Sussex Local - Storrington - May 2018

May 2018

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HOMELESS HELP WCHP support those in need in this area

WHAT’S ON May events

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Local Charity, Community, Parish Council & School

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Tickets to: The Adventures of Robin Hood & Orbital in Brighton

HISTORY Shops

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What’s On, Local Walks, Recipe, Prize Crossword, Community news, Clubs & Groups, Charity, Local Business Directory

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May 2018 Cover image St Mary’s Storrington

by Laurence Bates lbphotography18.wixsite.com/photography

Welcome...

Firstly an apology for the unfortunate typo on last month’s cover. We do hope it didn’t spoil your enjoyment of the article and thank you to everyone who drew our attention to it.

In a modern, enlightened society it is implausible that homelessness is a problem, yet since 2010 numbers of rough sleepers have increased by 169%. Our charity profile this month is on Worthing Churches Homeless Project and how the charity have been helping homeless and insecurely housed people since 1991 - see page 26.

This month we have tickets to see electronic dance duo Orbital - see page 15. You can also win a family ticket to see ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ at Brighton Open Air Theatre - see page 17.

Heather Smith advises on how to avoid ‘Hanger’ and the governments’ new 400600-600 diet in our new Health & Wellbeing feature starting this month on page 50.

We also have our regular news from the area’s Parish Councils starting on page 54 in addition to our regular community news (p20) and local school news (p48).

Shopping was very different in the 1950s and 60s - we have some lovely old photos of Greenfields in Storrington, see page 53.

Andrew Staib talks about colour and how a ‘White Garden’ can be a “showstopper” see page 36 for our May gardening article.

Until next month,

Kris & Jeff

Words of Wisdom “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up.”

- JESSE JACKSON Disclaimer - Whilst advertisements are printed in good faith, Sussex Local (Kay Publishing Ltd) is an independent company and does not endorse products or services that appear in this magazine. Sussex Local cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions or claims made by contributors.

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

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...........................................................................What’s On ............................WIN! Tickets to see Orbital in Brighton ............................................Young Readers’ Puzzle Page ....WIN! Family ticket to 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' ........................................................................Local Walks .........................................................Charity & Community ...Worthing Churches Homeless Project - Charity Profile .................................................................Prize Crossword .................................................................................Recipe ....................................................................In Your Garden ........................................................Vision for Storrington ...........................................................Health & Wellbeing ............................................................Storrington History ..........................................................Parish Council news .............................................................Business Directory ...........................................................Index of Advertisers

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Win tickets to Orbital Electronic dance duo play Brighton Racecourse Orbital are back with an event in Sussex not to be missed‌.

After a triumphant return in 2017, Orbital are set to headline two unique shows in the summer of 2018.

Orbital are an English electronic dance music duo from Sevenoaks, Kent, England consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll. The band's name is taken from Greater London's orbital motorway, the M25, which was central to the early rave scene and party network in the South East during the early days of acid house.

The ground-breaking duo will be heading to the south coast as Orbital appear 400 feet above sea level perched on the cliffs of Whitehawk Hill at Brighton Racecourse on Friday 29th June.

The show will feature Orbital's stunning visuals, complimenting their now legendary live sets, set against two spectacular back drops guaranteeing both shows will be nights to remember.

Orbital will be accompanied with special guests including Faithless performing a DJ Set and System 7.

See www.orbitalofficial.com for tickets and info.

Win tickets to see Orbital To be in with a chance of winning answer the following question: Q: What are Orbital named after? a) The M25 b) Atoms c) Eye socket Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: From Orbital Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be drawn after 31st May 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Young Readers’ Puzzle Page Wordsearch - D words

Anagram

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

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

DANGER DEER DRIVE

DANIEL DOOR DUCK

DARK DRIFT DULL

DAVID DRINK DYES

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

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

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

To sponsor this feature please contact us on 01903 868474 or email info@sussexlocal.net Sponsor for just £25 per month plus a monthly prize

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Win tickets to see 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' Watch the heroic outlaw live under the sun in an open air theatre Robin and his merry band whisk you to Sherwood Forest and rise up against the wicked, tax-collecting, Sheriff of Nottingham (played by Brighton actor, Patric Kearns). With Prince John on the throne and the Lady Marian imprisoned, prepare yourselves for an adventure of a lifetime with boo-able villains, thighslapping songs, and narrowing escapes!

JW Productions brings this epic tale to life at Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT), during this year’s Brighton Fringe. Surrounded by tall trees and parkland, BOAT makes the perfect venue for this family adventure.

A leader in family theatre for Brighton and the SouthEast, JW Productions produce Brighton’s longest running professional annual pantomime, musicals, drama and children’s entertainment all year round.

Brighton Fringe is an open-access arts festival held annually in Brighton. It is the largest annual arts festival in England and one of the largest fringe festivals in the world. Running May 4th – June 3rd 2018.

Winners will get to see ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ on Sunday 3rd June at 2pm, Brighton Open Air Theatre. www.brightonfringe.org

Win a family ticket To enter the competition answer the following question: Q: In which forest does Robin Hood live? a) Sherwood b) Sherlock c) Northern Send your answer and full contact details including daytime telephone number to: Robin Hood Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough RH20 9AH or email competitions@sussexlocal.net Winner will be first entry drawn after 15th May 2018. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.

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Local Walks - May 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.

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9:30am Buchan Country Park 3 miles Meet in car park off Horsham Road (A2220), RH11 9HQ Wed 2 2.30pm Horsham Heritage Guided Walks 2 miles Guided historical walk around Horsham. Meet outside the Museum in the Causeway Thu 3 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-6 miles For experienced walkers over difficult terrain. Very social walk that usually ending in a pub Sat 5 8:30am Three Woods Walk 8 miles Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Storrington, RH20 4LR Sun 6 10:00am Chanctonbury Ring 3 miles Meet in Washington South Downs Way Car Park Sun 6 10:30am Leechpool & Owlbeech 2.3 miles Meet at Leechpool Wood car park, Harwood Rd, B2195 Tue 8 10:00am Fittleworth 5.5 miles Meet at Hesworth Common Car Park, on south side of the A283-B2138 junction, west of Fittleworth, RH20 1JF Wed 9 10:45am Crawley Down Countryside - Fen Mill 4 miles Meet Crawley Down Village shops, Station Rd, Crawley Down RH10 4HZ. May encounter animals Sat 12 10.30am Sumners Pond 4 miles Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR, TQ124268) Sun 13 10:00am Washington and Findon Valley 6.5 miles Meet at Washington Southdowns Way car park Wed 16 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk 2.5 miles Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground Car Park, RH20 4PG Sat 19 2:00pm Sandgate Park & Sullington Warren 3.6 miles Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park, RH20 4PG Sun 20 10:00am Amberley Wildbrooks 5.7 miles Meet at Rackham Old School, RH20 2EU. This walk explores Amberley Wildbrooks and Amberley Village Wed 23 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles Meet at Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens and snickets of Henfield Fri 25 11:00am Southwater 2.6 miles Meet in car park of the Country Park, RH13 7UN) Sat 26 2:00pm Fryern Park 3 miles Meet at Storrington Recreation Ground car park, RH20 4PG. Goes through Fryern Park with gardens and waterfall Thu 31 10:00am Leith Hill / Redlands 6 miles Meet at The National Trust Landslip car park, RH5 6HG

