Sussex Local - Pulborough - October 2018

October 2018

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Pulborough - Bury - Fittleworth - Nutbourne - West Chiltington

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RUBY WAX

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Community Council, Charity School

GARDENS

Sheffield Park

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Ruby Wax tickets Book: Dunkirk 9 Days that saved an army

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Events, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Charity, Young Readers’ Puzzles, Local News, Gardening, 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 36.

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 26.

You can also win a book - Dunkirk 9 days That Saved an Army. John Grehan uses a day by day approach to give a clear portrayal of the unfolding drama, page 16.

As usual, we have news from the area Parish Councils starting on page 52, School News on page 42 and other local Charity & Community news starting on page 20.

If you struggle to drop off or to stay asleep be sure to read our Health article on page 48.

Halloween can be a scary time for pets. This month’s “Paws for Thought” by Vet Dr. Julian Hoad gives some sound advice to help keep your pets safe and happy. See page 47.

Finally, our October Recipe is for Butternut Biryani & Cucumber Raita, page 34 - perfect for warming up after trick or treating!

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 16 ..........WIN! Book “Dunkirk 9 Days That Saved an Army” 18 ........................................................................Local Walks 20 .........................................................Charity & Community 26 ...........................Ruby Wax exclusive interview + tickets 32 .................................................................Prize Crossword 34 .................................................................................Recipe 36 ....................................................................In Your Garden 42 ..........................................................Local Schools News 44 ............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page 47 .....................................................Pets ’Paws for Thought’ 48 ...........................................................Health & Wellbeing 52 ..........................................................Parish Council News 57 .............................................................Business Directory 62 ...........................................................Index of Advertisers November booking deadline 1st Oct

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Tuesday November 6th Kevin Grenfell’s Jazz Giants Great entertainment from a very popular band Tuesday December 4th Tony Waller and Prohibition Jazz with their hit show “Cool Yule”.

Tuesday January 8th Bob Dwyer’s Bix and Pieces, a very fine 7 piece band with a wide range of music.

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Win a copy of ‘Dunkirk: Nine Days That Saved an Army ‘ A day by day account of the greatest evacuation The epic story of Dunkirk has been told many times, but the numerous accounts from surviving soldiers and sailors were often a blur of fear and fighting with the days mingling into each other.

This leaves what is, at times, a confusing picture.

In this book, adopting a day by day approach, the author provides a clear portrayal of the unfolding drama on the perimeter around Dunkirk, in the port itself and along the beaches to La Panne and the Belgian border.

This is ultimately a story, as Churchill described it, of ‘deliverance’, for against all the predictions, the BEF was saved to fight again another day. With civilians and servicemen working without respite for days and nights on end under almost continual attack to rescue the army, the nation pulled together as never before. It truly was Britain’s best hour.

The author John Grehan has written, edited or contributed to more than 300 books and magazine articles covering a wide span of military history from the Iron Age to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. John has also appeared on local and national radio and television to advise on military history topics. He was employed as the Assistant Editor of Britain at War Magazine from its inception until 2014. John now devotes his time to writing and editing books.

To purchase the book visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk

Win a copy of ‘Nine Days’ To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: Where is Dunkirk? a) France

b) England

c) Germany

Send your answer and contact details to: Nine Days Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can 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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Local Walks - October All walks are led by friendly, trained volunteers - please do check with the organisers for full details and for any last minute changes. Health walks are 30 – 90 minutes, supported by Walking for Health & Horsham District Council. Level 2 & Level 3 are more challenging, for fitter walkers, supported by Horsham District Council Mon 1

