Sussex Local Magazine - Arundel/Barnham NOVEMBER 2023

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ARUNDEL | AMBERLEY | BARNHAM | EASTERGATE | SLINDON | YAPTON Local news & features through the door every month to 12,969 homes via Royal Mail

CARERS SUPPORT Help for unpaid carers in West Sussex

BULBS Plant now for year round colour

TWO CHOICES Forget the fads when it comes to weight loss

HISTORY

Win!

Tickets to: Slade at Southampton Engine Rooms Thu 19th December p46 Life of Pi at Chichester Festival Theatre p37

What’s in a name - Arundel?

Yapton’s Burndell Road Garage

EVENTS Fireworks

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charity & community walks, property health & wellbeing prize crossword young readers’ puzzles business directory

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Nov 2 2023 023 Cover image: Magpie Inkcap Fungus Rebecca Saunders Eartham Woods

HELLO! November is a busy month with Guy Fawkes night on Sunday 5th and Remembrance Sunday on the 12th. Many local communities will gather to watch armed forces personnel, cadets and members of the Scouting organisation parade and lay wreaths in memory of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

You many also have heard of “Movember” a month-long charity event when men grow moustaches to raise awareness of male health issues. Since 2016 Movember has raised over £25 million towards men’s health and wellness initiatives.

Our charity article this month is on Carers Support West Sussex.

An esteemed organisation doing so much for the many unpaid carers in our community. If you know of a West Sussex charity in need of recognition please get in touch. All charity articles are offered free of charge and promotion in these pages not only raises awareness but can lead to much needed donations.

This month is also the start of Christmas fayres and markets, putting us in the mood for another festive season! We have lots featured in our What’s On guide and more online at www.sussexlocal.net Lest we forget,

Kris & Jeff

Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine.

Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors. Views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go." - UNKNOWN

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What's On Charity & Community News Receipe - Creamy Baked Gnocci In Your Garden - Plant your bulbs now!

Property - The humble garage Property - Tips to prepare your home for sale Prize Crossword - Win a £20 meal voucher for The George, Eartham Charity Profile - Carers Support Motoring - Go green behind the wheel

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Win tickets to see Life of Pi at Chichester Festival Theatre

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Yapton History - James Garage

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Two ways to lose weight

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Local Guided Walks

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Local Schools News

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Win Tickets to see Slade

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Children's Puzzle Page

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The Andrew Griffith MP column

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Local Council Updates

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Classified Business Directory

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Index of Advertisers

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What’s On - November/December 2023 Event organisers please enter your event details on www.sussexlocal.net/events-add/ We regret that we cannot accept submissions by email. We take the details from our website for the magazine listings which can appear in up to all eight editions distributed to over 54,000 addresses.

Charity, community and non-profit events are free of charge (subject to space). Commercial events can be listed from just £25 plus VAT which includes promotion through Instagram, Facebook & X. Deadline for December events to be put on website - 4th November

CHARITY

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

Thu 02 Nov 8:00 PM Fundraising Challenge Quiz Supporting people affected by cancer, families and carers across West Sussex & East Hampshire £5 Cancerwise VirtualQuizEvents.com info@virtualquizevents.com Thu 09 Nov 1:00 PM Act4Africa International Women's Week Talk Jovita Ivin 07823 558156 jovita.ivininskaite@act4africa.org www.eventbrite.come search act4africa Charity Fri 24 Nov 6:00 PM Jingle Bell Drop - Festive i360 abseil End your year on a high abseiling off the i360! Brighton BN1 2LN St Barnabas House Hospice events@stbh.org.uk stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ events 07512 305293 Sun 26 Nov 10:00 AM Andy's Angels in Worthing Grief Play Café, supporting children and their families navigating Grief Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Free Kayla 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk andysangels.org.uk Sun 10 Dec 6:00 PM St Wilfrid's Hospice Light Up A Life Celebrate and remember loved ones at the Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX St Wilfrid's Hospice fundraising@stwh.co.uk 01243 755184 www.stwh.co.uk/events/lightup-a-life-2023

Every Tue 7:00 PM Brighton City Singers A stress-busting, fun vocal workout with this inclusive choir Hangleton Primary School Hove BN3 8LF brightoncitysingers.co.uk £25 after first session thebrightoncitysingers@gmail.com Thu 02 Nov 11:15 AM Billingshurst Carer Group Meet and chat with unpaid carers, access information & support The Six Bells Billingshurst RH14 9QS Free. Luke 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk carerssupport.org.uk 3 Nov & 2 Dec 10:30 AM Parkinson's Support Group Support group for people with Parkinson's and their families. Washington Village Memorial Hall Washington RH20 4AP Gillian Chard 01903 746871 gillian.chard@btinternet.com Sat 04 Nov 6:45 PM Graphic novel book club Comic book club looking at graphic novels aimed at adults Private house Barnham PO22 0EF Free. Paul Wilson paulw21erin@gmail.com

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

Thu 09 Nov 10:00 AM Chichester Carer Group Meet and chat with unpaid carers, access information & support Swanfield Park Community Centre PO19 6TH Free. Luke info@carerssupport.org.uk carerssupport.org.uk Thu 09 Nov 1:45 PM ‘Fun at the Pub’ West Chiltington Women’s Institute meeting West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ Angela Reynolds angelareynoldswi@gmail.com 01903 746648 westchiltingtonwi.com Thu 9 Nov 7:30 PM Chichester & District Bonsai Society A small club looking to expand membership. The Basil Shipman Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £12 per year. £1 per night. Club Night Guest £2 Liz 01798 865551 lizpanton5@gmail.com chichesterbonsai.co.uk Mon 13 Nov 1:30 PM Flower Demonstration & Afternoon Tea A Rotary Club of Chichester Harbour event Chichester Park Hotel Chichester Po19 7QL 13 Jill Miller 01243 867626 jvjmiller@talktalk.net

Sun 03 Dec 2:30 PM Book launch Sunwood Magic at Christmas is the third book in the Sunwood series. Grange Centre (Everyone Active) Midhurst GU29 9BG Free. Claire clairenicholasauthor@gmail.com 07802 704021 www.clairenicholas-author.co.uk Every Tuesday 5:00 PM Squash Stars junior programme designed to engage kids to pick up a racket. Littlehampton Badminton and Squash Club BN17 5ES £42 www.squashstars.co.uk 07853 145204 nickcochrane53@gmail.com More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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Tue 14 Nov 10:30 AM Upper Beeding Carer Group Meet and chat with unpaid carers, access information & support Beeding & Bramber Village Hall BN44 3WN Luke 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk carerssupport.org.uk Wed 15 Nov 7:30 PM Sullington Windmills Women's Institute ‘Craft for Christmas’ with Jan from Stitch. Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP Liz Allen-Williams (President) 01903 741078 ljaw2@hotmail.com www.sullingtonwindmills.org Thu 16 Nov 11:00 AM South Downs Probus Club A club for retired gentlemen who meet each month for lunch with a speaker. New members welcome The Black Horse Findon BN14 0SX Don Johnston donjohnston@btinternet.com Wed 29 Nov 10:30 AM Horsham Carer Group Meet and chat with unpaid carers, access information & support Horsham Library RH12 1PJ Free. Luke 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk carerssupport.org.uk Mon 04 Dec 8:00 PM Felpham singles social club Social club for single, widowed or divorced of mature age who wish to meet others The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Anne Cook 01243 821530 anniecook555@yahoo.co.uk www.felphamsingles.yolasite.com Thu 07 Dec 7:30 PM 'Strictly Christmas' West Chiltington Floral Club Extravaganza West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ Brenda / Club Chair 01798 813712 / 01798 839188 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com Every Tue & Thu 7:30 PM Clapham and Patching Short Mat Bowls Club A friendly club welcomes new members of all abilities. Clapham and Patching Village Hall BN13 3UT Marjorie 01903 871132 marjoriejeep@hotmail.com www.claphamandpatching-westsussex.org.uk Weds/Thus 7:45 PM Thakeham Table Tennis Club Wednesday 7.45pm and Thursdays 10.30am Thakeham Village Hall Storrington RH20 3GW £5 ad hoc, £12 monthly Andy andytttc@gmail.com thakehamtabletennis.co.uk

