February 2023
Steyning Bramber Beeding Ashington Washington Storrington Henfield Partridge Green
• Similarities and Differences
• Storrington Film Nights: Fisherman’s friend
• Safe in Sussex Gingerbread House Success
• Judy Upton - Prince Littler CBE
While you can take out a mortgage without the support of a mortgage broker, their help can be invaluable.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving home or remortgaging, a broker can help you understand all your options and could help you save money. Here are five reasons to choose an independent broker. How could a mortgage broker help you?
1. A mortgage broker will search the market with your needs in mind: There are many mortgage lenders available, and some don’t have a high street presence. If you’re applying for a mortgage alone, it can be difficult and time-consuming to go through all your options and understand the criteria of each provider. If you work with a mortgage broker, they’ll help you find the right deal for you. In some cases, a mortgage broker may also be able to access a better rate of interest than you would receive if you applied alone.
2. They can explain the different mortgage options to you: There are several different types of mortgages you’ll need to consider – do you want a repayment or interest-only mortgage? Would you prefer the interest rate to be fixed or variable? A mortgage broker can explain the different options available to you. Tailored advice means you can understand how your decisions will affect your finances now and in the future.
3. A mortgage broker can provide support throughout the application process: Applying for a new mortgage can seem complex. A mortgage broker will work with you throughout the process, such as checking your paperwork to avoid any mistakes. It can make the process smoother and mean if you have any questions, there’s someone you can speak to.
4. They can offer guidance about financial protection: As well as helping you with your mortgage needs, a mortgage broker can also offer guidance about financial protection. Financial protection can provide you with a safety net when you need it most. Depending on the type of protection you pick, it may pay out if you’re unable to work due to illness or provide a lump sum if you or your partner passes away.
5. A mortgage broker can help you secure a new deal when your current one ends: Often, you’ll need to take out a new mortgage when your current deal ends to access the lowest interest rates available. When your mortgage deal ends, you will usually be moved on to your lender’s standard variable rate, which often isn’t competitive. It could mean you’re paying a higher rate of interest than you need to.
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Hello, Welcome to the latest edition of Village Living.
February is a month not only of Valentines and its promise of love, but for me it is also the promise of spring which is just around the corner.
I have noticed that my bulbs are already showing their promise of flowering. Infact, it makes me incredibly excited to see what will bloom this year.
We have the latest article from Judy Upton. Also Storrington Film Nights. Also, check out local films at the Ropetackle Centre
Finally, have a creative February. Angela
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If you take photographs on a regular basis you will eventually find that you repeat your approach at times either by design or subconsciously.
Here, I have grouped three such images together as a triptych.
They were all taken in Arles, France during their Photo Festival 2022.
The images all feature a human figure, an exhibited photograph and one or more chairs. However each image is very different in composition and storytelling.
The left hand image depicts an empty chair in the foreground and a man walking down the hill. Will he turn the corner and sit on the chair with the poster displayed overhead ? Perhaps he vacated the chair a while ago and is now returning.
The right hand image shows a corner of an outside photographic exhibition. Note how the woman’s arm mirrors that
of the couple hugging in the displayed image. The slatted table and chairs throw interesting shadows which visually enliven the foreground.
The figure in central picture is part of the large canvas backdrop as is the wooden stool but there is a ‘real’ stool in front and if you look closely, a transparent plastic chair to the right.
So there are many similarities of subject matter in these photographs but they all have different narratives. The other elements which help to successfully present images in close groups is to ensure that images are the same or at least similar size and that colour tones are harmonious. Also try to arrange the images in the most visually appealing way. For my set here, I placed the
brightest picture in the centre. Not only that, the dominant figure on the left hand image sits in the top corner, walking into the scene and may have looked unbalanced if placed anywhere else in the set. Each individual image was carefully composed at the time of taking, if you group images together you need to be mindful of the composition as a group or set whether that is a pair of pictures or an entire exhibition wall.
