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Cover Stories 9

New Year, New You

Janey Lee Grace

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One woman’s story about how sobriety rocked her world and changed her life

51 Cosy Homes

January doesn’t have to be gloomy, it can be the time to revamp

55 A Walk Across The Rooftops

Smoking out a little history about chimneys

83 The Big Garden Birdwatch

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97 Keeping Fit With The Kids

Why juggle fitness and childcare when they can be merged into one

Janey Lee Grace

101 Putting The Pieces Back Together

The wonderful work of the Jigsaw charity

Features

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17 New Year, New You

Lisa de Silva explores how we can help ourselves in the year to come

Cosy Homes

30 Independent Financial Advice

A guide to selecting sound advice

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34 Many Shades Of Grey

Time and patience created a home packed with clever ideas and beautiful things

60 An Ecological And

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A new home in the country, on a budget and completed DIY style

Editor’s Comment

Happy New Year and welcome to the first issue of 2021. Sussex Living is kicking the year off with some fantastic wellbeing features including an interview with Radio 2 co-presenter Janey Lee Grace. We are also launching our special online community – Hidden County – Making the most of Sussex. Membership is FREE and readers that sign up will get exclusive benefits including competitions with great prizes, money saving offers, priority events, webinars, e-zines, plus access to fascinating articles and inspirational ideas. What’s not to like? Sign up from the 11th January for your exclusive membership.

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INTERVIEW

SOBER ROCKS! –Who Knew?

Would your life be better physically and emotionally without alcohol? That’s proved to be the case for Janey Lee Grace. Having been concerned about the amount she was drinking, Janey ditched the booze three years ago. She regaled Lisa de Silva her story, along with the joys of living alcohol-free

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ith a lifelong interest in all things holistic, Janey is a mine of information on living a natural lifestyle and even wrote a book on the subject, Imperfectly Natural Woman. “I’ve always joked I’m a more realistic Gwyneth Paltrow, but my drinking was always the elephant in the room. I always laughed about being totally natural, while still loving my big glass of Sauvignon,” she explained.

Perhaps best known as a regular on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 2 and The Wright Stuff on Channel Five, Janey began her career in the music industry as a backing singer with Wham! Now married with four children, it was when the children were young that her drinking really ramped up. “I bought into that whole ‘mummy wine’ culture.

I was exhausted, working hard and looking after the kids and started to use alcohol as a treat. It was my adult time. I wasn’t doing anything unusual, it was what most people did,” she noted.

Gradually though, Janey began to feel that her health was suffering. She felt bloated, tired and was regularly waking up at 3am with a sense of panic. “I think it was my unconscious mind saying to me that something is wrong here – that all this drinking just doesn’t fit with who you are.”

At the time, Janey described herself as a grey area drinker. She wasn’t alcohol dependent, being able to stop for periods of time, while pregnant or ‘detoxing.’ Yet during periods of abstinence, the focus would always be on when she could get back to drinking again. Yet all that changed in December 2017, when Janey was given a copy of The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley, to read over Christmas for Radio 2.

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“I left it a while before reading it because I just knew it would have an impact on me and when I did start reading it, the book was very relatable,” confided Janey. Written by a mum whose drinking had also ramped up, Janey recognised herself in Clare’s distress and all the reasons why she needed to stop.

The big difference for Janey was reading about the benefits of ditching booze and how much better Clare’s life was without alcohol. “That was the key for me. I’d never come at the problem from that perspective. In the past I’d just been white knuckling it until I could have a drink again. Clare’s book made me sober curious – could my life

be better physically and emotionally without alcohol?”

Not one to make life easy for herself, Janey stopped drinking on December 30th 2017, initially embarking on dry January and then setting herself a target of staying sober for 100 days.

Since then, she has never looked back and while it hasn’t always been easy, the driving force was Janey’s changed mindset. “I’d caught sight of a completely changed life and everything being better,” she told me.

“But it was extremely tough and really quite miserable for most of the first six weeks because I didn’t prepare to quit properly. I now realise what I could have done to make the transition smoother for myself.”

Janey suffered with poor sleep, leg cramps and skin problems. In the past, she would have reached for a drink but without that option, confessed she often felt utterly miserable. What kept her going were the moments where she could gradually see aspects of her life improving, “Everyday something got better.”

I bought into that whole ‘mummy wine’ culture. I was exhausted, working hard and looking after the kids and started to use alcohol as a treat

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Such was the positive impact of living alcohol-free, Janey founded The Sober Club, to introduce people to the joys of sobriety and help them make the transition as smooth as possible using all the lessons she has learnt along the way. The website has lots of valuable tips and strategies, with the options for membership and one-to-one coaching from Janey herself.

For the sober curious, Janey suggests exploring the role that alcohol currently plays in your life. So, when you reach for a drink, ask yourself what feeling are you trying to create. “I used to think of wine as self-care,” she laughed. “But it’s not that toxic liquid that we want, we want the feeling that it gives us.

When you get your head around that, the penny finally drops and you realise there are healthier ways of getting that feeling that won’t end up killing you.”

While the actual physical effects of alcohol leave your body within a few days, it’s this change in mindset that is key to long term success. So, explore the role alcohol plays in your life and focus on other ways you can fill that role and create the feelings that you’re looking for when you drink.

Self-care is another crucial element during the early days of sobriety.

Ensure you don’t feel deprived by pimping up an alcohol-free drink of your choice, with a beautiful glass, crushed ice and berries “I’d also suggest people keep a gratitude list and write down all the little changes and things you’re grateful for. If it’s tough in the early days just push through and if you need to go to bed at 7pm, who cares? Over time you

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Janey encourages her clients to see this period as recovery time, to eat really well, read ‘quit lit’ to motivate you and connect to others so you can share your journey. “One of the biggest things is connection. You have to get connected with other people because you’ll find all the issues that come up for you, have come up for others. So, in the early weeks when I was getting leg cramps, someone could have suggested I try a magnesium bath.”

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While life has improved in every way for Janey, she has two major bugbears. One is sober shaming.

“Drinking is so ingrained in our culture that you’re often considered ‘odd’ if you don’t drink. I would love to live in a world where it’s as normal not to drink as it is to drink. It would be great if it was just like being a vegetarian. Having

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will become so much more resilient.”

