Sussex Local - Barnham - October 2018

October 2018

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Barnham - Aldingbourne - Eastergate - Oving - Tangmere - Westergate

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RUBY WAX

Exclusive interview plus win tickets

NEWS

Community Council Charity

GARDENS

Sheffield Park

HISTORY

Ford Airfield 1917 - 1938

WIN TICKETS!

Ruby Wax Crafty’s Halloween Show Strictly’s Robin Windsor Book: The Dunkirk Evacuation

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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Puzzles Local news, Local groups & charity, Business Directory

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October 2018 Cover image Ruby Wax

Welcome... to the month of colourful leaves and Halloween activities. Autumn is here and it’s the perfect time to visit Sheffield Park near Uckfield. Andrew Staib meets Head Gardener Andy Jesson in this months ’In Your Garden’ see page 23.

This month we have an exclusive interview with celebrated entertainer Ruby Wax, OBE. Resident in Britain since the 1970s, her hugely successful TV career began on Channel 4 in the 80s and continued on the BBC into the 00s. Ruby is also a comedian, mental health campaigner, lecturer and best-selling author. You can win tickets to see Ruby Wax in Worthing, see page 27.

You can also win a family to ticket to see Crafty the Crow’s Halloween Spooktacular at the Regis Centre. A song-filled, action packed performance aimed at 2-7 year olds. Come in your scariest Halloween costume! See page 17.

Dance master Robin Windsor is hanging up his tights. Strictly fans will not want to miss his farewell tour and we have tickets to give away - see page 10.

Many thanks to our new contributor Allen Misselbrook from the Yapton & Ford History Group. Alan has supplied an informative history article about Ford Airfield between 1917-1938 see page 19.

Our October recipe is for Creamy Autumn Soup, page 12 - enjoy!

Thanks for reading,

Kris & Jeff

Quote of the month “Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you!” - JON BON JOVI 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.

4 ...........................................................................What’s On 10 ..............WIN! VIP Tickets to see Strictly’s Robin Windsor 12 ...........................................................Health & Wellbeing 12 .................................................................................Recipe 16 ............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page 17 ...........WIN! Tickets to Crafty’s Halloween Spooktacular 18 ........................................................................Local Walks 19 ............................Local History Ford Airfield 1917-1938 20 .........................................................Charity & Community 23 ....................................................................In Your Garden 27 ...........................Ruby Wax exclusive interview + tickets 30 ............................................................Local Council News 32 .................................................................Prize Crossword 34 .............................................................Business Directory 35 ...........................................................Index of Advertisers November booking deadline 1st Oct

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Win VIP tickets to Robin Windsor’s Farewell Tour See the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star at the Regis Centre This autumn sees one of BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s favourite professionals, Robin Windsor, head out on tour for the very last time!

Robin has decided to hang up his dancing shoes after a long and successful career, and he can’t wait to flaunt his artistry for you one last time!

As well as appearing on the hit T.V show for five years, the professional dancer has also performed all over the world in shows ‘Burn the Floor’, including on Broadway and the West End, ‘Keep Dancing’, and most recently ‘Dance to the Music’ with Kristina Rihanoff.

Expect lots of fun, cheeky chat, plenty of sparkles, and superb dancing in this incredible action packed extravaganza that reflects Robin’s energetic personality!

He will take you on a journey through his most memorable performances of his dance career.

Robin’s dream for the future is to get everyone around the country dancing, because, he says, ultimately it makes everyone happy! So watch out because he is sure to get the audiences up on their feet on his fantastic farewell tour..!

The lucky winner will receive VIP tickets to the show on Saturday 10th November at The Regis Centre, Bognor Regis. Find out more alexandratheatre.co.uk

Win tickets to The Farewell Tour To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: How long was Robin on Strictly Come Dancing for? a) 5 years

b) 2 years

c) 1 year

Send your answer and contact details including phone number to: Robin Windsor Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 31st October 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Sleep

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer, Fitbiz Training Sleep quality is hugely important. In fact, if sleep was the only thing I helped a sleep-deprived client improve, the benefits they would see from almost any approach to eating and exercise would increase hugely.

Below are some key ways to improve your sleep quality. The first thing to note is that a good nights sleep is created by everything you do during the day.  Get outside within an hour of waking up, whatever

the weather. A walk is a good choice, as is drinking your cup of tea outside. Early morning daylight will remind your body to produce the wake-up hormone serotonin.

 Change the times you eat to coincide with the daily

rhythm you want your body to have. If you want to be awake and perky in the morning, eat first thing. If you want to wind down and get ready for sleep in the evening, don’t eat within at least two or three hours of bed.  Try to stay at least vaguely active for most of the day in order to create adequate sleep pressure to feel sleepy at bedtime.  Stop drinking caffeine after about 2pm.

 Avoid alcohol. It might make you feel relaxed and

sleepy, but it really reduces your sleep quality.

 Turn off your electronics at least an hour before

bed. The blue light will reduce your natural production of melatonin, which is the hormone our body makes in the evening to help us feel sleepy. You can use the ‘night shift’ function on your phone, but better still, turn off your computer, iPad and phone, and possibly your TV as well. The more time you spend inside during the day, the more artificial light in the evening will affect your sleep.

 Take some quiet downtime before bed. Show your

body you want to switch off by reading a fiction book, having a bath or meditating.

 Make your bedroom as dark as possible. Wear an

eye mask if you need to – even tiny amounts of light affect your sleep.

