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Dear All, It’s November already and I hope that amidst the negative news you can all find some positives to keep you going. It is crucial at times like this not to let world events overwhelm your every day and find a few personal moments of joy and happiness to be centre stage. A delicious lunch, a big bear hug, a holiday memory, a thoughtful gesture, an act of kindess – the simple but beautiful things will keep us going. One thing for sure is that we live in an incredible place where the autumn colours are brightening the landscape and multi-coloured sunsets are lighting up our giant, West Sussex skies. We have space to breathe, and if we can make time to be outside and take in our surroundings daily this will help us when times are tough. Just one 15-minute walk a day can help you to keep your mind strong and positive. Helping others is also another way to keep things in perspective. It helps us to focus on what we can give and not what we have personally lost, at the same time boosting feel-good chemicals in the brain. It’s not going to be easy these next few months but if we can all take the small wins, I’m convinced it will help keep happiness at the forefront of our minds and push back the gloom and doom. Good luck and take care. Best wishes, Kate Copies of Villages in Focus are available to collect from Barleys hardware store in the centre of Middleton village. office@infocusmagazines.co.uk
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WHEN BRITAIN DECLARED WAR ON GERMANY ... It is August 1939 – a photograph is taken of The Fox, Felpham. What a momentous time it is. Within a few days of this photograph, on 1 September 1939, Germany invades Poland and, two days later, on 3 September 1939, the British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain broadcasts that: “This country is at war with Germany”. Marian, a child on holiday in Felpham, recalls that time. “I was with my parents, staying at a house in Bereweeke Road; we came to Felpham from London every summer, like so many families. We loved Felpham: I still do. “I remember my father telling me that the country was at war and that we needed to go home to London. A Norwegian au pair called Aino was staying with us; my cousin had been there, too, but had already gone home. Aino’s family naturally wanted her to return to Norway and suggested to my parents that I go too, but my father decided that we should stay together as a family in England. That was the right call as, the following year, Norway was invaded by Germany. “I remember there had been talk of war before September and preparations were being made in case of bombing or an invasion.” What especially do you recall about preparations in Felpham? “I remember barbed wire being put up along the beach in Felpham. There was not a sea wall or promenade in those days, just sand, some shingle, and a bit of a low-level cliff. My father told me that the barbed wire was to try and prevent German troops from invading England from the sea. “I also remember that we had to get blackout material for the windows of the house in Bereweeke Road; I think it was made of paper, but it was definitely black. We went to a shop in Waterloo Road for this, opposite The Fox, in the building that later became the Malthouse restaurant. It seemed like two shops; there were certainly two doorways. Mr Mills was in one side and Mrs Mills in the other. Mr Mills sat on a stool behind a counter. My parents used to say that he sold everything! Anyway, that’s where the blackout material came from – he had masses of it there. I seem to think that Mrs Mills had some grocery provisions on ‘her side”. Were you sorry to go back to London rather than stay in Felpham? “At the time, I just wanted to remain with my parents wherever they were. In retrospect, it was probably safer in Felpham than London as the roof was blown off our house in London by a bomb blast. However, very luckily, no-one was hurt. Later, like so many children in London, I was evacuated: my best friend and I went to Anglesey.” Do you know what became of Aino? “My father tried to contact her family on more than one occasion but, sadly, we never heard back. Communications were a lot less easy in those days. I hope she survived. So very many people did not which is why I take Remembrance Sunday seriously and am thankful still, after all these years, for my freedom and for that of my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. One never forgets a war.” To find out more about Felpham Village Conservation Society, see: https://felphamvillageconservation.co.uk or email: mail@felphamvillageconservation.co.uk
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Marian’s personal recollections as a child in Felpham in conversation with Jane Summerville, Chair of Felpham Village Conservation Society.
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Looking to buy a house with a partner or friend? Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common - We can help with what you need to know. by Mark Riley, Founder & Managing Partner, MJR Solicitors
Tenants In Common Vs Joint Tenants With the current housing market like it is, it can take a minor miracle for couples or partners who are first-time buyers to get a foot on the housing ladder. But that daunting prospect can be much worse for people struggling to meet the almost impossible task of saving for a deposit. That’s why many prospective homeowners willingly seek to buy their first house or flat with another person – their partner or a friend or relative – pool their deposit money towards a bigger mortgage, and share the responsibility of making the monthly repayments. But who owns the house? Owning a property can be confusing, opening up a tenants in common vs joint tenants conundrum. We can provide expert advice about tenants in common vs joint tenants, where you stand, and who owns what. What is Joint Tenancy? Under a joint tenancy agreement, 100% property ownership is split evenly between two parties or more. As the most common way to do home ownership, joint tenancy has plenty of benefits, but some risks as well. For example, it doesn’t allow for an unequal split in ownership, house sale proceeds are split evenly, even if one party contributes less, and there are a lack of property inheritance rights for benefactors.