COMMUNITY

Every Weds 9:00 AM Pulborough Pop-In Tea, coffee, cake and a chat. Come and make friends! Pulborough Library RH202BP £1 Isla Moran 075 226 89948 isla@pdcca.org.uk Every Friday 10:00 AM Blue Idol Open Day Visit this historic Quaker building and discover local history Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House Coolham RH13 8QP Free admin@blueidol.org

COURSES & TUITION 30 Nov - 1 Dec Morning, afternoon, evening Wreath making workshops With Sam Gazey from Hot Pink Peony. Option to book lunch with daytime sessions. Sullington Manor Farm RH20 4AE hotpinkpeony@hotmail.co.uk 07968 940988 www.hotpinkpeony.com Fri 01 Dec 7:00 PM Wine Tasting Evening Wine Tasting with Grazing Board with South Downs Wine Cellars.

Findon Place Findon BN14 0RF Caroline Hill 01903 877085 hello@findonplace.com www.findonplace.com

EXHIBITIONS 1 - 12 Nov 9:00 AM Peace Doves art installation Hosting artist Peter Walker's immersive installation, Peace Doves. Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX Free info@chichestercathedral.org.uk www.chichestercathedral.org.uk 1-11 Nov 10:00 AM Landscapes in Time A group show featuring 3 local artists: Chris Sedgwick, Amanda Duke and David Wise. Colonnade House BN11 3DH www.colonnadehouse.co.uk paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk 1 Nov - 2 Dec 10:00 AM Rebuilding Arundel Castle 1870-1900' The 15th Duke of Norfolk’s Victorian major building project Arundel Museum BN18 9AP with Museum entry ticket 01903 885866 office@arundelmuseum.org www.arundelmuseum.org 14, 21 & 28 Nov Art based days with local artist Kate Tugwell Sullington Manor Farm RH20 4AE katetugwell@gmail.com katesartclasses.com 18-19 Nov 10:00 AM Art Exhibition Local artists will display their work and purchases can be made Storrington Museum RH20 4LL Free storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com

Wed 01 Nov 10:30 AM Dementia Friendly Choir for those experiencing memory problems, but open to all. Trinity Methodist Church Storrington RH20 3NG Robert Gamble 07958 232874 robertgamblerc@gmail.com More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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CRAFT SHOW Midhurst

2 & 3 DECEMBER 2023 10am – 5pm (Sunday 4pm) Batik Ceramics Enamelling Furniture Glass Jewellery Leatherwork Metalwork Pewter Quilt making Silversmithing Textile Art Textiles Woodturning Admission: £3 Adults. Students and Children Free

Midhurst Rother College, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DT

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Sat 25 Nov 10:00 AM Open Day at West Sussex Record Office celebrate the 50th birthday of the West Sussex Archives Society. West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD Free Matthew 01243 753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk

Fri 10 Nov 5:30 PM Fireworks Extravaganza Fireworks, raffle, refreshments, games, BBQ. Ashington CE School RH20 3PG FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Shelley office@ashington.w-sussex.sch.uk Sat 04 Nov 4:00PM Night of Colours Fireworks Sat 18 Nov 11:00 AM Craft Day Have a go at Visitors are encouraged to “dress to dazzle” by some crafting. For adults and children. The Old wearing bright colours Fontwell Park BN18 0SY Meeting House Ditchling BN6 8UJ Free. Rev £13 01243 543335 events@fontwellpark.co.uk 07771 609347 revduncanv@gmail.com www.fontwellpark.co.uk/whats-on/saturday-4www.ditchlingunitarians.org.uk november-fireworks Thu 30 Nov 5:00 PM Storrington Lights up Christmas Lighting up procession from Library to 23 Nov - 24 Dec Place Villerest. Fair, live music, market, food & 4:15 PM Glow drink throughout Storrington Village RH20 Wild 10th Anniversary Sat 02 Dec 12:00 PM Family Festive Day Family Wakehurst fun with Santa's Grotto, children's entertainment Sussex's & crafts, food & drink Storrington Village RH20 ultimate winter lantern trail is back for its 10th Sun 03 Dec 10:30 AM Tree Dressing Annual anniversary! Wakehurst Haywards Heath RH17 ‘Tree Dressing’ event, celebrating trees and the 6TN From £14 Under 4's free. Wakehurst natural world. Weald & Downland Living 01444 894066 glowwild@kew.org Museum Singleton PO18 0EU 01243 811363 www.kew.org/wakehurst office@wealddown.co.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

Pre-booking essential 25 & 26 November Join us as we host our annual Advent & Christmas Market.

A BOUTIQUE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE & MARKET

With over 100 hand-selected stalls, festive activities and an opportunity to say hello to Father Christmas.

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7-9 Dec 5:00 PM The Children's Trust's Winter Illuminations An evening of Winter Fun! The Children's Trust Tadworth KT20 5RU £11 01737 365000 events@thechildrenstrust.co.uk www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/events

Sat 18 Nov 11:00 AM Craft Fair with Light Lunches Various bespoke hand made gifts. Cake stall and light lunches being served All Saints Church Hall Findon Valley BN14 0DT Christine christine.parkin21@outlook.com Sat 25 Nov 9:15 AM Christmas Fair Stalls, gifts, refreshments by Rotary Club of Chichester Harbour The Assembly Rooms Chichester PO19 1LQ Free. Jean jeanhardstaff@btinternet.com FAYRES & FETES Sat 25 Nov 10:00 AM Tillington Christmas Fair Sat 04 Nov 10:00 AM Autumn Fair Stalls, gifts, All your Christmas present problems solved here refreshments Midhurst Methodist Church GU29 Tillington Village Hall GU28 Free for children 9DU £1, includes a cup of coffee 01730 Gerald Gresham-Cooke 01798 342151 814596 midhurstmethodisttech@gmail.com geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com www.midhurstmethodist.com Sat 25 Nov 10:30 AM Christmas fair in aid of Sat 11 Nov 10:00 AM Steyning Holistic Fair An Save The Children The Fishbourne Centre PO18 enjoyable and uplifting day all round. The 8BE Save The Children Chichester Branch Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ £3 Silverdragon 07765 048590 linda.savage232@gmail.com Wellbeing 07939 642917 silverdragonwellbeing@gmail.com Sat 25 Nov 12:00 PM Ashington Christmas silverdragonwellbeing.comsteyning-holistic-fair Fayre gifts, decorations, tombola, Christmas Drink Hamper raffle, cakes, Bric-a-Brac and Hot Sat 18 Nov 10:00 AM Charity Winter Family Fair Lunch. Ashington Community Centre RH20 3PG In aid of Findon Friends of St Barnabas Findon margaretalford19@btinternet.com Village Hall BN14 0TA £3 Hilary Smith 07359 www.ashingtoncc.org.uk 01903 892633 511570 highdenehouse@outlook.com More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes Sat 02 Dec 11:00 AM Christmas Fair in aid of Tyler's Trust Barnham Community Hall Bognor Regis PO22 0AY £5 for Santa's Grotto Linda Cranfield 07932 057589 tylerstrust@gmail.com 2-3 Dec 10:00 AM Findon Village Church Christmas Tree Festival Findon Village Church BN14 0RF will be decorated with 25 Christmas Trees Graham fishponds185@tiscali.co.uk