10:30am Park and Hop from Hop Oast 2/4 miles 1/1.5 hrs Meet at the Hop Oast Park and Ride, Horsham Worthing Road, RH13 0AR. Walk through the new golf course Jill 07780 701184 Tue 2 9:30am Buchan Country Park 3 miles 1 hr Meet in the car park off Horsham Road (A2220), RH11 9HQ, on the Crawley to Horsham side of the dual carriageway Emmy 01403 255517 Fri 5 11:00am Barns Green 2 miles 60 mins Meet in new car park above the Village Hall, RH13 0PT Chatter 07720 714306 Sat 6 2:00pm Fryern Park 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park, RH20 4BG. See landscaped pleasure gardens and waterfall Mick 01903 745971 Sun 7 10:00am Harrow Hill 6.5 miles 3 hrs Meet at Kithurst Hill car park (off the Storrington to Amberley Road) Mick 01903 745971 Tue 9 10:00am Warnham 2 miles 60 - 90 mins Meet at Village Hall car park in Hollands Way, RH12 3RH Emmy 01403 255517 Wed 10 10:00am Downs Link Guided Cycle Ride 8+ miles 3 hrs Easy mainly off road ride along the Downs link. Meet at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre Social Club, RH12 3LY Sat 13 9:00am Wiston/SteyningDownland Dog Walk 2 miles 75 mins Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE. Maximum of two dogs per handler Ann 01903 297553 Tue 16 11:00am Health Centre, Steyning 2 miles 75 mins Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ Ann 01903 297553 Wed 17 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk 2.5 miles 90 mins Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG. Easy walk with pleasant views Mick 01903 745971 Sat 20 2:00pm Roundabout West Chiltington 3.8 miles 1 hr 45 mins Meet at West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. A lovely varied walk around West Chiltington Mick 01903 745971 Wed 24 10:00am Sidney Wood/Wey and Arun Canal 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Meet Forestry Commission car park (TQ026350) Geoff 01403 258180 Thu 25 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-6 miles 3 hrs Very social walk that usually ending in a pub.

Please ring for details Ron 07933 106663 Sat 27 2:00pm River, Heath, and Pleasure Garden 4 miles 2 hrs Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4BG Mick 01903 745971 Sun 28 10:00am Warminghurst Church 4.7 miles 1 hr 45 mins Meet at Georges Lane NT car park, Storrington, RH20 3JH. Explore ancient tracks and byways to Warmingshurst Mick 01903 745971

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10:00am Fittleworth 10 miles Meet on one way road (South from A283) by Fittleworth Church 10:30am Bignor Hill 5 miles Meet Whiteways car park 10:30am Goodwood 8 miles Meet The Trundle car park 10:00am Arundel 5 miles Meet at Swanbourne Lake

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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.

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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Feeling Gorgeous Health & Wellbeing Fair

Pulborough Community Land Trust

Feeling Gorgeous Health and Wellbeing Fair is being held at North Hall, Loxwood, RH14 0RJ on 7th October to raise money to buy beehives and beehive training for the parents of some of the must vulnerable children in Kisiriri in Tanzania thereby giving them another form of income.

Pulborough residents have come together in the past couple of months to form a Community Land Trust for the village. The role of a CLT is to build affordable housing for local people. They are in the early stages and hope to be fully registered soon. They’re looking for anyone that can offer any expertise in this type of project! Find more details at www.pulboroughclt.org

Annette Gardner, who is the organiser of the fair, sponsors a child in Tanzania called Alyhaji through World Vision and has been invited on a trip to meet her sponsor child; she is paying for her own trip but has to raise £500 for the beehives.

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There will also be an opportunity for adults and children to paint on ceramics and make aromatherapy bracelets. Other stands include Angel Art, crystals, essential oils. Healthy snacks and tea will also be available and a raffle to win a variety of prizes. There are still some space available and Annette would be pleased to hear from anyone who would like to be involved.

Annette is also organising an on-line draw for people who can’t visit but would like to contribute. For every £10 donated they will be entered into a draw to win a doTerra diffuser and Essential Oil starter kit to be drawn at the end of October.

Dear Editor, I’m William West, I am 14 and am an Explorer Scout from Petworth and Pulborough District Scouts. Last October I attended a selection camp and was lucky enough to get a place to go to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, USA in July 2019. This is a three week trip to the state and its area including 12 days at the Jamboree and another week home hospitality with a scout group from one of the host countries; America, Canada or Mexico.

