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Contents Comment Funding For Small Businesses Two New Community Projects Temporary Cycleways Removed Wildlife and Open Spaces Put At The Heart of A New Plan 17 Studio 2 18 Join Hospice Walk This Christmas 20 Strictly Come Dancing 24 Garden View 26 Shop Local on Horsham Portal 27 Pets’ Corner 28 Entertainment in Lockdown 32 Recipe 34 Pets’ Page 37 West Sussex Connect to Support 39 Hillside Animal Sanctuary 40 Sussex Miscellany 42 Extension of Full Fibre Broadband 44 Celebrate Good Times (Come On) It’s a Celebration 46 Book Review 47 Festive Fun In The Time of Covid 48 Puzzle Answers, Discounts & Offers 50 Advertisement Index Front Cover: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens 28 ` l k q^ ` q = r p = qW=MNQMP=RUUSNU= bW=áåÑç]Å~êå~ÜéìÄäáÅ~íáçåëKÅçã== bÇáíçê=oáÅÜ~êÇ=jáäÄçìêå= ÉÇáíçê]Å~êå~ÜéìÄäáÅ~íáçåëKÅçã p~äÉë=j~å~ÖÉê=dÉãã~=dê~ó=

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SUPPORT EACH OTHER

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y the time you are reading this I am hoping we are coming out of the second Lock Down. However, perhaps the only certainty during this pandemic is to expect the unexpected and not to try and predict the future. We all have vastly different pandemic experiences. Some of us are working from quiet well-ordered homes; others are jobless, struggling financially, or trying to arrange near impossible childcare for who kids may be quarantining due to school outbreaks. Some may even have lost family members. These differences put a strain on our mental health and friendships, however, with a bit of effort we can reconnect and support each other. It can feel risky to reach out, but scientists have proven that people who initiate interactions are less likely to be lonely over time, and they’re more

likely to be satisfied in their relationships. Now, more than ever, its important to support each other and not to be afraid to seek help if you need it. Families who need support over the upcoming winter are being reminded by West Sussex County Council to contact the Community Hub, which is there to provide help during the COVID pandemic. The Community Hub has provided access to food and essential household supplies to individuals and families since its launch, together with information, advice and guidance. You can contact the Community Hub on 033 022 27980. Whether we are in Lock Down or not, may I wish you a very Happy Christmas. Stay safe and well. Richard Milbourn, Editor E: editor@carnahpublications.com

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

FUNDING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES orsham District Council’s Economic

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located in the Horsham District that missed out on the

Development team is launching its Local

various government COVID-19 support programmes. If

Enterprise and Apprenticeship Programme

you are a new business of less than 12 months and

(LEAP) small business grants funding on 30 September

have less than 20 employees, you can now apply for a

2020 for the fourth year running.

share of these grant funds to support your business.

Over 100 small and micro businesses have successfully

You can apply for up to £2,000, which you will need

secured a grant in the three previous years of this

to match with additional funds (30% of the total

extremely popular programme.

project cost). You must be able to demonstrate how

The LEAP grant scheme has at its disposal some

the project will develop or establish your business and

£86,000 to be distributed to small businesses across the

what difference it will make.

Horsham District between 30 September 2020 and end

Horsham District Council’s Cllr Paul Clarke, Cabinet

May 2021.

Member for Local Economy said:

The grant money will be released in three tranches:

“This is a great opportunity for people who have

Round 1 – opens 30 Sept and closes 30 Nov 2020

recently set up a new business and have been adversely

Round 2 – opens 31 Dec and closes 28 Feb 2021

affected by the pandemic.

Round 3 – opens 31 Mar and closes 30 May 2021.

You can apply for funds from 30 September at:

This year’s programme is aimed at small businesses

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H O R S H A M ROTA RY C LU B

