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Comment

Parish Council Update

Growing Up In Southwater

Hubs Go From Strength To Strength

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Gardening From Scraps

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HOW THE WORLD HAS CHANGED

ts incredible how our way of life has changed so much in such a short space of time. However, this national emergency and ‘Lock Down’ has brought out the best of communities and highlighted the need for everyone to look locally for sourcing help and support. This drastic change in life has also created some unexpected benefits such as cleaner air and a reduced carbon footprint. And its how our communities and businesses adjust and adapt to this new world order that is key. After our in-house team started distributing the April editions we were of course disrupted by the Government ‘stay at home’ advice. Overnight, we had to adapt by using the Royal Mail Door-to-Door distribution service in order to ensure that all copies of the magazines were

distributed - which is how this edition has been delivered. In particular, I would like to thank our advertisers for supporting us in these extremely challenging conditions. I would also like to thank our readers who have risen to the challenge of supporting the weak and vulnerable with deliveries of food and medicines. And we hope our magazines can do there bit by highlighting what products and services are available locally. Although it is an extremely testing time for everyone, there is a lot to be said for being more locally centric, if only for the good of the planet. Richard Milbourn, Editor E: editor@carnahpublications.com

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S O U T H W AT E R PA R I S H C O U N C I L

CORONAVIRUS HELP AND SUPPORT Parish & District Councillor walk-in surgeries Due to Coronavirus, No Parish Council surgeries are taking place until further notice. Vacancies Southwater Parish Council (SPC) has the following vacancies; 3 x volunteer Parish Councillors. For further details, please contact the Clerk at clerk@southwaterpc.gov.uk or call and speak to the Clerk on 01403 733202. Southwater Parish Council (SPC) As has been previously reported, the SPC offices at Beeson House are staffed and work continues as usual but the offices are not open to the public following restriction guidelines and enabling safe working practice for staff. SPC staff are operating a safe working rota to ensure safe distancing can be adhered to, this may include some working from home. Currently SPC’s daily function is to continue to deliver community services as usual and to help in the facilitation of local support groups and neighbourhood networks. SPC is a main point of enquiry and direction of residents to appropriate groups that can help. If there are any local support groups, businesses able to assist or neighbourhood networks within Southwater Parish who can provide assistance, please contact the Clerk at clerk@southwater-pc.gov.uk or call the Parish Office on 01403 733202.

If any resident needs help or advise, please contact the Clerk at clerk@southwaterpc.gov.uk or call the Parish Office on 01403 733202. Updates • Latest health updates – For information regarding the Coronavirus and specific contact information, see the NHS website. • Keep up to date – Owing to the rapid pace of change because of the Coronavirus, please keep up to date with all the latest Government and NHS guidelines. • BBC and Independent television news channels are constantly updated with national and international news coverage. • Local radio can provide news and information updates more specific to your area. • See websites and social media pages for West Sussex County Council, Horsham District Council and Southwater Parish Council where you can find links to and assistance through local community support groups, community hubs and neighbourhood networks. • Check online and specific social media websites directly by searching for local community groups who can support or assist. • Keep an eye on vulnerable neighbours who may need help.

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COMMENT

GROWING UP IN SOUTHWATER This is the first of two articles by Connor Barclay who recently graduated from the University of Portsmouth and has lived in Southwater all his life. Connor is keen to forge a career in writing and you can read for yourself how passionate he is about Southwater and what a real talent he has for writing.

rowing up in Southwater gave you a feeling that everyone knew each other. Some of my earliest memories are of having barbeques with my neighbours, going to village fares, and celebrating holidays with everyone. Everyone would get involved, bring their kids, and we’d all have a great time. I suppose that’s what Southwater is all about at the end of the day: community. Where else can you bump into someone familiar every time you go outside, or get invited to a party where everyone seems welcome? Needless to say, it felt like you were a part of one big family. And because it was a large community, the village did everything it could to make it seem livelier. When school was over, my evenings were spent either playing for the local football team, or learning outdoor skills with the cubs. Karate training was always something to look forward to on the weekends. On some summers, I’d go to the sports club and watch the local cricket team play. There was something for everyone, and there was never a boring moment. One of the best places to take your kid was always the country park. The place has it all; a playground, a café, woodlands, a lake large enough to go fishing and kayaking. You could spend hours there, and still remains one of Southwater’s best attractions to this day. It doesn’t surprise me when I hear people

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coming from as far as Horsham to visit it. But what I value most about the village is how it taught me to love and appreciate nature. One of my greatest passions in life is hiking. I love exploring new areas and seeing the natural world in all its splendour. And I strongly believe I have Southwater to thank for that. Being primarily surrounded by woodland, it felt like everywhere was one big playground. I loved playing in the woods and fields outside my house, pretending I was on great adventures. It fuelled my imagination, and I’d always be hungry to discover more. My time in the cubs only fuelled that. Those woods and fields were but a small slice of what the world had to offer. These days I hike all over the country, but I still return to those old trails I used to walk down. They may be familiar, but the scenery is no less spectacular. In the end, that’s what Southwater means to me. Going through the village itself makes you feel welcome at every turn, but if you know where to look, there’s an entirely different side to it too. When I wanted to socialise I had friends at every corner, but when I wanted time to myself there were places for that too. There was little more I could ask for. I grew up in Southwater, and I can happily say I wouldn’t have wanted to grow up anywhere else. Connor Barclay