 Try these strategies for a week, and notice how

much you sleep quality and day to day energy improves.

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

Creamy Autumn Soup

Method

Use the autumn veg to make this quick, nutritious soup

1) Heat the butter in a large pan, cook the onions and carrots for 5-7 minutes, without browning.

Ingredients serves 4 

5 - 600g fresh spinach, or spinach & watercress mixed

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25g butter

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1 onion, chopped

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450g carrots or pumpkin peeled & chopped

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Grated rind I orange

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2 tbsp orange juice

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1 tsp toasted fennel or coriander seeds

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600ml vegetable stock

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Salt and pepper

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150ml double cream

2) Stir in the orange rind, juice, stock and salt and pepper, bring to the boil, cover with a lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

3) Puree the soup in a blender, return to the pan, and adjust the seasoning to taste.

4) Add the cream, gently heat though, and ladle into soup bowls.

Serve with herbs and croutons.

Cookery Courses for all Why not give a Voucher for the perfect gift?

Contact Alex 01243 532240 www.cookwithalex.co.uk

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Brexit: Now’s a good time to review your mortgage In light of the ongoing Brexit news there has been a lot of speculation over whether house prices will fall and which way interest rates could go. In uncertain times like these it is important to remain calm, consider your options, and avoid making any decisions in haste.

Like many others, you will no doubt be working hard to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible to give you some breathing space for the future. Whether you plan to help support your children through university or invest in your all-important retirement fund, there’s no reason why paying off your mortgage still can’t be your top priority. Although it is not possible to predict whether interest rates will continue to rise in the long term, you can still take a look at the market as it stands now and see what it has to offer.

When it comes to finding the right mortgage deal, there are many options available. Mortgage Advice Bureau currently have access to over 11,000 mortgage products from over 90 lenders, so if you are looking to remortgage there’s a good chance they will be able to find something to suit your requirements.

A clearer picture of the housing market will hopefully come to light in the near future. In the meantime, if you are worried about how interest rates could affect you and your future decisions, then you can seek professional advice from a consultant.

Mortgage Advice Bureau Mortgage Advice Bureau offer either face-to-face or telephone consultations and can help you find the most suitable mortgage option based on your own personal and financial situation. They will manage the application process from beginning to end, helping move things along as smoothly as possible.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% of the amount borrowed but a typical fee is £395.

For further information call Mortgage Advice Bureau on 01243 555 110 , email AML@MAB.org.uk or visit mortgageadvicebureau.com/fareham.

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Young Readers’ Puzzle Page Wordsearch - Cooking terms

Anagram

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

BAKE FRY SLICE

BLEND MIX SWEAT

DRAIN SCORE TOAST

FLAMBE SEASON WHIP

Number Tower

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 October www.sussexlocal.net

Fill the tower so that every square contains a number.

The value of each square in the number tower is the sum of the two squares directly under it.

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Win a family ticket to Crafty’s Halloween Spooktacular The Regis Centre, Monday 22nd October at 2pm Each Halloween, Crafty the Crow invites all his friends to see the treasured Golden Pumpkin, on show at his Halloween Spooktacular - the biggest Halloween Party in town! But this year someone has been up to no good, because the Golden Pumpkin has been stolen.

Come in your scariest Halloween costume and help Sally the Scarecrow solve the mystery of the ghostly goings-on at Crafty's Halloween Spooktacular - then play Trick Or Treat with Crafty afterwards and receive a special Halloween present!

Crafty’s Halloween Spooktacular is a 45 minute songfilled, action packed performance, and a family show particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds. Afterwards the adventure continues as every child has the chance to play Trick Or Treat with Crafty and his friends, and receive a special spooky gift! The perfect first visit to the theatre for little ones. alexandratheatre.co.uk

Win a family ticket To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What type of bird is Crafty? a) Seagull

b) Blackbird

c) Crow

Send your answer and contact details to: Crafty’s Halloween Spooktacular Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 16th October 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - October 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 1st

10:30am Petworth via Virgin Mary Spring L: Gerald See the Virgin Mary Spring - famous for curing sore eyes since medieval times. Meet at Petworth Library, GU28 0AU

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

Tue 2nd

10:30am Slindon Pumpkin Display L: Janet A walk stopping briefly at the Slindon Pumpkin Display.

Meet in National Trust Car Park, Slindon, BN18

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

Tue 2nd

10:30am Wey Arun Canal L: Richard Meet in canal visitor centre car park behind the ‘Onslow Arms’ pub in Loxwood

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

Wed 3rd

10:30am Clapham Woods & Church Hill L: Simon Along the top of Long Furlong. Meet in Clapham Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Clapham, BN13 3XR

2 hrs 30 mins

5 miles

Wed 10th

10am Chichester Cathedral to Bosham L: Jane Meet at Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX

2 hrs

4 miles

Mon 15th

10:30am Chichester Canal Meet at Chichester Canal, PO19 8DT

L: Helen

30 mins

1 mile

Mon 15th

10:30am Emsworth to Prinsted Meet in Emsworth town square, PO10 7AW

L: Anne

1 hr 30 mins

3 miles

Wed 17th

10:45am Climping L: Dominic 1 hr 15 mins Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then to Ferry Road and Rope Walk. Meet at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, BN17 5DL

2.5 miles

Thu 18th

10am Romans for the Day L: Robert 3 hrs Walk along the great Roman road of Stane Street - which linked Roman Chichester and London. Meet in Eartham Wood Car Park, PO18 0NA.

