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COST OF LIVING CRISIS: WHY YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR BUDGET AND PLANS

The cost of living is rising. In the 12 months to July 2022, inflation was 10.1% – the first time price rises have been in double digits since 1982.

There are several factors contributing to rising inflation, including the conflict in Ukraine, which has disrupted energy and food supplies.

Energy bills are set to become one of the largest outgoings for families. Several increases to the energy price cap, which is set by Ofgem, mean the cost of energy has already soared.

The price cap will increase again in October and the average home’s energy bill will reach £3,549 a year. It’s expected that the price cap will rise further in January 2023.

Now is the ideal time to review your budget

Keeping track of your finances during the cost of living crisis is crucial.

In the short term, you should review your budget. Can your budget absorb the higher costs, or do you need to make lifestyle changes? Will rising energy prices mean you need to be more mindful of energy use or reduce expenses in other areas?

While the headline inflation figure can give you an idea of how prices are changing, your personal inflation rate may be very different. If you commute long distances, for instance, the steep rise in fuel costs may mean your outgoings rise more than you expect.

Calculating how your regular costs have changed in the last year can help you better manage your finances.

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The steps you take now could affect your long-term plans

While it’s important to focus on how the cost of living crisis is affecting your finances now, don’t forget to consider the long-term effects too.

Research suggests that some people are cutting back on outgoings that could improve their long-term financial security.

According to Canada Life, 11% of adults are considering pausing their pension contributions, or have already done so.

While pausing contributions for a few months may seem like it will have little effect on your retirement, it can be larger than you think. The power of compounding means that pausing pension contributions for just a year could reduce the value of your pension at retirement by 4%.

Contact us to review your finances

Amid the current economic uncertainty, reviewing your financial plan can give you peace of mind. We’ll help you understand how your current budget and the steps you can take now to create long-term financial security.

Please contact us on 01273 774855 or email advice@pembrokefs.co.uk to arrange a meeting to discuss your goals and the effect the cost of living crisis could have. Quote reference PFSVL.

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Editor’s Comment

Hello, Welcome to the latest edition of Village Living. September was a month the nation showed its respect fo Queen Elizabeth II and her incredible 70 year reign. The pageatry and respect and love for her was so inspiring and emptionally moving for many. She will be sadly missed. As our new King Charles III steps into his new role as King, his years spent at the Queens side will ensure his future success.

October is here and we have out latest articles as well as the latest from the local theatres, local groups Many thanks to all our contributors this month. Thanking all our readers for your support. Please do write or email us about any local events or activities or charity events you may be running or would like to promote locally. Copy date is from the 1st week of October.

Untll then, warm regards

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Brighton Photo Fringe 2022

My personal involvement is to be part of a group of nine photographers calling ourselves the TIDES group.

This will be our third exhibition which, once again, will be displayed on Brighton beach, just below the Grand Hotel a short walk to the east of the i360.

This exhibition site has been in place since 2016 and was initially intended to house our exhibition for the one month duration of that years Photo Fringe. However, it became very popular and has since been copied both in Brighton and Worthing so has remained in place. TIDES photographers are all members of Brighton and Hove Camera Club so we decided to share the space with the club in between Photo Fringe events so the exhibited photo graphs change every few months.

This year our project concentrates on the Madeira Drive area which sadly fell into

disrepair but is now undergoing extensive restoration. Each TIDES group member has chosen to document this area in a personal way. My own four images reflect on the demise and ongoing restoration using re ality and metaphor to express my sadness at the decline as well as my hope for the future.

My image above is one which didn’t make the final cut.