Tenancy in Common. Buying as a group of up to 4 tenants in common means you have a much better chance of owning a home, even though it’s a smaller share, with a smaller deposit. And while it’s a suitable way to get on the housing ladder for friends or family members, it works just as well for couples, but as with everything, there are pros and cons. Each person owns a share of the property and it’s easier to sell a share. Your share can pass via your Will or via Intestacy rules if no Will is in place. The financial risk is spread and it can help reduce inheritance tax and care fees. However, a Deed of Trust can add expense, and you’ll need a Will to clarify who your share goes to. You can sell your share with the other owners’ consent. If you wish to discuss which option would suit you best, or discuss further Estate Planning or talk about any of our other services, contact us today to book your free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.
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THEY HAD NO CHOICE
BY KIM LESLIE Remembrance Sunday rightly focuses on human loss and sacrifice, on the thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen who gave their lives for their country. But what of the animals – even birds – in military service? These lesser-known heroes have played their own very special part in warfare – and they haven’t been forgotten. Wartime pigeons are remembered in West Sussex. At Worthing, the Warrior Birds Memorial in Beach House Gardens commemorates the National Pigeon Service of the Second World War when thousands of homing pigeons were used by the allies to carry top-secret messages across enemy lines. Radio communication would have been too dangerous. Again in West Sussex, an unusual blue plaque on Haywards Heath’s Broadway commemorates a local-born pigeon called Commando who flew more than ninety perilous missions carrying messages from British spies in and out of Nazioccupied France at the height of the war. He was awarded the Dickin Medal for Gallantry, the animal equivalent to the Victoria Cross. Pigeons like Commando saved thousands of lives. Dogs, too, have long played their vital part in military life as guards, trackers, messengers, sniffers searching for mines and explosives and even as ratters in the vermin-infested trenches. Yet another, but much more symbolic, role has been that of military mascot. Zeke (1941-43) was the beloved mascot of the Toronto Scottish Regiment stationed at Petworth ready for D-Day. His grave, emblazoned with the regimental badge, sits secretly in woodland east of the town near the Gog and Magog Lodges. Lately, through Facebook, Zeke has become almost a minor celebrity, his little grave a place of pilgrimage where flowers are left and memories stirred. The British Army was far from mechanised during the First World War. Motor vehicles were still much in their infancy, accounting for a fraction of the required haulage power. Horses were crucial, far easier to move over rough, pock-marked terrain mired in mud, but there were too few, just 25,000. Another 115,000 were needed at least. The source? A compulsory round-up of horses across the country, from farms in the countryside to street traffic in the towns. One ingenious farmer in Horley, lost without his horse for ploughing, made do with an elephant from a local circus! Just two days after war was declared in 1914, War Office officials descended on Chichester to collect horses at the Cattle Market, taking them from the stables of private residents and from tradesmen and local farmers. The next day it was Bognor’s turn, about fifty horses rounded-up for inspection in Waterloo Square. Drivers of vehicles were stopped and had their horses taken away. A number were reported, rather bizarrely, ‘standing about in the vicinity of the Pier minus the means of locomotion’. War waited for no man.
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Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse relates the whole sad story: where Joey was taken from his peaceful Devon farm to face the horrors of war: shelling, barbed wire and gas. Gas masks were made for the horses on the front line. Equally murderous was the treacherous mud. ‘It was the mud that was killing us one by one’ says Joey. But whatever the horrors, whatever the sacrifice, he and others like him had to serve. ‘No horse, no guns. No horse, no ammunition. No horse, no cavalry. No horse, no ambulances. No horse, no water for the troops at the front.’ Joey joyfully returned home after the war, but thousands didn’t make it, so many left to be shot or sold for butchers’ meat. Their duty done, they were cast off as useless. More recently, but only in this century, their crucial role has at last been acknowledged. The first national memorial dedicated to millions of UK, Commonwealth and Allied horses serving in the First World War was unveiled at Ascot in 2018, signifying the last time these animals were used on a mass scale in modern warfare. Earlier, in 2004, the Animals in War Memorial was unveiled in London’s Hyde Park, a powerful and moving tribute to all animals that served and died alongside British and Allied forces in wars and campaigns throughout time: ‘From the pigeon to the elephant they all played a vital role in every region of the world in the cause of human freedom’. So reads one of its inscriptions. A briefer line simply reads:
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LOCAL HISTORY BY SYLVIA ENDACOTT
AN AIRFIELD As we drive along Chalcraft Lane it is inconceivable to think that between 1942 and 1944 there was a major airfield situated there. It was here that locals saw trees being felled, ground being levelled and anti-tank ditches being filled in. It must have been exciting for children to see what was occurring. After the Battle of Britain plans commenced for the invasion of occupied France and it became apparent that more airfields were required than those operated by the RAF. The plans came under the title of Operation Hadrian and initial plans were for 82 Advanced Landing Grounds, in the South of England. Ultimately only 26 were constructed, of which 7 were in Sussex, and these were actually satellite stations from Tangmere airfield. The initial specification for the required work was £20,500. The work was completed and the first planes arrived, as planned, on the 1st June 1943. This Advanced Landing Ground (A.L.G.) was situated north of Chalcraft Lane and also crossed the Lower Bognor Road at Lagness. Operational from June 1943 until August 1945 it was used by approximately 100 aircraft from 2nd Tactical Force which consisted of 5 squadrons with up to 2,000 personnel preceding D-Day. Many of the men were from the Norwegian 331 Squadron that had been formed after many of the personnel had arrived in the UK from Norway and because of this on 25 April 1944 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Olav of Norway visited the men and stayed on the camp overnight.