6 miles

Fri 19th

10:30am River Arun L: Peter A lovely walk along lanes and through woods via the villages of North and South Stoke. Meet inAmberley Station Car Park

2 hrs

4 miles

Sun 21st

10:30am Binsted Woods L: Dominic Meet in Walberton Village Hall car park, BN18 0PQ

2 hrs 30 mins

4 miles

Mon 22nd

10:30am Chichester Canal Meet at Chichester Canal, PO19 8DT

30 mins

1 mile

Fri 26th

10:30am Goodwood Country Park L: Peter Through the woods around Goodwood and Halnaker.

Meet in car park right after passing Goodwood racecourse

2 hrs

4 miles

Mon 29th

10:30am Rowlands Castle Hilly, some stiles. Meet in Recreation Ground off Links Lane

L: Anne

1 hr 30 mins

4 miles

Tue 30th

10:30am Chichester Canal Meet at Chichester Canal, PO19 8DT

L: Janet

30 mins

1 mile

Wed 31st

10:30am Black Rabbit L: Dominic Easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles. Meet in Mill Road car park by river in town centre, BN18 9AA

2 hrs

5 miles

L: Helen

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Ford Airfield 1917 - 1938

By Allen Misselbrook, Yapton & Ford Local History Group In 2018 the Royal Airforce was not the only aviation concern to celebrate their centenary, Ford airfield also enjoyed this honour. When WW1 entered its fifth year, the RFC was suffering very heavy casualties and had a pressing need for a constant supply of trained pilots. To meet this demand five sites along the south coast were earmarked for the construction of new aircrew training airfields, Ford being one of them.

Authorisation was given in November 1917 and construction soon began on the western edge of the 85acre site using German POW’s as labour (the area is now covered, in part, by the Peregrines housing estate). The design was of a standard Training Depot consisting of six brick walled, wooden roofed, hangers, an aircraft repair shed and a range of offices, workshops and accommodation huts. The first squadron to arrive was No. 148 which flew in on March 1st 1918.

Two days later No 149 Squadron was formed on the airfield which had become known as Ford Junction.

Following the USA’s entry into the war, Ford Junction was earmarked for the Americans to build Handley Page 0/400 bombers and to train their pilots to fly them. It was not long after their arrival that the Armistice was signed, removing this requirement without a single bomber being built. After the Americans departed, the newly formed RAF used the airfield to disband the squadrons returning from France. The RAF, having no further need for the airfield, closed Ford Junction and it reverted to farmland with the accommodation buildings being converted to homes.

Flying returned to the airfield in 1929 when the famous pilot Dudley Watt moved his company D.W.Aviation from Brooklands to Ford. He developed his aeroplane, DW2, while based at Ford which had the incredible capability of being able to fly as slow as 10 mph. With J.E. Doran-Webb he formed the ‘Sussex Aero Club’, renting two of the empty hangers vacated by the RAF, offering flights to the general public in their three Avro 504k’s.

It was in 1931 that the Ford Motor Company took an interest in the disused airfield, no doubt attracted by the name. Their aero division, which manufactured their Tri-Motor passenger plane, took over the lease of the airfield and facilities with the aim of setting up a passenger service to the Continent. In the event this was never achieved as Ford’s ceased manufacturing aircraft in 1933 before the project could go ahead.

It was while the Ford Aviation Division was trying to establish their air service that another flying concern moved their operation to this corner of Sussex. Rollason Aviation Ltd moved their flying school down from Croydon, re-naming it ‘The South Downs Flying Club’. Another flying club also appeared on the scene.

In 1935, ‘Yapton Flying Club’ was formed and offered to teach people to fly for ‘ONLY £15‘.

Ford Tri-Motors at Ford Airfield Perhaps their most famous pupil was Lettice Curtis, one of the Air Transport Auxiliary pilots. As well as giving flying lessons they offered joy rides to the general public.

It was not only resident flying clubs that made use of the airfield. On at least two occasions during 1937 and 1938, the ‘Oxford University Air Squadron’ spent their six-week Summer Camp there. The young pilots were encouraged to fly as many individual cross-country flights as possible to improve their navigational skills.

Sir Alan Cobham’s Flying Circus Following the departure of Ford Aviation, Sir Alan Cobham arrived at Ford, using the existing facilities as the base for his Flying Circus which toured the country giving flying displays for several years during the 1930’s. It was while he was at Ford that he formed Flight Refuelling Ltd to experiment with refuelling aircraft in mid-air, a company which today is in the forefront of the industry and trades under the name COBHAM PLC. Leisure flying was to come to an end in 1938 when the Air Ministry commandeered the airfield in preparation for the outbreak of WW2.

Ford Airfield Centenary 1918 – 2018 To mark the occasion of this important anniversary, a book has been published by local historian, Allen Misselbrook, which briefly traces the varied history of Ford Airfield from conception in 1918 through to its closure in 1959 and beyond. The fifty-page book covers the construction in 1918 for the RFC, Americans and the fledgling RAF before its early closure in 1920.