You can view other ‘near misses’ from TIDES members on our Facebook group page: www.facebook.com/groups/tides3 www. instagram.com/shoreham_steve

I am now on Vero: vero.co/shoreham_steve

If you would like to be included on my mailing list, email me : steveboylephotos@gmail

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The biennial event, Brighton Photo Fringe festival runs from 6th to 30th October with exhibitions taking place online and in venues across and be-

Secret places

In the Victor Book For Boys Annual 1973 was the illustration ‘Flying Freaks’ featuring drawings of eccentric looking planes. One was of a tail-less plane with a rear-mounted canard-wing and rear-mounted propeller engine. Two stubby fins were mounted to the front, on top of the plane. It was referred to in the annual’s description as a Miles Tandem.

George Herbert Miles was born on the 28th of July 1911 at Portslade, East Sussex. His father owned the Star Model Laundry where George’s elder brother Fred built an aeroplane. Fred went on to establish the Southern Aircraft Company at the fledgling Shoreham Airport in 1929. After completing his education, George joined his brother in the business manufacturing the Miles Martlet single-seat biplane. Maxine “Blossom” Freeman-Thomas purchased the first Martlet and learned to fly with Fred.

Leaving George to manage the company at Shoreham, Fred joined Phillips & Powis Aircraft at Woodley in Berkshire. During the 1930s George then joined Woodley as engine manager and test pilot. The Miles brothers established a reputation for cutting edge revolutionary aircraft design and attracted the attention of the Air Ministry. In 1940, during the Second World War, Hurricane and Spitfire fighter pilots who took part in the Battle Of Britain had initially and quickly learned to fly in the Miles Master and Miles Magister training aircraft.

The Miles Aircraft Company was established in 1941 with Fred as chairman and managing director. George became chief designer but his unconventional thinking led to a tumultuous relationship with the Air Ministry. They didn’t approve of his designs and so he didn’t reveal them until the prototype of an aircraft was actually built. George may have transferred some of his projects to Shoreham for the initial design stage to maintain secrecy from the government as well as from the enemy. One aircraft he created was the M.35 ‘Libellula’ tandem wing single-seat fighter. It was 20 foot long with a wingspan

of 20 foot for both its forward and rear wings. George had designed the plane to operate from aircraft carriers. The idea was that with the plane’s cockpit being in the nose and the engine in the tail it allowed for the pilot to have an unobstructed view of the ship’s deck. Test pilots refused to fly the M35 so George flew it himself. At first he couldn’t get it to take off but worked out that if the throttle was closed quickly the plane jumped into the air. On its maiden flight on the 1st of May of 1942, George found he could barely control the aircraft, as its centre of gravity was incorrect. By adding ballast to correct the problem later flights proved successful and the strange looking craft was proven airworthy. However the Air Ministry infuriated by George’s secrecy during the war rejected the fighter. This was despite them being impressed enough with the design to order a prototype larger version that was intended to be an aircraft carrier based bomber. This became know as the M39. Eventually neither plane went into production.

George Miles (1944) with a model of the canard-wing Libellula aeroplane which he later test piloted. Credit to (Museum of Berkshire Aviation)

Secret places cont’d.

In 1943 the Air Ministry commissioned the Miles Brothers to build the M.52. This was the world’s first jet aircraft and would be capable of breaking the sound barrier. George designed a stubby wing rocket with moveable tail fins and the pilot packed into the nose cone. Converting a Mile Falcon piston engine plane to test the design, the plane became known as the ‘Gillette’ after the razor sharpness of its wings. The design was proved to fly and a prototype of the M52 jet went into production. The plane was almost complete when in 1946 Sir Stafford Cripps Minister of Aircraft Production cancelled the project.

Fred Miles received a letter stating ‘Man will never fly faster than sound.’ The Miles brothers were then ordered to give the M52 design to the Bell Aircraft Company in America. In 1944 the Bell X1, which was almost identical in design to the Miles M52 was completed. On the 14th of October 1947, Major Chuck Yeager, of the United States Air force, made the first supersonic flight in the Bell-X1 The

partnership triangle of government and American companies was so strained that the Miles brothers decided to go back to civilian aviation. Their company now called Miles Aviation and Transport returned to its parental home of Shoreham Airport. Among the curious projects undertaken by it were a flying van and an amphious car. Judy Upton

Source :Victor Annual 1973;Graces Guide; Museum Of Berkshire Aviation

Time for Dementia

Local families affected by dementia are being invited to take part in an award-winning programme, to help train the healthcare professionals of tomorrow and improve dementia care.

