Village Living Issue 64 January 2015

Village LIVING

FREE l January 2015

Lifestyle | Community | Business

Steyning Bramber Beeding Ashington Washington Storrington Henfield Small Dole Shoreham-by-Sea

Try Something New Win Win Win! A KIDS PARTY AT SAM IN SHOREHAM PLUS: 4 ADVENTURE PASSES TO FISHERS FARM A COPY OF RUSSELL BRAND’S KIDS BOOK, COURTESY OF CANONGATE BOOKS

The Spotted Dog Company VL meets Tash Tried & Tested

The Loft Co Working Space, Worthing

MXT Swim School launch new site in Storrington...

in 2015!

The Castle Inn Hotel Please call or speak to us about conferencing facilities & functions: Weddings, Birthdays, Funerals etc.

We support local business so all of our produce is sourced locally

LARGE ENGLISH BEER GARDEN Delicious House Favourites & Specials Served Daily

Wishing all of our customers, old & new Happy New Year!

OUR NEW FAMILY FRIENDLY “COACH HOUSE DINING ROOM” IS NOW OPEN For your comfort and relaxation, the “Bramber Dining Room” will be reserved for Adults (14+) only ~

January

LUNCHTIME SPECIAL MONDAY – FRIDAY 12:00 – 14:30 2 COURSES - £10.00 3 COURSES - £12.50 www.castleinnhotel.co.uk 01903 812 102 mae@castleinnhotel.co.uk The Street, Bramber, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3WE

Contents 3

Contents and Distribution

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Editors Letter

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Fishers Farm & Competition

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Diary

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News

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New things for ADULTS to do in 2015

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New things for KIDS to do in 2015 + Competition

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MXT Swim School

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VL Meets Natasha from The Spotted Dog Company

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Tried & Tested at The Loft Coworking Venue

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Canongate Book Giveaway

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Random Recipe Challenge with the Belleau Kitchen

FISHERS FARM 7

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THE SPOTTED DOG COMPANY 19

RANDOM RECIPE CHALLENGE 29

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Opinions expressed in the magazine do not necessarily represent those of the editor or of Village Living magazine.

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Welcome to January 2015!

W

elcome to 2015 and our new look Village Living...

I hope that you had a fantastic

Christmas and are all set for the New Year ahead.

In this issue Village Living meets Tash from the Spotted Dog Company who makes bespoke accessories for your dog. We also try and test out The Loft work space in Worthing which is a great

venue for anyone with a small business who normally works from home to work in a different venue with like-minded business people. We have had a look around at lots of different activities for you to get your children involved in this year, plus some new activities for you!

This year we are looking to involve you our lovely readers much more in our issues. For Feb the Valentine and Wedding issue we are bringing you a fabulous editorial on couples and would love to hear from you if you wish to be involved – couples who are newly wed or have been married for ten or

Copy deadline is January 10th for the February issue. Please mention Village Living when responding to an advert.

EMAIL ME: katie@village-livingmagazine.co.uk Keep up with Village Living on Facebook! – www.facebook.com/ VillageLivingMagazineUK

thirty plus years! Send us an email, and we would love to interview you and share your stories with all our readers.

Also I am delighted to welcome on board my deputy editor Michelle De-La Motte Rice. Coming from a fashion/media background, Michelle is fabulous and keen to put Village Living at the top of your must read publications! We are working on our website which will bring you even more up to date news and diary dates and give you the option to interact with us.

A very big thankyou from St Peters RC Primary School in Shoreham to Brio and La Galleria both in Shoreham for their kind donations to the Christmas Fair, best pizzas in town, they went down a storm! thanks guys ! x

Watch this space for details or go to our new look VL facebook page which we will also be launching in the New Year. We very much look forward to hearing from you – katievillagelivingmagazine@gmail.com (07852 231 512) or michellevillagelivingmagazine@gmail.com (07787 157 220) Wishing you a great start to 2015!