TWO NEW COMMUNITY PROJECTS

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he Horsham Rotary Club is inviting everyone to participate in two new community projects. Fuel Poverty Project If you receive a government Winter Fuel Allowance that you don’t really need, please donate it to help others pay their bills. We are working with local agencies to identify those most in need, and we will aim to pay their bill directly to the energy company. Or, you’re welcome to make a general contribution to the cause. Visit virginmoneygiving.com and search Horsham Rotary Fuel Poverty. For cheques, please make payable to: Rotary Club of Horsham Benevolent Fund, and send to: Hazel Cottage, Exwood Lane, Newdigate, Surrey RH5 5AR. Please provide Gift Aid information or

your contact details so we can ask you directly. Christmas Toy Donation Station Please donate any good-quality hard toys (soft toys are restricted due to Covid-19) at our Christmas unit at the old King & Chasemore building, 13 Carfax. We are taking donations from Dec 3 – Dec 19 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am – 4 pm (This assumes lockdown restrictions are lifted on Dec 2). The toys will be cleaned, wrapped, and given to families in Horsham & District that would struggle financially to get their children any gifts this year. If you’d prefer to make a financial contribution so we can purchase new toys, please visit the shop during opening hours or contact Horsham Rotary at secretary@horshamrotary.org.uk

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WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

TEMPORARY CYCLEWAYS REMOVED

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he Government-funded, temporary cycleways in Crawley, East Grinstead, Horsham, Shoreham and Worthing are to be removed, it has been

decided. Government funding for the pop-up cycleways was announced in May this year, with the aim of providing more safe space for people to cycle and help reduce pressure on public transport. When the Government funding was awarded and the cycleways’ construction started, the country was just emerging from the first national lockdown.

objectives of offering people dedicated space to cycle

However, since then, the Government has continued to

rather than using public transport, or to leave the car at

provide additional funding for local public transport and

home and use their bike instead. This was in response

traffic has significantly increased, so the pop-up cycle

to the unique set of circumstances during the first

lanes are no longer needed for their original purpose.

national lockdown, including schools and colleges

Roger Elkins, Cabinet Member for Highways and

having been closed for months and vastly-reduced

Infrastructure, said: “The schemes fulfilled their main

public transport capacity. “The extraordinary environment that led to their installation no longer exists even though we are about to enter into a new national lockdown: schools and colleges are open, traffic volumes have increased and, although public transport capacity is not back to preMarch levels, it is significantly improved.” The impact of the schemes has been monitored during their operation. Feedback showed the majority of responses were opposed to the cycleways, citing increased congestion as a key issue. Automatic traffic counters also indicated relatively low usage by cyclists in comparison with other traffic. Roger added: “I would like to thank everyone who took the time and effort to provide us with feedback for the Crawley, East Grinstead, Horsham, Shoreham and Worthing cycleway surveys. “We remain committed to our long-standing, walking and cycling strategy with all the permanent benefits this will bring for active and sustainable travel. Recognising that we have to work closely with local communities, we have a continued ambition to support investment in sustainable and active travel and the data gathered and the experience of providing these cycleways will help us when delivering future schemes.”

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ROOKWOOD

WILDLIFE AND OPEN SPACES PUT AT THE HEART OF A NEW PLAN

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ollowing feedback from the Local Plan Consultation on a proposal for the future of Rookwood golf course on the edge of Horsham, an alternative proposal could see expansion of Warnham Local Nature Reserve and the area becoming much more open for full public use in the future. Horsham District Council is developing an alternative proposal which would enable most of the northern section of the current golf course to be turned into protected, recreational and accessible green space with increased biodiversity and opportunities for rewilding and additional open-air leisure facilities. This proposal will be submitted by Avison Young, alongside the original plan, for independent assessment by Strategic Planning Officers as part of the process for the Council’s new Local Plan that the Government requires it to produce. If allocated, this alternative proposal would: • Provide around 45-50 ha of publicly accessible green space; • Provide an opportunity to extend Warnham Nature Reserve, increase biodiversity and open the current golf fairways closest to the Nature Reserve to much greater flora and fauna; • Limit housing development to just over one third of the total land area and primarily focused to the south of Warnham Road; • Provide an opportunity to release the land north of the link between the Walnut Tree plantation and the Nature Reserve for public recreational access rather than only golf; • Maintain the integrity of Boldings Brook, Red River and the Riverside Walk. Councillor Jonathan Chowen, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said, “We have