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Arun Adur Ramblers – www.arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk Wed 2

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9:45 Eartham Woods 6 miles Meet Eartham Woods. Picnic at the end. Dogs Welcome - on a lead near livestock Sun 13 10:30 Petworth 8 miles Meet lay-by on A272 opposite Petworth Park gatehouse, East of Tillington Mon 28 10:30 Whiteways Bank Holiday Walk 8 miles Meet Whiteways Car Park. One very steep climb. Picnic Wed 30 10:00 West Chiltington 5.5 miles Meet at West Chiltington Recreation Ground. Via Nutbourne - expect cattle and stiles

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Sussex Snippets Rother Valley Croquet Club was officially opened in 2000 at the Recreation Ground by Duncton Village in the South Downs National Park and is supporting National Croquet Day on Sunday May 13th – from 10.30am until late afternoon, with refreshments available. Croquet is a game of skill that anyone, of any age, can play and a sport with that competitive edge - all you need to take part is a sense of humour and a pair of flat shoes. Contact Anne Sugarman 01798 813563 or alanandanne@talk21.com National Gardening Week runs until 6th May, so what better reason to get out in your garden and, whether you’ve got a full-on veggie patch or just a few containers on the patio, don’t forget that West Sussex residents can get a compost bin at a special reduced price of just £15. Not only can you produce some lovely rich soil for your garden, it’s also a great way to reduce the amount of food waste going into your bin fruit and veg peelings, egg shells, tea bags, and coffee grounds can all go in. www.wastepreventionwestsussex.co.uk CAGNE, Communities Against Gatwick Noise and Emissions, has written to the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health and Social Care, Professor Dame Sally Davies, asking for research to be

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undertaken to the true cost to health of night flights on communities surrounding Gatwick. The airport currently has permission to fly 14,250 flights at night a year with no restrictions on the number of arrivals and departures they are permitted to fly over sleeping rural communities of Sussex, Surrey and Kent during the hours of 11.30pm and 6am. Contact: www.cagne.org cagnegatwick@gmail.com The Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s annual sponsored walk, or “poddle”, for charity is being held on Sunday 3rd June and starts at Walberton Village Hall with a twelve mile route taking in Binsted, the banks of the River Arun, Ford and Yapton before returning to Walberton – taking in a fascinating glimpse of canal structures along the way. To take part: download a sponsor form and ask a few friends to sponsor you for the day; you can also choose to participate in only the morning or the afternoon – registration starts at Walberton Village Hall, between 9-11am. www.weyarun.org.uk A range of West Sussex businesses gathered together recently, at an event facilitated by West Sussex County Council, to explore ways to develop their offer to visitors in the county; discussing ideas on how to encourage new and repeat visitors into West Sussex, and for them to stay longer. With so much available from vineyards, historic homes, gardens, great food, West Sussex can certainly be described as a box of delights and amongst the businesses who attended were: Gatwick Airport, Tinwood Estate Wines, Chichester Festival Theatre and the South Downs National Park Authority www.experiencewestsussex.com New research by the Royal Yachting Association shows that a quarter of people have never tried an outdoor pursuit, yet two in four want to be more active and nearly a third want to get more fresh air - the good news is there’s never been a better time to get out on the water and give sailing and windsurfing a go. RYA Push the Boat Out is back and this time for the whole of May, with free sailing and windsurfing taster sessions for everyone across the UK, all kit and safety equipment is provided and no experience is needed.

So if you didn’t know you could go sailing on your doorstep, now’s the time to give it a try. www.rya.org.uk

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A Lethal Effect No, it wasn't an April Fools joke, we really did make a whopper of a mistake in substituting "affected" with "effected" last month. To add insult to injury, we also put it on the front cover. Very embarrassing. Apologies to all whose enjoyment of the magazine may have been spoiled by the error, and a big thank you to everyone who called or emailed us to point out the error of our ways (even those who did so less than politely, presumably to make more of an effect. Happily this didn’t affect us too much!) Affectionately yours, Editor

Under 11 Footballers Wanted Steyning Town Community Football Club is inviting children to join their club for the Under 11's season 2018/19. Children of any standard are welcome at the community football club which plays its matches in the Horsham & District league each Saturday morning and trains each week on the Club’s 3G pitch.

The Club is currently building an additional team - so now is a great time to join. Call David on 07775 920926 or email david@davidhorwood.com

Storrington Volunteers on Show The second Storrington on Show is taking place on 12th May, from 10am-2pm at the Chanctonbury Leisure Centre Main Hall, Spierbridge Road, Storrington, with up to thirty local exhibitors. The show allows budding volunteers to find out which local

SUSSEX LOCAL voluntary group offers them the kind of experience that they would most like - be it healthy exercise, technical computer skills, admin, or just helping vulnerable people.

One of the exhibitors is Sandgate Conservation Society, which has been running for over forty years and focuses on protecting green spaces between Sullington Warren and Warren Hill. The Society says its “field days” – of which they have two most months – is the more fun part of what they do, and volunteers, whether members or not, are always welcome. The Society is particularly keen for children to take part including those working towards their DofE awards, and their working parties include people of all ages.

During part of the year the group has monthly evening talks on topics mainly related to nature conservation and local interest.

Charity Match for Georgia Barry Imray, Storrington coach to Under 11 Storrington Swans football team (previously known as Vipers), is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday 5th May at 11am on Storrington Village F.C Green. This is to raise money towards an expensive wheelchair for his daughter Georgia. The Swans F.C are sponsoring the football event, and Barry Imray has asked the dads to join in on a football match.

Georgia has severe Cerebral Palsy. She has two operations in the next year to repair her hip and the second to straighten her spine. The Accessibility Wheelchair vehicle is vital for her to get around and required to be as comfortable as possible.