Copies of the book can be purchased for £5 plus postage if applicable, email allen@yaptonhistory.org.uk, or visit www.yaptonhistory.org.uk

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Sussex Snippets Age UK West Sussex will be providing a new service that offers free practical support and companionship to those discharged from hospital. They have trained coordinators who can visit clients at home once a week for up to six weeks providing much needed social and emotional support. This includes simply chatting and taking an interest in the person’s life and helping to motivate and encourage them as they recover from their illness or accident. This can support vulnerable people living on their own to regain confidence and independence. Any one can refer, or if you would like to volunteer please get in touch by calling the number 01903 717130 or by emailing homefromhospital@ageukwestsussex.org.uk West Sussex school children achieved some fabulous GCSE results, early figures show, despite sitting harder new exams. Most GCSE results in England are now being graded from 9 to 1, with 7 the equivalent to A and 4 a C grade. Early figures provided by West Sussex schools and academies combined show that the proportion of the counties students achieving the pass level Grade 4 is in line with the average of 66.6% across England. The results are provisional until the Department for Education issues more detailed examination results later this year.

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SUSSEX LOCAL Fun and Breaks (FAB), a county council service providing fun activities to disabled children across West Sussex has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). FAB volunteers spend a couple of hours a week with a child, taking them out to an activity such as swimming or the park or having fun together at home, whilst giving their families a rest. Following an inspection in June, the CQC has given FAB an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’. To find become a volunteer, visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/ fab or email fab@westsussex.gov.uk A poll by West Sussex Trading Standards revealed that of more than six hundred West Sussex residents, 98% felt that it should be compulsory for business to display food hygiene ratings. It also showed that 41% would not eat at a business that does not display their rating voluntarily and 57% would only buy from a business rated 4 (Good) or 5 (Very Good). The results of the poll will be used to influence local food businesses and encourage them to improve their rating.

Trading Standards run ‘Gain and Maintain’, a 5-star rating workshop to help food businesses improve their hygiene ratings. The next course is taking place on Friday 12 October from 10am to 1pm at Centenary House, Worthing. Places can be booked at www.westsussexcpd.co.uk Sussex Police are reassuring Sussex residents that they will see the difference from their extra precept contributions in the shape of increased police visibility in their communities. Katy Bourne, Police & Crime Commissioner said “Despite what you may have seen or heard recently, the facts are that over the next four years 800 police officers will be recruited, with 600 replacing officers leaving and we will also recruit 200 more officers than we have today. Next week we will see the first cohort of newly recruited officers at their attestation ceremony and we will see another cohort of new police constables in December. Sussex Police is in investment mode - not cuts mode, but it takes time to get the right people trained and equipped to serve their communities.”

Did you know food waste makes up nearly a third of the average rubbish bin in West Sussex? That’s the equivalent of nearly 20 rubbish trucks full of food being thrown away every day. MasterChef Champion 2018 Kenny Tutt has joined forces with the West Sussex Waste Partnership to encourage residents to ‘fight against food waste’. The campaign will provide advice on how to ‘be a smart shopper’, ‘freeze with ease’ and ‘love your leftovers’. Keep an eye on www.wastepreventionwestsussex.co.uk for more information in the coming months.

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Gluten Free Food Fair Coeliac UK West Sussex Local Group is hosting a Gluten Free Food Fair on Saturday 6th October from 10:00am - 2:00pm. The fair will take place in Boxgrove Village Hall, The Street, Boxgrove, PO18 0EE. There will be a wide choice of gluten free products to try and buy. The stalls with us will be offering a real range, from cakes, biscuits and waffles, to sausages, pies and puddings, as well as Caribbean dishes and health food. There is also free parking. For details contact John Johnson on westsussex@coeliac.org.uk

Tangmere housing site plans Chichester District Council has selected a development partner as part of plans to bring muchneeded homes to Tangmere. Countryside Properties will help deliver the site which was identified as one of the strategic development locations under the council’s Local Plan. The site will include 1,000 homes plus a wealth of community facilities.

Countryside Properties will now start talking to landowners to see how the site land can be assembled through negotiation. At the same time work will take place on preparing a Compulsory Purchase Order, in case this route does not work.

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consultation will take place with the parish council and local residents and it is expected that work on this will start in October 2018.

Chichester District Council is working closely with Tangmere Parish Council on this project and is using the parish council’s Neighbourhood Plan to help shape the new development. Plans include:  a new school  a small retail hub  open spaces  a cycle path to connect with Chichester The aim is to unite the existing village with the new development by placing the school and the shopping hub in the centre of the two areas.

“Housing is so desperately needed in our area and so this is an important site,” says Councillor Susan Taylor, Cabinet Member for Planning at Chichester District Council. “Thirty per cent of the development will be made up of affordable housing. The development will also provide funds for a brand new, state of the art school, which will provide even more opportunities for the area. Most importantly, the development will take account of the aspirations of the local residents because we are using the village’s neighbourhood plan to help shape it. We are very grateful for the support and assistance that Tangmere Parish Council is giving us with this major project.”

Tangmere Parish Council Chairman, Andrew Irwin, says: “The appointment of a development partner for the Tangmere strategic site marks a significant step forwards in the process that was started with the Chichester Local Plan and the Tangmere Neighbourhood Plan.

“Residents can be reassured that the objectives for the development that they supported in the referendum will be delivered, and at the conclusion of this project Tangmere will be a place in which people will be proud to live.”

Chichester Lions Model Railway Exhibition Lions Club of Chichester’s 24th Annual Model Railway Exhibition will be at Chichester HIgh School, PO19 8AE on Saturday 20 October between 10.00am and 4.30pm. They are expecting:  19 attractive railway layouts  steam-engine related Meccano models  rides for adults and children on a passengercarrying railway from Chichester Model Engineers (outside);  Southdown' Light Railway’s information stand;  Five trade stands with everything you need for your own model railway;  Railway-related book sales There is free car parking, and good access for disabled people. Admission: adults £5; under 15s £2; family (2+2) £12. Get more Information at 07777681 292, or visit www.chilions.org.uk/modelrail

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Hospice Care Week Hospice Care Week is a national campaign that aims to raise awareness of hospice care. It also gives you the chance to get involved with your local hospice.