You can see more of my photographs on www. instagram.com/shoreham_steve
Prince Frank Richeux was born in Ramsgate, Kent on the 25th of July 1901. He was the eldest son of Jules Richeux, a cigar importer and his wife Agnes. Mr Richeux became a theatrical proprietor when he leased the Victoria Pavilion Theatre in Ramsgate in 1906. In 1909 Agnes Richeux was granted by the government the first licence to stage professional productions at the Royal Artillery Theatre in Woolwich London. The theatre had been built to entertain the troops at the barracks there and had already featured many talented soldiers performing in regimental shows. Mr Richeux died in 1911 and in 1914 his widow Agnes married the theatre’s manager Frank Rolison Littler. Mr Littler then adopted the five Richeux children and they all took his surname. During the First World War the munitions factories at Woolwich docks were constantly under attack from German air raids. In 1918, Agnes and her husband Frank were both injured in the foyer of the Artillery Theatre when a German bomb exploded in the street outside.
Prince with his brother Emil and sister Blanche, followed their father and stepfather into theatre management and became managers at the Royal Artillery Theatre. In 1927 Blanche and Prince set up the two touring theatre companies Blanche Littler Productions and Prince Littler Theatres and Tours Ltd. Prince Littler joined the board of the New Theatre, Cambridge, as its managing director in 1931. He then became a theatre proprietor himself when he purchased the Opera House in Leicester. The Littlers revolutionised the traditional pantomime by, for the first time, casting established film, radio and musical comedy stars in their shows. In 1935, Prince and Blanche worked together on shows that ran simultaneously in London’s West End theatres. ‘Cinderella’ was staged at the Coliseum and ‘Jack And The Beanstalk’ at the Drury Lane Theatre.
By the late 1930s, Prince Littler managed the business side of the companies he owned,
while Emile and Blanche concentrated on the production of the shows. The Littlers had by then established control of fifty percent of the West End’s theatres and also owned regional theatres and invested in touring companies. In 1942, during the Second World War, Prince was appointed chairman and managing director of Stoll Theatres Corporation Ltd and Associated Theatre Properties (London) Ltd. In 1947 he became chairman of Moss Empires Ltd and director of Howard and Wyndham Ltd. He also became a majority shareholder in Associated Television at the beginning of the TV age. His West End shows were Glamorous Night, which opened in 1936, Brigadoon performed in 1950, Carousel in 1951, Guys and Dolls in 1953 and the CanCan in 1954.
Prince Littler was awarded the Commander of the British Empire in 1957 for his charity work. He was vice president of the Variety Artists’ Benevolent fund and president of the Denville Home For Aged Actors and Actresses. He was a member of the council of the Theatrical Managers’ Association and
vice-president of the boards of the Society of West End Theatre Managers. He also served on the boards of the South Bank Theatre and the Royal Opera House.
Prince Littler retired in 1966 and lived at Chestham Park and its manor house in Henfield, West Sussex. He had bought the estate in 1945 and had the house refurbished with a new entrance porch built at the back. New fireplaces and doors were installed that were said to have come from Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. The 19th century kitchen and the kitchen garden west of the house remained untouched, but garden designer Percy Cane landscaped the gardens to the southeast of the house for Prince Littler. Percy Cane planted a glade of trees, shrubs and a water garden. He also added an avenue of limes and a new forecourt to the park. To the south Cane created a
path between the house and the lawn and to the east he introduced a new turf walk with herbaceous borders that led to beds of azaleas and lilies. A new rose garden was enclosed in yew hedges and a lawn and shrubs surrounded a round lily pool with a fountain in a sunken garden. A watercourse fed the pool from a nearby spring. Prince Littler died at Chestham Park on the 17th of September 1973 aged 72.
Sources:
Arthur Lloyd.co.uk
It’s Behind You.
The Stage 20th September 1973
The Streatham Society
For the first time, residents in the Horsham District area will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK, EEA or Commonwealth drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or disabled person’s bus pass. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
Anyone who does not have one of the accepted forms of ID can apply for free ID online or by completing a paper form.
The full list of accepted ID is also available on the Electoral Commission’s website, along with more general information about how to vote, the new requirement and details of how to apply for the free ID.
Ailsa Irvine, Director of Electoral Administration and Guidance, said:
Anyone voting at a polling station in England this May will need to show photo ID before they can be given
their ballot paper. It’s important that everyone understands what types of ID they can use, and how to apply for free ID if they need it. You can find information about the new requirement and what to expect at the polling station on the Electoral Commission’s website.