FILM Thu 09 Nov 7:00 PM Foreign film evening Worthing Twinning Association is showing a French film. West Worthing Baptist church BN14 7LU £5 Christopher c.doidge@btinternet.com Fri 17 Nov 7:30 PM Film Night - The Miracle Club Billingshurst Community Centre RH14 9QW £7 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net Mon 20 Nov 7:30 PM Film Night - The Miracle Club Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £7 Terri 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net

GARDENS & HORTICULTURE 1 Nov - 22 Nov 10:00 AM Autumn colour Excitement for all, this autumn at Wakehurst Kew East Grinstead RH17 6TN Standard day entry, 16 and under go free 01444 894066 wakehurst@kew.org kew.org/wakehurst Wed 08 Nov 7:15 PM Garden Pest Recognition & Control A talk by retired RHS Entomologist Andrew Halstead West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £3 visitors - Members free. Carys 07792 817399 carys.pickett@btinternet.com www.westchilthortsoc.wordpress.com

MUSIC Thu 09 Nov 7:30 PM Jazz @ The Vic The Big House Trio with a different guest each month The Victoria Institute Arundel BN18 9DG £12 Mike events@thevictoriainstitute.com www.thevictoriainstitute.com Fri 10 Nov 8:00 AM The Paper Jam Duo Christian Garrick, jazz violinist with jazz pianist David Gordon Arundel Jailhouse BN18 9AP £15, Mike Carey mike@bighouse.band

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Every address every month Fri 17 Nov 7:30 PM Folk Fridays at The Vic Monthly folk evening featuring top names from the world of folk music The Victoria Institute Arundel BN18 9DG £12 Mike Carey events@thevictoriainstitute.com www.thevictoriainstitute.com Sat 18 Nov 7:30 PM Winter Concert Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Copland and John Williams with Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra St Andrew's Church Burgess Hill RH15 0LG £17.50/£16.50 in advance info@bhso.org.uk www.bhso.org.uk

What's On 113 Sun 26 Nov 3:00 PM Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Concert Classical concert with full orchestra featuring Rachmaninov's 3rd piano concerto. Worthing Assembly Hall BN11 1HE £3 Students and children www.worthingphil.co.uk worthingphilharmonic@gmail.com

Sun 26 Nov 7:30 PM Vision A concertplay written by Clare Norburn and directed by BAFTAnominated Nicholas Renton. St Anne's Church Lewes BN7 1RJ £5 Steph steph@thetelling.co.uk

Thu 23 Nov 8:00 PM Jazz at the Jailhouse Top names from the jazz circuit in Arundel Jailhouse BN18 9AP £12 Mike mike@bighouse.band www.bighouse.band/jailhouse-jazz

Sat 02 Dec 7:00 PM Christmas Around the World A journey across the globe of Christmas music Ascension Church Haywards Heath RH16 4JS £15 Catherine Kent 07740 946276 mail@kate-kent.co.uk www.coronuovo.org.uk

Sat 25 Nov 7:30 PM Bach's Christmas Oratorio Choral concert by Fernhurst Choral Society St Mary's Church Petworth GU28 0AD Tina 01730 815642 www.fernhurstchoralsociety.org.uk enquiries@fernhurstchoralsociety.org.uk

Tue 05 Dec 7:30 PM Christmas Concerts The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth & Chichester Cathedral Choir with festive music Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 box.office@cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk

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SALES & MARKETS Sat 18 Nov 9:00 AM Arundel Farmers Market local growers, bakers, meat, poultry, flowers, plants and food and drink makers Arundel BN18 9AA www.arundelfarmersmarket.co.uk

Sun 19 Nov 2:30 PM Indoor boot sale Light refreshments. £1 entrance adults, £10 per table or 2 for £18 Ashington Community Centre RH20 3PG Margaret Alford 01903 892633 info@ashingtoncc.org.uk ashingtoncc.org.uk

Sat 09 Dec 7:30 PM Arun Choral Society Evening Christmas Concert evening of festive choral music & congregational carols Arundel Fri 24 Nov 10:00 AM Boxgrove's Monthly Market Cathedral of Our Lady & St Philip Howard BN18 Boxgrove Village Hall PO18 0EE Free. Sally 01243 9AY £12 boxoffice@arunchoralsociety.co.uk 788332 community@boxgrovevillagehall.co.uk www.arunchoralsociety.co.uk Sat 25 Nov 10:30 AM Arundel Museum Sun 10 Dec 2:30 PM Christmas Carol Service Christmas Gift Sale Cakes, gifts and interesting with The Salvation Army An afternoon of festive music to celebrate Christmas. The Assembly Hall items will be available. Arundel Museum BN18 9PA Free entry office@arundelmuseum.org Worthing BN11 1HE £6 01903 234497 01903 885866 www.arundelmuseum.org rachel.humphrey@salvationarmy.org.uk Sat 25 Nov 9:00 AM Pulborough Village Market Mon 11 Dec 6:30 PM 4Sight Vision Support & Cafe Farmers Market & Cafe is held each Christmas Concert Christmas Concert with month. Free Parking, Free Entry. Pulborough Seaford College Chapel Choir St Mary de Haura Village Hall RH20 2BF Terri Ashpool 07711 Church Shoreham BN43 5DQ £5 Fundraising 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net Team fundraising@4sight.org.uk 4sight.org.uk More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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Every address every month 25-26 Nov 10:30 AM A Christmas Experience & Market annual Advent & Christmas market Weald & Downland Living Museum PO18 0EU 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk Every Fri 9:45 AM Storrington Community Market Volunteer run market selling cakes, biscuits, preserves, eggs, fruit, veg, crafts.

Storrington Village Hall RH20 Free. Katie Bridge 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com

SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT Tue 05 Dec 2:00 PM Festive Afternoon Tea the Ballroom at Findon Place BN14 0RF for Festive Afternoon Tea £25 Caroline 01903 877085 hello@findonplace.com www.findonplace.com

TALKS Wed 01 Nov 10:00 AM Researching the history of your house family and local history research.

West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £7.50/ £6.50 for members Matthew westsussex.gov.uk/ro 01243 753602

Fri 03 Nov 2:30 PM History of the Victoria Cross & George Cross Talk by Tony Gledhill GC on these historic awards with details of some of the holders Storrington Museum RH20 4LL £8/£6 for members storringtonmuseum@hotmail.com 01903 740188 www.storringtonmuseum.com

Tue 07 Nov 2:00 PM The Gleaming Spires of London Talk by Ian Swankie Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB Jackie Buckler 01903 411086 jackiebuckler@sky.com www.theartssocietywestsussex.org Wed 08 Nov 6:00 PM Airbnb Sussex Community Networking Event A unique opportunity to develop your holiday let business.