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listened to the community views about Rookwood and we have taken on board their feedback, namely concern about protection for Warnham Local Nature Reserve, and secondly a wish to have publicly accessible natural green space for recreation in the locality. “As a result, we are developing an alternative scheme that opens up the area to wider public recreational use - it is currently primarily limited to golf use - while enhancing wildlife and biodiversity adjacent to the Nature Reserve. “If the proposal is allocated through the Local Plan, then we would be keen to further consult and work closely with the residents, partners and stakeholders to develop ideas for what the project will ultimately look like. We will, for example, look to expand aspects of Warnham Local Nature Reserve and ensure that nature continues to thrive at Rookwood and is protected through our Wilder Horsham nature recovery networks. “These additional new initiatives have financial consequences and along with the current pandemic crisis, puts further strain on the Council’s budgets. It is also vital to protect other community assets, parks, the museum, theatre, leisure centres and vital services that will rebuild our finances. “Although the plan significantly reduces the number of houses that can be provided, it still provides some 300 new affordable homes and we have an opportunity to provide a visionary eco-friendly, sustainable and imaginative development within a garden setting, with some 70% open space that will also deliver our corporate ambitions on the environment.” The next version of the Local Plan (Regulation 19) will be published for consultation early next year.

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STUDIO 2

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR 40 years of doing what they love every day by Tim Fifield

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o celebrate the salon entering

its 40 years of trading I interviewed three Studio 2

styling superstars to find out what it’s really like working for one of Horsham’s leading hairdressers. Kate Akers Kate recently celebrated 30 years behind the chair and simply loves her job. “To be honest, I can’t believe it’s been 30 years! Hair fashions are constantly changing, when I started people would show me magazine cuttings of Jennifer Aniston or Lady Diana, now they bring in their mobile phone and show me Instagram images which we adapt for them!�. Royston Killner On November the 29th, Roy celebrated 22 years at Studio 2 the last 13 of which he’s commuted in from his home in Essex (103 miles each way!)! “I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t love it� he exclaims. “My career highlight is probably being flown out to France by a client who would only have her hair cut by me!� Lucy Keeling Lucy joined the salon 5 years ago as an apprentice, “I was really shy when I arrived, but Mandy saw something in me and invested in my training and education and in 5 years I have won two colour competitions and now train our apprentices. What I particularly love is how the team supports each other both personally and professionally which is so comforting when you’re having a challenging day.� As I write the salon is, like the rest of the world on “COVID pause�. It’s one of the most challenging times of the last 40 years but the entire team, like a family, is doing their very best to create a safe environment for their guests to enjoy fabulous hairdressing from people who love what they do. For appointments and updates visit www.studio2horsham.co.uk

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Horsham Twinning Association have a vacancy on the Committee for an Honorary Chairperson effective immediately as the current postholder has moved from the area. We have social gatherings during the year, including a trilingual carol service, outings and walks. We work closely with the Horsham German Club. The JURXS YLVLWV /DJH *HUPDQ\ DQG 6W 0DL[HQW OÂś(FROH, France and our French and German friends come to Horsham. We stay with host families or in a local hotel. Entertainment is provided by the host towns and there any plenty of opportunities to visit the local attractions and take part in excursions in the area. We also have group visits, such as schools, sports and other clubs, choirs etc. If you are interested in more details please email, The Secretary, Horsham Twinning Association at secretary@horsham-twinning.org.uk and check out the website at www.horsham-twinning.org.uk

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S T C AT H E R I N E ’ S H O S P I C E

JOIN HOSPICE WALK THIS CHRISTMAS

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t Catherine’s Hospice Midnight Walk is one of

memory of someone they love Christmas time can feel

the local charity’s largest fundraising events

especially poignant. To help bring everyone together,

raising vital funds to help terminally ill people

and to collectively honour all those people we love

across our community. After postponing the original

and miss, this year, the hospice has set up a beautiful,

Midnight Walk in June, the local hospice is thrilled to

virtual Memory Wall where walkers are encouraged to

announce the Midnight Walk is back!

share a story, picture, or thought about someone

Taking place on Saturday 12 December 2020 from 4pm, this is your chance to do something amazing and help end the year on a positive note! Sign up today and show local families facing terminal illness that they

they’re walking for. 2020 has been a challenging year, but this is your chance to make a difference when it’s needed most. By taking part, you’ll make sure that this Christmas: • St Catherine’s friendly nurses can continue to make

aren’t alone. This year, the community can’t all walk through

essential visits to people in their homes

Horsham together, so the Midnight Walk will be a bit

• People caring for someone they love can pick up the

different but no less special!

phone, day or night, to the hospice’s expert team and

St Catherine’s is calling on people like you to get

get vital advice and reassurance

together with a small group of friends and family and

• People staying at the hospice can continue to safely

walk your own 2, 7, 13 or 20 mile Midnight Walk.