And when it comes to those occasions which are synonymous with alcohol, like special occasions, meeting up with friends or just sharing a bottle with a partner, Janey’s advice is to, “Keep the ritual. Change the ingredients.” Ensure you don’t feel deprived by pimping up an alcoholfree drink of your choice, with a beautiful glass, crushed ice and berries.

“Becoming sober would have been much harder ten years ago,” Janey admitted. “But today you no longer have to sit there with your sad little

said that, I think things are changing among the younger generation and they are drinking less.”

The second issue involves the issue of grey drinkers. Like most people, Janey was not alcohol dependent but had broached the subject of her drinking on various occasions during visits to her GP. “Whenever I felt confident enough with my GP, I might say at the end that I was a bit concerned I might be drinking too much. GPs should realise that it takes a lot for someone to say that and alarm bells should ring.” Yet in her experience, after a brief discussion about consumption levels, most GPs will class the amount as normal and recommend trying an alcohol-free day or limiting your intake in some way.

“People in this situation need help, not a doctor’s permission to carry on.”

If Janey has awakened your sober curiosity and inspired you to ditch the booze, do check out The Sober Club and her podcast Alcohol-Free Life.

Janey also has a new book out, Happy Healthy Sober on February 11th. As Janey pointed out, “Every day gets better. Literally everything improves over time – your physical, mental and emotional health.” l www.thesoberclub.com

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You are what you eat? but unfortunately relatively common eye diseases, this is especially important if eye disease runs in your family.

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A balanced and healthy diet is important for so many aspects of your general health and your eyes are no different. A diet rich in greens and vegetables should provide the necessary vitamins and anti-oxidants you require. Oily fish and some nuts and seeds such as walnuts and flaxseed are a good source of omega 3 and this is important for eye health and could also help with dry eye.

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WELLBEING

NEW YEAR The start of any new year is a chance to reassess our health and look to where we might improve. This year it is more important than ever, as 2021 dawns amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Lisa de Silva explores how we can help ourselves.

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ver the past year we’ve explored various aspects of wellbeing to help bring greater balance and satisfaction to our daily lives. Building on this, over the coming months we will

feature a series of health-related articles designed to help you optimise your physical, psychological and lifestyle habits.

Here we introduce the key elements which will help to keep you fit, relaxed and positive during 2021.

PHYSICAL HEALTH General Activity While many of us may commit to a formal exercise programme, simply raising our level of daily activity is a great way to improve physical health.

Adding more walking, cycling or gardening can all boost fitness. But if the weather is too wintry, doing some housework, enjoying a kitchen disco or taking an online class can also keep our hearts pumping and our spirits lifted.

Strength & Bones In the same way our muscles strengthen with exercise, so do our bones. As bone density decreases with age, the risk of osteoporosis increases and the best way to counteract this is with regular exercise. Try weight-bearing and resistance exercises which encourage you to work against gravity. These include lifting weights, resistance bands, stair climbing and power walking.

Balance & Posture Poor posture can be a cause of lower back pain, neck and shoulder tension, poor digestion and even headaches.

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Good posture will improve these ailments along with your core balance and stability, important to help avoid the risk of sprains and falls. While both yoga and Pilates are excellent ways to increase balance and improve posture, some simple balance exercises, such as standing on one leg will also do the trick.

PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH Sleep Essential to our survival, sleep benefits our functionality and performance.

When we sleep our bodies have a chance to repair and relax. This applies to both physical and psychological recovery, giving our bodies a chance to restore and our minds a break from constant chatter. One of the main pillars of health, a good sleep routine is an essential element of our wellbeing.

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Mindfulness Anxieties and worries are often fuelled by thinking about the past or projecting into the future. Mindfulness is about bringing yourself back into the present moment to bring a sense of calm. It simply requires you to fully engage

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Meditation Meditation is akin to mindfulness in that it involves focusing the mind on a particular thought, activity or object to bring calm and relaxation. All sorts of activities like walking, losing yourself in music, crafting or cycling can be meditative, but perhaps the easiest way to meditate is to simply focus on your

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Relaxation Being able to switch off negative thought patterns is important to reduce stress and increase our quality of life. There are many ways to do this, including sociable activities with friends or hobbies you enjoy alone. You can also benefit by getting involved in community clubs and projects. The main thing is to find things which help you to switch off and relax.

LIFESTYLE HABITS Nutrition Good nutrition is based on plenty of fruit, vegetables, high quality carbohydrate and protein. Similarly, cooking from scratch, avoiding an excess of caffeine and sugar in our diets will also help us to maintain our health and a suitable weight.

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Alcohol Consumption While many of us enjoy celebrating with alcohol from time to time, when we drink to excess it can lead to heart disease, cancer, infertility, cirrhosis of the liver and damaging mental health issues. We can minimise the risk by limiting alcohol to less than 14 units a week, which is 6 pints of beer or around one and a half bottles of wine.

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Work/Life Balance Working long hours under relentless pressure will result in burnout and reduce your ability to be productive.

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SITTING ROOM Sarah used subtle furniture and accessories in shades of her favourite grey to balance the effect of the original bricks in the sitting room’s enormous inglenook 34 SUSSEX LIVING | January 2021

Many Shades of Grey Time, patience and a willingness to adapt allowed Sarah Dinwiddy to create a home packed with clever ideas and beautiful things

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THE HOUSE Unusual knapped flint panels and a classic Sussex coursed cobblestone wall pile on the character at Sarah’s house.

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arah Dinwiddy has come to believe that, like a woman of a certain age, a house seems to know what suits it best. Her West Sussex town house was built in the Napoleonic era and she had impressive plans, including a bright feature wall in one room. However: “I tried it and the house just didn’t seem to like it; the colours were all wrong and things I thought would work just looked awkward,” she says.

Today the property is at ease with itself, a stylish blend of vintage, antique and bargain finds, where rooms flow seamlessly, linked by Sarah’s ability to curate beautiful objects, her love of fresh flowers and her abiding affection for the colour grey.

However, when she and husband Mark, arrived things were very different. “The previous homeowners lived abroad and they had rented it out to these young guys who had turned it into a real party house; they had even ridden their motorbikes around the ground floor,” she extols.

Sarah and Mark looked beyond the motorbikes and the dated 1980s décor to the property’s many fine qualities. Sarah explains, “It had four bedrooms, with large, square rooms over three floors and amazing period features including a wonderful inglenook fireplace.”