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

HUBS GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

n response to the Coronavirus outbreak, Horsham District Council, in partnership with existing and new organisations and volunteer groups, has been actively putting in place ways to help the District’s most vulnerable people by establishing Community Volunteer Hubs. As part of this initiative, the Council’s Community team has been calling all of its 2,500 Community Link and Health and Wellbeing customers to establish their needs and reassure them at this time. The Council is extremely grateful to the many community groups, parish and town councils and social media groups who have worked so hard to help them establish Community Volunteer Hubs throughout the District. There are now some 27 Community Volunteer Hubs in place. These Hubs are being organised and manned by volunteers, giving practical help such as going for shopping and medicines, and providing emotional support, with a friendly phone call for those who are isolated at home, amongst many other things. Commenting on this response for local level support, Horsham District Council Leader Cllr Ray Dawe said: “I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the literally hundreds of our residents and community groups who have come forward to give their time to both help set up Hubs in their local areas, and to volunteer to help vulnerable people at this time. My thanks go out too to the Council’s Community teams who have worked tirelessly to pull this vital initiative together logistically and in such a small amount of time. “This has been an enormously positive response which has taken a lot of hard work to achieve and an amazing level of progress has been made so far. “It is a heartrending time for many who are isolated either for their own safety, or the safety of others, and it is therefore greatly reassuring that reaching out and helping as many people as possible appears to be so well under way.

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“I would still urge you to come forward if you feel you can spare your time to get involved.” We still have opportunities to volunteer across the whole District. Please register using the link below. Please don’t worry if you are signed up as a volunteer but have not yet been asked to help out. This is a rapidly changing situation, and we are currently gathering your information to help us organise and offer support as efficiently as possible over the coming months. We are still keen to hear from groups that may be supporting local residents in Colgate, Faygate and Slinfold. Can you volunteer? Get in touch If you are a volunteer or want to volunteer, please get in touch with us via the online form so that we can pass on your details at a local level. If you have organised or are currently running a new informal local coronavirus volunteer group, please get in touch so can ensure that all areas of the District are being adequately covered. We would appreciate it if you could let us know any details of how you are volunteering by emailing covid-19.support@horsham.gov.uk. For further information, please visit www.horsham.gov.uk

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community support appeal has been launched to help with funding for the Horsham District Community Volunteer Hubs and community group Horsham Matters during the coronavirus crisis. The Community Volunteer Hubs have been established by local community groups, parish and neighbourhood councils, social media groups and Horsham District Council for the vulnerable of the Horsham District. The Hubs are manned by volunteers, giving practical help such as going for shopping and medicines, and providing emotional support, with friendly phone calls for those who are isolated at home. If you would like to help support the Horsham District Community Volunteer Hubs and other local organisations helping vulnerable people, you can now donate funds securely by text or online. The support appeal is possible thanks to registered charity The Hub Beeding and Donorfy www.donorfy.com who provide award-winning fundraising software to non-profit organisations across the UK. Your donations will be used to cover costs for food and medication for those in need as well as helping to stock food banks for those who need essential items. You can donate as little or as much as you would like. To give £20 by mobile, just text HUBS to 70085. Texts cost £20 (the donation) plus one standard rate message. Alternatively you can donate by debit or credit card by clicking on this link www.horsham.gov.uk/covid19appeal. Your data will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If you pay tax the value of your donation will be increased if you take the Gift Aid option. Funds are distributed proportionately to the

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Community Hubs and a small number of local support organisations including Horsham Matters. The calculations for dividing the funds between the hubs is based upon size of the residential population they cover. The appeal is supported by Horsham District Council and donations are processed by The Hub Beeding and given directly to the Community Hubs and Horsham Matters where the help is needed. Commenting on the launch of this appeal, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Community Matters and Wellbeing Cllr Tricia Youtan said: “This is a very worrying and concerning time for many people and this appeal will provide additional help for our community. The community spirit which has grown so rapidly across our entire District in recent weeks to establish these hubs is amazing and this is an opportunity to pull together even more to help our volunteers deliver improved help to those who need it most. “I urge as many of you that feel able to start donating now, your donations will be well used and hugely appreciated.” Your donation is processed on behalf of the Horsham District Covid19 Community Hubs by The Hub, Beeding - registered charity number 1173420. Funds are distributed proportionately to the Community Hubs and Horsham Matters.

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GARDENING FROM SCRAPS! saucer and will sprout tasty greens. You can use these to make a carrot-top green pesto. You can also regrow the plant by cutting a couple of centimetres from the top of a carrot. Stick a toothpick into either side of the carrot stump and balance it on top of a small glass. Fill the glass with water so that the liquid barely touches the bottom edge of the stump. Set this glass on a windowsill out of direct sunlight. Add water as it evaporates, and roots will sprout

from the carrot edge. Plant it out in a pot.

