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What’s INSIDE this month Hello and welcome to the January edition of The Village Living Magazine.

This month’s issue has many exciting reads, from local historical characters to world history.

Also, we have Local groups and activities for the New Year. Local cinemas for Storrington and The Ropetackle Centre are back with films as of January.

We have a great recipe from Felicity Cloake’s Perfect Rice Pudding to try in the New Year.

If you are considering getting into property, we have an article about investing in France. These are just a few of our articles in this month’s issue.

Finally, thank you for your continued support to our readers! Your support for local businesses is vital to the magazine.

We would love to hear from you whether you are a local business or a local charity. Also, if you have a local story or event that you would like to share, get in touch. All our contact details are below.

New Years Reads The Arts Society Steyning talk Probus Club of Storrington & District Safe in Sussex Gingerbread House Felicity Cloake’s - Perfect Rice Pudding St Mary’s Parish Church Rotary - 40 years Community Service Dogs Dinner Rowland Emmett Judy Upton Photography – Details Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough Storrington Film Nights Ropetackle Cinema Into the Blue Viva la Proprietaire Puzzle Page

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New Year’s Reads

If you’re finding a bit more time on your hands after a busy Christmas and New Year, January’s book selections have a selection of crime, murder, the monarchy and healthy new recipes!

Murder on Lake Garda

by Tom Hindle On the private island of Castle Fiore - surrounded by the glittering waters of Lake Garda - the illustrious Heywood family gathers begrudgingly for their son Laurence’s wedding to Italian influencer Eva Bianchi.

But as the ceremony begins, a blood-curdling scream brings the proceedings to a devastating halt. With the wedding guests trapped as they await the police, old secrets come to light and family rivalries threaten to bubble over.

Published by Cornerstone on January 18th The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood Geoffrey Lushington, Mayor of Marlow, dies suddenly during a Town Council meeting. When traces of aconite - also known as the queen of poisons - are found in his coffee cup, the police realise he was murdered. But who did it? And why?

The police bring Judith, Suzie and Becks in to investigate as Civilian Advisors right from the start, so they have free rein to interview suspects and follow the evidence to their heart’s content, which is perfect because Judith has no time for rules and standard procedure.

But this case has the Marlow Murder Club stumped.

Published by HarperCollins on January 18th Charles III – The Making Of A Modern Monarch

by Robert Hardman From the author of the definitive Queen of Our Times comes a monumental biography of the new monarch, assessing how his long life in the Royal Family has prepared him for such an important role.

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With unrivalled access to the king, the royal family, and the court, leading royal authority Robert Hardman brings us the inside story on the most pivotal and challenging year for the monarchy in living memory. From the death of Elizabeth II through to the ancient spectacle of the Coronation, from the rise of a new Prince and Princess of Wales to the latest “truth bombs” from the Sussexes, this is the story of the making of a monarch.

Published by Cornerstone on January 18th Healthy Made Simple by Ella Mills Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, is back with over 75 brand new recipes devoted to making healthy eating easier.

What can you do today that makes life simpler tomorrow?

How can you create a healthy, genuinely delicious meal in minutes? She shares vibrant, colourful, speedy, plant-based recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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The Arts Society Steyning January talk Charles Dickens – The Man & His Life Through His Characters A talk by Bertie Pearce Monday 8 January 2024 at 10am The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ Charles Dickens brought into the world a staggering array of wonderful characters – orphans, starving children, misers, murderers and abusive school teachers among them. Mr Micawber, Fagin and Abel Magwitch, for example, remain in one’s literary psyche long after the books are put down. Largely self-educated, Dickens became the greatest writer of his steyning@theartssociety.org age producing 15 major novels and countless www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk short stories and articles. In this lecture Bertie looks at the life and places of Dickens through his characters. The talk is interspersed with readings of his works.

Bertie has a BA (Hons) in Drama from Manchester University, and a Diploma Internationale from the École Internationale du Théâtre, Jacques Lecoq. A member of the Inner Magic Circle, with Gold Star, Bertie has toured the world with a magic cabaret show and a one man show entitled All Aboard. He has written articles for newspapers and magazines on entertainment and theatre.

