Sussex Living July 2021

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July 2021

HOMES & GARDENS

FOOD & DRINK

AL FRESCO LIVING

MINDFULNESS

ROCK STARS

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TAKE TIME OUT FOR A BETTER LIFE

THE JOYS OF ROCKPOOLING

Summertime IN SUSSEX

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Summer In Sussex

Celebrating the best of the county this month

11 Rock Stars

105 Dougie’s Epic Cycle

Summer In Sussex

A summer guide to rockpooling with the kids

55 Al Fresco Summer

Extending the indoors to the outdoors

114 Mindfulness

Lisa de Silva’s wellbeing guide to a better you

122 Caramelised Rum Bananas

A simple, swift and spectacular dessert

Features

17 Holidays At Home With The Kids

Some great ideas to keep it local this summer

27 A New Arrival At Tisshaws

Lisa de Silva meets Richard Adams

29 Across The Water

Discovering some of the local rivers and reservoirs to visit and explore this July

34 Affordable Luxury At Wakefields

Glittering jewellery in Horsham, and more!

38 Coastal Closeness

A holiday home in Camber Sands

61 Sight And Sound Limited

Be secure, safe and sound, at work and at home

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62 The Upside Of The Downs

A picturesque 15th century cottage near Lewes set in the South Downs

Rockpooling

Editor’s Comment

It’s summertime and we hope life is improving as restrictions continue to lift. As we enter holiday time, we’re embracing the fantastic opportunities Sussex offers, to enjoy, explore and discover. Hopefully we will be blessed with some hot, sunny days, so why not visit a Sussex waterway? Whether coastal or inland, Sussex has plenty of rivers, reservoirs and coastline to explore. Try rockpooling, canoeing, windsurfing or even a riverside picnic. If the weather is predictably British, we still have some great suggestions to entertain readers with a fun-filled family holiday at home. Enjoy your summer staycation!

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93 Keeping The Dream Alive

The past and present of Lewes Racecourse

98 Walking Through Artistic History

On The Home Front

Taking the South Downs Artists Walk in the landscape around Ditchling, Firle and Rodmell

101 Sporty Sussex

Discover the joys of netball, archery, windsurfing and petanque this July

105 Tour De Force

A fundraising bike ride by ten year old Dougie in support of St Catherine’s Hospice

124 Fran’s Poetry

An active and entertaining retirement

134 Canine Etiquette

Some gentle reminders for dog owners

Regulars

85 Blooming Times

Flo Whitaker defers to Her Majesty the rose while she

educates the rest of us

109 Shoreham-by-Sea Walk

Robert Veitch goes for a coastal walk with Keith Mason and his mobility scooter for company

117 Beautiful You

A snapshot guide to summer skincare

118 Salmon & Salsa Verde Wraps

A tastebud tingling summer lunch

120 Fish Finger Wraps For Kids

Something for the little ones to enjoy making

128 Pension Planning

Peter d’Aguilar looks into later life financial security

136 It’s A Dog’s Life

120 Fish Finger Wraps

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Teddy gets excited about the prospect of motorhoming with his protégé Bear

138 Puzzle Page

117 Beautiful You

Shoreham-by-Sea Walk

Four problems to tease the mind

141 If You Ask Me

Wild swimming and swimsuits with Flo Whitaker

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Slowly things are returning to the old normal as lockdown continues to ease, and we all look forward to continued progress in the weeks to come. We thought it time to celebrate the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season in Sussex this summer.

The next few pages are devoted to holidays at home, with suggestions and ideas for enjoying the local landscape, places to visit, keeping the kids occupied and learning a little about the past.

Try rockpooling on a new beach, enjoy a woodland walk, be inspired to visit a place you’ve not been to, enjoy a museum, take a walk around a reservoir, enjoy an ‘al fresco’ recipe, be inspired to take a walk on the Downs, or through a nature reserve. There’s so much to see and enjoy.

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ROCK Sussex is home to some of the best rockpooling spots in the country. Hanna Prince looks at where and how to enjoy this classic summer holiday pastime

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iscovering the mysteries of a rockpool is one of the defining experiences of childhood. For kids, big

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and small, it offers a tantalising window into a murky underwater world – one where elusive shrimp lurk among the seaweed and squishy sea anemones share rock space with barnacles, bristleworms and limpets.

In Sussex, we’re lucky enough to have some of the best rockpooling beaches in the country. I can remember blissful summer days spent exploring the cliffs between Hope Gap and Cuckmere Haven, picking through the chalk rubble for fossils and filling a bucket up with

whelks, barnacles and sea urchins.

Nowadays I take my kids to the same spot. We go rockpooling year-round – UV suits in summer, waders and waterproof gloves in winter. Asked to choose between a sandy beach and one with plenty of rockpools to dip in, both of them will go for rockpools every time.

The best thing about rockpooling, of course, is that anybody can give it a go.

Young, old, big, small; all you need is a bucket and a big dollop of enthusiasm.

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It offers a tantalis ing window into a mur ky underwater world

WHERE TO TRY ROCKPOOLING At low tide, the Sussex coast between Goring and Fairlight exposes plenty of marine treasures. Some of the best rockpooling in the area can be found around the iconic cliffs of the Seven Sisters, where all sorts of sea critters lurk in chalk gullies and waveeroded pools. The number one rule of rockpooling, of course, is to keep an eye on the tide – particularly if you have cliffs at your back. When you’re lost in a world of magical marine mysteries, it’s all too easy to get cut

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off from the nearest beach. Check out www.tidetimes.org.uk before you head out there and don’t stray too far from the nearest escape route.

Other areas that are top for rockpooling include Worthing Pier, Shoreham Fort, Lancing, Holywell and the seafront between Brighton Marina and Rottingdean (the Undercliff Walk is perfect for scooting

and biking, if you fancy getting your marine adventure off to an active start). The National Trust also offers guided rockpooling at Birling Gap.

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR It isn’t easy to survive in a rockpool.

Not only do the critters that live in this challenging environment have to face fluctuating water temperatures, sunlight exposure and decreasing oxygen levels, they are also preyed upon by seagulls, oystercatchers, shorecrabs, sea urchins and more.

Whelks, barnacles and anemones are among the creatures hardy enough to thrive in these difficult conditions.

You might also spot shrimp lurking beneath large stones, crabs of all shapes and sizes, starfish clinging to the rocks, fish such as Goby and Blenny – perhaps, if you’re particularly lucky, even a lobster. When the tide comes in, continue searching along the strandline

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for cuttlebone and ‘mermaid’s purses’ – the empty egg cases of rays and skates.

GETTING STARTED All you really need to have a go at rockpooling is a bucket or plastic container. You can use your hands to search through pools for interesting finds, gently lifting rocks and seaweed to find the creatures lurking beneath.

Nets are a traditional rockpooling accessory, but they can actually damage rockpools and harm some creatures so it’s best to leave them at home. It helps, though, to have sturdy footwear – rocky coastal spots can often be harsh on bare feet and there’s always the risk of a twisted ankle. You might also want to download a rockpooling ID sheet (free downloads are available from wildlifewatch.org.uk) and pack a pen and

a notebook for recording your finds.

Begin by half filling your bucket with sea water and using your hands or the bucket itself to see what you can find.

Remember to be gentle – don’t prise molluscs, crustaceans or anemones from their homes and never keep any creatures out of the water for too long.

Don’t stray too far from the nearest escape route When you’ve recorded your finds, be sure to return them to their home.

Finally, if you can’t find much to fill your bucket then don’t be deterred.

Every tide brings a colourful cast of new critters – you never know what you might find on your next trip to the beach. l

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HOLIDAYS AT HOME

Staying local this summer?

Hanna Prince explores ideas to give your home-based summer holiday an exotic touch

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ticking close to home doesn’t have to mean foregoing a family holiday. By getting into the holiday mindset, embracing activities on offer locally and exploring new places, you can enjoy a fun-filled staycation in and around your own backyard.

FUN AND GAMES Garden games are a great way to make your house feel like a holiday home.

No need to splash out on new kit – go the DIY route with old-school activities such as hopscotch, bottle-based ring toss, patio noughts and crosses, blanket run, kick the can, water balloon dodgeball, or even hide and seek. For an evening treat, why not borrow or hire a projector and watch a

movie together under the stars using a white sheet as a screen?

EATING AL FRESCO Nothing channels the holiday atmosphere like a meal outside. Whip up a garden picnic, host a barbecue or decorate a patio table with fairylights and candles for dinner under the stars. No outside space? Local parks are made for picnics and some even have ready-made barbecue and firepit areas. If you prefer to be cooked for on holiday, the hasslefree alternative is to treat the family to a takeaway. Plenty of our local cafés and restaurants have diversified during lockdown with takeaway services, so there’s no shortage of choice.