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Romaine – This lettuce has narrow leaves that form a tall

group of people coming to gardening by an unusual

head. Cut off a couple of centimetres from the bottom of

route. With more people quarantined at home right now,

the romaine stalk, place it in water and after a week or so

trips out to garden centres falling under ‘unnecessary

roots will form. When they are slightly longer than the

journeys’, and empty shelves at the supermarket, people are

leaves growing from the top you and plant it out. To

wondering if there’s anything they can grow easily at home

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Happy scrappy gardening!

equipment to set up some home-grown produce on a windowsill or balcony. It’s something fun to with the kids too. You don’t need flowerpots; yogurt pots and ice-cream tubs will do. For something deeper chop the tops of 2 litre milk cartons. Be as creative as you like – just punch a couple of drainage holes in the bases. Garlic – If you can spare a couple of cloves of garlic you can plant them and grow your own garlic bulbs! Put the pots of planted garlic in full sun. They will sprout and send up a stalk. Chop this off and the bulb will then put all of its energy into growing large bulbs. Potatoes - Cut about one-inch of a chunk from a potato that includes 1-2 eyes. Let it dry out for a day or two then plant with the eyes facing upwards. Pumpkins and squashes – these grow fairly easily from seeds found in the centre of the gourd. Scallions / Spring onions - Cut off the last couple of centimetres of each onion leaving the bulb and roots. Plant in a pot, leaving a portion of each stem sticking out above the soil. Water regularly, and the onions will start growing. Harvest the green portion of the plant, and it will continue to regrow more greens. You can do this 2-3 times before needing to plant more bulbs. Carrots – Carrot tops can be placed in shallow water in a Please mention SOUTHWATER Life when responding to adverts

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COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES Business Rates Discount

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-

The retail discount was due to be increased from one-

customs

third to 50% and has now been increased to 100%.

Deferral of VAT

The discount has also been extended to include

Valued Added Tax (VAT) payments are to be

businesses within the leisure and hospitality industries.

deferred for three months (20 March until 30 June

This relief has now been granted to those we have

2020). If you are self-employed, Income Tax payments

identified as eligible and a revised bill will be issued. If

due in July 2020 under the Self-Assessment system

you do not receive a revised bill and feel you may be

will be deferred to January 2021. This is an automatic

eligible, please contact us by email at hdc-

offer with no applications required.

revenues@milton-keynes.gov.uk.

www.businesssupport.gov.uk/vat-deferral/

Small Business Grant Scheme

Time to Pay Service

The government will provide additional Small Business

All businesses and self-employed people in financial

Grant Scheme funding for local authorities to support

distress, and with outstanding tax liabilities, may be

small businesses that already pay little or no business

eligible to receive support with their tax affairs

rates because of small business rate relief (SBBR), rural

through HMRC Time to Pay service. These

rate relief (RRR) and tapered relief. This will provide a

arrangements are agreed on a case-by-case basis and

one-off grant of £10,000 to eligible businesses to help

are tailored to individual circumstances and liabilities.

meet their ongoing business costs. We will have further

The HMRC dedicated helpline is 0800 0159 559.

information on how to obtain your grant. during the

www.businesssupport.gov.uk/support-for-businesses-

week commencing Monday 6th April www.lgss-revs-

paying-tax/

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Three-month extension period to file accounts From

Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme

25 March 2020, businesses will be able to apply for a

This scheme provides businesses in the retail,

3-month extension for filing their accounts. This joint

hospitality and leisure sectors with a cash grant of up

initiative between the government and Companies

to £25,000 per property.

House will mean businesses can prioritise managing

Businesses in these sectors with a rateable value of

the impact of Coronavirus. Applications can be made

under £15,000 will receive a grant of £10,000. For

through a fast-tracked online system.

businesses in these sectors with a rateable value of

www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-more-time-to-file-

between £15,001 and £51,000, they will receive a grant

your-companys-accounts

of £25,000.

Statutory Sick Pay Relief

www.lgss-revs-bens.com/horsham/business-rates Job

Small and medium-sized businesses (fewer than 250

Retention Scheme

employees) will be able to reclaim Statutory Sick Pay

All UK employers will be able to access support to

(SSP) paid for sickness absence due to COVID-19. The

continue paying part of their employees' salary for

Government will work with employers over the

those employees that would otherwise have been laid

coming months to set up the repayment mechanism

off during this crisis.

for employers as soon as possible. This refund will

HMRC will reimburse 80% of affected employees

cover up to 2 weeks' SSP per eligible employee who

wage costs, up to a cap of £2,500 per month.

has been off work because of COVID-19. A rebate

Employers will need to designate affected employees

scheme is being developed.

as 'furloughed workers' and once the new online

www.businesssupport.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay-

portal is live, submit this information to HMRC

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Relaxation of Planning Rules

bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-

Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants

interruption-loan-scheme-cbils-2/current-accredited-

can operate as hot food takeaways. The Government

lenders-and-partners/

will set out measures to enable businesses to deliver

Loans for Larger Firms

this service without a planning application for a

To support larger firms, the Bank of England has

period of up to 12 months. Businesses will be

announced a new lending facility (the COVID-19

required to tell the local planning authority when the

Corporate Financing Facility) to provide a quick and

new use begins and ends.

cost effective way to raise working capital via the

Insurance

purchase of short-term debt. To access the scheme

Most commercial insurance policies are unlikely to

you will need to contact your bank. More information

cover pandemics or unspecified notifiable diseases,

can be found on the Bank of England website:

such as COVID-19.

