Sussex Local - Arundel - September 2018

September 2018

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Arundel - Amberley - Fontwell - Ford - Slindon - Walberton - Yapton

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CARO EMERALD Exclusive interview plus tickets

WIN TICKETS! Caro Emerald & Eddi Reader

HISTORY The Arun

LOCAL NEWS

Charity, School, Community & Council

GARDENS Bulbs

PLUS

What’s On, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Local Walks, Local Groups & Charity, Business Directory

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September 2018 Cover image Caro Emerald

Welcome...

The children go back to school this month and, at the time of writing, the weather has already turned somewhat autumnal.

This month we have an exclusive interview with Dutch singer Caro Emerald. Caro’s hit record ’Back it Up’ shot her to stardom in 2009 and her debut album has sold over 1.3 million copies. You can also win tickets to see Caro in Brighton, see page 26.

We also have tickets to see Eddi Reader, Winner of three BRIT awards, Eddi is well known from Fairground Attraction and has topped both the album and singles charts.

See page 14.

As usual, we have news from the area’s Parish councils starting on page 30 and school news on page 17. For other local news please see our Charity & Community pages starting on page 20.

This month’s property article is on converting your garage. Our ’Prop Doc’ Chris Ennis gives some helpful advice, page 40.

Mark Phillips shares some memories and historical facts about the river Arun in our history article, see page 12 and it’s time to plan your Spring bulbs - see this month’s gardening feature starting on page 36.

Finally, we are getting a great response to our new-look crossword, see page 32. It’s now very simple to enter online. We are also looking for a sponsor for the crossword page.

Until next month,

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “Be like a postage stamp.

Stick to a thing till you get there.”

- JOSH BILLINGS 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.

The views and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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The Mighty River Arun

By Arundel historian Mark Phillips Gazing upon the beauty of the river Arun as it flows majestically through Arundel on a warm, sunny afternoon, its very easy for me to forget the amount of lives it has claimed over the years. People falling in, swimmers who underestimated its strong currents, a few who perished attempting to save others and sadly, those, who for their own reasons, willingly sought its deadly embrace.

As an Arundel ‘Mullet’ (the name given to those who were born within the Civil Parish Boundary) I was one of those 10-14 year olds in the early 1970’s who regularly used to swim in these waters. From behind the old Penfold’s iron Works in Ford road, now a residential area called Penfold’s Close.

At first, we would only swim while the tide was on the turn – an hour or so when it was not flowing fast in either direction. However at that age we felt invincible and were soon swimming in the fastest flowing current as the tide came in or went out.* We know that around 150 AD, the Arun was called the ‘Trisantonis’, which translates as 'The Trespasser'. This indicates the river's tendency to change its course through the Arun valley over the years. In 725 and 1270 it is recorded as The River Tarrant (Derived from Trisantona. The name Tarrant lives on in Arundel as Tarrant Street.). In the Middle Ages, it’s recorded as ‘The High Stream of Arundel’ or simply ‘The River of Arundel’. The first recorded use of the name ‘Arun’ is not found until 1577.

Up until around the mid/late 1600’s, the tide never reached as far up river as Arundel, generally Ford was as far as it went. However, with the rise in sea levels, the shifting of the river mouth between Worthing, Goring and Ferring, at various times, to its current location at Littlehampton in c1530, the straightening out of several bends along with the dredging of the river bed and the river mouth over the years, the Arun is now tidal as far inland as Pallingham Quay, 25.5 miles (41.0 km). At 37 miles (60 km) long - its source is a series of small streams that are located in the area of St Leonard's Forest in the Weald - it is the longest river entirely within Sussex.

During the 1700’s and first part of the 1800’s, Arundel Port was a hive of activity with goods coming in and out. There is evidence to suggest that the first ‘Arundel Port’ was located a mile or so down river at Ford where wharfs existed in the 1500’s. Although Arundel town Quay Port was clearly in use by the 1600’s. It is possible that a small port existed at Arundel before the Norman invasion of 1066, as by 1086, the church had been dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors.

Arundel Port Scene Until the early 1800’s, most of river frontage along ‘the shipyard’, now River Road, was just an open quay and it was not unusual to find four or more large ships tied up there loading or unloading. According to Hudson in ‘A History of the County of Sussex’, in the late 1400’s exports consisted of timber, grain, cattle, horses, cloth, tanned calfskins, and tallow, while imports included salt, apples, hops, salt fish, nuts, wine, oil, soap, tar, glass, nails, canvas, paper, brass, paving tiles, and painted cloth.

By the late 1600’s, vessels of up to 100 tons could reach Arundel Port.

In the early 1700’s a ship of 380 tons was built there. This was uncommon though, and from the mid 1700’s onwards most ships sailing up river to Arundel were less than 40 tons.

Collier brig 1915

It could be said that Arundel Port had it’s heyday from 1800-1830. During this period coal was a major import along with goods such as brandy, apples, eggs, dairy products, pork, bacon, and tar. Gradually though, shipping began to unload more at Littlehampton as in 1850 it was described as a ‘considerable port’ while Arundel had gone into a sharp decline.