Storrington Conservation Society Sussex Local readers are invited to participate in a bird survey being conducted during the late spring and summer. If you take a walk besides the River Stor, at any location between the Mill Pond and Fryern Dell, why not keep an eye out for the birds that you see.

Then let the Society know what you have seen, and where, by recording details on their website. www.storringtonconservation.org.uk. Your results will help to gain a clear idea of the birds we have and help to manage the area for their maximum benefit.

At the work party on 7th April members spent time clearing the stream and its banks in the section between Love Lane and Fryern Dell, the recent rains having given fresh life to the flow. On 5th May at 10.00am SCS will be carrying out similar work further upstream in preparation for the annual Duck Race.

Those who enjoy splashing about, do join in.

Remember to wear wellies if you have them.

For information about this and all our activities, or on becoming a member, please get in touch with Chairman Mick Denness on 01903 745971.

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South Downs Probus Club

Traffic Problems “Rat Runs”

Membership of the club is for retired and semi-retired Professionals and Businessmen - hence the acronym PROBUS. It is not involved in charity work. Members meet monthly, usually on a Thursday, for lunch in the delightful setting of Abingworth Hall, Thakeham often entertained by a speaker.

A programme of such meetings provides dialogue and friendship with the like-minded. There is also an optional programme of social events and coffee mornings, including partners who are always most welcome. Many join after being proposed by a friend, often leading to long-term friendships. A number of club members have an interest in sport and there is an active group of golfers.

There is an active calendar of social events including quiz nights, theatre trips and visits to historic sites, such as Churchill’s Chartwell residence. Forthcoming speakers include “Flying the Vulcan” and a “Lifetime in Television”.

The President elect for the coming year is Roger Arthur, who can be contacted on 01903 741353 or on rogerarthur12@gmail.com. The Club would be delighted to welcome those who want to find out for themselves whether the club is for them.

The Parish Council held two residents’ meetings last year to discuss ways to prevent drivers from using roads as a rat run to avoid traffic in the High Street.

During the last meeting on 29th November it was agreed that an application for a Community Highways Scheme would be made and that one spokesperson from each road would be nominated to form a group to undertake this process. The roads in question are Browns Lane, Church Street, School Lane and Fern Road. Residents in Meadowside, Manor Close, Hanover Walk, Ravenscroft, Post View, Abbey Court, Abbey Walk, Bishops House and Foxmead Court are also affected by the use of the rat run. Representatives from Friends of Meadowside would be willing to represent the above streets at the proposed meetings.

These representatives would attend meetings to progress the Community Highways Scheme and keep residents informed of the process. The application will propose the introduction of a “No Through Road” at Browns Lane as a measure to stop the area being used as a rat run. Friends of Meadowside will be able to keep you informed by email. Please share your thoughts on this and any comments regarding the proposed introduction of the “No Through Road” on Browns Lane. Call Sue on 01903 742300 or email friendsofmeadowside1@hotmail.co.uk

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Thakeham Primary School seeks additional Governor Thakeham Primary School are looking for an additional School Governor. They are looking for someone who may have skills in Marketing, Media, Publicity, or Project Management, however are still keen to hear from you if you have other expertise to offer that you feel may be helpful to the governing body and school.

For further details see website or contact the Headteacher Mrs S. Norton for further information via the School Office on 01903 740176.

Expressions of interest should be emailed to the Clerk to the Governing Body clerk@thakehamps.co.uk

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Worthing Churches Homeless Project Helping the homeless in Worthing since 1991

by Amy Oboussier Worthing Churches Homeless Projects (WCHP) is a local charity helping homeless and insecurely housed men and women. A group of Christians in Worthing had become concerned with the number of rough sleepers in their town, and in 1991 they took matters into their own hands and started handing out food and bedding to those sleeping on the seafront. Over 25 years later the charity has over 100 staff members, 300 volunteers and has become an essential service not just in the Worthing district, but also Littlehampton, Shoreham and Horsham.

With homelessness on the rise, charities like WCHP have become crucial in supporting the ever-increasing numbers of homeless men and women. Since 2010 rough sleeping has increased by 169%. According to the Department for Communities and Local Government (published in January 2018) 4,751 people in England are estimated to be sleeping out on any one night in England.

However, this number is a snapshot compiled of street counts and estimated by local governments and the actual figure is estimated to be much higher.

The homeless charity Crisis estimates there are around 9,100 people sleeping rough every night. They also estimate there are 12,100 people squatting in unlicensed or non-residential buildings; and 68,300 “sofa-surfing”.

Why do people become homeless?

The reasons people become homeless are varied and complex. However, the most common reason for someone using WCHP’s services is a relationship breakdown, this can be between spouses, family or friends. Mental health issues, financial strains or substance misuse can often accompany a relationship breakdown. Increasingly, the charity is seeing people become homeless as a result of an end to a short term tenancy. With the need for affordable housing outstripping the supply and rent prices rocketing, many in our community have been priced out of the market and forced onto the streets or into housing that is not fit for purpose.

The realities of rough sleeping are harder than many of us can imagine, especially with the cold wet weather we have been experiencing. Not only do rough sleepers have to contend with the physical hardship of the cold, wet, windy British weather, but also the physiological hardship of rough sleeping. A support worker at WCHP explained: “Our clients will often hide at night to avoid violence and abuse on the streets, we know that our clients are 17 times more likely to be the victim of a violent attack than you or I. We hear stories of clients being urinated on, verbally and physically abused. It is impossible to live with dignity in these awful circumstances. The average age of death for someone sleeping rough is just 47, this highlights the hardship our clients face. What is worrying us most now is the change in demographic of the individuals coming through our doors. We are seeing more young people and more women than ever, but also people with server untreated mental and physical health issues. This is as a result of the cuts to our public services and the changes to benefits.”

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When morning comes rough sleepers can go to WCHP’s Community Hub in Worthing to come into the warm, get a hot breakfast, have a shower and get clean, dry clothes. They can also talk to the multiagency team there. The team at St Clare’s Community Hub provide specialist care, including help with housing, mental health and substance misuse. A nurse, hairdresser, chaplain, counsellor, probation officer, women’s worker and more, provide specialist services for rough sleepers in this space. The charity also provides similar hub services in Littlehampton and Horsham.

Currently, the charity has over 60 people sleeping in their accommodation, which will go up to over 100 by the end of April. The charity provides a range of hostels and housing options for those who have experienced homelessness. Including, a 15 bed high support hostel, 14 beds with medium support and a number of properties that provide both supported and unsupported independent living spaces.