HIT THE BEACH It’s a myth that Sussex lacks sandy beaches. We have dozens of them – you just have to wait until the tide goes

out. Hastings, South Lancing, Climping and Tide Mills all have decent stretches of sand at low tide. Check tide times before you go (www. tidetimes.org.uk) and you’ll be able to enjoy a few hours of bucket and spade time before heading back up onto the shingle. If you’re up for a day trip, Camber Sands and West Wittering are among the best sandy beaches in the South East. Both are busy during the summer holidays, so arrive early to beat the crowds.

Watery fun is an essential element of all good family holidays FUN IN THE FOREST When the mercury rises, escape the heat with a cooling woodland wander. Sussex is blessed with plenty of beautiful woods – highlights include St Leonard’s Forest near Horsham, Abbot’s Wood between Polegate and Hailsham and Birchen Wood near

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Tunbridge Wells. Walking isn’t the only forest-based activity on offer. Friston Forest is famous for its mountain biking trails, and plenty of woodlands have adventure playgrounds attached – check out East Court woods in East Grinstead for adventure play and a magical Fairy Trail.

JUST ADD WATER Watery fun is an essential element of all good family holidays. Along with popular wild swimming spots such as Barcombe Mills on the River Ouse and the River Rother’s Sandy Bay, Sussex is also dotted with reservoirs and lakes where you can try your hand at dozens of different water sports.

From windsurfing on Rye Lake to sailing at Piddinghoe Pond and stand-

Luckily Sussex has plenty of charming little market towns to explore up paddleboarding at Weir Wood Reservoir, there’s a water-based activity on offer to suit every family.

MARVELLOUS MUSEUMS If you’d normally spend your holidays abroad wandering around local museums, why not try the same in Sussex? Brighton and Hove have plenty of excellent free museums, including the hands-on Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton Fishing Museum and Hove Museum and Art Gallery. You’ll also find free local museums scattered around Sussex.

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EXPLORE A NEW TOWN For many of us, shopping at local markets and rootling through fascinating shops is a key part of the holiday experience. Luckily Sussex has plenty of charming little market towns to explore. Lewes, with its award-winning bi-monthly Saturday market, Friday morning farmers’ market and famously prolific antiques emporiums, is a top place for some family mooching. Shoreham hosts a farmers’ market on the second Saturday of each month and an artisan craft market on the fourth Saturday, while East Grinstead, Henfield, Haywards Heath and Hastings all have popular weekday markets. Combine with a café lunch and a trip to the local playground for the perfect family day out. l

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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS Hammerwood Park Various dates over summer

Jousting at Hever Castle July: 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, 31st August: 1st, 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd, 27th to 30th The popular annual Jousting Tournaments return to Hever Castle during July and August. The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena. Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat, the valiant knights will then compete for points to find this season’s ultimate champion. Surrounded by 125 acres of beautiful grounds and award-winning gardens, historic Hever Castle provides a picturesque setting for a fantastic day of jousting. Families can also enjoy the play areas, the popular Water Maze and the historic Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. www.hevercastle.co.uk

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Open every Wednesday and Saturday, and on Bank Holiday Monday, until 29th September, 11.30am to 5.30pm Located 3 ½ miles east of East Grinstead, Hammerwood Park was built in 1792

by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, architect of the White House and US Capitol Building in Washington D.C. One of the first examples of Greek Revival architecture in the UK, the house was converted into flats in the 1960s and purchased by Led Zeppelin. Rescued from dereliction by the Pinnegar family in 1982, Hammerwood Park remains one of Britain’s best-kept secrets; an architectural gem, and a family home.

Enjoy a parkland stroll or picnic in the ancient meadowland which has no formal paths, so is unsuitable for

Various dates over summer

wheelchair/pushchairs, and sturdy footwear is recommended. Dogs on leads are welcome.

2pm Guided Tours will resume subject to Covid restrictions - please telephone to check.

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Shakespeare at Half House Farm near Hastings 1st to 4th / 8th to 11th / 22nd to 25th 29th to 31st July, 1st & 5th to 7th August After almost two years, the Bowler Crab Theatre Company return to the C16th Half House Farm with a socially distanced one man show performed in the open air.

In an effort to answer why Bowler Crab only perform Shakespeare, Artistic Director Stephen John presents his answers to socially distanced circles whilst performing twenty famous Shakespearean speeches from his eight years of running his theatre company. Tragedy and comedy lace this charismatic and personal performance as Stephen fights, feasts, frights, fakes and falls about laughing in every effort to share his

passion for Shakespeare and answer the ultimate question: “Why Will?”

Half House Farm, Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, near Hastings, TN35 4NE Tickets and more info at: www.bowler-crab.com or call: 07801 893115

Various dates over summer

Chichester Cathedral Monday to Saturday (10am to 4pm) and Sunday (10am to 2pm) Located in the heart of the city, Chichester Cathedral is a living church with over 900 years of history.

The Cathedral is a place of transformation, imaginative worship, inspiring music, art, engaging teaching and generous hospitality.

Discover unique architecture, where medieval features sit alongside world famous contemporary artworks, from Graham Sutherland to Marc Chagall.

Following your visit, explore the shops and eateries of the roman city of Chichester, or take a walk through the beautiful Bishop’s Palace Gardens. The Cathedral is looking forward to welcoming back visitors.

For more information visit: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

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The Beachy Head Story

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Mural artist Ellie Fryer

Open daily 9:30 to 5:30 (seasonal variation applies) This brand new, free exhibition and gift shop in the heart of the South Downs will take visitors on a journey through the 75 million years of history right below your feet!

Uncover the secrets of the Downs, tales of fossils and fairies, smugglers and shipwrecks and learn about the people who shaped these lands. The gift shop stocks a range of unique gifts, most of which is locally produced, environmentally responsible and inspired by the South Downs.

For more information, please visit www.thebeachyheadstory.co.uk or call 01323 729926

Summer Trifle Arts Festival

Open daily

Thursday 5th August to Sunday 8th August The annual mini arts festival returns with a ‘lite’ version for 2021. Open garden daily. Art exhibition and music at the weekend. The Curst Sons perform live ‘stomping backwoods Americana’ on Saturday evening (Tickets £10). Enjoy Sunday afternoon music in the garden with Fiona Hosford on Harp and the Paul Gunn Collective (pass the hat). Bring a posh picnic. Tea, coffee and cake on sale throughout and a bar selling wine, beer and soft drinks on Saturday evening and Sunday.

Book in advance: Thursday and Friday (donations), Saturday and Sunday (£2.50).

Bluebell Railway A trip to Bluebell Railway is more than just a train ride – it’s a whole day out!

The heritage railway is running trains throughout the summer. Journey through time, get up close to steam locomotives and explore the accredited museum. Enjoy a hearty lunch in The Bessemer Arms and pick up your perfect souvenir in the gift shop!

Tickets are available to book online or on the day of travel from Sheffield Park Station. Please see the website for further information and to start planning your day out with a difference.

Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex, TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com enquiries@bluebell-railway.com 01825 720800

Pickhams, Wilmington, Polegate. www.pickhams.com. 01323 705153 Thur 5 Aug to Sun 8 Aug

High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden Open daily until Oct 31

Open daily until 31st October, 1pm to 5pm A glorious woodland and water garden of the Sussex Weald, High Beeches has been sensitively planted with many rare trees and shrubs to create a unique place of great beauty and tranquility. In June the ancient wildflower meadow is in full flower, primulas line the streams and the later flowering azaleas light up the glades. A perfect place to spend some time to reflect and connect with nature.

High Beeches is one of the finalists for the Historic Houses/Christies Garden of the Year Award. www.highbeeches.com 01444 400589 High Beeches Lane, Handcross RH17 6HQ

Kitchen Garden Week at Pashley Manor Gardens Tuesday 13th July every day to Sunday 18th July Gardeners love to eat what they grow and since during July an abundance of produce is ready to enjoy, after all the planning, planting and hard work, what better time to dedicate a week to the Kitchen Garden.

During the six days of the Kitchen Garden Week our Kitchen Gardener

will be giving talks and there will be a chance to ask questions and advice, as well as a focus on how the produce from the garden is used in the café menus; plus there will be local honey and homemade chutney on sale in the Gift Shop.

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Sat 10 to Sun 11 July

Uckfield Blues & Roots Festival Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th July At the time of writing the organisers are quietly confident that this popular festival will be able to go ahead. At the Uckfield Civic Centre the acts appearing on Friday 23rd July are Paul Lamb & The Kingsnakes, Elles Bailey Band and Mike Ross Band, and on Saturday 24th there will be Catfish, The Achievers and Steve Watts Organ Trio with Alice Armstrong.