THE POIGNANT POPPY BY NICKY GRAY Why do we wear the poppy? - Scarlet poppies grow wild all over western Europe wherever the soil has been disturbed. The battles of the First World War churned up such vast areas of earth that millions of poppies germinated and bloomed, often around the bodies of the fallen soldiers. A Canadian surgeon called John McRae wrote the poem, In Flanders Fields, which many of us study in school. The poem is a haunting memorial to those soldiers who have died in any war and the imagery of the poppies is used to symbolise the deaths of those who fought. Why do we hold a two-minute silence? On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month the guns of World War I fell silent. Four years of fighting and devastation finally ended. The following year ceremonies of remembrance took place on what was known as Armistice Day. An armistice is an agreement for the cessation of active hostilities between two sides in a war. An Australian journalist, Edward George Honey first proposed a respectful silence to remember the dead. He wrote a letter to the London Evening News which was brought to the attention of King George V. The king issued a proclamation which called for a two-minute silence. These days Armistice Day is more usually known as Remembrance Sunday and is a chance to honour the fallen soldiers of all conflicts. In the light of the atrocities going on in Ukraine this year, I hope you’ll think even more about your poppy and all it stands for.
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HEAT THE PERSON, NOT THE HOME
BY FELPHAM FASHION GURU VICKY BOOKER
There’s no escaping it, most of us will be mindful of the energy price hikes and be thinking of ways to cut back on our heating. One of those ways is to wrap up well – even when sitting at home. Now I’m not going to be advising you to buy a fluffy onesie, Oodie, Slanket, or whatever else they come up with – this is a style blog after all! These have their place, but I’m talking about when you’re maybe working from home and want to still look and feel put together, or perhaps having a friend over for coffee – you get the idea. So here are some tips for cosying up and still looking stylish … Smart Knitwear – This autumn there’s such a range of gorgeous jumpers and cardigans so you’re spoilt for choice. One tip is to size up in at least one sweater or cardigan so you can layer it over another finer knit for extra warmth. I love the bold red of this chunky longline cardigan from Sosandar. And this navy ribbed knit from Ted Baker brings warmth, but still looks smart. I’m not gonna lie – I love a vest! As in an old-school proper vest you wear under your clothes not the current trendy tank style (see next tip). The trick with layering for warmth is to start close to the body and fill any gaps so you don’t get drafts! Look for something fairly fitted so you’re able to tuck neatly, and not add bulk. Trendy Tanks (or vests) … Basically, a sleeveless layer you can put over a shirt or jumper. These are great for adding a bit of colour or go for a classic neutral shade that will work with most of your wardrobe. I love this simple natural knitted tank from sustainable brand Baukjen, and the hot pink number from Mint Velvet ticks the colour block trend too. Wrist warmers – ideal for when you still need to be able to work, and don’t want to look like something out of a Dickensian novel in fingerless gloves hovering over a single candle! Our lovely local independent boutique Il Lusso in Chichester has these stylish versions from Italian brand Mamma B – these are going on my Christmas list. Wrist warmers in boutique Scarves – a scarf might not be our first thought when sitting indoors, but they can really help to keep you warm, especially if you’re sitting still for periods of time. At home, you may want something a little lighter weight, so a jersey scarf is ideal. These jersey infinity scarves (one continuous loop) from the colourful brand, Kettlewell, are great and come in lots of different prints and colours. If you’d like some help with staying stylishly cosy this winter, get in touch to see how I can help – I offer a Personal Shopping service as well as styling. www.vickybooker.com and email: vicky@vickybooker.com
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REMEMBERING RAF TANGMERE BY SIMON BAKER IRONS Being November and a month for remembrance I thought it very poignant to feature a 5 mile walk around Oving, Tangmere and the former airfield that was famed for being an RAF fighter station from 1918 to 1958. The 13th century church of St Andrews is situated central to the village of Oving and is the start of this month’s walk. The flint church with a wooden shingle spire stands high above the surrounding flat countryside. Opposite the church is the old school which was in use from 1839 to 1967. From the church head north and follow the tranquil lane for approximately one mile as it winds along the edge of fields that once was RAF Tangmere. At the end of the lane, you can access the southern edge of the airfield and walk on the runway that saw many fighter planes take off for action. The walk continues around the perimeter of the airfield alongside the enormous greenhouses that are used to grow sweet peppers and aubergines. At the northern end of the airfield more evidence of the vastness of the runways can be seen and the old control tower can be found, unfortunately this listed building is in a poor state of repair but was instrumental in the success of the Battle of Britain. Just past the control tower on the right is a memorial to a damaged Halifax Bomber that crashed into a hangar when returning from a raid over Germany. Follow the perimeter of the airfield to the Tangmere Aviation Museum. A visit to the museum is very worthwhile and a great way for the whole family to learn more about Tangmere’s important role in the war, you can also get up close to fighter planes from WW1 through to the cold war era. A short walk along Tangmere Street will take you to Tangmere Cottage which was situated at the entrance to the airfield. The cottage now a private residence served as a wartime operations room during WW2. Head back and turn right into Chestnut Walk and at the end of the lane take the footpath that leads to St Andrews Church. Many war graves and a stained-glass window designed to commemorate the pilots of WW2 can be seen here. The Yew tree in the churchyard is said to be older than the church itself. Walk back to the main road and museum along Church Lane, then join the public bridleway near to the entrance of the museum and head out across the fields that once formed part of the east runway of the airfield, Spitfires are often seen flying over as they take off from Goodwood. The bridleway soon meets Church Lane in Oving, turn right and head to Gribble Lane where the ‘Gribble Inn’ can be found. A 16th Century cottage that was converted into a pub for the parishioners of Oving, named after a local schoolteacher Rose Gribble, who previously lived there. It has its own brewery and is ideal place to stop for some refreshments before the short walk back to the Church.