Find out more about how you can heart your local hospice at www.stbh.org.uk/heartmyhospice

Pet of the Month This month meet Conpoy, an 11 month old male neutered rabbit. Conpoy arrived at The Centre due to his previous owner being in ill health.

Conpoy is a large rabbit so he needs to have large accommodation giving him enough space to play. Being young is has lots of energy and loves playing with his toys and hopping around his run. Conpoy would benefit from finding an owner who has experience in handling rabbits, as he is very nervous, running away if he feels you might try and pick him up.

Conpoy would benefit and become more relaxed if he had a female partner to bond with.

SUSSEX LOCAL If you have a spayed female rabbit that you would like to bond with Conpoy, it doesn’t matter what size your rabbit is. As long as the rabbits like each other size really doesn’t matter. The bonding procedure is carried out at The Centre, and normally it takes about a week.

They can then send home a two rabbits that love each other and are happy together.

If you think you may be able to give Conpoy the new home he deserves please give The Centre a call Monday to Friday from 9am4pm on 01243 641409. The Centre can answer any questions you may have.

The Centre’s Black Cat Halloween Viewing Day is on Saturday 27th October from 12pm - 2pm. The Centre will be decorated and staff in fancy dress. Come along and view their very special black cats and kittens (or any other colour) and have some spooky fun.

Viewing days are non-appointment days so people thinking of adopting a cat can pop along. Otherwise they rehome 7 days a week by appointment only.

Visit the Cat and Rabbit Centre at Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7RJ. 01243 641409 info@crrc.co.uk www.crrc.co.uk

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In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks

by Andrew Staib, Principal Designer of Glorious Gardens Sheffield Park: a paradise in Sussex If Andy Jesson was a tree he would be a stout Oak. With his relentless energy and passion for trees, the Head Gardener at Sheffield Park talks movingly about the history and aesthetic considerations of the Park, a hundred hectare parkland of spectacular beauty just outside of Fletching Originally created by Capability Brown in the 18th Century, it has been owned and transformed by numerous tree lovers. In 1954 it was bought by the National Trust.

With four great lakes, waterfalls, national collections of species trees and over 120 champion trees, entering into the park can be a spiritual experience.

“Look, there is the Nissan sylvatica that was planted in 1909 by Arther Sommes (who married Mary, Winston Churchill’s daughter). And there is our the Big Signature Tree, Hicory Kia cordyfolia. This is the first tree to colour in Autumn and when this happens this tells us that in 10 days time the rest of the garden will be at its peak.” So says Andy as he takes me through a tour of the park. I spy a graceful Japanese Acer that must be at least 30 foot tall and wide. For a garden designer like myself it is like spotting a rare Tibetan Tiger. And the Pinus montazuma that Andy points out is the biggest in the UK and must be one of the most beautiful of all the trees in the park.

“Over 2000 trees came down in the storm of 87 but we used this as an opportunity. See that Abies tree?

Now look around for its baby. We are planting saplings next to all the old trees so when they eventually die a new one is ready to fill its place. The great thing about the National Trust- ‘Forever For Everyone’ - is that they are willing to invest into the far off future.

So each year we propagate 10 different species of trees here grown directly from the seeds we gather.”

Andy talks of the collection with pride. He has been working as Head Gardner for 16 years. In his time over

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4000 new trees and shrubs have been planted, always with the original design in mind. “Though we label a third of the trees it is not a botanical garden. We are interested in the beauty of the design and the spirit of the place. The National Trust have christened this garden - Big and Bold- and we try to be true to this.”

Along with 6 full time gardeners there are 45 volunteers and numerous students that help out. In the peak season of October there can be 5000 visitors every day.

Despite this amount of work the park is kept up immaculately with barely a weed in sight.

The history of the garden is everywhere evident.

There are enormous 480 year old Sweet Chestnut stumps still sprouting a few green leaves that used to be an old avenue. There are old bridges built by Pullmon and Sons, and simply the great age of trees planted centuries ago by plant lovers, some of which are found no where else in the UK. Also Australia and England played their first ever cricket match here and the ground is still used today.

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Anthony White www.flickr.com/photos/ jimjams/38119732981 The crowning feature of the whole garden is undoubtedly the four great lakes.

“They are not natural lakes. We spend up to 26 days a year clearing out the weeds and growth to keep them like mirrors with just large round sections of water lilies to a scale of two thirds open water, one third water lilies. The mirror effect is vital because the trees along the edges of the water have been chosen to combine and reflect their colours in the water- the

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“We will probably have a very red Autumn this year because of the heat.” Andy goes on to explain how in the heat the leaves create a ‘sunscreen’ made up of sugars and it is this that turns the leaves yellow, or if the Summer has been very hot, red.

Andy describes his love of trees. “I love them for their strength and enduring nature, for their stoicism. I have devoted my life to them because they afforded me my happiest memories when I was growing up. I want to share them with others because we can learn so much from them. How to compromise, how to sacrifice and how to be accepting.

The future for Andy? I want to go back up North where I was born and create green spaces in socially deprived areas. Trees are great for mental health and research has shown that there is less crime around green areas. But I still have things to do here. We are opening up 30 acres of woodland soon."