Part of the money I raise will help fund a scout from a less developed country to pay for some of their fee.

To continue our fundraising the five other local scouts from the district have organised a musical evening A PIG AND A JIG with Willie Austin and his band playing and a hog roast at Ashington Centre, Ashington on the 19th October.

Many Thanks, William West

Recycling to raise over £500 for Petworth Charity Petworth Community Craft Group (PCCG) is on target to have raised £500 for the Petworth Community Garden by the end of the year. The group was set up in February this year to enable people from the Petworth area, whether they have previously crafted or not, to get together to create saleable items of which they can be proud. The group not only enjoys the camaraderie but the satisfaction of using recycled and re-used materials and natural products freely available - the sales of which raise funds for charity. Members share ideas and skills and help each other and everyone has been amazed by the variety of lovely things that can be made out of newspaper, junk mail and magazines.

Items made by the group so far, including bowls, coasters, beads, lavender bags and pine cone babies have been sold at local events such as the Petworth Farmers Market (in the Leconfield Hall) and Fete in the Park. They have at least two more sales events this year - a mega sale at the Farmers Market on Saturday 27th October (in the Leconfield Hall). They also have a stall at the popular Petworth Christmas event on Saturday 1st December. They are looking for new members for their morning workshops as well as people interested in an evening group. In addition they need sponsors to help us pay for our meeting place - the lovely converted warehouse at the Coultershaw Heritage Site. If you can help in any way please contact Tricia at petworthccg@aol.com or telephone 01798 342016.

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Football 4 Kids Football 4 Kids is a family run club that provides funfilled sessions for kids aged 4-11 yrs old. They aim to help youngsters of all abilities improve their footballing skills as well as their general fitness and agility. Sessions generally consist of a warm-up to music, several games based around agility and fitness plus some including technical work, they then finish with a match. All children are welcome from complete beginners to those who may already be part of a team. They have classes in Storrington, taking place at the Steyning Rock Road school. To book a free trial session please contact 07488 342290 or info@football4kids.club

Thank you Sussex Local Dear Editor, Lucas the cat went missing at the beginning of July but despite searching for him on foot and by car ,and putting posters on lamp posts and trees etc, there was absolutely no news of his whereabouts.

In desperation, we contacted Jeff at Sussex Local to place an advertisement asking for help in finding Lucas, but unfortunately we had missed the deadline for the September edition. However, Jeff immediately set up an action plan and within half an hour he had set up a post on the Sussex Local Twitter and Facebook pages asking for help to find Lucas. Next,

SUSSEX LOCAL he suggested that if we could get 2000 flyers printed and delivered to him he would ensure that they were delivered with the Sussex Local magazine at no cost to us.

Within hours of the first copies being delivered we started to receive phone calls with people saying that they had seen a ginger cat over the last couple of weeks, all of whom promising to call back if they saw him again.

We could almost track the areas where the magazine was being delivered by the instant response to the flyer. We had at least three phone calls daily over the course of the next week with possible sightings but each time we arrived at the scene the cat had disappeared again!

In the end Lucas arrived home by walking back in through the cat flap! He was healthy and well. Lucas is doing well and has spent his first few days at home eating his favourite salmon treats and sleeping on our bed. He will be wearing a GPS tracking collar when he next goes out.

We will be forever grateful for the kindness and support we have received from our local community, generated by the Sussex Local. If anyone is looking for a way to publicise than this magazine is definitely a forerunner.

Without it our Lucas would not be safely back at home with his family. Yours faithfully, Joanne, by email

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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

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.

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

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SUSSEX LOCAL “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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Prize Crossword Win a ÂŁ20 discount from a Rising Sun meal

Pulborough October 2018 August 2018 answer below:

Winner: Richard Maddocks from West Chiltington. Congratulations and thank you to all who entered.