see their family over the festive season

While you do, you’ll know that other hospice supporters are doing the same thing at the same time. The local hospice will send you everything you need

Because nobody should feel alone, especially at Christmas. By taking part in the Midnight Walk you can make

to take part and fundraise safely, and on the night St

sure more people in your community have something

Catherine’s staff will set you off walking in style, with

to look forward to, and someone to laugh with, this

a special Facebook Live pre-walk celebration including

Christmas. That’s a priceless gift.

entertainment, inspiration and a virtual warm up. After the year we’ve all had, we all deserve

St Catherine’s really needs your support. Coronavirus has hit the local charity hard and this year

something to look forward to – St Catherine’s

there’s a predicted drop in income of around £1.5

Midnight Walk will be an unmissable, magical evening.

million.

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STRICTLY COME DANCING With Strictly Come Dancing back on television, Jeremy Knight from Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, looks at some of the history of dancing in Horsham

S

ocial dancing by its very nature is ephemeral, it

girl and seemed to become her new clothes very

leaves very little trace. Before the advent of TV

well…They say she is learning to dance, and the

and film, dancing was held in people’s memories

Captain intends to try her Genius for Music, as soon

more than in physical objects. So, whilst we know

as they can get a proper Master…she is about 17, and

dancing took place in the district, there is very little

some say the Capt Is 50… “

mention of it until we get to the 18th century. We

Some 10 years later on 1st May 1759, a young

have evidence, in part due to contemporary records

woman’s diary provides another record of dancing.

of a fatal accident, that dancing round a maypole

This young woman, Sarah Hurst, was in love with an

took place in 1584 in the Carfax Horsham. Tragically

older soldier with whom she later eloped. Perhaps

the maypole fell and killed a young girl. The first

dancing was a catalyst for their romantic connection.

English dance book comprising 104 dances was

On 12th May 1774 the diary of John Baker captures a

published in 1651, with 104 dances, although

dance in Horsham. As Baker goes on to record, May

European dances had circulated through the courts

12th was the old May Day:

for centuries. The book went through numerous

“At Cock (an inn in Southwater) a maypole with

editions over the next 70 years. It was published two

garlands on it, and several couple of country men and

years after Cromwell took power and banned public

women dancing by roadside before the door”

dancing, which shows that even the law couldn’t stop people gathering privately to dance. Early mentions of dancing in Horsham also occur in

A year later the accounts of Elizabeth Smart for February 1760 mention paying 2d for a dancing lesson for her 7-year-old daughter Prudence. Later in

letters and diaries that have survived. The first that

July Elizabeth paid 6d for a fiddler for dancing, that

we know of is in a letter written to the owner of Hills

though may relate to the wedding celebrations that

Place in 1749. The owner spent part of her time in

occurred earlier in the month. The adverts of the

her Yorkshire home but received regular updates

forward-thinking school master Richard Thornton and

about life in Horsham. The amusingly gossipy letter

school mistress Mrs Waller, we see the demand for

mentions dancing as an important skill to have and

dancing as a social skill. Both educators promoted

develop:

dancing as an extra service, like todays extracurricular

“I Had the pleasure of seeing Captain Draper’s Bride on Sunday at Church…She is a very smart pretty

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activities for school children. In the accounts of Thomas Medwin of Horsham there are bills for dance

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lessons from Edward Dubbins who, as well as being

“(At the)… the close of the dinner the Fire Brigade

an apothecary and a surgeon, was also a dancing

Band was engaged in finding music for those who

master.

came for a dance on the greensward, and various

We can see that people took lessons in dancing, but

other amusements were provided for the public, who

where did they dance and what styles did they dance?

attended in large force, the weather fortunately

Throughout the 18th century English Country Dances

proving fine.”