Andy finishes the meeting and speeds off. Lots of things to do in this paradise that is more than his 9-5 job.

What to see in October Take a visit to Sheffield Park of course! You will have to wear sunglasses as the beauty of the Autumn leaves will blow you away.

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October tasks  Move plants around the garden or plant up new ones. The soil is still warm for the roots to establish but there is less chance of the plants drying out.  Divide most Perennials now including Rhubarb and balance up your garden by taking the other half to a different place.  Plant lettuce and can start sowing Chinese winter greens and Spring Cabbage.  Repairing your lawn can start now with the cooler weather, either using pre grown turfs or seeding into prepared earth.  Start your lawn treatment this month with aerating the garden with a strong fork and raking out moss and thatch.  Cut back shrubs like Buddlea and Lavatera to about half their height to neaten them up and prevent strong winter winds rocking them aboutthe more fundamental pruning happens in Spring

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Domestic drainage

By Chris Ennis FRICS Domestic drainage systems are covered under part H of the building regulations, and alterations to the drainage system will require Building control approval. Typically, the drains in a property constructed in the last 50 years will direct foul water into the public sewer and storm water will be directed through separate pipework into a soakaway. The foul drains are not designed to dispose of storm waters though often I find incorrect connections into the foul drains have been made over the years.

The above ground parts of the drain include the soil and vent pipe which is tall and usually affixed to the house’s flank wall. This pipe is formed in either cast iron, asbestos cement or plastic. It is designed to ventilate the drainage installation and for this reason must terminate well above any window or other opening in the wall. It should be fitted with a cowl to prevent birds nesting. The older metal pipes frequently

SUSSEX LOCAL fail where they join the underground drains. It is also quite common to find leakage where the connection from the first floor W.C. joins the main pipe.

Underground, drains should be laid at a ’selfcleansing’ velocity no less than 1;80 fall. The drain sections may be laid either in salt glazed piping, cast iron, or in more modern property, patent plastic piping. Access points for cleaning and repair (commonly known as ‘man holes but more correctly described as inspection chambers), are installed within the curtilage of the site. Very often I find the steel lids to these chambers corroded, loose or dangerously defective.

In older property the inspection chamber closest to the boundary is likely to be an ’interceptor’ chamber incorporating a water trap to minimise odours from the sewer. Such chambers are fitted with a nearby fresh air inlet which projects a couple of feet above ground level.

A brief inspection of the drains very often reveals blockages which may be caused by root growth, fat build up, drain collapse or incorrect ‘fall’ during construction. My suspicions are always aroused when I see a set of drain rods left casually on display in the gardens ready to deal with the next blockage……… time to arrange a CCTV drain inspection and test!

Chris Ennis FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor www.propdoctor.co.uk call 01903 261 217 or email surveyor1@talktalk.net

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How to be Human - Ruby Wax

Editor Kris Thomas speaks to the entertainer ahead of her UK tour this Autumn plus you can win tickets to her Worthing Show Ruby Wax OBE is the only child of Edward and Berthe Wachs, Austrian Jews who emigrated to Chicago to escape the Nazi threat in 1938. Once settled in Chicago Edward Wachs changed the family surname to Wax. Ruby had a difficult childhood and felt smothered by her demanding parents. Of course at the time she didn't realise it was any different to any other child's experience but she recalls how her parents wanted to mould her and only liked her until she could talk. Her feelings of rejection whilst growing up have no doubt influenced her incredible drive and ambition and been a factor in her ongoing bouts of depression. Ruby has lived in London for many years and is married to television producer and director Ed Bye, they have three children.

L-R Ash Ranpura, Ruby Wax & Gelong Thubten (c) Steve Ullathorne

Ruby took time to talk to me from her cycling holiday in France and I asked her about the challenges she has faced over her many years in show business. "I would say my challenges have been no different to anyone else's. Everything is difficult but I'm not starving so that's one thing! To make it as a female, to be rejected or be fired or have people say 'you can't do this anymore'. Everybody has challenges, maybe you just learn to reinvent or kick the door down." Ruby has certainly 'kicked down doors' during her incredible career to date and has met and interviewed some of the most famous people in the world including Madonna, Donald Trump, Liza Minnelli, Helen Mirren, Hugh Heffner, Goldie Hawn, OJ Simpson, Diana Princess of Wales, Drew Barrymore, Jim Carrey, Sandra Bullock, Eddie Izzard, Ewan McGregor... the list goes on. I asked Ruby, of all the famous people she had interviewed, who was most interesting, attractive and funny? "Carrie Fisher, my best friend for 30 years, she was beautiful and the funniest person". I asked Ruby, was there anyone she really didn’t like? "Donald Trump, he was utterly terrifying". Ruby interviewed Donald Trump on his jet in 2012. The interview was awkward with Trump refusing to smile throughout and it has been viewed 74,000 times on YouTube.

Ruby has previously described Donald Trump as a 'narcissist' and a 'sick person'.

Ruby has a new show this Autumn - How to be Human. You can enter our competition to win tickets to see Ruby in Worthing at the end of this article. Based on her latest bestselling book, How to Be Human: the show is described as, 'what you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you’ve upgraded your iphone'. Ruby is joined by a monk, Gelong Thubten, who explains how the mind works, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura who explains where everything that makes us ‘us’ can be found in the brain. Between them they discuss such weighty topics as evolution,

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travelling in Europe. She describes getting into Oxford University as one of her proudest moments and in September 2013 Ruby graduated with a master's degree in mindfulness based cognitive therapy. Following this in 2013, Ruby published Sane New World, which became a number one best-seller followed in January ‘16 by A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.