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Butternut biryani With cucumber raita Ingredients  40g dried mushrooms, roughly chopped  2 tbsp rapeseed oil  4 onions, sliced (160g)  4 garlic cloves, crushed  2 tbsp chopped fresh ginger  2 red chilli, deseeded and chopped  170g basmati rice  320g squash, diced  2 tsp cumin seeds  2 tsp ground coriander  Half a cucumber, grated, core removed  250g Tim’s Dairy natural greekyogurt  4 tbsp chopped mint, plus a few leaves  half a bunch of fresh coriander, chopped  50g toasted chopped almonds

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Method: 1) Pour 800ml of boiling water over the dried mushrooms and set aside.

2) Heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Add the onions, garlic, ginger and chilli and stir-fry briefly over a high heat so that they start to soften. Add the rice and squash and stir for a few mins. Tip in the cumin and coriander then stir in the mushrooms and its water 3) Cover the pan and simmer for 20 mins until the rice is tender. Meanwhile, mix the cucumber and yogurt with the mint to make a raita. Stir the coriander and almonds into the rice when it is ready and serve with the raita and a few extra leaves of mint or coriander.

Recipe kindly supplied by Hollie from Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre Washington or Old Mill Drive Storrington every Thursday. Follow Hollie on Instagram and Twitter @village_larder

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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.

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.

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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Bury School Looking back on the year As the new school year began, we welcomed lots of new additions to Bury CE Primary including lots of new Reception children joining us on their learning journey.

Little Birds Nursery has opened up on site offering another great community resource. The nursery is also offering before and after school provision which gives our parents another option alongside that of Cornflake and Chillout Club. This is brilliant for our community as we have children attending Bury from a wide area, Chichester, West Chiltington and Littlehampton to name a few places.

Over the holidays, work has begun on our new bespoke art and technology room. The funds for this ambitious project have been kindly supplied by Arts Society South Downs who have already and continue to provide opportunities for our children to work with local artists.

One of the great benefits of being a small school is our ability as a whole school to respond quickly to possibilities around us. Despite it only being the second day back, we took advantage of the weather and took all of the children in school to visit the war memorial at St John’s. The whole school are learning about the people of Bury and their own family members who gave their lives for us in the two world wars. This is part of a whole school topic ‘Poppies’, where we are working with the local community to remember all of these great people.

Whilst several of our year groups are full, we do have some spaces available. Please give us a call if you would like to look around and/or come along to our open day on Wednesday 10th October where our Year 6 children will give you a tour of the school and its amazing grounds and the children’s remembrance work will be on display for you all to see. www.bury.w-sussex.sch.uk

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St Mary’s School The new school year

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time with teachers and children returning refreshed from the holidays and eager to embrace the possibilities that await. If your child is moving to a new school, or starting school for the first time, then there may well, understandably, be some anxiety along with the anticipation, for both parents and pupils. Hopefully, these anxieties will pass quickly, and everyone is able to enjoy their time at school and all the opportunities that modern education has to offer.

Here at St Mary’s the new reception children have settled very well, having benefited from the transition visits that took place before the summer. Our newly refurbished reception classes are attracting a lot of positive attention from parents and pupils alike. The space has been transformed with modular furniture, led lighting and a free flow space for independent play based learning. The new colour scheme reflects a natural palette and brings the “outside in” to complement our Forest School and outdoor learning spaces.

Our open afternoons for new parents are on Tuesday 25th,Thursday 27th September and Tuesday 16th October from 2-3pm. These afternoons will give parents the opportunity to see the school in action and the wonderful learning opportunities that we have to offer.

If you are not able to make these dates, then please contact the school to arrange another time or date. if you are new to the area, or you are still undecided as to which school would be best for your child, please do not hesitate to arrange a visit. www.st-marys-pulborough.w-sussex.sch.uk

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Winter is coming

by Andrew Leach, Director, SJA Health Insurance Over the past six months, I have talked a lot about the benefits of Private Medical Insurance (PMI) and, as this series of articles comes to an end, it seems a good time to take stock. Why? Because, as they say in Game of Thrones, “Winter is coming” and that means increasing strain on our over-stretched NHS. I believe fervently that private medical care can play a key role in reducing waiting lists, thereby creating more accessibility for people who cannot afford to go private.