Except for the occasional coal shipments, Arundel Port traffic had practically ceased to operate by 1900. The last large sailing vessel Unloading coal c.1989 to dock there was just before the end of WWI and the replacing of the retractable bridge at Ford with a fixed one in 1938 prevented any more masted ships from reaching the town. *Footnote Looking back, my friends and I had a number of lucky escapes that only appear serious now through the eyes of an adult and with the respect I now have for this beautiful yet malignant force of nature. I think I would prefer my days of swimming in the Arun to remain just memories.

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Fasting

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer, Fitbiz Training Fasting has seen much positive press over the last few years, with a big chunk of popularity coming with the 5:2 diet.

Most of the researched benefits are currently linked to the reduction in caloric intake, and therefore body weight, rather than the actual fast. Studies on fasting always seem to include a weight loss component – the benefits of fasting without weight loss haven’t been studied much at this point, although there are plenty of anecdotal stories of people seeing improvements without weight loss.

The main documented benefits of fasting relate to improved blood sugar control, improved digestion, reduced gut-related symptoms, potentially improved ‘clearing out’ effect of old cells, improved mood, constant energy levels, reduced food cravings, and a sense of ‘liberation’ from thinking about food all day.

Benefits peak around 12-18 hours without food; and you can go this long every day quite safely as long as the meals you do eat are good quality and nutrient rich. This is called Time Restricted Feeding – you’re

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just restricting the time you eat each day into a 6-12 hour ‘window’.

You can make your eating window whatever time you like, but if we align it with our natural daily rhythms, we see it optimal to eat earlier in the day.

As well as this longer fast overnight, it’s a good idea to stop snacking during the day too; so in each 24 hour period, you’ll go at least 12 hours overnight without food and then another two 4-5 hours between each meal.

Before you consider fasting though, you must make sure your diet is pretty good, and that the reason you’re looking to fast isn’t to fix problems which could be solved with simply improving your diet.

An important and often forgotten aspect of fasting is what you eat afterwards. You must make sure you eat plenty of nutrient dense foods rather than breaking your fast with doughnuts. A lot of the fasting magic happens afterwards.

Heather Smith is a fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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Win tickets to see Eddi Reader Monday 22nd October, 7:30pm, Worthing Pavilion Theatre Eddi Reader is widely considered to be one of Scotland’s greatest singers. It would be Eddi’s band Fairground Attraction that made her a house-hold name, reaching a huge audience when the single ‘Perfect’ and parEddi Reader ent album ‘First of (c) Genevieve Stevenson a Million Kisses’ both hit number one in the charts.

Eddi has been awarded an MBE, as well as three BRIT awards, and topped both the singles and albums chart.

Eddi’s 2018 concerts offer a chance to witness a live performer at the peak of her powers, with an incredible band and a devotion for great music. She is very much an artist alive in the moment each time she

performs. Expect new songs, old favourites and a night that will live long in the memory.

'Just perfect – she gets every song just right' ⁃ The Sunday Times 'Eddi Reader is one of my favourite singers of all time' ⁃ Jools Holland Lucky winners will receive a pair of tickets to the show at 7:30pm on Monday 22nd October at Worthing Pavilion Theatre. Tickets from worthingtheatres.co.uk

Win tickets to Eddi Reader To enter the competition answer the question below: Q:

Which country was Eddi Reader born in? a) Scotland

b) England

c) Wales

Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Eddi Reader Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 27th September 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

Home is where the Heart is Can you imagine how you would feel if it was suggested that you leave your home and loved one and move to an “old people’s home”… Panic, anger, fear, betrayal are some words that come to mind.

When the time comes for residential specialist dementia care, it is ROOM AVAILABLE NOW! when the quality of life for both sufferer and carer can be improved.

Woodlands offers twenty-four hour professional care with the majority of staff having the equivalent of NVQ 3 and 4 with continuous updated courses provided. Families are able to take their loved one out or enjoy home made tea and cake in a relaxed atmosphere within the home daily or when ever is possible for them. This allows for quality social time, and families know that the personal, nutritional and complex care needs of their loved ones are being provided for every hour of the day.

There is however one fact that is not frequently admitted. This is… that the earlier this move takes place, the better the result for the resident as they are able to cope with the changes to their lifestyle. No-one wants to make this sad decision, and in reality the temptation is to wait and “see how it goes”. Unfortunately, what so often happens is a catastrophe! A fall, midnight walk, not to mention all the little things that can play havoc with Dementia - lack of nutrition, hydration, cleanliness leading to infections and indeed the appearance that the actual Dementia is worse than it is!

Why would we want minimum care at home, instead of the continuously caring atmosphere where a sufferer of Dementia is protected from all of the fear, indignity and complete isolation they experience most of the time. Come and visit Woodlands and see the difference professional family care could make for your loved one.

We have a saying at Woodlands, “Enable a person to be the best they can be!”

For further information and to visit Woodlands House contact me Oonagh Cacioppo Manager/ Proprietor: house.woodlands@gmail.com 01903725458 or 07815762623

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Young Readers’ Puzzle Page Wordsearch - Footwear

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Find the listed words in the grid. Words may be hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and in either a forwards or backwards direction.

Trace the lines connecting the circles to find out what the 2nd word is

BOOTS CLOGS FLIP FLOPS LOAFERS MOCCASINS MULES SANDALS SLIPPERS STILETTOS

ICESKATES PLATFORMS WEDGES

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Maze Help the hungry mouse reach his tasty cheese! Start at the arrow on the top of the maze.