WCHP also have their Recovery Project in Worthing.

The service is a 25 bed residential drug and alcohol service for single homeless adults with drug and/or alcohol addictions. The service aims to support individuals to overcome their addictions and to live independent lives through the use of psycho-social interventions and practical responses.

New Lyndhurst Road project The big news this year for WCHP is the opening of their new project. The building, which is located at 22 Lyndhurst Road, has been gifted to WCHP by Roffey Homes, free of rent for up to five years. In conjunction with Roffey Homes and the Council, the charity put forward a proposal, which was approved by the Worthing Borough Council in January 2018. Lyndhurst Road will open as a short stay assessment hostel at the end of April. Clients will be referred into the project by a multi-agency team made up of WCHP staff, the Council’s housing team and others. Whilst there, clients will be assessed as to where they can go next. The charity understand that not everyone’s journey out of homelessness is the same, some will just need a little support before they are back on their feet and into independent housing, while others will need long term support for years or even the rest of their lives.

The project will have a mixture of models within it, including maisonettes for male only, female only and couples. The model will also meet the needs of those with mental health issues. This opportunity will allow WCHP to work with clients that have not been able to access the accommodation services previously. It is also the hope of the charity that this project will bring rough sleeping numbers in Worthing down from 35 to

SUSSEX LOCAL single figures. In addition to the accommodation, the building will also provide office space for WCHP staff, but also for a multi-agency team of 10 to 15 staff, who’s aim is to create a more “joined up” and effective and efficient front to tackling homelessness locally.

Such a large undertaking would not have been possible for this charity without the support of the community. The last few months have seen, churches, community groups, businesses and individuals come together to help the charity and their clients get his project up and running. From painting the walls and raising money to supplying the furniture, pots and pans, down to the last teaspoon.

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How can we help?

As funding for all charities is squeezed and the need increases, WCHP are in need of additional support. If you are able to make a financial donation, just £15 will provide breakfast for a week for someone attending one of their Community Hubs.

Pat is one of WCHP’s volunteers Collector Jean Saunders (c) Stephen Goodger How much does it cost?

The visible rise in homelessness over the past few years has raised the awareness of issues both locally and national and the charity is receiving more support than ever. However, it cost £2.5 million to fund their projects last year.

You can also support them by visiting one of their charity shops in Worthing or Littlehampton or attending one of their fundraising events. You can also become one of the 300 valued volunteers that assist the charity in their work; from cooking breakfast in their Community Hubs to gardening in their hostels to administration in their offices.

For more information on WCHP’s services visit www.wchp.org.uk or call 01903 680740.

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by Alan Stainer You have probably heard about the latest Facebook scandal involving Cambridge Analytica accessing the personal information of 87 million people without their consent. The situation is so bad that people have been deleting their Facebook accounts and sharing the news on social media in a show of solidarity using the hashtag #DeleteFacebook.

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is due to come into force soon, which should offer some level of protection to people in Europe and around the world, but it still relies on companies being honest and transparent about how they handle your data.

Which websites you use is your choice, but always remember that what you post online and how you interact with others’ posts is most likely being tracked. If you are unsure about the safety of your personal information on any website, don’t feel you have to use that website. There are always alternatives available. www.alansitsolutions.com

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Dry to wet cleaning Gem dry cleaners in Storrington undergoes major refurbishment Dry cleaning came about around 160 years ago quite accidentally when a French dye worker upset a kerosene filled lamp and noticed that the table cloth onto which it spilled, became cleaner. Jean Baptiste Jolly went on to develop "nettoyage a sec". The use of highly flammable petroleum solvents involved in the process, led to many fires and after World War 1 dry cleaners started to use chlorinated solvents.

Gem Cleaners - one of the oldest businesses in Storrington, established in the village in 1973 - have recently invested substantial sums in upgrading their equipment. Dry cleaning has come a long way in the last century and Judith from Gem Cleaners told Sussex Local about their recent refurbishment. Gem Cleaners, she said, are adopting a "wet" cleaning process which uses environmentally friendly detergents for fast, easy and effective cleaning. The sustainable eco-friendly water based process produces exceptional results for all garments but is not the same as laundering. The use of perchloroethylene or "perc" which is the basis of dry cleaning methods is the cause of the slightly acrid, hot smell particular to dry cleaning establishments.

David & Charlene with the new machines

The wet cleaning process uses water rather than chemicals and is gentler on clothes and also on the environment. The system will enable delicate fabrics to be cleaned safely and to remain fresher and will eliminate the slight smell which the “perc“ leaves.

Judith confirmed that Gem cleaners will continue to undertake careful cleaning of all fabrics including duvets, blankets, suits and dresses as they have done for the last 45 years! She also reminded us that they undertake repairs and alterations. Free parking is available immediately outside the premises.

Gem Cleaners, 1 Mill Parade, Storrington, RH20 4NF 01903 743774

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34 Recipe

Jersey Royal Roasties Ingredients  1.2 kg Jersey Royal potatoes  1 bulb of garlic, unpeeled and cut in half  A few sprigs of fresh rosemary or dried is fine  Sea salt  Freshly ground black pepper  Olive oil

SUSSEX LOCAL A seasonal recipe with a unique flavour Method: 1. Give your jerseys a good wash careful not to rub off that delicious skin 2. Preheat the oven to 190ºC/375ºF/gas 5. Add the potatoes to a medium pan of boiling salted water, reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain and leave to steam dry, then place in medium roasting tray and crush lightly with a potato masher.

3. Throw in the garlic and rosemary, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a good lug of olive oil.

Place in the hot oven for around 40 minutes, or until crispy and golden. (Perfectly served with your choice of roasting joint available at Village Larder) Recipe kindly supplied by Village Larder, Squires Garden Centre www.villagelarder.co.uk. Find us next to Squires Garden Centre, Washington or Old Mill Drive Storrington every Thursday. Follow Hollie on Instagram and Twitter for more inspirational recipe ideas @village_larder

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36 Gardening

In Your Garden Monthly gardening ideas and tasks by Andrew Staib, Principle Designer of Glorious Gardens Since publishing my article in the April Edition on John Brookes, he died on the 16th March. I was lucky enough to interview him and meet this pioneer of garden design. His garden at Denmans is now run by a trust and will be opening in June.

John Brookes MBE (c) Gwendolyn van Paasschen

Creating a White Garden In the 1930’s Vita Sackville-West began to renovate the gardens at Sissinghurst Castle. She became famous for her newspaper columns on what was possible to do with plants and different spaces. She created many outdoor ‘rooms’ in her own garden, including The White Garden’. This has inspired designers ever since.