A free outdoor session at The Highlands Inn on Sunday 25th July, 12.30 and 6.00pm with five top class acts performing including The Joel White Band and The Cinelli Brothers.

Tickets and full details of the festival are available via www.uckfieldbluesandroots.co.uk email gpevents@hotmail.com Tel: 07947 275684 or 07788 412259 Book early as limited ticket availability due to capacity restrictions – fully refundable should the festival be postponed due to Covid-19 regulations.

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Summer Jazz in the Vineyard Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July, 2pm to 6pm Splash Point Jazz and Off The Line Vineyard present 2 days of Jazz and Wine at Off The Line Vineyard in Hellingly. Two swinging jazz shows with wine tasting and vineyard walks and a kid’s gym. On Saturday, The Neal Richardson Quartet’s tribute to Nat King Cole with ‘Not’ King Cole and on Sunday a tribute to the jazz trumpet player and

singer Chet Baker with Too Cool featuring Andy Panayi and presented by Sue Richardson.

All performed in a marquee to protect from the elements and refreshments will be available.

Tickets £20 per day or £35 for both days (under 16’s free) available from: www.splashpointjazz.com Off The Line Vineyard, North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham BN27 4EA

South Downs Summer Music Tuesday 20th to Sunday 25th July The 2021 edition of this much-loved festival will go ahead, bringing live music once again to the idyllic village of Alfriston, in the heart of the South Downs. International artists include esteemed actor Simon Callow, renowned pianist Melvyn Tan, Joe

Stilgoe and artistic directors, the Benyounes Quartet.

Tickets: £18, Season ticket: £75, under 16 free.

Further information and tickets are available on the website: www.southdownssummermusic.co.uk

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Uckfield Proms on The Pitch Saturday 17th July, gates open from 4pm 2021 will be the third year for the Uckfield Proms and the event is set to be bigger and better than ever! With performances from Uckfield Concert Brass, local choirs and special guest performances.

The evening closes with a traditional Last Night of the Proms, led by Uckfield Concert Brass and internationally renowned soprano, Jo Appleby, with a grand finale spectacular fireworks display.

A fantastic selection of food and drinks will be available to buy, including Harveys beers, wood fired pizza, barista coffees and local ice cream. Bring your

Sat own chairs and rugs. Ample 17 July free parking available.

Adults - £8 in advance, £10 on the gate / Children – free www.UckfieldProms.co.uk Uckfield Rugby Club, Hempstead Playing Fields, Nevill Road, TN22 1LX

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The Labyrinth Challenge Summer XL We are delighted to announce that The Labyrinth Challenge Summer XL will be coming to West Sussex between 5th-8th August at the South of England Event Centre, Ardingly RH17 6TL

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Committed to non-court resolution, Richard is relishing the opportunity to bring his knowledge, expertise and experience to build on the firm’s growing reputation for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Since qualifying as a solicitor in 2006, Richard has specialised in family law, dealing with the ending of relationships in separation and divorce; the beginning of relationships with pre-nuptial agreements and the planning of families, particularly in the LGBT community, where issues around surrogacy and co-parenting can be complex.

As a firm believer in ADR, Richard is also a collaborative lawyer, trained mediator and Resolution Specialist in Complex Financial and Property Matters. “My main focus is to help clients avoid the stress, expense and lengthy time scales of the court process,” he explained.

“In my experience, most people find the notion of court intimidating, as so much is out of their control, particularly in terms of costs and outcomes. To be able to offer more conciliatory approaches to separation and divorce is hugely beneficial for all involved.”

The fact that ADR is usually meetings-based is another benefit highlighted by Richard. “It is a much more

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While Richard has only just officially joined Tisshaws, his work as a mediator and collaborative lawyer, has brought him into contact with other Tisshaws team members over the years. In fact, Richard first trained with Camilla Fusco, 17 years ago and he is in the same mediation peer group as Hana Khodabocus.

“Mediation helps to facilitate conversations between separating

couples to resolve any issues around finances, children and property. It can be a rapid and cost-effective way to reach an agreement. Hana and I also plan to co-mediate where appropriate, expanding the services we can offer to clients. This can provide different perspectives and where mediation involves both sexes, My main focus is to help it can help to bring a clients avoid the stress, feeling of balance to expense and lengthy time the room.”

Collaborative law scales of the court process also takes a teambased approach, involving both parties sitting down with their lawyers to reach a settlement, without resorting to court. It was collaborative work that first introduced Richard to both Gilva Tisshaw and Verity Eunson-Hickey, who were often found sitting on the opposite side of the table.

“We are thrilled to have Richard onboard,” said Gilva. “He is a fantastic solicitor, shares our values of client care and will strengthen our ADR credentials, meaning we can offer our clients the best approach and outcome for their personal circumstances.” l Tisshaws Family Law Solicitors 3 Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3PH 01444 472700

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Back in July 1968, when the Queen had been on the

throne barely 16 years she gave Royal assent to the Medway Water Act which led to the creation of what is known today as Bewl Water.

Groundwork on the 900m long dam, impounding the

River Bewl began five years later. The facility opened in 1975 as Bewl Bridge Reservoir, although the name changed during one of the intervening anniversaries to mark the Queen’s accession.

By volume, it’s the 19th largest reservoir in England and 30m (90 feet) deep at the deepest point. Old homes and roads lay deep beneath the surface ripples. It’s a misconception that Bewl is in Kent; in reality it’s entirely in Sussex, but terribly close to the border.

Why visit? There are water sports, angling, an adventure playground, nature reserves and a delightful 12½ mile way-

marked perimeter path.

Little Known Fact: It cost £11 million to build in 1973.

In modern money that’s around £135-£145 million Pointless Trivia: It’s estimated the volume of water at Bewl could fit inside Loch Ness 24,000 times.

THE RIVER OUSE At Barcombe Mills

Elevation: 7m (23 feet) Source to Sea: 35 miles (56km) Parking: Free car park on Barcombe Mills Road

The upper tidal limit of the River Ouse is a dozen miles inland at Barcombe Mills and Sea Trout are known to frequent the pools beneath the spillways.

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From the car park, it’s a short walk along the old road and over the toll bridge, which still displays the former cost of crossing, into what was once the beating heart of local industry.

Those same waterways and spillways resonate to the sound of water and birdsong these days.

The earliest mills dated back to Norman times. The river was navigable and used for transportation until the early 20th century when a siding was extended from the Uckfield to Lewes Railway.

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But by then, the end was nigh and work ceased at the last two mills in 1911 and 1939 Little Known Fact: The Bevern Stream, Iron River, River Uck, Longford Stream and Andrew’s Stream all join the River Ouse in and around Barcombe Mills Did You Know: Downstream from Barcombe Mills, the next bridge suitable for vehicular access is the Phoenix Causeway in Lewes

ARLINGTON RESERVOIR

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When construction work began at Arlington in 1969, excavations revealed a mammoth tusk, bison horn, skull of a woolly rhino and a

few Roman remains.

Works to create the 1km long dam involved the rerouting of the Cuckmere River, which is still used to help fill the reservoir when water needs to be pumped in. By 1971 the job was done and the water level was rising, though it’s only 11m deep at the furthest point beneath the surface.

In 1980 Arlington was designated a Local Nature Reserve, and in 1985 a Site of Special Scientific Investigation (SSSI). Over 170 bird and 35 butterfly species have been recorded over the years and the 3km waymarked perimeter walk is known as the Osprey Trail.

Little Known Fact: Let the train take the strain; the reservoir is 500m from Berwick Station.

Water Supply: If you live in Eastbourne, Polegate, Hailsham or Heathfield, your drinking water probably comes from here.

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Border Security and got their passports stamped, Bramber was known for salt production. Just to the north of the village were many salterns, into which incoming tidal water from the River Adur was channeled via sluices and dams, into pools.

Over time, evaporation gradually revealed the salt, which was gathered up and used for food preservation.

The discovery of rock salt in the early 17th century meant salterns fell out

of favour and eventually became redundant. Walk north, along the riverbank, or via the castle ruins, to find the shallow shadows of the few saltern remains that pockmark the fields beyond.

Little Known Fact: Antislavery campaigner William Wilberforce was MP for the ‘rotten borough’ of Bramber from 1812-1825.

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ARDINGLY RESERVOIR Volume: 4,800,000 litres Area: 198 acres Current Water Level: 100% full Parking: Currently, parking is free

During time immemorial the Ardingly Brook flowed into the Shell Brook and the water trickled south from there.

In 1978 work began on the 17m high, 280m wide earthen dam, which impounded Shell Brook to create the reservoir. As the water level rose across the

184 acres of the reservoir the two valleys down which the streams ran, became obvious, giving the reservoir its distinctive Y or forked stick shape.