Katie x

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Village Living would like to say a very big THANKYOU to our lovely Ginette Stevens for all her fantastic hard work and editorials over the years, we wish Ginette and her family every happiness in their new home!

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Rhubarb Café 27 HIGH STREET STEYNING BN44 3YE 01903814317 OPENING TIMES: MON-THURS 8.30AM-5.30PM FRI-SAT 8.30AM-LATE

Rhubarb Café is run by Derry and Phil and our lovely team – we have been working together for over 20 years. Phil is the amazing chef behind all our beautiful fresh food.

Rhubarb Café has now been open for 3 months and we have been overwhelmed by the positive response from the locals and vistors to our café. We are all about quality fresh food, great service (thanks to all our staff) and wonderful atmosphere.

Family Friendly – Relaxed Dining Café Having a Party or Business Meeting? Let us take care of it!

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7 • FISHERS ADVENTURE FARM PARK

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much loved family attraction, Fishers Adventure Farm Park is arguably the number one all-year family day out in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, with more than 40 rides and attractions to see and enjoy.

Winners of ‘The Best Family Day Out 2013’ then amongst the Top 10 attractions 2014 in the whole of the UK on TripAdvisor, and with most rides and activities included in your admission, Fishers is undoubtedly the ultimate day out for any family, and promises a farm-tastic day of fun come rain or shine.

With 3 barns full of indoor soft play ideal for ages 2-10 years, a baby sensory room, all alongside comfortable coffee lounges and their award-winning ‘Saddle Rooms Restaurant’.

Enjoy the farm side of your visit in the giant ‘Animal Encounters Barn’ with live shows and handling sessions, where you can get up close to your favourite farm animals, bottle-feed the baby lambs or enjoy a pony ride!

Throughout the year Fishers offer a ‘Playzone Pass’ for a discounted rate to the normal admission price, if you just want to stay in the soft play barns – so it’s worth asking for one of these if it’s a rainy day! If the sun comes out – you just pay the difference – simple!

Book your tickets online at www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

WIN 4 x Individual Adventure Passes to Fishers this month QUESTION: What baby animals can you bottle-feed at Fishers?

Send answers and contact details by... to katie@village-living-magazine.co.uk A winner will be picked at random and notified.

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Village Living • January 2015

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Hot Stone Massage Therapy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism. Each treatment promotes deeper muscle relaxation through the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body.

Treatment Costs: 50 mins – £45 1.2 hours – £65 Hopi Ear Candling (also known Thermal Auricular Therapy) is a pleasant and non-invasive treatment of the ears. It is used to offer real and calming benefits for many problems and conditions associated with the ear, nose and throat areas. The therapy is widely used by doctors in Europe and America as an alternative to conventional treatments such as antibiotics, ear syringing and grommets. A Hopi ear candle treatment is a deeply relaxing, calming and soothing experience.

Treatment Costs: 45 mins – £30

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9 • VILLAGE DIARY

Village Diary

Village Diary is a great way to publicise an event in your village. Email katie@village-living-magazine.co.uk with your listings. Don’t forget to visit www.villagelivingmagazine.co.uk for more diary dates!

MARKETS Henfield Hall – Monday Market from January open every Monday except bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m a variety of stalls, ample free parking Shoreham – 2nd Sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. East Street Shoreham has a market every Wednesday morning at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. 9 am – 12.15 pm Steyning – 1st Sat of each month. 9.00 – 13.00. High St car park Storrington – Village Market at Village Hall 9-10.45am every Friday, a variety of locally home grown and sourced plants, cheeses, meats, breads & crafts West Chiltington – 2nd Sat of month. 9.00 – 12.00. Village Hall