Small is Beautiful You don’t have to have a huge space to create a white garden. The impact will be powerful enough. It can simply consist of a border along the house or a path. If you have a larger garden with deep beds a white garden will be a complete show stopper. It is especially striking if the area has a little shade where the bright white blooms can light up the space.

Tone White comes into its own in contrast with darker toned foliage plants. The classic foil for delicate white flowers is Yew hedging. This well knitted, intense dark green is a strong backdrop and retains its form in the Winter. Recently we used 6 foot cylindrical Yew columns rhythmically spaced along a deep border and used white Rosa rugosa to flow around them with their great blousy rose blooms. The contract in tone and shape really caught the eye.

Other plants to use for tone are the Spruces like Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar, Blue Star Juniper and Moonglow Juniper. Viburnum can act both as a dark tonal plant as well as itself having white flowers. Box and Ilex crenata can be used for hedging as well as dark purple foliage plants like the beautiful Anthriscus “Ravenswing”. This last plant can be used to weave amongst other plants and create a frothy plume of white in the Summer.

Cool v Warm There are different shades of white and to make things simple you could look at them in terms of cool whites that have echoes of blue and silver in them, and warm whites which have a more creamy yellow hue. One example is the warm ever so slight apricot centre of Rosa Claire Austin compared to the bright, titanium white of Rosa Queen of Sweden.

through the door On the cooler side we have the Sea Hollies, especially Miss Willmot’s Ghost, Weeping Silver Pear and Dianthus Mrs Sinkins. This is a good opportunity here to include the silver foliage plants that can compliment the cooler whites: Artermis Powis Castle, Costa Royal Standard, Lychnis Alba and of course Lamb’s Ear. Flowers and foliage for the warmer palate can include: Hydrangea “Annabelle”, Peony ‘Chedder Gold”, Ammi visage, Fennel, the creamy range of Foxgloves like ‘Dalmation’s Cream’ and warmer olive greens can be used as a backdrop like Hornbeam and Beech.

Perfume Jasmine offinalis, Wysteria Alba and night scented white Stocks will give you lot of Summer fragrance.

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Shape and texture Just because you are limiting your colour scheme doesn’t mean you don’t have access to a range of wonderful perennial shapes. As I have discussed in previous articles a perennial border works best if you include a range of shapes. For example, an interesting design might include the white horizontal platelets of Achillea millifolium, the tall spires of Delphiniums, the Japanese Iris ‘The White Swan’ and the perfect globes of Allium Mt Everest with a few foxgloves and some fat leaved white flowering Hostas to complete the picture.

Specific plants Trees Birch trees, especially Betula jacquemontii obviously look splendid and white as snow but in most gardens they grow to unmanageable heights.

Shrubs Lots to choose from here - Hydrangea Bombshell, Daphne Summer Ice, Philadelphus, Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ and Smabucus marginata.

Climbers The title of queen of the white climbers goes to Wysteria Alba. Climbing Hydrangea and Trachelospurmum jasmnoide are two great sturdy plants especially for a north wall, with large climbers like Clematis armando and Clematis montana great for a long fence or a shed that needs hiding.

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38 Gardening Some lovely perennials Try Aquilegia ‘Tower White’, Phlox ‘David’, Leucanthemum ‘Summer Snowball’ and Salvia ‘Summer Jewel White’ and just like Anthriscus ‘Ravenswing’, Selenium can be used as a plant that weaves and binds the rest of the planting together with its delicate Cow Parsley effects.

Bulbs As well as Snowdrops and white Crocus, white Tulips and Hyacinths can be planted randomly in the bed as well as the robust Agapantha ‘White Heaven’.

Other colours Just because you are creating a white border doesn’t mean you have an absence of other colours. Already we have talked about the different whites that can be used and the different shades of green. Small additions of red, pink, purple or even orange can make the whites appear even whiter and fresher.

Places to visit Make a visit to Sissinghurst. You will need a whole day as there are lots of nice places to sit and (c) GraceKelly reflect. It is also a beautifully thought out and intimate space with many memorable and unique spaces. There is also a good quality cafe and temporary exhibitions.

May tasks There is an old gardener’s adage that ‘one loses the gardens in May’. There is so much to do.  Buy and plant annual flowers and other frost sensitive plants like vegetable plugs tomatoes, runner beans, peppers, aubergines and chillies - if you didn’t have the opportunity to grow them indoors this year.  Feed and mow lawns  Water any new plants and fertilise and water pot plants  Prune Penstemons back to the fresh green shoots if they show lots of new basal growth  Thin out the Clematis that have already flowered this year  Hoe weeds to save you having to get on your hands and knees - little and often

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40 Finance

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Your 10 Point Guide to Retirement

By Ivan Lyons Director Investment Solutions, Worthing Almost 700,000 people in the UK are planning to retire this year. This is our suggested checklist of the 10 things anyone going into retirement should do.

1. List your assets Before you make any decisions about your retirement you need to know exactly what you are worth and how much income you are likely to have.

2. Get a state pension forecast We advise people to get a state pension forecast in advance of retirement. Not only would this confirm the amount of pension you will receive, but also identify if you have any shortfall in your total of qualifying years for the state pension.

3. Tot-up the costs of what you want to do in retirement You should first think about how much money you need for day-to-day spending. Then work out if you expect to have any other expenses, such as holidays, and how you want to take money from your pension to pay for these things.

4. Work out whether you can afford to retire Have you put enough money aside to be able to retire or do you need to work a little longer? Most people will live longer than they expect to, so you should keep this in mind when doing your sums. A 65 year old man has a 50% chance of living at 87, whilst a woman of the same age has a 50% chance of living to 90.

5. Don’t forget the impact of income tax Whilst those retiring will be able to withdraw up to 25% of their pension funds as tax free cash, any further withdrawals will be subject to income tax once they have used up their annual personal allowance which is £11,850 (from 6 April 2018). To mitigate the impact of tax on your take-home retirement income how about using a combination of sources for your pension, including withdrawals from ISAs and regular realisation of capital gains, making use of the annual capital gains tax allowance which is £11,700 (tax year 2018/19).

6. Consolidate your pension pots Many people have jobs with a series of employers throughout their working lives and thus build a number of pension pots. Having all of your pension savings in one place makes it easier to keep track of your money and you also tend to be charged less for one large sum than you would for a number of smaller sums.

Unnecessarily high charges can reduce the value of your retirement fund by thousands of pounds.

