunate to have such close links with our local secondary, The Weald, and Horsham District Council Sports Development team.

Some of our Year 3 & 4 children had the opportunity to attend an athletics day organised by HDC at Collyers College. Ourselves, and six other schools took part in a variety of indoor athletic track and

SUSSEX LOCAL field events. The track events ranged from single lap races to hurdles and an obstacle course. The field events encompassed such events as standing long jump, target throw and chest-push. Although the children competed as individuals the emphasis of the day was on the importance of the team, as each personal time contributed to an overall school time. The children were a credit to the school and everyone displayed tremendous sportsmanship. It was a very competitive day and all the children gave their best and were immensely supportive of their team mates.

On a bright spring morning the children in Year 5 participated in a morning of Sports Leadership training with Mr Meaney from The Weald School. As a feeder school to The Weald we are often able to make use of their expertise and have a strong transition programme with them. Mr Meaney showed the children how to lead sports activities, which they could then do with the younger year groups. As a school we strongly believe that these peer to peer activities allow the children to develop responsibility, leadership and communication skills.

At the beginning of February a squad of year 4,5 and 6 pupils were invited to compete in the Horsham District Council Swimming Gala at The Pavilions in Horsham. Although we have a pool at school, it is outdoor, and so in the weeks before, the squad attended training sessions at Billingshurst Leisure C0entre. There were individual races in freestroke, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly and then various team relays. We were able to enter an A team, consisting of some club swimmers, and also a B team of school swimmers. There was a tremendous atmosphere poolside with parents, staff and students encouraging those in the water and building up those about to race next. Many of the children had never swum in a competitive environment before and were understandably nervous, but they all gave an outstanding performance resulting in the A team coming 1st and the B team achieving 2nd.

We are always so proud of our children and how they rise to any occasion and show the best of themselves. We try and instil in the children a sense of self belief and that if they focus and put in the effort they can achieve great things.

We always warmly welcome visitors to school to see what we are about, so if you are looking for a school place for your child, please contact us on 01798 872007 to arrange a visit. www.st-marys-pulborough.w-sussex.sch.uk

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St James’ School, Coldwaltham Yew Class Launch into their Space Topic Earlier this term, Yew Class from St. James’ Primary School took an educational trip to Chichester Planetarium as part of their topic on Space.

Millie and Ellie, Year 6, said “We learnt so much fascinating stuff about the planets and the stars! The best bit about it was the Dome display of all the star constellations. It was very fun but I was a bit scared, it was soooo dark that I had to hold my best friend’s hand!”

Apart from the shop – which all the children loved to visit of course – the class learnt about what life is like on the International Space Station and how the vessel moves through our solar system.

Through an amazing talk by one of the space authori-

ties of the planetarium, the children learnt about how far away the planets are and how long the seasons last on Neptune….about 140 years just for one summer!!

It was a great experience and the class highly recommend it as an educational and fun place of interest.

Year 3 and 4 on a Tree Trail at Lodge Hill The Year 3 and 4 children were lucky to be invited to Lodge Hill to test a new tree based nature trail.

Barnaby, aged 8, said “I really liked finding the trees.

The trees had numbers and we had a map to locate them and we had to find out what each tree was”.

Bobbi-Ann, aged 7, said “I really liked exploring”.

Afterwards the children looked for bugs in the new bug hotel. Millipedes and spiders were found, amongst other creatures. Thank you to Lodge Hill for inviting the children to visit.

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Paws for thought Obesity Obesity is a condition defined by an excess of body fat that has developed to the point that health is compromised. Although we often hear the term in relation to humans, pet obesity is Dr Julian Hoad one of the key welfare issues facing pets in the UK today.

According to the PDSA Pet Animal Welfare Report 2018, 98% of veterinary professionals surveyed said that more focus should be placed on preventing obesity rather than treating it. So, we’ve put together this list of five easy ways to help your pet maintain a healthy weight.

1) Calculate how much to feed Just like humans, pets require a certain amount of energy per day to maintain their weight. And also, like humans, this figure will be unique to them. How much food your pet should consume could depend on factors such as life stage, activity levels and any health problems. The guidelines on pet food packaging are exactly that; guidelines. Ask your vet to help you work out the right amount of food 2) Stick to it Once you’ve calculated how much food to feed your pet to maintain a healthy weight, measure it out daily to make sure you don’t go over. To maintain a

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Stick to set mealtimes rather than leaving food out all day. In a busy household, it’s easy to top up an empty feeding bowl without realising somebody else did exactly the same thing an hour ago.