www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2020/march/the-

However, those businesses which have an insurance

covid-corporate-financing-facility

policy that covers government ordered closure and

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

pandemics or government ordered closure and

The Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)

unspecified notifiable disease should be able to make

will support self-employed individuals (including

a claim (subject to the terms and conditions of their

members of partnerships) who have lost income due

policy).

to coronavirus. This scheme will allow you to claim a

Insurance policies differ significantly, so businesses

taxable grant worth 80% of your trading profits up

are encouraged to check the terms and conditions of

to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next

their specific policy and contact their providers.

three months. This may be extended if needed. This is

The Association of British Insurers has a Covid 19

a link to the Scheme FAQs:

Information Hub: www.abi.org.uk/products-and-

www.businesssupport.gov.uk/self-employment-

issues/topics-and-issues/coronavirus-hub/

income-support-scheme-faqs/

Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Coast to Capital Backing Business Grants

The temporary Coronavirus Business Interruption

If you are an independent small business or social

Loan Scheme supports small and medium-sized

enterprise (excluding charities) based in West Sussex,

businesses with access to loans, overdrafts, invoice

Brighton & Hove, or East Surrey (Epsom and Ewell,

finance and asset finance of up to £5 million and for

Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge) with 5-

up to six years.

50 FTE (full time equivalent) workforce who has been

The Government will also make a Business

trading for over 2 years and have an annual turnover

Interruption Payment to cover the first 12 months of

of under £10m, you can apply for a grant of £5,000-

interest payments and any lender-levied fees, so

£25,000 to fund specific measures to help you to

smaller businesses will benefit from no upfront costs

adapt, evolve and innovate to the various economic

and lower initial repayments.

impacts brought about by the pandemic.

The scheme will be delivered through commercial lenders, backed by the Government-owned British

Applicants must use the grant to implement one or more of the following measures:

Business Bank. There are 40 accredited lenders able to

• Adapt their operations to remote working. This

offer the scheme, including all the major banks.

might include acquisition of computer hardware or

Eligibility criteria can be found on:

software or other physical measures to support the

www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-

separation of staff and deliver sustained operations;

interruption-loan-scheme/ Please visit the British Business Bank website for

• Evolve their business model to boost and retain cash-flow. This might include firms which are no

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terms and conditions of employment during any

longer able to sell directly to customers and need to

period of leave and protection from detriment for

add new delivery or marketing functions;

taking the leave. The clause also provides an

• Innovate their business model to meet the new

obligation on the Secretary of State for Health and

demands of consumers during the COVID-19 scenario.

Social Care to establish a compensation scheme to

Applicants will be required to submit the latest filed company accounts and latest management accounts along with the application form for the

compensate eligible volunteers for some loss of income and expenses incurred. The total consecutive amount of Emergency

business. The grants can be used for capital or

Volunteering Leave an individual can take is 4

revenue costs, or a mixture of both – there are no

weeks in any volunteering period of 16 weeks.

restrictions on the ratio of capital and revenue. The

There are exemptions for micro businesses (those

grant will be made in a one-off advance payment and

with 10 or fewer employees).

will need to be evidence after spend has taken place.

UK Export Finance (UKEF)

The grants cannot be used to pay for salaries or

UK Export Finance (UKEF) works with banks and

staffing costs. www.coast2capital.org.uk/backing-

insurance brokers to help companies of all sizes fulfil

business-grants

and get paid for export contracts. It provides

Ban on Evictions for Commercial Tenants Commercial

guarantees, loans and insurance on behalf of the

tenants who cannot pay their rent because of

government that can protect UK exporters facing

coronavirus will be protected from eviction, the

delayed payments or transit restrictions. Help from

government has announced. Many landlords and

UKEF:

tenants are already having conversations and reaching

• If your business is facing disruption due to late

voluntary arrangements about rental payments due

payments, UKEF can help ease cash flow constraints

shortly but the Government recognises businesses

by guaranteeing bank loans through its Export

struggling with their cashflow due to coronavirus

Working Capital Scheme

remain worried about eviction. These measures will mean no business will be

• If you are concerned about getting paid, UKEF offers an export insurance policy that can help you

forced out of their premises if they miss a payment in

recover the costs of fulfilling an order that is

the next three months. As commercial tenants will

terminated by events outside your control

still be liable for the rent after this period, the

• UKEF can also support finance for overseas buyers

Government is also actively monitoring the impact on

through the Direct Lending Facility scheme, so they

commercial landlords' cash flow and continues to be

can continue to buy your goods and services

in dialogue with them.