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AirACES www.airaces.org.uk Patrons – Sqn Ldr Richard (Dick) Kharegat RAF (Retd) – ex Vulcan, Victor, B52 Pilot Wg Cdr Robert (Bob) Prothero MRAeS, MIMgt, RAF (Retd) – ex Victor Pilot Monday 28th November 2022 - 1900 for 1930 hrs ‘Defence of the Falklands Islands and life thereafter’ and ‘Vulcan, from birth to Black Buck’ presented by Sqn Ldr Joe Marsden 2022 was the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands War conflict. Sqn Ldr Joe Marsden (retd) is returning to Air ACES with two fascinating talks, about the Vulcan, and the Falklands and life after the conflict. Sqn Ldr Joe Marsden piloted Vulcan aircraft during the Falklands conflict. Joe’s first talk will be a short background history of the Falklands and how life has developed in the islands since the conflict. Joe looks mainly at the changes for the military, but will include the ways this has impacted on the local population. He will also cover some of the abundant wildlife and how this had resulted in an influx of tourists. After a break, Joe Marsden will explain about the Vulcan aircraft itself, how it came into being, and its life, with many anecdotes. To finish, Joe will explain how the Vulcan’s capabilities led it to being a pivotal aircraft in the Falklands conflict with the famous ‘Operation Black Buck’ raid on the Falklands Islands during the conflict. Joe’s knowledge of the Vulcan and the Falklands after the conflict is second to none. AirACES is an aviation talk society, providing its members with regular talks, given by experts in many different fields related to the world of aviation. The talks are held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, Chichester. 7pm for 7.30 start. Members £5, visitors £7 and under 16s FREE. Doors open at 6.45pm no pre-booking, no reserved seating. For further information about AirACES, please see www.airaces.org.uk, or call David Batcock on 01243 823007
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THE EAGLE HAS LANDED
BY ROB YARHAM (Volunteer Coordinator and Guide) If you go out for a walk today, you may be in for a big surprise. These days, we’re starting to see more white-tailed eagles over our RSPB reserves along the coast, and further inland in West Sussex. And that’s thanks to the Isle of Wight White-tailed Eagle Project. Each summer since 2019, a group of young eagles has been collected under licence from nests in Scotland and translocated to the Isle of Wight, where they’re released when they’re ready to fledge. This method of release ensures they stay fairly faithful to the area throughout their life. The aim of the reintroduction programme – which is being run by a partnership between Forestry England, the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and other conservation and stakeholder bodies – is to release a total of 60 young white-tailed eagles over five years and establish an initial population of six to eight breeding pairs on the Isle of Wight and surrounding areas on the South coast of England. But why here, you might ask? Don’t these eagles belong instead to the rugged northern coasts of Scotland and Scandinavia? Well, from historical accounts, archaeology and palaeontology, we know they were here in southern England until the last birds bred, The wingspan of an adult white-tailed eagle can reach 2.5m (8ft). Thanks to the Isle of Wight reintroduction programme these birds on Culver Cliff on the Isle of Wight, may soon be a regular sight over Sussex. in 1780, and young white-tailed eagles were still visiting Sussex in the early 19th century. Even local place names provide evidence they were here – the village of Earnley which sits next to the RSPB Medmerry reserve is named after them. ‘Erne’ is the Old English for ‘eagle’ (and ‘ley’ means ‘clearing’). And successful and growing populations in France, Denmark and the Netherlands show that there is plenty for them to eat – mainly fish and water birds – on similar lowland landscapes and coastlines to ours. Young eagles roam far and wide, but several of the released birds seem to be staying in the region, including settling on the Isle of Wight, in Sussex and in Dorset as well. The eagles will take about five years to reach sexual maturity, when they will also acquire their full adult plumage – which includes the white tail of their names, together with a white head and a bright yellow beak – but then, you never know, perhaps before the end of this decade, we may even see breeding white-tailed eagles here in Sussex! It would certainly be wonderful to see these magnificent birds regularly in our skies again, back where they belong. If you’re lucky enough to see a white-tailed eagle, then please report your sighting to the Isle of Wight Reintroduction Project: www.roydennis.org/report-white-tailed-eagle-sighting/ And join our campaign to protect our safe havens for nature, including RSPB’s Medmerry reserve. Visit our website to see how you can help: www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/
