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CHARITY
Sun 03 Sep 8:00 AM The Baker's Dozen Regis TAP Charity Classic car tour raising funds for Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Chichester PO20 3XA £125 for a crew of 2 (£25 being a donation to charity) Ali Green 07803 604453 alitherally@btinternet.com www.bognor-regismc.co.ukthe-bakers-dozen-regis-tap
Tue 26 Sep 10:00 AM Andy's Angels Grief Play Café supporting children and their families navigating their Grief Journey. Hope Hive Worthing BN13 1AA Free Kayla Shepherd 07465 242321 kayla@andysangels.org.uk www.andysangels.org.uk
Sat 07 Oct 9:00 AM
Charity Hike Heli Hike for Air Ambulance
Charity Kent Surrey Sussex
Cowdray Park Midhurst GU29 0AQ from £9.00, child from £6.50 01634 471900 hello@aakss.org.uk www.aakss.org.ukgetinvolved/events/our-events/heli-hike-in-sussex
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Fri 1 - Sat 2 Sep 10:00 AM The Cowdray Maize Maze & Sunflower Picking Patch Summer fun for the whole family Cowdray Estate Midhurst GU29 0BB £5, Children free. Cowdray Marketing 07519 129767 marketing@cowdray.co.uk www.cowdray.co.uk
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Sat 02 Sep 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
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Mon 04 Sep 8:00 PM Felpham Singles Social Club for mature singles for meals out, dancing etc. The George Inn Bognor Regis PO22 7PL Free. Anne Cook 01243 821530
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Mon 04 Sep 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
Fri 08 Sep 12:00 PM Probus Club of Storrington & District Lunch meeting for retired & semiretired men Old Tollgate Steyning BN44 3WE Peter Edwards storringtonprobus@outlook.com
Wed 13 Sep 7:00 PM Lavant Horticultural Society 'Late Summer Flowers' Lavant Memorial Hall Chichester PO18 0HA Members free. Susan 01243 527725 suejackson23@tiscali.co.uk
Wed 13 Sep 7:30 AM Chichester & District Bonsai Society small friendly Bonsai Club. New Members welcome. The Basil Shipman Centre Chichester PO19 7LG £12 per year. £1 per night. Club Night Guest £2 (first visit no charge) Liz Panton lizpanton5@gmail.com 01798 865551 www.chichesterbonsai.co.uk
Sat 16 Sep 10:30 AM u3a Group - Free coffee Coffee morning for new and prospective members Methodist Church Hall Midhurst GU29 9DU Midhurst u3a midhurstu3a@gmail.com www.u3asites.org.ukmidhurst
Tue 19 Sep 7:30 PM West Chiltington Floral Club - September Demonstration Carole Stables demonstration entitled 'DIY SOS'. West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £5 Visitors Carol 01798 813608 wchiltfloralclub@gmail.com
Wed 27 Sep 2:30 PM Storrington Flower Club
Demonstrator - Barbara Caldecourt - 'Snap Shots' & Competition Storrington & Sullington Parish Hall RH20 3PP £6 Chris 01903 742102 chrissyldesmond@gmail.com
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Every Tuesday 6:30 PM Ashington Short Mat Bowls Club Times and dates of weekly club nights. Meets at Ashington Community Centre. Ashington Community Centre Pulborough RH20 3PG £4 Gillian Weston 07962 016927 gillianhweston@gmail.com
Every Tuesday 7:30 PM Clapham and Patching
Short Mat Bowls Club A friendly club - new members of all abilities welcome Clapham and Patching Village Hall Worthing BN13 3UT Marjorie marjoriejeep@hotmail.com 01903 871132 www.claphamandpatchingwestsussex.org.ukshort-mat-bowling-club
Every Weds & Thur 7:45 PM Thakeham Table
Tennis Club Wednesday evenings Thakeham Village Hall Storrington RH20 3GW £5 ad hoc Andy andytttc@gmail.com www.thakehamtabletennis.co.uk
COMMUNITY
9 - 10 Sep 11:00 AM Pulborough Heritage Weekend 19 venues/activities will be open over the weekend In & around Village Pulborough RH20 Free. Ian Ellis 01798 874686 ian@ianellisassociates.com www.heritageopendays.org/Pulborough
Sat 23 Sep 8:00 AM Men's Community
Breakfast Men's Breakfast – a circuit judge will be joining Chichester Park Hotel Chichester
PO19 7QL £10 Peter Sutton 07813 024585 peter@ppsutton.co.uk
www.immanuelchichester.comcommunity/mensbreakfast
Every Friday 10:00 AM Coffee and Chat Drop InFree Coffee, chat & local information in Eastergate Village Hall, Community Hub PO20 3RP Free. Bridgette 01243 543816 bridgette@bnegct.org.uk barnhamandeastergatecommunitytrust.com
COURSES & TUITION
Fri 22 Sep 7:30 PM Astronomy
Night at RSPB Pagham
Harbour Ever wondered which stars you are looking at? RSPB
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Sun 08 Oct 8:30 AM Nature and Wildlife Photography Workshop introduction to principles and techniques of Nature and Wildlife RSPB
Pagham Harbour Sidlesham PO20 7NE £38 pagham.harbour@rspb.org.uk 01243 641508 rspb.org.ukreserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/ pagham-harbour-local-nature-reserve
EXHIBITIONS
1 - 3 Sep 10:00 AM Lucia Babjakova: To Save It, You Must See It Exploring the saving of urban nature. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH 01903 221142 paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk
2 - 10 Sep 10:00 AM In Stitches An exhibition by Chichester Stitchmakers Group Denmans gardens Fontwell, Westergate Bn18 OS0 Free. Deirdre Sibthorpe 07836 259025
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12 -19 Sep 10:00 AM Gigglewick Attitude A vibrant, colour-filled world that glows with exuberance and pizzazz. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk
19 - 24 Sep 10:00 AM Highdown Grows Creative activities exploring art & nature with the Highdown Gardens team. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adurworthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk
26 Sep - 1 Oct 10:00 AM Creative Collaborations with Creative Waves Creative Waves and five young artists come together to exhibit their work. Colonnade House Worthing BN11 3DH paula.tollett@adur-worthing.gov.uk www.colonnadehouse.co.uk
