Sussex Local Magazine - Southwater NOVEMBER 2023

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Every address every month Nov 2023

SOUTHWATER | COWFOLD | DIAL POST | PARTRIDGE GREEN | WEST GRINSTEAD RH13 8 & RH13 9 through the door every month to 7,100 homes via Royal Mail

CARERS SUPPORT Help for unpaid carers in West Sussex

BULBS Plant now for year round colour

EVENTS Fireworks

RECIPE Creamy Gnocchi with squash & spinach

TWO CHOICES Forget the fads when it comes to weight loss

Win! Family tickets to: Sleeping Beauty The Hawth 9th Dec p14 Glow Wild at Wakehurst p9

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what’s on local news prize crossword health & wellbeing property, walks business directory

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In the heart of your community A Care South home for residential, nursing and dementia care

As voted for by residents in our care, their families and friends

9.6 9.6/10 – Sept 2023

I feel very fortunate that we found “ Sussexdown for my mother – she is very happy there and is treated as an individual with dignity and respect.

A real review taken from carehome.co.uk

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Contact us today to see how we can help create a new home for you or a loved one

01903 947640 | care-south.co.uk Storrington | RH20 4DA Care South is a not-for-profit charity Registered Charity No. 1014697

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SUSSEX Nov 2023 Glow Wild at Wakehurst

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

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

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

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

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

Kris & Jeff

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

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

Quote of the month...

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

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Win! Tickets to Glow Wild at Wakehurst

Recipe - Creamy baked gnocchi

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Two ways to lose weight

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Win! Tickets to see Sleeping Beauty at The Hawth Theatre

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Local Guided Walks

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Property - The humble garage

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Classified Business Directory

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Index of Advertisers

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Charity Profile - Carers Support

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In Your Garden - Plant your bulbs now!

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Charity & Community News

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Prize Crossword - Win a £30 voucher for The Crown Inn

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Motoring - Go green behind the wheel

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

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

CHARITY

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

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

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

CHILDREN'S EVENTS

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

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

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Who’s the Top Dog? Despite all the negative news in the press we hear on a daily basis, the constant day to day financial struggles people face, ever-changing mortgage rates and the increased cost of living, we are still selling houses.

Focused on the people behind the property with a market leading strategy and a wide range of services we know how to get you sold!

Data accurate from Rightmove plus from 01/01/23 – 06/08/23

It’s no coincidence that we sell more homes than anyone else and when we sit down with you, you’ll see for yourself what sets us apart from other agents in our area.

So far this year we have currently sold 39.8% of properties in Southwater, which is more than double than any other local agent.

*Source: TwentyEA, number of properties with contracts exchanged in Cubitt & West’s operating area between 1st June 2022 and 31st May 2023. visit www.cubittandwest.co.uk/verification to find out more

And this is not just locally that we are excelling, all of our 110 offices are.

For any property information or help to understand the value of your home please call our friendly team on 01403 731901.

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

COMMUNITY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sussex Coin Company are Coming to Southwater The Lardner Hall at The Ghyll, Pevensey Road, Southwater RH13 9XZ Monday 6th November 9.45 am - 1.45 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

What's On / Competition 93 Sun 26 Nov 3:00 PM Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Concert Classical concert with full orchestra featuring Rachmaninov's 3rd piano concerto. Worthing Assembly Hall BN11 1HE £3 Students and children www.worthingphil.co.uk worthingphilharmonic@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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Glow Wild 2023 Sussex’s winter lantern trail 10th anniversary from 23rd Nov-1st Jan

Glow Wild 10th Anniversary | Wakehurst It’s Glow Wild’s tenth birthday. Sussex’s awardwinning lantern trail is back at Kew’s wild botanic garden for 2023, packed with pure festive magic that’s sure to get you in the Christmas spirit, featuring a brand new route, brand new installations, and packed full of surprises.

Bring the whole family for an unmissable evening of winter wonder. With under 4’s going free, Glow Wild is the perfect Christmassy sensory experience for little ones.

Glow Wild kick off their anniversary trail with a

never-before-seen route and bespoke installations which can’t be seen anywhere else.

As darkness falls, gardens are brought to life with hand-crafted winter lanterns and captivating light installations created by leading artists.

This year, Glow Wild celebrates the sublime, inviting you to become part of the trail and discover awe-inspiring moments in nature.