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THE NEED FOR SPEED BY BARRY FOX Most of us remember the bad old early days of email and the Internet, with ‘dial-up’ connection by ordinary phone line and burbling modem. Everything crawled, especially when web sites were cluttered with fancy pictures that took an age to load. All that changed with DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), a fiendishly clever system of electronically packaging fast computer data so it can travel a mile or so from the local telephone exchange via the copper phone wires originally intended simply to carry low-fi speech. DSL is the cheapest way to get broadband, with speeds starting at around 10 Mbps (Mega/ Million bits per second) which is perfectly adequate for email, Googling and one person playing games or watching basic Netflix or Prime. For faster speeds and bigger households, we need to pay more for a hybrid system. The signal travels very fast as light pulses down optical fibres to cabinets on street corners. Equipment inside the cabinet converts the light into electric signals that travel on as DSL, by copper phone lines. You get around 40 or 50 Mbps in the home. There are variations in speed depending on distance from the exchange and the price you pay. The highest speeds are delivered – at higher prices - by Full Fire (Fibre to the Home or Fibre To The Premises). A fibre cable runs right into your house where a small box converts light pulses into electric signals. Speeds are up to 1 Gigabit, a thousand Megabits per second. As one company proudly says, this lets you run a hundred devices, like Netflix boxes, at the same time. Great for big families in huge houses. What’s not advertised is that if you send the signal round your home by Wi-FI (which most of us do) the speed is likely to drastically reduced. You are then paying extra for nothing extra. One advantage of Full Fibre is also not much advertised – it lets you send information out of your home as fast as you can receive it. Great for people who work at home on graphics, movies or music. If you live in an area covered by Virgin, the basic service gives higher speeds than DSL or hybrid, because Virgin uses coaxial cable (like aerial cable) instead of phone wires. What to do if you think you need more speed? Google ‘speed test’ and follow the simple instructions to check the actual speed you are getting from your existing supplier. Compare this with the speed promised, and complain if they don’t roughly match. If you then think you really need more speed, shop around for a better deal when your current contract is up. Very likely, rather than lose a customer, your current provider will do you a good deal. Speed of Help when things go wrong also matters. Some services have a bad reputation. So, ask neighbours and Google for user comments before committing. To contact Barry Fox visit www.tekkiepix.com
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FOOTBALL CRAZY BY NICKY GRAY GET YOUR WORLD CUP FOOTIE FACT HERE It can’t have escaped your notice that we are in the midst of the World Cup Fever! So here are a few World Cup facts for footie novices and experts alike. The first World Cup took place back in 1930. Jules Rimet, a French football administrator who was the third and longest serving President of FIFA, wanted to create an international competition between men’s football teams. The first World Cup tournament consisted of thirteen invited teams and took place in Uruguay, who won the competition. The World Cup has been played every four years since this inaugural tournament except in 1942 and 1946 when it was suspended because of World War II. Hence, it has been held 21 times and 2022 will coincidentally be the 22nd World cup. In 2018 Russia automatically qualified as the host country, with the remaining 210 nations competing for the remaining 31 places during 872 matches. Following the international condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Russians were banned from the 2022 World Cup. Their scheduled opponents in the playoffs at the time of the ban were Poland, who were given a bye through to the final — where they beat Sweden to book their ticket to Qatar 2022. The Russian football authorities did appeal the decision, but their case was thrown out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Brazil has won the most World Cups with five, while Italy and Germany are close behind with four each. The World Cup is usually held in June and July but the host this year is Qatar. The subtropical desert climate there results in extremely hot summers, with highs averaging between 27-32 degrees. As the temperature often exceeds these averages, the authorities felt it would be too dangerous to play soccer. So as part of their winning bid for hosting the World Cup, Qatar agreed to stage the tournament in November and December, where typical temperatures are a more comfortable 21-26 degrees. The winning team is awarded the World Cup Trophy. Although the team gets to enjoy celebrating and being photographed with the trophy after the final, they don’t get to take it away with them. They are sent home with a replica. The current Jules Rimet trophy has been presented to winning teams since 1970. It is made of 18-carat gold and weighs in at 13.5 pounds (just over 6Kg). At the inception of the tournament in 1930, FIFA decided that if any nation won three finals, they would be given the trophy to keep. In 1970 Brazil achieved this feat when they defeated Italy in the final in Mexico, so the trophy was presented to the Brazilian Sports Confederation. It was placed on display on the third floor of the CBF offices in Rio. 13 years later on the night of 19th of December, the security guard was overpowered by a group of thieves and the trophy disappeared. It has never been found. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar kicks off on Sunday 20 November.