The western flank is private land so there is no perimeter path to walk, but visitors can enjoy the 4km Kingfisher Trail along the eastern arm. Twitchers and birders can watch from the bird hides, while water sports fans can partake in a myriad of activities. For the

fisherman, there are Carp to 36lbs, Pike to 28lbs, Tench to 10lbs, Bream to 6lbs, plus plenty of smaller fins to catch.

Little Known Fact: Why have one dam when you can have three? Each arm of the reservoir has a roadsupporting dam upstream.

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CUCKMERE RIVER At Exceat

Elevation: 2m (7 feet) Source to Sea: 18 miles (30km) Parking: £4 for the day at Seven Sisters Country Park

Exceat was once a small village, given by William the Conqueror to his halfbrother Robert as part of the rape (administrative area) of Pevensey. Robert was also gifted most of Cornwall. Raids from the French and the Black Death premeditated the

abandonment of Exceat during the 15th century.

In 1846 the series of slithering meanders of the Cuckmere River south of Exceat were by-passed with the construction of the New Cut, a long straight channel created to prevent flooding inland as far as Alfriston.

With climate change and a predicted rise in sea levels there is much debate to the future of Cuckmere Haven; whether it should be preserved in the current state

or whether nature should be allowed to take her course.

Little Known Fact: Scenes from Atonement, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves were filmed here.

Giant Equine: The Litlington White Horse cut into the chalk at High and Over above the western bank is just over a mile upstream. l Please can visitors note that any information signs in car parks are there for your wellbeing. Please remember rivers and reservoirs are important wildlife havens and take your litter home

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DISCOVER AFFORDABLE LUXURY AT WAKEFIELDS Wakefields jewellers have been serving the Horsham community since 1911, offering a combination of expertise, passion for fine jewellery and watches, along with a highly skilled team of welcoming sales consultants as Lisa de Silva discovered

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n enviable reputation for outstanding customer service, has ensured Wakefields continued success for 110 years. During this time the store has constantly evolved, adapting and reflecting changes in taste, style and the retail environment.

Recently reopened after a major refurbishment, Wakefields now offers customers a luxurious and impressive shopping experience, bringing the store firmly into the 21st century.

Having passed through four generations of the Wakefield family, the store is now owned and run by Melanie Wakefield and her brother Dominic, who both

planned the refurbishment to optimise the impeccable customer service Wakefields is famed for.

“Recognising that Wakefields has been part of our local high street for generations, we wanted to reinvest back into the community to provide a luxurious shopping experience for all our customers to enjoy for generations to come,”

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complimentary drinks to everyone who comes through the door.”

The refurbishment is certainly proving popular with customers, with the bar creating a real wow factor.

Offering a wide range of hot beverages, soft drinks, a selection of local gins, wines and of course champagne, the added hospitality makes visiting the store feel more of a treat. To create the new look, which artfully combines classical elegance with contemporary style, Melanie and Dominic worked closely with local businesses, including shopfitting by Martin Leadbeater and interior lighting from Sussex Lighting. “Customers love it. They compare it to walking into a glamorous London Hotel or one of the wonderful old department stores,” revealed Melanie.

The refurbishment has also given Wakefields the opportunity to focus more on their bespoke design

jewellery FOPE, Melanie was keen to emphasise that the store sells jewellery in all price ranges. “We don’t want people to think they cannot afford to shop here because that isn’t true. Affordable luxury reaches across all of our designs and is truly accessible to everone.”

Additional jewellery services available at Wakefields include jewellery repairs, restoration, onsite valuation and engraving.

Not forgetting watch repairs, servicing and battery replacements. Melanie is also very proud of their new ear piercing studio, where clients can enjoy a coffee or glass of fizz with friends and family during their consultation. This continues with the tradition of mums bringing their children or services and onsite workshop, reflecting the trend for recycling, redesigning and more personalised jewellery.

“I love helping people to repurpose jewellery, things they no longer wear, or they have inherited, transforming them into amazing pieces that they can enjoy and wear in memory for a lifetime,” confided Melanie. “Also, many customers now want a one-off design that is personal and unique to them. There’s a perception that this must be expensive, but as our designs are handmade in-house customers can own a one-off piece at an affordable price.”

The growth in demand for bespoke pieces has been further fuelled by the BBC’s, All That Glitters: Britain’s Next Jewellery Star. One of the two judges, Shaun Leane is one of the UK’s most talented jewellers and his designs are available at Wakefields.

“Many of our customers said the programme gave them a real insight into how complicated it is to make a piece of jewellery.”

The trend for recycling and redesigning old jewellery is also reflective of the desire for pieces to have more sustainability and traceability. This is equally important to Melanie and Dominic. “These days it is important for people to know where their jewellery

Affordable luxury reaches across all of our designs and is truly accessible to everyone has come from and whose hands it has passed through.

Being established for over 100 years, we have a responsible sourcing policy at Wakefields, that we have built through a family of trusted suppliers that we work with.” In addition to this, Melanie also sits on the board of CIBJO World Jewellery Federation, setting standards for all those involved in the sourcing and trade of jewellery, gemstones and precious metals.

The store sells a wonderfully curated selection of engagement and wedding rings, alongside fine jewellery, and while diamonds remain eternally popular, Melanie is seeing a trend for more colour in gemstones. “Sapphires are becoming increasingly popular. They come in

every colour of the rainbow and are one of the hardest gemstones available, second only to diamonds, so will take a lifetime of wear.

“Many people don’t realise that rubies are actually red sapphires and also exist in other stunning colours particularly the green, pink, yellow and orange variations.”

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grandchildren to Wakefields to have their ears pierced.

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“It had no planning permission when we bought the land, but we decided that even if we couldn’t build on it we would have a fabulous caravan there,” Julie explained. “Had we been left to our own devices we would have chosen a white, very modern house with a flat roof. We were influenced by some case study houses designed by various modernist influenced architects including Richard Neutra and Pierre Koenig. However, it was made clear by the local planning department that we couldn’t have a flat roof because it wouldn’t fit in the local environment, which seemed a bit odd as there isn’t any particular generic style here, and there are several flat roof buildings in Camber including a holiday camp,” Julie remembered. The couple’s design for their house was drawn up by an architect. “Essentially, we made a drawing of what

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I frequently pick up stones that look particularly gorgeous and wonder how I could recreate a similar look and feel with a glaze. Unfortunately, I know it’s usually nigh on impossible.

I also particularly admire the work of many of the mid-last century sculptors too,” explained Julie. “I really enjoy taking time to consider the piece as I make it, without having too many pre-determined ideas about it. I like to let it kind of morph organically while I’m making it. Sometimes my pieces have no function at all, it’s all about the shape, look and feel.”

The family have a number of favourite coastal activities which include beachcombing for shells and stones, especially those with holes in them. They love swimming in the sea, picnics on the beach and often cycle from Camber to Rye, whilst Charles enjoys wakeboarding and kite surfing.

The beach and sand dunes never lose their appeal. “We always enjoy walking around Rye Harbour and visiting Winchelsea, as we have friends that live there,” Julie explained. “Then, if you carry on past Winchelsea beach there are dramatic, overhanging cliffs and the beach is pebbly so it’s a great place for rockpooling. Rye is also a particularly pretty, ancient town, with cobbled streets and plenty of interesting independent shops and galleries to browse around,” Julie smiled. “In fact, we feel so fortunate to be able to spend family time here and explore this wonderful area.” l Text by: Alice Moro Photography: GAP Interiors / David Giles

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The general theory is to create a space that is comfortable, ambient and relaxing, which then induces a slight feeling of indulgence. This can be achieved through various ways from a few simple accessories, to a dedicated garden terrace or deck area that is devoted to entertaining at the highest

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Crispin explained. “We were also interested to find out that in 1937 artist Eric Ravilious, who was a frequent visitor to the area, painted a picture of the cottage.”

Some years after Crispin’s mother died, his father moved into sheltered accommodation, which meant it was crunch time for the couple to make a decision. “It was 2007 when we decided to move from London to live and work here,” Crispin recalled. “Neither of us likes clutter so the move seemed an ideal (but agonising) opportunity

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Crispin found the chest of drawers on the landing abandoned in a neighbouring Londoner’s overgrown back garden

The black leather and chrome cantilevered dining chairs are a Dutch design in the thirties vernacular which the couple bought in London. “The round breakfast table was always here, and I have always loved it,” said Grita

“Our most treasured piece is the huge wooden framed baroque mirror, which originated from a posh London squat that Crispin briefly lived in during the seventies and which would have otherwise been destroyed. The only wall big enough to hang the mirror and take the immense weight, was in the stairwell.”

“A slightly smaller mirror with a heavily tarnished gilded frame that used to sit on our mantlepiece in our London home now fits snugly between the floor and the ceiling in the dressing room.”