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Local community News

Safe in Sussex’s Gingerbread House 2023 Success!

West Sussex based charity Safe in Sussex recently held their annual Gingerbread House Event, which combined both community and business entries.

West Sussex based charity Safe in Sussex recently held their annual Gingerbread House Event, which combined both community and business entries. The event took place on at St Oscar Romero School, Goring by Sea. There were some stunning and very creative gingerbread houses on display. The event raised over £2,500 for the charity which supports people affected by domestic abuse.

This is the 6th year Safe in Sussex has held their signature Business/Community Gingerbread House Decorating Competition with 13 local businesses taking part. A competition for the public was also held.

The entrants decorated gingerbread houses were judged on Imagination, Inspiration and Appearance.

So far 195 Gingerbread house kits have been made by Gingerbread World for Safe in Sussex’s Gingerbread House Fun this year.

The charity kits are still on sale until 15th December for fun at home or as a gift for someone and available via Non-Competition Charity Gingerbread House Kit | Gingerbread World For the third year running the event was sponsored by CommPoint Ltd, additionally, EJ Moyle LLP sponsored one of the charity’s refuges which enabled the women and children residing to participate.

The winners this year included, Jems, who won the Adult’s decorating competition, Jems said “I enjoyed designing and making the house as well as eating the sweets! This is the third year I have done it and its great fun” and Lara who came 2nd said “I made it and entered it for fun. I didn’t think I would get a prize and I am really happy about that” 8

Winning Gingerbread Houses taken by Kate Henwood Photography.

Bennett Griffin won the Business/Community Decorating competition, Theresa Trory who works for the company said “We were delighted to support such an amazing local charity and had so fun decorating our gingerbread house.” “”

Fay Millar from Gingerbread World told us “We love supporting Safe in Sussex because of the incredibly important work they do. Gingerbread house building is a very inclusive activity, and our kits are a fun and creative way to get people involved, enabling them to build something themselves and raise awareness about the charity. We are delighted to have partnered with Safe in Sussex for the last six years baking yummy gingerbread for such a worthy cause and we look forward to continuing to support them in the coming years. “ As well as St Oscar Romero School hosting

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communities together with a shared interest and to have fun on the way. It really helps to create more family traditions in support of the Gingerbread World’s aim to have lots of families sharing the building and decorating of the houses at Christmas.”

the event, some of the students are also helping sell the Gingerbread house kits.

Phil Dean, Extended Learning Leader at the school said “St Oscar Romero Catholic School community loves to get involved in this event each year because it really helps in so many ways. It helps to raise awareness of domestic abuse in support of the amazing Safe in Sussex charity. It also helps to bring

The businesses/community groups that supported this year were: Gingerbread World, CommPoint, Carpenter Box, Adur East Lions, The Gingerbread Hub, EJ Moyle LLP, Heaton House Care Home, Stanford Legal Services, Kreston Reeves, JJ & H, The Sand Project, Family Law Partners, Hannah Ryan Bookkeeping, Jennings & Co Financial Planning, Pewsey Consulting, The Colour Ministry, Bennett Griffin, The Letting Partnership, Bird and Blend Company, The Focus Group, AM Trophies & Engraving, Andy’s Angels and Hunters Recruitment & Training Ltd.

For details of how to get involved in 2023 Gingerbread House Fun, please email Debbie on fundraising@safeinsussex.org.uk

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Felicity Cloake’s Perfect Rice Pudding In her ongoing quest for culinary excellence, the award-winning food and travel writer Felicity Cloake has dedicated hours in the kitchen creating her ‘perfect’ version of classic dishes.

In a different league to the school dinner dessert of yore, this rice pudding is rich, flavourful and wonderfully straightforward to make.

Top tip If you can, use short-grain pudding rice for the perfect texture that isn’t too stodgy.

Dark rum or brandy can be substituted for the sherry or omitted altogether.