(c) Steve Ullathorne emotions, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion. I asked Ruby if she still enjoy performing, after so many years? "I did 200 shows with Frazzled, I love touring and live sets. I don't do much TV these days, the live stuff, this is what I love".

Her new show and also her previous live show Frazzled, look at how we can use mindfulness to not only be calmer in ourselves but to be more compassionate and understanding of others. Ruby is clearly an ambitious lady, "Are you trying to bring this to more people to change the world" I asked her? "I don't have a goal like that, what works for me doesn't work for everybody. It's my thing" she tells me. "In the book you get the full manual and it talks about why we are how we are and why we have negative thoughts." I ask Ruby, if it's difficult to stop being funny when doing the serious stuff or if it doesn't matter? "Pollution, relationships, kids, teenagers, addiction they're all topics that comedians use. Bill Bryson does it with the History of the World, he tells you pretty much everything you need to know but the guy's a comedian. That's the job of the comedian, you take serious topics but make them really funny. That's the ultimate, give someone something interesting so they say 'wow' I didn't know that but you're making them laugh at the same time."

Ruby's interest in the mind and psychology is a longstanding one. She majored in psychology at the University of California, Berkeley but left after a year without completing her degree as she wanted to go

Her own ongoing depression is well documented and she has stated that one of her problems was an 'addiction to anger'. Since undergoing therapy and spending time in institutions, Ruby has come to know the triggers and to recognise the early warning signs of a bout of 'The Black Dog'. Rather than keep busy and deny what is going on Ruby now 'respects the illness' and uses her coping methods to ride out the storm.

Ruby talks of mental illness as being very much as real as a physical illness. She advocates using meditation and mindfulness techniques such as focusing the breath to decrease levels of the body's main stress hormone Cortisol.

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“We can’t stop the future from arriving, no matter what drugs we’re on. But even if nearly every part of us becomes robotic, mechanical fingers crossed we’ll still have our minds. Hopefully we’ll use them for things like compassion, instead of just chasing what’s ‘better’ like a hamster on a wheel. If we can do that, we’re on the yellow brick road to happiness”.

How to Be Human tours the UK from the end of September to early December. We have tickets to give away to Ruby’s show at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing on 15th and 16th of October 7.30pm.

To be in with a chance of winning two tickets, simply answer the question and write to us or enter online.

Cortisol is released as part of the body’s fight-or-flight response to help fuel muscles to respond to a threatening situation. However continually high levels can be harmful and result in all sorts of negative effects on the body as well as the mind. In 2015 it was announced that Ruby would be awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her services to mental health. This was her proudest moment she tells me, getting an OBE. Does she know Sussex?

"Oh yes Brighton - I love that part of the world, if I didn't live in London I'd live there, that's the fantasy after France but now I'm here standing outside and it's raining". I leave Ruby to her damp day in France, and eagerly await my copy of How to Be Human.

Win tickets to How to Be Human Answer the following question to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets Q: When did Ruby graduate from Oxford University? a) 2015 b) 2013 c) 1978 Send your answer and full contact details including email address and daytime telephone to: Ruby Wax Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/ competitions/ The winner will be first correct entry drawn after 10/10/2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Aldingbourne Council CLT Steering Group The Community Land Trust (CLT) Steering Group has met monthly with Graham Maunders of Action in Rural Sussex (AirS), who is guiding the Group through the process of establishing the CLT as a formal legal entity, and the Community Benefit Society model has been chosen.

It has appointed an Acting Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer and thanks to good team working during summer holidays, completed an application to the National CLT Network for start-up funding to cover legal costs and develop wider community engagement within a short deadline. The Parish Council's initial donation has covered the small subscription to the National CLT Network which enabled this application to be submitted.

The group are evaluating sites and so far two are of particular interest, potentially providing between them some 10 - 20 CLT Homes. A meeting with Arun's Housing Enabling Manager, Andy Elder, took

Barnham Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 3rd September 2018.

Community Hall Car Park The Clerk had prepared a report in respect of the funding requirements for the project to resurface and sort out the drainage issues at the Barnham Community Hall Car Park. The Parish Council own the freehold, and the Barnham Community Trust run and manage the hall on a day to day basis. It was decided that the Parish Council fund a contribution of £8,000 towards the final with the remainder of the shortfall (from West Sussex CC funding) required (around £16,000) being contributed by the Barnham Community Trust.

The Square, Barnham – possible regeneration.

Although this area is technical in Eastergate Parish an approach was made to the Clerk by the owners of the buildings in that area (a Charitable Trust) to meet and discuss plans they had for regenerating the buildings and the surrounding area. As it was in Eastergate the Clerk passed the enquiry on to Chris Allington and a meeting was arranged, at which the Clerk was present, as of course the area has an impact on Barnham Parish and would of course be part of the new joint Parish. The meeting was very preliminary and the Trust representatives and their architects presented a vision for regeneration of the area which

Land in Aldingbourne place at the end of July to discuss these sites. Unfortunately Andy Elder is moving on but the group look forward to working with his successor.

The next meeting will take place on Monday Sept 17th at Aldingbourne Community Centre at 7pm.

Unfortunately one of the Group members, a resident from Barnham, had to resign unexpectedly owing to change of work so the Group is keen to recruit a couple of additional members, and particularly an interested resident from Eastergate or Barnham.