seemed to have been popular, with a formal minuet

Some 50 years later, in May 1912, “the Waterwork

starting the proceedings before the English dances

and Lighting Committee had to regrettably turn

took over. By the late 18th and early 19th century the

down a request for an electrical supply to the owner

waltz became fashionable and English Country

of The Horse and Groom who wanted to illuminate a

Dancing lost its appeal in England, however it did

dancing green in Denne Road. “

retain popularity in Scotland and America where it

Obviously under today’s restrictions outside

transformed itself. Horsham still followed the Country

dancing would be favorably looked upon. As the

Dances as described in a remarkable description of the

range of posters from our collections show, dancing

Peace Dinner held in Horsham in 1814:

was a very popular activity that was often

”...kind of Jubilee festival in celebration of the

accompanied by live music. Horsham had assembly

recent peace…in a Ring beneath a temporary

rooms at the Kings Head but there was a shortage of

Orchestra the gentry were performing Country

larger halls, so on 22 April 1921 the New Hall opened

Dances, in an adjoining field was playing a Female

with a fine dance floor. In 1928 the International

Cricket match . . . more appropriate Celebration of

Bazaar, run by the Labour Party, was held at the hall

the Peace than the Fetes of His Royal Highness at St

and as the press reported “dancing by wireless

James's'.

Orchestra was indulged in late in the evening”.

The celebration of the coronation of George IV on

It was however the opening of the Drill Hall, with

19 July 1821 would undoubtedly have seen dances

the largest wooden sprung dance floor in Sussex, that

taking place, though we have no mention of any in

gave the largest boost to dancing in Horsham. The

Horsham that have survived. We do, however, have a

hall and its superior floor attracted events by large

pair of shoes worn at a coronation ball that week and

Sussex organisations as well as local clubs and

donated to the museum. The park became the focus

societies. It provided a welcome venue for a growing

of a major event, when in July 1869 Thomas

number of bands and orchestras, as the account from

Honywood was presented with a painting at a 30th

the County Times relates:

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olly is much coveted festive greenery but what about ivy, or Hedera to give it the botanical name? It makes up the trio of festive plants, the other

The Holly and the Ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The Holly bears the crown.

being mistletoe, and frankly it's usually seen as a bit of a poor relation, misunderstood and mostly unloved. Yet ivy is a great workhorse in the garden. It’s evergreen, it attracts wildlife and is excellent on those north-facing walls and fences where nothing else seems to grow. It's not just a dark green cloak either; there are many cultivars with

especially rich in nectar so attract bees, butterflies,

different leaf shapes and variegated foliage. The variegated

hoverflies, and other insects, providing them with a place

varieties are great in those areas that catch just a little

to overwinter. Birds like thrushes, blackbirds and robins

sunlight during part of the day as they suddenly seem to

enjoy the purple black berries which ripen from late

illuminate a usually dull spot.

winter to mid-spring, providing a much-needed winter

Ivy is great for disguising an ugly wall, a bare fence, or an old tree stump. It’s a reliable and self-clinging climber if you

food source. I hope I've made a good case for growing ivy in your

choose the right variety and remember to prune it

garden. Holly might bear the crown, but I reckon ivy

correctly. The young climbing stems are slender and flexible

deserves a tiara at the very least! Happy gardening..

with small aerial roots that fix the shoot to a surface. Adult stems are thicker, self-supporting and do not have roots. Unlike mistletoe ivy isn't parasitic so won't harm trees but be careful about letting it grow on the walls of your house as it will damage weak mortar and pebbledash. If growing on a property it needs to be clipped back in spring and summer, so it doesn't do any damage to structure underneath. Don't let it get into gutters because it will clog them then infiltrate under tiles or slates. Ivy is excellent ground cover. It will scramble over areas of poor soil and brighten the ground between shrubs during the dark winter months. Persian ivy, Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Variegata’, is lovely because of its large, yellowedged leaves. Hedera canariensis ‘Gloire de Marengo’ is also good. Its red stems and large leaves with splashes of yellow looks rather splendid. If you need an area covered quickly try Hedera Hibernica, which is a vigorous native ivy. Hedera helix is the other native ivy and this one has

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

SHOP LOCAL ON HORSHAM PORTAL

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services for local people.