3) Treats are treats In moderation, treats are ok.

However, problems can occur when treats are no longer treats and instead become the daily norm, or a way to show a pet that you love them. Any treats given should correspond with a reduction in regular food quantities. Chat to your veterinary team about which treats to use and try out some healthy ones.

4) Exercise everyday The physical benefits of an active lifestyle are endless; from improving muscular and cardiovascular fitness to alleviating stress, boredom and anxiety. So, when it comes to showing affection to our pets, exercise should be an obvious choice. Pets love spending time with their owners and exercise is great way to do this.

5) Preventing problems Prevention is always better than cure and the easiest way to provide your pet with the best chance of a long and happy life is to keep on top of their preventive healthcare. Regular health checks with the vet will ensure that your pet’s weight is monitored regularly and that any health issues or concerns are picked up early before problems arise.

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

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48 Health & Wellbeing

Why Your Shoulder Hurts

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer Turn your attention to your posture as it is right now – most likely you’re sitting down, staring either into your phone or computer.

Your shoulders are probably rolled forward, with your chin pushing forward.

Give yourself a mental x-ray and picture your shoulder in its socket. When you’re hunched forward like this, your shoulder will be sitting towards the front of its socket and there will be more space at the back.

Over years and years of frequently being in this posture and not countering it by moving in the opposite direction, our bodies adapt. The muscles we tend to put into a shorter position become shorter. The muscles we tend to put into a longer position become longer. For shoulder pain, this means your shoulder us encouraged to take up permanent residence in the front of its socket.

Now you can visualise why your shoulder might hurt when you lift your arm or try to reach behind you – your shoulder ‘hits’ against the front of the socket.

Here’s where strength training gets yet another vote.

Not only does it burn fat, improve your fitness, strengthen your bones and muscles and help optimise your hormones, but it is also the absolute best way to make sure you’ll move well forever.

If your workout is put together with a mind on posture, you can relieve pain caused by poor posture too.

When your workout is designed to release the front of your shoulder and to mobilise your upper back (which is usually also tight when you have shoulder pain), and we add in strengthening exercises for the back, and bottom, of your shoulder; all we need to do is add frequent repetition and some time, and we can fairly easily remove the pain.

It should be very obvious that this isn’t the only cause of shoulder pain, but it is a pretty common one. Using this example shows nicely how good exercise can be about more than just slogging away in order to lose weight. Movement and posture is fascinating.

It’s amazing what can be improved, or created, with exercise.

Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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Win a copy of ‘A History of Trees’ Unusual and little-known facts about trees Have you ever wondered how trees got their names?

What did our ancestors think about trees, and how were they used in the past? This fascinating book will answer many of your questions, but also reveal interesting stories that are not widely known.

For example, the nut from which tree was predicted to pay off the UK’s national debt? Or why is Europe’s most popular pear called the ‘conference’? Simon Wills tells the history of twenty-eight common trees in an engaging and entertaining way, and every chapter is illustrated with his photographs.

Find out why the London plane tree is so frequently planted in our cities, and how our forebears were in awe of the magical properties of hawthorn. Where is Britain’s largest conker tree? Which tree was believed to protect you against both lightning and witchcraft?

The use of bay tree leaves as a sign of victory by athletes in ancient Greece led to them being subsequently adopted by many others – from Roman emperors to the Royal Marines. But why were willow trees associated with Alexander Pope, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Samuel Johnson? Why did Queen Anne pay a large sum for a cutting from a walnut tree in Somerset? Discover the answers to these and

many other intriguing tales within the pages of this highly engrossing book.

Simon Wills is a history journalist and genealogist who writes regularly for magazines such as Family Tree. He advises and has appeared in the TV programme Who Do You Think You Are? and contributes to the magazine of the same name. www.pen-and-sword.co.uk

Win ‘The History of Trees’ To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Alexander Pope was associated with which tree? a) Oak

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Send your answer and contact details to: A History of Trees Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st March 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Win a family ticket to “Charge” Tuesday 16th April, 7:30pm at The Capitol, Horsham As part of the Horsham District Year of Culture, Motionhouse will present Charge, the company’s latest electrifying dancecircus production at The Capitol on the 16th and 17th April.