30 Sep - 15 Oct 9:00 AM Peace Doves art installation Peter Walker's immersive installation Chichester Cathedral Chichester PO19 1PX Free info@chichestercathedral.org.uk www.chichestercathedral.org.uk
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
2 - 3 Sep 10:00 AM
Macmillan Vintage
Rally Stationary engines, tractors, cars, bikes, commercial, steam, military
Macmillan Vintage
Rally Petworth GU28 9JW £5 Children £2 07803 237694 sylvia.haydon@btinternet.com
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Sat 02 Sep 10:00 AM CPRE Sussex Countryside Day Out A celebration of 50 years of countryside protection and restoration. Knepp Estate Dial
Post RH13 8NN £5 CPRE Sussex info@cpresussex.org.uk www.cpresussex.org.uk
Sun 17 Sep 2:30 PM High Salvington Windmill open afternoon
the mill High Salvington Windmill Worthing BN13 3BP Lucinda Brooks 07799 333267 lucindafbrooks@outlook.com
FAYRES & F
2 - 3 Sep 10:30 AM The Floral Fringe Fair in Loxwood An eclectic, quirky and dog friendly event
Loxwood Meadows Loxwood RH14 0AL £10 child: £2.50 Jean Jackman 07939 272443 jeanjackman@hotmail.com www.floralfringefair.co.uk
Sat 02 Sep 2:00 PM Bepton and Cocking Church Fete Traditional Church Fete The Rectory Garden Nr. Midhurst GU29 0HJ Linda Sadler lindasadler777@gmail.com
Sat 02 Sep 1:00 PM Watersfield End Of Summer
Family fun and plenty of village stalls raising funds for the Sports Pavillion Alban Head Recreation Ground Watersfield RH20 1NE Fiona 07701 078023 fiwilliamson@live.co.uk
Sun 03 Sep 1:00 PM Craft Fair at High
Salvington Windmill Crafters have their wares on sale at the traditional event High Salvington Windmill Worthing BN13 3BP £1 Andy Campbell 07799 333267 andyrcampbell@btinternet.com www.highsalvingtonwindmill.co.uk
Sat 09 Sep 10:30 AM Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival Funfair, craft stalls, live events and a sheep show. Nepcote Green Worthing BN14 0SL Free admission to all Simon Stace findonsheepfair@gmail.com 07764 413219
www.findonsheepfair.co.uk
Wed 13 Sep 7:30 PM Rotary Film Night - A Man Called Otto New Season. Starring Tom Hanks Bar + Raffle Tickets Sullington Village Hall Storrington RH20 3PP £5 Ken Collins 01903 740745 kandjcoll@btinternet.com
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Mon 18 Sep 7:30 PM Pulborough Film - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (12A) Adventure/ Action 2hr 22min Pulborough Village Hall
Pulborough RH20 2BF £7 Terri Ashpool 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net
GARDENS & HORTICULTURE
Sun 03 Sep 2:00 PM
Scheme: Garden Open Days: Parsonage Farm
Kirdford support NGS charities including Macmillan Cancer Support. Parsonage Farm Billingshurst RH14 0NH £7 The hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk
Sat 16 Sep 2:00 PM Walberton Autumn Flower Show Walberton Gardeners Club are holding their very colourful flower show Walberton Village Hall BN18 0PJ £1 Events & Show Secretary walbertongcshows@outlook.com www.walberton -gardeners-club.com 07881 552980
HEALTH & FITNESS
Sun 10 Sep 9:15 AM Littlehampton 10K run for St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House Hospices Littlehampton Promenade Littlehampton BN17 5GB £25 Katherine Dennis 01903 871820 events@stbh.org.uk littlehampton10k.co.uk
Tue 12 Sep 1:00 PM Sight Loss Awareness Day
Fri 08 Sep 11:00 AM
National Garden Scheme: Judy’s Cottage Garden Judy’s Cottage Garden Worthing BN13 2AE £5 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk
13 Sep & 20 Sep 10:00 AM National Garden
Scheme: Open Garden and Wine Tour A fascinating vineyard tour with wine tasting Ashling Park Estate Chichester PO18 9DJ £8 hello@ngs.org.uk www.ngs.org.uk
In partnership with Blind Veterans UK Jubilee Hall Chichester PO19 7XY Free. Fundraising Team 01243 838001 fundraising@4sight.org.uk www.4sight.org.uk
Sun 24 Sep 10:45 AM Pulborough Vineyards Run Stunning views to the South Downs –undulating run / walk Nutbourne Vineyards Pulborough RH20 2HH £25 Rob Dale rob@getfitbootcamp.co.uk eventrac.co.uke/ pulborough-vineyards-run-4094
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MUSIC
Fri 08 Sep 4:00 PM Craig David in Steyning
Craig David presents TS5 with Ibiza Rocks DJ Patrick Nazemi. Wiston Park Estate Steyning
BN44 3DH £40 Summer Sounds Ltd
hello@atompresents.co.uk www.wistonsummersounds.com
Sat 09 Sep 9:30 AM Downland Ensemble A Community Orchestra for all ages and abilities
Pulborough Village Hall Pulborough RH20 2BF Ros Allwood downlandensemble.org 01798 875804 downlandensemble@gmail.com
Sun 10 Sep 4:00 PM Katherine Jenkins & Russell Watson Katherine Jenkins and special guest accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra perform for onenight-only Wiston Park Estate Steyning BN44 3DZ £45 Summer Sounds hello@atompresents.co.uk www.wistonsummersounds.com
Tue 12 Sep 7:30 PM
Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Liszt, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky
Fairfield Halls
Croydon CR0 1JD £20.50 Fairfield Halls 020 3292 0002 groupsales@bhlive.org.uk
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Thu 21 Sep 7:30 PM Evening of Dixieland and Traditional Jazz The "Featherstone Jazz Four Plus Half" DRNK Coffee House, Lancing Manor
Leisure Estate Lancing BN15 0PH Free Derek Little 01903 249900 dglittle@ntlworld.com
Fri 29 Sep 7:30 PM Music concert ‘The Best of Autumn’ A charity folk concert St Mary’s church West Chiltington RH20 2JW £5 01798 812838 stmarys.westchiltington@outlook.com
Sat 07 Oct 8:00 PM An Evening with Charlie Austen A one-woman tour-de-force performing carefully crafted original songs. Empire Hall
Petworth GU28 0QB £10 Jim Kirke empirehall@gmail.com www.empirehall.org.uk
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Sat 02 Sep 8:00 PM The CancerWise 2023 Fundraising Challenge Quiz Supporting people affected by cancer across West Sussex £5 Cliff info@virtualquizevents.com www.VirtualQuizEvents.com
SALES & MARKETS