Book tickets here: www.kew.org/wakehurst/ whats-on/glow-wild-2023

Win a family ticket to Glow Wild 2023 at Wakehurst To enter answer the following question: Q: What anniversary is Glow Wild celebrating? a) 20th b) 15th c) 10th Send your answer and contact details to: Glow Wild 2023 Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: www.sussexlocal.net/features/competitions Winner drawn after 30th November 2023. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ridgeview Wine Estate Ditchling BN6 8TP Huluki Sussex Stays 01273 915065 www.eventbrite.co.uk info@hulukisussexstays.co.uk

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Every address every month Thu 09 Nov 7:00 PM An evening with Rupert Maas A talk by art expert Rupert Mass of Antiques Roadshow Goodwood House PO18 0PX £50 Ned's Fund. nedsfund@gmail.com www.www.nedsfund.co.uk

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

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Visit our website to: • discover tips on improving your health and wellbeing • view equipment to help you stay independent • find support for carers • learn about options for extra care and support.

Do you need help to use the website? Email: socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk Phone: 01243 642121

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

THEATRE

16 Nov - 2 Dec 2:30 PM Life of Pi The five-star theatre performance on its first UK tour Chichester Festival Theatre PO19 6AP From £10 01243 781312 hello@cft.org.uk cft.org.uk 21st Nov 7pm A Christmas Carol This Is My Theatre brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale to life. Danny House Hurstpierpoint www.thisismytheatre.com/achristmas-carol

Mon 13 Nov 7:30 PM Arts Junction A smorgasbord of poetry, music, theatre, dance 22nd Nov 5pm & 7.30pm A and visual art The Victoria Christmas Carol St Wilfrid's Church, Institute Arundel BN18 9DG Church Norton, Near Selsey 07732 253311 £12 events@thevictoriainstitute.com www.thisismytheatre.com/a-christmas-carol www.thevictoriainstitute.com Sat 25 Nov 7:00 PM "A Dickens' Of An Evening" 16-18 Nov 7:30 PM Curl Up & Die Get set for A dramatised reading of Charles Dickens’ twists, turns and hilarity in this comical farce set 'Crummles' From "Nicholas Nickleby", fundraiser in an antiquated hair salon. The Barn Theatre for St. Leonard's Church. St. Nicholas Church, Southwick BN42 4TE £12 03336 663366 Arundel BN18 9AT £15/Children £10 Colin enquiries@southwickcommunitycentre.org.uk Stepney colinstepney1810@gmail.com www.ticketsource.co.uk 16-18 Nov 7:45 PM The Tempest Shakespeare's 14-18 Dec 2:30 PM Puss In Boots Pantomime mystical comedy at The Hawth Studio Crawley Fun for the whole family! Northbrook College RH10 6YZ £14 Pitchy Breath Theatre Company Theatre Durrington BN12 6NU £16 /£12 www.pitchybreath.co.uk durringtontheatricalsociety@gmail.com More events on www.sussexlocal.net - please contact event organisers to check for changes

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at Brighton Dome this season Touch and Glow

A multi-sensory colouring adventure Fri 1–Sun 24 Dec

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Sleeping Beauty Written and directed by the award-winning Paul Hendy the thousands of families who are fans of his BAFTA-nominated series, Andy's Wild Adventures as well as Andy's Dinosaur Adventures, Andy's Prehistoric Adventures, among many others.

Sleeping Beauty promises to be the pantomime of your dreams, so don’t snooze, book your tickets today! Show runs from 8th - 31st December. www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/whatson/sleeping-beauty This year's spectacular, fun-filled family pantomime at The Hawth in Crawley is Sleeping Beauty starring West End superstar Carrie Hope Fletcher, CBeebies favourite Andy Day, and Crawley's favourite dame Michael J Batchelor.

Carrie Hope Fletcher's impressive West End credits include Les Misérables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins and WhatsOnStage award-winning roles in Heathers, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, and The Addams Family.

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Carers Support West Sussex…

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

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

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

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

Why is the charity necessary?