EVENTS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Henfield Knit and Natter – Adults, First Tuesday of each month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Thursday, 10.15am - 10.45am Shoreham Monday afternoon reading group – Adults, First Monday of each month, 2.00pm Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Tuesday, 10.15am - 10.45am & 11.30am -12 noon Storytime – Under 5s, Every Friday, 2.10pm - 2.40pm Thursday afternoon reading group – Adults, Second Thursday of each month, 2.00pm Shoreham Knit and Natter – Adults, Every second Thursday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm Steyning Knit and Natter – Adults, Last Wednesday of each month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Reading Group – Adults, First Wednesday of each month, 2.00pm Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Friday, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Storrington Rhyme Time – Under 5s, Every Tuesday, 10.45am - 11.15am Toddler Time – Under 5s, Every Thursday, 2.15pm - 2.45pm Women’s Institute – 1st Tuesday in the month (except August) Shoreham Beach, at The Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, 7.30 p.m. Tel: 01903 756189 MONDAY 5TH JANUARY Probus – Steyning Centre.

Speaker: Peter Conway. Subject: L. S. Lowry. Forthcoming social events.

January: Lunch at the Golden Willow Chinese Restaurant. February: Brunch at the Cobblestone Tea House. Social events include our wives/ partners. A number of these are held fairly locally which include 2 special luncheons for our ladies, one in July and the other at Christmas.

Details on Membership: David Whyberd Tel 01903 742813 or visit www.steyningprobus.com THURSDAY JANUARY 8TH & 2ND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH Regular Bingo Evening in aid of the Mary How Trust for Cancer Only 50p entry. Great prizes; raffle & refreshments – fun for everyone!

Doors open 7pm. Play starts 7:30pm. Storrington Village Hall, 59 West Street, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4DZ. £50 Jackpot Prize! www.maryhowtrust.org Click on ‘News & Events’.

MONDAY 12TH JANUARY 2015 10.00AM Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society is your local branch of NADFAS and meet on the second Monday of each month at The Steyning Centre by Fletchers Croft Car Park. Illustrated lecture on “Flights of fancy – the development of the staircase” by Barbara Peacock, fellow RSA, writer, tour leader and lecturer. Annual membership of £36.00 due in January.

Members and visitors (donation of £5.00) warmly welcomed.

01903 368254 or 01903 816190.

WED 14TH JAN 2015 7.30PM A programme of films for Storrington, promoted and organised by The Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District, “Jersey Boys”. Based on Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.Wed 11th Feb. “What We Did on Our Holiday”.

A Comedy/Drama, starring Billy Connolly, Celia Imrie, David Tennant, and Rosamund Pike. Wed 11th March. “The Hundred-Foot Journey”.

A Comedy/Drama starring Helen Mirren.Interval with refreshments.

Tickets £5, available prior to each performance from ‘The Card Centre’ in Storrington. Unsold tickets available for purchase on the door, Sullington Parish Hall, on the night. Contact Ken Collins on 01903 740745, or Malcolm Bennett on 01798 812407.

FRIDAY 9TH JAN 7.30PM Henfield Camera Club Evangelical Free Church Hall. Club members are invited to talk for ten minutes on a photographic subject of their choice. New members very welcome.

Contact club chairman, Alec Pelham. alec.pelham@btinternet.com.

FRIDAY 23RD JAN 7.30PM The Tonbridge Grainmakers. An illustrated talk by two members of Tonbridge Camera Club. New members/visitors very welcome. Contact club chairman, alec.pelham@btinternet.com.

TUESDAY 27 JANUARY SCREENINGS – 3PM & 7.30PM Mary How Trust Film Society Jersey Boys (Cert 15; 134 mins), on at West Chiltington Village Hall. Clint Eastwood’s take on Franki Valli and the Four Seasons is based on the smash hit stage show, and boasts the original Broadway cast. This film has kindly been sponsored by Hazel Barkworth.Tickets: £6.00. NEW loyalty card: watch 6 films and get your 7th free! Collect your loyalty card at your next visit.

Free monthly Film Society e-news: clare.flexman@maryhowtrust.org Tickets available on the door, and from: Mary How Trust Ticket hotline: 01798 877646, The Mary How Trust clinic and its charity shop, Guy Leonard Estate Agents in Pulborough & Storrington, The Card Centre, Storrington, Cherilyn/Nisa Local, West Chiltington, West Chiltington Post Office.