• UKEF has over £4 billion of capacity to support UK

Annual leave rules relaxed

firms exporting to China, as well as significant

Workers who have not taken all of their statutory

capacity across other markets affected by

annual leave entitlement due to Coronavirus will now

coronavirus (COVID-19) to help cover these risks. To

be able to carry it over into the next 2 leave years.

find out if UKEF covers your region, email

Emergency Volunteering Leave

customer.service@ukexportfinance.gov.uk

A clause in the Coronavirus Bill 2020 creates a

Business Closures and Stay at Home

temporary new form of statutory unpaid leave for

The Government has issues a list of FAQs to assist

employees and workers who wish to volunteer -

those businesses that have been ordered to close

Emergency Volunteering Leave. The clause also

and the steps businesses should take where they

includes certain rights and protections for employees

continue to open:

and workers who take Emergency Volunteering

www.businesssupport.gov.uk/business-closures-and-

Leave, including, for example, the maintenance of

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

CONSTANTLY TIRED?

iredness and fatigue are fairly common nowadays. As we adopt a faster pace of life, we forget, or simply have no time to pause, rest and reflect. Constantly stretching ourselves to the limits can leave us fatigued, both mentally and physically. Here are some of the factors that can cause fatigue. Medical causes There is a vast number of medical conditions that can deplete energy, including anaemia, chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, diabetes, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and coeliac disease. Fatigue can also be present when you experience extreme thirst, a change in bowel habits or weight-loss. Lifestyle causes The way we live our lives is constantly changing as we adapt to the demands of the contemporary world. As a result, we can exacerbate or contribute to fatigue by: • Drinking too much caffeine (coffee, energy drinks etc) and alcohol • Working long hours/night shifts, or long commutes • Not exercising enough • Not sleeping well or long enough • Eating an unhealthy diet which can lead to nutritional deficiencies • Having little time to relax and recover • Experiencing chronic stress Psychological causes Depression and anxiety are often linked to tiredness. People who suffer with mental health problems may have trouble falling asleep and sleeping through the night, which may lead to exhaustion. Not eating enough can also add to the problem as can doing no physical activity. Please mention SOUTHWATER Life when responding to adverts

Nutrition and tiredness Not eating the right type of food or getting the right nutrients can also cause you to feel tired. A nutritious diet can address underlying nutrient deficiencies and allow the body to restore health, but it’s important to remember that there isn’t a magic bullet nor one nutrient that will make us healthy. It’s all about balancing your meals so that you’re providing your body with everything it needs to function at its best. A nutritionist can provide expert advice and support to help you make safe and effective changes to your diet and lifestyle in order to combat tiredness. But here are a few things you can start applying today: • Avoid refined carbohydrates such as sweets, cakes, chocolates, sodas. Apart from calories, they provide you with little or no nutritional value. Refined carbohydrates disrupt your blood glucose levels, leaving you hungry, tired and irritable. Instead, opt for complex carbohydrates with high fibre content such as beans, lentils, whole grains, vegetables and fruit. • Caffeine is a stimulant so it can “give” you energy, but too much caffeine, especially on an empty stomach, can leave you tired, and it can also affect your sleep. • Dehydration is one of the main causes of tiredness, so have at least 6-8 glasses of water a day. Any medical conditions should be managed by your doctor, but it’s important to look at fatigue from a holistic perspective and address anything that can be lacking in terms of movement, sleep, relaxation, and of course, food. www.annapinnock.co.uk

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DON’T FALL FOR CORONAVIRUS SCAMS

est Sussex Trading Standards is warning residents to watch out for coronavirus related scams. Fake emails claiming to be from the government, shops selling false protective masks, and rogue traders offering coronavirus testing are some of the scams people need to be wary of. Here are some of the most common scams to look out for at the moment: • Be aware of people offering cures or vaccines for coronavirus – there is no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19). Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms until you recover. • Home cleaning services - be aware of false claims.

• People impersonating healthcare workers, claiming to be offering ‘hometesting’ for coronavirus – this is a scam and these kits are not currently available to buy. • Emails saying that you can get a refund on taxes, utilities, or similar are usually bogus and they are just after your personal and bank details. • There are lots of fake products available to buy online that say they can protect you or cure coronavirus. These will not help and are designed to take your money. Richard Sargeant, West Sussex Trading Standards Team Manager, said: “As a result of social distancing, some people are more isolated than ever before and are particularly vulnerable to scams. “I urge residents to be wary. Only open emails and attachments from trustworthy sources, don’t open the door to people you don’t know and only buy from reputable brands and businesses.” Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “It is more important than ever for us to support our elderly and vulnerable friends and family members and help protect them against these sorts of scams. “Even if you can’t see each other in person, make sure you stay in touch over the phone or social media and watch out for signs that the person is being targeted by a scam.” Use the Citizen’s Advice online Scam Checker to help recognise a scam. Anyone concerned about scams can get advice from the Citizens Advice Scams Action helpline on 03444 111 444.

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At this very difficult time Sussex Green Living is appealing to local collectors to try and collect and stockpile at home, or sort as seen in the photo above, then supply sorted making it quicker and easier for Joy to dispatch. Joy says â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we stop collecting these specific single use plastics, at the moment West Sussex County Council transport them to Germany or Holland to be incinerated as refuse derived fuelâ&#x20AC;?, she continues â&#x20AC;&#x153;TerraCycle employ huge numbers of staff and are doing a brilliant job, if we suddenly stop dispatching materials to them staff will loose their jobs and the service will stopâ&#x20AC;?. For further details visit: www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/recycling-zone/singleuse/, this guide shows exactly what can and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be recycled www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/sussex-greenliving-recycling-guide-2/.