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Tue 14 Nov 7:00 PM The Rise of Crawley New Town Mon 13 Nov 10:00 Join West AM The Dinosaur Sussex Sculptures of Crystal Record Office and Screen Archive South East for Palace talk by Aaron this special event. Free. Matthew Hunter The Steyning record.office@westsussex.gov.uk Centre BN44 3XZ £10/Free to The Arts www.eventbrite.co.uk Tue 21 Nov 2:00 PM Where Do Novelists Get Society members steyning@theartssociety.org Their Ideas From? Talk by novelist Bobbie www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk Darbyshire. Midhurst Methodist Church Hall Mon 13 Nov 7:30 PM WI Pulborough Meadows GU29 9DU u3asites.org.uk/midhurst Talk by Andy Heath on Woodturning Pulborough midhurstu3a@gmail.com Village Hall RH20 2BF Shirley Flint 07790 Wed 22 Nov 7:15 PM The Coming of the Railway 443492 shirleyflint27@hotmail.com to Southampton David Brace historical Tue 14 Nov 7:00 PM An Evening with Isabella illustrated presentation covering Southampton Tree talks about her pioneering rewilding work at and its railway Bassil Shippam Centre the Knepp Estate Pulborough Village Hall RH20 Chichester PO19 7LG £4 Roger Sandford 07403 2BF Friends of the South Downs 01798 875073 885061 chichester@rcts.org.uk enquiries@friendsofthesouthdowns.org.uk www.rcts.org.uk/branches/branch-chrwww.ticketsource.co.uk chichester More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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Every address every month Tue 28 Nov 7:00 PM Chichester in Colour 1973 With local historian Alan Green. West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £8/£7.00 for West Sussex Archives Society members; £5 online Matthew 01243 753602 www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro

16 Nov - 2 Dec 2:30 PM Life of Pi The five-star theatre performance on its first UK tour Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 01243 781312 hello@cft.org.uk cft.org.uk

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21st Nov 7pm A Christmas Carol This Is My Theatre brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale to life. Danny House Hurstpierpoint www.thisismytheatre.com/achristmas-carol

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Sussex Snippets Charity & Community news from across the counties More than £420,000 worth of road improvements were completed by West Sussex County Council this summer to boost active/sustainable travel options. www.westsussex.gov.uk The Home Upgrade Grant, available through the Warmer Homes programme, is for lower income households living in the least energy efficient homes without gas central heating. Sussex residents can qualify for free efficiency improvements subject to qualification. Call 0800 038 5757 or apply via www.warmerhomes.org.uk The Brighton Memory Walk took place on 30th September and over 700 Alzheimer’s Society supporters walked to support people affected by dementia raising £98,000 for the charity. Visit memorywalk.org.uk to find out more or to organise your own Memory Walk.

“We need more nature everywhere for everyone.” That’s the call to action from the South Downs National Park Authority as it responds to the latest State of Nature report, which lays bare the full extent of the biodiversity crisis. The leading scientific report, shows that one in six species are at risk of being lost in Great Britain. www.southdowns.gov.uk/renature A short film on the library service YouTube channel features a behind the scenes look at a book on its journey from the shelves to a person who has requested it. Millions of items are checked out by library users in West Sussex each year and library staff are busy compiling a list of 2023’s most popular books. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=h24hSRo4pTU Recycling centres across West Sussex switched to autumn/winter hours from 1 October. Opening times for centres will be 9am – 4pm until 31 March 2024. Some sites will also be closed for an additional day. www.westsussex.gov.uk/ booktorecycle Over 200 delegates attended Transport for the South East’s ‘Connecting The South East’ annual conference on 19 September to discuss improving transport infrastructure across the region as well as debating issues such as alternative fuels and active travel. The event also featured a

demo area where delegates could find out more about hydrogen technology by visiting a hydrogen bus from Brighton & Hove buses, as well as riding e-bikes from Beryl Bikes. www.tfse.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust hope to raise £110,000 to purchase three fields adjoining their nature reserve at Ebernoe Common. The charity says, this is an important opportunity to make more space for wildlife. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk A National Park grant scheme is allowing schoolchildren to enjoy a school trip to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors. Over the past two years, 12,000 children have enjoyed a school trip thanks to the South Downs National Park. It’s hoped applications for the next round of grants will open in January, subject to further funding. www.southdowns.gov.uk/learning/ grants-for-schools/ £100,000 is being invested in the South Downs National Park to help establish over 5,000 hectares of interconnected woodland across Hampshire and Sussex that will help wildlife thrive.

The investment is coming from Estee Lauder, based in the National Park at Petersfield. Once established, the South Downs woodland initiative will contribute significantly to the UK's journey to achieving Net Zero by using woodland creation to sequester greenhouse gases.

Aldi stores in Sussex donated 28,000 meals to families in need over the summer school holidays. All of its Sussex stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform Neighbourly.

West Sussex County Council have completed a £1.8m surface dressing treatment programme on 44.5 miles of roads. 20.6 miles of roads were also treated with a surface sealant which will prolong the life of the dressing on roads. West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Councillor Joy Dennis said the treatment, "will also help to prevent the formation of potholes and minimise disruption to road users.” details available from the Highways section of www.westsussex.gov.uk

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Park tennis courts at Swansea Gardens in Bognor have been reopened after a £60,000 renovation. The courts have undergone extensive work including resurfacing, repainting and a new gate system. As well as weekly free park tennis sessions, with equipment provided, the new courts will host Local Tennis Leagues. New booking systems and gate access technology has also been installed as part of the project at Blakes Road, Norfolk Gardens and Maltravers Park.

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Charity & Community News Pet of the Month & Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre Christmas Fayre 25th November Meet lovely little two year old male rabbit Macaroni Cheese. He is a lovely little boy who enjoys strokes and company. He can occasionally be a little sassy if he is in a funny mood but really he does love people. Macaroni Cheese is looking to find a new home where there is a female rabbit he can bond with. He is generally a very sweet boy so he could live with older children. If you think you may be able to offer Macaroni Cheese a loving home please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit our website www.crrc.co.uk.

CRRC are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 25th November at North Munhum Village Hall. 10am-1pm with stalls, refreshments, games and much more. Please come along to support the animals and grab yourself some gifts or treats. www.crrc.co.uk.

Arundel ‘Chord’ would be transformational, local Greens tell Southern Chichester & Arun Green Party has responded to Southern’s West Coastway consultation to express disappointment that the proposed changes are a further erosion of local rail services and direct train travel through West Sussex. Equally disappointing is that once again, despite overwhelming public and political support, the provision of a 500-metre ‘Arundel Chord’ addition (which would provide direct services to Brighton without having to change trains at Barnham) has not been considered.

Local Greens say simplifying the journey between Arundel, Worthing and Brighton stations, thereby negating the need to ‘change trains and double-back’ at Barnham or Littlehampton, would encourage greater local rail use. This provision of a viable alternative to car travel, especially for daily commutes, along the West Coast corridor would facilitate a reduction in local road traffic and air pollution and is far preferable to an expansion of the local road network. www.chichesterarun.greenparty.org.uk/

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Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens

Bulbs- a guide to a colourful Spring garden When a client asks me to design a garden with all year colour, my first thoughts are normally-“Right, lots of Spring bulbs so that the rest of the beds can be taken up with Summer and Autumn flowering plants!”