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I tried it and the house just didn’t seem to like it; the colours were wrong

Crucially it also had a kitchen large enough to accommodate a sofa and a garden with a big tree, in which they could build a treehouse for Conrad, their youngest child. They had already decided that these two attributes were essential in any new home. “We were living in a cottage with Conrad and our two older sons were coming and going and, at times, it felt as if we were bursting at the seams,” remembers

HALL Parquet laid during the house’s major 1920’s refurb creates a warm atmosphere in the hallway

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TABLETOP Sarah uses flowers to create seasonal displays

Sarah. “Even though we viewed this house in the dark and couldn’t even get into one of the bedrooms as it was locked because it contained the owner’s possessions – we made an offer and it was accepted.”

The couple set to work, moving the kitchen from what is now the dining area and knocking through into the old playroom which had been built with a vaulted ceiling to accommodate a pantry that had been added during a major upgrade the property had gone through during the 1920s.

Because of the Grade II listing they had to gain consent for many of their plans, including the removal of a set of cupboards so they could create an en-suite for their bedroom.

Sarah took time to research the history of the house, learning that the distinctive flint outer walls may have

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Sarah realised the house would respond better to much more subtle shades and traditional palettes

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CONSERVATORY The floor of the conservatory, overlooking the garden, is made from Indian reclaimed wood

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BEDROOM A classic armoire provides stylish storage in Sarah and Mark’s bedroom

Today the property is at ease with itself, a stylish blend of vintage, antique and bargain finds

been knapped by prisoners from the Napoleonic wars.

“Apparently it’s the same as the work on the stables at Goodwood House and there’s talk that they may somehow be linked,” she says.

What they did learn was that the reason the property is surrounded by 1920s and 1930s housing is because a previous homeowner had sold off the orchard to pay for renovations, including the addition of the pantry.

Sarah is happy to admit she and Mark “ just went round and round, upgrading bits as we went along”, but she began to realise her original choices looked wrong.

“Because of the enormous inglenook in the sitting room, everyone said I should go for a really large sofa to balance it so I bought one made from leather and fabric which immediately looked out of place,” she remembers.

When her brother discovered he couldn’t fit his two new Chesterfield sofas into his home a few years later, Sarah was delighted to take them from him, in a move which transformed the ambience of her sitting room.

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Another welcome improvement was the erection of a false wall to create an entrance area and make the house warmer. “With a listed house you can put things in if they can be removed so we bought this beautifully-shaped door and Mark got a carpenter to build a slightly wonky wall around it, which looks as if it’s been there forever,” she says.

After her initial experiments with colour failed, Sarah realised the house would respond better to much more subtle shades and traditional palettes.

It was a light-bulb moment. “Everything seemed to look good against more historical colours and so I started looking out for older, more relaxed pieces that work so well in this house,” she says. At first, she bought for her own home but as friends began asking her to hunt down furniture and accessories for them, she realised there was a demand and started up her own company. This prompted yet another change in her life – the building of a conservatory on the side of the dining area from where she held quarterly sales of the pieces she had sourced.

These days she no longer runs the business but enjoys working in a lovely lifestyle shop - Rosie Rose in Chichester. She also contents herself with enjoying her home and filling it with beautiful flower arrangements which is her final style trick for making a home inviting and charming. “Fresh flowers work especially well,” she says. “I love them because they bring the whole place alive.” l Text: Faith Erkersall Photos: GAP Interiors/Colin Poole

BEDROOM The checked window blind picks up the colour of the blackboard in Conrad’s bedroom

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January doesn’t have to be gloomy after the Christmas decorations come down, it can be the ideal time to revamp the home as Adele Trathan explains

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hen the last bauble is packed away into the attic, I often marvel at how uncluttered and spacious everything looks and feel inspired to give the room a bit of a makeover. It’s surprising that something simple like moving the sofa and television to alternative positions can create a different perspective and change the mood of the room. Plus, it’s fun to experiment with the layout.

A fresh coat of paint will always breathe new life into any room. Current trends are for natural and neutral tones that create a peaceful and welcoming environment. Think of clotted cream and buttermilk for a lighter, brighter look, or aim for earthy shades such as sage green, taupe and grey to cocoon yourself in warmth. Add a stylish pop of colour with soft furnishings and accessories which can be changed seasonally to create a different ambience.

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Textures are a rustic wooden bowl great way to make a with nuts or fruit for space feel inviting and a healthy snack and comforting. Throws indulge yourself. and cushions come The long winter in so many different nights and colder textiles from chunky weather mean we spend knits to fluffy faux fur. more time than ever Make an enticing place indoors. Create a cosy to snuggle down and and tempting ambience Make an enticing place by using candles and read a book by piling throws and cushions tealights, arrange a to snuggle down and of different textures in small group to deliver a complementing shades. read a book golden glow and warm Use nature to inspire atmosphere. and bring the outdoors in. Simple Now all you need to do is settle down displays of pinecones, dried flowers, – you have the perfect place to put your twigs or teasels can be really effective – feet up and take it easy. l keep it minimal for maximum impact.

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Its purpose is to remove airborne pollutants from buildings.

In centuries past, timber framed single room buildings of any reasonable size were known as hall houses.

Residents, would eat, sleep, and socialise in one room. At the centre would be a hearth, an open log fire that was the solitary source of heating and the only place to cook. These buildings had a simple hole in the ceiling to enable smoke to exit.

Timber framed wattle and daub smoke hoods were an improvement but were not particularly efficient and rooms could become smoky. Ridding the room of smoke while keeping the heat inside led to the development of the chimney.

The Romans had shown innovation by embedding exhaust tubes into walls of their buildings, though it wasn’t until the 12th century before a similar structure was first introduced into domestic homes.

Parge was a mix of sand, lime, animal hair and cow manure Early chimneys were simple affairs, timber-framed and covered with plaster or mud and by the 17th century they were commonplace. Wood gave way to stone and brick; by the end of the 19th century brick manufacturing was mechanised.

Building construction also progressed. Timber framed single room dwellings evolved into multiroomed brick structures, with a fireplace in almost every room. But, it took more than a hollow brick tower to make the smoke go away. For that an efficient flue was needed.

The flue is the internal space within a chimney, linking the fireplace to the chimney pot. Its purpose is to draw or convey smoke and noxious gases out through the top of the building. The internal volume of a flue needs to be relative to the volume of the fireplace.

It was those wonderfully inventive Victorians who finally mastered the flue. Standard houses of the era had a fireplace of 18” (45cm) by 22” (56cm) with the flue containing an internal volume of 8” x 8” (20cm x 20cm). In percentage terms, 15% proved to be the most suitable ratio; this created the stack effect, which is upward airflow, consistently drawing pollutants and unwanted air upwards.