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MEN’S HEALTH: MOVEMBER
ITS GOOD TO TALK
If you’re a guy who waits until something is seriously wrong before going to the doctor, you’re not alone. Local Urological Surgeons, Simon Woodhams and Dan Magrill, open up about Men’s Health. It’s a common problem among men … a reluctance to talk about our health and more specifically, the prostate, penis or bladder. It’s understandable really, problems ‘down there’ don’t exactly make us feel our most masculine and talking about any type of health issue is never easy. But we need to face up to the problems. Mr Woodhams explains: ‘Women are way ahead of us in terms of raising awareness for their own cancers such as breast or ovarian cancer. Men are lagging behind simply because of a reluctance to talk about these problems. It’s an issue that is getting better. Now, for example, we have ‘Movember’ when men are encouraged to grow a moustache for a month to help highlight male cancers. Movember, not only creates a fun way to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues, it also starts conversations about these issues. But there’s still a fair way to go. The biggest challenge is to not only to get men to spot symptoms, or to see their GP, but to talk about it openly. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.” Mr Magrill continues: ‘It’s not the easiest thing to talk to your doctor about but early detection of conditions along with raising awareness in Men’s Health is important. It’s understandable why men shy away from issues with their urinary tract, lumps on the testes, erectile dysfunction or prostate but, like most illness or disease, we need to know more about these problems, and although the more we search for them, the more cases we find, it does help us get closer to helping people live longer and improve their quality of life. The earlier we spot symptoms, the greater the chance of finding curative solutions for them. “Symptoms don’t always mean bad news and that if men visit their doctor early on, they might save themselves a whole lot of worry. Many of the signs that people associate with the prostate can be harmless. For example, problems urinating can be caused by the enlarging of the prostate gland, but that does not necessarily mean cancer. Also, erectile dysfunction can actually have more to do with the heart and can precede heart conditions that may present themselves in a few years time. So, it’s definitely worthwhile being examined to manage, prevent or treat that.’
Simon Woodhams
Dan Magrill
For more information or to book a private appointment please visit: www.westsussexurology.co.uk For further information about prostate cancer visit www.prostatecanceruk.org or speak to a specialist nurse call: 0800 0748383.
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If you have moved to this area, or are looking for a new dentist, we would love for you to come and join our friendly Bognor Regis practice. We pride ourselves on a partnership built on trust and mutual respect to improve your dental health. We aim to work with you to provide optimum dental care with the latest and advanced dental treatments, transparent costs and a friendly experience every time you visit us.
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At Felpham Dental we offer a full range of cost-effective treatments for both general and cosmetic dentistry. These include whitening, veneers, crowns, white fillings, dental implants, root canal treatments and facial aesthetics including intradermal wrinkle treatments. We accept referrals for complex root canal treatments with Dr John Harker, and oral surgery referrals including facial pain and migraine, with Dr Mauricio Carrillo. Invisalign Teeth Straightening
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SUDOKU
How to Play Sudoku It’s simple! Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition.
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PARKIN FOR THE WIN
PERFECT FOR BONFIRE NIGHT
Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Serves: 12 INGREDIENTS • 225g / 8oz Plain flour • 115g / 4oz Golden syrup • 2 level tsps Ground ginger • 115g / 4oz Soft light• 1 level tsp Bicarbonate of Soda brown sugar • ½ level tsp salt • 115g /4 oz Unsalted • 225g /8oz Medium oatmeal butter • 115g / 4oz Black treacle
• 150ml / 5floz Milk • 1 Egg - beaten
METHOD • Preheat the oven to 180C / Gas mark 4. Grease and line a 30 x 25 x 5 cm (12 x 10 x 2 inch) roasting tin with grease-proof paper. • Place the treacle, golden syrup, sugar and butter into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat. Allow to cool a little then beat in the milk and the egg. • Sift the flour, ginger, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the oatmeal and make a well in the centre. • Pour the liquid mixture into the well and beat thoroughly. • Pour into the roasting tin and bake in the centre of the oven until firm and springy. • Leave to cool in the tin. When cold wrap in greaseproof paper and leave for a couple of days in an airtight tin, because the flavour of Parkin improves with keeping.
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CROSSWORD 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 20. 21. 22. 23.