Sat 16 Sep 10:15 AM Garage Sale Home clear out Betulabrook West Chiltington RH20 2RU free Ian Carlson-Hedges 07957 870184 ian@carlson -hedges.go-plus.net
Sat 16 Sep 10:00 AM Pre Loved Fashion Charity Sale Treat yourself to some fabulous bargains! Pulborough
Village Hall RH20 2BF The Mary How Trust lynda.vowles@maryhowtrust.org 01798 877640 www.maryhowtrust.org
Sat 16 Sep 9:00 AM Pulborough Market
Independent stalls with crafts, cakes, bread, eggs plus cafe and breakfast Pulborough Village Hall Pulborough RH20 2BF Terri Ashpool 07711 470635 terriashpool@uwclub.net
Mon 18 Sep 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
Sat 23 Sep 9:30 AM Cheeki Monkeys Big Baby & Children's Market Buy or sell used toys, clothes and equipment. The Schoreham Centre BN43 5WU £1.50 delphine.cheekimonkeys@gmail.com
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Every Friday 9:45 AM Storrington Community Market Volunteer run market selling locally produced cakes, biscuits, preserves, eggs, fruit, veg, crafts. Storrington Village Hall Rh20 Free Katie 07909 681884 katiebridge17@gmail.com
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Tue 05 Sep 7:30 PM One of England's Treasure Houses talk But what about the people who lived in Petworth House through the ages Storrington Museum RH20 4LL Members £6 non members £8 01903 740188 storringtonmuseum.com
Tue 05 Sep 2:00 PM The Colour Blue. From Paradise to Poison An analysis of the popular colour Fittleworth Village Hall RH20 1JB Guests £7 Jackie jackiebuckler@sky.com 01993 411086 wwwtheartssocietywestsussex.org
Wed 06 Sep 10:00 AM Getting started with Ancestry.co.uk Get started with family and local history research. West Sussex Record Office Chichester PO19 1DD £7.50 Matthew 01243 753602 record.office@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro
Mon 11 Sep 10:00 AM The Arts Society Steyning September Talk The Cult of Celebrity: Omai, The Exotic and Joshua Reynolds The Steyning Centre BN44 3XZ £10 visitor donation steyning@theartssociety.org www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk
Mon 11 Sep 7:30 PM WI Pulborough Meadows
Talk demonstration by professional hairdresser
Pulborough Village Hall RH20 2BF £3 Shirley Flint 07790 443492 shirleyflint27@hotmail.com
Wed 20 Sep 7:30 PM The History of Parham
House Sullington Windmills WI talk with archivist Lyndy Kessell Sullington Parish Hall Storrington RH20 3PP Liz Allen-Williams 01903 741078
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Tue 26 Sep 7:00 PM The Victorian and Edwardian leisure estate Talk on Victorian and Edwardian leisure estate c.1850-1914 West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £8 01243 753602 westsussex.gov.uk/ro
Wed 27 Sep 7:15 PM An American Rail Rover A railway photographic tour of America. Bassil Shippam Centre PO19 7LG £4 donation Roger chichester@rcts.org.uk 07403 885061 rcts.org.ukbranches/branch-chr-chichester Wed 04 Oct 10:00 AM Discovering wills and other probate records Get started with family and local history research. West Sussex Record Office PO19 1DD £7.50 01243 753602 www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro
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Thu 05 Oct 7:00 PM Head Gardener at Sissinghurst talk on recreating Mediterranean Gardens Arundel Town Hall BN18 9AP £17.50 aga.sussex@gmail.com 07525 772 799 www.arundelgardensassociation.co.uk
Wed 11 Oct 7:15 PM Art in the Garden by Michael Joseph The use & benefits of artwork in the garden. West Chiltington Village Hall RH20 2PZ £3 visitors carys.pickett@btinternet.com 07792 817399 westchilthortsoc.wordpress.com
HEATRE
7:30 PM That'll Be The Day rock 'n' roll show 12 Sep at The Hawth Crawley RH10 6YZ £30 01293 553636 parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/thehawth/whats-on/thatll-be-the-day-873805 23 Sep at Worthing Pavilion Theatre BN11 3PX £28.50 boxoffice@wtm.uk 01903 206206 www.wtm.uk/events/thatll-be-the-day-4 30 Sep at Theatre Royal Brighton BN1 1SD £30-£33.50 info@prestigeproductions.co.uk 0844 871 7627 www.atgtickets.comshows/thatll-be-the-day/ theatre-royal-brighton/
Tue 12 Sep 7:00 PM Much Ado About Nothing adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy The Hawth Theatre Crawley RH10 6YZ £16.50 07732 253311 www.thisismytheatre.com
Sun 17 Sep 3:00 PM Much Ado About Nothing adaptation of Shakespeare's much-loved comedy. The Paddock Upper Beeding BN44 3HZ £15 07732 253311 www.thisismytheatre.com
30 Sep - 1 Oct 3:00 PM The Big Picture - Tales of Shoreham-by-Sea An immersive theatre history trail Marlipins Museum Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5DA £10 general@shorehamwordfest.com www.shorehamwordfest.com
WALKS
Sat 23 Sep 10:00 AM East Grinstead Town Tour East Grinstead Museum RH19 3BJ £6 Jonathan eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk 01342 302233 manager@eastgrinsteadmuseum.co.uk
Sat 30 Sep 7:00 AM South Downs Trek for Chestnut Tree/St Barnabas House Trek to support your local hospice Northbrook College
Worthing BN12 6NU £30/40 01903 871820 events-cth@stbh.org.uk www.chestnut-treehouse.org.ukevents/south-downs-trek/
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PULBOROUGH HERITAGE WEEKEND
9 & 10 SEPTEMBER 2023
Large railway model of Pulborough Station 100 years ago 200 year old Tower Monument • 3 year old ‘Grand Designs’ house
Just 3 of the 22 venues that make our Heritage Weekend well worth a visit Brochure from local shops • Full details at: heritageopendays.org.uk & www.pulboroughsociety.org.uk
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Open-air movie night
Family favourite films in superb locations across Sussex
Blockbuster films at stunning venues
Cinestock are the UK's longest and largest running independent provider of Open-Air & Drive-in cinema events. Now in their 13th year of shows internationally, they have a summer of 14 nights across 6 stunning venues in Surrey & Sussex on offer this year.