7. Think about how you want to access your income People with pension pots have a number of choices, including taking a chunk of their money in cash, buying an annuity (an annual income for life), or taking income drawdown.

8. Consider the effects of inflation When calculating retirement income, don’t forget to factor in the impact that inflation will have on the real purchasing power of your savings.

9. Don’t take too much from your pension pot each year As a rough rule of thumb, strategy suggests that you can take out about 4% of the initial value of your fund every year and be fairly confident that your pot won’t run out. If you take out more, you could hit problems.

10. Protect yourself from scams A staggering 10.9 million consumers have been victims of cold calls about their pension since April 2015, according to Citizens Advice. It’s really important to check whether any company that you are planning to use is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.

You can visit its scam smart website, which includes a list of companies running scams.

Contact Investment Solutions: Grafton House, 26 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT. 01903 214640 or send an email to Ivan at: ilyons@graftonhouse.net or visit www.investment-solutions.co.uk

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Why Private Medical Insurance makes sense by Andrew Leach, Director, SJA Health Insurance We all love the NHS. Free at the point of delivery.

There when we need it. So why on earth would we spend money to take out Private Medical Insurance (PMI)? The reason is that, if this winter taught us anything with its long waiting lists, patients spending hours on trolleys and cancelled operations, it is that the NHS is at breaking point.

As a result, Private Medical Insurance has never been more popular among people wanting quicker access to consultations and treatment so that they can get back to their lives, be it running a business, caring for the grandchildren or enjoying a round of golf.

The biggest attraction of PMI for them is the time it saves. A recent report said that in January 2018, 7,363 people in the South were waiting six weeks or more for diagnostic tests, the second highest figure for a region in England and more than a third of the national figure.

That’s 3.4 per cent of patients destined for six weeks or more of worry and, very possibly, pain or discomfort. Of course, treatment waiting times can be much longer.

Those choosing to speed things up with private healthcare, much of which is paid for through PMI, are not alone. According to a report from 2015 472,790 NHS patients chose independent providers for their elective inpatient care. There were also 779,786

referrals made by GPs to independent providers for outpatient care during the same period. The figure will have grown significantly since then.

The result? More patients getting healthier quicker and reduced NHS waiting lists for those who cannot afford to go private, or who do not wish to.

But how do you know what a good Private Medical Insurance policy looks like? That will be the subject of my piece in the next edition - but if you can’t wait, check us out at www.sjahealthinsurance.com

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44 Pets

Paws for thought Rabbits Rabbits are the 4th most popular pet in the UK with 0.8 million being kept as pets.

Dr Julian Hoad

Therefore, rabbit welfare is very important for owners and prospective owners to consider.

According to the annual PDSA Animal Welfare (PAW) Report 2017, inappropriate diet has been consistently cited by vets as the top issue that needs to be addressed for rabbits. This report suggested that 25% of owners still feed muesli as part of their rabbit’s main diet which is a lot of rabbits being fed a harmful diet that can cause disease such as obesity, dental problems and sticky dropping leading to flystrike. A high-quality, hay-based diet is preferable.

Rabbits also spend a large proportion of their day grooming themselves and their companion rabbit(s) if they have one. However, housing needs to be cleaned out frequently and adequately ventilated to deter flies. Leave some used bedding material each time, as this will smell friendlier and provide assurance.

Clean toilet areas every day if possible.

It is very important in the warmer months to check your rabbit at least 3 times a day for fly strike, a potentially fatal disease wherein flies lay eggs in soiled rabbit fur and these hatch into maggots.

Vaccinating your rabbit against Myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) is important especially in rural areas where domestic rabbits may come in contact with wild rabbits, or their fleas.

Finally, owners should give attention to ‘enriching’ their rabbits environment – they are inquisitive animals and love to play and investigate new toys. A veterinary nurse should be able to advise you on ways of doing this or look at the Rabbit Welfare Association website www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk.

Crossways Veterinary Group, School Hill, Storrington, High Street, Steyning & Findon Road, Findon Valley 01903 743040 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk

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46 Vision for Storrington

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The case for Neighbourhood Wardens

Professor Blunt on why he thinks they are necessary

I have visited neighbouring parishes, no different than ours, which have Neighbourhood Wardens (NWs), and they have all been positive about the benefits that they bring.

In Storrington, the kinds of anti-social behaviour which have been brought up in discussions include: Belligerent dog owners who intimidate others; abusive parent drivers on the school run; people leaving Waitrose shopping trolleys all over causing hazards; inconsiderate and dangerous driving; dog fouling. I could go on. Each of these matters - as pathetic as they may be - are resolved in the other parishes by the wardens.

Doesn’t seem too bad does it? But how about the other kinds of behaviour which we don’t discuss at meetings, but which other NWs tell me they deal with: The house that has the drug dealers call to pick up a stash and sell it discreetly at the back of the local pub; the isolated women noticed in a cafe appreciating a comforting word and a caring inquiry then later encouraged to contact the social services for support.

Something she hadn’t considered as she thought only “poor people” did that; the young woman attending to the elderly couple she cares for being tormented in a

winter darkened lane as she approaches the house by two youths on bikes; assisting a family whose Autistic daughter smashed her brother with a pan in a tantrum; attending to a fallen branch across a road and managing the traffic before it’s removed; flagging down a fast moving noisy motor bike and taking the drivers address and details so to discourage him; Flagging down the car speeding through Browns Lane and getting backed up by a squad car when the driver begins to issue abuse by simply pressing the alarm button each warden carries on their person. Giving the police the identity and address of an individual they know to have robbed a garden shed. Calling the police to arrest an individual who has threatened them. Managing a local team of volunteers to restore and improve river side and pond side aspects currently neglected. Discouraging religious zealots plaguing pedestrians with leaflets.

Yes we know that central government should be picking up the bill, and yes we know sometimes the police seem very badly resourced and managed. But we are where we are. Had council tax not been frozen (unnecessarily) for many years, we would have had that cost anyway. We all pay - we all benefit. Your thoughts please to info@sussexlocal.net. The topic is being discussed at the Annual Parish Meeting on 2nd May at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.

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40 years of service

Estate agent since the 70s

Mills & Company has been a presence in Storrington for over 40 years and for the last 23 has been in the ownership of Roy Firth who spoke to Sussex Local about the firm and its services.

One of the first big changes when he took over, explained Roy, who is a RICS Chartered Surveyor, was to introduce a professional surveying department to offer chartered surveying, building surveys, home buyer reports and red book valuations alongside general estate agency services. “The purchase of a home is a huge investment” he says, “and one way to avoid problems and nasty surprises once the sale has been agreed, is to arrange a simple, economic independent survey beforehand.”