Would you like to sponsor a movie? Receive VIP tickets to the film and help the Mary How Trust’s important health screening work. Please contact the Mary How Trust for details.

TICKET LINE: tel: 01798 877646 email: contact@maryhowtrust.org web: www.maryhowtrust.org

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11 • NEWS

SALLY GUNNELL OBE SAYS CHANCTONBURY LEISURE IS SO IMPORTANT FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY The centre is currently undergoing a re-development, opening on the 1st December, improving its facilities with a new gym, changing rooms and sauna and salt/steam rooms The charity is very proud to say that it is #more than bricks and mortar and is asking members of the local community to support its vision of a more active and healthy local community by becoming a Patron of the centre www.impulseleisure.co.uk/wcra-patrons-scheme As part of this appeal and opening of the re-developed centre there will be a charity film featuring users of the centre telling their story. Sally Gunnell OBE stars in this film and talks of the importance of the centre, whatever age you are. Sally says “So much of my life now is centred around health and wellbeing and passing on the importance of this to the wider community.

These wellbeing hubs are so important to different groups as well as individuals of all different ages and abilities”. In fact, there are three charities operating under the Impulse Leisure brand (Adur Community Leisure, Thurrock Community Leisure and West Chanctonbury Recreation Association) and all with one goal in mind; ‘creating active and healthy communities’.

As an organisation we have an increasing need to raise additional funding through external sources to support the

work we do and the services we provide to the community. The redevelopment at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre is one example of this work, as well as being able to continue providing our full range of services such as specialist classes, professional expertise, crèche facilities, outreach in local schools, and a community hub for the people of Chanctonbury and surrounding areas.

With your support we believe we can secure the sustainability of the centre and the health and wellbeing of our local community. To find out more about our Patrons Scheme please visit www.impulseleisure.co.uk/support-us • WE HAVE OVER 1,000 MEMBERS AND A FOOTFALL OF APPROXIMATELY 115,000 PER YEAR. • WE CURRENTLY RUN 8 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS ACROSS 4 SCHOOLS – WITH A TOTAL OF 82 CHILDREN ATTENDING EACH WEEK. • IN ADDITION, WE ARE NOW DELIVERING 5 CURRICULUM SESSIONS EACH WEEK WITH APPROXIMATELY 125 LOCAL CHILDREN. THIS IS ANOTHER GREAT EXAMPLE OF HOW OUR CHARITY IS INVESTING IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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Max on his Wagging Tails Holiday

COMING SOON TO 2014!

We are very excited to announce that in 2014, we will be starting work on your Leisure Centre refurbishment.

As part of this major project, we will bring you a brand new extended gym area with all new machines fitted with the latest technology, a new health suite, a new look café and full redecoration.

Your dog spends his holiday in the carefully selected family home of our highly experienced, vetted, licensed and insured carers. Get to see where your dog will be staying and meet the carer before the holiday for a “sniffing out meeting”. Only one family’s dog(s) holiday with our carers at any given time.

For more information on our home boarding service contact:

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So, its all about New Year, New You! Get involved with Kieran Melikoff Pilates, learn to play the piano or even try belly dancing!

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Village Living • January 2015

Baby Moves is an award winning unique sensory, movement and music programme for babies and young children from birth.

The Baby Moves programme is designed for babies from birth to approximately 18 months.

Tuesday mornings @ The Shoreham Centre 9.30am.

6 week rolling progrmme, so if you enjoy it and want to come back for more you can!£36 each for 6 weeks, £10 to book your spot, remainder payable by second session.

Next term starting in September Emma Smith tel: 07867498901 or e.smith@babymoves.co.uk

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The programme incorporates a variety of movement skills and balances and introduces a key weekly skill.Children can explore stimulating equipment with their parents, designed to develop and practise the focus skill. Sessions end with parachute games and cool down action songs, followed by a drink and snack.