Horsham to launch its new online local shopping portal

guidelines, putting enhanced measures in place to keep

at www.virtualhorsham.co.uk.

their customers and staff safe.

n order to help customers find local traders more easily online during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, Horsham District Council has teamed up with Visit

The Council has arranged for the first 200

The overall Buy Local campaign highlights how local traders have adapted to support public health

Businesses not able to re-open their premises have

independent businesses in Horsham District to receive a

adapted their services to provide efficient online buying

free six month membership of the portal and this figure

processes such as click and collect and home deliveries,

will be reviewed based on demand.

and this Virtual Horsham portal will enable easier access

The launch of the portal is timely, given the November lockdown, and gives residents an easy way to continue

to these businesses. The Buy Local campaign encourages local people to

to purchase from any local independent businesses that

choose local suppliers either online or in person, as this

are trading online in the run up to Christmas.

helps to support a whole network of people behind the

The Virtual Horsham initiative forms part of the Council's recently launched Buy Local campaign which is supporting local traders that have continued to work tirelessly throughout the Coronavirus to deliver vital

scenes. Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local Economy Cllr Paul Clarke explained: "Choosing to buy your goods from local bakers, farm shops, independent cafes or a district-based craftsperson is a really good way to support a circular economy. "Every time you buy local you are helping a whole network of suppliers and tradespeople, keeping local

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LEONARDSLEE LAKES AND GARDENS

ENTERTAINMENT IN LOCKDOWN

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state manager Adam Streeter says that Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens will stay open for members and other visitors during the current Coronavirus lockdown, which is scheduled to end on 2nd December. “Our Leonardslee Illuminated season in December will provide some welcome relief with its after-dark attractions from the gloom of COVID-19 and the restrictions on entertainment.” Adam Streeter says that the Government’s rules for lockdown will result in some reduced services onsite. Whilst the garden centre is open, the Dolls House Museum and Michelin starred Restaurant Interlude are closed temporarily during the period, and the cafés will offer a take-away service only. The buggy shuttle facility for less able visitors to the estate is suspended because of the issue of safe distancing. Also, entry tickets can only be purchased online, and not on-site at the estate entrance, until 2nd December.

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“We hope that people will take the opportunity to join as members so that they don’t need to buy tickets each time. This will help ensure the future of the gardens for this and future generations. Annual membership starts at little more than £1 per week, at £60, and provides year-round entertainment.” Visitors to Leonardslee Illuminated can explore an after-dark winter light trail over three consecutive weekends in December. The gardens will be lit up with light displays and projections onto the historic mansion buildings and the lakes in the Grade I Listed Gardens, with live music and theatrical performances. Leonardslee Illuminated runs on December 4th to 6th, then 11th to 13th and 17th to 22nd www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk. Ticket prices for adults are £16, aged 16 and over. Children’s tickets are £8, free entry for 2 years olds and under. Leonardslee is open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm, with last entry 2:30pm. For further information: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

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P E T S ’ PA G E

DID YOU GET A PUPPY IN LOCKDOWN?

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ave you found that your perfect puppy is now

Here are some key points to take on board to help your

becoming a demon dog? Welcome to the world

Hormonal Hound.

of having a teenager! Did you know that the

• Forgetfulness is commonly seen, so where you used to

adolescent stage is when dogs are most likely to be

have a dog that would sit when asked, you may find

rehomed?

they just wander off. Your dog is not intentionally being

If you can remember what it was like for you as a teenager then you can begin to have some sympathy for

difficult, it is just their brain has so much going on they are struggling to keep everything in order. Go back to

your furry friend. At least when you were becoming an

basics and keep things simple.

adult you knew what to expect (thanks to those

• Your perfect recall has disappeared into thin air, the

wonderful videos we were shown at school – they still

same as your dog as they run off to see their friends. This

make me shiver!) and you had people to talk to (if you

is when you want to ensure that this does not become a

ever dragged yourself out of your room).

habit, if you cannot be 100% sure of your dogs recall,

It is the same for your dog! You may start to notice that your dog has become more energetic, super social,

then you should keep your dog on a harness and long line. This allows for some freedom but stops them

or maybe completely the opposite that they are

causing a nuisance to others with their high spirits.

withdrawing and looking nervous. This is because there

• Sleep patterns can be disrupted, this can be down to

are lots of things changing and developing for your dog.

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HILLSIDE ANIMAL SANCTUARY

THIS CHRISTMAS, WILL YOU EAT A FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER?