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SOUTHWATER SOUTHWATER PARISH COUNCIL Southwater Parish Council Beeson House, Lintot Square Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9LA Acting Clerk: Mrs Dawn Spouge 01403 733202 www.southwater-pc.gov.uk Facebook: Southwater Parish Council www.facebook.com/southwater.council Twitter: @southwaterpc www.twitter.com/southwaterpc Southwater Community Police Office Opened in September 1996, the Southwater Community Police Office is a unique facility for Southwater, set up and run by volunteers from the Community. Place: Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Contact: 01403 734417 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 09:30 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 17:00 FOR SMALL CHILDREN Kids Connect Fun and Friendly parent or carers toddler group Monday’s 10am - 11.30am (Term Time only). Jubilee House, Worthing Road, Southwater RH13 9JB Contact 01403 254241 www.wearelifespring.church/kidsconnect Southwater Children and Family Centre Information, advice and guidance on any family related issues, such as childcare, health, benefits, employment and education. Open Monday 9:00am - 3pm Open Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am 11:30am Place: Worthing Road, Southwater, RH13 9HA. Contact: 01403 213570 or email southwater.cfc@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/southwatercfc pçìíÜï~íÉê=sáää~ÖÉ=e~ää=mêÉJpÅÜççä Caters for children from 2 years 4

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months to reception age, providing them with a fun and stimulating environment where they learn through play and exploration with the care of a dedicated team. With a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted at their 2016 inspection, the pre-school offers morning and afternoon sessions, and three all-day sessions from 9.15am to 4pm on Mon, Tues & Thurs with the inclusion of a ‘lunch link’ session. Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Contact: Manager, Heather Clarke 01403 733954 southwaterpreschool@hotmail.co.uk.

children of their own age. Scouting enables young people between 6 and 14 years of age to ‘learn by doing’. Place: Scout Hut, Church Lane, Southwater Contact: Wendy 01403 730747 to add your name to waiting list wendyhlowis@btinternet.com

FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

Kids Like Us A club for Southwater children in the age range 4 – 11. Opening hours are 7.45am – 8.50am and 3.20pm – 6.00pm. Place: Southwater Infant Academy, Worthing Road, Southwater, RH13 9JH Contact: 01403 730050

Friday Night Club For ages 8 to 12 years, every Friday night come and let off some steam with sports, games, arts and crafts and sing or dance on the Wii. Cost £3 per child. 6.30pm- 8pm. Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: 01403 733208 Horsham Judo Club Every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm for all ages Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: Derek on 07778 670124 or email: derekdoingdiy@btinternet.com www.horshamjudoclub.com

Infinity Gymnastics Pre-school, general, acrobatic and freestyle gymnastics. Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: 07763186554 or email info@infinity-gymnastics.co.uk www.infinity-gymnastics.co.uk

pçìíÜï~íÉê=vçìíÜ=mêçàÉÅí A wide range of activities intended to meet the physical, mental, spiritual and social needs of children and young people. Various activities please check the website for details. Contact: Angie Choat on 07795835905 or email angie@southwateryouthproject.org.uk

Southwater Guides Group Within the group we have units for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. All units offer a well balanced programme full of variety, fun and adventure. All groups (except 3rd Brownies) meet in the Scout and Guide HQ, Church Lane. Please contact: Sharon Berriman 01403 730703

FOR OVER 50S

2nd Southwater Scouts Our aim is to give youngsters in Southwater the opportunity to experience a wide range of fun activities - from crafts and games to camping and climbing - with other

Southwater U3A Southwater U3A (University of the Third Age) is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a

West Sussex County Council Youth Service The Youth Service is there to support your move from childhood to adulthood. So, if you are between the ages of 11-25, you can access the Youth Service! www.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk/

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friendly environment. Contact: 01403 730598 www.u3a.org.uk Southwater Welcome Club A club for 55+. It runs every other Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Activities and occasional entertainers, parties and outings. Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT. Contact: Deborah Bailey on 01403 731891 Southwater Young at Heart Two sessions for 50+s to meet others in an informal setting. Activities are available if you would like to participate. £3 per session including refreshments. Fridays 1.30 – 3.30pm. Place: Beeston House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Thursday Group Thursdays 10.00am - 12 noon Place: Southwater Sports Club Contact: Pat Chapman on 01403 730420 or Tina Andrews on 01403 731839 www.southwaterchurch.org.uk/south watertoungatheart.htm Sporting Moments Every Monday from 10am to 12pm, free gentle sports session for people with dementia and a family member. Come and meet others and enjoy the fun. Place: Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater RH13 9XZ. Contact: Pauline on 01403 730190 i~îáåá~=eçìëÉ=lîÉê=RMë=`äìÄ Wide range of social activities and events including music and dance, darts league, card clubs, exercise classes, crafts. Onsite café, hairdressing, chiropody and holistic therapies. Transport from Southwater available Monday, Thursday and Friday. Ask about a free trial day. Contact: 01403 751327 or email hubsandclubsadministrator@ageukhor shamdistrict.org.uk FOR ALL Argentine Tango Classes with Sandra and Santiago Monticelli