These classes are suitable for walking toddlers from 18 months to 4 years Wednesdays @ Lancing Parish Jubilee Hall 10-10.45am St Peter’s Church Hall, Shoreham 10.30-11.15am First session is £1 as a taster. Drop in prices and block booking discounts available. Classes are £3.80 a week.Choose to pay weekly as a drop in or half termly with a discount.

No membership or joining fees.

Please email us at info@activ8forkids.co.uk to book a place or contact us on facebook.

Tel: 01903 785785 Mob: 07711 387740

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A ‘Party of Six’ Children’s Party courtesy of those lovely people at SAM in Shoreham (value of prize is £90.00)

Send your contact details to michellevillagelivingmagazine@gmail with ‘SAM’ as a subject header, by January 20th to be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize.

(If prize winners want food it is £5.00 per head, if they want more children to attend it’s a further £15.00 per head (no food) or £20 per head (with food).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS COMPETITION All entrant names and contact information will be passed on to SAM – they will contact you offering a special offer of the birthday child going FREE if any applicants are interested in purchasing a party after the comp.

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Classes offered: Steyning – Contemporary Dance, Musical Theatre, Street, Ballet and Tap Shoreham – Rhythmic Gymnastics, Tumbling, Trampoline and Dance (various styles) Squad groups available for Rhythmic Gymnastics

Fun and friendly atmosphere Holiday workshops and after school/weekend classes available. i-star Dance and Gymnastics Parties available.

Gymnasts from the Academy have competed at World, European and Commonwealth Games for rhythmic gymnastics, dancers have appeared in the West End, O2, international dance medallists and semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent! Choreographers have worked on projects such Sports Relief 2014 and Tumble 2014.

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Find us at Lancing Parish Hall for different themed classes, see our website for details.

Classes run from 9.30am — 11.30am.

Arty Rascals provide a mixture of messy and dry art experiences from 0 - pre school.

£5 per child and half price for siblings.

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We offer tailor-made birthday parties for children aged 18 months to 10 years.

Check out our website for more details.

We’ve sourced some fab companies locally for you to get your children involved in something new for 2015, with something for the babies up to your preens and tweens!

Plus information on MXT swim Schools latest venue...

SUN 25TH - SAT 31 JAN Breakfast with the Birds Week WWT Arundel Weltand Centre BN18 9PB www.wwt.org.uk/arundel SAT 31 JAN - SUN 1FEB Family ART Ventures, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

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Worthing Ice Rink OPEN UNTIL MARCH 1ST! www.worthingicerink.com

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17 • MXT SWIM SCHOOL

MXT Swim School Launches new site in Storrington

MXT are the Premier swimming School in the south of England, and continue to produce confident capable swimmers. We are delighted to announce their new site In ‘Storrington’ at Rydon Community College, the site is easily accessible off the A24 and has reserved parking for customers.

MXT have been providing lessons to Sussex since 1990 at their other venues in Worthing, Horsham and Chichester including their main venue in Steyning.

They offer private swimming lessons and one to one coaching, as well as intensive week long group lessons in school holidays. Private lessons are available for both adults and children.

For professional swimmers, stroke techniques can be improved to the highest level. MXT teach children from 3 months to 14 years up to adults.

They are currently offering free introductory lessons to new customers throughout January at the new venue in Storrington, so please go along and have a go.

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19 • VILLAGE LIVING MEETS...

Village Living meets...

W

e are Natasha, (the designer and seamstress) and Bluebell and Willow (the dalmatian models and chief product testers). We live by the sea on the south coast in West Sussex and we love it here, we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world.

The Spotted Dog Company was started out of frustration at the lack of stylish doggy products on the market.

All of our products are designed and handmade

by Natasha, using only the best quality and carefully sourced materials. We are always searching for new and exciting materials to add to our collection so keep an eye out for our latest products.