They show both new and classic blockbusters and September’s open-air films include Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban at Leonardslee Gardens in Horsham, Greatest Showman at The East Sussex National Hotel in Uckfield, and Top Gun Maverick which will be screened amongst Cold War Fighter Jets and a Shackleton Bomber in the Gatwick Aviation museum at the end of Gatwick Runway.
At every screening you can explore parts of the venue and listen to a live music artist or DJ before the film and while the sun sets. They have food and drink on offer at all venues including handmade cocktails at most, plus all your cinema sweets and treats. They have luxury chair hire available to take the hard work out of your evening, but these always sell out fast.
Venues, films & tickets: www.cinestock.co.uk
Win a family ticket to see a Sussex show of your choice
To enter answer the following question:
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Send your answer and contact details to: Cinestock Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 9th September 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.
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Charity & Community news from across the counties
Admissions open in September for Surrey Maths School - a new state-funded specialist maths school for gifted maths students aged 16-19, located in Guildford and serving the South East. The school, which is set to welcome its first cohort of students in September 2024, will be delivered through a partnership between Learning Partners Academy Trust and the University of Surrey. It will be a centre of excellence for studying maths and further maths at A level, along with additional A Levels in chemistry, physics, economics and computer science. Further information at www.surreymathsschool.co.uk
A series of online videos to help parents and carers support children to manage mental health conditions are now available. The videos can be seen at www.sussexcamhs.nhs.uk.
Horsham District Council’s fleet of street cleansing vehicles can now benefit from new allelectric sweepers for Horsham’s town centre The electric sweepers will deliver a reduction in carbon emissions in line with the Council’s corporate priorities to tackle climate change, as it aims to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Two new audio walking tours allow people to explore the South Downs National Park in the footsteps of eminent 19th century archaeologist Augustus Pitt Rivers and 20th century Petersfield artist Flora Twort; the free downloadable phone apps connect landscape, stories, and historic sites to these influential figures who were inspired by the area's heritage and nature. Search for “In Their Footsteps” on either the Google Play or the Apple Store.
The South Downs National Park's ReNature initiative has raised over £5 million in two years to fund biodiversity projects, already creating over 400 hectares of new wildlife habitats and improving over 4,000 hectares of existing habitats to support nature's recovery in the region. See more at www.southdowns.gov.uk/renature.
Did you know that West Sussex libraries offer free public computer and internet access, designated quiet study spaces, and research resources, making them great study spaces in addition to borrowing books; more information from local branches or call 01243 642111.
Sussex-based charity, Safe Haven for Donkeys, has launched an appeal to provide the critical veterinary care needed for thousands of donkeys and mules working in the brick kilns in Egypt. The charity in Haywards Heath has been working with a medical team in Egypt for the past few months to bring much needed treatment to these animals who work tirelessly in the desert heat, despite their long-standing health issues and living in constant pain. More details of the charity at www.safehaven4donkeys.org
The Ourstory Archive at The Keep in Brighton shows how the UK's most popular international Pride Festival began as a small annual march against Section 28. Sometimes called Clause 28, this was the Conservative’s government’s response to the LGBTQ+ community’s demands for equality in the late 80s. Becoming law in 1988, it banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality by local authorities. The LGBTQ+ people of Brighton fought back, forming ‘Brighton Area Action Against Clause 28’ or BAAAC28.
The strength of the LGBTQ+ community in Brighton today has its origins, in part, in the activism and the endurance of BAAAC28. Labour repealed the law in 2003. www.thekeep.info.
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Summer success for young equestrians
It has been a very busy few months for an equestrian team from Steyning Grammar School. On 11th June they came second at the Felbridge showground qualifying them for the national championships at Addington in October. Then on 30th June they competed at the prestigious All England jumping ground at Hickstead, followed by gaining a team first place at Coombelands Showground in July. Kitty Lovell placed second individually and Tilda Angell was eighth. Megan Duke rode a lovely clear round to help her team to first place. All girls were fantas-
tic and all supported each other through the competitions. The team members pictured left to right at Hickstead are: Kitty Lovell (13); Tilda Angell (14); Tabitha Shillingford (12). Megan Duke (14); Storrington Conservation news
The Strorington Conservation Society carries out conservation work controlling invasive species, as they were doing by removing Himalayan Balsam from Monkmead Wood, West Sussex Golf Club and Hurston Warren during July. The work party in September meets at 10.00am at Grey Friars Farm, Chantry Hill to continue scrub clearance work for the benefit of indigenous butterflies. New members are always warmly welcomed. www.storringtonconservation.org.uk Please
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Ashington Wardens bike safety event
In July the Ashington Neighbourhood Wardens, Bryony and Christina, ran a bike safety event at Ashington Community Centre with Sussex Police, West Sussex Fire & Rescue, and the Bicycle Exchange. Visitors to the event were offered free bike safety checks, property marking, and ideas on how to stay safe on the roads. Free bike lights were also given out by the wardens to help keep cyclists safe and visible. www.horsham.gov.uk/wardens.
Local builder wins armed forces award
Local housebuilder Thakeham has been awarded the highest level of recognition for its support of the armed forces community. Under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), Gold is the highest award for those organisations who pledge, demonstrate and advocate support for, and align their values with, the Armed Forces Covenant. With only 193 recipients of this accolade nationally, Thakeham is the only housebuilder in the South East to achieve this status. Visit
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In Your Garden
Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by
Andrew Staib
of Glorious Gardens
Painted lady migration patterns and other migratory insects:
Every year, Southern England becomes the stage for a remarkable sight when 3.5 trillion flying insects, equalling the weight of 20,000 reindeer, migrate across the country! Among these in-sects are the Painted Lady butterflies, the subject of a recent discovery among scientists and butterfly enthusiasts.
The Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) has a 4-7.3cm wingspan and often populates dry open areas. Every spring they journey from their overwintering grounds in North Africa and the Mediterranean region to the UK, Asia and Northern Europe. These butterflies obtain average altitudes of 500m, can reach 30mph in favourable conditions, and can do a 9000-mile round trip from Africa to the Arctic Circle! For many years it was a mystery where Painted Lady butterflies went in the autumn, whether they died in the UK or made a return journey, as they fly at such a high altitude and could not be seen by butterfly observers. It was recently discovered that the Painted Lady butterflies do make a return journey in autumn, returning to favourable temperatures further South.
These butterflies are unique due to their migration being the longest-ever recorded flight for butterflies. These migrations can take generations, as they lay their eggs in the UK, and the offspring continue the migration South to southern Europe and North Africa, although not all participate, and some may not survive the harsh UK winters. As they undertake continuous, year-round mating, painted ladies are able to stop, breed and die at locations along the migration route.
How do they know when to start the migration?
The caterpillars of Painted Ladies grow while the days are lengthening, to then fly northwards, and when the days shorten the butterflies know to travel south to warmer climates.
Painted Ladies are the only butterflies found in Iceland and since the 1970’s their population has increased by 32%! In the UK they feed on, amongst other plants, Teasels, Ivy, Ragwort, Heather and Hawkweed.
Although the migration of Painted Lady butterflies is one of a kind, other migratory insects are worth keeping an eye out for.
Sometimes we experience mass migrations of insects in summer and autumn. Between 10 and 25 billion medium and large insects move back and forth out of regions in Britain. This includes hoverflies for example, where 4 billion come to and from Britain each year, and they are essential for pollination and natural pest control.
Mass migrations truly can be a shocking sight, for example in World War 2, military observers reported a ‘golden ball’ drifting over the channel and thought it was poison gas, only for it to be migrating Clouded Yellow butterflies.
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We also host other insects on their migratory journeys, such as the Red Admiral. This butterfly is extremely common in spring and throughout summer too, usually spotted near flowers such as Buddleia. They make their journey from North Africa and continental Europe, arriving in the UK in Spring. They lay their eggs in the UK, meaning new butterflies are around from July onwards.
We also host Hummingbird Hawkmoths in Spring, which usually live in Central Asia and in the Mediterranean region. They are named for their similarity to hummingbirds, feeding on nectar using their long beaks. Hummingbird Hawkmoths have very good memories, and often return to the same flowerbeds every day at the same time. They breed in the UK, and due to their inability to survive the winter they make return migrations in Autumn.
If you are lucky enough, you might be able to spot a Monarch Butterfly which makes occasional, sporadic appearances in the UK. It is believed that strong winds may carry individual Monarch butterflies across the Atlantic Ocean
into the UK. They’re native to the US and can fly up to 100 miles per day. Migratory insects that visit the UK undertake incredible journeys driven by instinct and environmental cues, playing an important role in pollination, pest control,
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Where to go in September
September tasks
• Watering - keep up in sustained hot weather. For years now we have been having sunny and dry Septembers
• Top up mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds down
• Keep pinching out tomatoes
• Sow new rills of lettuce, radishes and spinach
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• 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. A harder cut of the Wysteria can wait till January so just lightly trim at the moment.
• Mow your lawn on a higher setting now to keep moisture in the grass to help mitigate against summer browning in dry spells
• Start planning where you want your bulbs to come out in Spring. You can order them online now for planting until November.
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Horsham most sought-after region in W.Sussex
More people are moving to Horsham according to recent study
A new study conducted by conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, has uncovered the most popular regions to live in West Sussex, having analysed Office of National Statistics net migration figures.
The study breaks down the stats by County and includes statistics on net internal migration, average house prices and the average ages of people migrating to the region.
According to migration data, people moving to West Sussex are moving to:
1. Horsham, 640
2. Arun, 514
3. Chichester, 420
4. Worthing, 414
5. Mid Sussex, 390
6. Adur, 107
7. Crawley, -132
Based on ONS data from 2021 released in December 2022, West Sussex’s average house price is £498,117. In Horsham, the average house price was higher at £458,212.
In West Sussex, the majority of the population is below the age of 40, except for the district of Arun, where a significant proportion falls within the 65-69 age group.
The study also looked at the most popular counties in England and Wales, revealing the most popular places to move to. West Sussex came 7th whilst neighbouring Hampshire was in 1st place. Full report on: www.birdandco.co.uk
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Feel like you’re failing with your goals?
By Heather Smith
It’s hard to make changes consistently
In fact, most people I meet have a pretty good idea of what they need to do in order to reach their health and fitness goals, but struggle to put things into action.
Set yourself up to win!
When you feel stuck and as if changes just won’t stick, set yourself up to win.
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Maybe tomorrow you’ll feel like you can do a little more – or perhaps you feel you’re better to do the same thing again for a
few days before you add on any more. There’s no right answer. Setting things up so you win often is a great way to give yourself some positive experience with your goals.
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Nutrition for children
Helping youngsters to make good food choices
Childhood is a particularly important period for forming positive behaviours related to nutrition. Children who learn and practise positive eating habits from an early age are likely to make healthy choices when they grow up. Here we explore some ways to help promote positive eating behaviours: stick to regular meal and snack times.
• A regular eating pattern that forms the basis of a healthy, balanced diet
• Providing three meals, and two or three snacks a day is ideal for children
• Keeping mealtimes regular creates predictability and encourages a healthy appetite
• Set a good example
In the long term, children and young adults are more likely to learn from how we behave rather than what we tell them. The more we can be a role model about healthy eating habits the better! Set an example to your child by showing them how you make healthy choices and how you practice positive eating habits; this could be
something as simple as choosing to eat a wide variety of foods, or by ensuring you drink plenty of water. Also, family mealtimes offer an excellent opportunity to teach children good eating patterns as well as a time to connect and talk to each other.
Children love to get involved in new things, so why not get them to help in the kitchen? Cooking with kids and getting them involved in the meal preparation process may encourage them to try new healthy foods. Small children could be responsible for setting the table, any mixing or stirring and washing fruit and vegetables. Older children could get involved with preparing the shopping list, chopping, and peeling! For more information and tips including healthy recipes, visit www.heartresearch.org.uk
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Sussex Walks - Sept & Oct 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
Thurs 7th Sep – 10.30am – Redford - Duration: 2 hours. / 4 miles.