Method

Ingredients:

1. Preheat the oven to 140°C/ Fan 120°C/gas mark 1. Put the

4. Bake the pudding for about 2

(Serves 4)

butter into a flameproof pie dish

hours, until it has set, but is still

• 50g butter

over a gentle heat, and, when

slightly wobbly; it may need a

• 50g soft light brown sugar

melted, add the sugar. Stir and

little longer than this but check

• 100g pudding rice

cook for a few minutes, then tip

on it regularly. Serve warm, but

• 1 litre whole milk

in the rice and stir to coat.

not piping hot.

• Zest of ½ a lemon, finely grated

2. Cook until the rice has swelled

• 1 bay leaf

slightly (2–3 minutes), stirring

• ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg

continuously, then add the milk

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

and stir well to dislodge any

• A pinch of salt

clumps of rice and sugar on the

• 150ml double cream

bottom of the pan.

• 2 tbsp sweet sherry, preferably Pedro Ximénez

3. Add the lemon zest, bay leaf, spices and a pinch of salt, then pour in the cream and sherry and bring to a simmer.

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Storrington and Sullington Neighbourhood Warden Chris Poore, was recently given two donations from local organisations towards next year’s Fun Day which will be held on 19 August 2024.

A cheque for £2400 was received from Waitrose and adds to the £1000 recently presented by Reverend Kathryn Windslow on behalf St Marys Parish Church. The money will go towards funding the mobile climbing wall, bouncy assault course and bouncy castle. The Fun Day is organised by the Neighbourhood Wardens and all activities on the day are free. The Wardens would like to thank St Mary’s Church and Waitrose for their generosity.

Warden Chris Poore receives donation from Reverend Windslow Warden Chris Poore receives cheque from Waitrose in Storrington

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Storrington & Pulborough District President: Pippa Davies

Rotary Club Celebrates 40 years Community Service with Gifts to the Community In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, a donation of £40 is to be given by Storrington & Pulborough Rotary Club to 40 organisations in the local villages that it serves.

Organisations being identified from a varied age range in each area are: not for profit groups; are helping to develop learning, including physical, intellectual and communication and/or are helping to combat isolation.

So far the club has given funds for a magazine rack to the Storrington Village Hub; Campfire stools for Scouts in Fittleworth; a Salver for a Thakeham Bridge Club tournament; science experiment kits for young people supported by the Lorica Trust in Washington; table tennis bats for a club in Thakeham; Christmas decorations for the social room at the Royal Air Force Association housing complex in Storrington and a target mat for a short mat bowls club in Thakeham.

Rotary President Pippa Davies said: “Our Club

Rotary President Pippa Davies presents a Magazine rack to the team at The Village Hub. The Hub is Life Community Church’s offices and vibrant shop nestled in the heart of the Storrington village where you will find a selection of items that are handcrafted by talented local artists, contribute to charitable causes and promote ethical practices

is very active in Storrington and surrounding villages and we are delighted during our special anniversary year to support, in a small way, the many organisations that share our commitment to vibrant community life..”

European link Rotary Club: Villeneuve-sur-Lot in France We meet on Mondays 7pm for 7.30pm at the Roundabout Hotel, Monkmead Lane, West Chiltington, RH20 2PF For information about attending or joining Rotary contact Club Secretary Anna Upton on 01903 743004

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Rowland Emett Frederick Rowland Emett was born on the 22nd of October 1906 in New Southgate London. He was educated at Waverley Grammar School in Birmingham and displayed a natural talent for drawing, notably caricaturing his teachers. He went on to study at Birmingham School of Arts and Crafts and his landscape painting A Cornish Harbour was exhibited at the Royal Academy and is now in the Tate collection.

At the age of 14, Emett invented and patented his design for a gramophone volume control. In the 1930s, he worked as an industrial draughtsman, becoming in the Second World War, a draughtsman on the top-secret development of jet engines for the Air Ministry. He also drew satirical cartoons inspired by the illogical bureaucracy he encountered there, for the magazine Punch.

His unique style of drawing often featured a railway train consisting of a bizarre-looking engine towing odd shaped carriages. In 1941, Emett illustrated the book Bells and Grass, which was a collection of humorous rhymes by Walter de la Mare that had been originally written for Punch. In the same year he married Elsie May Evans, who was known as Mary and in 1943 they published the children’s book Anthony and Antimacassar together. Emett’s first collection of cartoons was published in A Book of Curious Happenings in 1943.