I was delighted to meet Natasha, A seamstress by trade, after leaving London she and her husband and dogs relocated to the coast and she set up the Spotted dog company bringing glamour and chic to all dogs everywhere! She sources fabric from all over, basically anything stylish that she knows will be easy to work with and wave her magic needle over to create the most amazing doggy fashion. You can have a number of different products made either as a set or individually, bow ties, dog beds, dog and puppy collars / leads, bandanas in fact you name it, Natasha will certainly try to make it.

Go to www.thespotteddogcompany for more information on how you can get your dog to be quite the talk of the town !

Natasha can be *spotted* driving around town with her fabulous and beautiful dalmations Bluebell Cheryl Goldman and Willow Beyonce Goldman…..

Village Living would like to especially thank the gorgeous Bluebell for being such a fantastic model on our cover this month!

You can call us on the dog and bone: 01903 755471 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) or send us an email: natasha@thespotteddogcompany.co.uk or follow us on FB www.facebook.com/pages/Thespotted-Dog-Company – Notonthehighstreet and Shoreham artisan market once a month. www.villagelivingmagazine.co.uk | tel: 0785 2231512

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21 • TRIED & TESTED

Tried & Tested Like working from home, but miss feeling connected? If you do not feel the need to leave the comfort of your own home, why not use a Virtual Office package?

“If you need some desk space on a regular or ad hoc basis then The Loft is right for you.”

• Get all the benefits of a central office location, with the option to pop in and use The Loft as a base if ever you wish • Connect online with your Loft coworkers, if you need to run an idea past someone or just want to stay in touch • Present a professional approach to your clients with a central business address

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illage Living popped down to try out the work space in Worthing. Having always worked in a big office environment I have to admit I have struggled in the past with motivation and stopping myself being distracted by the chores at home… I also miss the company and banter that working in the office provides. I have recently having taken on our fabulous Deputy Editor been working in an office area with her but had I not, The Loft Coworking in Worthing is definitely somewhere I would put on my list.

It’s such a great venue, with easy access to car parks, bus and train routes, coffee shops, it’s all there! Easy to find and access I found the experience very positive. Having opened seven weeks ago, Emma is at the helm, having found herself feeling the pressure of working from home she thought there must be somewhere out there other than the library where you can go to work with other small business people, she did not find the right environment for her personally and decided to set up herself. Wow what a success, Emma has the right amount of work area, you do not feel either hemmed in, or as though sitting in an open hall! I set up my laptop with no trouble, password for wifi in hand and a coffee courtesy of the loft in hand I was good to go… I highly recommend the Loft as a venue whether you are looking for somewhere to hold a one off meet, a regular meeting, function or course.

The work space is perfect for one man bands or small business colleagues.

Go to the website below, call Emma and get in there for a trial in the New Year, it really could change your entire working outlook!

Whether you are an established freelancer, a charity looking for an extra desk for a volunteer, or in the first stages of setting up your own business, at The Loft you can expect to find a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.

You don’t need to pre book your days each time, just let Emma know how many days a month you think you would like. Then you can come in anytime, and relax and be stimulated by

turns in our unique coworking environment. You may want to knuckle down, share teabreaks, swap skills and tips with other coworkers or all three – at The Loft the choice is yours. With inclusive wifi and free tea and coffee on tap, you can even bring your breakfast! Now there’s motivation for getting out the house and back to the ‘office’!

Start and end the day at your own pace at The Loft; and get involved with a new and innovative way of working.

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Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Home Studies Contact our showroom to arrange your free no-obligation design visit 46 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5DA

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an exhibition of recent works by paul cutts

7th February 2015 10am - 5pm at the penfold hall, church street, steyning

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25 • MONTHLY COMPETITION WITH CANONGATE BOOKS

Competition Each month we will be offering you the chance of winning a book from those very lovely people at Canongate...

January 2015

WIN! A copy of Russell Brands TRICKSTER TALES: The Pied Piper of Hamelin

In this, the first in his series of Trickster Tales, Russell Brand retells the classic children’s story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

You’ll be enchanted and revolted in equal measure by the host of characters you meet along the way: the anarchic rats, the arrogant townspeople, sharp-eyed Sam and of course the Pied Piper himself, all brought to life in Brand’s inimitable style and the illustrations of Costa Award-winner Chris Riddell.