A moderately hilly walk around Woolbeding includes sections of Lipchis Way and the Serpent Trail.
Meet: Redford - Linch Rd Car Park. SU864253 ( Nearby postcode GU29 0QD )
Sat 9th Sep – 10.30am - Mill Road to Black Rabbit – Gentle Pace - Approx. 1.5 hours / 3.5 miles
Flat riverside walk, 1 stile. Mill Road car park to Offham, return via Black Rabbit.
Meet: Mill Road car park by the river in town centre (charge) BN18 9AA.
Wed 13th Sep – 10.30am – Iping, Stedham & Woolbeding - Duration: 2.5hrs – 3hrs / 6.75 miles.
A longer walk with stiles, Iping and Stedham Commons and the River Rother. No dogs please.
Meet: Iping Common Car Park SU852220. GU29 0PB
Thurs 14th Sep – 10.00am – Wisborough Green - 5.5-6 miles / 2.5-3 hours – Sorry no dogs.
Meet: Park at the green in the laybys
Fri 15th Sep - 10.30am – Petworth Park – Part 1 – Ancient Tree Walk - Duration: 1.75 hrs / 3 miles
Part 1 of the Ancient Tree walk is a fascinating walk through the Park trees from 350-800 years old
Meet: Petworth Park, NORTH Car Park. Bring National Trust card or cash (£3) for Parking.
Mon 18th Sep – 10.30am – *Suitable for Beginners* Chichester Canal - Duration: 30mins / 1 mile.
A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners.
Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT.
Wed 20th Sep – 10.30am - Climping - Gentle Pace - Duration: 1hr 15 mins / Approx. 3 miles.
Along dunes and beach then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to the Yacht Club.
Meet: 10.30am at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DL.
Wed 20th Sep – 10.30am – River Arun to The Stokes - Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins / 4.8 miles
A lovely walk through woods and a stretch of the River Arun, which will be muddy if it has rained.
Meet: Amberley Station Car Park, BN18 9LR
Fri 22nd Sep – 10.30am - Angmering Park and Hammerpot - Duration: 2 hrs / 4 mile
Mainly flat walk through woods and meadows.
Meet: Car park in the woods at the Dover BN18 9PX. Map reference: TQ061065
Tue 26th Sep – 11am – Midhurst Jubilee Walk & South Pond - Duration: 45 mins / 1.5 miles.
Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings.
Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD.
Wed 27th Sep – 10.30am – Cocking & West Dean woods - Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins / 6.5 miles.
A moderately strenuous walk with some steep gradients. Will be muddy if it has rained recently.
Meet: Cocking Hill car park (nearest postcode GU29 0HT)
Sat 30th Sep – 10.30am - Walberton Fields *New Walk* – Gentle Pace - 1 hr 15 mins / 2.5 miles
Walberton Church along headlands via nurseries. Flat, may be muddy.
Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ.
Wed 4th Oct – 10.30am – Chidham Peninsula - Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins / 5 miles
A reasonably easy, flat walk with panoramic views of the harbour. Some beach walking, no stiles.
Meet: Cobnor Farm Amenity car park, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TD.
Fri 6th Oct – 10.30am - Goodwood Country Park - Duration: 2 hrs / Approx. 4 mile
Woods around Goodwood and Halnaker with a long climb on the return journey. PO18 0PS
Meet: Free car park on right after passing Goodwood racecourse (not opp. the course), SU897113
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Comté stuffed mushrooms
On sourdough toast
Ingredients – serves 2 (For all ingredients visit us at Village Larder Squires garden centre, A24, RH20 3BP)
• 4-6 medium-large flat mushrooms
• 125g smoked bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 banana shallot, finely chopped or whizzed in a food processor
• 1 garlic clove, crushed or use a food processor
• 4 tbsp rolled oats
• 1 tsp Carla’s rosemary seasoning
• 1 tsp Carla’s piri piri seasoning
• 50g Comté cheese, grated
• 4 slices toasted sourdough
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200c fan. Wipe any dirt from the mushrooms and remove the stalks, then finely chop the stalks, and set aside. Place the mushrooms on a baking tray flat side down.
2. Fry the bacon in a pan for 8-10 mins until starting to crisp, then add shallots, mushroom stalks, and garlic, fry for a further 5 minutes.
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3. Remove from the heat and add the oats and seasonings to the pan, mix well so the pan juices start to absorb into the oats. Spoon the mixture into the hollows of the mushrooms and sprinkle with the grated Comté cheese.
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Table Talk Foundation
Creating a healthier future through food education
In the UK, Obesity accounts for over 30,000 deaths each year with obesity levels having more than doubled over the last decade. Today, one in three children leave primary school overweight or obese and children in deprived areas are more than twice as likely to be obese as their more privileged peers.
Sussex based charity, Table Talk Foundation has a two-pronged mission – namely to deliver high quality food education and provide children with an insight into the hospitality industry, and to also provide mental and physical health support and financial assistance to the local hospitality industry.
The charity’s co-founder, Jessica Aggarwal, (inset picture right) says, “We believe this health crisis requires immediate intervention. We exist to create a healthier future by helping young people build better relationships with food through innovative and fun food education.”
The charity is also keen to provide support for the hospitality industry, which was hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued to suffer from the increased cost of living crisis, rising operational costs, staff shortages and from meeting demands for increased sustainability arising from environmental concerns and climate change. “The hospitality industry is the UK’s third largest industry for employment and yet hospitality faced a staggering loss of £115 billon and over 660,000 jobs during the COVID19 pandemic. Hospitality businesses are three times more likely to fail compared to other UK businesses.” Jessica goes onto say that the charity believes that the hospitality industry plays a vital role in society. “We’re transforming the hospitality industry with a strong focus on mental wellbeing, physical health and financial support. We want to encourage more young people into careers in hospitality and support them every step of the way.”