Answers can be found on our website after the 1st of September www.sussexlocal.net

Place the numbers 1 – 6 once in each row, column and 3x2 bold-lined box

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Amberley School Sports day & the end of term Competing with great energy and enthusiasm, the children of Amberley School participated in sprint races, egg and spoon, hurdles and sack races, and culminated in a whole school relay. The toddlers race was even more competitive this year as many of the 20 families who attend our highly successful Toddlers Group, held on Wednesdays, attended sports day for the first time. After the sporting events concluded, the Friends of Amberley School (FASA) ran a well-supported summer Fayre. The Fayre raised nearly £1,000, reflecting the huge support that the school has from its parents and the community.

Following closely on Sports Day and the Summer Fayre, was the leavers service at the beautiful St Michael’s Church in the heart of Amberley village.

This year’s leaving service was particularly poignant as it marked the first year that Amberley School said farewell to Year 6 pupils. Amberley School became a primary school in September 2017 and all of our Year 6 pupils have worked very hard, and enjoyed their last year at Amberley. We are all very sad to see them leave but we know that they are well equipped to enter their secondary education.

Ray Jackson, Chair of Governors Find out more at www.amberley.w-sussex.sch.uk

Arundel C of E School Aquathlon at Arundel Lido One of our pupils, Isaac, in Year 2 came up with the brilliant idea last year of an ACE aquathlon and, like a true ACE pupil, did not give up, managing to bring about the first ever school aquathlon at Arundel Lido.

Not content with stopping there, Isaac also persuaded Miss Fell, Mr Jones and Nikki from the Lido to run a locality aquathlon, which saw four of our pupils compete against pupils from other local schools.

The event involved two children from KS1 and two children from KS2 working together as a team to run a course around the grounds of the Lido, followed by swimming lengths in the pool. All four children raced extremely hard and worked brilliantly in their teams.

The younger children coped exceptionally well and both excelled in their swimming, with Max demonstrating his impressive free style. Milly swam brilliantly, and also stepped in and ran an extra lap of the grounds, showing true ACE determination. Ella’s exceptional ability in both disciplines meant that she won both of her races with ease, but showed her usual sportsmanship by cheering on the other competitors.

Finally, special thanks must be made to Aidan who stepped in at the last minute due to his classmate sustaining an injury. He also went on to win both his run and his swim! Max and Milly achieved second position, and Aidan and Ella won their event, meaning that our school won overall.

Well done once again to all four children for their outstanding performances, and special thanks to Mr Jones and Miss Fell from The Littlehampton Academy, Nikki from Arundel Lido and Active Academies who helped lead the event. www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk

St Philip’s School End of term activities

One of the highlights of the Summer term was our whole school Science Week. For Key Stage 2 children, each class chose a Scientist to research, and carried out an experiment linked to that Scientist’s field of expertise.

In Reception Class, the children learned about the life cycle of the caterpillar. The children were able to watch the live process of tiny caterpillars becoming chrysalis and then becoming butterflies. They then released the butterflies into the school allotment.

Year 1 children carried out experiments with plants..

Year 2 used microscopes and explored where beans grow best. Year 5 children visited St Philip Howard High School to take part in a Science workshop.

Parents who work in the field of Science came into school and talked about their job. This was a great way for children to recognise how the key areas of learning they are experiencing now, can impact and translate into future careers.

All children were invited to design and make their own invention to enter into our Science Fair competition. Our school allotment also featured as part of Science Week. We held an Open Garden and children all weeded, watered and harvested. The children were delighted to pick cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries and blackcurrants. These are then either used in cookery sessions or sold to the parents by the children. www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk

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Local Walks - September These walks are supported by Chichester District Council, are led by volunteers and are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. No booking is required but please arrive 10 mins before the walk is due to start. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead.

Timings are for guidelines only. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled, if unsure check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk L = Walk Leader Mon 3rd Mon 3rd Mon 3rd

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10:30 am Tillington L: Gerald Beautiful river setting. Meet at The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF 10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Helen A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners.

Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT 10:30am Emsworth to Langstone L: Anne Level walk along the foreshore to Langstone returning via the fields and Warblington church. Meet in town square, Emsworth, PO10 7AW 10:30 am Burpham & Wepham L: Jane Lovely views. Meet in the public car park behind the George at Burpham, BN18 9RR 10:30 am Walberton to Binsted Woods L: Dominic Meet at Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ 10:30 am Chichester Canal L: Helen A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners.

Meet at Chichester Canal, Basin Road, PO19 8DT 10:30 am Boatyard to Boatyard L: Anne Meet in Emsworth Town Square, PO10 7EG 10:30 am Stansted L: Janet Meet in Stansted Garden Centre car park, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DX 10:30 am Chilgrove Hill L: Jane An uphill walk through Wildhams Wood to Bow Hill Farm with lovely views. Meet at Stoughton Down car park 10:30 am Rowlands Castle L: Anne Hilly, some stiles. Not suitable for beginners. Meet in the Recreation Ground off Links Lane 10:30 am Drovers Estate, Singleton L: Fiona Countryside walk through woods and farmland with gentle hills. Meet outside Singleton Primary School, PO18 0HP 10:30 am West Marden L: Peter Lanes and pleasant walking through woods and fields.

Meet at the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road 10:30 am West Dean to Binderton L: Anne Some level field work with quite steep ascent descent.