Brand has long been captivated by the power of the individual voice and the need to push for change on a grand scale. His passion for disruption, both political and social, has fed into many different projects, and none more so than with the release of both Revolution (Century) and Russell Brand’s Trickster Tales: The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Canongate) this autumn. The trickster figure, like the revolutionary, has throughout history been associated with an ability to wreak havoc and disrupt the status quo.

Reaching out to adults and children who feel disenfranchised by the current system, and weaving in some of the most interesting counterculture personalities around today, Revolution is a call-to-arms to all adults. And by spreading the message to children to question, challenge and test authority, Brand will open the eyes of the young and transform the tricksters of today into revolutionaries of the future.”

COMPETITION! To be in with a chance of winning a copy of this fabulous book courtesy of those kind people at Canongate please email katie@village-living-magazine. co.uk and mark your header Russell Brand, a winner will be picked at random on Jan 20th.

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Village Living • January 2015

NEW ASHINGTON PRACTICE Arun Veterinary Group has been serving Pulborough, Storrington and the surrounding villages for over 40 years We are delighted to announce we have recently extended our excellent standard of service to Ashington Our new surgery in Ashington is a purpose built, fully functional practice with on site laboratory, kennels, theatre, x-ray, dental facilities and ample parking We pride ourselves on providing continuity of care and offering the best available treatment for your pet 24/7 Village based qualified nurses and experienced receptionists

FREE VET PET HEALTH CHECK WORTH £30 FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS Call or visit www.arunvetgroup.co.uk/signup to book your FREE consultation and take a tour of the surgery London Road, Ashington, West Sussex RH20 3DD Telephone 01903 254799

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29 • BELLEAU KITCHEN

Random Recipes!

Some of you will have received a fabulous new recipe book for 2015, I would like to re introduce you to the blogger extraordinaire Dominic from the Belleau Kitchen, go to his blog and get involved in his Random Recipe challenge!

My name is Dominic, I am a cook, food writer and creative event producer. I write the food blog Belleau Kitchen and also write a monthly recipe column for Lincolnshire Life Magazine and Good Taste Magazine. I also run creative event production company The Persuaders, producing global events for brands since 1997. I am based both in the small village of Belleau in Lincolnshire and the smaller village of London!

The Belleau Kitchen #randomrecipes challengeMy... I’m sure, like me, you have hundreds of fabulous cook books at home... I get new ones for every birthday and Christmas... and since I started blogging they seem to come in more frequently than ever before... and I do LOVE to read them, flick through them for inspiration and go back to them when in need of a show-stopper dish... but I do tend to stick to what I know and I realised a year or so back that my limited repertoire was becoming a little too samey... so (and I’ll finally get around to it...) The challenge is this: 1. take all your cook books off the shelf and shuffle them ( a friendly giant will help) 2. close your eyes and run your fingers down their spines and stop at a random book 3. now, close your eyes again and randomly open the chosen book at a page 4. cook this dish (if it’s something you’ve cooked before then turn to the very next page and cook that dish)... and don’t cheat... (do it with a friend in the room who will make you stick to it...) it’s a challenge after all and you’re only cheating yourself... this is specifically designed to take you out of your comfort zone...!

5. post it up on your blog, with a link to this page and then email me with a link at dominic(@)belleaukitchen. co.uk so I know you’ve joined in, you can also attach the badge to show people you’re taking part.

Personally I think it’s genius... but then I’m biased...

I will post a round-up of the entries at the end of every month...

The amazing round-up for October 2014 is up online. The new and current challenge for November 2014 can be read on the belleau kitchen blog ... good luck and happy random recipe dipping...

See more at: http://www.belleaukitchen.com/p/random-recipes.html#sthash.wTp9RVbc.dpuf

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Village Living • January 2015

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