Traditionally, flues were lined with a material called parge to protect the brickwork and prevent gases escaping.

Parge was a mix of sand, lime, animal hair and cow manure, all applied as a render. Parging stopped in 1965 when building regulations changed.

Initially clay replaced parge, but as building regulations became stricter, concrete and metal flues took over. For all new homes with a chimney, a flue lining is compulsory. In older homes flues linings can be retro fitted.

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A myriad of chimney pots emitting lines of rising smoke A series of flues within the same tower is a chimney stack. The divider between flues in a chimney stack is called a withe and could be as thin as half a brick.

Modest homes had pairs of chimney stacks that merged within the roof space. Grand homes like ‘Chequers’ had several chimney stacks. Atop the stack, atop each flue, was a chimney pot.

Chimney pots were developed to increase the height of the flue in a simple way without raising the roof height. Pots positively affected airflow and updraft from the fireplace. Not satisfied with mastering the flue, the Victorians also created the most beautiful ornate chimney pots to adorn

their buildings. Chimney pots today are fairly routine functional tapered cylinders, but for the Victorians they could be round, square, many-sided or even sculpted; plain, decorated, or indulgent, they were statements for some well heeled folk.

For many, the chimney pot wasn’t quite the summit as there was a need to go a whisker higher. To people of a certain age, mention the word cowl and they think X-Factor and a man with unusually high-waisted trousers.

For those in the know, the cowl on a chimney pot is a device that increases updraft, reduces downdraft, acts as a rain guard, and prevents birds nesting inside the chimney pot.

Cowls are made of metal, clay, or both. Some spin, some are static, some are conical, some are half-pipes, some H-shaped, some even resemble a jousters helmet. Meshed cowls prevent birds entering the chimney and also function as spark arrestors, preventing burning debris entering the open skies.

Cowls on oast houses were large and rotated with the breeze as the kiln beneath dried hops.

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Boys usually started at six years of age, suffering hideous conditions, sweeping the soot as they climbed unaided, up and down inside the flue.

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“We lived in the bungalow for two years, but it really was falling down, and when our second son Joe was born we bought a mobile home for the garden, where we stayed during the two-year build,” explains Adam. “Not only did we need to gain planning permission for our design but a bat survey had to be organised before we were able to demolish the old property.” The discovery of two bats hastened the start of the project, as the tile hanging on the cottage needed to be carefully stripped away prior to the roosting period. Two new bat boxes were integrated into the replacement house.

“Our neighbours were really supportive of the plans and the design of the main property was passed by the planners without comment, but our detached garage drew far more attention, which meant tweaking the pitch of the roof,” says Annelise. The construction is all timber, with preweathered zinc cladding to the roof and the single-storey utility room. A large shed in the garden served as Adam’s workshop during the build, where he

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Adam employed a carpenter to help with the workload during the first three months of the project. The timber frame walls were erected in a matter of days and then clad in vertical planks of hard-wearing Siberian larch, which have been left untreated. Sliding doors were made to order as was the striking oak front door. The flooring is also oak and walnut was used for the kitchen worktops, the offcuts of which were used to clad the staircase. “Our budget was tight but we wanted some key features so there’s a red wall of storage in the kitchen and a curved suede-clad wall in the hallway, which is covered in children’s handprints,” says Annelise.

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Unlike their summer cousins, autumn varieties produce fruit on canes that have grown the same year, so their pruning and training requirements are super-easy. In February and March, simply cut all of the previous year’s growth down to ground level and tie in the newly emerging canes as required.

Some raspberry varieties have the common decency to be thornless Raspberries don’t have to be cultivated in rows. If space is limited, hammer a post into the ground and position three plants around it. Allow half-a-dozen canes per plant to develop, tying them loosely to the post as they grow. Cut away surplus shoots at ground level. Some varieties, (notably autumn fruiters) have a bushier habit and require minimal support, making them ideal for this growing method.

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footpaths, old boundaries or sightlines for ploughmen. A group of hollies is called a ‘hollin’ and appears in place names such as Hollingbourne in Kent.

The name holly comes from an old English word meaning prickly and has nothing to do with ‘holy’.

Christians associate holly with their religion; the spines on the leaves representing the crown of thorns and the berries the drops of blood shed at the crucifixion.

According to Churchwardens’ records, holly and ivy were used to decorate churches from the 15th century. The association

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was strengthened in the early 19th century when German members of George III’s household brought Christmas trees indoors. In 1841 the press reported Queen Victoria had a Christmas tree and brightened the scene with glossy leaved, red berried holly. Thus, a tradition was born, although it was initially seldom seen outside wealthier families.

Holly wood is very hard and white; these two properties finding favour with furniture makers or in marquetry as with Tunbridge Ware. It accepts dyes readily and with black dye can be used as a substitute for Holly Blue

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There’s a lot more to holly than spiky green leaves and a few red berries, so it’s over to Peter Erridge to explain all things historical and all things prickly

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ossils indicate ancestors of holly existed around 50 million years ago.

The Druids considered holly to be a sacred plant with a strong place in their belief system; as a symbol of fertility, eternal life, and protection against lightning strikes. The wood of holly was said to repel evil spirits when used as doorsteps. Druids also hung holly indoors to assure them that spring would come.

For Druids, cutting down a holly tree was thought to bring bad luck. Reputedly during the Tudor and Stuart periods holly hedges in Sussex were left uncut to deter witches from running 78 SUSSEX LIVING | January 2021

along the tops. Hollies were more numerous in Britain prior to the Enclosure Acts of the mid-18th century, which led to removal of many hedges. Holly is still found in hedgerows, usually grown Yellow from seeds berry dropped by birds; and is left as markers of

Ilex Aquifolium Aureo marginata

ebony. There is a report of 150,000 hollies being felled in Staffordshire in 1802 to make bobbins for the Lancashire cotton mills.

The holly genus is widespread in temperate and sub-tropical regions of the world, but large holly woods thrive mainly in Britain. There are over 450 Silver Margin

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species of holly, including trees, shrubs and climbers.

They occur in temperate and tropical climates and grow in most soils except wet and poorly drained, preferring acid soils. Hollies are hardy and adapted to the shade of woodlands, creating an understory. Along the west coast of North America they

have spread into the native forests and are regarded as an invasive species. Their thick leaf surface helps reduce water loss when the ground is frozen.