Meet at The Dean car park 10.30 am Marina Stroll L: Janet Meet at car park near Boathouse Cafe at Marina.

10.30 am Chidham L: Alison A circular walk with some of the best panoramic views of the harbour. Some beach walking, no stiles. Meet at Cobnor Farm Amenity car park, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TD.

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Sussex Snippets Surgeons from St Richard’s Hospital, Worthing Hospital and West Sussex Urology LLP are taking on a gruelling 100 mile bike ride in a bid to raise £80,000. This will provide new equipment to improve diagnosis of urological cancers and other specialist urological conditions. The NHS colleagues will join 15,000 cyclists on 23 September at the world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester for the start of the first ever Vélo South, a major new sporting event for the UK. Donate at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ wsulyh. There will be road closures on 23rd September, during Vélo South. You can see which roads will be affected at www.velosouth.com For a second year significant improvements have been made by West Sussex primary school children who took their Key Stage 2 SATs in May this year.

Provisional results show that 61.3% of the county’s 11-year-olds met or exceeded the expected standard in the combined three areas: reading, writing and maths (RWM) - a rise of 6.3%. Richard Burrett, West Sussex Council Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “The improvement at KS2 in all three subjects is especially pleasing. In fact West Sussex is improving at a faster rate when compared with the national average."

SUSSEX LOCAL West Sussex Council have jointly commissioned an innovative pilot to enhance the whole-family approach to supporting and protecting victims of domestic abuse.

The partnership will focus on; support for people who are still in their relationship; support for children and young people, and support for survivors. West Sussex is one of only two areas in the country to conduct this pilot.

Anyone who needs or is aware of someone needing support for domestic abuse across West Sussex should ring 07834 968 539 or 033 022 28181 or email DomesticAbuseServicesCentral@westsussex.gov.uk On Saturday 6 October, Sophie's Wish is throwing a Fundraising Dinner Dance at the Europa Gatwick Hotel.

Sophie passed away following a courageous battle against cancer when she was eleven years old.

Sophie's wish was to buy a holiday home on the Isle of Wight for use by children battling cancer and their families. Sophie’s parents know that is impossible to plan holidays when you have a poorly child and the holiday home will give others the opportunity to enjoy a much needed break, whilst having the care and support they need. For more information and to donate see virginmoneygiving.com/someonespecial/sophiepowell Your Energy Sussex, the local energy supplier backed

by Sussex councils, has gone green. From now on all electricity supplied to customers is certified as being sourced from UK-based wind and solar generators, as well as some Sussex-generated energy from Councilinstalled solar panels. Your Energy Sussex is run on a not-for-profit basis and uses any surplus it generates to support residents who are struggling to pay their energy bills. You can get a quick, no obligation quote online or by calling free of charge on 0800 952 0001.

Sussex Police have opened a new round of police officer recruitment as it starts to allocate the £17m released from reserves and the extra precept contributions from local households. They plan to have 200 more officers by 2022.

A memorial to the victims of the Shoreham Air Show tragedy is now taking shape. It is being created by local artists, husband and wife team Jane Fordham and David Parfitt, ready to be installed on the banks of the Adur as statements of remembrance to the eleven people who died in the crash in August 2015. A specially designed memorial bench is to be installed close to eleven individual arches, one for each of the victims, near the entrance to the Shoreham Toll Bridge. No time has been set for the completion of the installation.

CAGNE, Communities Against Gatwick Noise and Emissions, are campaigning against the impact Gatwick Airport has on the counties of Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and the decline in the wellbeing of its communities. CAGNE say that the growth of Gatwick takes no account of the lack of infrastructure in the road and rail that is causing the area to grind to a halt and produce a marked decline in air quality. They state that Gatwick causes a bottleneck on the rail and road networks and stops the growth of businesses and impacts the wellbeing of residents. Find out more at cagne.org

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Concert in aid of Macmillan The Leconfield Singers are throwing a concert on Saturday 15th September at 7pm, in the Sacred Heart Church in Petworth. They will be performing Missa Brevis No.7 in Bb “Little Organ Mass”, plus a selection of sacred works and madrigals.

A retiring collection will go to Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory Jill Button, one of Leconfield Singers founders, who recently died of cancer. Tickets are £15 for an adult, and £7.50 for children, and can be bought from Petworth Spriggs, New Street or online at www.leconfieldsingers.co.uk

Arundel Rotary saves Lido £3,000 a year To keep Arundel Lido open for the local community, the Arundel & Downland Community Leisure Trust (ACT), depends on its volunteer Trustees and donations.

Rotarian and water engineer George Rose learned of a leakage issue at the main pool which was costing ACT thousands of pounds in lost water annually.

George met with Trustee David May, Operations Director, to discuss how the Rotary Club could help to solve their leakage problem. George then designed, specified and commissioned a monitoring and control system to automatically run the pump according to the water level in the cavity. The consultation, design and commissioning was provided free of charge, and the

cost of the equipment was funded by Arundel & District Rotary Club. The system will save the ACT over £3,000 in annual water costs.