Carers UK has provided key national facts that give context as to why the charity is needed: Over the period 2010-2020, 4.3 million people became unpaid carers – 12,000 people per day (Petrillo and Benett, 2022); fifty-nine percent of unpaid carers are women (Census 2011), women are more likely to become carers and to provide more hours of unpaid care than men, and more women than men provide high intensity care at ages when they would expect to be in paid work (Petrillo and Bennett, 2022). Also, one in seven people in the workplace in the UK are juggling work and care (Carers UK, Juggling Work and Care, 2019) and between 2010-2020, people aged 46-65 were the largest age group to become unpaid carers. In fact, 41 percent of

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

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

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

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

The assessment will also discuss the carers relationships, social life and recreation, as well as employment, training, studying and volunteering, and planning for emergencies. All the support on offer to carers is completely free of charge. If a carer would like to join a carer group – whether that is face-to-face or online – or If they wish to receive carer benefits advice, or arrange for a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In Your Garden

Monthly gardening ideas & tasks by Andrew Staib of Glorious Gardens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

English Bluebells, Snowdrops and Grape Miscari.

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

It is cheaper and the difference between 20 blanda as it will spread and be with you forever.

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

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

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

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Successional planting Make a column where you make sure you have bulbs coming up all the way through the year as if they are passing the baton to each other. For example you can buy Very Early, Early, Mid and Late flowering Tulips and Daffodils. Also you can factor in the corm families as well with Agapanths, Cannas and Irises as well as Dahlias.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Charity & Community News Community Interest Company (CIC) stage The Tempest at The Hawth in Crawley in November Pitchy Breath Theatre Company perform , The Tempest, at The Hawth from 16-18 November. They are offering a schools matinee performance on 17th November with tickets just £5 and teachers go free plus with supporting educational resources and a Q&A with the director and cast.

As a CIC their mission is to provide access to the performing arts for local people. It is free for performers to take part in their shows, and profits are reinvested into community initiatives. They provide free workshops for local people who may otherwise lack access to quality performing arts opportunities. By attending their production of The Tempest, audience members will not only enjoy a captivating theatrical experience but will also be contributing to the growth and sustainability of the local arts scene. Tickets: £14 / £12 01293 553636 www.pitchybreath.co.uk

The future of Drill Hall, Horsham Lifespring Church has approached Horsham District Council (HDC) with a proposal to reinvigorate Drill Hall.

The church submitted a proposal to acquire the building and develop it as a community hub and conference centre, as well as its administrative base and a place of worship. Services they are hoping to offer include use for a family hub, toddler groups, after school and holiday clubs, youth services and a community café. As well as running courses and providing advice on topics such as life skills, debt advice and budgeting, the church is also keen to see the space used for musical practice and performance, as an art gallery and for conferences, meetings and events. This will be a facility for the whole of Horsham District.

Local people are encouraged to participate in the consultation being led by Lifespring, by emailing: drillhall.feedback@horsham.gov.uk

Charity & Community News Horsham District Community Lottery To celebrate turning four years old it is giving local charities and good causes the chance to win £500. If new organisations can go live with the lottery by 8 December, they will be entered into the draw. Existing lottery organisations will be entered automatically. It’s a weekly draw, tickets are £1 each. Selling just 50 lottery tickets a week will raise £1,300 a year for your good cause. There is no limit to how many people can buy tickets to support your charity.

For every £1 donated: • 50% goes to the good cause, paid out monthly • 10% goes to Horsham District Community Lottery Central fund to further fund Horsham District Council’s Lottery Good Causes.

• 20% goes to the prize pot • 20% goes to lottery admin/running costs Any local not-for-profit or charity can apply.

There is no catch, it’s free to use Horsham District Community Lottery to fundraise for your charity.

Register and be live on the lottery by 8 December to be entered into the lottery's fourth birthday draw. The lucky winner will be announced following the draw. www.horshamdistrictcommunitylottery.co.uk/ news/win-500-cash-for-your-cause.

Plans submitted for Southwater Business Park Developer Chancerygate has submitted plans to speculatively build 105,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space.

The proposed scheme will comprise seven freehold units ranging from 8,325 sq ft to 33,940 sq ft. The projected gross development value is approximately £27m. The 4.59 acre site was formerly a manufacturing and logistics hub for Sony. www.chancerygate.com

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

Gently accelerate and coast more while anticipating traffic patterns ahead.

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

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

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

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

Following these simple eco-driving tips will boost your fuel efficiency, save money on fuel, and reduce harmful emissions.

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Creamy baked gnocchi With seasonal squash & spinach Ingredients • 500g seasonal squash of your choice, deseeded and cut into small chunks.

• 1 tbsp oil • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • ½ bag spinach, washed • 250g Tims Dairy natural Greek yogurt • 80g gruyere, grated • 500g gnocchi • 2 tbsp pine nuts • Seasoning Method 1. Place the squash in a heatproof bowl with a splash of water and a pinch of seasoning, cover, and microwave for 5 mins or until tender, or alternatively you can roast for 25-30 minutes in the oven with a little olive oil.

2. Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a large oven proof dish and fry the garlic and cinnamon for 30 seconds until sizzling but not coloured. Add the spinach, season and cook until wilted.

3. Roughly mash half the squash. Stir the mashed squash and the yogurt into the spinach, then add 150ml of water and stir until you have smooth and creamy sauce.

4. Combine half the gruyere into the spinach mix and add the gnocchi and remaining squash chunks into the dish. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through, you can add a splash of water if the mixture is thick.

5. Scatter over the remaining gruyere and pine nuts and place under the grill for a few minutes until golden and bubbling. www.mrandmrscheese.co.uk Ingredients at Village Larder - villagelarder.co.uk Weekly meal inspiration - @village_larder

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Two options for losing weight

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

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

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

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

Worse, if you dare to take a couple of days off, or eat a little more, the weight will stick to you like glue. Sadly, this is a position many find themselves in.

Option 2, however, will get off to a bit of a slower start. Not much seems to happen at first but then the change starts to accelerate and snowball.

This approach is much more sustainable both in terms of the habits you’re putting into place and in terms of the results you will see over the long term. It’s kind of like delayed gratification, except it’s not, because you’ll almost certainly never reach your goals with option 1.

So, if you’re looking for true last-for-life results, don’t be tempted to do the most you possibly can – instead, do what is genuinely sustainable for the long term and work at consistently putting these changes into place. I think you’ll be surprised at how well this approach works for you. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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

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

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk.

All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The humble garage Untapped expansion potential? By Nick Roberts RMR Group A Hidden Gem in Plain Sight The humble garage.

A sanctuary for forgotten tools, old bicycles, and those boxes you've been meaning to sort through since 2005. For many, it's a place where dreams of DIY projects go to gather dust. But what if I told you that your garage is not just a storage unit, but a treasure trove of untapped potential?

Now, I know what you're thinking. 'But my garage is a mess! It's dark, it's damp, and it's definitely not fit for habitation!' Ah, dear reader, that's where the magic of architectural expertise comes into play.

With the right guidance, that cluttered space can be transformed into a haven of comfort and style.

While the idea of converting your garage might seem daunting, it's not as Herculean a task as one might think. Yes, there are considerations to be made – insulation, ventilation, and building

regulations. But with the right team by your side, these challenges become mere stepping stones on the path to your dream space. And speaking of challenges, it's always wise to expect the unexpected. Just as in life, sometimes when you peel back the layers, you find a few surprises.

Maybe it's an old structural issue or a forgotten time capsule from the 80s. But with a seasoned architect or builder to guide you, these surprises can be tackled with grace and humour. In these times, when space is at a premium and the world is changing rapidly, it's comforting to know that we can find sanctuary right under our noses.

Garage conversions are not just about adding space; they're about enhancing the quality of our lives. They're about rediscovering the beauty in the familiar and making the most of what we have. So, the next time you look at your garage, see it not as a storage space, but as a canvas waiting for your vision. And who knows? That hidden gem might just be the best room in the house. www.robertsmillerredshaw.com

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Preparing your home for sale Maximise viewings & secure the best price for your home Here's a guide to help you prepare your home for photos, leading to those allimportant viewings. Do the work upfront to present your home in its best light. This will help secure the highest price when you sell.

Declutter & Depersonalise

Kerb Appeal With high mortgage rates, make sure your home looks its best to attract buyers and get the highest price. Spruce up the landscaping and paint the front door.

Clean & Make Repairs Do a deep clean paying lots of extra attention to windows, skirting boards and fixtures. Consider hiring cleaners for a thorough job. This shows buyers the home has been well cared for. Fix minor repairs like leaky taps or creaky floorboards. Well-maintained homes suggest fewer problems, making buyers more confident.

Declutter inside and store excess items. A cluttered home is difficult for potential buyers to imagine as their own. Depersonalise by removing family photos. But don't over-declutter or the home may seem bland.

Fresh Paint & Bright Spaces Repaint in neutral tones to make rooms seem larger and brighter. Update lighting by cleaning windows, opening curtains and adding mirrors. A bright, airy home feels more inviting.

Market with an experienced local agent Strategically work with an experienced local agent with a good track record. List at an optimal time and realistic price. Use professional photography to showcase your home's best assets and attract the most viewings.

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