The firm’s agency department now greatly benefits from Jo Suter having joined the team recently. Jo brings with her a variety of experience in property sales, financial services and property renovation.

Jo says ”Our success is due to our enthusiasm for the job and a dynamic approach.”

Mills & Co. 7-9 North Street, Storrington, RH20 4DH 01903 742805 www.millsandcompany.co.uk

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48 Schools

Storrington Primary School News We are delighted that our Head of Early Years, Samira Stratford, has been invited to become a Maths Hub Ambassador. Samira is already a Specialist Leader in Education and also an Early Years moderator for the local authority and is passionate about providing the best possible start for every child’s education.

Only five maths hub ambassadors were being recruited to cover Sussex and Surrey; each ambassador underwent a days training and will deliver two one day courses to schools within their locality over the course of the year.

The course focuses on developing children’s language for learning through rich mathematical opportunities, says Samira “I am very keen that children coming into school develop an interest and enjoyment of learning in all subjects and believe that establishing an understanding in maths is particularly important to achieve early on”

Remember your loved ones with the Sunflower Memories Appeal St Barnabas House, invites you to participate in its Sunflower Memories Appeal.

The appeal enables supporters and friends of St Barnabas House to make a donation in memory of a loved one.

In return for a donation, we have a lovely sunflower marker onto which the name of your loved one can be written. Each sunflower will be planted in the hospice grounds for the month of June 2018.

On Friday 8 June at 6pm and Saturday 9 June at 10.30am, our Chaplain, Stephen Gurr, will conduct a blessing in memory of all those for whom a sunflower has been dedicated.

Will you remember a loved one with a sunflower dedicated in their memory?

To find out how you can be a part of the Sunflower Memories Appeal, please call our Fundraising Team on 01903 706329

Headteacher, Marion Smith said “We are committed to supporting our teachers’ continuous professional journey and also ensuring our specialist and outstanding teachers support other schools where appropriate. We have a strong Early Years team who work very hard to create a warm, caring environment which enables them to deliver a rich, varied start to the curriculum for children in reception. We are very proud that a number of our staff want to share their passion for teaching and learning”. Hannah Riley, Deputy Headteacher, is also a Specialist Leader in Education and local authority moderator with a focus on English and KS1.

There is lots going on at Storrington Primary School outside the classroom too children and staff showed off their sporting prowess to raise money for Sports Relief in March. The spring term ended with a wonderful Easter Egg hunt organised by FOSS which was enjoyed by children from Reception to Year 6!

Spierbridge Rd, Storrington. storringtonprimary.co.uk 01903 742047 office@storringtonprimary.co.uk

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50 Health

The 400-600-600 diet

By Heather Smith, Personal Trainer, Fitbiz Training The governments new 400-600-600 calorie plan, launched at the beginning of March, has been designed to improve Britain’s health and reduce our waistlines.

It’s an easy to follow idea, using information readily available on most food packaging. All you need is a set of scales, and the ability to perform a quick bit of mental arithmetic.

I think it’s a great starting point, but I believe we need to add some extra information. Purely counting calories doesn’t necessarily equate to healthier food choices; 100 calories of Cornflakes will have a completely different effect to 100 calories of spinach.

Calories also don’t guarantee satisfaction – and, as we all know, this is the deciding factor as to whether you’ll be able to stick with something long term!

While it can take a little time to get used to, planning each meal around a decent portion of protein, then topping up with as many nutrients as you can squeeze in will get you through to your next meal without feeling hungry.

Let’s take lunch for example. You could buy a chicken and bacon Caesar wrap from M&S, or you could make a Caesar salad with plenty of leaves, a small avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, anchovies, chicken breast, a little bacon and a couple of tablespoons of Caesar dressing. Both add up to just under 600 calories, but since the salad is going to be a lot higher in protein and nutrients, not to mention the extra volume, the salad is going to leave you more satisfied.

Starting to see hunger as your bodies request for nutrients and aiming to top up at every meal, we will naturally become less hungry, we won’t feel ‘hangry’, and our bodies will begin to use their stored fuel (fat) rather than constantly asking us to refuel.

Heather Smith is a leading fat loss specialist Personal Trainer. Get in touch for a free five-day meal plan via www.fitbiztraining.co.uk

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A weight loss Plan that succeeds Cambridge Weight Plan

Has your New Year Resolution to lose weight failed already? If so and you are serious about slimming, then you may benefit from Cambridge Weight Plan.

When Susan Rout successfully lost weight with the Plan she was so impressed with the results that she trained as a Consultant and now offers support to would be slimmers in Pulborough, Storrington and the surrounding villages. She told Sussex Local that the key to success with CWP is its simplicity. There is no need to count calories or combine different food groups and a plan can be tailored to suit the individual’s lifestyle. The aim is not only to lose pounds but to maintain the desired weight once the target is achieved.

Susan explained that an important aspect of the Plan is the constant support of the Consultant. She is well aware that the path to a healthy weight is not always easy but “with help from CWP the goal can be reached.”

Contact Susan on 07712 554404 and get a 10% discount on your first week. susanrout@hotmail.co.uk www.cambridgeweightplan.com/Susan_R

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R&M Carpentry Ltd From Extensions & Conversions to Decking & Landscaping R&M Carpentry was established by Matt Sewell and Russell Miller in 2011. Matt told Sussex Local, “having worked together for four years we decided to combine our experience and create the sort of building company we would employ ourselves – honest, trustworthy, quality driven and hard working”.

With a combined experience of over 50 years, they have worked on a huge range of building projects from simple domestic jobs through to large commercial contracts. The company is based in Storrington and both Matt and Russell are local and are happy to travel throughout the Sussex region.

Qualified carpenters by trade, their range of services encompass the whole spectrum of building projects including loft and garage conversions, re-fitting kitchens and bathrooms, double glazing and conservatory fittings, extensions, decking and landscaping and grounds and external works.

R&M Carpentry offer a full project management service which means they will liaise with architects, engineers and designers and can also

help with planning applications if needed.

Russell says, “We are very customer focused, and will always Matt Russell tailor services specifically to the client’s needs.” Matt and Russell told Sussex Local that they pride themselves on offering a complete service which is able to meet the demands of a large project, but that they are also a small enough team to really care about the fine details of a job. The company motto is “Building Excellence” and they offer a free no-obligation initial consultation.