Bernardi returns to Burpham Andrew Bernardi will perform at St Mary's Church in Burpham with his virtuoso Bernardi Music Group on October 5th. The Duchess of Norfolk has kindly agreed to be the Concert Patron, which will be compered by Rupert Toovey. The Concert is Sponsored by Friends of Burpham Church and Burpham Church PCC. A special pre-concert dinner at The George at Burpham can be booked in advance by calling 01903 883131. Concert Tickets are £36.50 including canapes and fizz, and may be booked from either: Bob Baynes 01903 883667 or baynes755@btinternet.com or The Capitol 01403 750220 or from www.thecapitolhorsham.com Further details can be found www.shipleyartsfestival.co.uk

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Running out of farms?

Dear Editor, It was nice to see the photo in this week's Littlehampton Gazette from Chris Adam Smith, of the bales of straw in the field off Ford road. He should keep this to show the future generation how the countryside looked, before it got covered with concrete, as that is what it will be if the powers that be have their way. Only this week on the national news the farmers were saying if this hot weather is what we are going to get year after year, there will be a shortage of animal feed. They also stated we must grow more food for the growing population.

So why are they using good farm land for housing? It does not make sense. It is about time the ones in power take note! It will be one farm today and another tomorrow, and so on. Yours, G Edwards

Before the fire After

Fire in Tortington Dear Editor, I went for a walk this afternoon, to find that a local farmer had lost his enormous stack of hay bales to fire. Not sure of the cause and the fire crew were just leaving. This was in Tortington Lane between Tortington Manor and Priory Lane.

I have a photo I took on 24 July of the hay bales and also a photo of what was left after the fire. Must have burned down overnight. Might be a story about the plight of farmers in the hot weather. Kind regards, Gail

What does the rate rise mean for you?

By Richard Cohen FPFS ACII MCSI Chartered Financial Planner Last month for only a second time in a decade the Bank of England Base Rate was increased. It now stands at 0.75%. Although this isn’t the actual rate that borrowers pay or savers receive, the increase means banks are likely to change their rates accordingly. This is good news for savers but bad news for borrowers, but not in equal measures.

After the last rate rise, whilst almost all banks increased the Standard Variable Rate on their mortgages only half increased the rate they paid on their variable rate savings account. However, several new accounts were launched that paid higher interest rates than the existing range. Similarly, with mortgages fixed rates and discounted rates are available that are usually considerably cheaper than the standard variable rate, although not all banks make all deals available to existing customers. This shows it’s important to be proactive and with many banks loyalty costs.

Even with rising rates it’s important to consider whether a savings account is the best home for your long-term savings. Since the base rate reached 0.5% in March 2009, after adjusting for inflation the average cautious managed fund has grown by 35% and the average aggressive managed fund has

returned more than twice that. By contrast someone putting their money into an average one-year savings bond each year has lost 5% after inflation is taken into account. Of course, past performance is not a guide to future performance and investing all your money after a decade of strong returns may not be the best idea. However, it does show the important role “real assets” have in generating a real return.

The other group who this will affect is those with pensions not yet in payment. If the increase in the Base Rate is reflected in long term rates, annuity rates should increase. That’s potentially good news for those who want to purchase a guaranteed income with their fund. On the other side, the cost to schemes of providing final salary pension is likely to fall, which will be reflected in lower transfer values for those who are looking to transfer out of such arrangements.

In summary, there will be winners and losers from rising rates, its important to minimise the losses if you’re on the losing side and maximise the gains if you’re one of the winners.

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Dutch Courage, we meet Caro Emerald Editor Kris Thomas speaks to the Dutch star ahead of her UK tour in October plus you can win tickets to her Brighton Concert (c) Adrie Mouthaan

Caro told me she used to mime to Michael Jackson and Madonna when she was growing up. How incredibly apposite then that her debut album, ‘Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor’ should outsell Michael Jackson in her home country of Holland.

The album spent 30 weeks at number 1 breaking the record set

by Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and selling a phenomenal 260,000 copies within just one year in Holland alone.

Considering her success, Caro is extremely easy to chat to and comes across as genuinely grateful and surprisingly modest when discussing her success to date.

“It took me a while to realise I could sing” she tells me. Aged 11 she had a solo in her school play and that was the start of it. She began singing lessons aged 12 and performed in a girls vocal group under the guidance of her singing teacher James Gilloffo in Amsterdam. Her teacher told her she should study at the Amsterdam Conservatory where she studied Jazz and graduated in 2005 thinking she would be a music teacher.

Things took an exciting turn for Caro in 2007 when she was asked to sing on a demo song called ‘Back it Up’.

The writers felt Caro’s smooth, jazz-inspired voice would work really well and the catchy song was recorded and pitched to several labels in 2009. There was little initial interest until Caro and a friend produced a zero budget video and uploaded it to YouTube.

The response was overwhelming and the song began to be picked up by radio stations worldwide. “It all happened so fast, it was only supposed to be a demo so I wasn’t prepared” Caro told me. She explained how she wasn’t trying to break into the music scene so was very surprised when ’Back it Up’ was so successful. She hadn’t previously considered recording her own albums. Describing her remarkable rise to stardom, Caro continued, “It really started with a bang!”

I defy you not to bop along whilst listening to the fastpaced, catchy ‘Back it Up’. Caro’s clear, sultry voice evokes a vintage era with delightfully pure harmonies.

She has a wide vocal range but is particularly strong when singing the higher notes. Caro has variously been described as a jazz/swing/pop artist but how would she describe herself? “Definitely ‘Pop’ but

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family life and her music career and how she keeps in touch with her girls when she is away on tour. “I’m not really away from home much and I have lots of help and mostly work at night” she continues “my band also have kids”.