The door knocker was bought in a hardware store on Amorgos – Crispin’s and Grita’s favourite Greek Island

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“Part of my childhood was spent in Ghana, so we have many African objects,” said Crispin. “Amongst these, is a carved wooden lion from Dahomey that sits at the bottom of the staircase.”

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“What we have achieved here has far exceeded our expectations and much of that is down to our builder and friend, Konrad,” said Crispin. Grita added, “It’s a very nice place to be – to write, to think and to design. Each window is blessed with its own unique and spectacular view which is forever changing according to the season, the time of day and the weather.” l Text by: Alice Moro Photography: GAP Interiors/David Giles 80 SUSSEX LIVING | July 2021

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of chastity and serenity. A common artistic theme depicted the Virgin seated under a rose bower within an enclosed and harmoniously ordered garden. In a church environment, worries and concerns may be aired to a priest in confidence and confessional boxes were sometimes decorated with rose motifs. ‘Sub Rosa’, (under the rose) is a term still used in business and legal circles to indicate ‘In the strictest confidence’ – giving us a direct time-travelling link to the medieval devotional world.

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KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE

For Barry Foulkes, the blood that runs through his veins might conceivably be equine not human, such is his passion for horses, racing and Lewes.

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nce upon a time, not so long ago, there was a place on a hill, where people came in great numbers to create a hive of industry and enjoyment. One September it went quiet, as if the hill had gone to sleep. There were dreams of a reawakening for some, but for others keeping the dream and the memories alive has taken on a life of its own.

Lewes racecourse was 1½ miles in length, right-handed in the shape of a narrow horseshoe featuring an uphill

gradient, a reasonably level section, before easing downhill to the finish.

Lester Piggott won 28 races here and Scobie Breasley, the other top jockey of the period won here 69 times.

Lord Abergavenny, who lived at

Eridge Castle owned the course and Royal visits were frequent. The future George IV rarely missed a meeting.

Queen Victoria came in 1836 just before she ascended the throne.

Barry Foulkes own birth is the stuff of legend. “I was born on 29th August 1950 in Brook Street in the centre of Lewes, near the Fire Station, which makes me a true Lewesian,” he

Keep the memories of the racecourse and the equine history of Lewes alive chuckled proudly. “The midwife who was supposed to deliver me was up at the races, enjoying Ladies Day. She had to be called down to bring me into this world. My mother said the midwife tied her Ladies Day badge to my wrist. My fate was sealed. I never saw the original

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Ladies Day badge, but I managed to buy another from the same day online. It cost me though, but I didn’t mind paying for it.”

The houses in Brook Street where Barry was born had been built around 1800 and were according to Barry, “The slums of Lewes, as they had been left to go to rack and ruin. They’re gone now. We had no electricity and no toilet. The New Level Stables were opposite, so I was exposed to horses straight away.”

In another era… Lewes was a busy racing town. Barry’s mother provided lodgings for the jockeys of the day when the racing was on.

Barry can trace his roots back to the 18th century and his family has had links to horses ever since. “My Dad worked at the Phoenix Foundry, just a

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stone’s throw away from our home back then.”

“I first went to the races on my 5th birthday in 1955, and I can still recall the smell of it, even now, decades later. From that first trip, until the racecourse

Barry exudes a passion for racing through every pore of his being closed, I was a regular. Us kids could slip through the turnstiles, with an adult, or pretend we were taking something in for our dad. We never paid.”

“Every August there was ‘Sussex Fortnight,’ which began with ‘Glorious Goodwood’ and was followed by Brighton, then Lewes Races. Some folk made a holiday of it, attending all of

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was this passion that led to the creation of Lewes Racecourse History Group in 2012. With a £7,800 grant from the National Lottery they held a three-day exhibition on 14th September 2014, 50 years to the day since the final race.

Since then the group have put on many exhibitions and displays to show off the memorabilia, “to keep the memories of the racecourse and the

I could go on all day I get so passionate

them. Lewes drew crowds of 6,000 to 7,000 during ‘Sussex Fortnight’ but the roads were hellishly busy, there was no by-pass back then,” recalled Barry.

When the last race took place on 14th September 1964 Barry was there. “I bunked off school. My dad saw me up there and made a gesture, demanding I go over to him. He asked, ‘Does your mum know you’re here?’ I asked him if mum knew he was there.

Stalemate,” grinned Barry.

Barry and others thought the last day of racing was merely a hiatus, but in the years that followed a downward spiral began. Trainers began to move away, and stables started to close. There are now only two trainers that remain in Lewes, Barry hopes they will stay for the long term.

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equine history of Lewes alive. Our aim is to have a museum of some sort at the racecourse one day that will be open to the public from time to time,” enthused Barry. “We have 375 members, including trainers and former jockeys.”

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South Downs ARTISTS WALKS A new immersive walking tour has been launched to celebrate the many writers, poets, artists and musicians who have drawn inspiration from the beautiful South Downs as Jeff Travis reports

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n Their Footsteps is a new initiative that takes people on a fascinating audio tour of three venues in the South Downs National Park and the stunning countryside and villages that surround them. The free tour follows the lives and experiences of many celebrated artists, including Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group.

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The experience has been spearheaded by the South Downs National Park Authority working in partnership with Charleston, National Trust Monk’s House and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. In Their Footsteps launched as venues opened their doors to coincide with National Walking Month and International Museum Day. Anooshka Rawden, cultural heritage lead for the South Downs National Park said, “We’re really thrilled to be launching an app that will give people the chance to experience the landscape from a completely new perspective.

In Their Footsteps provides an opportunity to walk the paths of artists and writers, whose work was inspired by this spectacular part of the country. Not only is it a celebration of the artists and writers of the past, but we also hope it will help inspire new generations of creative talent.”

Stephanie Fuller of Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft said, “Working

with the National Park team on the In Their Footsteps app really was a great experience. It was a chance for the museum to bring to life the stories and experiences of the original group of artists and craftspeople who came to Ditchling in the early 20th century. The South Downs was a huge influence on their creative practice and ever present in their daily lives, in a way which is still true for many people living in Ditchling now. Giving visitors an insight into that experience makes a really strong, clear link between the museum and its collection and the

importance of the place to the development of Ditching as a creative community.”

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Netball It’s a school playground favourite – but netball can still be enjoyed by women (and men) of all ages and levels of experience

The sport emerged at the end of the 19th century as an alternative to the newly invented game of basketball. It was first played at Madame Ostenburg’s College in Hampstead and has been a staple of school PE lessons ever since.

Today, netball is a recognised sport of the International Olympic Committee. It’s governed in the UK by three national bodies: England Netball, Netball Northern Ireland and Netball Scotland. The game is usually played on a rectangular court, divided into thirds, by two teams of seven players.

Each player has an assigned position: Goal Shooter (GS), Goal Attack (GA), Wing Attack (WA), Centre (C), Wing Defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD) and

Goal Keeper (GK). Sussex has a number of netball leagues, ranging from casual and beginnerfriendly to more formal and structured.

“If you haven’t played since school then a good league to join is the Social 7s,” suggested regular player Ella Cowley. “It’s a really nice league with a good mix of abilities – but there are several leagues across the county. There’s even a Brighton mixed team for both men and women. I love netball because it’s so social and you meet so many different types of people.”

To get involved, visit englandnetball.co.uk/ play-netball/find-a-session-or-club or contact a local social league such as Social 7s (www.social7s.co.uk). Most leagues are women only, but Brighton Mixed Netball play on Tuesday evenings and are contactable via Facebook or Sarah Grant at social7snetball@gmail.com

Archery Archery has had close associations with Sussex since the iconic colour scheme of the archery target was invented here in the early 1800s There are dozens of clubs across the county – but all operate under the banner of the Sussex County Archery Association (SCAA), which organises regular championships and intercounty matches.

“There’s quite a variety of archery styles and disciplines to choose from,” explained Rod Brown, Chairman of SCAA. “The commonest disciplines are Target – which takes place either outdoors or indoors, on a flat ground, shooting arrows at concentric zones marked on sheets of paper at distances ranging from 10 metres to 90 metres; Field – which is a form of simulated hunting that takes place in hilly woodland, at a variety of paper and 3-dimensonal targets; and Clout – where the

targets are much further away, up to 185 metres, and where the aim is to land the arrows in the ground close to a flag.”

Archery can be competitive or relaxing, supportive, fitnessboosting and accessible to a surprising range of disabilities. According to Rod, it’s also a

fantastic family sport for all ages. “This inclusivity really shows up in our indoor championships, when everyone – female, male, able-bodied, disabled, blind, junior, senior and veteran – are all together on the same shooting-line aiming at targets the same distance away.”