Jane Eaton, Returning Officer at Horsham District Council, said:
With local elections taking place in the Horsham District on 4 May 2023, it is important that those who want to vote make sure they have an accepted form of ID. It may seem early but checking now means you will be ready to vote in May.
Residents who do not have one of the accepted forms of ID can apply for free ID either online or by completing a paper application form and sending this to the Horsham District Council Electoral Services team. If you need any help with applying for the free ID or want to request an application form, contact the Electoral Services team by
emailing elections@horsham.gov.uk or calling 01403 215126.
Anyone who wants to have their say in the elections this May must also be registered to vote. It only takes five minutes to register online. Voters wishing to apply to their council for free ID should first make sure they are registered to vote.
The requirement to show photo ID at the polling station, is a new requirement, introduced by the UK Government’s Elections Act which was passed last year and comes into effect for the first time this May.
For any further information regarding the 2023 election please visit Horsham webpage.
www.horsham.gov.uk
The next film, on Wednesday 8th February will be “Fisherman’s Friends- One and All”. The sequel to the 2019 hit comedy, starring James Purfoy
The showing commences at 7.30pm, at Sullington Hall, Thakeham Road, RH20 3PP. The March film, on Wednesday 8th, will be “Elvis”. Starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler. The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950’s, while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Tickets are £5, and are available from the Card Shop in Storrington. Any unsold tickets will be available on the door, on the night. There is a Bar and a Raffle during the interval. Anyone requiring transport should contact John Ollerton 07523 322554 For further information please contact Ken Collins 01903 740745.
Why not join my local retirees golf society?
My name is Rob, I enjoy golf and live in Shoreham. We play every Monday morning, each month.A\ll venues well be within half an hours drive from Shoreham, currently we have in excess of twenty members but there is always room for more. Ladies are welcome.
Should you be interested you can contact me at: marsh-robert@sky.com
In the early 1900s, Lilian Baylis took charge of the Old Vic Theatre, then a Temperance Hall selling coffee and ginger beer, and was asked to put on entertainments for local working-class people. Using ginger beer crates for scenery, she staged opera, Shakespeare and ballet, leading her to create the English National Opera, Royal National Theatre and The Royal Ballet. This talk charts the achievement of Lilian Baylis and the stars she worked with.
The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, BN44 3XZ 10:00am - 12:00. Free to members, £10 donation for visitors.steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk
A FAMILY FILM THE BIG KNIGHTS
The Big Knights - Sir Boris (finest swordsman), Sir Morris (most enthusiastic), Sir Horace the Dog and Sir Doris the Hamster - are strong, brave and incredibly dim-witted. They solve crises, but causing destruction and mayhem in the process, and coexist with wicked witches, mobile phones, hydro-electric dams and mad scientists.
Cert U, duration 70 mins. Animation.
Tuesday 14th February, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £4.
An EXHIBITION ON SCREEN HOPPER: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY
Edward Hopper’s work is the most recognisable art in America. Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by his art, but who was he, and how did he create such a bounty of notable work? “Hopper” brings to life America’s arguably most influential artist.
Cert 12A, duration 95 mins.
Wednesday 15th February, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £12.
Tense, romantic, thrilling, unexpectedly funny and endlessly surprising, this is the human story of the soldiers we seldom see, who fight a different sort of war in shadows and deception.
Cert 12A, duration 128 mins.
Tuesday 28th February, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line.£5.
A RELAXED
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
Presented in relaxed and friendly conditions - suitable for all, especially people with any form of memory loss. Step back to a world of period innocence in this film about a mother and children who fall on hard times after their father is falsely imprisoned. They move near a railway station with inevitable adventures until the day of their father’s release.
Cert U duration 109 mins.
Monday 20th February, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £5.
A keen but accident-prone little dragon goes to Dragon School to learn to become a grown-up dragon. Based on the much-loved story by Julia Donaldson.
Cert U, duration 25 mins. Animation.
Friday 24th February. 11.00 am. £4.00 child & adult pair, £3 per additional child or adult, under 18 months old free tickets from Box Office or on-line.
The British government take the corpse of a homeless man, dress him up in an officer’s uniform, fill his pockets with false documents and hope to pull the wool over the Nazis’ eyes.