All funds are spent directly in Sussex
The work of the Foundations is funded by a mix of grants, sponsorship and Industry Partnerships. Jessica expands on the roles each play in supporting the Foundation. “We have been fortunate enough to receive generous grants from several trusts and foundations committed to creating positive change. These include The
Band Trust, Enjoolata Foundation, Fonthill Foundation, Focus Foundation and The Lawson Trust. “Through the kindness and dedication of local people and businesses who’ve sponsored local schools, we've managed to raise over £20,000. These sponsorships not only provide vital funds but also help foster a sense of community around our mission.” Additionally, the charity is, Jessica says, “Proud to collaborate with hospitality businesses that have found creative ways to raise money through customer donations. Initiatives – like adding one pound to a bill or featuring a “Cocktail of the week” – have collectively raised over £43,000. The dedication of our Industry Partners exemplifies the spirit of the hospitality industry.”
Table Talk Business Club – offering monthly events in the best independent hospitality venues in Sussex
Table Talk Foundation also has a sister organisation and Community Interest Company: “Table Talk Business Club, has been instrumental in our fundraising efforts,” and is an exclusive club for executive-level owners and key decisionmakers holding monthly events at “The best independent hospitality venues in Sussex. These events not only raise awareness of our mission but also generate vital funds to support our ongoing work.”
Founded in 2021, the charity has grown extremely quickly - from a Summer Party thrown to launch its mission to a Festive Feast in December –raising £60,000 in its first year. In 2022, the organisation hosted “nine inspiring fundraising events, raising over £40,000 – generating awareness and excitement for the Foundation and
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our mission,” and March this year saw Sussex Showcase 2023 raise £22,500 for table Talk Foundation over seven days, “Fourteen chefs with twelve Michelin stars, two Great British Menu Winners and one Masterchef: The Professionals winner amongst them, collaborated to bring guests a one-of-a-kind food experience, in the most exciting restaurants Sussex has to offer.” Future events include a Christmas Party in December and Sussex Showcase in March 2024. The charity is staffed by a combination of a small number of paid staff and volunteers – trustees as well as ad hoc volunteers who fundraise and help out at events - and is, Jessica tells me, now at capacity with current staffing levels. In 2024, the aim is to recruit another chef to grow the team and meet increasing demand.
“All this growth requires more funding so our main challenge will be to bring in more donations and partnerships to ensure we can keep moving forwards.”
Ensuring the generosity of the local people is put directly back into the immediate community. When I ask how much support the charity receives from the local community, Jessica is emphatic. ”A lot! Our School Sponsorship, Industry
Partnerships and Table Talk Business Club members are predominantly Sussex based. Those attending our events and bidding at fundraising auctions are also mostly from Sussex. We believe in creating an ecosystem whereby the generosity of the local people is put directly back into the immediate community.”
The foundation also works with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Adopt a School Trust, which brings chefs and hospitality professionals into primary schools, helping children develop healthy eating habits, enthusiasm, interest in food and learn about the hospitality industry. Table Talk Foundation has donated £50,000
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to the Trust which sponsors the Foundation’s full-time Sussex-based chef and delivers food education across the Sussex region.
“I learnt so much and had such a fun time – this was the best day of school ever!” Brodie, aged 11 Table Talk Foundation has delivered food education to more than 30 schools and holiday clubs, helping over 1,200 children make informed choices and eat better, teaching skills and knowledge that will foster healthy choices throughout children’s lives. In 2022-2023 the Foundation, in partnership with Adopt a School Trust, raised £200,000 to build a bespoke training kitchen at Plumpton college. From where they can offer Chef on a Farm sessions that give children a hands-on farm-to fork experience. Jessica says, “Sessions started in May and we’ve been overwhelmed with positive feedback.”
“It was wonderful to see the children using the skills Chef John had taught them in a real kitchen. Being able to create their own lunch from scratch would have been the first time most of them would have experienced anything like it.”Primary School Deputy Head Teacher.
This year also saw the Foundation launch its Hospitality Training Programme, featuring eight
sessions and networking lunches. Entirely funded by charity fundraising, the programme is designed to develop critical skills, knowledge and industry connections to hospitality professionals in Sussex. Jessica says that feedback has been positive – with one hundred percent showing “an improved confidence rating in their ability to open safe conversations around mental health and to signpost appropriately.”
“I will be recommending that members of my management team attend future sessions.” –
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Table Talk Foundations believes that, “By defending the health of individual children and fighting for industry sustainability, we’re investing in a healthier, more prosperous society. A society that celebrates fresh, whole foods, the joy of cooking, cooking from scratch and a hospitality industry that serves its community and looks after the wellbeing of its employees.”
Contact:
Table Talk Foundation, One Bell Lane, East Sussex BN7 1JU. Phone: 07795 033 060
Email: info@tabletalk-foundation.com www.tabletalk-foundation.com
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Pupils have fun learning outside of school
On Thursday 13th July, the whole of Bury Primary School’s Key Stage Two headed over to Champs Hill in Pulborough for a woodwind-based day inspired by Beethoven’s famous Ode To Joy. The children spent the day preparing for a special concert to be held in the beautiful Music Room, in which they would play their recorders alongside West Sussex Music woodwind specialist, Jo Eames. Jo spent the afternoon demonstrating a range of different woodwind instruments with the children, before playing saxophone and flute pieces in the concert along with a flute and clarinet duet with Mr Mott. The children sang and played with enthusiasm, and left with a new world of woodwind opened up to them! Our thanks to South Downs Arts Society
Young Arts for their generous support in making this event possible, and to
Mary Bowerman of the Bowerman Trust for welcoming us so warmly to Champs Hill. And of course a huge thank you to Mr Mott for orchestrating such an amazing day for our children.
Bignor Roman Villa
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St. James’ CE Primary School Robin & the Sherwood hoodies, sports day & creative arts week
As I write this, it is the start of the Summer Holidays and it is a welcome break from all the busyness of school life. The end of the school year was marvellous with many exciting events happening!
Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies
The end-of-year KS2 production was a triumph – as the production takes place outdoors, there were a few worries about the weather but, thankfully, the show did go on and the children were absolutely wonderful! With drinks and refreshments available from Friends of St. James, the event was friendly and fun for all.
A Sports Day of two halves!
The glorious unpredictability of the British weather meant that our Sports Day ended up taking place over two days. Both of the days
were fantastic with great support from our parents/carers. The children competed in multi-skills activities and running races, working as house teams. Overall, Vikings were the winners but Saxons and Romans were amazing runners-up!