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Windsurfing With plenty of popular windsurfing spots, Sussex is the perfect place to try your hand at this water-based adrenaline sport Windsurfing is a relatively recent addition to the world of water sports – it began in California during the 1960s and was only recognised as an Olympic sport in 1984. It’s enjoyed a popularity boom in Sussex over the last few decades, partly because we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to suitable locations.

“We get the prevailing south west winds, which work very well for this coastline,” said Lewes-based windsurfer Joe Bennett. His favourite spots are

Petanque Like lawn bowls, bocce and crown green bowling, petanque is a form of boule sport – and it’s played widely across Sussex Boule sports have been played for thousands of years, but petanque was invented in Provence during the early years of the 20th century. One theory is that the game was imported to England by travellers who had seen it played on French campsites. Whatever the case, there are now around 3,000 players licenced through Petanque England (petanque-england.uk) and the game

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Shoreham and Worthing, but there’s also great windsurfing on offer at Lancing, Littlehampton, Goring, Eastbourne, Pevensey and Hove.

“As soon as you can stand and swim, there’s lots of youngsters doing it at places like Piddinghoe Lake near Newhaven or Hove Lagoon,” added Joe. “Equally, there’s plenty of older people doing it, even into their 80’s.

It’s about technique, not brute strength.”

Most windsurfers take part for the fun of it, but there are regular races organised both locally and

by the UK Windsurfing Association.

If you’re a total beginner, the first step is to sign up for lessons at a local lake or Royal Yachting Association school.

“Once you have the basics you can start sailing in stronger winds and choppier waters and on smaller boards,” said Joe. “You’ll love it!”

Local spots with windsurfing schools include Piddinghoe, Hove Lagoon and Eastbourne.

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Petanque can be played by two teams of one, two or three people. The main aim of the game is to throw metal balls as closely as possible to a wooden ball, while standing in a fixed position within a circle.

“Petanque is a wonderful game – it is very social and it can be played at lots of different levels,” said Matt Smeeth, President of the Sussex Petanque Association. “It’s also a strangely relaxing game.

It can be rather frustrating at times if a shot doesn’t land as expected but no two games are the same. Anyone can get involved and at this stage there is a national push from Petanque England to try and get more young players taking part. It can be a family sport too, there are

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ost ten-year olds might spend time at the weekend kicking a ball about while waiting for Euro 2020 to start, playing on their devices, or just chilling out watching TV. Not so for Dougie Wren from Horsham, who has just completed a bike ride of 40 miles, fundraising for

St. Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley, where his Nanny spent her final days.

Dougie recalled, “Last year, my sister and I sadly lost our lovely Nanny.

She was a wonderful Nanny who always looked after us while Mummy and Daddy worked. She took us for wonderful days out too. Nanny did lots for charity and would always put others before herself. In honour of her, I was

Clad in the orange jerseys of St. Catherine’s Hospice inspired and wanted to raise as much money as I could for St Catherine’s.”

Dougie pounded the pedals alongside his Dad, James, to raise

over £1,300 for the Crawley based hospice. The two rouleurs pedalled south, taking in a great chunk of the Downs Link as they sped past Christ’s Hospital, then through Southwater, West Grinstead, Partridge Green, Henfield, Steyning and Botolphs on the way to the dip their toes in the English Channel at Shoreham-by-Sea. Having arrived at the coast, there was only one thing left to do… make the return journey. Undeterred the peloton of two, clad in the orange jerseys of St. Catherine’s Hospice completed the task before the day was out. After 40 miles in the saddle, family and friends were there to welcome them across the finish line and to help them celebrate – All that was missing was a yellow jersey for Dougie!

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Tracey Wren, Dougie’s Mum, said, “I’m so proud of Dougie, and I know his Nanny would be very proud too.

He’s worked really hard training, and cycled in the heat of a hot day, only stopping for photographs. We’re very grateful to everyone who has supported Dougie and James and helped them raise such a brilliant amount of money.

It’s lovely to know this will help St Catherine’s support other families like ours in the future.”

Felicity Parsons, Fundraiser at St Catherine’s said, “We’re so grateful to Dougie and his Dad for taking on this

After 40 miles in the saddle, family and friends were there to welcome them across the finish line

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Every challenge taken on and every penny raised makes a difference. On behalf of everyone at St Catherine’s, I’d like to say a big thank you to Dougie and his family. It’s a wonderful tribute to Dougie’s wonderful Nanny.” l To support Dougie please visit: www.justgiving. com/fundraising/tracey-wren3 If Dougie has inspired you to take on your own challenge, discover different ways to support St Catherine’s at: www.stch.org.uk/diy To make a donation to help your local hospice please visit: www.stch.org.uk/donate or call 01293 447361

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SCOOTER LOOP From the car park, exit right, towards the main road, before turning left to cross the Norfolk Bridge. The original incarnation of the Norfolk Bridge was a chain link bridge in 1833, replaced in 1922 by a bowstring girder bridge, replaced in 1987 by the current box girder structure.

At the roundabout, cross over to the south side of Shoreham High Street and continue for about 300m before turning right, and crossing the Adur Ferry Bridge, which offers lovely views of the estuary.

This bridge was installed in 2013 to replace the old Adur footbridge, which provided a pedestrian crossing from

WALK When one of our readers, Keith Mason, suggested we create a walk for people riding mobility scooters we thought it a great idea.

So we asked him to team up with Robert Veitch to plot an interesting route around the River Adur and Shoreham Beach

1921-2013. On the far side, the ramp and steps both lead to the junction with Riverside Road.

Turn left and continue for half a mile past the coastal bungalows, sweeping through the S-bend, as

far as Hancock Close. Turn left into Hancock Close and walk to the far end where a ramp and steps lead up to the riverfront at Sussex Wharf. Turn right and walk east, then follow the path as it turns south, along Osprey Walk, to the junction with

Harbour Way. Turn left and follow the road as it curves left, then right and south, before turning left into Forthaven and walking as far as the barrier. On the right the boardwalk leads into the 26acre Shoreham Beach Local Nature Reserve.

The boardwalk, made of recycled plastic was first installed in 2011 and has been extended three times. It would seem that people using the boardwalk, allows nature to prosper on the shingle.

Flora includes Rock Samphire, Red Valerian, Sea Kale, Tree Mallow, Viper’s Bugloss and Yellow Horned Poppy. Lizards and slow worms are also in residence.

“It’s lovely and smooth,” noted Keith, “It makes the beach accessible for scooters.

Wonderful.” At the very end of the boardwalk, it turns right to join Beach Road.

Cross over and scoot down the slope to the junction with Beach Green.

Turn right and continue for about 200m, before crossing over to the wooden bollards on the other side.

Take the steps or the ramp up to Riverbank and head west along the path. It’s an otherworldly experience passing the houseboats, offering a wonderful parade of style, design and

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At the junction with the main road, turn right and continue to the traffic island, opposite the car park entrance. With a generosity of spirit the traffic stopped to allow Keith to cross; as it parted like the Red Sea for Moses he made swift progress through the divide.

Entering the car park it was time to reflect. “It’s been absolutely great, really interesting and quite different to how I might normally scoot. A really pleasant and glorious walk, mostly beside water and well worth making the effort for.”

WALKERS LOOP From the car park turn left, and follow the road past the Sea Scouts hut into the car park.

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Bear left, then immediately turn right by the metal gate, and follow the path under the Shoreham Railway Bridge, which dates from 1893. Emerging atop the levee, to the left is the airport, to the right is the Adur, and all around are colourful flowers.

One issue we thought we might encounter was the difference in accessibility for the able bodied and for those on scooters. And so it came to pass, 500m beyond the bridge where the path was blocked for construction works. Keith made a 10-point turn and

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Slither down the left bank to the road and continue carefully towards the traffic or along the earth track running parallel. As the road bears right, around the corner, stay on the verge and continue to the T-junction with Old Shoreham Road, before turning right towards Shoreham Tollbridge.

The first Tollbridge was built in 1781, to be replaced in the same style in 1916. It remained in operation until 1970 (as part of the A27) and was the last public toll bridge in Sussex to be closed.

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WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? Mindfulness is a type of meditation which brings your attention into the present moment. Often our minds get fixated on past hurts or obsess on future scenarios, leading to increased stress and anxiety.

By contrast, mindfulness is about becoming intensely aware of all you are sensing and feeling in that very moment. It is about being fully present in what we are doing or feeling and the sensations this provokes in our body. In this regard, mindful meditation starts and ends with the body and not the mind. Think of it as ‘Time Out’ from a busy day or a chattering mind.

THE MAIN ELEMENTS OF MINDFULNESS INCLUDE • Heightened awareness and focus on what you are doing by using your senses – what you are seeing, hearing, smelling, touching or tasting in that moment • Not judging or reacting, simply accepting these sensations

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• Breathing into these sensations to bring a sense of calm and relaxation EXAMPLES OF MINDFULNESS All humans have the capacity to be mindful and fully present – we do not need to change who we are or to adopt a specific belief system. The following examples will help you to see the ease and simplicity of mindfulness.