They are the most efficient way to have colour from January to May without taking up too much space and bulbs can be planted in areas where the trees haven’t come into leaf so they survive where other flowering plants can’t. And they are inflation busting with most coming back Allium purple sensations in greater abundance each year.

Below are some tips on what and where to plant Lawn this month.

It is not fashionable these days but why not plant up a large area of your lawn with Crocuses.

Alliums - wow factor Plant your Alliums deep as their long stem They will delight you when they push up through growth under the soil to reach the surface will the grass and in the 70’s colour scheme of purproduce stronger more wind tolerant stems. For ples, whites and yellows and they are easily the classic purple ball effect Allium Purple Sen- mown over once they have wilted away. You sations or white Mount Everest are popular. For could also collect saffron which are the red stathe enormous wow factor, Allium cristofii have mens inside the flower! fantastic architectural heads. A more casual You can plant Daffodil February Gold in your effect can be achieved by the delicate and hardy lawn. Grab handfuls, close your eyes and throw drumstick Alliums. Most people leave the Allium them onto your lawn. Where they fall, that’s heads long after the purple, red and whites balls where you plant them. They will look more natuhave faded as their bright white strong forms ralised when they have this random pattern. look great amongst other planting schemes and Think about having on average 5 per square metre though some square metres will have even through the winter. none while others be crammed full.

Woodland / Shady areas Look around and see if you have any shady are- Pots as under trees. Bulbs love this space as it is free Now is the time to cram your pots with tulips. from footfall, the trees are not yet into leaf so Most don’t come back the following year so a there is plenty of light and there is reduced few weeks of display and that’s it. But what a way to awaken colour in your garden. If you have chance of being waterlogged.

Choose natural colonisers like Daffodils, Crocus, a very sheltered and hot spot try Freesia- their scent will intoxicate you. Try Scilla as well.

English Bluebells, Snowdrops and Grape Miscari.

They will multiply year upon year and make the Plant in big groups shady area the great focal point of Spring’s arri- Don’t be tempted to buy 5 of these and 6 of val. Also think about large swathes of Anemone those. If you want maximum impact buy in bulk.

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daffodils and 200 creates a completely different effect. Even in big pots go for 12-15 tulips rather than a few. And if you are planting them in borders it is better to have three clumps of 15 than 45 bulbs dotted about the place looking lonely.

Go for the unusual Try Frittilaria Crown Imperials, the mad looked Allium ‘Hair’, Narcissi ‘Rip Van Winkle’ or Tulipa ‘Wow’ and again plant in a couple of nice big clumps, maybe on both sides of your doorway so you enjoy them many times a day. You can also try the giant Snowdrop Leucojuim in a quiet corner of the garden.

Plant in amongst other plants You can plant your bulbs in amongst evergreen ground cover which doubles the use of the space and also hides the foliage once the bulbs have finished. Try planting in amongst an area of Perriwinkle, Ajuga, Violets or even Ivy. Snowdrops are good at the base of Japanese anemones before the latter come into leaf.

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Every address every month Planting Advice and Care The packet that the bulbs arrive in will normally tell you the depth and spacing for planting up.

If you are planting in clumps dig a whole section of the bed up of about 40cm in diameter rather than try to plant them individually.

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If you have planted in pots make sure they don’t dry out which is possible if we have a dry Autumn or Winter.

Bulbs like a mulch feed whether in pots or in the open ground so this can done now after you have planted them.

If you deadhead the old flowers once they have finished then you will stop the plant having to produce seeds which can weaken it. Most people though like to leave the old seedheads of Alliums to dry out as they look very sculptural over the Summer and Autumn.

Lastly if you leave the foliage to die back naturally then more of the energy of the plant can return to the bulb increasing its health.

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Offering support to unpaid carers in the county. By Lynn Smith NHS England, defines a carer as “Anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid.

Carers Support West Sussex (CSWS) is the amalgamation of three organisations who saw fit to become one. Registered with the charity commission in 2008, the charity is now fifteen years old and has been growing from strength to strength as the need for support of carers has grown.

Sonia Mangan, CEO of Carers Support West Sussex, says that there is a nationwide need to provide support to these carers. CSWS is West Sussex’s support for those who are caring for someone. The charity is dedicated to offering unpaid carers the information, guidance and emotional support they need, whether the individual’s carer journey is a sudden responsibility or a lifelong commitment.

“It’s (CSWS) aim is to deliver a well networked and supportive approach to each carer in the county, in the city, town or village in which they live, providing local solutions to family and friend carers.”

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people who became unpaid carers were in this age group (Petrillo and Bennett, 2022).

CSWS offers guidance and practical and emotional support Accessing this support, Sonia Mangan explains, begins with the carer making contact or being referred to CSWS, by a professional who has recognised a need for support. The carer discusses their caring situation with a wellbeing worker who can assess the best course of action. The charity doesn’t subscribe to the belief that one size fits all. In fact, they believe that every caring situation is different and should be treated with the respect and dignity deserved.

One way of achieving this aim is via a statutory carer assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to determine the help and support which could be provided to the carer, which may include access to equipment or services offered by the council.

During the assessment, common topics of discussion include: The carer’s role and how it affects their life; how the carer feels about caring and the options available; and the carers health and wellbeing, including physical, mental and emotional problems the carer might be having.

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volunteer to do a regular check in and chat, all they need to do is register with CSWS. A twenty-six percent increase in carer registrations CSWS has over 30,000 carers registered and has seen a staggering twenty-six percent increase with them. During 2022 – 23, 5,301 new carers were registered with the service. And, according to the charity, the number of monthly registrations just keeps climbing and climbing.

The charity points those carers who are new to caring, or those looking for more information, to the Carers Smart Search, accessed via the CSWS website. This simple tool takes a couple of minutes answering questions and guides the carer to the information they’re seeking. If the carer cannot find what they’re looking for a phone call to the charity should provide them with the help they need.

Defining success CSWS’s vision, Sonia Mangan says, is to bring the day forward when family and friend carers are seen, heard, and included. During 2020, the charity’s trustees, employees and volunteers worked together with carers to review who CSWS

are, what they aspire to and the actions needed to achieve these aspirations. “The vision and the strategy are the driving force of the organisation.

And so, success is defined by how we stack up against that vision and the six strategy aims.”

There is regular consultation with carers to establish if their needs have changed, to ensure we are delivering the right services at the right time. We also constantly ask carers to give us their opinions about how we are performing.

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You can find out more about CSWS’s six strategy aims from the “Our Strategy for the future” report, available on the website.

Carers Rights Day – Thursday 23 November 2023 Each year Carers Rights Day brings organisations together to help carers in the local community know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to. This year the campaign will focus on the ways in which caring costs unpaid carers. Events will be running throughout the week and CSWS encourages carers to book their places in advance.

Predominately funded by local government contracts CSWS receives most of its funding from West Sussex County Council (WSCC) with the remaining funding coming from grants and other trading facilities. Currently, CSWS has 118 employed members of staff and 73 volunteers.

The charity relies upon the support of volunteers who Sonia Mangan describes as “Fantastic and assist in all areas. Last year,

volunteers contributed an incredible 146,704 minutes of volunteering. The volunteer run “check in and chat” telephone befriending service provided 20,910 minutes! Which helped carers feel more socially connected.