Being rich in nutrients holly is often grazed by animals and until the early 18th century farmers used it as a feed. Above grazing height leaves tend to be smooth. The larger shrubs and trees with dense foliage provide shelter from harsh weather for cattle and birds. Few diseases or pests affect hollies although the caterpillars of Holly Blue butterflies feed on the leaves.

Folklore relates a heavy crop of berries to a forthcoming hard winter, when in fact the density of berries depends on the number of pollinating insects at flowering time.

Readers should know of Ilex aquifolium, the English holly, with dark green spiny leaves. However, there are many cultivars some with a variable number of spines, or no spines, and some with

Ilex Aquifolium Ferox Hedgehog

Although most berries are red, they can also be yellow, white, or black yellow or silver leaf colouring.

Most hollies are either male or female with only the latter bearing berries. A word of caution – some varieties have

can lead to stomach upsets.

For birds, they’re more palatable after being frosted when the berries soften and have a milder taste.

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misleading names such as Golden Queen, Golden Edge which is actually Hedgehog a male holly!

Although most berries are red, they can also be yellow, white, or black.

They contain poisonous substances affecting people and animals. With children, Ilex Aquifolium J van Tol eating as few as two berries can be slow taking from 6 to 16 months.

Things have gone full circle since the Druids and these days it’s considered unlucky to bring holly indoors before Christmas Eve, but good luck should ensue if this holly is burnt in the garden after Christmas. l

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et to enter it’s 42nd year this month, the RSPB’s biggest campaign, the Big Garden Birdwatch, runs from the 29th to 31st of January and combines over 40 years of records to monitor vital bird trends. People across Sussex are set to get involved, spending just an hour of their time recording the birds and other wildlife found in their gardens, balconies or nearby green spaces, and submitting their results to the wildlife charity.

This last year, we’ve seen how important the natural world is to our mental health and wellbeing. There has been a surge in interest in the nature on our doorsteps and many people have come to rely on garden birds to bring joy and comfort in these unsettling times. That’s why the RSPB is hoping to see more people than ever take part, after over 16,700 Sussex residents took part last year.

Both across the country and here in Sussex, house sparrows topped the rankings in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch results last year, despite wider national decline. Meanwhile, starlings and blue tits joined house

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sparrows to form the top three most sighted birds in Sussex.

A common garden bird thanks to the provision of winter food and nest boxes, blue tits are on the rise across the country, with an 8% increase in the population since 1979. Other birds featuring in the area’s ‘top ten’ were chaffinches, dunnocks and long tailed tits.

Seeing a positive change across Sussex gardens, long tailed tits were found in 14% more gardens in 2020

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compared to previous years. These charming birds, with distinctive pink grey and white feathers and long tail, are usually found in large flocks of up to 20 birds and often make use of garden feeders throughout the winter – so be sure to look out for them this year.

Allowing the RSPB to monitor similar bird trends across the country, the data collected during the Big Garden Birdwatch will create a ‘snapshot’ of bird numbers across the UK and how they have faired since the project began over 40 years ago.

A great opportunity to connect with nature and help with the RSPB’s work no matter how much you know about garden birds already, the RSPB will provide a free Big Garden Birdwatch guide, which includes a bird identification chart, top tips for your birdwatch, RSPB shop voucher, plus advice on how to help you attract wildlife to your garden, for those who text BIRD to 70030 or register at www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch l

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This last year, we’ve seen how important the natural world is to our mental health and wellbeing

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During winter, birds are more likely to come into our gardens to seek sanctuary and food in order to survive. With the Big Garden Birdwatch around the corner, now is one of the best times of the year to attract your local birds with the help of feeders.

Providing food like fat balls and crushed peanuts can help birds to build up vital fat reserves and boost energy, while meal worms are great for insect eaters such as robins and starlings. Seed mixes also provide for many birds with their vast array of calorie-rich contents, or you could pick out a few favourites such as sunflower and nyjer seeds which contain beneficial oils and proteins.

Feeding birds doesn’t have to

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Mild grated cheese, soft fruits, cooked rice and pasta, porridge oats and unsalted bacon are all suitable for birds to enjoy for example.

At this time of year, a supply of water is also essential, and if the weather turns cold, birds can become more dependent on water provided in gardens. Making sure your water source remains clean and un-frozen is important in allowing birds to bathe and preen themselves too.

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alk to the far northwestern corner of Luxford Fields car park, beyond two bollards into Belmont Street, then past Holy Cross Church along Church Walk, to the junction with Church Street.

Turn left, then almost immediately right, into Pudding Cake Lane. “I’ve never been up here,” exclaimed Adele.

The lane quickly condenses into a footpath bordered by a metal handrail, leading downhill to the junction with Manor Way. Follow the path opposite to the junction with The Drive. Cross over and continue uphill. Ignore the path on the right, ignore the path on the left, and continue between the fence panels, before turning sharp right and walking to a pair of wooden barriers.

Beyond these, pass the sandstone

outcrops and climb the 17 steps into Downland Copse.

After 50m take the footpath on the left by the lamppost, which leads to Snatts Road. Turn right and walk along the pavement for 250m, before turning left by the green footpath sign.

Walk downhill between the fencing of Paygate Wood on the right and the barbed wire of Budlett’s Wood on the left. Continue to the junction with the gravel drive at Buddlett’s Common.

Cross over and follow the green line slithering between the crumpled brown ferns. Follow the path into the woods and across the boardwalk, then to a bridge and stile. Aim across the paddock towards the telegraph poles and stile.

After the wooded peacefulness, the A22 feels more like the M25. Cross with care to the stile opposite, then across the field to the track. Bear right, diagonally and downhill, past the fingerpost to the bridge. Once across Shortbridge Stream, amble uphill to the kissing gate. Veer slightly left and advance uphill, before angling right by the two majestic Scots Pines.

Beyond the gorse clump is the southern corner of Maresfield Recreation Ground. Aim diagonally across the rec towards the High Street in the far corner. Turn left at the road and follow the pavement around the bend, past St. Bartholomew’s Church to the roundabout.

Turn right; beyond the wooden barriers the route heads steeply downhill, to emerge at Underhill. Follow the road through the S-bend past Underhill Lake, then over the green tinted bridge and past the red post box. At the junction, continue along Millwood Lane, over the A22 and past the houses, to the junction with Court Lane, A272 and monkey puzzle trees.