In Charge, art and science will collide: Dance-circus, film and music take audiences on a journey deep into the human body, tracing the extraordinary story of electricity in our lives.

From the electrical charge that sparks human life, to the beating of our hearts and the memories we make, six exceptional dancers bring Charge to life with athletic dance, awe-inspiring acrobatics and daring feats on the 5 metre high set.

Motionhouse productions integrate athletic physicality, powerful narrative, incredible digital imagery and emotive sound scores. They seamlessly integrate digital imagery with live performance, creating a ‘living film’ that draws audiences into the magical world on stage.

The lucky winner will receive a family ticket for four (max 2 adults) for Tuesday 16th April at 7.30pm. Find more out at www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Win a family ticket to Charge To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: How many exceptional dancers bring Charge to life? a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 Send your answer and contact details to: Motionhouse Presents Charge Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 28th March 2019. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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54 Parish Council News

Coldwaltham Council

Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 11th December 2018.

Budget and Precept for 2019 The Clerk gave all Councillors a copy of up to date Proposed budget for 2019-20 for the Parish Council, noting a figure had been included for an uncontested election next year. Members agreed to a 2% increase for the Precept. Also agreeing the budget of £15361.50.

Chairman’s Report Alban Head Update: very quiet at this time of year.

The Showers project is still ongoing with a key plumber identified to compete the work.

A coat of stain had been put on the new wooden boards on the Pavilion. It was also noted that the Watersfield Football Club had been leaving the Goal Nets up after matches, this is being queried with the football club.

Carpark Project is due to start at the beginning of January.

The Chairman has received several letters from various people, regarding overgrown hedges in the parish.

GDPR Update: A resident continues to write directly to a member of the council, although has been asked to address correspondence via the Parish Clerk. The PC cannot respond to emails or letters sent in this way.

SUSSEX LOCAL Meeting with Erica Baxter from Sussex Police The Clerk advised that she and Cllr Evans had met with PSCO Erica Baxter, earlier in December.

PSCO Baxter, agreed that Sussex Police had not handled the removal of local police officers well, neither having a communication link ready nor liaising with local communities.

The local police officer had encompassed many functions, both being a recognisable local presence, but also by knowing their area well, were able to link issues together. This was particularly useful in rural communities like ours.

Sussex Police have set up a scheme, called “In the Know” which residents can sign up to receive weekly information bulletins. PSCO Baxter asked if the council would encourage residents to lend a hand and be the local eyes and ears again. This scheme is also linked to Countrywatch, (previously called Farm Watch) to help combat rural crime, from fly-tipping to machinery thefts etc.

Stile on the Footpath 2426 opposite Winters Farm had collapsed. The Clerk would contact the PROW Rangers. The Clerk, also noted that the rangers visit parishes on 15-month rota, not sure when in 2019 the next visit is due. www.coldwalthampc.org.uk

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Fittleworth Council

Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting on 17th December 2018 Neighbourhood Plan update Chris Paterson, Communities Lead at SDNPA, and the Fittleworth contact through the whole Neighbourhood Plan process, was due to attend to give update on progress following the delay caused by the outcome of the Sweetman case and to answers any questions, however he had to cancel his attendance due to ill health.

CW reported that the problem highlighted by the Sweetman case was essentially an inconsistency between the regulations governing Neighbourhood Plans, and those covering Habitat Regulations Assessment. It has not only impacted on Fittleworth several other Neighbourhood Plans in the South Downs are held up because of it, and many more nationally. As a result of this, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has been pressed

by MPs, and have recently said that amendments to the regulations to correct this anomaly will be authorised by Parliament. The target date for these changes to come into effect is 28th December 2018. Chris is arranging for the parts of our document most affected by the problem (mainly Appendices 3 SA incl SEA and 4 HRA) to be amended where necessary, and approved by Natural England - a significant part

SUSSEX LOCAL of the process. The changes will mean that the Basic Conditions Statement will need revision, and there may be minor changes to the Plan itself. However, if all goes well, it is hoped that Neighboorhood Plan Committee would be able to ask the Parish Council to approve and sign off all the documents at the Parish Council meeting on 21st January 2019. It's important that this is achieved, and the plan is submitted to the SDNPA without delay, as on 24th January a new version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will come into effect, bringing a host of new and changed requirements into play.

Editor’s note. The above could be filed under “boring but important”, and indeed some of the procedures described in the various Parish Council minutes we look at every month do seem somewhat obscure.