The Time for Dementia project, supported by Alzheimer’s Society, pairs families affected by dementia with undergraduate students, helping to better educate them about life with dementia and the challenges that come with it.

This autumn a new cohort of Brighton and Sussex Medical School medical students will be taking part and Alzheimer’s Society are now seeking families in the area who would like the opportunity to make a difference to training health professionals.

Time for Dementia is a fantastic way for the next generation of healthcare professionals to gain first-hand knowledge of what it’s like living with dementia.

If you would like to know more about the project, or you know someone with dementia and a family carer who would like to take part, please get in touch with us at timefordementia@ alzheimers.org.uk or call 07483 137539. More information can also be found at alzheimers.org. uk/timefordementia

Time for dementia programme

A unique opportunity for people with a dementia diagnosis and their carer or partner.

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West Chiltington Silver Band

is giving a “Last Night of the Proms” concert on Saturday 29th October at West Chiltington Village Hall, Mill Road, West Chiltington RH20 2PZ

The concert will feature all the usual patriotic favourites from the Royal Albert Hall, together with popular pieces from across the years. The band will be supported by some of West Sussex’s finest Brass musicians to provide a programme of high-quality Brass Band music.

Time: 7.30 pm (Doors open 7.00 pm) Tickets £10 (including a glass of wine)under-16s free if accompanied by an adult. Available from David (croxson946@btint ernet.com), Richard (rabarron@btinternet. com) and from Nisa Local, Haglands Lane, West Chiltington.

Ropetackle Cinema October Presents

A CLASSIC SILENT FILM with live accompaniment THE GOLD RUSH

A rare opportunity to see the silent classic The Gold Rush, starring Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin’s character The Tramp goes to the Klondike in search of gold and finds it. He also finds the love of his life, Georgina, the dance hall girl who steals his heart. We are privileged that the film will be accompanied by the gifted composer and pianist, Mike Hatchard. Mike’s virtuoso playing for last year’s silent movie, The General, enhanced the film and contributed hugely to the film’s rapturous success. Cert U duration 95 mins.

Sunday 2nd October, 3.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £8.

A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY FILM open to all WALK THE LINE

Presented in relaxed and friendly conditionssuitable for all, especially people with any form of memory loss. Roll down memory lane with

Johnny Cash’s memorable Ring of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues, Time’s a Wastin’ and many more from The Man in Black.

Cert 12 duration 136 mins.

Monday 17th October, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £5.

A MATINEE FILM DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA The second Downton film focuses on the secret past of the Countess (Maggie Smith) who comes into possession of a villa in the South of France. Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) and the family head to France to investigate why it was given. Meanwhile, Hollywood comes to Downton where

Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) hosts the filmmakers who use the estate as a set for their new movie. Cert PG, duration 124 mins.

Tuesday 18th October, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £5.

An EXHIBITION ON SCREEN HOPPER: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY

Edward Hopper’s work is the most recognisable art in America. Countless painters, photogra phers, 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.

Duration 90 mins.

Wednesday 19th October, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £12.

A FAMILY FILM THE BAD GUYS

Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys – dashing pickpocket Mr Wolf, seen-it-all safe cracker Mr Snake, chilled master-of-disguise Mr Shark, short-fused muscle Mr Piranha and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms Tarantula aka ‘Webs’. A Dreamworks production.

Cert U, duration 100 mins. Animation.

Wednesday 26th October, 2.00 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line, £4.

Storrington Film Nights - New Season

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

The next film, on Wednesday 12th October will be “Belfast”, starring Jude Hill and Judi Dench. The story of one boy’s childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960’s in Belfast. This is the Oscar winning film directed by Kenneth Brannagh.