Bear left and walk to the bench by the crossroads at Coopers Green. Cross to the right then 50m later cross again, towards the white gate.

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turn right and once through four gates, walk diagonally across the paddock to the bridge, then left, across the meadow and another stile to Hempstead Lane.

Turn right and cross the River Uck

by Hempstead Mill. Follow the road up the slope and around to the left, before taking the footpath by the bollard on the left, where the road arcs right. Across Brown’s Lane, continue past the old metal barrier at either end of the disused road.

Turn left at the playground and walk downhill through Hempstead Fields, then turn right and head into Hempstead Meadows Local Nature Reserve. The path snakes along the flood plain

Beyond the white gate, “it must be follow the drive through blissful here in It must be blissful summer!” Turn Views Wood and past two small stone posts. 200m right and wander here in summer! beyond a pair of old ivy over the bridge, then clad white gateposts, across the second bridge, take the footpath on the right at 45° over the River Uck. Turn right, and and ramble between the lines of stock aim diagonally for a third bridge, proof fence and saplings. Turn right at 100m away. the junction and continue for another Walk in the same general direction 100m between bigger saplings to the between the curiously lumpy hillocks, finger post marked Wealdway. uphill to a tall kissing gate. Past the Veer left, over a brow and downhill next gate, aim uphill towards the for almost 100m to another Wealdway telephone mast, following the path sign. Turn sharp left passing the tall around to the right. kissing gate and first pond on the right.

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From here it’s a short trot uphill back to the car park. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself, that was really enjoyable, really interesting,” noted Adele as we went in search of refreshments to round off a lovely afternoon. l Robert has tested the route personally, making sure it is suitable for walking. However, even he cannot guarantee the effects of the weather, or roadworks, or any other factors outside of his control. If you would like to send your feedback about a local walk, please email editorial@sussexliving.com

Distance: 6¾ miles Walk Time: 2¾-3 hours Footwear: Walking boots or wellingtons are recommended, it’s muddy in places Stiles: 4 Elevation Gain: 115m (380 feet) Calorie Burn: Approximately 625kcal

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What better way to celebrate Burns Night on Monday 25th January than serving this tasty twist on the traditional Scottish supper kitchen paper. Chop finely and add to the potato/ swede/haggis mixture, mix well and form into 8-12 cakes.

golden and crisp on both sides (do this in batches).

Keep them warm in a low oven until they are all cooked.

Put the flour on a plate Heat the rest of the oil 6 then coat each cake and 7 and fry the rest of the fry in a little hot oil until haggis until it's hot and just

When poaching eggs for a crowd cook them one at a time in water that starts off simmering.

Add a splash of vinegar and salt and swir to create a whirlpool effect and then l the water crack the egg into the centre. Turn down the hea t and poach for 2-2 ½ minutes. Lift into cold wat er with a spoon. When ready to eat pop them slotted all into a large pot of fresh hot water for abo ut 45 seconds to heat through.

starting to crisp up. Serve scattered over the cakes along with the crispy kale.

Top Tip: Make the cakes in advance, wrap in tin foil and heat up in a moderate oven.

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May we take this opportunity to thank our customers for their generosity, enabling us to continue donating fruit hampers to the care homes in and surrounding Haywards Heath, as well as the many drops to the Princess Royal Hospital throughout the first lockdown.

The teams of Marks & Spencer, Tesco Express, Orchards Pharmacy, Holland & Barrett and Superdrug have been hero’s to the community and kept the centre open throughout.

Quality Fruits have been inspirational this year, or as the Town Mayor, Alastair McPherson and his wife called them,

We’ve missed the smiles our events bring and we’ve certainly missed the outstanding performers, from Dance with Emily and the Carey School of Irish Dancing, to the school choirs. We are extremely fortunate to have these opportunities to bring the community together and showcase the incredible talent here in Sussex. We hope to bring the entertainment back as soon as it’s safe to do so.

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ENTERTAINMENT

KEEP FIT WITH THE KIDS It’s not easy to juggle fitness and childcare – but according to Hanna Prince, by combining the two you can keep everyone happy.

Most kids are happy to pootle around on their bikes for unlimited time periods. The only challenge you might have is keeping up. There are plenty of brilliant places to run and cycle around Sussex, including the seafront between Saltdean and Brighton Marina, Cuckmere Haven, the Forest Way, the Worth Way, the Downs Link and the Cuckoo Trail.

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t’s tempting to spend winter glued to the couch, but getting active can ease winter blues, boost vitamin D levels and improve the whole family’s health.

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GO RUN-CYCLING It’s unlikely you’ll convince your tabletobsessed seven-year-old to go for a run – but what about heading out for a fun cycle while you jog alongside them?

Turn a fitness-boost hike into something more imaginative by taking on the roles of different characters from a story

START A SPORT TOGETHER Picking up a new sport is a great way of getting fit and having fun while you do it. Don’t let winter weather put you off – even outdoor sports such as tennis, basketball, netball, rugby and football can be enjoyed all year round.

If your kids are fans of scooting, skating or cycling, there are some excellent free skate parks and pump tracks

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Most kids can be convinced to get off the couch if it involved beating Mum or Dad’s step count!

around Sussex. Newhaven, Horsham, Crawley, Eastbourne and Burgess Hill all have top-class facilities for wheelbased sports that are open to all ages.

Feeling adventurous? Try climbing or bouldering, either at an indoor facility or at one of the Southern Sandstone climbing areas at Groombridge, Eridge or East Grinstead.

WORK FITNESS INTO YOUR ROUTINE If your kids have a regular time for homework each day, why not begin with a short fitness routine? Spending ten minutes together skipping, hula hooping or just dancing to crazy music will put them in the right frame of mind for some school work (and it makes for

great-quality family time too). Familyfriendly fitness videos are also a great way to get everyone moving.

SWAP WALKING FOR QUESTING Walks are boring (at least in the minds of most kids). Quests, on the other hand, are amazingly fun. Turn a fitness-boost hike into something more imaginative by taking on the roles of different characters from a story. Maybe you’re Frodo, Sam and Gandalf en route to Mount Doom. Perhaps you’re Anna and Kristoff searching for Elsa’s ice palace.

Or Robin and Little John escaping from the Sheriff of Nottingham. Imagination games work a treat when it comes to keeping up motivation – particularly for younger kids. If they’re a little older, a ‘treasure hunting’ activity such as geocaching or orienteering can add extra interest to a walk.