However we thought it worth including here to show the hoops that local councillors have to jump through on behalf of their residents.

Lower Street parking – near miss reported A resident reported a near miss to herself and her dog opposite The Terrace on Lower Street Fittleworth as her view was blocked due to two parked cars on the footpath. Residents of the Terrace have been previously asked not to park there. The clerk will ask the elector to report the incident to the police. www.fittleworth-pc.org.uk

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58 Parish Council News

Pulborough Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 17th January 2019.

Meeting with PCSO A useful meeting had taken place, attended by the Clerk, the Neighbourhood Wardens and Cllr Henly.

The main topic was antisocial behaviour and police involvement/support.

Budget and precept for 2019/20 The Finance & Policy Committee recommendation to set an increase of 5% on last year’s per house charge was noted. The Chairman of the Finance & Policy Committee addressed Members on the basis for the recommendation.

The budget required to include provision of the Neighbourhood Warden scheme was realistically around £220,000, which would raise the precept by circa 8%. This included the one-off Neighbourhood Warden seed funding HDC would provide.

The Committee had not felt comfortable with that level of increase for residents whilst the Council held reasonably generous reserves. The proposal was, therefore, to limit the increase to 5% and meet the expected likely shortfall of around £6,000 from general reserves.

This would inevitably put pressure on the Council’s

SUSSEX LOCAL financial reserves and available funding for the Sports Pavilion refurbishment project. However, work was being done to secure other funding streams for the sports pavilion project such as S106 funds and potential investment via the District Council.

Following consideration, it was resolved to approve the budget and precept as recommended by the F&P Committee, resulting in a precept demand for the year ending 31st March 2020 of £214,079. This results in a Band D equivalent per house charge of £84.70 per annum, which represents a £4.03 p.a. or 5% increase on the previous year. Any resulting shortfall would be met from the Council’s general reserves.

Sports Pavilion rebuild Knight, Kavanagh & Page Ltd (KKP) are handling the LFFP (Local Football Facility Plan) investment programme. KKP advise that the Pulborough project had been put into the draft LFFP plan but final deliberations were awaited and would involve national Football Association sign off before being ready for County FA to consider projects for delivery. Projects would then be delivered based on a priority scale. Agreed to arrange a meeting of the Sports Pavilion Working Group to evaluate the Sports & Social Club proposals and work on producing the business case. www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk

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60 Parish Council News / Business Directory

West Chiltington Parish Council Steele Close Homes Launch Representatives of West Chiltington Parish Council joined with Rural Housing Trust Limited to launch the sale of 6 new homes for shared ownership. People with a strong connection to the village will have first priority to buy the 4 two bedroom and 2 three bedroom houses. Completion is expected in June. These houses are part of a development of 14 new affordable homes being built on land off Steele Close within walking distance of the primary school and village centre. Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillor Marshall Monks, toured the site with RHT Chairman Christopher Hobden, and was delighted to see the good size of the rooms. For information on price and availability applicants should contact Arun Estates shared ownership team on 01634 921802 or send an email to: shared.owmnership@arunestates.co.uk Casual Vacancy filled Following a recent casual vacancy, we were very fortunate at the January meeting to have two applicants for one position of Parish Councillor, which means that we are again at full capacity with 13 sitting councillors.

Parish Council Election May 2019 Horsham District Council will be holding elections for all District and Parish council seats on Thursday 2 May 2019.

Every seat on every Parish Council is up for election, including both those filled at the 2015 elections and any filled at a by-election or co-opted to the council since then.

There is no automatic carry-forward of councillors.

Anyone wishing to stand for election or re-election in 2019 must submit their nomination paperwork by 3rd April. Please go to www.horsham.gov.uk Fly-Tipping There have been several incidents of fly-tipping in various areas of the parish. This practice i.e. dumping rubbish illegally on roads, fields and other public spaces is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to £50,000 or 12 months imprisonment if convicted in a Magistrates' Court. The offence can attract an unlimited fine and up to 5 years imprisonment if convicted in a Crown Court. If you see someone fly-tipping please report it to Horsham District Council at www.horsham.gov.uk or phone 01403 215100 with the details of the location and registration of any vehicle involved.

Tel: 01798 817434 wcpc.org.uk clerk@wcpc.org.uk The Parish Office, Church Street, West Chiltington, RH20 2JW. Normally open Tue-Thu 10am–2pm.

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