Mondays (except the first Monday of every month) - from 7.30pm for beginners and 8.30pm intermediates. Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT. Contact: www.letstangouk.org, email: letstangouk@gmail.com or phone 07760 808642 Bingo Every other Wednesday afternoon 2 4pm. Cash prizes, raffle and refreshments. The more players the bigger the cash prizes! Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT. Contact: Teresa Longdon on 01403 732957 or bookings@southwatervillagehall.org.u k The Elsdon School of Dance Ballet and Modern tap dance classes for all ages. Now doing adult ballet. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT. Contact: Mrs Jackie Bearman on 01403 731578 Southwater Community First Responders CFR’s are volunteers who provide immediate care to those in their community who have fallen ill. The CFR’s are dispatched by the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb). The aim of the group is to provide a service 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. If you think you can help in any way please call. Contact: Team Leader: Pauline Flores-Moore on 07702 743776 or visit our website www.southwaterresponders.org. Tea Dances Join Colin and Margret every second and fourth Friday of the month, for an afternoon of ballroom dancing. Cost £5 Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: 01403 734409 pçìíÜï~íÉê=^êí=`äìÄ We are an informal, friendly ’self help’ group that holds regular (six per month) two and a half hour painting for pleasure sessions (details to be

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found on our website). You are expected to bring along your own art materials for the sessions and we provide refreshments. We welcome new members and encourage those interested to come along and try us out (session free). The Art Club Annual Membership is £20.00, with session fees £4.00. Contact the club via the website www.southwaterartclub.co.uk Southwater Library Lintot Square, Southwater 01403 734660 southwater.library@westsussex.gov.uk Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm Sat 10am – 2pm Baby Rhyme Time (all babies and toddlers welcome) FREE Every Thursday 10.30-11.00am The Horsham & Shipley Community Project - The Workshop Practice old skills and develop new in our Community Workshop. Fully equipped with modern equipment (particularly for woodworking). Every Tuesday from 10.00am . Contact: Phil on philipgibbs669@gmail.com or call 07786 070939 - Petanque Try a new sport. The Shipley Petanque Club invite new comers to come along and give it a go on Tuesdays from 11.00am to 13.00 am. Contact: Melanie on melcjrob@gmail.com - Walking Football Come and join the fun on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 10.00am. Contact: Phil on philipgibbs669@gmail.com or call 07786 070939 - ‘Vets’ Football. Football for the over 35s. Contact: Trev on 07817 957461 to find out more. SPORTS CLUBS Southwater Badminton Club Tuesday evenings October to April from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Thursday

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evenings May to September from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater, RH13 9XZ. Contact James Tillier on 01403 730319, james.tillier@outlook.com, or Andy Bilton on 01903 892241, andy.bilton@sky.com. www.southwaterbadmintonclub.co.uk Southwater Watersports Centre Offering Watersports for all, they will train anyone from 8 to 80 and undertake Watersports safely whilst having as much pleasure as possible. Group bookings welcome. Place: Southwater Watersports Centre, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, RH13 9UN. Contact: 01403 734424 www.southwatersports.co.uk/ Southwater Bowls Club Bowls is a game for all ages! New members or visitors are welcome at any time. Place: We play on the Green behind the Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater from April to September with a regular friendly roll up on Mondays from 1.30 to 4.00pm. We also play Short Mat Bowls in the Leisure Centre all year round on Tuesdays from 1.30 to 4.00pm October to April. Contact: Beryl on 01403 731761 or Tony on 01403 731177 or e-mail southwaterbowls@gmail.com www.southwaterbowlsclub.co.uk pçìíÜï~íÉê=iÉáëìêÉ=`ÉåíêÉ Pevensey Road, Southwater West Sussex RH13 9XZ. Tel: 01403 733208 www.southwater-pc.gov.uk Southwater Tuesday Night Badminton Club Open to all who enjoy badminton. New members welcome. Place: Dial Post Village Hall, Tuesdays 8.15 – 10.15pm Contact: Peter Buckley on 01403 730449 PLACES OF WORSHIP/RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS

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Holy Innocent’s Church Sunday Service at 10am (including Sunday School on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays), Wednesday Said Holy Communion at 10.30am and Saturday Morning Prayer at 9.30am. Tinies, Teddies & Todlers on Wednesdays at 1.45pm in term time. Place: Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Contact: 01403 730229 or email office@southwaterchurch.org.uk www.southwaterchurch.org.uk Southwater Community Methodist Church Every Sunday at 10am. Other meetings including socials, creative groups and afternoon tea. Please check the website for details. Place: Southwater Junior Academy, Southwater, RH13 1EH Contact: Rev Kath Jones on 01403 273454 or email hello@southwatermethodistchurch.org.uk www.southwatermethodistchurch.org.uk Elim Family Church Every Sunday at 10.30am. Please see the website for all our social events. Place Southwater Village Hall, RH13 9BT Contact Dave Taylor on 07860 859253 or dave@elimfamilychurch.com, elimfamilychurch.com. CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS ^äÅçÜçäáÅë=^åçåóãçìë For anyone who wants to stop drinking. Every Monday evening 8.00 – 9.30pm. Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Contact: 0845 769 7555 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Southwater Art Club We are an informal, friendly “self help” group. You will need to bring along a picture to work on and your own art materials. Refreshments available (no extra cost). Annual Membership £20.00 Workshop fees £4.00 per session (first session free). We welcome new members. Two Monday and two Wednesday