Caro’s second studio album ‘The Shocking Miss Emerald’ was released in 2013 and showcases Caro not only as a great singer, but also a style icon. Fans love her retro look as well as her voice. The lead single from her second album, the catchy ‘Tangled Up’, peaked at number 6 in the Dutch Top 40. The album itself entered the official UK album chart at number 1 in May 2013 and stayed in the chart for a full year.

influenced by Jazz” she tells me, going on to say how she works closely in a ‘collective way’ with her writing and production team, often contributing to the melodies and acting as a ’muse’.

With high demand for more Caro after ‘Back it Up’, the team got to work on the first album. The follow up single ‘A Night Like This’ went on to reach number 1 in the Dutch singles charts in January 2010 and the same week the eagerly awaited first album ’Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor’ was released.

The sound, combining American style swing and mambo rhythms is also reminiscent of the music of the 40s and 50s but with a modern sharpness. “Jazz was not popular in Holland” Caro says, “we wanted a more “international sound”. The fact that she sings almost exclusively in English has doubtlessly helped with her appeal in Europe and the US. Caro’s flawless, glamorous look and sleek dark tresses also bring to mind the elegant singers of 1940s and 50s Hollywood. She is well known for her fabulous vintage-look outfits and her love of elaborate hair accessories.

Caro’s first album has been released in over 40 countries and has sold over 1.3 million copies in Europe.

Caro and her team have received numerous national and international awards. I asked Caro what has been the proudest moment of her career to date.

“There have been so many” she continues modestly, “..probably appearing on the main stage of Glastonbury (in June 2014). It was a Sunday afternoon and I was worried no one would turn up”. She is delighted to have been well received in the UK “The UK music industry is globally recognised and has produced some of the best artists in the world, the UK has such high standards”.

I asked her how she felt to have the biggest selling album in Holland, ever! “Embarrassed” is Caro’s refreshing and honest reply!

Caro is 37 and has two young daughters (aged 4 and nearly 1). I asked her how she copes with balancing

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Amberley Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting 12th July 2018

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Newland Gardens Comments had been received from two residents of Newland Gardens regarding maintenance issues. It was suggested that we collate the number of times Burleys have been out to Newland Gardens, and then review and decide on the next step.

Amberley Neighbourhood Plan The funding that was to be used for the development of the car park (LEADER funding) is no longer available for car parks.

Funding for the car park would now have to come from the Community Infrastructure Levy from the new houses on Mrs. Hilda Newman’s land.

Website Looking into a new website due to the extremely poor service from the current provider. A budget review will be completed to see if the Council can afford to swap providers this financial year.

The developer has listened to residents and revised their plans to include smaller and cheaper accommodation i.e. the average price will be £400 per square foot making a two bedroom flat approx. £250,000.

Paths Complaint received from a resident regarding overgrown vegetation from a garden that had obscured the ‘no through road sign’ in Church Street.

The resident had cut the vegetation back. It is up to residents to cut back any vegetation from their garden that is overgrowing onto the road, pavement or footpath.

The developer has also indicated that they would be prepared to subsidise 2 to 3 of the lower cost flats/ houses. There will now be 15 units, of which 4 will be flats.

Assets and Amenities The renovations to the nursery rhyme unit in Hurst Cottages playground will be done next week by Andy Small. Once these are done we need to get a quote for the painting of the unit or see if it could be done by volunteers.

A meeting has been held with the SDNPA Planner who has advised that they would like to see evidence of local need for the housing. Proposal to publicise the plans on Listserve and ask residents to advise him of any interest – Councillors agreed.

There may be a possibility of a bridging loan from the Amberley Welfare Trust to start work on the car park from October 2018 when the current lease is up.

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bottom of Arun Street linking to walking routes along river & to all parts of Town.

We are no longer talking about “pedestrianisation” but “shared space” with flat road/pavement surfaces open to all users (cars, deliveries, pedestrians & cyclists). The road treatment will automatically encourage drivers to slow down or avoid the areas. The concept is “to not go through Arundel” trying to keep vehicles to the edges unless they have a reason to be there.

Arundel Neighbourhood Plan Timetable  Funding in place with grant applications from Locality & ADC  Website continually updated  Informal consultation with residents during August & September on draft policies; then refine policies  Formal consultation with residents & other stakeholders in Oct/Nov  Refine as needed for minor updates  Reg 15 Final consultation in Jan/Feb 2019  Submission to ADC for Inspection March 2019  Referendum in July 2019 - after local elections in May 2019. *These were the latest minutes available at the time of going to press. www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk

Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Full Council 14th June 2018* Streetscene Project Kick off workshop took place on 5 June at the Town Hall with 26 stakeholders (representatives from Chamber, Castle Trustees, Norfolk Estate, ACE School, St Philips School, ACP, Lido, The Victoria Institute, Arundel Museum, ADC, WSCC, ATC and several residents).

Main emphasis of the project is:  Improve the public realm  Create wayfinding for both residents (intuitive, experiential) and visitors (information)  Allow for business development  Enhance green spaces There were several exercises: draw a map of Arundel, Arundel persona then a presentation of draft ideas for six areas in Arundel followed by open discussion:  Shared space from Mill Road car park, to High St, Tarrant & Crown Yard  Horses Field - growing space  Canada Road skate park area  Herington’s Field  Possible new car park on Fitzalan Road, adjacent to allotments, with new footbridge over Arun to

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Walberton Parish Council Edited extracts of minutes of a Full Council Meeting held on 17th July 2018.