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s turkeys have been bred to grow too quickly so as to maximise profit, they often suffer from painful broken bones and heart attacks. They

are so far from their natural form that they cannot even breed themselves and must be forcibly bred by human violation. Have you ever wondered why at a time of peace and goodwill, we put dead animals in the middle of our tables? Do we really need an animal sacrifice in 2020? Naturally, turkeys love to snuggle in trees at night. They are able to learn the details of an area over 1,000

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SUSSEX MISCELLANY

TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS By Kevin Newman, a Sussex-born author, historian, tour guide and history teacher

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s Christmas is looking like it will be a bit of an odd one this year to say the least, I thought

Christmas might be of use? Sussex writer Arthur

we could delve this edition into other Sussex

Stanley Cooke suggests that in February Sussex folk

festivals, holidays, games, activities and traditions of the

called out: “February, fill the dick - every day, white or

past to see if any past alternatives might make better

black.” This was much more innocent than it sounds

what has already been dubbed ‘Covidmass’.

however as it signified a dyke being filled with snow

The Sussex writer EV Lucas’s isn’t much help. He tells

(white) and rain (black). This isn’t the only misleadingly

of how Brighton’s Steine was once “an arena for

rude-sounding sentiment in the county’s past as

curious contests.” Lucas tells of how “officers and

Sussex-linked poet Lord Tennyson in his poem Rizpah

gentlemen, ridden by other officers and gentlemen

informs us that “My Willy ‘ill rise up whole when the

competed in races with octogenarians. Strapping

trumpet of judgement ‘ill sound.” This probably won’t

young women were induced to run against each other

help solve your search for ideas for a family game on

for a new smock or hat.” He continues: “Every kind of

Boxing Day.

race was devised, even to walking backwards; while a

Food will be a big pastime this Christmas of course,

tame stag was occasionally liberated and hunted to

and you might want to try and see what the rudest-

refuge.” Encouraging public gatherings, especially with

sounding food is you can eat from Sussex’s past. Hard-

people in their eighties isn’t really a wise move at the

dick was a type of Sussex pudding made only of flour

moment and Brighton isn’t the tolerant of places

and water and Skim-dick was a cheese made from

towards cruel bloodsports. These might all count as our

skimmed milk. Trust me on this that I’m not making

allowed quota of exercise though?

this up and if you don’t, I really wouldn’t check the

Nor are we currently allowed to visit each other’s

latter one out on your work computer. Or for another

houses at time of writing so ‘catterning’ (also known as

food-themed activity you could just stick your food

‘clemming’) is no good as an alternative either. If you

somewhere unusual? That’s the historic tradition at the

did this, it meant you’d go around begging for apples

Spread Eagle of Midhurst where Christmas puddings

and beer festivals around St. Catherine’s Day and St

are stuck up to the ceiling every Boxing Day. And what

Clement’s Day (November 23rd and 25th). Brighton

about drinks? You might want to imbibe a nice glass

folk during this festival would enjoy a roast leg of pork,

of Bumboo to wash down your feast? It was the name

boned and stuffed with sage and onions, which of

of a drink sold in the 1750s in East Hoathly made of

course goes well with apple sauce. Apples were also

brandy and beer but unfortunately the effects were

featured in another past Sussex event, Oak Apple Day

said to be regrettable.

on May 29th. This dated back to the days of Charles II

Giving some truly awful presents might be a funny

and on this day children who failed to wear an oak

idea but you’re best to avoid getting inspiration from

apple or oak leaf (called ‘sporting the oak’) were

one Sussex scrooge in 1594. Richard Phearndeane, who

whipped on the back of their legs with stinging

was a Sussex labourer simply left Bernard Rosse ‘his

nettles. Cruelty to children is just as unacceptable as

worst breeches’. He must have evidently upset Mr

cruelty to animals and octogenarians though so we’d

Phearndeane. This wasn’t for Christmas however; it was

better give this one a miss too in our hunt for new

in his will so Rosse had no way of complaining to the

Christmas festivities.

deceased. It does make you wonder what who got his

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Let’s face it, all these alternatives have been dreadful

For zoom or (eventually)

so perhaps giving nice presents instead will make up

group Sussex talks and

for such a truly awful year. So, whatever games and

motorised tours, please call

activities you are up to, make sure you give your loved

All-Inclusive History on

ones some nice surprises and hopefully we’ll have a

07504 863867 or email

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info@allinclusivehistory.org.

things do happen at Christmas. For example, back at

Other tours, talks and

Christmas 1918, the King family of Haywards Heath,

events are available

had been told their son was missing in action in the

including ‘Spooky

trenches, believed dead. Their kindly postie knew

Worthing, ‘Brilliant

otherwise though and so made an extra special effort

Brighton’, ‘Super Sussex’

to deliver them the very nice surprise of a postcard on

and ‘Scrumptious Sussex’.