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BEAUTIFUL YOU

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While warmer weather is wonderful, it can pose a number of challenges in terms of maintaining healthy and radiant skin. To help combat this, Lisa de Silva takes a look at the best ways to protect and care for your skin this summer APPLY SUNSCREEN The most important advice according to dermatologists, is to protect exposed skin with a sunscreen of Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 or higher.

This will help to safeguard skin from premature ageing, sun damage and hyperpigmentation. To be effective, sunscreen must be reapplied every 2-3 hours, so set up a reminder on your phone.

water can dry out the skin, leading to inflammation and aggravating eczema.

WEAR A SPF MOISTURISER Many people feel a need to lighten up their skincare routine over the warmer months, but it is important to continue to moisturise your skin. Better still, try switching to a multi-tasking moisturiser with an SPF of at least 30 and ideally, 50. Your older self will thank you.

EXFOLIATE Over-exfoliation can be damaging, but during the summer a regular regime of 2-3 times a week can help to remove excess oils and soothe stressed skin. We would recommend using a chemical exfoliator containing Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) as a gentle way to not only remove dead cells but to also encourage cell generation.

SWITCH UP YOUR MAKEUP As the summer heat and humidity can interfere with your skin’s ability to breathe, it’s a good idea not to wear heavy makeup when the sun is shining. There is a great range of tinted moisturisers and lip balms (many with SPF) to choose from if you still want some coverage.

USE A VITAMIN C SERUM Although using a Vitamin C serum is

REGULAR HYDRATION While drinking plenty of water is known to be good for the health and appearance of our skin, this is particularly so during the warm summer months. A regular intake of H�O will hydrate your cells, flush out toxins and help to maintain your skin’s elasticity.

KEEP SHOWERS SHORT & TEPID As we all sweat more in the summer heat, it is tempting to take long showers, but over-showering or showering in hot

a year-round part of a comprehensive skincare regime, it comes into its own in the summer. Known to prevent hyperpigmentation, increase collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines, try applying a few drops before moisturising.

Protect exposed skin with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher

TREAT YOUR FEET Wearing sandals means exposing our feet to the elements, so it’s a good idea to ensure they look and feel their best.

Try soaking them several times a week and exfoliate dead skin with a foot file or pumice stone on a regular basis. Feet also benefit from moisturising with a specialist foot cream, before applying that all-important sunscreen. l July 2021 | SUSSEX LIVING 117

FOOD & DRINK

Salmon & Salsa Verde Wraps Elevate the humble wrap into a sensational taste-bud tingling experience. Adele Trathan recommends this very grown-up version of a fish wrap that’s certain to impress any lunchtime guests INGREDIENTS 4 salmon fillets 4 whole wheat tortilla wraps 2 large ripe avocados (stoned and peeled) 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp olive oil Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper

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FOR THE SALSA VERDE 2 cloves garlic 1 bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ bunch of fresh basil 10-12 sprigs of fresh mint 1 tbsp capers 2 gherkins, roughly chopped 6 anchovy fillets 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil METHOD Pre-heat the grill to a medium-high heat. Combine the oil and smoked paprika in a small bowl, adding salt and pepper to season. Coat the salmon evenly with the oil mixture.

Mash the avocado flesh with a fork, then season with salt and pepper, plus a dash of extra paprika if an added kick of spice is desired.

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Place the salmon under the grill, 3 skin side down, and grill for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked and

flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the salmon to a chopping board or plate and remove the skin.

Put all the ingredients for the Salsa Verde into a tall container. Using a hand blender, whizz up the mixture until the desired consistency is reached, which can range from super smooth to coarse and textured. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.

Take the wraps and add a layer of mashed avocado to each one, then flake a salmon fillet on each wrap followed by a good drizzle of Salsa Verde. Roll up, serve immediately and accept the compliments from diners.

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FOOD & DRINK

Adele Trathan’s fish finger wraps are an easy, weekend or summer holiday lunch for kids to make, using a few staple ingredients from the fridge and freezer, wrapped up for a nutritionally balanced and deliciously simple meal

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METHOD Pre-heat the grill to a medium to high heat.

Grill the fish fingers, turning occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until crisp and golden.

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2 Inmixthethemeantime, ketchup and

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each tortilla wrap. Layer with the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onions then top with two fish fingers.

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FOOD & DRINK

SERVES

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CARAMELISED RUM BANANAS with Ice Cream

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METHOD Melt the butter and sugar together in a large skillet or frying pan over a low to medium heat, before adding the nutmeg and cinnamon, and stirring the syrup mixture until the sugar is dissolved and beginning to bubble. Continue to simmer and stir for about another two minutes.

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bananas. Continue to simmer until they are caramelised and golden.

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Add the rum and turn the Serve two banana 3 heat up, gently swirling 4 portions per person with the pan to warm the rum, a good scoop of ice cream which should flame with the heat. This will remove

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RETIREMENT

An Ode to an Adventurous Life “T ell me what you think, and be honest,” insisted Fran Parsons as I sat down for a one-to-one performance of her poetry, with a cup of tea and a slice of carrot cake.

She’s the kind of person that immediately grabs the attention of those around her. Not because of her shock of pink hair, but because of the wit and insight offered by her verse.

It’s her performance that brings the text to life, lifting the words off the pages, allowing them to fly through the ether, and to entertain.

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What do you do when you reach your mid 80’s and feel a little restless? Start writing poetry and get yourself published, of course. We sent Robert Veitch for a private audience with Fran Parsons

friend, Judy Sharp, and the illustrator, Amy Bright. The project was entirely selffinanced and every penny from sales helps one charity or another. “Distribution is the hardest thing,” she acknowledged.

Fran met Judy Sharp when they both lived on the Algarve. They came back to England at different times and lost touch until a chance encounter at a Haywards Heath hypnotherapist reignited their friendship.

Fran sent a box containing 40 copies of the book to her son in Melbourne, Australia; to raise funds for bush fire related charities. Several copies were also sent to Folkestone in Kent, to help raise funds for students.

Locally, St Peter & St James Hospice has been the greatest beneficiary, with a sizeable chunk of the 500 copy print run available for purchase in their shops.

“Although I retired from paid work many years ago, I don’t feel like I’ve actually retired. Writing poetry seems to have become another string to my bow,” Fran observed. She told me her first poem about a nearby shop was submitted

Rhymes for our Times by Fran PROGRESS ?

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This mayhem is progress (or so I’m told!), and I realise it’s only because I’m old that my thoughts harken back to the time when I lived in this town.

I focus my memories on the High Street then, small shops in the hands of ladies or men who knew your name, and wanted to chat about the weather, or this and that.

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to the local paper – but never published because it was deemed ‘too rude’ for readers. Fran believes there may be enough material soon for another book.

“I am inspired by what’s around me, but I have visions as well, which I also interpret into my poetry. A lot goes on in my head and I have to bring myself back to ‘this life’ eventually,” she opined. “I do like watching Judge Judy with a gin and tonic at 5pm.”

Fran has lived in Haywards Heath for more than two decades and is looking forward to a 90th birthday in September. When I suggested she undertake some fund raising poetry performances to celebrate, she smiled and pondered…

“I’ve had quite an adventurous life,” beamed Fran… and long may her retirement continue! l Rhymes For Our Times by Fran Parsons; published by The Choir Press and priced at £5, is available via St Peter & St James Hospice shops

A New Hobby

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MONEY MATTERS

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It pays to be investing into your pension pot at the earliest opportunity to safeguard financial security during retirement; Peter d’Aguilar explores the options available

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The downside to this is the potential reduction in income. This is where careful pension planning comes into its own. As well as providing an income

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for later in life, a pension scheme is a particularly tax-efficient type of saving plan. Not only are pension contributions tax free, the government also adds 25% (up to a certain limit).

Higher rate taxpayers can claim even more through their tax return form.

Pensions come in three main forms – the state pension, the workplace pension and the personal pension.

Any UK resident who has made National Insurance contributions throughout their working life qualifies for a state pension. The state pension age for both men and woman is currently standardised at sixty-six, but scheduled to rise in the future. From April this year, anyone on the full state pension receives just under £180 a week – a little over £9,300 per annum.

The workplace pension usually comes in two different forms. With the defined contribution scheme both employee and employer make contributions each pay-day, determining how much income the staff member receives on retirement. With the defined benefit scheme the employer guarantees the employee’s pension amount based on their length of service and salary.