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Report Cllr Whittington reported WSCC will be approving (or not) its annual report this Friday. The Rights of Way Management Plan 2018/20 has been agreed. There are over 800 reports of overgrown hedges and the priority will be given to keeping visibility at road junctions clear.

With regards to the repair of pot holes in West Walberton Lane, this may well mean a road closure.

Yapton Crossing continues to be very contentious.

Network Rail appear to be more concerned about increasing train speeds rather than consulting with local parishes.

Arun District Council (ADC) report Cllr Dingemans reported that the draft ADC Local Plan has been found and will be adopted on 19th July 2018 and commits ADC to produce 20,000 houses by 2031.

Repairs Cllr Mrs Clark reported that funding from Lightsource was to be spent on pavilion internal painting. However,

Yapton Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 9th July 2018.

Yapton Playing Field Entrance Posts – a local resident offered some lengths of chain which might be useful in repairing the posts following the recent incursion by the travellers; Yapton Playing Field – Incursion by Travellers – two local residents asked when the rubbish left behind on the field would be cleared and who was responsible for paying for the clean-up. The Clerk responded by saying that the clearance had been arranged through Arun District Council’s cleansing contractors and would be done in the next day or so. The cost would be met by local council tax-payers; Maypole Lane – A resident on Maypole Lane, referred to the repair works to the lane which were done under the Operation Watershed Grant project 3 or 4 years ago. He informed the parish council that the edge of road which was previously repaired, washes away in periods of heavy rain. The resident was seeking assistance from the Parish Council to get help in making a permanent repair to this 30 foot strip of the lane, which is as much as 8 inches deep. The Clerk was asked to arrange a site meeting with the local highways engineer.

Horses on the Playing Field – It was reported that

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Wates (developers for Tuppers Field) offered to do some of the painting, and the main part of the Pavilion has been done.

There is the kitchen, hall way, ladies’ toilet and ©Stephen Walby changing rooms to finish and Cllr Clark suggested a volunteer painting day be organised. The Village Hall and church sign have been replaced and repairs completed to the A27 Havenwood bus shelter.

Community Play Centre Cllr Moores reported on the increase in child placements which has led to an increase in staff numbers, including advertising for a bursar / business manager.

The play centre is looking to place a wooden building at the back for staff to use as their rest room.

A27 Arundel By-pass Cllr Camerer Cuss reported that he is to write reasons as to why the Highways England consultation on the A27 was unfair and affected the result. WPC reasons focus on transport and economics while environmental issues are being handled by others. HE’s consultation was demonstrably unfair and misleading.

The Council decided to respond to HE expressing disappointment in HE’s proposal and propose an alternative date of 7 August 2018. www.walberton-pc.gov.uk horses were now regularly using the field and that the police had said that the bye-laws stated that horses could be ©www.yaptonhall.org ridden on the field.

Strategic Transport Investment Programme The Parish Council had been invited to identify any schemes the Council wished to be considered as part of the STIP prioritisation process. The following schemes were put forward: 1. NCN2 Completion of Cycling Scheme – Chichester to Shoreham 2. Level Crossing issue – B2132 Yapton Lane. Provision of infrastructure solution to resolve problems of lorry turning movements in and out of Lake Lane.

Grant Application awards: Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice Bureau - £50 Bognor Regis, Chichester and District branch of the Samaritans - £120; West Sussex Mediation Service £50; Yapton & Ford Parochial Church Council - £100 (for the maintenance of the closed churchyard); Yapton and District Cottage Gardeners’ Society - £150; Yapton Evergreens - £100; The Budget for 2018/19 is £890 and the above allocations total £570. www.yaptonpc.gov.uk

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34 Recipe

Fish Florentine A lighter version Ingredients - serves 2         

5 - 600g fresh spinach, or spinach & watercress mixed Salt and black pepper Freshly grated nutmeg 2 fillets of firm white fish, skinned Finely grated zest & juice of ½ lemon Little double cream (optional) 3 tbsp dry fresh white breadcrumbs 1 tbsp finely grated mild cheddar cheese 1 tsp fennel seeds

Method 1) Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas Mark 6.

Rinse the spinach and place in a large saucepan with a cupful of boiling water. Bring to the boil, stirring frequently until the spinach is wilted. Cool.

Drain really well squeezing out any excess liquid.

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3) Season the fillets with very little salt, lots of freshly ground black pepper and the lemon zest and then arrange over the spinach. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and a drizzle of double cream if you wish.

4) Mix the breadcrumbs, seasoning, cheese and fennel seeds and sprinkle evenly over the fish.

Cook in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes until the topping is turning golden and the fish just tender to the knife. Serve immediately with small potatoes in their skins.

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Lawn Using bulbs in your It is not fashiongarden design able these days Now is the time to plant bulbs! Nothing heralds Spring with greater brass band fanfare than bulbs.

Just when you thought the world would never again turn to the sunnier side of the universe, out come the bulbs. September is the perfect time to plant them.

Most try to get up and out into the light before the trees have come into leaf so you can make maximum advantage of this by trying to plant bulbs in combinations, see next page.