In 1947 Rowland Emett’s cartoon an eccentric signalman at Friars Fidgeting Signal Box became an actual reality on stage in the play Between the Lines at the Globe Theatre, London.

In 1951, for the Festival of Britain, his steam locomotive cartoons Nellie, Neptune and Wild Goose were built as copper 14

and mahogany working models for his Far Tottering and Oyster Creek railway display at Battersea Park, London. A total number of two million passengers travelled on this model railway during the Festival of Britain.

Drawing for Life magazine in 1954, Emett found a new market for his work in the USA. From 1956, he invented and then built with a team of engineers, eccentric, working contraptions in the blacksmith’s forge near his home in London Road, Henfield. Two models of the Featherstone-Kite Open Work Basket Weave Mark Two Gentleman’s Flying Machine were built. One was displayed at the Merrion Centre in Leeds and the other is on permanent display at the Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In

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1966 he was commissioned by the company Honeywell and created The Forget-MeNot Computer Open Minded Spoon-Fed Executive Computer. The model toured international trade shows and was then permanently housed at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto. Their collection of 10 Emett pieces is displayed every December in an exhibition titled Dream Machines.

In 1957, Rowland Emett worked on Kenneth More’s Hollywood movie The Admirable Crichton, designing the seashell record player for the film’s shipwrecked castaways to use. In 1968 he designed for the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, creating the inventions of Caractacus Potts who was played by the actor Dick Van Dyke. These inventions are on display at the Merrion Centre, Leeds. In 1973 Emett invented a water-powered musical clock, The Aqua Horological Tintinnabulator for the Victoria Centre, Nottingham that plays classical music every 15 minutes. In 1981, Michael Bentine inaugurated The Cats Cradle Pussiewillow III clock that is displayed at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon.

Rowland Emett died on the 13th of November 1990. Some of his fascinating work is on display locally at the Emett Hut museum in Stoneywish Nature Reserve in Ditchling, East Sussex.

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Details

My image this month focus on details which I have observed during my photo walks over the years.

Very often, a small element can be overlooked but when captured can often tell a story by itself.

Two of the images here were taken in Paris at Pere - Lachaise cemetery. The rusted ornate metalwork with the dead ivy leaves entwinedseemed to set the solemn mood of the wider surroundings.

The second from the same location also captures the emotive feel of the place.

Despite being a colour image, it is low key and almost monochromatic. The weathered corners of the stone window frame adds a hint of a complimentary colour and emphasises the texture.

It is also given a variation of tone by the playful shadow from a nearby leafy tree.

My capture, ‘Love’, was another found image, this time a little closer to home at Brighton Marina. I knew I had to photograph this with care and empathy so I carefully selected part of someone’s very personal shrine. The wire fence background gives it a sense of place. The weatherbeaten teddy bear reveals that it had been there forsome time. He appears to be pointing towards the hanging ‘Love’ sign. I wanted to simplify the scene and capture the emotion which I hope I achieved.

Although some may find the images a little downbeat for their taste, I find them uplifting in 16

many ways. Whereas so many of my personal photographs depict people, these simply depict human intervention in the world but remind us that it is all too temporary.

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We are a small, friendly golf society comprising around 15 active members, all of which are retired and have a range of handicaps. From April to October, we arrange 18 hole competitions (three of which involve annual trophies) each month at venues in nearby areas like Worthing and Horsham.

The cost is around £40 per competition which covers a bacon roll, coffee or tea, prizes for the "longest drive" and "nearest the pin" and the cost of the game itself.

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The Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District The Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District is again providing a service that is welcomed by the Community and which helps to green the area.

Rotary has been raising funds by collecting used local Christmas trees for the past 6 years and money collected this year will support Chestnut Tree House (Children's Hospice Care) and Turning Tides (Ending local Homelessness) and other local causes supported by Rotary.

Residents' Christmas trees will be collected from 11th January to 14th January 2024 inclusive in certain postcodes in Pulborough, Storrington, Amberley, Billingshurst and other local villages.