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Down Yellow curved fruit (6) Fictional man-eating giant (4) Activate, generate (7) Edible internal organs (5) French bread (8)
Across Nocturnal black and white mammal (6) Our nearest continental neighbour (6) Deceased (4) Alumnus, former student (8) Entertainment, music, song and dance (7) Tickly, needs a scratch (5) Cheat, deceive (5) Lack of belief in God (7) Non-acceptance, repudiation (8) Playthings (4) Lowest position (6) ______ Christie, mystery writer (6)
6. Whisky (6) 19. Means of paying for postage (5) 12. Financial records (8) 21. Capture, ambush (4) 14. Language descended from Latin (7) 16. Global sportswear brand (6) 18. Long curved agricultural blade (6)
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GARDEN VIEW BY RACHEL LEVERTON
FEELING FRUITY
Autumn is well advanced and following some brilliant colour, the trees and shrubs have shed most of their leaves. Many of us will have been busy tidying our plots in preparation for winter. However, if you’ve ever fancied growing your own fruit then now is the perfect time to put in a little extra effort. From now until spring is the best window to plant fruit trees because now is the time that nurseries are selling bare-root trees. ‘Bare-root’ simply means without pots or soil. Bare root trees are cheaper than those grown in pots, but they are quick to establish providing you follow a few simple steps. Before you plant the tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for at least two hours, so it gets a good drink. Prepare a large enough area, at least 1 metre diameter. This means that if you are planting in a lawn you’ll need to remove an area of turf to the same diameter to stop the grass competing with the new tree for nutrients and water. Wherever you plant, make sure you dig in lots of organic matter, this could be garden compost, leaf mould, or well-rotted manure. Make sure you dig it all around the area where the hole will be, rather than just into the hole itself, because this will encourage the new tree to put roots out into the surrounding soil, helping it to establish quickly. The hole for the new tree needs to be roomy enough so that the roots will not be crammed together. Drive a stake into the ground to a depth of at least 60cm. This will provide support for your fledgling tree. If you are planting a grafted tree, there will be a clear join where it was grafted on to the rootstock This join should remain above the soil level when planted. It’s easier if there are two of you; one to hold the tree at the correct level, and one to backfill the hole around the roots. The person holding the tree should shake the trunk gently as the hole is filled, so that soil gets in between all the roots. Once you’ve filled the hole, firm the soil gently with your foot. Don’t compact the soil too much. The drag more soil over the compressed area. Use a soft rubber tie to secure the tree to the stake at a height of 60cm. Too low and the tree won’t be secure; too high and the tree won’t flex enough in the wind. Allowing the tree to flex a little encourages more root growth and results in a stronger tree. Finally, water in well and apply a 5cm layer of organic mulch over the area but NOT touching the trunk, because it might rot. The mulch helps to suppress weeds, provide insulation, and retain moisture. Your tree should now be fine until spring when we’ll talk about ongoing care. Happy gardening,
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WHAT’S ON Tuesday 1st November – 7.00pm Dance House 2022. Tickets - £12 / Under 16s £6 Wednesday 2nd November – 2.00pm Christmas Memories. Tickets - £14.50 / Cons £13.50
Sunday 6th November – 8.00pm Les Dawson: Flying High. Tickets - £24.50 Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th November – 7.00pm Dance House 2022. Tickets - £12 / Under 16s £6 Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th November – 7.30pm, (Sat mat – 2.30pm) My One and Only. Tickets - £16 / Cons £12 / NUS £8
Friday 4th November – 7.30pm Dreams of Fleetwood Mac. Tickets - £28.50 / Cons £26.50 Friday 4th November – 7.30pm 60 Minutes of Classical Music. Tickets - £6.50 / Under 25s £3.50 Saturday 5th November – 1.00pm & 3.30pm Alice In Wonderland. Tickets - £12.50 / Under 16s £10.50
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Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th November – 7.30pm, (Sat mat – 2.30pm) Nice Work If You Can Get It. Tickets - £16 / Cons £12 / NUS £8
Booking Now! Wednesday 7th December – Sunday 1st January 2023 ‘Beauty and the Beast’ – Pantomime. Tickets - £18.50 - £20.50 / under 16 - £17.00 - £19.00
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Arun Neighbourhood Policing Team You can contact your local team in the following ways: • Call us: on 101 to report a crime or 999 if it’s an emergency • Email us: arun@sussex.pnn.police.uk As we approach the time of year where the evenings are getting darker it is a good time to review your home security. Most burglars are opportunists and will look for a soft target – a premises that appears unoccupied or one which is easy for them to break into or already insecure. Before going out we recommend you do the following: • Close and lock all doors and windows even if you will only be gone for a short amount of time. • If you have an alarm, ensure it is set. • Keep valuables out of sight. • Don’t leave car documents or ID on view. • Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps. • During the hours of darkness, shut the curtains and leave a light on. • If you are out all day, then consider a timer device to turn lights or a radio on. • Ensure all side gates, sheds and garages are kept locked. • Consider installing a video doorbell. This can act as a deterrent, keeping your property safe as well as helping to solve crimes. We would always ask that should you spot something suspicious, please let us know at the time by calling 999. It could be nothing but it might well be something and this could help keep you, your neighbours and their property safe. FRONT OFFICE OPENING HOURS: Bognor Regis: London Road, Bognor Regis, P021 1BA Mon – Fri, 10-2pm and 3-6pm. Littlehampton: County Buildings, East Street, Littlehampton, BN17 6AR Mon – Fri, 10-2pm and 3-6pm. We work closely with Neighbourhood Watch. Visit the Arun Neighbourhood Watch website: arunwestnhw.org.uk or email info@arunwestnhw.org.uk for more info.
BRIDLEWAY BOUNTY David Bathurst, author of several walking guides both local and national, has just written a guide to the best bridleway routes in West and East Sussex. Entitled EXPLORING THE BRIDLEWAYS OF SUSSEX, it is the definitive practical and armchair guide to Sussex bridleways. Bridleways provide the perfect means of exploring the countryside: as a rule they are well defined and signed, are generally free of motorised traffic, and they are open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. In Sussex bridleways will take you into breathtaking downland landscapes, through superb woodlands, alongside rivers, lakes and reservoirs and across many other beautiful open spaces, often passing places of immense historical interest. David’s book will lead you through the very best of these bridleways and provide an overview of bridleways in Sussex generally including the some of the quirkier ones! Illustrated with location maps and colour photographs, this is the perfect passport to discover the best of Sussex whether on foot, by bike or on horseback. The book costs £15 and would make a lovely Christmas present! All profits from sales of the book will be donated to Friends of Sussex Hospices. David will be signing copies at Shoreham Art Gallery, 27 Brunswick Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WA (just by Shoreham railway station) between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 12 November and it would be lovely to see you there. Refreshments in the form of delicious home-made biscuits will be available! If you can’t get to the signing and would like a copy, please email David on davidbathurst@btinternet.com and he will arrange for a signed copy or copies to be supplied to you.