afternoons per month from 1.30pm 4pm Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Two Thursday evenings per month from 7.00pm - 10.00pm Place: Piper Room, Village Hall, Church Lane Contact: The Secretary on info@southwaterartclub.co.uk Full details including workshop dates are available on www.southwaterartclub.co.uk Southwater Dabblers Model Boat Club We sail all kind of rc boats from yachts to real steam. We meet at Southwater every Sunday morning and all day Friday. There is also yacht racing every Wednesday morning. We are a sociable club and are happy to encourage new members young and not so young! Place: Southwater Country Park, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, RH13 9UN Chairman: David Cross Email: info@dabblers.co.uk Website: www.dabblers.co.uk Southwater Horticultural Society Your local, friendly gardening club, we run three shows a year (Spring, Rose & Sweet Pea and Summer) plus a plant sale every May for bargain hunters. Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater RH13 9BT Contact: Secretary: Nancy Brock on 01403 730449 or email: nancy.brock@macdream.net or find us on Facebook! Southwater Local History Club Our meetings are held at 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month. Everyone welcome. Non Members £3. Place: Beeson House, Lintot Square Contact: Chairman: Jeremy Senneck on 01403 731 247 www.southwaterhistory.co.uk Knit & Chat Group Held at Beeson House, Lintot Square every other Wednesday, from 10am 12 noon. Contact: Linda Briggs on 01403 731133 for further details

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Southwater Angling Society Fishing at Castlewood Lake, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater. New members welcome. Pleasure and match fishing.Annual fee:- Adult £55. Senior £40. Junior £12 (must be accompanied by an adult member). Contact: Jim for more information on 01403 731779

with memory problems and their family supporter. Once a month from 2 – 4 pm (small charge for refreshments). Place: Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater RH13 9XZ. Contact: 01273 494300 info@knowdementia.co.uk or visit our website www.knowdementia.co.uk

The Horsham & District Philatelic Society Meet 2pm on Mondays twice a month. Place: Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Contact: Angus Lincoln. 01403 256275 / angus@lincoln.tc

Southwater Networking Business Group Place: The Lintot, Southwater on first Thursday of the month. Contact: Tracy Sambrook on 07921 863499.

Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Please come and join us for an informal café including tea, coffee & cake, a little fun & laughter with games, talks, music, dance etc. Everyone is welcome, especially those

Southwater Crochet and Knitting Group An opportunity to share ideas, help and support one another with projects or simply to knit or crochet with other people - all standards welcome from beginner to advanced. Thursday evenings, 7.30 to 9.00pm. Contact: Laila on 079 3299 5530

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ROFFEY CRICKET CLUB

CROWDFUNDING FOR CLUBHOUSE

offey Cricket Club has been at the heart of the Roffey community for decades, even centuries. It provides the people of the community with entertaining, league winning Cricket season after season, this little known about Cricket Club are one of the best clubs in Sussex, winning leagues with the 1st, all the way through to the 3rd teams. We have a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with a great community spirit. Roffey CC also provides sessions for the Colts, for any budding 5-16 yr old cricketers out there. The Cricket Club relies heavily on donations and the good will of the community and it's members for its day to day running and this is where we need your help. The clubhouse is in desperate need of a revamp, due to increased

social and corporate event requirements, however, the funds are, unfortunately, in short supply. The Club have started a crowdfunding campaign to raise £8,000 for the clubhouse revamp as it would help to increase the appeal of the club for further events, therefore helping to increase its own funding prospects. The Club are asking you to spare a moment of your time and hard earned pennies to donate to their project. To find out more and to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/ roffeycricketclub

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B O L N E Y W I N E E S TAT E

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stablished in 1972, by Janet and Rodney Pratt, Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex was one of the first, and remains one of the most beautiful, English wine estates. Janet and Rodney were pioneers. Guided by nature – the mild climate and the sandstone soil – they discovered the best varieties of grapes to grow in their eco-system. Today, their daughter, Sam Linter, heads up the family business having inherited her parents’ love and passion for making wine. Sam, along with her expert team, produces award-winning still and sparkling wines from our famous Pinot Noir and Estate Bacchus to our classic sparkling Bolney Bubbly and Blanc de Blancs. Bolney has become synonymous with quality wine in a contemporary style. At Bolney, they are more than just a vineyard and provide a great day out for all the family too. They offer a range of tours which include the Taster Tour, the Grand Gourmet Tour, and their brand new Dinner at Dusk Tour (which includes a 5 course tasting menu paired with wines). Whichever tour

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you choose you will get to sample their awardwinning wines. And don’t forget their Vineyard Trail, which is designed for all the family to enjoy. After your tour, you can enjoy a wide range of seasonal dishes made using locally sourced produce and relax as you sip on a glass of your favourite wine on their stunning viewing balcony overlooking the ripening vines. Finish with a visit to their shop where you can take away a bottle or two to continue the experience at home. 2020 is a very exciting time for Bolney Wine Estate with lots of new developments underway. Launching this summer, Bolney are set to create a truly unique vineyard experience. Bolney Wine Estate are passionate about what they do; both at their vineyard and in the community, making award winning wines, and creating a haven of peace and tranquillity in the Sussex countryside where visitors can learn about the wine industry and enjoy some time away from their busy daily lives. Visit bolneywineestate.com to find out more.

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