For more information please visit their website www.rmcarpentry.com or call 01903 368771 or email sales@rmcarpentry.com

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Shopping in Storrington Below shows inside Greenfields shoe department in 1957 which was where Bunces is now.

1957 The picture below shows the shop where the One Stop is now. Customer care came first in the 1950s, plenty of seating provided by Greenfields, no self service then, and just smell the coffee.

1950s A very modern Greenfields in the 1960s, still providing seats for customers, but wire baskets for self-service, a fridge, and the coffee grinder still in use. (below) 1960s

Photos and text courtesy of Storrington Museum The Old School, School Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LL Open: Wednesday, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm & Sunday 10.00am-1.00pm. Telephone: 01903 740188 or please visit: www.storringtonmuseum.com

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54 Parish Council News

Ashington Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan The Neighbourhood Plan team are still drafting some local Planning Policies that any new development proposals will need to comply with. This is quite a technical piece of work as it is important to get the wording right to avoid ambiguity and to make it clear to Site Promoters what we are looking for them to deliver on their site and also to define what our criteria are for selecting one site in preference to another. I’m sure you can imagine the difficulty we could get into if we do not get this stage right.

In addition, we have an opportunity to get ‘community benefits’ from new developments so it is important that Site Promoters are clear what we need, how it should be delivered and managed and where it should be located in order to be of maximum benefit to residents.

Cycling event possibly coming to Ashington On a completely different note I see that Velo South may be coming through Ashington on 23rd September 2018. This is a 100 mile ‘Closed Road’ cycle event in Sussex, starting and finishing at GoodWood motor racing circuit. I’m sure this event will be a massive charity fundraiser.

The preliminary route map shows cyclists coming into the village south along Billingshurst Road and travelling down London Road, under the A24 and out along Hole Street and Spithandle Lane.

As I understand it there will be a ‘rolling’ road closure in place so we may see our roads closed for a few hours only. Ashington is the obvious choice for the route to ‘cross’ the A24. I’m sure there will be more details in due course and the route has yet to be fully finalised. I just hope that the organisers work with WSCC to repair some of the potholes before 15,000 cyclists tackle the course. www.ashingtonpc.org.uk

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Storrington & Sullington Parish Council News

by Anna Worthington-Leese – Parish Council Chairman Neighbourhood Wardens: Donald J Filliston MBE The Parish Council was Have Your Say Just a reminder that the Annual Parish Meeting is being held on Wednesday 2nd May at 7pm and the matter of Neighbourhood Wardens is on the agenda.

Representatives from Horsham District Council will be available at this meeting to provide factual information about what the role of a Neighbourhood Warden entails and to answer any questions about the scheme.

If we go ahead with the introduction of Wardens, it will be necessary to increase the annual precept (the Parish Council’s share of the Council Tax) by an average of £17 per household from 2019 and so the Parish Council has decided to hold a public vote so that you can let us know whether you support the idea or not.

The details of how this vote will be managed have yet to be decided but I will report further on this in next month’s article. Rest assured that everyone who is entitled to vote will get a chance to voice their opinion.

If you are unable to attend the Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 2nd May and have any questions, please contact the Parish Clerk.

saddened to hear the news that Don Filliston passed away on 24th March 2018 aged 89.

Don was deeply committed to nature conservation, working tirelessly to protect and care for his local green spaces, and inspire others to do the same.

He was Chair of Sandgate Conservation Society for 20 years, during which time membership increased to almost 2000, making SCS the biggest parish-based society in England. In 2003 he was awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for ‘Services to Conservation in West Sussex’.

And on his retirement from the Chair in April 2005, as recognition of his unstinting work in the area of countryside conservation that will benefit future generations, Don was awarded ‘Honorary Citizenship of Storrington’ by the then Chairman of Storrington and Sullington Parish Council, Ray Dawe. He will be sadly missed.

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Storrington & Sullington & Washington Neighbourhood Plan By the time you are reading this, the Statutory Consultation period will have closed and we hope to be in a position to appoint an independent examiner very shortly. I will keep you informed of progress in these articles.

Public Toilets Some of you may have noticed that a planning application has now been submitted for the installation of a public toilet in the North Street Car Park. At the time of going to print we are inviting tenders from contractors to construct the facility and will then be seeking grants to help fund the project. All being well we hope to have a facility in place before the end of the year.

If you would like further information on these topics or any of the Parish Council’s activities, please contact the Clerk on 01903 746547.

Meetings May 2018 Annual Parish Meeting - 2nd May - 7pm Infrastructure, Communications and Environment Committee – 9th May - 7pm Recreation and Property Committee – 9th May - 7:45pm Planning and Development Committee 10th May 7pm Annual Meeting of the Council 30th May - 7pm All meetings are held in the Chanctonbury Room, The Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP. Dates and times are subject to change so please refer to website: www.storrington-pc.gov.uk

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Thakeham News Annual Village Tidy The annual Village Tidy was a great success with bags and bags of rubbish cleared from the B2139 which runs through our Parish and adjacent roads. Such a shame that motorists still regularly despoil our beautiful countryside. We also have problems with speeding and inappropriate sized vehicles. Photographs of miscreants welcome!

May Day Walks Warmer (and we hope drier) weather is upon us and our thoughts turn to the bluebell woods and foot paths. Join us for the May Day Walks on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May. Dress for the weather and meet at the Village Hall at 10.00am. Walks of varying lengths, to suit all abilities (including children) will be expertly led by all our knowledgeable guides.

This year there will be a sparkling treasure hunt for the under 12s with token prizes. If you bring dogs ensure you have a lead as we pass

through farmland and some other walkers may be nervous of animals and, of course, your own poo bags! Please send us any photographs you take on the day, mainly for the glory of being featured on our website and Facebook page but again, token prizes will be given for the best.

Transforming High Bar Lane playground The Parish Council have agreed to spend significant sums transforming the High Bar Lane playground before the summer. While we have been lucky enough to secure some additional funding more is needed. We will be eating into our reserves in order to progress the project quickly and we are planning to raise a further ÂŁ10k in coming months to make up the difference. Anyone interested in helping or donating please contact us.

Village Day Village Day is on Saturday 15th September at the Abingworth Football Fields in conjunction with Thakeham Pre-School and Thakeham Primary School.

It will have a traditional country feel - with a special link to mushrooms given the location! Anyone interested in having a stall (we would like to showcase local businesses and crafts) should contact me: Caroline Instance, Vice-Chair Thakeham Parish Council at caroline.instance@btinternet.com Caroline Instance, Thakeham Parish Clerk. For more information please visit: www.thakehamparish.co.uk

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