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HOROSCOPES FOR NOVEMBER BY LOCAL ASTROLOGER LETICIA PARMER This November two outer planets, Saturn and Pluto, have returned to full power. These two offer us learning opportunities through restrictions and surprises, but they can be our best friends in disguise when they remind us that self-discipline brings the best rewards. Also, at the start of the second week of November, a total lunar eclipse in Taurus helps us settle our deepest feelings. ARIES This November your generosity with others may not receive much recognition, leaving you feeling either insulted or used. Now you must answer the question, ‘what was my true motive?’ TAURUS You are very shrewd, especially when it comes to money and property. So be careful this November to stay practical and not muddy the waters by letting emotions get involved with finances. GEMINI Take the opportunity of this month’s eclipse to harness your feelings by learning some powerful new meditation and relaxation techniques. Keeping a dream diary will be very enlightening. CANCER Do not expect everyone else to match your extreme sensitivity now. You might be quietly brewing emotions and licking your wounds, but your friends and groups are just being practical. LEO There may be a bit of a power struggle this month, especially with a father figure or elder in your life. It will be good to remember that it is from life experience and old wisdom we gain power. VIRGO Normally a cautious spender, you may surprise everyone this month with a change of heart and plan to splash out on an overseas trip to learn more about other countries and cultures.
LIBRA Though you are great at expressing things in words, you will gain more this November by keeping your own counsel and going quietly within. It is in the silence that profound truth is heard. SCORPIO The lunar eclipse near to your birthday may mark a change point where you reassess partnership needs and values. If you have become too dependent on another, take your power back. SAGITTARIUS Often you are the one making light of things and cheering others up. But this November you find yourself fretting, perhaps over health matters. Clear any stress with sport and long walks. CAPRICORN The lunar eclipse on the 8/9th of November encourages you to assess how you are as a parent or grandparent. Remember, it will be your wisdom that inspires the next generation. AQUARIUS Home is where your heart is this November. But be wary of spending too much time in front of the screen. Actually being within the family and domestic trivia will bring you the most joy. PISCES You are a natural poet. This romantic side spills out of you when deep emotions are triggered. November’s lunar eclipse on the 8/9th helps you to reconnect with this deep inner magic.
Leticia has been a lifelong astrologer and healer and has among her clients, politicians, celebrities and royalty. Her mission is to help and heal others. Email to book an appointment for an in-depth counselling session or healing with Leticia: leticiaparmer@yahoo.com Leticia Parmer’s book WHY ON EARTH is available from Amazon.
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Felpham Christmas Fayre An event for all the family in aid of local children supported by Home-Start
Felpham Village Memorial Hall Saturday 26 November 10am-1pm
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A GOOD READ
BY NATASHA DONOVAN
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki This is the most beautiful and unusual book I have read for a while. With themes of love, family, grief, mental health, and substance abuse it sounds heavy, but be assured that though the book is heavy at 548 pages, the story is not. Benny Oh is a 14-year-old boy whose father dies in an unfortunate accident. Benny and his mother Annabelle grieve in their different ways. Annabelle begins to hoard while Benny starts to hear the voices of the objects in his home speak to him; the socks which want to be with their partner and books which want to be organised on the shelf. Benny find this constant noise unsettling and intrusive and retreats to the library where all the things use their quiet voices, and where he meets some wonderful off-grid characters who provide a moving insight into mental ill-health. The Book actually narrates the novel. The Book is a character in its own right and interacts with Benny directing him to be the hero of his own story. They even disagree over how to tell the family’s back story, particularly when it comes to his mother’s sex life. Ozeki blurs the line between Benny’s hallucinations and the reality of The Book. Do the objects really talk to him? Infused with warmth and wisdom the novel has some great characters, like the landlady’s evil son who is hell bent on evicting Benny and Annabelle, and a Marie Kondo character who Annabelle appeals to for help, shining a light on how our relationships are impacted by the importance we give to material belongings and the clutter we allow in our lives. This is an enchanting and highly original novel. I read it then listened to the audio book, narrated by Kerry Shale, which I have to say was even better! You Choose by Pippa Goodhart (Author), Nick Sharratt (Illustrator) Imagine you could go anywhere, meet anyone, and do anything. Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Who would be your friends? What games would you play? This beautifully illustrated book (Nick Sharratt never disappoints) has a simple concept: each double-page is packed with detailed drawings of different things that a child can choose. There is a set of destinations including beaches, cities, towns, forests, an island, and a desert. There are pages of different people, and different foods etc. There is so much to discuss with a young child as you turn the pages. Choices can be ordinary or wildly absurd. It’s a wonderful springboard for young children to tell their own stories.
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