You just have to register by midnight on 7th January 2024 at www.just-helping.org.uk/register-tree or by scanning the QR code below.

This year the Rotary Club is supported by JustHelping, a UK charity that provides a platform for volunteering and fundraising for local charities.

For more information please contact recyclexmastree@hotmail.com

Storrington Film Nights Storrington Film Nights are organised by the Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District.

The next film, on Wednesday 10th January 2024, will be “Barbie”, Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.

“The Great Escaper”, starring Michael Caine.

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Local Community Cinema

ROPETACKLE CINEMA presents A ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB FILM TÁR Starring Cate Blanchett who delivers the performance of a lifetime as symphonic conductor Lydia Tár - presented as part of the Ropetackle Film Club 2023/24 season. It is free to club members who may also purchase guest tickets (£7). Additionally there are a limited number of general admission tickets available priced £9.

Cert 15, duration 158 mins.

Thursday 11th January, 7.30 pm. General admission tickets available from Box Office or on-line – see details below. For information about the Ropetackle Film Club, see https:// ropetacklecentre.co.uk/film-club/.

A RELAXED VIEWING FILM open to all TOP HAT Relaxed Viewing films are open to everyone, but the softer lighting and relaxed layout make them particularly suitable for people with memory loss or dementia. Showman Jerry Travers (Fred Astaire) demonstrates his new tap dance steps late one night in a hotel, much to the annoyance of Dale Tremont (Ginger Rogers) sleeping below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for his producer, who happens to be married to her best friend. Kindly sponsored by Sussex Community Foundation.

Cert U. duration 99 mins. Includes subtitles.

Monday 15th January, 2.00 pm. £5, carers free. Tickets available from Box Office or online – see details below.

A MATINEE FILM THE QUIET GIRL Set in rural Ireland, this beautiful Oscar-nominated, heart-wrenching drama follows Cait, a nine year old neglected ‘quiet girl’ whose life is transformed through the unconditional love of foster parents. However in her new house where there are meant to be no secrets she discovers one.

Cert 12A, duration 91 mins. Includes subtitles.

Tuesday 23rd January, 2.00 pm. £5. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line – see details below.

ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB FILM JEAN DE FLORETTE The highly acclaimed 1986 Fench drama starring Gérard Depardieu in the title role - presented as part of the Ropetackle Film Club 2023/24 season. It is free to club members who may also purchase guest tickets (£7). Additionally there are a limited number of general admission tickets available priced £9.

Cert PG, duration 116 mins. Includes subtitles.

Thursday 8th February, 7.30 pm. General admission tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £9. For information about the Ropetackle Film Club, see https://ropetacklecentre.co.uk/film-club/.

A FAMILY FILM THE LITTLE MERMAID Ariel, the youngest of King Triton's daughters, is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric.

Following her heart rather than her father's orders, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land. Live action adventure from Walt Disney Pictures.

MY FIRST CINEMA ROOM ON THE BROOM To the annoyance of her cat, a kindly witch allows a dog, a bird and a frog to ride on her broomstick making it top-heavy. A fire-eating dragon destroys the broom and threatens to eat the witch.

Cert U, duration 24 mins. Animation.

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Friday 26th January. 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 – see details below.

Cert PG, duration 130 mins. Animation.

Monday 12th February, 2.00 pm. £4. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line – see details below.

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In To The Blue

While Captain James Cook’s famous voyage across the Antarctic Circle had taken place a year previously, to many it was the third and final venture across the most unforgiving and lifeless of landscapes, at the very start of February 1774, that stepped the furthest into true uncharted territory.

We look back on the 250th anniversary of an expedition that would change our perception of discovery forever.

Captain Cook was on a mission to disprove a landmass and ended up achieving much in the process.

Most notably, between January 1773 and February 1774,

Cook and his crew achieved a remarkable milestone when they crossed into the Antarctic Circle at three ever-increasing degrees of southern latitude. Each marked the southernmost point reached by any known expedition at the time.