Christmas morning from their son. He thankfully was

Kevin’s first novel, ‘Beef Every Day But No Latin’ about

alive and well and had been a prisoner of war. Their

the 11 year old boy who set up Claremont School in

Christmas got even better as he also returned home to

Hove in 1925 is published by www.therealpress.co.uk

Sussex before the holiday was over. I do hope your

and on sale in Steyning Bookshop, Waterstones and

holiday this year has some good news too and here’s

from the Real Press. Kevin’s next book, ‘Celebrating

to lots of good times and fun in 2021. A very merry

Brighton and Hove’ can be pre-ordered from

Christmas to you all – whoever you are after 2020 I’ve

www.waterstones.com/book/celebrating-brighton-and-

no doubt you deserve a very, very good one.

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very year we rely on a handful of our favourite Christmas movie staples. There’s nothing like getting cosy with a perfect mug of hot chocolate and immersing ourselves in It’s a Wonderful Life, or Elf to set the tone of the season. Usually Christmas films provide a break from all the frantic festivities, a little welcome downtime. Well in 2020 we've had almost nothing BUT downtime and let's face it we probably watched most of our festive film playlist back when Halloween was cancelled. But I have three wonderful festive film suggestions you may never have seen in your life, or perhaps you've simply forgotten them. Enjoy. 29th Street - This terrific comedy drama from

1991 is actually set in 1976. It involves a lucky Italian American son, his unlucky hard-working father, the Mob, and a lottery ticket. It's an underrated gem. Thank me later. Meet John Doe - This predates It's a Wonderful Life by a few years but is funnier and equal in its feel-good factor. Introduce your teens to Garry Cooper and watch them swoon. Brazil - If you like your comedy black and dystopian this is the movie for you. Terry Gilliam’s Brazil is not just a Christmas movie, it's a Christmas movie for the little people; those of us trying to get by in a world gone temporarily more insane than usual without actually succumbing to insanity. Perfect for 2020 then!

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memories book your appointment via our website

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atsy grew up in an impoverished town in Jamaica and struggles to make ends meet, raising her 5-yearold daughter, Tru. But she has a dream. A dream that lies across the ocean in a city that never sleeps, watched over by Lady Liberty. She isn’t the only one. Many have left Jamaica for America, sending home details of their new lives. But you can’t just leave Jamaica and head to the US. When Patsy is finally granted a visa, it is only a visitor one. And just for her, not Tru. And so, leaving her daughter behind with her previously absent father, she begins her life as an undocumented migrant. It soon becomes clear that life in New York is not what she thought it would be. Dennis-Benn has created an engrossing novel showing the reality of the plight of migrants. Spanning a decade, it switches between Patsy and her new life and Tru’s childhood as she grows up without her mother. It says something about her skills as a writer that she has created a central character that is so flawed and yet likeable at the same time. The dialogue switches effortlessly between English and Jamaican Patois, leaving you, the reader, as an inhabitant of the two worlds that Patsy herself occupies. Will she ever be reunited with her daughter and how does a decision taken so long ago affect the two of them as life moves on around them in two vastly different countries?

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THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS BY ONJALI Q RAUF

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n a similar vein we have a story for children about what it is like to be a stranger in a strange land. The difference here is that Ahmet is not an economic migrant, but a refugee, fleeing civil war in Syria. He arrives one day at the start of term and sits in a chair at the back of the class and carries a tattered old red backpack. He is quiet and spends break and lunchtime in Seclusion. The 9 and year old narrator and their friends don’t know why he stays apart and are determined to find out why. When they finally learn of Ahmet’s story, they are determined to help him and seek the help of the one person in the country that they know can help: The Queen. A moving story this directly challenges attitudes towards refugees and the children encounter adults who are sympathetic towards his plight, but also those who are not. Simple events show the kindness of strangers (the gift of a pomegranate) and gives hope that this next generation can be the one to bring in a change of attitude and a realisation that we are all one humanity. All too often we are quick to judge – and Rauf uses a very clever technique to bring this to the fore, leaving the reader re-evaluating everything they have read with just a few pages to go – rather than accepting. Ahmet’s story is sadly not just a story created in an author’s imagination but is one that too many children are experiencing – tattered backpack and all.

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FESTIVE FUN IN THE TIME OF COVID

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