As I said in a previous article, recent NHS England figures showed that more than 3,000 people were waiting more than a year for elective treatment, up 85% in twelve months.

By opting to take out a private medical insurance plan, you will not just be helping yourself but also assisting the people who will rely so heavily on the NHS this Winter by reducing the time they wait for treatment.

Talking of helping people less fortunate, we have decided to give a percentage of any new business we receive to The Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice in Arundel, West Sussex, and Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance.

Both organisations have a strong health ethos and rely

heavily on support from their communities and we are happy to play a part in helping to fund their vital work.

Andrew Leach is Managing Director of Pulboroughbased SJA Health Insurance and has 32 years’ experience working with insurance brokers and insurance companies. His company is a boutique brokerage specialising in health insurance and related products for individuals, small and large companies in the UK and internationally. You can find out more at www.sjahealthinsurance.com

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Paws for thought Halloween With all the excitement around at this time of year, it’s easy to overlook potential hazards in the home, leaving pets vulnerable.

This month I have put together Dr Julian Hoad a list of horrors to be aware of which will help you keep your pets safe and happy this Halloween. Spook-tacular!

Trick but hide the treats!

Most responsible pet owners will be aware of the danger to pets from ingesting inappropriate treats such as chocolate, which is highly toxic to them.

However, lots of other treats meant for humans can be just as dangerous, even healthier options such as raisins and grapes can cause kidney failure in pets.

Wrappers, chewing gum, sweets and lollipop sticks pose a hazard so it’s really important to keep treats in pet-proof containers and make sure rubbish is in a secure bin where it can’t be chewed on.

Hubble bubble, decorations mean trouble It wouldn’t really be Halloween without a lantern or two, but naked flames and wagging tails don’t tend to mix well and singed whiskers are not a good look

Pets 47 either. Candle decorations should always be kept out of reach from curious paws, along with glowsticks and glow jewellery which may be punctured with a sharp tooth and can cause some distressing symptoms.

Does my tail look big in this?

As entertaining as it might be to have a miniature Aslan or four-legged Captain Hook running around the lounge, dressing pets up could mean they struggle to behave normally, causing disorientation, stress and panic. Ribbons, sequins, beads and wire can also be a choking hazard so it’s really best to leave the dressing up to the humans.

Hide and seek Dinging doorbells, creepy callers and startling sounds can all cause anxiety in pets and leaving them outside means they are vulnerable to being teased or spooked by trick or treaters. Keep pets safe from the eerie excitement indoors, in a quiet room away from the front door, where they can hide away and stay calm.

Beware Despite our best efforts, accidents can still happen. If you spot your pet behaving strangely, keep an eye on them. If they start to display symptoms that you are worried about including being unsteady on their feet, vomiting, diarrhoea, breathing difficulties or seizures call your vet immediately.

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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

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Bury PC Fallen tree As summer ends, there are still many walkers on weekends enjoying the beautiful countryside. A tree was blown down over the Literary Trail, but this was quickly made accessible once again for the following weekend.

The Literary Trail The Literary trail celebrates authors who lived between Horsham and Chichester and goes through from Amberley to Bury (John Galsworthy) to West Burton and on to Sutton. The West Burton part of it has the recently restored Pill Pond, a beautifully natural area of water fed by the chalk springs along the Downs. The upper part is planted with Heritage apples.

The Tarn The Parish Council has also cut back the overgrowth beside the rill down at the wharf, so that the water flows through properly once again from the pond above, which used to be known as The Tarn. Unfortunately the Tarn was overrun once again with Pennywort this year, which has now been cleared, but the quality of the water is not assured. Measures have also been taken to remove the Himalayan Balsam.

Coldwaltham PC Edited extracts from the draft minutes of Planning Committee meeting on 2nd August 2018.

SDNP/18/03754/FUL RIDGE BUNGALOW, BURY GATE, BURY. Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a replacement single storey dwelling with detached double garage. Diversion of footpath 2444 to run along the front and side boundaries of the site.