Anyone interested is invited to speak to the Aldingbourne clerk or the Acting Chairman, Louise Beaton, or Vice Chairman, Emma Pinder if they would like more information. aldingbourne-pc.gov.uk would include refurbishment of retail outlets, the building of flats (for rental only) and the need to provide a building for Govia (for railway staff). It was agreed further discussions would take place, followed by a public exhibition and consultation exercise before any firm plans would be submitted to Arun District Council (ADC).

The Clerk updated on a few matters including • Dogbin on the field - overflowing problem – ADC did finally attend and empty it after several attempts to get it done.

• Litter problems generally – a need to put up some new signage once the Parishes have merged encouraging people to take their litter home from the Field where possible. Southern Rail have been asked to do a litterpick on their land behind the fence alongside the main road leading to the Bridge. Sue Groome and her team of volunteers have done some excellent monthly litter picks around the Parish in general. Next full Litter Pick Saturday 6th October.

• Stolen plinth and plaque from the Triangle – it was found in the verge opposite the butchers (it was not there previously as a thorough search was undertaken). Discussion are now taking place on best way of replacing and repairing it.

Next meeting 1st October at 7.30pm www.barnhamparishcouncil.gov uk

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Eastergate Parish Council Edited extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 30th August 2018 County Councillor report County Councillor Mr Whittington advised members of concern relating to an application at The Bowries and reference was made to a 2 ft. footway. Reference was made to the proposed upgrade to the Yapton level crossing information meeting. It was felt that this was an information meeting rather than a consultation.

Mr Cramp will be attending on behalf of the council was undertaken.

Community Facilities and Project Manager report The Facilities Manager reported that a grant application had been made for a sum of £60,000 on behalf of Aldingbourne, Barnham and Eastergate PC’s to combat loneliness.

Reference was made to a meeting of the Sportsfield User group with the cricket club encouraging youth participation but the football club not being interested in under 18 engagement. The Stoolball club did not attend but the Barnham Trojans FC did. Members were advised that the Trojans would be using the field and that the fees had been agreed by the Facilities Manager.

Early sketches had been received from for the proposed new pavilion building. Members were advised

Tangmere News Tangmere included in funding for Community Wardens Chichester District Council has agreed to supply half of the funding required for a community warden service, allocating just over £126,000 each year until 2021. Cabinet also agreed to fully fund the senior community warden for the same period. The funding is subject to match funding from partners.

The community warden service has been operating since 2005 in several areas of the district: • Chichester East • Chichester West • Chichester South • Selsey north and south • Tangmere and Oving, and • East and West Wittering.

The eight-strong team offers a visible presence in their communities, working with residents to reduce low-level crime and tackle social issues. They work closely with key organisations in their specific areas such as schools, charities, voluntary organisations and businesses.

They also act as a link between residents and police and have proved to be extremely effective in tackling problems such as anti-social behaviour and checking

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of a busy July period with the remaining funds from the defibrillator funds being used to improve the hall.

A wedding party at the Hall had been successful and a Wedding Fayre was to be an © N Chadwick (cc-by-sa/2.0) event on Saturday the 8th September. Members considered a request for the balcony to be used by the C.F. Manager as an office.

The installation of the multi-media sound system was mentioned. The small boiler had finally given up the ghost and there would be a refund of £90 of the cost of previous repair to be taken from the replacement cost. There was a proposal for a police cycle meeting to take place at the hall.

Planning Members discussed applications at the Bowries, where there was a proposal for 28 houses and Bexstone, with 10 houses. Members considered the response from the Southern Land Owners’ Group and the conflict with the adopted Local plan and the BE Neighbourhood Plan.

The Chairman referred to the allocation of housing and the likely 1750 houses to be shared out among the parishes. This would likely mean 75-100 houses in Eastergate, most of which have already been built or are planned. www.eastergate.arun.gov.uk in on vulnerable and isolated members of the community. They also support other council initiatives at a local level such as the current Against Litter campaign and (c) tangmere-museum.org.uk youth engagement projects.

“Community Wardens help deal with a large proportion of crime related incidents, they also do a lot of support work behind the scenes working with community organisations and individuals, particularly supporting elderly people who are on their own, and this work is invaluable. They provide peace of mind and reassurance.” says Councillor Eileen Lintill, Cabinet Member for Community Services at Chichester District Council. “In a recent survey people said they find it an easy service to access and that it is effective in dealing with a variety of issues. “ “Because they are based in a specific area, the wardens know their communities inside out and have excellent links across the neighbourhood, which means they can help direct residents to further support that the council and other organisations can provide.” For more information about the Community Wardens service seewww.chichester.gov.uk/ communitywardens

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Win a copy of ‘The Dunkirk Evacuation in 100 Objects’ The story behind Operation Dynamo in 1940 At 18.57 hours on Sunday, 26 May 1940, the Admiralty issued the directive which instigated the start of Operation Dynamo. This was the order to rescue the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from the French port of Dunkirk and the beaches surrounding it.

The story of the evacuation of the BEF and other Allied troops has been told many times in both print and film, and has become one of the defining moments in the history of the British nation. Yet there are artefacts from that operation which can still be seen today, and many places to visit, which bring that fateful history back to life. Through 100 objects, from the wreck of a ship through to a dug-up rifle, and individual photographs to large memorials, all of which represent a moving snapshot of the past, this book sets out to tell

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