As its name suggests, a personal pension is set up by the person who will benefit from it – usually by employing a pension provider, who is then responsible for investing the money to provide an extra income or lump sum in retirement. This amount is dependent on how much has been paid in, how well the investments perform

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(they can, of course, go up or down) and how the money is ultimately cashed in.

Personal pensions come in several different forms. One of these is the stakeholder pension, which must meet specific government requirements – for example a limit on charges. It is important to check that a pension provider is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or, in the case of a stakeholder pension, the Pensions Regulator. Another is the self-invested personal pension (or SIPP for short), which allows the individual to control the specific investments

As well as providing an income for later in life, a pension scheme is a particularly taxefficient type of saving plan that make up their pension fund without any help from an independent financial adviser or pension company representative. By definition, this option carries certain obvious risks.

Contributions into a personal pension can either be made through

regular or individual lump sum payments to a pension provider, who will issue annual statements outlining how much the fund is worth. In order to ensure receipt of tax relief on money paid into a pension, it is advisable to check with the provider that the pension scheme is registered with HMRC. Pension schemes generally specify at the outset the age when money can be withdrawn from the fund. This is typically somewhere between ages 55 and 65. When the time comes to retire, there are different ways of taking money from the pension pot. With an individual pension or a defined contribution pension, the beneficiary can extract up to 25% of its value as a tax-free lump sum (anything above this amount may be subject to taxation).

This lump sum can either be taken as cash, used to buy a guaranteed income for the rest of the individual’s life, used to make regular or one-off withdrawals over time, or left invested. With a defined benefits pension, some of its value may be taken as a tax-free lump sum, but this will depend on the rules of each particular scheme. The rest of the money will be paid out as guaranteed income during the pensioner’s lifetime.

As a general rule of thumb, the best pensions advice is to put in is as much as possible – as early as possible. l

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You will have the opportunity to meet our fantastic team, Littlehampton & Rustington have a tour of the home, including light refreshments and

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West Sussex, BN16 Housing Society is a3AY Date: Saturday 31st July Time: 12pm-4pm not-for-profit charitable organisation, providing quality care and housing solutions since 1948 We are a community based not-for-profit Latest CQC Results organisation providing quality care and housing solutions since 1948.

“Good with Outstanding in Responsiveness due to our exceptional end-of-life care”

ACCOMMODATION All of our rooms are dual registered, ensuring all our residents receive continuity of care as their care and nursing needs change.

DINING We understand the whole dining experience is a large part of our resident’s day. Our Head Chef and team provide high quality nutritious and appetising food, all of which is freshly prepared and cooked from locally sourced ingredients.

SHARED AREAS Our large modern lounge leads onto a decking area and we also have a bespoke activities suite, quiet lounge and meditation/ prayer room. Our residents enjoy sitting in the extensive grounds.

In their reports, the CQC inspectors – who visited in April – noted: “Without exception, everyone we spoke with talked about the fantastic care they received at Rustington Hall. Everyone was happy to be living there and spoke positively about all aspects of the service.

ACTIVITIES Our Activities and Wellbeing Team enjoy getting to know the residents. They host an extensive programme of activities including quizzes, film afternoons, games and a range of animal visitors!

We have monthly themed events, which the residents love participating in, such as Ascot Day, Mad Hatters Tea Party, Masquerade Ball, Beach Day, to name a few.

For residents receiving nursing care within their rooms, entertainment and 1-1 activities are offered and adapted according to their preferences.

The report also praises staff, saying they “had excellent knowledge of people and there was a focus on the individual and on tailoring care and providing activities which were meaningful to them”.

It also commended the end-of-life care available, stating: “People received outstanding and individualised care at the end of their lives. Staff were encouraged to talk about death and dying openly and sensitively with people and the service helped people plan the end of their lives with dignity.

“Relatives spoke of the incredible support they had received from staff and of the wonderful photos and videos they received of their loved one.”

Sally Morris, CEO and Registered Manager at Rustington Hall, said the latest report reflected the hard work and passion put in by the fantastic staff, particularly during a very challenging year.

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CANINE ETIQUETTE Amongst the negatives of the last year there have been some positives; one of which has been the addition of a new fourlegged friend to many homes and families, so Katie Chatfield of Mid Sussex District Council has written a gentle reminder about canine etiquette

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og ownership during the last year has skyrocketed with many families now enjoying the benefits of being dog owners. Along with the many benefits, there are negatives too; the most visible being dog fouling.

Dog fouling is not just unpleasant to see, or step in, it’s also dangerous to humans, livestock and other dogs.

It is every dog walker’s responsibility, to clean up after their pooch. Bagging and binning is always the best course of action.

Mid Sussex District Council provides over 500 dog waste bins, all of which are emptied at least once a week. Alternatively, the bagged waste can be taken home and put in the household waste bin. There is nothing more unsightly than a bag of dog poo hanging from a tree or tossed into a hedge. Please bag it and bin it to help keep our outside spaces clean and tidy.

Under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 Mid Sussex District Council has created several dog control orders, which include;  Fouling of Land by Dogs Order – for failing to pick up dog faeces

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 The Dog on Leads by Direction Order – for failing to put a dog on a lead under the direction of an authorised officer  The Dogs Exclusion Order – for permitting a dog to enter land from which it is excluded  The Dogs (Specified Maximum) Order – for taking more

There is nothing more unsightly than a bag of dog poo hanging from a tree or tossed into a hedge

than a specified number of six dogs onto land Anyone who fails to clear up after their dog, or comply with one of the orders, can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £75. The law states that being unaware a dog has fouled or not having a suitable bag is not a reasonable excuse. Mid Sussex District Council Countryside Rangers regularly patrol the local communities with the aim of reducing dog fouling and encouraging a more positive canine etiquette.

Details of all dog control orders can be found on the Council website www. midsussex.gov.uk/environment/dogs/ public-spaces-protection-orders-pspo Dog walkers who spot an overfull dog waste bin should contact the council waste team online, making a note of the dog waste bin number.

Dogs bring so many positive things to their owner’s lives; unconditional love, a willing listener, a loyal companion, and stress reduction. Don’t let them down by failing to clear up after them. So please remember those dog bags, and remember to bag and bin it, and help to keep our communities clean and safe. l For further information Countryside Rangers: rangers@midsussex.gov.uk Missed dog waste bin: www.midsussex.gov.uk/waste-recycling/ Website information: www.midsussex.gov.uk/environment/dogs

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With summer in full swing Teddy has been telling his human translator, Helen Stockton, how excited he is getting about the prospect of holidays, extra treats and pampering, made all the more likely as apprentice fur, Bear, recently gained her motorhoming badge

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ne of the good things about the summer is going on holiday. I understand that this year, if you are after a foreign destination, the choice is rather limited, although I gather the Falkland Islands are rather nice if you like military history and penguins.

However, I’m a dog, and although I can go abroad if I get suitably vaccinated and certificated, a bit like people at the moment, I have always stayed in the UK. If ‘Them Indoors’ felt the need to go to foreign climes, in happier times when it was less of a palaver, I have always gone to stay with my holiday carers, Shirley and Paul, and have chilled in their house and garden, enjoying extra fussing and pampering which is what holidays are all about.

I gather the Falkland Islands are rather nice if you like military history and penguins Fortunately for myself and my apprentice, Bear, ‘Them Indoors’ are keen motorhomers, which means we have our own portable holiday home.

This definitely has a ‘dogs allowed’ policy and I always enjoy our trips away.

We have a few outings lined up through the summer, and Bear has already had a trial weekend, just to get her upskilled in the appropriate requirements for a leisure vehicle dog. These include lounging around in close proximity to the blown air outlets for appropriate cooling or heating, whichever is required, and deploying the best ‘I’m on holiday too’ appealing eyes at ‘Him Indoors’ for treats. ‘Her Indoors’ is a lost cause – she has a heart of granite, what can I tell you. Bear will also need to be able to switch very rapidly from relaxing 136 SUSSEX LIVING | July 2021

mode, to going for long exciting walks and excursions to places that welcome dogs. Additionally, she’ll have to adapt to various alternative forms of transport such as bikes, buses and trains.

Unfortunately, Bear’s earlier motorhome trial weekend coincided with some unseasonably cold, blowy and rainy weather. I suspect some of ‘Them Indoors’ friends

questioned their sanity, going away in a small motorhome with two dogs, one barely housetrained, or should that be Bearly… but, rather surprisingly, it was a success and we all had a good time. This means that Bear has got her motorhoming badge and will now be allowed on longer trips. I don’t want to let the dog out of the bag, but I reckon there’s a good chance she’ll get her first beach visit before the summer is over.

I wonder what she’ll make of that. We are also planning to meet up with some friends who have both a motorhome and a Border Terrier themselves, which should be fun. The people can do the barbeques and quaff wine, whilst us dogs sit, waiting patiently for a sausage.

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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.

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