COMPETE WITH WEARABLES Using wearable technology to set challenges and track progress is proven to help adults shape up – and now there are plenty of wearable options out there for children as well. Some allow you to hold competitions with other members of the family. Most kids can be convinced to get off the couch if it involved beating Mum or Dad’s step count! l

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Putting the Pieces Back Together When a child loses a family member they were dependent on, it can be a harrowing experience. Yet, a charity that offers grief support to youngsters does exist, as Ruth Lawrence discovered when she visited Jigsaw (South East) in East Grinstead.

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osing a family member through accident, illness, suicide, or murder is an unimaginably awful experience but doubly challenging to a child or young person who depended upon that person for love and support.

The sad reality is that in the UK one child in 29, will be bereaved of a parent by the time they are 16.

Jigsaw (South East) is a child bereavement charity which offers grief support to young people and their families, and those preparing for the loss of a loved one. Bereavement can bewilder children which is why they need to talk and be given an explanation of what is happening in an age appropriate, honest way, while having their questions answered thoughtfully.

Hannah Romaine and Molly Humphreys were nine and eight years old, respectively, when they lost their fathers to cancer. Both attended separate Jigsaw (South East) Grief Support groups. Now, aged 20 and 19 they say the help they received was ‘invaluable,’ they felt less isolated and met other children in the same

situation who understood what they were going through.

The girls met at college and have become close friends, bonded by their shared experience of childhood bereavement. They decided to get in touch with the charity again, to ‘give something back as a thank you, for the support they had received at a

The help they received was ‘invaluable’

desperately difficult time in their young lives.

As the charity supports young people, it has been crucial to find people of a similar age to speak out about the experience and process of facing the bereavement of a family member and this is where ‘Young Ambassadors’ are enormously helpful.

For the past two years, Hannah and Molly have been ‘Young Ambassadors’ for Jigsaw, attending events and sharing their stories and experiences.

They have also met and spoken with younger bereaved children at family group sessions. Hannah said: “We hand out teddy bears, and it’s great to see the friendships the children have made.”

In 2019, the girls helped to launch BBC Children in Need in Sussex, and both of them spoke about how volunteering has helped build their confidence. Last December Molly January 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 101

Kathy said her sister was “her heroine, utterly selfless and devoted to family”

officially represented Jigsaw in an online streamed memorial service.

Molly and Hannah have embraced their ambassadorial roles and the responsibility of spreading the word about the invaluable services the charity offers. They are shining examples of how the right support at the right time can help a devastated young life. Both young women will be starting university this Autumn.

KATHY’S STORY Kathy Binning grew up with her twin sister Ceri always alongside her; photos show them playing, two happy little girls, with wide grins having

fun with the unique and extra special companionship only a twin can provide.

Decades later, a week after Ceri had given birth to her second son, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Kathy, who had just become pregnant after years of trying, supported her sister through chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. Twice Ceri was given the all-clear. But when her cancer returned for the third time it had spread and, realising she would need support put in place for her young sons and husband Gary, Ceri contacted Jigsaw.

The family was able to enjoy several Jigsaw activity days out, meeting other families in the same situation. Five

years after her initial diagnosis Ceri, aged just 40, died in June 2020. Since her death, the charity has continued to support Gary and the boys.

Ceri campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer. After her death, Kathy set up an In Memory page to honour her and raised over £3,000 for Jigsaw (South East). Kathy said her sister was, “her heroine, utterly selfless and devoted to family.” She plans to continue fundraising for the charity to help others, in celebration of the bravery and courage of her beloved twin. l To find out how you can donate, support, volunteer for, or learn more about Jigsaw’s work, visit www.jigsawsoutheast.org.uk

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Here for you There’s been smiles, laughter and tears during these challenging times, but through it all we’ve been there for our residents and their families, relentlessly. The safety and wellbeing of our residents and team has always been our priority, so we’ll keep providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and continue testing.

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Mais House is one of six care homes across the country dedicated to care for our veterans and operated by The Royal British Legion, providing a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, delivering 24-hour care from a team of nurses and care assistants. We also offer respite care.

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CARE

In need of Respite In these difficult times, the role of a carer is more challenging than ever and the need for respite is so important. Adele Trathan explores some of the options available.

A break can be beneficial for both the carer and the loved one that is being cared for

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arers need to take time for themselves, for their own health and wellbeing. The opportunity to renew energy levels and restore a sense of balance is vital for carers who can often feel isolated and stressed.

Respite care comes in many different forms but basically it provides short-term relief from primary caregiving duties. Respite care options range from a trained volunteer sitting with the person being looked after for a few hours, to a short stay in a care home. In normal circumstances without Covid-19, there may be the opportunity to visit a day care centre or attend organised social events.

A break can be beneficial for both the carer and the loved one that is being cared for. Sometimes that hour or two can make an enormous difference, a trip to the shops, coffee with a friend can help provide relief from the daily duties and bring back a sense of self.

Those being cared for can also benefit from new interactions with different people and a change of environment.

If a longer break is needed some care homes offer short-term respite care.

Depending on individual circumstances respite care can be self-funded or some local charities offer help through trained volunteers. It is also worth contacting your local council who can provide a needs assessment and carer’s assessment to find out if you qualify for council-funded respite care. l Further information is available on the following websites: www.carerssupport.org.uk, www.careruk.org, www.cftc.org.uk www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

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CARE

Could you change a child’s life?

Since the Covid-19 pandemic more people are finding out about becoming a foster carer as Jackie Hoare of West Sussex County Council reports

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ince the start of lockdown new enquiries regarding fostering in West Sussex are up 18% compared with the same period last year. Between mid-March and the end of November there were 283 calls or online enquiries to West Sussex County Council’s fostering service.

Even in these challenging times 18 new fostering households have been approved since the start of the pandemic and are now successfully fostering a child or children with West Sussex County Council. A further 24 assessments are also currently underway as a result of enquiries made during Covid-19.

While enquiries have gone up, sadly the number of children who have come into care has risen by more than 100, taking the total to just over 900. Clare Spencer, Service Lead for Fostering at West Sussex County Council, said, “It is really positive that more people are finding out about fostering, however the reality is that the pandemic has seen a big rise in the number of children coming into our care than we would normally see - so the need for people to foster has never been higher.

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continue to cause extra pressures on families.”