“We are in the process of reviewing our volunteer roles, but will very much be recruiting for new volunteers very soon – so keep an eye out for the roles on our website.

When I ask Sonia what the greatest challenge is facing CSWS, the response she gives is, sadly, a common one amongst the charity sector. “One of the greatest challenged faced by the charity is the ability, with the resources given, to keep up with demand. CSWS wants to ensure that each carer is given the time they deserve, which may mean that waiting lists may be longer than the charity would like. In this case the charity asks carers for their patience and understanding.”

Contact Carers Support West Sussex The Orchard, 1-2 Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road, Crawley, RH10 6AD. Tel: 0300 028 8888.

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Go Green Behind the Wheel Eco-Driving Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Here are some tips to save fuel and money while helping the planet: Drive smoothly Sudden accelerations and hard braking waste fuel.

Gently accelerate and coast more while anticipating traffic patterns ahead.

Cruise control also helps maintain a fuel-efficient constant speed.

Monitor your speed Speeding wastes fuel. Optimal fuel economy is achieved between 30-50 mph. Above 50 mph, fuel economy drops rapidly. Use cruise control on motorways to avoid speeding.

Reduce idling Idling for over 10 seconds uses more fuel than restarting your engine. Cut idling time by turning off your engine if stopped for more than 30 seconds. Exceptions include heavy traffic jams.

Lighten the load Extra weight reduces fuel economy, so remove unnecessary items from your car. An extra 100 pounds can reduce efficiency by up to 2%. Also avoid using roof racks when not needed.

Check tire pressure Under-inflated tires create more rolling resistance which reduces fuel economy. Check pressures monthly and before long trips. Proper inflation also enhances safety and tire lifespan.

Limit air conditioning (A/C) Use A/C sparingly. At faster speeds, opening windows is more efficient than A/C. Park in shade to keep your car cooler. Schedule maintenance to ensure A/C runs efficiently.

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Life of Pi Coming to Chichester as part of it’s first UK tour Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation stars an extraordinary life-size puppeteered Bengal Tiger.

After an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, sixteen year-old Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive?

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Winner of five Olivier Awards including Best New Play in the West End, and three Tony Awards on Broadway, the five-star theatrical phenomenon Life of Pi comes to Chichester Festival Theatre from 16 Nov–2 Dec, as part of its first UK tour.

Based on Yann Martel’s novel, the winner of the Man Booker Prize, which has sold over fifteen million copies worldwide, Life of Pi is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope.

Win a pair of tickets to Life of Pi on 16th November To enter answer the following question: Q: What species is the puppeteered tiger? a) Siberian b) Bengal c) Caspian Send your answer and contact details to: Winter Fair Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 9th November 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Arundel: What’s in a name?

By local historian Mark Phillips

The beautiful castle town of Arundel

In 1586, William Camden wrote in the Britannica a topographical survey of England, that the name ‘Arundel’ simply came from, ‘…the valley or dale which lieth upon the river Arun, in case Arun bee the name of the river…’ ‘…who thereupon named it in Latine Aruntina vallis , that is, Arundale.’

Moving on to 1834, one of the town's most respected historians, The Rev MA Tierney, considered several varied and fanciful suggestions put forward over the years for the origin of the town name. Like Camden before him, he settled for what he believed was the most logical explanation - ‘Dell (valley) of the River Arun.’ A very reasonable conclusion... at the time.

However, we now know that the river Arun was named after the town and not, as is usual, the other way around. Furthermore, back in the late 1600s, the River Arun was known as the Arundel River or The High Stream of Arundel. Which, incidentally, could imply that there was also a ‘Lower Stream of Arundel’ at some point in history.

Attending primary school in the mid-1960’s, the teachers told us that ‘Arundel’ was named after a wild plant called Horehound that was supposed to have grown in the fields either side of the river. In old English this was a medicinal plant known as ‘Harhund’ and in old English the town become known as Hārhūnedell, the valley or dell where the Harhund grows. Did this later evolve into ‘arhundel’ by dropping the ‘H’?

Another explanation was that the name comes from ‘Swallow’, being the heraldic emblem for Arundel.

We were told that the word ‘Swallow’ is ‘hirondelle’ in The Arundel Swallow on top French. (or in old of the Town Hall

French arondelle) As a child, I considered this explanation, until I figured that if true, it would have been like naming a town Blackbird or Woodpecker; unlikely maybe…

Does the name derive from the Anglo-Saxon word hærndell, that meant ‘tidal valley.’

This may imply that Swallow on Town Quay the word ‘Arun’ derives from ‘tide/tidal.’ The name could also be Old English; earndæl or ærndæl, meaning 'eagle dell' or 'dwelling dell'.

However, we have another problem with these suggestions, as the suffix ‘dell’ is quite uncommon in this part of the UK and is far more frequently found in the North of England and Scotland. And ‘arun’ (Latin) linked with (the more northern word) ‘dell’, would have been a rather unusual combination.

Arundel historian, Rosemary Hagedorn suggests another possibility, ‘… arundo is Latin for reed, (alternative spelling harundo. Plural, reeds, arundines) although this does not mean that the name is of Roman origin. In the Middle Ages, scribes wrote books and documents in Latin, translating common speech such as Old English or Norman French. For example, the old English place-name hreadwaeter ‘reed-water - marshy land where reeds are growing’ might be translated into Latin as Camden’s ‘Aruntina vallis’, the valley of the reeds, and then partly back translated as Arun dell?

We do know that the name ‘Arundel’ was in use in the 1500’s. In the 1700’s the name was often spelt as ‘Arundell’, until the spelling with the single ‘L’ was commonly accepted in the mid 1800’s.

So what are your thoughts on this? Is it one of the above? Is it a mixture of more than one of the above? Up until the early part of the 1900s, locals would often pronounce ‘Arundel’ as ‘Harrndel’ or ‘Arrndel’. Is this a clue to unravelling the mystery?

Or perhaps you have another explanation?

As Rosemary says: “It’s fun to speculate, but the truth is we really do not know.”

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James Garage, Burndell Road, Yapton

By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford local history

1995 Noble Autos garage fire

The Burndell Road Garage Many Yaptonians will remember James Garage situated on the southern side of Burndell Road.

The business change hands and name several times in its latter years finally ending up as Noble Autos. Following a devasting fire 1995 the garage was demolished and rebuilt, to serve the village for another ten years before succumbing to the developers.

Nippabout Motor Works The garage started out life as Nippabout Motor Works, the brain-child of Albert George James, a Londoner, who moved to Yapton in 1922 and set-up a very successful business producing toy pedal cars. Many were exported and some were even sold by Selfridges, who ordered 12 at a time. The design was based on a Morgan 3 wheeled car of the same period. Forward motion was achieved by linkages rather than being chain driven. Albert’s entrepreneurism didn’t end there. According to a receipt dated 1925, under the name of James & Clayton, they promoted themselves as Engineers as well as Motor & Cycle Agents. The receipt was for the sale of ‘Model B25 B.S.A. Motor Cycle with footboards’ sold for £45-13 shillings.