This year why not be a bit bolder in your choice of bulbs and the amount you plant.

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

Alliums So many of us love Alliums it is worth beginning with these. Alliums like good drainage and if you really want them to survive, dig a large clump of clay, for example one metre square by 40cm deep, and replace with well conditioned soil.

Plant your Alliums deep as their long stem growth under the soil to reach the surface will produce stronger more wind tolerant stems.

For the classic purple ball effect Allium Purple Sensations and white Mount Everest are popular. For the enormous wow factor, Allium christofii have fantastic architectural heads. A more casual effect can be achieved by the delicate and hardy drumstick Alliums.

Most people leave the Allium heads long after the purple, red and whites balls have faded as their bright white strong forms look great amongst other planting schemes and even though the winter.

Woodland Look around and see if you have any shady areas under trees. Bulbs love this space as it is free from footfall, the trees are not yet into leaf so there is plenty of light and there is reduced chance of being waterlogged.

Choose natural colonisers like Daffodils, Crocus, English Bluebells, Snowdrops and Grape Miscari. They will multiply year upon year and make the shady area the great focal point of Spring’s arrival. Also think about large swathes of Anemone blanda as it will spread and be with you forever.

but why not plant up a large area of your lawn with Crocuses. They will delight you as they push up through the grass in the 70’s colour scheme of purples, whites and yellows and they are easily mown over once they have wilted away. You could also collect saffron which are the red stamens inside the flower!

You can also plant Daffodil February Gold in your lawn. Grab handfuls, close your eyes and throw them onto your lawn. Where they fall, that’s where you plant them. They will look more natural when they have this random pattern. Think about having on average 5 per square metre though some square metres will have none while others be crammed full.

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Pots Now is the time to cram your pots with tulips. Tulips are a living meditation on impermanence as most don’t come back the following year - so a few weeks of display and that’s it. But what a way to awaken colour in your garden. If you have a very sheltered and hot spot try Freesia- their scent will intoxicate you. Try Scilla as well.

Plant in big groups Don’t be tempted to buy 5 of these and 6 of those. If you want maximum impact buy in bulk online. It is cheaper and the difference between 20 daffodils and 200 creates a completely different effect. 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 looking 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 quite corner of the garden.

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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.

Bulb Combinations Try these combinations: Agapanthas and Wild Garlic, large pale pink Hyacinths with the pale blue of Miscarri Baby’s Breath, Tete-a-Tete Narcissi with Fritillaria. Also look at the maximum and minimum heights of your borders and position accordingly. eg Allium Altissima at 1.5 m and Allium Christophii at 35cm.

Successional planting Make a column where you make sure you have bulbs coming up all the way through the year. For example you can buy Very Early, Early, Mid and Late flowering Tulips and Daffodils.

Planting Advice 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. Bulbs as a rule need very well drained soil, so if you are in a lot of clay really prepare the soil well with grit and organic improver and even then you will have to experiment with what survives.

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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.

Where to go in September This is your very last chance to see Chiltern Lodge this year. An exquisite garden developed by Lady Collum for over 40 years, it features a series of interlocking room, each one with a different purpose and feel - a herb garden, pool room, water rill room and classical sandstone summer house. It is open to the public just a few days of the year so put the date in your diary now.

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September tasks  Obviously keep up the watering in sustained hot weather. For years now we have been having sunny and dry Septembers  Top up the mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down (don’t forget they kept on growing until Christmas last year!)  Pinch out your tomatoes and sowing new rills of lettuce, radishes and spinach  Prune the bigger shrubs that have finished flowering like Wygelia, Philadelpus, and Sprirea - cut out the old flowering wood back to new growth that next year’s flowers will bloom from.  Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against browning in dry spells

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By Chris Ennis FRICS For growing families, one of the principal reasons to move house is to gain additional accommodation.

Market conditions have not been easy for the last year or two and an alternative solution is to convert an attached or integral garage facility into habitable accommodation.

Planning permission is not usually required, providing the work is internal and the building is not being enlarged, but it will, be necessary to comply with the ‘building regulations’.

The floors in an attached garage will typically be some 100-150 mm lower than the internal floor level in the main property. Thus, a further concrete floor screed laid over a damp-proof membrane and incorporating insulation may be required.

The removal of the garage door necessitates that a wall is constructed on foundations the depth of which depends on the type of subsoil and proximity of any nearby trees. The new wall will require thermal insulation and the inclusion of a horizontal damp proof course. Existing enclosing walls are likely to

require substantial upgrading. Any new window or door will have to meet FENSA standards, and glazing may have to be toughened. Ventilation is normally provided by an opening window, with a minimum area of one-twentieth of the size of the room.

The roofs may require upgrading to ensure weathertightness and structural integrity. Flat roofs should be insulated with at least 10 inches of fibreglass quilting (or its equivalent). Some forms of insulation can be laid above the roof decking – these known as ‘warm’ roofs.

Some conversions may include sanitary appliances these are connected to the foul drains and the connection must be made strictly in accordance with building regulations.

The electrical installation will probably require extension with the addition of more power outlets. All electrical work should be undertaken by a ‘competent person’ under Part P of the building regulations.

The cost of moving house can be very substantial but the conversion of a garage into habitable accommodation is very often much cheaper.

Typically, a garage conversion could cost upwards of £10,000, though of course costs may vary depending on specification and size.

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