Creative Arts Week
In the final term, the children took part in a Creative Arts Week. They recreated a piece of work called the ‘Big Frieze’ which forms part of our school’s Collective Worship timetable; it outlines the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible and the children loved working on the pieces of art! We were very proud that it was displayed at the Pop-Up Art Exhibition in Petworth just prior to the summer.
Mrs Lizzie Martin, Executive Headteacher, www.st-james-coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk
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St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Pulborough Reaction speed boards & Superstarters sessions
After a restful summer holiday for staff and children, the children are settling in well to their new classes and the Early Years are enjoying their free-flow time.
The new topics are proving popular - UK/Thailand (EYFS/ Yr 1) – All about Me, Italy and India (Yr 1/2) – Sensational Senses, New Zealand and Ireland (Y3) – Stone Age to Iron Age, USA and Sierra Leone (Y4) – Rumble in the Jungle, Mexico/South Africa/ Japan (Y5/6) – The Great, The Bold and The Brave – and we are looking forward to seeing the fruits of their labours. We are happy to report that most of our classes are now full, with only a few spaces in the middle of the school. This is a great reflection of our recent Ofsted inspection.
ActivALL board
At the end of last term, we were able to install 2
new ActivALL boards - ActivAll is the fantastic hi-impact reaction wall, designed for fitness, health, and fun. They combine movement, action, coordination and problem -solving and are a great ‘hit’ with the children.
Superstarters
The visitor diary is filling up for this year, with ‘Superstarter’ sessions for KS2. Yr 3 will be experiencing a ‘Stone Age Day’ on the Forest School site, Yr 4 will be hosting the Bug Man as part of their Rainforest topic and the Observatory Science Centre will be travelling over from Herstmonceux with their mobile planetarium for Yr 5 and 6 – a busy term!
Please do come and visit us if you would like to see our happy, busy school in action!
Mrs S Copus, Headteacher, 01798 872007
www.st-marys-pulborough.w-sussex.sch.uk
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Volunteers at the heart of the community Community minibus service calling for volunteers
West Sussex Minibus is a community transport charity that helps individuals to thrive. Their mission is to enable residents to stay active and foster a strong sense of belonging to prevent isolation and loneliness.
They provide a range of practical shopping trips and social outings throughout the year. It is a membership-based service that welcomes all age groups. Eight divisions service the county, each operating buses seating up to 8 passengers to keep the service personal and friendly. For many members, the service is a lifeline, providing the chance to stay in touch with friends, visit new places and gain companionship.
As an all-volunteer organisation, West Sussex Minibus owe their continued success to those individuals who generously offer their skills and time. People volunteer for many reasons. A change in personal circumstances is where it often begins. If you are active, enjoy meeting people and have spare time, that’s all that is needed. One of the following roles may be a perfect start to your volunteering experience.
Minibus Drivers pick members up from their homes, drive them safely to the planned destination and return them home after every trip. Drivers need to be confident and hold a D1 category licence. Passenger Escorts work alongside the driver as a team. They welcome members to each trip, collect fares, help load shopping bags and assist passengers on and off the minibus and throughout the journey.
Everyone who joins understands what an essential role they play and will help to ensure the retention of vital services for the local community. To learn more about volunteering with West Sussex Minibus, Pulborough and Bury, please call 0300 772 7735.
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West Chiltington Parish Council
Update for September 2023
Village Show
Obviously along with everyone we were very disappointed that the weather prevented the show from going ahead, particularly as this year we were going to present our draft 5 Year Plan for residents’ comments. This is very much a work in progress and to ensure we give everyone the opportunity to put forward their ideas, The Plan has been uploaded to The Parish Council’s website. Please do take a look and submit your comments and suggestions to The Clerk.
Some of the ongoing Parish Council projects:
• Currently tendering for groundworks so the old tractor shed foundation can be used for additional car parking.
• Tendering for groundworks adjacent to the new tractor shed to create additional surface suitable for vehicle parking
• At the request of some of the sports club members we are looking to provide ramp access to the new tractor shed to allow trolleys to help move heavier items.
• Making progress with installation of CCTV on and around the recreation ground. The presence of CCTV has been shown to deter antisocial behaviour, which we know is important to parishioners and we hope it will also support the Parish Council to pursue claims for unreported damage to property which has been difficult to achieve up to now.
• Investigating ways to correct the flooding problem at the tennis club entrance.
Refill is the new recycle!
Saturday 3rd September 2.30-5pm
Sussex Green Living bottle REFILL service popup will be at the West Chiltington Horticultural Society Autumn Show! Thanks to a grant from Horsham District Council Community Climate
Fund, West Chiltington Parish Council is working with Sussex Green Living to bring the mobile Eco Float (1974 retrofitted milk float) to park outside the village hall as part of the Horticultural Autumn Show.
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Sussex Green Living shares all the ways people can make small lifestyle changes which collectively make a big difference. The charity's main focus is conservation of natural resources through Repair, Recycling and Refilling. The eco float offers a bottle refill service, so you can bring your empty household cleaning products and personal hygiene product bottles and get them refilled. This saves production of new bottles, fossil fuels used to transport them around the world, energy to recycle bottles, reduces CO2 and global warming and saves you money because you are only buying the liquid! A win, win for all! Learn where to find your nearest refill shop here www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/refill/
Fun Run around West Chiltington Sunday 17th September
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Railway ticket office closures
I know that many in our community rely on the railways, myself included as a regular commuter to Westminster. The rail industry is currently consulting on the closure of ticket offices and instead deploying the staff out onto platforms to help customers – including at Arundel, Pulborough, Hassocks, Barnham, Angmering, Petersfield and Haslemere stations. Making sure the most vulnerable can still receive the assistance they need and that our questions at stations can
be answered is absolutely key. I submitted a response to the industry’s consultation, and I look forward to the conclusions of the call for views.
Planning reform
I know that for many local residents, unsustainable development on the green places that surround our villages and small towns is a significant concern. For that reason, I am pleased that last week we received positive news on planning reform that will prevent unsustainable housebuilding whilst still delivering the affordable homes that future generations need.
The key measures that the Government announced were a shift to focus on building in urban centres, to brownfield development and to protect green spaces. It means development will be focussed on cities such as London, Cambridge and Manchester and see them grow upwards rather than outwards – something that I advocated in my very first speech in Parliament.
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