Charlie Langrish in Workshop

Garage Expansion As his business expanded, Albert James created a haulage company employing 15 men. He invested in old Brighton Daimler buses which he converted and used in his new venture. A contract which he was most noted for was transporting fully grown trees from Slindon Woods to Bailiffs Court, Clymping, for Lord Moyne who wanted to create an instant garden in the grounds. By this time Albert had outgrown his premises, so to overcome this problem he knocked down his own house, which was sited next door to his workshop, and a neighbouring flint cottage. This made way for his new workshop, showroom and forecourt to which he added petrol pumps in 1955.

James Garage Petrol Pumps

A New Generation Following the death of Albert James in 1963, the business passed to his son Stan, who with his friend from his school days, John Green, continued to run a very successful business.

Many readers who lived in Yapton at them time will remember their chief mechanic, Charlie Langrish, who carried on working for the company well past retirement age. When the garage was sold in the 1980’s and became Scott and Noble, Charlie continued to work part time for the new owners.

End of an Era The ownership changed again a few years later and became Nobles Autos. It was in 1995, that a car caught fire in the workshop, and the resulting inferno destroyed about 70% of the premises. Like the Phoenix, a new garage grew from the destruction only to be pulled down in 2006 to make way for Ryebank Walk.

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Two options for losing weight

By Heather Smith - Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Two Options for Losing Weight Option 1 - Cut your intake drastically, increase your activity and hold on tight.

Option 2 - Make sustainable changes to your diet and exercise habits.

Now, no one is going to tell you that option 1 won’t work. It will work, and it’ll work quickly.

But, you’ll reach a long lasting, hard plateau fairly quickly. Then, you’ll need to cut your intake and increase your activity further and further – until you’re surviving on a tiny amount of food and spending all your time exercising.

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Sussex Walks - Nov & Dec 2023 These are the “Heart Smart Walks” run by Chichester District Council.

They must be pre-booked up to 7 days in advance, see below.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk.

All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated.

These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled.

Full programme of walks available on www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart IMPORTANT: You must pre-book all walks on chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041 Wed 8th November – 10.30am – Eartham - 2-2.5 hrs Distance: 5.5 miles.

A walk through Eartham Woods, coming back along Stane Street. No stiles.

Meet: Forestry Commission Car Park, Eartham Wed 8th November – 10.30am - Climping - Gentle Pace - 1hr 15 mins Distance: Approx. 3 miles.

Along dunes and beach then fields. Refreshments are available at the Yacht Club on the return.

Meet: 10.30am at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, BN17 5DL. Wed 8th November – *2.30pm* – Bosham Quay - 1 hr 15 mins Distance: 3 miles.

Along Shore Road, then Chichester Harbour Coast Walk, back the same way. Some muddy patches.

Meet: Bosham Car Park, PO18 8HZ, at the pedestrian area near Bosham Public Toilets.

Friday 10th November – 10.30am - Boxgrove 2 hrs Distance: 3.85 miles.

Ascent 20m. Flat walk around Goodwood Estate, Tinwood Vineyard and Boxgrove Priory.

Meet: Boxgrove Village Hall. SU906076 ( Nearby postcode PO18 0EQ ) Tuesday 14th November – 11am – Midhurst Jubilee Walk & South Pond - 45 mins / 1.5 miles.

Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings.

Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Rd, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking - need ticket Wed 15th November – 10.30am – Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill 2 hrs 30 mins. Distance: 6 miles.

Walking up through Houghton Forest and back along the South Downs Way with panoramic views in all directions. Fairly strenuous with two long uphill stretches. Flint path can be slippery. No stiles.

Meet: Whiteways Car Park, BN18 9FD. New car parking charges - £1.80 for 3 hours.

Thurs 16th November – 10am – Wisborough Green 6.5 miles Duration 2.5-3 hours.

A walk up Harsfold Lane over the Wey & Arun Canal to Lee Place then via bridleways and footpaths to Lordings Lock. Hilly, 6 stiles, 1 fence – it should be fun. Please note – it may be changed if river has flooded through rainfall. Sorry no dogs.

Meet: Park at the green in the laybys Sun 19th November – 10.30am - Slindon Woods – Gentle Pace 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 miles.

Lovely views. Generally flat, gravel path. Some muddy areas and short inclines. Last ¼ mile uphill.

Meet: National Trust car park, Dukes Road, Slindon.

Tue 21st November – 10.30am – Yapton Canal 2hrs Distance: 4 miles Along the course of the old Portsmouth - Arun canal.

Meet: Main car park in the centre of Yapton alongside the playing field, BN18 0ET Wednesday 29th November – 10.30am - Petworth Park – 1 & half hours. Distance: 3 miles.

Discover the history and see the fallow deer in Petworth Park.

Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU963 220.

Mon 4th December – 10.30am – Chichester Canal : 30 mins Distance: 1 mile.

A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners.

Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT. Wed 6th December – 10.30am – Singleton to West Dean 3-3.5 hours Distance: 7 miles.

A longer strenuous walk, starting with a steep climb. Some uneven paths. No stiles.

Meet: Outside Singleton C of E Primary School, PO18 0HP

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Amberley C of E Primary School Celebrating who we are & harvest celebrations It seems unbelievable that we are moving so quickly through the school year; the lovely autumnal colours are all around us and there is a definite chill in the air. We have been a busy, happy school throughout the past couple of months and are very much looking forward to Christmas!

Celebrating Who We Are – Class Flags At Amberley, we have three amazing classes: Willow, Maple and Oak. At the start of year, each class made a Class Flag which comes from the idea of creating a ‘tribal classroom’, helping to foster a sense of belonging for everyone. Everyone contributes to the flag - including classroom staff – and the flag stays up

all year round as a symbol of each class being a team. It’s a fantastic display to refer to; as the team gets stronger through the year, the flag is there to symbolise that.

Harvest celebrations We celebrated Harvest at the start of October at St. Michael’s Church. There was a wonderful and warm sense of community at the service and we truly valued the generous Harvest donations made by families. The donations are going to Family Support Work, a Diocesan charity that provides services to many families, of all faiths and none; they seek to strengthen each family they work with, to provide a safe environment for children and give them the best start in life.

Mrs Lizzie Martin Executive Headteacher, Arun Villages Federation www.amberley.w-sussex.sch.uk

Arundel C of E Primary School Update for November 2023 ACE Year 5 Visit Christ’s Hospital The children recently had the opportunity to watch a production, delivered by some of the students from Christ’s Hospital school. Year 9 drama students from the school performed their original devised pieces based on folk tales and legends from around the world. The Stories shared were based on the changing seasons, cultural events and international festivals.

Ava and her amazing gift to others In a heart-warming display of empathy and generosity, Ava, a four-yearold pupil in Rainbow Class (Reception Class), has captured our hearts by saving her pocket money to help others during the harvest festival. Her actions exemplify the core values of ACE and showcase her remarkable qualities at such a young age.

Super Ella Ella in Year 6 has chosen to do a Cancer Research challenge this month which includes walking 100 miles in October.

Her grandad received the all clear on Friday after his last battle whilst ongoing battle continues with two other types of cancer.

Harvest 2023 at ACE Harvest Festival is a fantastic time of year. Both children, governors, volunteers, parents and teachers have an opportunity to show their gratitude towards God who created our wonderful world. Today was a fine opportunity for the whole ACE community to give thanks for the food they receive, provide a greater awareness of where it comes from and encourage us all to reflect about those who are less fortunate.