The showing commences at 7.30pm, at Sullington Hall, Thakeham Road, RH20 3PP. All Government Covid guidance will be Observed.

The November film, on Wed 9th, will be “Operation Mincemeat”, starring Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen. Tickets are £5, and are available from the Card Shop in Storrington. Any unsold tickets will be available on the door, on the night.

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AN EVENING FILM TOP GUN: MAVERICK

After more than thirty years of service, test pilot Captain Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is back where he belongs. Brought back from the wilderness, he is tasked with teaching a team of elite flyers - one of them has links to a tragedy in Maverick’s past.

Cert 12, duration 130 mins.

Tuesday 1st November, 7.30 pm. Tickets available from Box Office or on-line. £7.

rotary film night

Wednesday 12 October 2022

Performance commences at 7.30pm

There will be an interval and Bar & Raffle.

Tickets £5 from ‘The Card Shop’ in Storrington. Unsold tickets will be available for purchase on the door on the night.

For further details please contact Ken Collins on 01903 740745

Government Covid guidance will be observed.

Rotary Club Members can provide transport to the Film Night for local residents who are unable to make their own arrangements. Anyone needing transport should contact John Ollerton on 07523322554

Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District

All proceeds go to charitable causes supported by Rotary. Registered Charity No.1029115

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.

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At Sullington Parish Hall

Jude Hill, Lewis McAskie, Ciaran Hinds Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Caitriona Balfe

Goodbye Sunny Short Wearing Summertime

It’s officially Autumn... all our little darlings are heading back to school, the weather has turned and no one knows what to wear, so a classic combo of flip flops and ski coat it is!

So what should men everywhere be wearing this Autumn?

For the business men and suit wearers amongst you make sure your jackets are double breasted and have power shoulders!

Going casual? Overalls and baggy jeans are in, they made a reappearance during Covid when we were all locked up inside, feeling cosy and they are set to stay… for at least this season anyway!

Speaking of cosy, faux-fur (emphasis on the faux!) Nana knits and tank tops are around this season to keep us wrapped up warm. The Autumn colours for 2022 are Monochrome if you are feeling colourful add a splash of pink, red or animal print. We can’t wait to see what you all are wearing in the barber chair..hint it better not be the previously mentioned ski coat and flip flops!

The Arts Society, Steyning

The Field of Cloth of Gold: 6,000 DaysHow Did They Do It? by Joanna Mabbutt Monday 10th October 2022

In June 1520 Henry VIII and Francis 1 met to ratify an Anglo-French alliance and celebrate the betrothal of Henry’s daughter Mary to the Dauphin. Each brings an entourage of 6,000 to a field south of Calais for events and entertainments staged to display the skill and splendour of each King and country. The

New Novel by Judy Upton

Inside Shoreham and Village Living’s local history writer has a new novel coming out this autumn.

‘

Sniff Them Out, Brownlow!’ is a lighthearted crime mystery about a Sussex pet detective and her dog which features Shoreham and Steyning among other locations.

In the novel, the first featuring Sophie Gorrage and her faithful sniffer dog Brownlow, the Cocker Spaniels of reality star Rouki Bennett are snatched while being walked on Broadmure Common. Soon the pet detective duo is investigating a string of high-profile dog thefts leading them from Sussex to the Isle of Wight and back. Judy will be discussing the book at Shoreham Wordfest’s Fatal Shore Crime Writing Day at the Shoreham Centre on October 15th.

‘Sniff Them Out, Brownlow’ is Judy’s third novel following Brighton set ‘Out Of The Frying Pan’ and ‘What Maisie Didn’t Know’. Published by Hobart Books, it’s available from bookshops and Amazon. See: www. hobartbooks.com/product-page/sniff-them-out-brownlow

logistics of organising this spectacular event is staggering and the supply chain fascinating. 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

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