This new proposal was incorrectly described as a single storey dwelling, and while not as large as the grand six-bedroom edifice originally proposed and rejected both by the Planning Authority and on appeal, it was still around three times larger than the existing bungalow. As such contrary to the applicable policy of Horsham District Council on replacement dwellings (DC28), as informed by the proposed policy (SD30) in the South Downs National Park Authority’s Local Plan (currently under examination pending adoption), which set a limit of 30% for the increase in area compared with the existing dwelling. It was also perverse to demolish an affordable dwelling to make way for an upmarket replacement, when the chief unmet requirement within both the National Park and the Parish was for affordable homes.

In discussion it was agreed that the Parish Council should continue to oppose the scale of dwelling proposed, as contrary to planning policy while also entailing the loss of an affordable home. The location was

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‘Amberley folk used to come with their bottles to take water from the Tarn as a remedy for bad eyes and sore throats.’

New Councillors The new Councillors will be instated half way through September, so it will be good to have new ideas and input from them. The Council will then have the correct number of Councillor through to May, when the elections will he held. www.buryparishcouncil.org.uk just 200 metres from a Dark Sky Site in course of designation, and the applicant’s assertion that their much larger dwelling would emit no more light than the existing bungalow would need to be challenged.

SDNP/18/03986/HOUS 2 BROOKVIEW SOUTH, COLDWALTHAM. Erection of a single storey side extension and demolition of workshop.

The house had suffered....when the former Council landlord had converted part of the garden into a public car park. Agreed the proposed extension was a reasonable way of enhancing the existing downstair floorspace of just two rooms, external impact being largely offset by removal of the detached workshop.

SDNP/18/04196/HOUS STANE STREET HOUSE, SANDY LANE, WATERSFIELD. Erection of a single storey rear extension.

In contrast to the proposals already discussed, it enlarged an already ample floorplan of five main rooms. It was pointed out, however, that the property was sited within an unusually large garden, and any public visual impact would be minimal. Attention should nevertheless be drawn to the two skylights planned for the new room, as the site was in an area of dark skies which the National Park Authority was committed to conserving. No general objection to the proposals (but question the skylight issue). www.coldwalthampc.org.uk

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Fittleworth Council Extract from draft minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 9th July 2018 Quarry, Bognor Common, Stretch Hill A parishioner has logged a Letter of Concern about stone being imported (breach of the planning consent), and additional building and motorbike noise.

Highways & Footpaths i. Stretch of Pavement in Upper Street outside The Glebe. At the last meeting it was reported that a WSCC drainage team will be sent out to investigate.

An update has not been received to date. ii. Alley Dick Footpath by School Close - clearance. A parishioner complained about the state of the footpath and the overhanging trees. Grasstex quoted for the work. £480 +VAT to clear the path, however this does not include any work on the mature trees.

Agreed to go ahead with the work. iii. School Close. Reported that WSCC will get developers to reinstate the verges and roads once the development is complete. If not WSCC have stated they will reinstate site. iv. The Fleet/School Lane. BT manhole cover. Reported this on the Love West Sussex app and still waiting for BT to rectify. v. School Lane Parking. Once the development at School Close has been completed and the Shop and

SUSSEX LOCAL Playground have been finished then it is hoped the parking issue will be resolved. vi. Sandy Lane Parking – No further action to be taken. vii. Lower Street road safety. Following the drafting and distribution of the letter to the residents of St Richards Cottages about road safety, responses have been received from some residents. A response has been drafted but not yet sent. viii. Drainage – Little Bognor Lane by Leconfield Fishing Ponds. The Clerk contacted the Leconfield Estate.