We thank all ACE families for their generosity in a time where few have plenty. arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk

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www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk Parents and their children from our local area and beyond are warmly invited to see our EXCELLENT school in action.

(Rated 'Excellent' by Church School Inspectors 2022) Parents are invited to contact the school office for further information Please contact the office on: tel: 01903 883149 email: office@arundel.w-sussex.sch.uk

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Slade 50 Years of ‘Cum On Feel The Noize’ & ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ Slade’s chart career has spanned 6 decades and their enduring songs “Far Far Away”, "Cum on Feel The Noize" and "Coz I Luv You" are still featured today in TV commercials for some of the Worlds biggest companies.

Slade today is still one of the most exciting bands on the road, and their stage performance is a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating rollercoaster ride of pure unadulterated rock'n'roll. www.davehillslade.com/tour-dates

Celebrating 50 years of their songs reaching No1 in 1973 with their 2023 UK Tour coming to Southampton – Engine Rooms on 19th December.

One of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of pop-rock'n'roll, flamboyance and fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which 6 were No-1 smash hits plus 6 smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.

Win a pair of tickets to see Slade on 19th December To enter answer the following question: Q: What year did their songs reach No.1? a) 1973 b) 1975 c) 1972 Send your answer and contact details to: Slade Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th November 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Andrew Griffith MP MP for Arundel & South Downs, November update Many residents had written to me in recent months genuinely fearful that they lived off grid in a rural area or an older property and had heard about plans to ban replacement boilers from 2026.

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Aldingbourne Parish Council Report from Parish Council meeting on 3rd October 2023 Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre - Jonathan Leahy was in attendance and advised that Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre in conjunction with local churches was considering offering a Christmas Day lunch to residents that meet a certain criteria (yet to be determined).

Jonathan Leahy also reported that following the presentation by Barnham Trojans on proposals for new changing room facilities, that there may be issues with this project and the lease ACSC has with the Parish Council and the amount of land that would be involved in this project. He will provide a copy of the lease to Cllr Foott who will review the lease.

Food bank - There is now a food bank at the Westergate Methodist Church due to the cost-ofliving crisis and it is felt a lunch on Christmas Day would be welcomed. Heidi Luther the Treasurer of the ACSC has a food handling certificate, volunteers would be needed but he was confident that this would not pose a problem. The Parish Council advised they were fully supportive

of this initiative and looked forward to receiving a full report on the logistics of the day, which would be kept to a maximum of 50 people.

Update on Speed Indicator signs from Cllr Flitter - Cllr Flitter had volunteered to progress this initiative and provided a report which was circulated prior to the meeting. A vote was taken on whether to progress this project. 5 councillors were in favour for the project to go ahead and 2 councillors were against on the basis that there was no evidence it would reduce speeding. Cllr Rickard agreed to take a lead with Cllr Foott, who would assess the information in the report, the quotes received and the proposed locations and report back. The Clerk will include this on the list of projects for the next finance agenda. www.aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk

Amberley Parish Council Illegal parking, speed limits, bus services, hedgehogs Edited extracts from draft minutes of the Council meeting 14th September 2023.

Issues raised by residents: Inconsiderate and illegal parking in the village, especially at the junctions at either end of Hog Lane. A resident suggested double yellow lines to be installed and a recommendation for residents affected to report the vehicles to Operation Crackdown. The council agreed that further investigation into the parking issue is required.

How is the council encouraging the use of the car park? The car park is very well used, CCTV evidence confirms this.

Hedgehogs being run over on the road near the entrance to the football field. Council is looking into the installation of hedgehog warning signs.

Millennium Green Trust A trustee asked if the council would continue to provide their annual donation to cover insurance costs. This would be discussed at the Finance meeting in October.

Bridge maintenance. A trustee from the Millenni-

um Green advised that they are currently in legal negotiations with Antler Homes regarding the maintenance costs for the bridge from the Swan Meadows development to the Millennium Green and asked if the council could provide a further donation to help with their legal costs (£2,000 so far), which would be returned if they were successful. The council agreed to discuss this request at the October Finance Committee.

20mph village speed limit application had gone through the initial stage, now with a West Sussex Highways Traffic Engineer to fully review the request.

40mph speed reduction along football field support of Paul Marshall, leader of West Sussex CC, has been obtained (required for the application to progress) and that the application would shortly be submitted to WSCC. Village Bus survey is currently underway to see which services residents would like. They are also hoping to get another driver. www.amberley-pc.org.uk

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Barnham & Eastergate Parish Council Community Wardens & Working Party Updates Edited extracts from draft minutes of Parish Council Meeting 12th September 2023.

Arun Community Wardens - New ADC Community Wardens who cover area that includes Barnham and Eastergate, attended meeting to give a short verbal presentation on their role.

Main purpose was to provide regular visual presence in area so they can be approached to raise matters of concern. They can make reports on residents behalf to appropriate authorities to resolve the matter or signpost them in right direction to make report. They attend Community coffee mornings and gave advice on issues like fraud awareness, they’re happy to attend future events. Working relationship with PCSO and share concerns to seek joint resolutions.

Council raised issue of using ADC website for reporting matters. Once reported no email is ever received entailing what action might be taken. Led to issue of overgrown hedges blocking pavements being raised. This is responsibility of WSCC - Council agreed it might be useful to

undertake survey of Parish using maps from Parish Online and highlight areas that need attention. Full report could be shared with WSCC asking for action to be taken where necessary.

Working Party Updates - People, Places and Spaces (PPS) Working Party report - Community ‘Village Garden’ produced report with details of plans for establishment of ‘Village’ Garden on Murrell’s Field in northwest corner adjacent to gravel overflow car park. Report outlined principles of garden, space it’ll fill, basic design, stage one enabling works, consultation and communication and funding recommendations as follows: 1. Council is asked to approve initial budget of £5000 and agree source of funding 2. Barnham and Eastergate Community Trust be asked to release £3000 Coop funds they have to Parish Council to fund water supply works.

Council approved recommendations with additional funding, budget contains under £2000 taken from reserves for first phase and works to be undertaken. barnhamandeastergate-pc.gov.uk

Walberton Parish Council Update for November 2023 Extracts from the minutes of the minutes of the Full Council (12th September) and General Purposes Committee (19th September) meetings The Avisford Grange tennis courts are nearing completion. Some issues remain to be addressed before they can be handed over. Queries regarding the deeds are with the solicitor. Options for tennis provision and management of the courts were presented. Further potential works including timed floodlighting were discussed.

The options for electric vehicle charging points were discussed. Possible works to connect to the Village Hall power supply were noted. The possibility of an alternative supply via the Pavilion was also discussed as there may be more

capacity; the Pavilion solar panels may offset some of the electrical costs.

A response was received from West Sussex County Council regarding provision of a pedestrian crossing for residents to safely access the new bus stops on the northbound A29. The Council will need to make a formal request for consideration to WSCC including support from residents and the County Councillor. Any application made today will be considered for the 2025/26 build programme.

Concerns have been received from West Walberton Lane residents regarding FTTP broadband provision as this road is excluded from current schemes. WPC will gauge interest and contact the suppliers to investigate solutions.

WSCC’s winter resilience plan was noted including the proposed gritting routes. This will be reviewed, but West Walberton Lane will be requested as an addition to the proposals being a key access road to the A27 and a bus route. www.walberton-pc.gov.uk

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