The rise in fostering enquiries is likely to be for a variety of reasons and the global pandemic has demonstrated great examples of people helping others in their community. People are reassessing their situations and seeking something more rewarding, especially those who have been considering fostering for some time. Some are looking for alternative careers, through

People are reassessing their situations and seeking something more rewarding

choice or necessity, and realising fostering can be a great option where you can stay at home, it can also fit around family life and work and make a real difference to a child’s life.

Mark and Scott began fostering twins just before the first lockdown began. Scott said: “We’re really loving it so far and although it’s a total lifestyle change for us both, it has been brilliant.” Mark added, “We foster with West Sussex County Council because we know that we’re part of a big network of other foster carers and there’s professional help if you ever need it.”

Covid-19 has been challenging for carers and children alike, and the council continues to run virtual support groups for its carer families.

West Sussex County Council’s fostering recruitment team remain busy and virtual assessments have continued throughout, meaning new carers can be approved within six months.

Fostering is a big decision so people can speak to the team who can answer questions and advise whether fostering could be right for you and your family.

If you are interested in fostering a child in West Sussex, you can find out more at: www.westsussex.gov.uk/fostering or call 0330 222 7775.

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LET’S FACE IT – IF THEY MADE 2020 INTO A FEATURE FILM, YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO BUY THE DVD. FLO WHITAKER’S NO PARTY ANIMAL, BUT SHE’S NEVER BEEN KEENER TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR

I grew up in a large, noisy and very political household. Meals were consumed to a soundtrack of seven chattering kids, a squawking parrot, clattering plates and horribly creaking furniture; all accompanied by high decibel ‘debate’ and thunderous table thumping, (which, in hindsight, probably explains the creaking furniture).

Everyone was expected to hold opinions about everything and defend their positions vigorously.

Grandad, pointing furiously at a newspaper headline, would bellow, “Well, what do you think of that - eh?” The feeble reply, “I don’t know - I’m only seven,” wasn’t remotely acceptable.

“Get angry - stay angry” was grandad’s personal motto. He’d spin in his grave if he could see those dispiriting videos of NHS workers wearing homemade scrubs and PPE gear manufactured from bin liners and bedsheets. Whatever your political allegiance, when the Covid-19 history books are written, it’ll be hard to shake off the feeling that we all should have been better served.

Never mind - if you think Great Britain is up effluent creek sans paddle, a glance across the pond at our American cousins suggests things in the UK could actually be worse. It’s like viewing car crash wreckage; we shake our heads in disbelief and gawp, voyeur-style through our fingers, as one of the most controversial presidents in US history grudgingly makes way for the oldest president in US history, and everyone secretly wonders what the hell they’re going to put on the shelves of the Trump Presidential Library.

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PETS

It’s a Dog’s Life January may not be an indoor month for everyone, but for Teddy it’s time to contemplate redecoration and the battle for control of the soft furnishings.

As usual, his barks and yelps are translated into human by Helen Stockton

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She’s always reading he winter is the season about interiors in this for interiors. There are a magazine and in those number of reasons for this specialist interior magazines, but primarily it must be which is a dubious pastime if you ask because we spend so much of it indoors. me. I’ve noticed they often have a And I don’t know what goes on in your well-groomed pooch gracing one of household, but in ours, it’s not so much their equally wellspring cleaning as groomed rooms, winter cleaning.

She’s always reading about but white walls, With the garden Scandi minimalism safely doing its own interiors in this magazine and high polished thing in the frost and in those specialist kitchen floors don’t and the rain and the interior magazines work quite so well snow, the attentions with muddy feet of ‘Her Indoors’ and tumble-weed fur balls blowing are redirected to the inside. She’s trying along the skirting. And to my mind to persuade ‘Him Indoors’ to do a bit tasteful accessorising is not a few scatter of decorating. When they moved into cushions or a throw, unless it’s there our present house fifteen years ago, he for the dog of the household to lounge decorated throughout and now looks on; but a carefully placed rubber toy all pained at the idea that he might be in a strongly contrasting shade, so we expected to do it again. I’m happy to help; a paw-print here, a tactical shaking can find it easily, and a rug with just the right degree of abrasiveness for of muddy droplets there, but she doesn’t scratching my beardage on. seem keen strangely enough.

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Sometimes there is a little bit of conflict over the ornamentation of the living space. ‘Her Indoors’ decided that a tasteful collection of three large wooden balls was just the thing in the living room but as one of them has a rope handle, like an oversized Christmas bauble, I mistook this for a tuggy toy and got into trouble. Not my fault whichever way you look at it. She also has strange notions about not having me on the furniture which is a bit unfair as I was allowed to go wherever I wanted in my previous home. I’ve abandoned the sofa with reasonably good grace, but I still keep trying for their bed regardless of the scolding.

‘Junior Her’ has got a beanbag in her old room, and as there hasn’t been a collective decision about whether this is furniture or not: a grey area or is that ‘sea mist’ or ‘winter silver’, I have taken advantage and claimed it as my own.

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SUDOKU

EQUALISER

A simple process of logic is all that it takes to solve each puzzle in this game. Put the numbers 1 to 9 in each vertical column and each horizontal line. Each number must appear only once in each column and line and in each of the 3x3 boxes in the grid.

Place a different arithmetical sign (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in each circle so that the total of each line across and down is the same. Perform the first calculation in each line first and ignore the mathematical law which says you should always perform division and multiplication before addition and subtraction.

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CROSS CODE

CLUES ACROSS

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1. Range (5) 4. Scheming (7) 8. To the purpose (7) 9. Scrub clean (5) 10. Offensive (5) 13. Swathe (7) 17. Tiny (3) 18. Fortress (6) 19. Disprove (6) 20. Beer (3) 22. Take aback (7) 25. Crawl (5) 28. Brag (5) 29. Tropical plant (7) 30. Lockjaw (7) 31. Fashion (5)

1. Cereal (5) 2. Social customs (5) 3. Slightly drunk (5) 4. Neglect (6) 5. Panorama (5) 6. Egg-shaped (5) 7. Sudden increase (5) 11. Isolated (5) 12. Teacher (5) 14. Existed (4) 15. Postpone (5) 16. Liquid measure (5) 17. Swelling on skin (4) 21. Foliage (6) 22. Wooden shoe (5) 23. Adjust (5) 24. Taint (anag.) (5) 25. Army unit (5) 26. Each (5) 27. Stage (5)

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start you off.

Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of letters as you identify them.

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