Although the Estate does not own the land where the problem is located, they will attend a site visit to see what can be done. ix.Lower Street/ School Lane traffic concerns Issue raised by a parishioner. The Police occasionally have a speed camera in use in the afternoons in and around Fittleworth, however the main issue is between 5-7pm weekdays and large trucks in the mornings going over 40 mph. Another danger point is overtaking on The Fleet close to the Limbourne Lane junction. The following ideas were suggested:• White gates to enter village (similar to Chiddingfold) • Red road markings need to be reinstated • Purchase a solar sign speed awareness sign fittleworth-pc.org.uk

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Pulborough Parish Council Extracts from the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 19th July 2018.

Sportds Pavilion rebuild project Members noted the Sports Pavilion Working Group meetings held on 25th June (Notes circulated) and 16th July 2018. The Clerk and Chairman had met with the Sussex Community Development Manager of the Football Association to discuss eligibility for grants.

He had advised that the changing rooms would be deemed as adequate and therefore the project was unlikely to meet grant criteria, but suggested taking another look at Sport England funding, which the Clerk will research again.

Unfortunately it was looking very unlikely that the shortfall of approximately £1m could be funded and the Council now needed to consider the best way forward: This may include whether to re-look at proposals from several years ago for a single storey refurbishment and extension project. A copy of these earlier proposals had been circulated to Members.

Members discussed the positives and negatives of reverting to former proposals in the interests of economy and also that the Council's preferred provider, MacConvilles Surveying, had originally presented a single storey project. Comments were made regard-

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ing the importance of: involving the sports clubs in assisting with fund raising, consulting residents and publicizing proposals, and the need for a professional outcome.

Suggestions were made about letting public know of the proposals via social media and displays at the Harvest Fair, and of seeking financial support from local businesses or individuals.

Following lengthy discussion, it was resolved that the Clerk should liaise with MacConvilles to obtain approximate costs for a single storey proposal and that the Sports Pavilion Development Working Group should meet as soon as possible with delegated authority to develop and implement a strategy, including the following points: Consulting public regarding proposal options and costs for the two concepts, using social media, Harvest Fair stand, press release and other means.  Investigating local commercial or private investment in the project.  Engaging with the sports clubs and social club to help with promotion and fund raising.

Next meeting 18th October preceded by the Planning & Services Committee at 7:15pm in the Village Hall. . www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk

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new homes you can go to the website for information and our Parish Clerk can take names of those interested. These homes are aimed exclusively at people with a local ‘close connection’ for the first 3 months of marketing. www.ruralhousing.org.uk

Date for your Diary – Saturday 1st December 2018 The Parish Council will be holding a Meet and Greet event on Saturday 1st December at the West Chiltington Cricket Pavilion from 10am to 12 noon. This is your chance to come and chat to your councillors in an informal setting, with refreshments on offer. We love meeting as many residents as possible and sharing what the council has been doing over the past year, ahead of the budget plan for next year.

The restrictions on sale to local people are for a period of 3 months from the date of the marketing launch, planned for September/October so please pass this on to anyone you know who may be interested.

Do you know anyone in need of a new home in West Chiltington?

The building has started of 14 new dwellings, 6 of which will be Shared Ownership affordable houses at Steele Close. There will also be 2 flats and 6 houses for rent through Saxon Weald. Please look out for the Marketing Launch in the next couple of months and tell anyone you know with a close connection to West Chiltington and who may be interested in purchasing or renting one of these properties.

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Hot Meals on Wheels service Apetito provides and delivers hot meals to homes all over West Sussex. This is a vital service especially for the more vulnerable residents. They have customers who choose to use the service purely because they don’t want to cook for themselves or be a burden on their family. The model is a two course hot meal delivered into the home that costs £5.20 if customers receive WSCC funded care or £6.24 if arranged privately. Their drivers will also carry out Safe and Wellbeing checks as part of the service. There are no contracts and no delivery costs and can be arranged for long or short term help. For more information or to sign up for the service please call 01903 718893 or visit www.apetito.co.uk To contact us: Tel: 01798 817434 clerk@wcpc.org.uk The Parish Office, Church Street, West Chiltington, RH20 2JW. Normally open Tue-Thu 10am–2pm.

(Please phone before visiting). Website: wcpc.org.uk

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