One of the key contributions of Cook’s Antarctic voyage was his disproval of the existence of a vast southern continent, often referred to as Terra Australis. He meticulously charted the icy waters and concluded that there was no massive continent as previously believed. This finding reshaped the world map and had profound

implications for future exploration in the southern hemisphere.

Aside from a being a feat of fortitude and great courage, the expedition yielded invaluable knowledge about the geography, climate, and ecosystems of the southern polar region. Cook’s meticulous charts and records paved the way for future explorers and scientists to build upon his discoveries, and build they did.

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Viva La Propriétaire!

Why let your dreams of becoming a landlord pass you by when you can look to France to start your investment?

While the outlook in Britain only looks set to get worse for landlords, the French buy-tolet model means landlords can make a promising income from their property portfolio.

Start with research When selecting an area to invest in, look at affordability and market demand. In other words, your chosen destination must be thriving to the extent that a lot of people are motivated to move there for work, but not thriving to the extent that the initial investment price is breathtakingly high.

Brittany capital Rennes and Maine-et-Loire capital Angers both have promising demographics, and good average rental yields at 8.2% and 6.2% respectively. As places, there are also easily accessible from London – catch the Eurostar to Paris, then connect to your destination in under two hours.

Property type Generally speaking, apartments offer better returns, and if you invest in new developments you may benefit from the Loi Pinel tax break. This gives relief from income tax for investment in new-builds in selected areas, related to a percentage (from 12-21%) of the purchase price. However, it must be rented out for at least six years, and the longer you have the property for, the better the breaks.

As with a UK investment, buying somewhere that needs a little work before you can invite tenants in is your best for higher yield, but of course this requires an extra level of commitment.

Understand the French property philosophy The French system is designed to bring long-term security to both the landlord and the tenant. Furnished homes come with a one-year-lease, much like in the UK, however unfurnished properties have an automatic three-year-lease.

Naturally there is little red tape before a property can be rented. It must be surveyed with electrical and gas systems being vetted, and be thoroughly inspected for dangers such as asbestos, lead paint or termites.

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Financial fundamentals There are also buying costs and ongoing taxes that must be considered. In addition to estate agent fees there are other legal fees and taxes which vary depending on the region.

Finally, look out for the ‘Taxe Foncière’, a property tax that must be paid by the owner of any property, and on average is around €800 to €900 per year.

The biggest question of course, is simply whether you want to take a chance on a foreign market, but a little time in this magnificent country will have you feeling à la maison.

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Down: 1. Beta, 2. Obey, 3. Compot, 4. Cherub, 5. Stab, 6. Lair, 10. Ridgeline, 13. Eradicate, 15. Eject, 16. Abide, 18. Troll, 22. Saloon, 23. Stodge, 24. Bomb, 25. Tomb, 27. Sol, 28. Bite, 29. Farm.

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Planets and Celestial Bodies

Once you find all the words. Copy the unused letters starting in the top left corner into the blanks to reveal the hidden message.

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A privilege for our family to help yours Losing someone close to us is a painful and challenging experience. Our aim at H D Tribe is to make the whole funeral process as simple and as stress-free as possible for you, by offering a complete funeral service, ensured by H D Tribe’s long-established reputation for quality, dignity and reliability.

Darren became the manager of our Storrington office in 2020, having joined the H D Tribe family in 2018 as a chauffeur bearer. Deciding to become a funeral director after witnessing the importance of the role whilst experiencing his own bereavement, Darren has become Passionate about the village and community of Storrington that he serves. “I feel privileged to be part of such a historic village, with so many wonderful families. It is an honour to be able to help them through such challenging times, by creating personal funerals and allowing them to celebrate their loved one’s life, however they feel best.”

Darren and his wife Sophie have recently expanded their family with the arrival of their daughter Olivia. As a family, they love the outdoors. Exploring the South Downs countryside and taking advantage of their National Trust and English Heritage memberships in their spare time.

Darren Fehrenbach

Storrington Office

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An independent family run Funeral Directors since 1929. We ensure your loved ones receive the respect and dignity they deserve. With nine offices covering most of West Sussex, we are ideally positioned to give you an efficient, local and dedicated funeral service.

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