West Sussex based charity Safe in Sussex held their annual Gingerbread House Event in December, which combined both community and business entries.
West Sussex based charity Safe in Sussex held their annual Gingerbread House Event in December, which combined both community and business entries. The event took place in December at St Oscar Romero School, Goring by Sea. There were some stunning and very creative gingerbread houses on display. The event raised over £3,000 for the charity which supports people experiencing domestic abuse.
It was the 5th year that Safe in Sussex has held their signature Business/Community Gingerbread House Decorating Competition with a record breaking 22 local businesses taking part. A competition for the public was also held and this included a Freestyle competition where participants created their own Gingerbread House from scratch to show their creative talents. All the competitions were judged on Imagination, Inspiration & Appearance. A total of 184 gingerbread house packs were made by Gingerbread World for the event.
The charity was very fortunate to have two businesses sponsor the Gingerbread Fundraising event, with CommPoint, the main sponsor for the second year running. And Equity Release Sussex who kindly sponsored the Freestyle competition this year. Equity Release Sussex also sponsored two Refuges along with EJ Moyle LLP who also sponsored a refuge enabling women and children to participate.
The winners this year included, Ellie, aged 12 who won the Children’s decorating competition and said “I enjoyed making and decorating my house and it felt really good to win. I know what important work Safe in Sussex do to help so many people and the Gingerbread House Competition is a great way for us to support them every year”
The ‘Chi Ladies’, Georgie and Christina won the Adult’s decorating competition and said “We were really shocked because we’ve never won anything before. we were buzzing!”.
Debbie won the Freestyle competition and said “I’m absolutely delighted to have won the freestyle competition. It’s only my second ever gingerbread
house made from scratch. Safe in Sussex is such an amazing charity to support, they help so many families in their time of need.”
Devil’s Dyke Gin won the Business/Community Decorating competition, Faye Collyer-Rolls the Ginsmith said “When I was introduced to the competition by Debbie (Safe in Sussex Community Fundraiser), my first thoughts were to raise money for Safe in Sussex and didn’t consider what I had just committed to! It’s the first time I had done anything like this and last year’s entries were of such a high standard, so I started to panic! No reason to worry though as once I got started, it was thoroughly enjoyable and amazingly satisfying! When I was announced as the winner, I was in complete shock and totally overwhelmed! My excitement was uncontrollable! Well done to everyone that took part, all the houses were AMAZING!”
Gingerbread World’s Fay Millar said ““It’s great
to be a part of Safe in Sussex’s Gingerbread fun for the fifth year running. Not only is it great fun to be involved with, it’s wonderful to know the money raised is going to such a worthwhile charity. “The creativity and innovation shown in the competition entries was outstanding and I am always so impressed with the effort everyone puts in. I look forward to an even bigger and better competition in 2023”
As well as St Oscar Romero School hosting the event, a year 11 student, Will Clarke, designed the large Gingerbread house pack which Gingerbread World produced for the participants to build and decorate.
Phil Dean, Extended Learning Leader said “St Oscar Romero Catholic school is really pleased to support this worthy cause. Many students have
been actively involved in designing the Houses and selling them too. It is so great that such important local Charities are supported by the education system and this also helps students help people in need. I personally feel that seeing the Houses all lit up at Christmas was wonderful to see and we look forward to getting involved again”
The businesses/Community groups that supported this year were: Gingerbread World, CommPoint, Carpenter Box, Adur East Lions, Noona Crafty Creations, Kate Henwood Photography, EJ Moyle LLP, Heaton House, White Space, Stanford Legal Services, Tideway Sweet Treats, Rubix VT, Emma Nottage – The Musical Diamond, Kreston Reeves, JJ & H, The Sand Project, Family Law Partners, Cooperative HR, Finola Architectural, Lodge Hill Trust, Colour Ministry, Inner Alchemy 112, Bennett Griffin, Promedica 24, Devil’s Dyke Gin, Star Community Housing, Acumen, Focus Group, Utility Warehouse, AM Trophies & Engraving, Andy’s Angels and Equity Release Sussex.For details of how to get involved in 2023 Gingerbread House Fun, please email Debbie on fundraising@ safeinsussex.org.uk. Winning Gingerbread Houses taken by Kate Henwood Photography.
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